Before I make a purchase I always search through the list of online discount coupons to see if I can snag some additional savings on that latest gadget I just have to have. Many regulars who shop online partake in the world of promo/discount codes when shopping, and it often time seems like offline coupons and discounts just can’t compete with the ones found online. Well, that all changes thanks to one new internet startup who aims to bring some serious life back to the local discount coupon scene. I was recently invited by a friend to try Groupon.com, and in short all I can say is wow!
Offering Online Discount Coupons Offline:
To start, the way Groupon works is by providing you with a super cheap daily discount to a local public place such as a restaurant or local event. You then choose whether to buy the daily discount, which locks in the advertised discount price for you to use offline at that location whenever it is convenient for you. For example, I was recently offered a coupon deal for $16.00 worth of food at a popular local restaurant for only $8.00. I bought the coupon for the $8.00, which I can now print out and use at the restaurant anytime I want. It’s that easy to take online discount coupons and use them offline locally! The video below might help put the whole Groupon experience into perspective for you in about 30 seconds:
I am all about technology and saving money. So when I get a chance to share a service that merges to two together, I most definitely am going to take the opportunity to share it with all of you. I’ll end today’s post with my favorite part of the site, which has to be the daily email (optional) it provides you on the local discount of the day so you never miss a deal and don’t have to remember to check the website everyday – a true time saver!

More than 50% of all fortune 100 companies are now using Twitter and Facebook actively to market and communicate with customers. Social Media is slowly creeping its way into Corporate America and the rest of the business world. I can only say it’s about time. Small businesses have embraced social media from the start and in many ways paved the path so to speak on best practices when it comes to getting the most for your business from such tools. One of the most interesting things I think is seeing just how companies are using social media, and how it’s going to continue to change the way business is done on several different levels. Here now is a awesome infographic that sums it up perfectly. Entrepreneur or not – this is some cool stuff! Check it out.
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