Social Media Examiner | groupon or not | Topic Replies http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/groupon-or-not/feed/ groupon or not - Forum Topic in the Group Small Business Sat, 18 May 2013 22:12:12 +0000 http://buddypress.org/?v=1.5.5 en http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/groupon-or-not/#post-47311<![CDATA[Milan Steskal replied to the forum topic groupon or not in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/groupon-or-not/#post-47311 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 13:20:39 +0000 Milan Steskal replied to the forum topic groupon or not in the club Small Business I'd say that it's important to determine, whether your goals are short-term or long-term. Groupon usually brings loads of bargain hunters who come to get the 50% off deal and never come back. One of the biggest […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/groupon-or-not/#post-47199<![CDATA[Rich Brooks replied to the forum topic groupon or not in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/groupon-or-not/#post-47199 Sat, 01 Dec 2012 19:05:00 +0000 Rich Brooks replied to the forum topic groupon or not in the club Small Business @supereb
Ha! No, I split it with a friend. That's the best way to drink tequila anyway, right?
]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/groupon-or-not/#post-47153<![CDATA[roma replied to the forum topic groupon or not in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/groupon-or-not/#post-47153 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 22:42:35 +0000 roma replied to the forum topic groupon or not in the club Small Business i guess i will not be participating in the groupon coupon.. i think that u really have to have deep pockets to join and i also don't like the fact that tehy vet you and not the other way around... my humble 2 cents

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/groupon-or-not/#post-47152<![CDATA[roma replied to the forum topic groupon or not in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/groupon-or-not/#post-47152 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 22:40:45 +0000 roma replied to the forum topic groupon or not in the club Small Business wow- what thoughtful and resourceful people on here!.. it's always good to have a strong networking group and love that people respond to these forums on this site.. IT IS AMAZING... IT IS AWESOME AND what great […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/groupon-or-not/#post-47141<![CDATA[Darrell Ellens replied to the forum topic groupon or not in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/groupon-or-not/#post-47141 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 20:18:27 +0000 Darrell Ellens replied to the forum topic groupon or not in the club Small Business @avatar1919   There are many ways to run a daily deal. You can use Groupon or many others in your city. There are also many different technologies that allow you to run your own deal/coupon. Rice University has a […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/groupon-or-not/#post-47113<![CDATA[Preston Odenbrett replied to the forum topic groupon or not in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/groupon-or-not/#post-47113 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 15:57:52 +0000 Preston Odenbrett replied to the forum topic groupon or not in the club Small Business We had done some extensive research when I was part of a start up a few years ago doing some consulting and we found it is a good deal for the consumer but for the business owner it was not.First, the business has […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/groupon-or-not/#post-47097<![CDATA[Ann at greenoak replied to the forum topic groupon or not in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/groupon-or-not/#post-47097 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 14:27:12 +0000 Ann at greenoak replied to the forum topic groupon or not in the club Small Business ive heard  both sides....  just  be  careful in picking  your offer and   that  you will be happy  selling   lots at the a greed price.....  i think they have to approve  you too,  you cant just sign up..  last […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/groupon-or-not/#post-47095<![CDATA[E N Brown replied to the forum topic groupon or not in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/groupon-or-not/#post-47095 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 14:16:12 +0000 E N Brown replied to the forum topic groupon or not in the club Small Business Side NOTE --- @rich-brooks
"...I spent my $25 and got $50 worth of high-end tequila. Not what they had in mind."
OMG - did you drink all that yourself?  I'd be drunk off my uh, you know.
Eileen :O
]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/groupon-or-not/#post-47094<![CDATA[E N Brown replied to the forum topic groupon or not in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/groupon-or-not/#post-47094 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 14:14:05 +0000 E N Brown replied to the forum topic groupon or not in the club Small Business Hi Roma --- @avatar1919
I agree completely with the article you posted as Groupon seems like a good deal for the consumer but not so much for the business owner.  It's a way to get new people in the door; a true […]
]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/groupon-or-not/#post-47090<![CDATA[Bob Green replied to the forum topic groupon or not in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/groupon-or-not/#post-47090 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 13:21:59 +0000 Bob Green replied to the forum topic groupon or not in the club Small Business I have used Groupon as a consumer many times. The deals are always good and I have found some really good out of the way restaurants and wine bars that way.I would not use it as a business though. Heard too many […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/groupon-or-not/#post-46914<![CDATA[Diane Bianchi replied to the forum topic groupon or not in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/groupon-or-not/#post-46914 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 21:46:24 +0000 Diane Bianchi replied to the forum topic groupon or not in the club Small Business I've never used Groupon, but I wouldn't recommend it because of what I've heard of others experiencing.  The cost of the Groupon would be way more than what you would get and it appears that most people who get […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/groupon-or-not/#post-46895<![CDATA[Anita Cohen-Williams replied to the forum topic groupon or not in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/groupon-or-not/#post-46895 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 18:47:54 +0000 Anita Cohen-Williams replied to the forum topic groupon or not in the club Small Business I would not recommend Groupon at this time. See if any local newspaper or website is doing Daily Deals in your area.

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/groupon-or-not/#post-46868<![CDATA[Rich Brooks replied to the forum topic groupon or not in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/groupon-or-not/#post-46868 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 14:45:01 +0000 Rich Brooks replied to the forum topic groupon or not in the club Small Business @avatar1919
I think that Groupon and LivingSocial can be used well or poorly.
I've seen local shops get hammered by people only looking for a deal, never to return.
I've also seen restaurants use it to promote […]
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