Mar
05
2012

Are Daily Deal Sites a Good Deal for Your Business?

The good, the bad and the good-to-know about participating in a group buying program.

We’ve long wondered about the economics of participating in daily deal sites, also known as group buying sites. You know—Groupon, WagJag, and the numerous other sites with the almost too-good-to-be-true bargains?

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Jan
04
2012

Ah, January. Maybe it’s the cold, the eggnog-induced five extra pounds or the impending credit card bill. Anyway you slice it, getting revved up for work in the new year isn’t easy. But here’s the good news: We’ve got five sure-fire ways to start making more money in your business right now. That should get your fire burning! 

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Walking through Ikea today reminded of the Dragons’ Den. This week’s episode touched on the concept of the loss leader, a strategy Ikea executes to perfection.

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Jul
19
2011

Who Got Hurt by the Canada Post Strike?

Our Mail System is an Essential Need for Small Businesses

When it comes to the recent Canada Post strike, we have no interest in wading into federal politics or taking sides. We do, however, have some commentary on the strike that we didn’t see reflected in the mainstream media.

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