Small Business Mavericks

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Are QR Codes Disadvantaging Your Small Business?

Small Business Mavericks

They are not placed in these areas for practical purposes; they are being used as part of a consumer education/branding campaign by marketers, particularly the big national brands. Smart marketers are linking to their Facebook or Twitter pages suggesting users ‘follow’ them in order to receive news and special offers.

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Online Coupons For Small Business – The Good, The Bad And The Ugly

Small Business Mavericks

That was the case with one (of many according to social gossip) business who decided to run a campaign through Groupon. Through Twitter (and Facebook) you can announce short deals; for example, you can offer a decent discount for all lunchtime (11:30 am – 1:30 pm) transactions.