Earlier this year I wrote about Groupon and explored if it’s really helping businesses grow. This has been a pretty hot issue lately and I know I’ve seen a few businesses in Portland close shop because Groupon wasn’t the best decision for them. Others have been abused by some LivingSocial or Groupon customers and swear [...]

This week, I have a guest blogger: Helen Fang. Helen is the social media expert at Vendio, an ecommerce software company that enables online businesses to sell on Facebook, eBay, Amazon, and Google from one platform.
It is no secret that the popularity of social media sites continues to grow. Smart online
businesses are taking advantage [...]

When I recieved my Google+ invite in my email two weeks ago, I didn’t know much about it. Once I logged in, I realized that hardly any friends or family were invited yet so I’ve been waiting to see how things would progress. So far, it’s interesting to see which colleagues, friends, and family are [...]

Bill Trammel is the man behind the Pad Grip, the first iPad stand that can also mount the iPad nearly anywhere. It’s a clever device they sell in their website using Shopify. Find out how Bill markets the product and gets the word out.
1) What is your business and how did you get started?
We sell [...]

Here’s a low down of some useful articles that can help out your business!
Want to know the pros and cons of using Groupon or its competitors?
http://www.inc.com/guides/201104/10-pros-cons-for-using-groupon.html?partner=newsletter_Goods

A favorite blog of mine, “My Wife Quit Her Job” – has an interesting blog post. I really like Steve’s writing style, check it out.
The Secrets To Being Successful With [...]