Are Group Buying Startups Headed for An Early Grave? Pundits around the world have said that group buying startups are all headed for an early grave. In truth, the Groupon and LivingSocial mimics are having a hard time surviving. Group buying in the “deal-of-the-day” sense is consistently seeing declining numbers. However, there is a breed… Read More »
What Is A Buying Group? Before we talk about how to start a buying group, let’s take a moment and understand exactly what it is. A buying group is a group of people who have come together to use their collective bargaining power or collective spending power. Usually, there are two types: A buying group… Read More »
We’ve put together 9 of the best farm marketing tips (and a special bonus) to help farmers make sure that nothing goes rusty in their business toolbox. If you get through our list of best farm marketing tips and you enjoy them, then you are going to love the book by Eric Gibson. Check out:… Read More »
Believe it or not, auto parts are one of the fastest growing e-commerce sectors. According to a comprehensive study by the Sydney Morning Herald, the average online automotive store saw a revenue increase of 89% – in one year. There’s a huge demand for aftermarket car parts and accessories. But what are the best activities… Read More »
The group buying concept should have been reworked years ago Remember when the group buying concept virtually snatched the popularity away from all other e-commerce models? That day is long gone. Today, group buying is anything but sought after. Group buying had success, but its diminishing value called for a different approach. Unfortunately, that call was never… Read More »
In the modern world of business sales one thing is clear. Manufacturers can no longer afford to wait to sell direct to customers. Those who still rely solely on middle-men and vendors will soon find themselves taken over by manufacturers selling direct to consumers already. It’s time for almost all brands to take at least… Read More »