Why Collaborative Consumption Services? At LetsPool! we’re strong believers in the sharing economy. Collaborative consumption kills two birds with one stone. It efficiently manages resources and it saves money. As an element of the sharing economy, collaborative consumption gives you access to the commodities, experiences, and skills you want without the burden of ownership. Through collaborative… Read More »
This story is based on real events. Once upon a time, in a state near you, a subdivision was being built. One of the new homeowners — let’s call him Phil — thought his new residence was wonderful, but something was missing. Phil wanted to build a concrete patio on his newly purchased home for his… Read More »
More Income on vBulletin Forums? If you’re not a forum owner you may be thinking: generating more income on vBulletin forums? Forums are one of the reasons why the Internet is so large. They act as centralized locations for topical discussion. You can find forums dedicated to anything from paint-balling to sports cars, from video… Read More »
Question of the Day How many avocados can you eat in a week? Hold your answer — we’ll get back to that in a minute. Are you part of the 65% of Americans who buy organic foods and beverages? How about part of the 40% that intend to make organic foods a bigger part of… Read More »
We love the power of group buys. So of course we noticed when about 2 years ago daily deal sites gave the sector a buzzkill. It was simply too much fluff. Buyers and vendors alike were riding a tumultuous wave. In an article in 2012, research analyst Wangari Kamande summarized the cons nicely: Customers were… Read More »
What’s in a car? For most people cars are a utility. For some, they are a necessity. However, there is a class of people for whom their cars are nothing less than an extension of their personality, persona, and almost a second wife… personification exemplified! That’s the case with a lot of BMW owners. They are looking… Read More »
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 »
Despite what the naysayers will tell you, group buying is alive and well. It just exists in smaller clusters (as it should!). Also, despite the fact that Facebook Deals didn’t work out (if you remember it!), independent group buys are still organized on your favorite social network. But before we get into those details, let’s take… Read More »
Lucky vendors have impressed their peers with stories of amazing group buys. Hosting group buys with third parties helped boost sales, attract new customers, or get rid of a bunch of old stock. Unfortunately the majority of vendors have not been so lucky. Do you know the vendor’s most common complaint about group buys? We’re… Read More »