Our Groupon coupon certificate has expired, yet some still call. I decided to extend my offer as a kind gesture through February 2012. I know I don’t have to do it but I want to. I know how it feels to lose money on a gift card I gave someone or someone gave me. They had a year to come,...

January 2012 and my Groupon coupon experience we ran last January 2011 continues. Our offer expires this month officially and the calls are now coming in fast and with a panic. They now have realized this and are trying desperately to book before it is really over. They want the Royal Treatment offer we featured. Besides our existing clients, new...

It has been another Groupon kind of week. To refresh your memory I want to update you on my continued journey with a special offer to bring in newbies on Groupon since our offer ran in January. Over the summer, I thought more clients would call and book their appointment but it was lighter bookings than I expected. Now, into...

Fresh off executive editor Heather Mikesell’s post last week on Groupons that seem too good to be true, comes a new report from Retrevo on Groupon shoppers and holiday retail habits that I thought I would share. Click here for the full report, but here are a few highlights: Women are more likely to buy things at discounted prices. Retrevo...

Earlier this year, I moderated a panel discussing the pros and cons of Groupon at the IECSC New York show. I’m especially interested in the topic, as I frequently rely on Groupon and other discount-related to sites to check out restaurants in my neighborhood. The consensus of the panel was that Groupon could be a useful tool to generate business...

...with Groupon. MORE Groupon clients have booked, met and pampered some more. All is good. Tipped last month quite generously from A VERY satisfied client. Now, this week knocked my high heels off. A $50.00 tip from yet another. The fact is in all my years I NEVER accepted tips. I feel best when they buy retail or tell friends...

I told you all I would be honest and so I am sharing with you what my Groupon is doing now. Still have met the nicest ladies almost all in their 30's. They are little couponistas, fashionistas and savvy. They want to have the service and spend too! My only kink is three called with cancellations on Saturday. I was...

They are “choosey” about who they invite for the deal of the day. You must be a reputable business and I am honored my business was chosen. Groupon came up with the price of my deal based on the cost of what the products used would be per face and the time. Overall, It was a joint effort. They know...

My first Groupon check arrived $$$ Promptly like they said on Monday. Thus far, I have booked and made up approx. 50 ladies and more to come. It is steady and nothing we cannot handle along with our regular clients and shoppers. So far so GREAT~ Offering a discount in this down and very slow recovering economy has been working...

YAY! Round One is over. Now on to the next step! Our offer of beauty was: A private makeup session, skin care lesson, and a skin softening aromatherapy hand treatment. It also includes a refreshing signature beverage (alcoholic if they’d like) and a few decadent edibles both served on a silver tray. The offer featured on a Saturday. I was...