#Group Buying
Jessica Bryce: the serial entrepreneur mastering the start-up phase
Jessica was employed in the corporate finance sector when she decided that she “wasn’t loving the 9 to 5 grind” – although, as she quips, “it was more like 8 to 8.” After all, if you’re going to pour so many hours into your day job – wouldn’t you want to choose those hours, and […]
Crackdown on group buying site
Beware negative brand association – the ACCC has taken action against group buying site Scoopon, alleging it has misled consumers and businesses alike.
Growth of deals websites shows the benefits of online
It seems special deals websites are everywhere you look on the internet at the moment, with e-commerce one of the fastest growing business sectors – consumers just can’t get enough.
Group buying puts Darwin Harbour Cruises out front
Rachel Beaumont started her family business with just one small boat. Now she’s the record holder for selling the highest number of group deals nationally on LivingSocial.
Choosing the right daily deals site for your business offer
With over 100 daily deals sites now operating in Australia, it can be hard to decide which site is right for your business’ offer. These five tips will help you ensure you get the most from your group buying experience.
Spreets CEO reflects on two years in group buying
Two years on from launch and a year since its acquisition by Yahoo!7, Spreets CEO Dean McEvoy reflects about what he’s learnt and achieved, where he sees the business heading and how he plans to get it there amidst intense competition in the group buying industry.
Why the right daily deals introduction matters
The daily deals phenomenon can mean big business for SMBs, but only if it’s done right. Annette Slunjski has some tips for tailoring your deals so your business gets the most out of the experience.
The power of a simple reply
How difficult is it to buy something from a business? Kristy Sheppard’s experience shows the power that even basic communication can have. “I’ve just gone through a shameful experience with a group buying website and have been reminded of the simple power a business owner wields in replying to a customer…”
Websites join forces to boost online retail
Group buying website OfferMe and Online Media Group (OMG), which operates Business.com.au, have combined to help Australian retailers capitalise on a fast-growing online market.
8 ways to make daily deals work for your business
Daily deal offers and group buying can be used successfully to promote the products and services of a business. Over the last year, many Australian businesses have started using these offers as a modern approach to advertising.
Can small businesses cope with group buying?
Dynamic Business spoke to Dean McEvoy, founder of group buying site Spreets, about how they make sure SMEs are well equipped for, and get the best out of, running a group buying deal.
Jump On It named ‘Rising Star’ by Deloitte
Jump On It has been named a “Rising Star” in Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 list, the only group buying site to be recognised in the category.
Business tips from a serial internet entrepreneur
Your Friday Entrepreneur Fix features Colin Fabig, the online entrepreneur behind group buying sites LivingSocial and Jump On It.
CatchOfTheDay group doubles revenue, as eCommerce popularity spikes
The operators of CatchOfTheDay, Scoopon and Groceryrun.com.au say they’re on track to double revenue this financial year, with strong sales growth recorded across all three businesses.
New B2B group buying site launches
Bargains 4 Business went live yesterday, and its Founder claims his group buying site delivers something different to its many competitors in the space.
OurDeal rolls out iPhone app
OurDeal has launched its first smartphone app, which is available for free download by iPhone and iPod touch users.
Facebook kills daily deals business
Just four months after it began testing its daily deals offering, Facebook has killed the product, saying it’s learned a great deal from the exercise and will “continue to evaluate how to best serve local businesses.”
Why location is the future of group buying
In a guest post for Dynamic Business, DealFetch Co-Founder Stas Belkov tells why location targeting is the only way forward for the group buying phenomenon.
LivingSocial still leading daily deals market: Nielsen Netview
LivingSocial is leading the daily deals market in unique browsers terms for the second month in a row, according to the latest Nielsen Netview results.
Charitable group buying site launches
A group buying site designed to ease the ongoing financial costs associated with raising and entertaining children has launched, with Kid U Not’s Founders promising also to give back to the community through its various charity partners.
Why I love to hate group buying
Michelle Gamble blogs about her up and down relationship with group buying sites. “That got me thinking about the future of group buying. Surely I’m not the only one who has a love-hate relationship with the sometimes inbox clogging emails.”
LivingSocial leading the daily deals market
Dominating its competitors by enjoying 153,000 more visitors than it closest rival in June, LivingSocial has taken the number one position in the competitive daily deals market.
LivingSocial delivers deal on long-haul flight
LivingSocial has partnered with British Airways to deliver an Australian first; offering discounted deals on long-haul flights to the UK and Europe.
Jim’s Group franchise partners with LivingSocial
Australia’s largest franchise, Jims Group, has signed a partnership with LivingSocial to deliver deals on its various services to the daily dealers’ hyper-local, citywide and national audiences.