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TopGuest Apex Gives You Loyalty Program Points for Check-ins at Local Merchants Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:05AMGroupon drives disloyalty, says Geoff Lewis, CEO of TopGuest . "Deep discounting is not a sustainable customer retention strategy for the long term," he explains. With his company's new program TopGuest Apex, the goal is to do the opposite of Groupon: instead driving large groups of new customers to a merchant, create personalized loyalty programs that reward customers for repeat visits to their ...
Hampton University deals with A/C problems Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 3:52PMHAMPTON – Some students at Hampton University had to sweat it out while taking tests and classes. Several classrooms have gone without air conditioning, and according to some students, it's been that way since May. Several students who did not want to be identified, told 13News they requested to get the A/C fixed but those requests went unanswered for months. “I was sweating on my papers that I ...
How to Find Bargains Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 11:20AMKiplinger's annual guide shows you how to snag the best deals.
12 July 2011 Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 10:04AMFish rot from the head down. So do unethical businesses and corrupt societies. This is as true when the fish is an unethical business as one of the arm of liberal democratic government – executive, judicial or legislative.
Poles are among the most active social network users in Europe. Are Polish businesses in a position to make the most ... Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 3:10AMPolish internet users are the seventh-most active users of social media in Europe, with 63 percent of them now logged on to networks like Facebook, YouTube and Twitter, according to a Eurobarometer report published in June this year.
Banks sell consumers' shopping data to retailers Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 4:15PMBanks have found a new revenue stream -- and this time, it doesn't involve hitting you up with a new fee.
Article: Ask iLounge 7-8-11 Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 10:46AMThis week's Ask iLounge topics: Using Start and End times with Apple TV, Sending Photos to Apple TV via AirPlay, Track Info greyed out in iTunes, iPhone upgrade eligibility, Downloading Album Artwork
OSU alters oversight of athletes Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 4:20AMOhio State University's athletics watchdogs still think they are among the best in the nation despite a football-program scandal that has tarred the school's reputation.But the scandal is prompting changes in the compliance department to tighten oversight of athletes' cars, who gets the passes that family and friends use to attend games, and whether students' expenses match their incomes.
Kenya: KCB Increases Footprint Through Postal Deal Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 12:20AMKenya Commercial bank customers can now make basic transactions at selected post offices countrywide after the bank recruited Postal Corporation of Kenya as an agent. KCB which already has 600 agents under its agency programme dubbed KCB mtaani said initially only seven post offices will offer the services but that with time the programme will be rolled out to the over 500 PCK outlets nationally.
EBay buys Zong as mobile payments gain traction Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 1:14PMNEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - EBay Inc said on Thursday it agreed to buy cellphone payments provider Zong for about $240 million in cash to help its PayPal unit push further into mobile commerce.
Seven Tips for Managing Your Online Spending Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 10:12AMIf you follow these simple tips from personal finance experts, though,you can easily keep your online spending in check.
Saffron launches 95% LTV deal for first-time buyers Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 5:58AMSaffron Building Society has launched a 95 per cent loan-to-value (LTV) mortgage deal for first-time buyers, offering respite for hopeful would-be homeowners with small deposits.
Teen market clicks past e-tailers Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 8:13PMTeens make up the most computer-savvy generation in U.S. history, and they're also prodigious consumers. So why is this wired generation the least likely to buy online?
The banks' billion-dollar idea Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 6:35PMBanks have found a new revenue stream -- and this time, it doesn't involve hitting you up with a new fee.
Banks' billion-dollar idea: Sell your shopping data Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 8:09AMMany of the nation's leading banks and card issuers are selling information about consumers' shopping habits.
New hacking claims pile pressure on Murdoch Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 2:18AMAt least one major advertiser is pulling ads from the News of the World over the phone hacking scandal, as public outrage grows.
Eileen Ambrose: Federal Reserve sets limits on debit card swipe fees Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 1:43PMConsumers will likely pay the price You might not have paid attention to the fierce yearlong battle between merchants and banks over debit cards, but you'll likely notice last week's outcome in your wallet. The dispute was over the debit card interchange fee the payment merchants make to banks to process customer transactions. Rob Santoni (pictured), owner of Santoni's supermarket in ...
Weekend Talk Thread 1 July – 3 July Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 1:40PMAnd the weekend’s here! Also, if you have small humans of your own, the school holidays. And apparently there’s skiing, unless you’re a “warmist” and it would somehow be hypocritical for you to enjoy the snow. (No, that doesn’t make any sense to me, either.)
Delivery Services Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 11:37AMWhen products meet customers, delivery service sets retailers apart.
Live blogging free agency over the weekend Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 10:51AMFree agency continues with many talented players already signed while others await their chance. Stu Hackel provides his analysis of how these roster moves will impact next season.
Shawnee car dealer sentenced in KCK court to 30 months for illegal deals Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 4:13PMSPECIAL TO THE KANSAN A Shawnee Auto dealer has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for helping drug dealers buy vehicles used for drug trafficking without attracting the attention of law enforcement, U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom. Jon Lenie, 39, Overland Park, Kan., pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to engage in money laundering. In his plea, Lenie admitted that at Shawnee Auto ...
Federal Reserve Approves 21-Cent Cap for Debit Swipe Fees Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 6:38PMThe cap on debit-card transaction fees is a less severe limit on banks and payment networks than previously proposed
American Express and foursquare partner on local deals Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 12:38PMConsumers can redeem special offers after linking their AmEx cards to foursquare profiles.
Sri Lanka: Eezham question gets entangled in competition of SCO and NATO Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 6:53PMThe Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), if materialises as alliance of China, Russia, India, Pakistan and Central Asian countries accounting for more than half of humanity, it will make NATO (and Pax Americana) simply irrelevant to an entire landmass. NATO may face a piquant situation when it aspires to claim that it is the only global security organization available in the 21st century ...
Foursquare Teams With American Express on Cash-Back Deals Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 5:05PMThe deal gives Foursquare users who link with American Express the chance to get money back on purchases at Foursquare-friendly locations.
Foursquare, AmEx team up for deals Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 12:26PMBuilding on a small test that linked American Express and Foursquare accounts, the location-based network is rolling out the new program nationwide. Originally posted at News - Digital Media
Pizza Lovers Ahoy! Domino's announces check-in deal and Domino's stuffed crust quest Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 9:00AMTake part in the Domino's Pizza stuffed crust quest which has integrated with Facebook for this one off deal - valid until 14th August 2011.
Foursquare & American Express Specials Rolled Out Nationwide Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 8:11AMToday Foursquare announced that their Austin-based SXSW test with American Express is going national . The initial Austin-based partnership between Foursquare and American Express gave significant discounts to users who made purchases at local merchants using their Foursquare account tied to an AMEX card.
New Deal Site Brings BIG Savings on Clothes, Purses, Shoes Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 2:32PMI'll start off with a disclaimer: Designer fashion is one of the last things in the world that I care about, but I do love quality and when the deals are this good, you've caught my attention.
Broker’s untimely death turns lives upside down Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 1:48PMBy Charlene Dean When Available Properties Broker Shelly Bolen passed away suddenly June 5, her business was left without a governing broker license under which to operate. Realtors with listings and sales contracts couldn’t move forward in closing the deals. The biggest problem of all, though, was what to do about all the company’s rentals.[...]
No Credit? Secure Some Yourself Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 9:27AMThis post provided by IndexCreditCards.com.
Now Banks Take a Turn at Coupons Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 11:30AMBanks are adopting a service that attaches user-specific coupons and deals to online spending statements.
Facebook Faces: Meet Sarah Personette Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 4:51PMExclusive Q&A with the head of the social giant's new global agency relations team.
Bank fees down but business takes brunt Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 9:00AMHOUSEHOLDS are saving on bank fees for the first time, but businesses have paid the price.
Five Easy Ways to Pump up Savings Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 1:20PMIncentives for holding large deposits or saving online can boost what you save yourself.
What’s the Best Credit Card for Amazon Purchases? [Ask Lifehacker] Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 12:44PM# asklifehacker Dear Lifehacker, More »
Global roaming rorts: Australia third worst Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 3:02AMAustralians are being slugged global roaming rates of up to $20 per megabyte with no way of monitoring their usage until they receive their bill.
Service provides targeted ads in bank statements Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 9:31AMBank statements give customers monthly tallies on what they have saved and what they have spent. Now those same statements may give suggestions on where customers should spend their money, too. A company called BillShrink has
Find the right mortgage for you Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 4:33AMFinding the right mortgage is tricky at the best of times. These days, with banks and building societies keeping a tight hold of their purse strings and uncertainty over how long interest rates will remain at their historically low levels, it can be harder still.
Free checking at banks may be slipping away Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 11:15PMA new law changing the return on debit card transactions is likely to speed the demise of free accounts, so consumers will have to hunt for them.
Wachovia's conversion to Wells Fargo winds up Saturday Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 11:00PMWachovia branches will be sporting new colors starting Saturday as logos, signs and floor plans change to the name of new owner Wells Fargo.
Ballot could see dueling tax increases Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 2:34PMOnce again, activist Jim Lissner has altered the political landscape by appealing to Hermosa Beach voters directly. In 2007 the City Council passed an ordinance to ease the expansion of some Hermosa nightspots.
Federal grand jury indicts two local men Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 1:26PMTwo Shawnee men have been indicted by a federal grand jury on multiple counts of allegedly disposing hazardous waste in to the city’s sewer system and defrauding the government.
8 common air travel snafus (and how to beat them) Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 12:20PMFrom missing your flight to losing your passport, flying can be full of nasty surprises. Check out Budget Travel's insider tips for coping with, and avoiding, these headaches.
Brits in Cruise Control With Continental Car Insurance Cover Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 11:09AMCHESTER, England, June 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - Brits Are Unaware Whether Their Car Insurance Covers Driving Abroad - Check Your Policy Detail Before Setting off on Holiday, Warns moneysupermarket.com Continental car confusion reigns among UK …
Market America adds bar code scanning and a deal locator to its mobile app Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 12:34PMThe online marketplace says it may near $10 million in mobile sales this year.
Post-Storm Joplin: Swimming is One of the Few Regularities Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 10:34AMJOPLIN, Missouri, June 7. JOPLIN has risen to unfortunate prominence in recent weeks, the latest tragic tale of Mother Nature's fury this year. The pictures we've seen on national news are eerie, conveying scenes of a seemingly post-apocalyptic world.
Fire sale is on Friday, June 3, 2011 @ 5:51AMNEW YORK -- As 2010 drew to a close, the mayor of Newark, N.J., was staring into a budget abyss so deep that he sold 16 city buildings to pay the bills.
SEO 'must-do' tips for SMEs: the experts' view Friday, June 3, 2011 @ 4:46AMFollowing the release of our updated SEO Best Practice Guide last week, we've been asking some of the contributors to the report about recent SEO trends, and for useful tips.
Why airfares are flying high this summer Wednesday, June 1, 2011 @ 1:46AMFuel bills are driving airfares higher, and airlines keep adding fees to make a profit.