As opportunity in social commerce continues to rise, retailers and vendors are now looking for more. A way to allow representatives, marketers, and/or social networkers to sell products through social networks. In light of this, we created a free app that would enable users to create stores and sell products on Facebook, Twitter, blogs, or any other social page. With just a few clicks, representatives, marketers, and/or social networkers associated with any company can create shopping carts on the SocialCart platform in order to promote directly to friends and family within the welcoming confines of Facebook, Twitter, blogs, or any […] Read More
In this economy, schools are trying their best to raise money for different things. They rely on a number of old practices for fundraising. School Supply Net is a new platform allowing schools to create their own branded eCommerce stores fully stocked with school supplies. Parents and community members can purchase items from the school’s store. Items will be sent directly to the buyers or available for pickup at the school. Schools are getting the items which include textbooks, other books, supplies, craft items, lab equipments, uniforms, band items, music instruments, items for extra curricular activities, sports equipment and other […] Read More
How can small and medium-sized businesses to create a direct channel to their best customers, effectively build loyalty and customer advocacy? Our solution was called PIO Social. PIO Social empowers existing customers of a business to bring in new customers through repeatable and measurable word-of-mouth marketing campaigns. THE IDEA: Through a PIO (Pass It On) Social campaign, brands have the ability to build and maintain a one-on-one relationship with a growing number of users, their friends, and extended social network. The platform improves the reach of a brand using a product or service as a currency. In social channels, brands […] Read More
Is it possible to launch a startup while working somewhere else? It’s a question that many new founders face. You have new business ideas – ones that are most likely related to your current job or interests. Unfortunately, most people with these thoughts do not take action and the contemplation of starting a business never amounts to more than a dream. Check the hitchhiker’s guide to part-time non-tech founders. While this is an unfortunate truth for the majority of potential entrepreneurs, a handful of them do actually take the plunge and become successful, full-time entrepreneurs. When I started my software […] Read More
Why are Groupon and Living Social losing popularity? Customers sent to businesses via daily deal sites are price buyers and not loyal customers. Once the rush of customers wears off, many businesses never see these people again. Deals can be used to increase awareness, but retaining customers is a different story. Another problem is anticipating demand. In the process, some businesses find themselves falling short and running out of product or time in order to handle the sudden surge of business due to the deals. In turn, this can create a lot of unsatisfied customers that will not only never […] Read More