The silly catch on the McDonald’s free coffee promo

There just have to be some catch! And in the case of the McDonald’s free coffee promo, it’s the silly rule that only one coupon is allowed per customer.

Why silly?

Picture this. The McDonald’s crew went to your office and gave away coupons to all employees so they can avail of the free coffee promo – NO PURCHASE NECESSARY!

Neat isn’t it? NOT!

Because the next morning, most staff would give their coupons to the messenger so he can redeem their free coffee, only to come back with just one coffee on hand because he was told that only one coupon is allowed per customer!

So, they expect all the people from the office to troop down to their store, fall in line, just to redeem their free coffee?
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It’s never too early to prepare for Christmas

July 16, 2011 by Roy · Comments Off
Filed under: business, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Uncategorized 

Yes, it’s never too early to prepare for Christmas and every entrepreneur knows this. This early, they are already getting their bookings for trade show exhibits. Newbie or aspiring entrepreneurs might want to ask around and also getting trade show booths because it is the best opportunity for them to get a feel of the market would respond to their products.
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Spamming is not marketing

SPAMMING IS NOT MARKETING!

It is not even bad or unethical marketing. It is just NOT marketing! Period.

No! I am not talking about spam bots, I am referring to pseudo-entrepreneurs who think that they are being clever when they post their product spiels anywhere.

And these spammers are everywhere – from online forums, in your emails, social media, and even in your mobile phone! You’ll wonder how they got your number when you received a text message offering a vacation house somewhere at the south.
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