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How to Make Sure Your Deal Has Perfect Timing

December 7, 2012

One of the biggest perks of running daily deals is being in control, and deciding when you want to run them. Whether it’s once a year, once a month, or even once a week–you get to the make the final decision on what works best for you business. How do you know when the timing is right?

The right timing for your local deal will really be based on what you’re looking to accomplish. Maybe you want to make the most of your busy season, fill up the store when things are slow, or show some customer appreciation. Here are some of the best times to run local deals:

When you’re at your busiest

It may seem counter intuitive, but one of the best times to run a local deal is when your business is at its busiest. Whether it’s a certain day, weekend, or even an entire month–times when your business is already seeing heavy traffic are perfect for running a local deal. (more…)