Day after day, we stress about what we can do to make more money and gain a competitive edge over others in our industry.  Each new idea piles on top of another and another.  Before we know it, we are buried in projects too overwhelming to take on, and we soon forget where we started in the first place.  I say, we get rid of the clutter!

This spring, why not go back to basics?  Ask yourself this question: Why did I get into this business?  Our guess is – most of us have a similar answer to this question.  We believe in our product and want to connect with customers who need it.

Here are 3 things you can do to achieve this:

1. Go mobile. Advertising on mobile is the fastest and most cost-effective way to reach your customers right now.
2. Get a mobile website.  It is estimated that by 2015, more people will access the web on tablets and Smartphones than laptops or desktops. Help make this a good experience for your customers.
3. Stay social.  Find ways to get customers talking about your business. Great offers will get your business noticed and customers will share details with their friends.

Once the spring cleaning in done and a clear plan is in place, your business should go into full bloom in no time. For info how to go mobile now, click here.

As it turns out, social media  is doing more than helping people stalk their exes or over-share what, when, where and how they are doing whatever they’re doing every second of every day.  (You know who you are and we ask that you please stop. It’s annoying.)

NetBase, a social intelligence company, took a year’s worth of online conversations of both men and women and analyzed the phrase “I want X” from 27 billion social media sources. They went on to focus on the mentions of these wants and produced data detailing the sentiment from both sexes regarding brands, categories, etc.

We won’t bore you with every detail of the study, but what we found most interesting is that, in fact, both sexes agree on what they like most: cars, ice cream and pizza.   So there you have it.  The key to resolving decades of conflict might be as easy as jumping in your car, driving over to a great pizza place where you’ll both have some delicious ice cream for dessert.  Which flavor? Here’s a tip: Maybe you should each get your own.

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve heard all of the speculation over where Manning will decide to go. Will it be Arizona? Denver? Tennessee? Miami? No one really knows. What we do know is any of these teams will be lucky to have Manning, if even for a short run.

Any team that signs him will have to risk the effects of his neck injuries and hope that he remains healthy enough to play. However, simply having a Four-time MVP and Eleven-time Pro Bowler is leadership that is hard to put a price tag on.  Manning reportedly wants to make a decision by Tuesday, which marks the start of his free-agency status.

So the questions remain: Who will make the best offer? What city has the most to offer? Where will he go for advice? We know he promotes Sprint for mobile service, maybe he’ll go to Shooger for help with his decision. Post Tips about great places in your city and maybe, just maybe, Peyton will see it and you could be a hero to your city.

Image: Manning Sprint Commercial

The important thing is to keep trying to live a healthier lifestyle. Exercise regularly, maintain a well-balanced diet and have a glass of wine with your meal. Wait, did I read that right? Yes…

According to an article by the Mayo Clinic, those who drink moderate amounts of alcohol, including red wine, seem to have a lower risk of heart disease.

No worries, we’ve got you covered. Go to shooger.com and check out the deal for a FREE glass of wine at The Front Porch Café on Ocean Drive. You will enjoy a delicious home-style meal that will make both your belly and your heart smile.

According to a recent study by Nielsen’s NM Incite, Miamians will likely be one of their biggest targets. Nielsen states, “Miamians are most likely to have a mobile phone in their pockets.” What does this mean? Miami will have a huge impact in how mobile marketing and social media will capitalize on this opportunity. More and more consumers are turning to their mobile phone, the most personal device they own, for trusted tips on where to eat, shop and have fun in their city. Merchants who reach consumers this way will definitely reap the rewards.

With free apps like Shooger, giving its users the ability to post tips about places they love, find great offers they can purchase and use instantly from their mobile phone, we finally have a win-win for both the consumer and the merchant. Shooger users opt-in for the service, get deals from places they choose and those merchants can reach them with new offers in real time.

So next time you’re lose your keys, grab your phone, open your Shooger app and look for a locksmith with a great offer on Shooger to make you a spare.

Those are soon to be like the VHS and the cassette: things of the past.  With new mobile technology, consumers are soon going to be able to leave their wallets at home.  Merchants will also be able to provide better targeted rewards and discounts directly to a consumer’s mobile wallet.

Check out the article below to see how the mobile space is revolutionizing the consumer loyalty card.

How NFC Mobile Commerce will Revolutionize Consumer Loyalty

Experts get Shooger Dollars on a point system.  For every post, share, like, comment, and follow, an Expert earns one point, and once you are an Expert, 2 points equal $1 Shooger Dollar that can be used towards any of our SweetDeals!  Shooger Experts also get sweet perks like exclusive invites to parties and local community events, the chance to write on our blog, and the chance to be featured in one of our signature videos.  Experts also get sneak previews to upcoming SweetDeals being offered, gift certificates to their favorite businesses, and VIP treatment at anything Shooger related.

Are you interested in becoming a Shooger rock star?  You can become an Expert if you have a strong following in the Shooger network and on social media sites, if you have a unique personality and focus for deals, or if you are nominated by a member of the Shooger community.  Let’s start posting Shooger Fans!

So from now until October 31, when you buy any of our SweetDeals, like the Martial Arts class package at South Miami fitness, or the Everglades Airboat Safari Adventure, or even the certificate to Sweet Boutique in Coral Gables, you’ll know that 25% of your purchase is going to the foundation to help spread awareness and find a cure for breast cancer.

Let us know other ways you are showing your supprt for Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

Did you catch all those premieres? Which new shows made it to your must-watch list?