Andino R. Ward

Here's the thing, I was shopping around the other day, for some percussion instruments that I needed to complete the compliment of instruments that I play as I have started playing again with a jazz band and a blues band as well. Without thinking, I went directly to the internet and started looking for the various pieces of equipment I needed. All of a sudden, I just stopped surfing the net and started reflecting on what I was doing and it became very clear, to me, that over the last 10 years, at least 95 percent of my shopping is done online. The remaining 5 percent of my shopping is done at the grocery store and the gas station.

No matter what I am looking to buy, the ease of sitting at my desk and surfing the net is both relaxing, economical and I must say fun! There is such a plethera of sights and online stores to choose from and the deal's that I find are incredible, with at 10 to 30 percent savings every time.

Every major store chain has a site that you can go to and shop on and then there are all the online stores to choose from as well. One can almost never say that they cannot find the particular item or service they are looking for when shopping on the internet.

Well hold on to your heavily, weighted down with money, fanny pack because there's a new online shopping site that has hit the ground running and is changing the way on line shopping is done.

This is all coming from one Andrew Mason, a 29 year old music major from Northwestern who in 2008, with lightning speed, created and launched the fastest growing web based business in the history of the web. The young entrepreneur has brought to life an online company called "Groupon", which is a combination of the words group and coupon. Groupon's purpose is to invoke huge sales, and easy profits along with creating a solid connection between retailers and online consumers. Of greater interest is the fact that the Groupon philosophy is a direct throw back to the dot.com era and what it was suppose too have been about.

The company provides an online audience with deep discounts on a product or service and uses the "act now" slogan as its main pitch, followed by, "you have only so many hours before this offer expires". All of which can be considered familiar come-on's, yet they are still very effect as seen in Groupon's incredible online success. Groupon lists with vendors in every city and they list the deals of the day on the site for consumers to partake of in their own area or any part of the country they choose. When you shop on the sight, you will find everything from tickets to the various sports events, museum exhibits, classes at yoga studios or spas, ice cream shops, clothing stores and so much more. I found that the savings are typically around 50 percent off on must items or services, while putting you, the customer, in touch with vendors that you who might never have thought of patronizing since you weren't aware of their existence.

One of the main things that have made Groupon a big and fast moving success is its use of Google and Facebook. By connecting with Google and Facebook, Groupon is able to gets its offers in front of a tremendous consumer base that is estimated to be around 13 million subscribers. I have personally been shopping online using Groupon for the past year and have consistently been amazed at the ease of use and the deals that I have come across in the process.

It goes without saying, that the young Mr. Mason has definitely created a winner and you the consumer will most definitely find Groupon a fun filled, bargain rich website to get the deals you're looking for. Have a great time shopping and try not to spend all that money in your fanny pack. Isn't it kind of geeky to still be wearing a fanny pack? You can check out this new web based business at Groupon.com.

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This months spotlight is on Creative Capital Wealth Management Group located in Phoenixville, PA. . The company is owned and headed by Mr. Frederick Hubler and specializes in providing comprehensive wealth management with a firm commitment to helping their clients work towards establishing a solid, long-term financial plan. Their customized programs are designed to help you acquire, preserve, and transfer your wealth through the delivery of a high level of personalized service and experience.

Mr. Hubler continually reaffirms that, "Here at CCWMG, we fully understand that managing ones wealth can be overwhelming, confusing and can sometimes seem like the information is being spoken in a different language". "That's why, at CCWMG, we can and will be your Financial Translators, always taking the time to educate and explain, in layman's terms, what your options are so that you will feel a sense of real comfort about what's happening to your money and your all important financial future".

CCMG offers very unique programs, for its clients like, their Retirement Income Management (RIM) program, which helps to provide effective planning and ensure that it is working toward ones retirement goals. Then there is the exclusive L.I.F.E. Vision program that will help clients keep all their assets in one place, including: Legal documents, Insurance coverage, and Finances.

Fred's name will appear in a special magazine section announcing the top 2010 Five Star Wealth Managers. The Section will be featured in the November issue of Philadelphia Magazine as a resource for more than 517,000 readers. Congratulations Fred!

So, if you need comprehensive wealth management that will always deliver a high level of personalized service, then Creative Capital Wealth Management Group is the company for you. Just give Mr. Hubler and his staff a call at, (610) 560-2003 or visit their website at, ccwmg.com.

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