tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28281961Sat, 08 May 2010 00:53:00 +0000Thoughts on the future direction of BeanPool.com, local businesses, and local search.http://www.beanpool.com/blog/index.htmnoreply@blogger.com (beanpool)Blogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28281961.post-6563960771676806417Mon, 11 May 2009 19:29:00 +00002009-05-11T15:30:07.005-04:00 It’s simple. Visit any of the businesses listed at BeanPool.com. Then go to BeanPool.com and write a review on your experience with that business during the promotion term (May 1, 2009 through May 31, 2009). For each review you write, your name will be entered to win your choice of 6 gift certificates from the merchants below. First winner to respond has first choice. $20 gift certificate http://www.beanpool.com/blog/2009/05/may-2009-summer-stimulus-giveaway.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (beanpool)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28281961.post-884374813374876530Mon, 11 May 2009 19:26:00 +00002009-05-11T15:28:44.980-04:00Congratulations to Catherine Reidy who won our last issue’s giveaway!Catherine won $130 gift certificate from Suddenly Slimmer, and a $60 gift certificate from Fresh-N-Fit Cuisine. Thank you for your reviews and congratulations!http://www.beanpool.com/blog/2009/05/fit-for-spring-giveaway-winner.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (beanpool)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28281961.post-5943146864365769291Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:33:00 +00002008-09-04T15:46:11.156-04:00Now you can sell all your unwanted stuff for FREE at http://www.beanpool.com/freeclassifieds. Try it out and let us know what you think.We are also running a giveaway this month - Fantastic Fall Giveaway.For each classified ad you submit, your name will be entered to win gift certificates from: $100 Gas Card from QuikTrip Gas Station$50 from Real Fitness Trainers$50 from Mojitos http://www.beanpool.com/blog/2008/09/new-free-classifieds.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (beanpool)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28281961.post-8867297843102992820Wed, 07 May 2008 15:12:00 +00002008-05-07T11:48:56.742-04:00The idea of sharing or giving something special provides a wonderful feeling that surpasses most experiences. Especially when giving something special to our mother's. To help celebrate Mother's Day (Sunday, May 11) we pondered just how special we can make our mother's feel with wonderful, pampering gifts from our favorite local businesses.Mother's Day Fact #1Mother's Day ranks as the third most http://www.beanpool.com/blog/2008/05/mothers-day-gift-giving-ideas-from.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (beanpool)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28281961.post-5668159595496489840Tue, 05 Feb 2008 16:30:00 +00002008-02-05T11:44:40.556-05:00You can now download the latest Johns Creek February/March issue.In this edition we are featuring Solara Sol on the front page, and Universal Heating & Air on the back page.We have a "New Year, New You" Giveaway running this month. Just write a review of your favorite business and your name will be entered to win a total of $525 in gift certificates from Solara Sol, Spa Fiori and Vitality http://www.beanpool.com/blog/2008/02/johns-creek-februarymarch-issue-now.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (beanpool)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28281961.post-1493932703332697813Thu, 01 Nov 2007 17:48:00 +00002007-11-01T13:56:45.238-04:00You can now download the latest Peachtree Corners November/December issue.In this edition we are featuring Wesleyan School on the front page, and Atlanta Bread Company on the back page.We also have a Holiday Giveaway running this month. Just write a review of your favorite business and your name will be entered to win a $300 gift certificate from Key Music Center, and a $100 gift certificate fromhttp://www.beanpool.com/blog/2007/11/peachtree-corners-novemberdecember.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (beanpool)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28281961.post-6136192984002573652Thu, 01 Nov 2007 15:54:00 +00002007-11-01T12:58:46.874-04:00Congratulations to Cheryl Heugel of Keller Williams Realty and Robbi C. who each won our September/October “Fall Fitness” Giveaway.Cheryl and Robbi both won $385 worth of gift certificates from New Balance Atlanta - The Forum and Fitness Together for writing reviews on their favorite businesses.We are confident that with these gift certificates, and with the help from these local businesses, theyhttp://www.beanpool.com/blog/2007/11/and-winners-of-384-fall-fitness.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (beanpool)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28281961.post-429477053608386269Fri, 05 Oct 2007 15:42:00 +00002007-10-05T11:49:14.173-04:00Download the latest Johns Creek October/November Edition. In this edition we are featuring Cornerstone Christian Academy and Vaccines On The Go on the front page, and Superior Pro on the back page.We also have a "Spa, Shop & Style" giveaway running. Just write a review and your name will be entered to win $495 in gift certificates from The Spa at Johns Creek, Bella Donna and Soho Salon.Enjoy!http://www.beanpool.com/blog/2007/10/johns-creek-octobernovember-issue-now.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (beanpool)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28281961.post-5183743232860614298Fri, 05 Oct 2007 15:38:00 +00002007-10-05T11:41:42.615-04:00Congratulations to Doug I. for winning the John's Creek August edition "$495 One Room Makeover " giveaway!Renee won a $170 gift certificate from Gregory's Paint and Flooring for paint, $225 gift certificate from Superior Pro for a painting service and a $100 gift certificate for a lamp from Glorious Lighting.Doug's name was randomly picked from a list of all BeanPool members who wrote a review athttp://www.beanpool.com/blog/2007/10/and-winner-of-495-one-room-make-over.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (beanpool)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28281961.post-5940541344755548299Thu, 06 Sep 2007 15:12:00 +00002007-09-06T11:25:55.900-04:00Download the latest Peachtree Corners September/October Edition.In this edition we are featuring Pediatric Associates and Bentley's Mulch & Stone on the front page, and New Balance - The Forum on the back page.We also have a Fall Fitness Giveaway promotion running. Just write a review and your name will be entered to win $384 in gift certificates from New Balance - The Forum and Fitness http://www.beanpool.com/blog/2007/09/peachtree-corners-septemberoctober.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (beanpool)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28281961.post-1224816548638714669Mon, 27 Aug 2007 19:29:00 +00002007-08-27T15:44:14.638-04:00Congratulations to Renee K. from Duluth for winning the John's Creek June/July edition "$310 Night Out" giveaway!Renee won a $100 gift certificate from the Kani House for dinner, $100 gift certificate from Mario's Hair Designers and a $110 gift certificate for a hot stone massage from Massage Therapy by Karyn Parker Lisk.Renee's name was randomly picked from a list of all BeanPool members who http://www.beanpool.com/blog/2007/08/and-310-night-out-winner-is.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (beanpool)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28281961.post-8192059953774062610Mon, 27 Aug 2007 19:12:00 +00002007-08-27T15:19:40.780-04:00Download the latest Johns Creek August/September Edition.In this edition we are featuring Gregory's Paint & Flooring and PC EMT 24/7 on the front page, and the Finer Consigner on the back page.We also have a $495.00 One Room Makeover promotion running. Just write a review and your name will be entered to win $495.00 from Gregory's Paint & Flooring, Superior Painting, and Glorious Lighting.http://www.beanpool.com/blog/2007/08/download-latest-johns-creek.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (beanpool)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28281961.post-7052948159062334374Mon, 23 Jul 2007 15:30:00 +00002007-07-23T11:42:12.712-04:00Download the latest Peachtree Corners July/August Edition.In this edition we are featuring Cornerstone Christian Academy and Daylight Basement Co. on the front page, and Everything Kettlebells on the back page.We also have a Triple Play Giveaway promotion running. Just write a review and your name will be entered to win $325 from Chef Pete's Bar-B-Q, Brunswick Zone Bowling, and TruShine Moblie http://www.beanpool.com/blog/2007/07/peachtree-corners-julyaugust-print.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (beanpool)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28281961.post-3655360704017603777Fri, 01 Jun 2007 19:40:00 +00002007-06-01T15:56:13.904-04:00In our lastest issue of the BeanPool Directory, Johns Creek edition, we are trying something different with a new promotion to help encourage people to go to their local businesses and then write a review about the business at beanpool.com.For this edition we are offering $310.00 worth of gift certificates from Johns Creek businesses:$100 gift certificate from Kani House$100 gift certificate fromhttp://www.beanpool.com/blog/2007/06/31000-night-out-promotion.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (beanpool)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28281961.post-8986854373527584927Sat, 26 May 2007 15:19:00 +00002007-05-26T11:25:20.531-04:00We just launched our new BeanPool coupons page. See Norcross coupons, or select the "change city" link to select your city. Here you will find Coupons from your favorite local businesses. We've quite a few Norcross coupons, Duluth coupons, Alpharetta coupons and Johns Creek coupons.We hope you enjoy the savings provided by your favorite local merchants.http://www.beanpool.com/blog/2007/05/new-coupons-page-launched.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (beanpool)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28281961.post-5375910895055755370Fri, 18 May 2007 19:12:00 +00002007-05-18T15:21:46.988-04:00Johns Creek area - Expect to receive the latest BeanPool June/July issue in your mailbox within the next week or two. In the meantime, you can download the June/July issue here so you can print out the coupons & specials from your favorite local businesses. Be sure to tell them that you found them from BeanPool.This issue we featured the Kani House and PC Medic 24/7 on the front page, and Hunt http://www.beanpool.com/blog/2007/05/junejuly-issue-of-johns-creek-rated.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (beanpool)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28281961.post-4584405246448307868Wed, 18 Apr 2007 15:26:00 +00002007-04-18T12:45:28.275-04:00If you live in the Peachtree Corners area expect to receive the latest BeanPool May/June issue in your mailbox sometime next week.In the meantime, you can download the May/June issue here so you can print out the coupons & specials from your favorite local businesses. Be sure to tell them that you found them from BeanPool.This issue we featured Bentley's Mulch and Stone and Atlanta Bread Company http://www.beanpool.com/blog/2007/04/another-printed-directory-out-door.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (beanpool)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28281961.post-2867104725910155922Wed, 11 Apr 2007 17:17:00 +00002007-04-11T14:06:33.395-04:00A few weeks ago we produced and mailed our latest BeanPool Recommended Businesses Directory for the Johns Creek area.Click to download the Johns Creek April/May issue.In this issue we created a special center spread to feature the merchants of the Johns Creek Walk plaza (Village Market, The Spa at Johns Creek, Storyville, Froots, Functional Furniture, Bella Donna and Video Photo Buzz). We would http://www.beanpool.com/blog/2007/04/latest-printed-directory-johns-creek.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (beanpool)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28281961.post-5373018877834133971Wed, 21 Feb 2007 19:26:00 +00002007-04-18T11:44:35.550-04:00We are very excited to announce the latest version of BeanPool is not online but offline. If you live in the northeast suburbs of Atlanta, specifically the Peachtree Corners area (to start with), you will be receiving a BeanPool Local Recommended Businesses Directory in your mailbox.This directory is a listing of local businesses that have been rated, reviewed and recommended by your friends, http://www.beanpool.com/blog/2007/02/beanpool-delivered-to-your-mailbox.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (beanpool)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28281961.post-116613092757083774Thu, 14 Dec 2006 21:09:00 +00002006-12-15T10:28:28.303-05:00A couple weeks ago we gave this local business a stack of our "please rate us" cards to hand to their customers as they leave their salon.As you can see Muse Salon in Alpharetta, GA (http://www.beanpool.com/businesses/BusinessDetails.aspx?Business=442028) currently has 20 reviews written on their services. They have a lot of very satisfied customers. In a matter of a couple weeks they are http://www.beanpool.com/blog/2006/12/muse-salon-spa.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (beanpool)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28281961.post-116613039443727885Thu, 14 Dec 2006 21:01:00 +00002006-12-14T16:06:34.446-05:00For small businesses it's now easy to create and edit your business listing in BeanPool.com. Just go to (http://www.beanpool.com/signin.aspx?action=BusinessFind), sign in, find your business listing, or create a new one, and then make edits. Once done creating or editing your listing it will be submitted to use for approval. Once we look at it we will launch it live and send you a notification http://www.beanpool.com/blog/2006/12/businesses-you-can-now-create-free.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (beanpool)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28281961.post-115772668678883077Fri, 08 Sep 2006 14:37:00 +00002006-09-08T10:47:40.490-04:00Over the next few weeks we will be launching a new feature for our current business listing owners (if you see your listing in our database then this is for you - if your listing is not in our database just contact us and we'll add it). We will be giving business the ability to add a FREE business profile and coupon/special to their existing business listing.You can see an example of our sponsor http://www.beanpool.com/blog/2006/09/free-business-profile-and-coupon-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (beanpool)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28281961.post-115351633064731850Fri, 21 Jul 2006 20:58:00 +00002006-07-21T17:12:10.660-04:00So you want to tell all your friends about your favorite businesses. What is the best way to write a review of these businesses? Below are some general guidelines on how to write good business reviews.What to include:Reviews must comply with our user guidelines, which are outlined below: Be honest and be interesting Focus on what you think your friends would want to know to make a decision about http://www.beanpool.com/blog/2006/07/how-to-write-good-business-review.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (beanpool)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28281961.post-115323432175723532Tue, 18 Jul 2006 14:49:00 +00002006-07-18T11:08:21.290-04:00If you're looking for a change of taste when it comes to Mexican food you need to try Zapata Mexican Cuisine in Norcross, GA. This is not your typical Mexican food joint where you can order a #11 off the "combination" menu and get the same thing. This is real, fresh Mexican food made from regional recipes from around Mexico.They offer a warm and friendly dining atmosphere for all ages. They also http://www.beanpool.com/blog/2006/07/zapata-mexican-cuisine-real-thing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (beanpool)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28281961.post-115167652575013746Fri, 30 Jun 2006 14:06:00 +00002006-06-30T10:08:45.766-04:00Do you know why we celebrate the 4th of July?Independence Day is the celebration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This was an amazing step for our 13 colonies to stand up against England's King George III over taxes - remember "taxation without representation"? If you would like to learn more about the http://www.beanpool.com/blog/2006/06/did-you-know-4th-of-july.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (beanpool)0