Embed Size (px)
DESCRIPTION
With rising food costs, wouldn't you like to save money on groceries? Shows such as Extreme Couponing grabbed our attention and showed that it is possible to save more of our hard earned money at the grocery store by using coupons. Websites such as Coupon Mom and Coupon Suzy also help save more money. If you are new to couponing and wondering where to start, author Lisa Sims explains how to get started using coupons and save money.
Citation preview
1
Couponing 101Lisa Sims@bizmoneysaver
@authorlisasims www.stretchingyourcash.com
@bizmoneysaver @authorlisasims www.stretchingyourcash.com
2
Would you do this?
@bizmoneysaver @authorlisasims www.stretchingyourcash.com
3
Coupon Facts 4.6 billion total coupon savings in 2010
78.3% of consumers used coupons in 2010
42% of smartphone/tablet users used a mobile coupon
22% of coupon users make $100,000+
Source: http://www.statisticbrain.com/coupon-statistics/
@bizmoneysaver @authorlisasims www.stretchingyourcash.com
4
How do I get started?
@bizmoneysaver @authorlisasims www.stretchingyourcash.com
5
Coupon Lingo BOGO – Buy one get
one free
MFR or MQ – Manufacturer coupon
CAT - Catalina
Double Coupon
RP – Redplum Insert
MM – Moneymaker
OYNO – On your next offer
Overage
Blinkies
Peelies
Rain check
SS – Smartsource Insert
@bizmoneysaver @authorlisasims www.stretchingyourcash.com
6
Where do I find coupons?
@bizmoneysaver @authorlisasims www.stretchingyourcash.com
7
Coupon Sources Newspapers
Sunday AJC
Online Social media
Printable coupon sites
Coupons.com
Target.com
Clipping services
Store loyalty cards
@bizmoneysaver @authorlisasims www.stretchingyourcash.com
8
Organization
@bizmoneysaver @authorlisasims www.stretchingyourcash.com
9
Find deals Coupon matchup websites
Southernsavers.com
Mobile apps Favado
Coupons
Cartwheel
Coupon Policy
@bizmoneysaver @authorlisasims www.stretchingyourcash.com
10
Go Shopping!Go Shopping
@bizmoneysaver @authorlisasims www.stretchingyourcash.com
11
@bizmoneysaver @authorlisasims www.stretchingyourcash.com
12
Checklist Never go to the grocery store hungry
Never go without a list
Shop alone (if possible)
Only buy those items that you have coupons for that are on sale
Always know the coupon policy of the store
Always watch monitor for errors
No talking on cell phone during checkout
@bizmoneysaver @authorlisasims www.stretchingyourcash.com
13
Need More Help? Available as Kindle
ebook on Amazon.com
$2.99
@bizmoneysaver @authorlisasims www.stretchingyourcash.com
14
Contact Lisa Website – www.stretchingyourcash.com
Twitter – www.twitter.com/bizmoneysaver
Facebook – www.facebook.com/stretchingadollar
Stretching A Dollar For Entrepreneurs Show – www.blogtalkradio.com/stretchingadollar
