Quarterly Newsletter - August 2006

I hope you enjoy the latest edition of my newsletter and as always, I welcome any feedback.

WHAT'S NEW

SAVING MONEY

HDTV Savings
If you are interested in making the jump to HDTV but have held off because of price, Dish Network is running a great promotion for new customers. You can also save an addition $50, by e-mailing me for a free electronic gift card. No strings attached.

Save 8 to 10% at Overstock.com
Here are coupons for 8% off for existing users and 10% for new users at Overstock.

Save 10% at Home Depot and Lowe's Every Time
Search on eBay and you will find many people selling coupons for both Lowe’s & Home Depot for 10% to 20% off your entire purchase. Both stores accept any competitor coupons, making them good at either location. Learn more

Cut Your Cable or Internet Bill by 30%
This is an easy and proven way to cut you bill without having to change providers. Learn more and let me know if it works for you.

Make the Switch to VOIP for Your Phone Service
Switching to VOIP is a great way to cut your phone bill in half. Vonage offers a great unlimited plan for $25 a month, including a free router or cordless phone. Use this link to get your first month free when signing up.

Save 10% on Baby Announcements and Invitations from Tiny Prints and Buttercup Kids
Tiny Prints and Buttercup Kids are great sites for designer announcements, thank you notes, and even photo birth cards. Use code BOBBYSBESTFAN to save 10% on your order on either site.

FROM THE BLOG

Online Order, In Store Pick Up
I have often wondered what the advantage of this service was and after my horrible Sears.com experience, you might be wondering as well.

Function Over Form - JetBlue Gets It
Some notes on the strategy for the new JetBlue terminal at JFK.

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BOSTON'S BEST

State Street Barbers
Located in the South End, this new retro barber shop has been getting great reviews. State Street is a throw back to the old fashioned barber with traditional haircuts and hot lather shaves. Worth a visit.

Gosselin & Associates
Let’s be honest, no one likes to think about estate planning. However, the folks at Gosselin & Associates make it pretty painless. They offer complimentary workshops at family-friendly companies, including My Healthy Fit and Isis Maternity
Their family will package is only $499 and includes a one-hour consultation. I was very impressed with the whole experience.

See more recommendations on the Boston’s Best Page

TIPS & TRICKS

Tired of Junk Mail? Follow these easy steps to.....
  • Get Off a Mailing List
  • Stop Getting Credit Card Offers

See more Tips & Tricks from Bobby’s Best

SMALL BUSINESS

Referral Management Tool
Do you have a small business that gets the majority of its customers through referrals? If so, my partners and I have just launched a new web-based tool called Referral Monitor which makes managing and tracking referrals easy. Try it free today.

Great Office Space Option for Boston Start-ups
Starting your company, but not ready to make a long term space commitment? Cambridge Innovation Center provides "plug and play" office space to a wide range of small businesses and is located in Kendall Square right next to the Red Line and M.I.T. Tenants are on 30- day leases that include use of conference room space, office furniture, a personal telephone, copiers, fax machines, Internet access, stocked kitchens, and more.