Groupon: A good deal for businesses?

http://www.nma.tv In this tough business environment, small business owners are often tempted to sign on with Deal-of-the-Day coupon vendor Groupon. However, it is a bargain with the devil. Although they get cash up front, the businesses are committed to providing a deep discount to Groupon coupon holders. Although in theory participating in Groupon is a way of advertising, nobody knows how much new additional business it generates.