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This week’s class was pretty amazing. I learned quite a bit from both of the speakers: Randy and Angie. It was interesting to get perspective on two different companies along the continuum. I’d seen YellowBrick before–in Orchard Plaza I think–and never realized that it was so organically inclined. The fact that she’s been doing this since before it was popular is something to be lauded. Randy pointing out the limitations of his business was enlightening. and demonstrated the need for specialized businesses.

Because some mentors are having difficulty filling their hours Kyleen offered them an opportunity to help out Goshop.gs‘ owner. He had an interesting Web site, but I was not especially impressed with his presentation. The three videos weren’t that inspiring and his concept didn’t quite mesh.

1. The advertising scheme isn’t flexible for the variety of small businesses.
2. It makes brick and mortar stores’ compete with the lower online prices.
3. The fact that they force visitors to register to take advantage of their features is a mistake. It’s just an extra hassle that will turn off a large segment of the target market.