slough (plural sloughs) 1  The skin shed by a snake or other reptile. That is the slough of a rattler; we must be careful. 2  Dead skin on a sore or ulcer. This is the slough that came off of his skin after the burn.
The name Groupon is a combination of the words group and coupon, which references the company's viral marketing business model.
You have to be careful how you structure the promotion, says Dholakia. Groupon has its pros and cons, so, you need to decide if this is something worth your business getting into. Here are five reasons in favor of and five reasons against group buying promotions. Dig Deeper: 4 Tips for Using Groupon Coupons.