Category Archives: The Location Guru

I Bought a Two Story House, There was the Story Before I Bought the House and the Story After I Bought The House

Posted on March 7, 2019 by Luigi Cappel

Buyer’s remorse is the sense of regret after having made a purchase. It is frequently associated with the purchase of an expensive item such as a vehicle or real estate Continue reading →

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Buying a Family House – In a Child Friendly Area

Posted on October 22, 2018 by Luigi Cappel

One of the reasons we buy a house is because we have or are planning to have children. We focus a lot on the house and property itself, but if you think back to your own childhood, it was very … Continue reading →

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Why Do Real Estate Agents Take You to Houses You Don’t Want? Could it be You?

Posted on October 10, 2018 by Luigi Cappel

Why are you looking to buy a house? Is it an investment for the future? Are you getting married? Are you planning to have children or perhaps already have some? Are you really clear on what you want? Whether you … Continue reading →

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STOP. Before You Buy That Business, Talk to the Neighbors

Posted on October 2, 2018 by Luigi Cappel

I’ve just finished the draft of an eBook called ‘5 Top Mistakes People Make When They Are Buying a House’ and it struck me that there are many similarities when buying or locating a business. In this case I want … Continue reading →

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Why restaurants need a hyper-local influencer marketing strategy

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Luigi Cappel

The founders of Pizza Pilgrims know a thing or two about influencer marketing. Sourced through Scoop.it from: econsultancy.com I was so frustrated with Foursquare, I was an ambassador but they wouldn’t let people manage multiple clients and the reality is … Continue reading →

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Why “near me” is critically important for multi-location businesses

Posted on April 23, 2016 by Luigi Cappel

As searchers become increasingly mobile, hyper-local searches are on the rise — and multi-location businesses stand to benefit the most. Sourced through Scoop.it from: searchengineland.com Are you missing out on business? I’m going to keep this one really simple. Go … Continue reading →

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Dead batteries let offenders escape GPS monitoring – KING5.com

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Luigi Cappel

See on Scoop.it – Location Is Everywhere Dead batteries let offenders escape GPS monitoring KING5.com The City of Fife agency that monitors about 90 offenders sentenced to electronic home monitoring was unable to detect violations by some of those convicted … Continue reading →

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New App Tracks Your Family Like Fleet Cars

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Luigi Cappel

See on Scoop.it – Location Is Everywhere Since the early days of GPS and the Internet, truckers and fleet managers have used new technologies to keep tabs on the vehicles they oversee. Now, those same tools can help individuals manage … Continue reading →

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Vehicle tracking systems can be used to improve fleet safety beyond upcoming rule changes – GPS North America – GPS Tracking blog

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Luigi Cappel

See on Scoop.it – Location Is Everywhere stingThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is considering new regulations to help drivers stay within speed limits and curtail serious issues like obstructive sleep apnea. Luigi Cappel‘s insight: It’s interesting that they are … Continue reading →

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4 Reasons why Sheriff Departments GPS ankle bracelet devices have limits and how to fix that

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Luigi Cappel

See on Scoop.it – Location Is Everywhere Press-Enterprise INLAND ENFORCEMENT: GPS devices have limits Press-Enterprise Inland sheriffs’ departments and county probation offices use GPS ankle bracelets and other kinds of detection devices for people on probation or as an alternative … Continue reading →

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