Most of us as MBA tutors or MBA students, buy plenty of books from amazon.com. Here is a little gift from Amazon.com and Living Social. Buy a $20 gift card for $10! Thats a 50% discount for you.

Amazon picked up small stake in Living social for $175 million last year to get a toehold in the local deals space.  The valuation and size of the stake were not disclosed. I wondered why Amazon.com would not build this themself given the traffic they already generate on their website!

This is a great promo as it serves as a great marketing tool for both companies but more Living Social (IMHO). Im sure Amzaon.com has done their analysis to figure out the $20 value. Probably most people spent on average more than $20 on a purchase there (we do – business/management text books are expensive!).

Enjoy the deal. This doesn’t compare to student aid but Im picking up a gift card.

The survivors of the devastating earthquake in Haiti need our immediate help. These first 48 hours determines how many lives we can save.

Together, we can help communities get back on their feet.  The Clinton Foundation lists several places you can donate.  You can also text “HAITI” to “20222″ and $10 will automatically be donated and charged to your cell phone.

Another way to help in this time of need is to spread the word.  Please post a message on your Facebook, Linkedin and MySpace pages and other networks you influence.  Blog it, tweet it, talk it and walk it! It will go a long way toward mobilizing people.

As MBA students, you are in the midst of a dynamic community. If there is a drive to support the relief efforts support it, if there is none become a leader and START ONE asap!

More good news in a season of bad news!  This NYT article mentions that students can expect to get more aid instead of less aid this year.  This is based on a survey and is believable although it seems counter to what most would first expect in a time of shrinking budgets, donations and endowments.

We have also experienced that some colleges are also investing to retain their enrolled students by being more supportive.  Examples of support include providing them quality tutoring support.

We are always happy to help! If you know of colleges / MBA programs that are looking for high quality tutoring support, please do let us know.