A method and system for providing a small business a coupon distribution system includes a process for coupon distribution to select consumers whereby a coupon provider defines at least one coupon eligibility criterion that must be met by a consumer in order for the consumer to be eligible to receive a given coupon. In one aspect, the invention includes an automated dispensing apparatus including at least a two-axis robot arm. Thus, it is possible to charge the battery of the external device even when the computer system is powered off. The BDCS and DMS methods may be used concurrently, and may be used in a secured network that complies with, e. The collet is further movable by the push-in connector against the bias to a position where the at least one collet finger is radially outwardly unsupported such that the profiled end of the male connector is movable into engagement with the at least one collet finger.