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News ArchivesYEAR2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 MONTH Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec HEADLINES How peer boards benefit business owners July 31, 2009 - How do entrepreneurs learn from each other? And how do you get them to do the things they want to do, and need to do, but never seem to find time for? One answer is peer advisory boards. The Ottawa Citizen reports. | READ MORE Hiring tips for small biz owners July 30, 2009 - A recent article in The Financial Post looks at why owners should take an interest in the hiring process and how different techniques can determine whether someone's the right fit. The Financial Post reports. | READ MORE 1-800-FLOWERS.COM allows Facebook shopping July 29, 2009 - In another testament to the notion that Facebook is quietly turning into the Internet on top of the Internet, online flower retailer 1-800-Flowers.com has launched an e-commerce store inside its Facebook Page. The Washington Post. | READ MORE Fragrances can reduce stress: study July 28, 2009 - A new Japanese study is the first to find that certain fragrances have the power to alter gene activity and blood chemistry in ways that can reduce stress levels. The Globe and Mail reports. | READ MORE Retail Council applauds tax harminization in B.C. July 28, 2009 - Retail Council of Canada (RCC) applauds the British Columbia government for taking steps to harmonize the provincial sales tax (PST) with the federal Goods and Services tax (GST). Mom and Pop operators turn to social media July 24, 2009 - Today, small businesses outnumber the big ones on Twitter because in many ways, the free microblogging site is an even more useful tool for them. The New York Times reports. | READ MORE Flowering through the recession July 24, 2009 - It might seem strange to go into the floral business during a time of economic recession. But that’s just what U.S. based florist, Melisa Jimenez did last spring with Sweet Petal. The Chicago Journal reports. | READ MORE U.S. florist celebrates 133 years
July 24, 2009 - When Tillie's Flower Shop celebrated its 133rd year earlier this month,
owner Ken Denton sent e-mail to his customers with an offer to sell
them roses for $1.33 each. The Wichita Eagle reports. | READ MORE Oasis launches new floral design site July 24, 2009 - Oasis has launched a comprehensive website that provides an online resource to florists for research, trends, design ideas and more. London, Ont. florists arrange for smiles July 22, 2009 - Volunteers from London's floral industry put smiles on the faces of seniors and on tables in their rooms at the Marian Villa residence yesterday. The London Free Press reports. | READ MORE |
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