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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 Floristry: a blooming good time Aug. 31, 2009 - Elisa Paquet Lessard creates her artistry and earns her income by working in a delicate and perishable medium - flowers. The Calgary Herald reports. | READ MORE Florist perseveres through downpours Aug. 28, 2009 - Lois Graham keeps a sharp eye on the elements because she is in the first year of operating her new business Cottage Comfort in the Winnipeg Beach Plaza, a florist and giftware shop with a large tearoom. The Interlake Spectator reports. | READ MORE How to plan your exit Aug. 28, 2009 - The hard truth is, business exit planning is something many entrepreneurs don't do well. There's often a lack of understanding, attention and urgency when it comes to planning a business sale. The Globe and Mail reports. | READ MORE Green spaces enhance mood and reduce crime Aug. 28, 2009 - The benefits of natural and landscaped green spaces and plants are not just limited to the environment. Design demos come to Garden & Florist Expo Aug. 27, 2009 - Landscape Ontario’s Garden & Floral Expo will be showing off its flower power this October with a variety of floral demonstrations by expert industry professionals. 1-800-Flowers.com loses money in 4th quarter Aug. 27, 2009 - 1-800-Flowers.com moved to a fiscal fourth-quarter loss last week, weighed down by its decision to sell its home and children's gifts segment.The florist and gift retailer lost $22.2 million, or 35 cents per share, for the period ending June 28. Forbes.com reports. | READ MORE Gift industry hopes flexibility will boost sales Aug. 27, 2009 - Wholesale and retail gift sellers hope a mix of personal attention and understanding will entice recession-battered buyers to spend this holiday season. Reuters.com reports. | READ MORE Inside the minds of consumers Aug. 25, 2009 - Gordon Hendren is a Toronto-based consultant that studies how shoppers act. He recently talked with the Globe and Mail about changing consumer behaviour and its effects on small business. The Globe and Mail reports. | READ MORE Canada small business unprepared for H1N1: survey Aug. 25, 2009 - Only one in 10 small-business owners in Canada have prepared for a H1N1 flu outbreak, a survey by Bank of Montreal showed, even though the virus could have a huge impact on workplaces with only a handful of staff. Reuters.com reports. | READ MORE U.S. florist talks about credit issues Aug. 24, 2009 - A U.S. florist has owned her flower shop for 30 years, but is now on the brink of having to sell it. A financial expert talks about how she can protect her financial future. CNBC.com reports. | READ MORE |
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