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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 Ten business practices to leave behind in 2011 Dec. 31, 2010 - Floral design and event expert Preston Bailey shares 10 business and personal practices you might want to consider leaving behind in 2010. | READ MORE Five year-end tax tips for small business owners Dec. 30, 2010 - To help Canadian small business owners cope during tax season, BMO Bank of Montreal has compiled a list of simple year-end tips and strategies that can pay dividends. Tips to help you write a detailed business plan Dec. 29, 2010 - Here is a business plan outline, listing the sections of the business plan in the order in which they will appear in your completed business plan with a brief explanation of each section to help you get organized and guide you through the writing a business plan process. About.com reports. | READ MORE Mistakes to correct in 2011 Dec. 28, 2010 - When it comes to your shop's finances, many florists make common mistakes that snip away at their bottom line. Here's a top list of errors put together by Preston Bailey, event and floral design expert. Blog.PrestonBailey.com reports. | READ MORE Businesses cash in on chocolate rush Dec. 23, 2010 - Recent research confirms that a growing number of people are developing a taste for chocolates that are authentic, or challenging. The fine chocolate market is one that's growing and many businesses are cashing in on this chocolate rush. The Montreal Gazette reports. | READ MORE Florists Supply Ltd. purchases Mayhew’s Wholesale Dec. 22, 2010 - Florists Supply is pleased to announce the purchase of Mayhew’s Wholesale, a division of Mayhew’s Perma Plants Ltd. in Vancouver, B.C. A little florist humour to brighten the day Dec. 21, 2010 - If you need a break from sparkle, glitter and Christmas greens, check out a video that pokes fun at potential wedding clients. Click here to watch "How much do your wedding flowers cost?" | READ MORE 2011 weddings are bringing a little sexy back Dec. 21, 2010 - As the bridal season shifts into high gear in the new year, experts say brides are happy to bring a little sexy back into weddings, with hits of black making an appearance here and there. The Montreal Gazette reports. | READ MORE Flower shop feels pinch from flight delays Dec. 21, 2010 - Janet Figley, who works at Selma B Floral Wholesale Ltd. in Calgary, says the snowstorms in Europe that have hampered air travel have wreaked havoc on the floral business during one of their busiest times of year. The Calgary Herald reports. | READ MORE Merchants mount attack on rising credit card fees Dec. 17, 2010 - Merchants and credit card companies are going to war at the cash register. Retailers, emboldened by the Competition Bureau’s legal action against Visa Canada Corp. and MasterCard International Inc., are stepping up their battle against rising credit card fees charged to merchants. The Globe and Mail reports. | READ MORE |



