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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 Florists grow their own in backyards Aug. 30, 2010 - To source out locally grown flowers, shop owners are turning to the backyard. More florists are venturing into people's gardens to create a beautiful area that they can in turn harvest fresh flowers from. Canadian florist receives FTD member award  Aug. 27, 2010 - Janet Lye from Tidy’s Flowers located in Toronto is the winner of the John A. Valentine Award, an FTD 100th anniversary member award.
Why Groupon might not be a good fit for you Aug. 27, 2010 - Groupon, an internet coupon website, has received a lot of media hype in the past few weeks and has been praised for its ability to bring thousands of new customers to both large and small businesses. But does it do more harm than good? Can small businesses harness that Old Spice magic? Aug. 25, 2010 - Last month you couldn’t go anywhere without hearing about Old Spice ads. Is this marketing something your shop should tackle? Before deciding to go all in with a viral campaign it is important to be aware of some of the risks and pitfalls. The Globe and Mail reports. | READ MORE Canadian and U.S. shoppers differ Aug. 24, 2010 - A groundbreaking national study reveals considerable differences in shopping behaviours north and south of the border. Grocery chain tries to emulate farmers market Aug. 21, 2010 - Loblaw Cos. Ltd. announced last week that it is "bringing the farmers market to Canadian neighbourhood grocery stores - all in one convenient location with bushels of variety." The Winnipeg Free Press reports. READ MORE Christmas Gala 2010 design show announced Aug. 20, 2010 - Signature Floral Supply and Kirby Floral Inc. are presenting Christmas Gala 2010, an annual holiday design show, on Oct. 2 and 3 in Burnaby, B.C. Happy 100th Birthday FTD! Aug. 18, 2010 - Today marks the day FTD, the wire service known for its Mercury Man logo, turns 100 years old. How to succeed on the trade-show circuit Aug. 18, 2010 - Entrepreneur Nancy Crossley joined the Globe and Mail for a discussion to talk about how to navigate the trade-show circuit and successfully promote a product. Here's a look at the interactive Q & A. The Globe and Mail reports. | READ MORE 90% of Canadian organizations using social media Aug. 17, 2010 - The vast majority of Canadian executives at large and mid-sized organizations say that social media has the potential to impact their corporate brand and as a result are placing more importance on its use. |
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