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News ArchivesYEAR2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 MONTH Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec HEADLINES Are you ready for HST? May 31, 2010 - The Harmonized Sales Tax will go into effect in Ontario and B.C. on July 1, 2010 and will replace the separate GST and PST systems. Are you ready? Why Gen Y prefers to patronize small businesses May 27, 2010 - For Gen Y, small is good. They feel that large corporations are slow to adapt to developing trends, they are often stuck in the past, they value profit more than people, they don’t take the same pride in their work, and they are just too common. The Globe and Mail reports. | READ MORE When construction potholes swallow shoppers May 27, 2010 - Whether it's road resurfacing, sidewalk repairs or a sewer upgrade, public works projects can wreak havoc on local businesses. CNN.com reports. | READ MORE Treat each customer the same, or reward the best? May 25, 2010 - A small business can alienate its prize customers if they are left out of the best deals, experts say. The Globe and Mail reports. | READ MORE Savvy gardeners put two trends in the same pot May 21, 2010 - Two of the hottest trends in gardening are containers and cultivating fresh food, and many savvy families are beginning to combine the two. They're growing their vegetables in pots. ABCNews.com reports. | READ MORE A guide to great garden design May 20, 2010 - Spring cleaning isn't just for shoe closets and windows. Most people's backyards and gardens could use a good decluttering, too. The same basic design principles that lead to striking interiors make for beautiful gardens. The Montreal Gazette reports. | READ MORE Where you can find discounts May 20, 2010 - The Globe and Mail has put together a list of places and resources small businesses can check out to save a little pocket change here and there. The Globe and Mail reports. | READ MORE 'Colour Your Life' a great marketing resource May 19, 2010 - Garden
centre managers and retail growers now have an additional marketing program resource,
courtesy of Plant Publicity Holland.
How to garden for the birds May 17, 2010 - Every space, large or small, can become a year-round sanctuary for birds. Just include the four required ingredients of an urban songbird habitat: food, shelter, nesting and water. Homes-Extra.ca reports. | READ MORE Time is right for hydrangea May 17, 2010 - Remember the puffy mophead hydrangeas grandmother grew? This has been a breakout decade for these nostalgic plants, bringing us new colours, dwarf varieties and repeat bloomers. The Hamilton Spectator reports. | READ MORE |
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May 19, 2010 - Garden
centre managers and retail growers now have an additional marketing program resource,
courtesy of Plant Publicity Holland.
