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Who says you have to be different?
July 14, 2010 - Of course you want to try new things to set yourself apart from other businesses. But sometimes, the tried and true business practices just work the best. The Globe and Mail reports. | READ MORE

HortEast trade show unveils 2010 program
July 12, 2010 - With only five months to go, the excitement is building for HortEast 2010, taking place the Cunard Centre in Halifax, NS on Nov. 22-24.

Turning wine bottles into dream patios
July 12, 2010 - Transform your walkways, driveway and backyard patio into a sustainable old-world gem this summer by using elegant pavers and stones, from Atlas Block, all made from recycled glass.

Turning your business into a good time
July 9, 2010 - Seek hidden opportunities for promoting yourself by tapping into events that companies have for their employees or clients. The Globe and Mail reports. | READ MORE

Growing people, not just plants
July 7, 2010 - For Cheryl Cohan, gardening is not so much an act of faith as an act of co-creation between nature and the folks who need its healing power the most. Cohan is a certified horticultural therapist who works with physically and mentally challenged children, adults and seniors at rehabilitation centres, care homes and schools across the province. The Hamilton Spectator reports. | READ MORE

11 reasons shoppers don't trust your website
July 7, 2010 - The Web site you create can’t help you if it doesn’t appear trustworthy to users. And that means more than just creating a professional design (though that helps). It means taking time to lay the foundation from the very beginning. Here are 11 reasons customers won’t trust your Web site. SmallBusinessTrends.com reports. | READ MORE

A matter of just 50 cents
July 6, 2010 - Do you empower your employees to make decisions on the fly? One shopper recounts a shopping outing where 50 cents could have turned her disappointing experience into a fantastic one. Retail Customer Experience.com reports. | READ MORE

Fashion and florals a prize-winning combo
July 2, 2010 - Florals are big on the runway this season and it seems that Morinville’s First Choice Tree Nursery and Garden Centre is dedicated to staying in vogue. The business has designed 11 hort couture fashions made with live plants and outdoor fabrics for the nursery’s second annual Art in the Garden event. The Edmonton Journal reports. | READ MORE

Five ways to show customers you care
July 2, 2010 - How do you show your customers you care? You can't only do it on holidays and when you want to sell products - you have to reach out to them year round. The Globe and Mail reports. | READ MORE

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