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Looking for a discount? Pay cash
Written by Amanda Ryder

June 11, 2010 - The canny shopper knows that cash is king when it comes to negotiating a deal, especially when working with independent businesses. Do you offer a deal in exchange for cold, hard money?

by Amanda Ryder | 06/11
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What are your predictions for 2010?
Written by Amanda Ryder

Jan. 7, 2010 - With 2009 now a thing of the past, it's time to look ahead at the coming year. What are your predictions for 2010? What trends are you planning to buy for?

by | 01/07
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A flowery language
Written by Amanda Ryder

Nov. 16, 2009 - Do you use latin floral names on your signage or when interacting with your customers? Why or why not? Have your say by commenting below.

by | 11/13
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Pricing to the nines
Written by Amanda Ryder

Sept. 16, 2009 - Marketers preach that 99 cents beats a dollar every time. But do customers really see the difference? The Globe and Mail’s Report of Business magazine recently featured a story that explored whether pricing to the 99’s was still effective.

by | 12/31
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Reviewing your staff
Written by Amanda Ryder

Aug. 5, 2009 - Your staff is both the face of your business and an essential part of the engine that keeps it running. These employees are also human - they make mistakes and may require positive or negative critiques. How do you give your staff feedback?

by | 12/31
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Your best sign ideas
Written by Amanda Ryder

July 10, 2009 - Sometimes all it takes is a clever sign to make people stop and take a second look at your products. What's are some great signage ideas you've used in the past?

by | 07/10
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Buy and swap your veggies
Written by Amanda Ryder

June 16, 2009 - A new website in the U.S. is allowing users to buy, sell or trade their veggies, adding a whole new dimension to the term "community gardens."

by | 06/16
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Happy Earth Day!
Written by Amanda Ryder

April 21, 2009 - On Earth Day, more than six million Canadians join one billion people in over 170 countries in staging events and projects to address local environmental issues. Nearly every school child in Canada takes part in an Earth Day activity. We want to know - what are you doing at your shop to go green?

by | 12/31
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