Management

Editorial: January February 2012

The best way to plan ahead is to look back. In the past year, the garden centre industry has been faced with a number of challenges – including but not limited to the weather.

From the Editor: December 2011

Are you a good boss? And how do you know you are? Are you a better boss today than you were last year, and better than when you first were put in charge?

Entrepreneurs make their mark at Expo 2011

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Entrepreneurs make their mark at Expo 2011
Entrepreneurs made their mark on the garden and floral industry with a big presence at this year’s Expo 2011, Landscape Ontario’s popular fall floral and garden trade show.

Entrepreneurs reveal secrets to small business success

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Entrepreneurs reveal secrets
to small business success
RBC asked Canadian entrepreneurs what their most important piece of advice was for other entrepreneurs. Here's what they had to say.

Small business the light in the recession storm

Oct. 3, 2011 - According to the newest report released by the CFIB, Canadian small businesses have emerged from the recession as leaders, restoring jobs and business activity lost during this time despite a slow economy.

Small business the light in the recession storm

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Small business the light in the recession storm
According to the newest report released by the CFIB, Canadian small businesses have emerged from the recession as leaders, restoring jobs and business activity lost during this time despite a slow economy.

Special Series: Money Matters #5

Once you know production expenses, volumes and transportation costs, then you can focus on the mark

Growing in the Green: Don’t wait to delegate

Delegation means assigning tasks to subordinates and following up to ensure they’re completed properly and on time. Unfortunately, for too many managers, foremen and owners, this simply means pushing a lot of “busy work” to lead hands, growers or other employees.

Editorial: October November 2011

The winter season is fast approaching and consumers have plenty of options when it comes to holiday and seasonal products.

CFIB calculates the high cost credit cards

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CFIB calculates the high cost
of credit cards
After significant negotiations with Canadian credit card companies, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) released a comprehensive list of the cost levels of nearly every credit card in the wallets of Canadian consumers and businesses.

From the Editor: September 2011

Some growers “train” as intensely as world-class athletes, and with gains just as rewarding. Luther Cary of the U.S. set the first standard for the 100-metre dash in a time of 10.8 seconds in 1891 in a race in Paris, France.

10 threats against small business data security

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10 threats against small business data security
Geoffrey Arone, serial entrepreneur and co-founder of SafetyWeb, gives his take on 10 very real threats facing small businesses and how they can be addressed in ways that are free or inexpensive.

Companies seek to protect branded plant patents

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Companies seek to protect branded plant patents
Proven Winners Color Choice®, Encore® Azaleas, Endless Summer Collection®, First Editions®, The Knock Out® Family of Roses, Drift® Roses, and Southern Living® Plant Collection are joining forces in a new enterprise aimed at protecting their plant patents and branded programs.

Ten YouTube tips for small businesses

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Ten YouTube tips for small businesses
Using YouTube is easy. Getting noticed, however, is an entirely different story. Here are 10 quick tips you can use to build a successful YouTube channel for your business.

Editorial: June 2011

Sometimes a change of perspective is good. At the end of May, I accompanied a friend to a garden centre to see the experience through her eyes. She’s a great example of a first-time garden centre customer who has the potential to become a lasting one, with a little work.