Is it really ‘free’?
September 17th, 2013
There is an old Jamaican proverb that says, ‘Anyting free nuh good’. In essence this means that no one gives anything away if it is of value. In this difficult economy most companies are hardly in a position to offer anything free to their customers. However, despite this some companies still try to offer promotions. [...]
Read More...Should you buy ‘pirated’ movies/music?
September 10th, 2013
They are a common sight on Jamaican streets as they walk through the plazas. They often have stacks of CDs and DVDs spread on a tarpaulin or in a backpack. Who are they? They are street vendors who sell copied or ‘pirated’ versions of original movies and music. Their prices are affordable as you can [...]
Read More...Beware Internet Scams!
September 3rd, 2013
Recently a friend excitedly told me of how she had received an email that informed her of a job offer in the United States. She was told she could earn thousands of dollars by simply clicking a link they had sent. I listened intently then asked her if she had been asked to send any [...]
Read More...Poor Customer Service Costs Companies!
August 31st, 2013
Teri Ann Renee Paisley, Gleaner Online Writer I strongly believe that many companies just don’t realize the importance of good customer service. Even if the product or service offered by the company is of good quality there is only so much poor service customers will allow before they decide to take their business elsewhere. As [...]
Read More...7 OF THE WORST THINGS TO DO WHILE SHOPPING!!!
August 30th, 2013
Teri Ann Renee Paisley, Gleaner Online Writer Okay I admit it, I was caught in the back to school rush just like the droves of persons who hit the streets not only in Half Way Tree but Downtown as well. Click to read the full article of back to school shopping in The Gleaner: I [...]
Read More...How to spend less and buy more!
August 29th, 2013
Teri Ann Renee Paisley, Gleaner Online Writer I walked into the supermarket with $200.00 and was able to purchase a 400g bag of soap, a bottle of drink mix, a bunch of green bananas, snacks, a dozen eggs, canned tomato sauce and a pack of mincemeat. Is it impossible to buy so many items with [...]
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