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Olympic Fever – Are we capitalizing on our Success?

August 8th, 2012

Often on this blog I praise the innovation of Jamaican businesses and their ability to recognize a niche and fill it with a product that consumers will buy. However, as I enjoy watching the Olympic success of our athletes in the London games, I realize that there is still room for improvement. The popularity of [...]

Penny Wise Pound Foolish – How to ensure that you are saving money!

August 5th, 2012

The use of the word ‘sale’ by any business is the single most powerful word in the consumer vocabulary. Many businesses are taking advantage of the celebrations of Jamaica’s independence by encouraging shoppers to take advantage of reduced prices. Are these sales a genuine bargain or just a cleverly designed marketing ploy to sell more [...]

It’s a Shopping Affair!

July 29th, 2012

So how do many persons plan to celebrate this summer? Why go shopping of course! A variety of products are being offered by vendors who were even allowed to set up in the St. William Grant park in Downtown Kingston on July 25-27, 2012. As the vendors relaxed with no restrictions they excitedly tried to [...]

The Price of Summer

July 24th, 2012

For many parents there is the ever present question, ‘How do I afford to feed the kids when they are home for summer?’ The cost of caring for children increases as being at home means they consume more food and beverages than if they were at school. Faced with rising grocery bills, many parents in [...]

Jamaica celebrates 50 years but can consumers celebrate?

June 13th, 2012

On August 6, 1962, Jamaica celebrated a momentous occasion as they stepped away from the shadow of the British regime and established an independent nation. There was a heightened sense of liberation and hope for the future of this new nation. There were ideals that highlighted the innovative and creative spirit of a strong people. [...]

Budget cuts send consumers bleeding!

June 3rd, 2012

Okay first I was resigned to pay more because of the measures announced in the new budget. It seemed we were all going to face rough times but we were forging ahead with a plan. It may have not been a plan I liked with but it was a plan that seemed to have been [...]

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