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Deals vs Poor Customer service!

July 30th, 2014

We all like saving money. In fact I have been known to go to great lengths to secure a deal. Even if it meant parking my car and walking to the store, I was willing to do so if it meant I would be going back home with items that would have cost more elsewhere. [...]

Customers flock to Lingerie event!

July 27th, 2014

In previous years, lingerie was referred to as a lady’s ‘unmentionables’, usually because they were not spoken about in general conversation. Fast forward to the year 2014 and the demand for quality lingerie has created several businesses. In my experience however some women have found it difficult to overcome their natural shyness when purchasing such [...]

Bags for sale – Would you pay for extra plastic bags?

July 22nd, 2014

My pet peeve is when I go to the supermarket and the packers at the checkout counter place my goods in one bag so that by the time I get to the car the bags are hardly able to hold its contents. It seems that this is a frequent practice as several stores are cutting [...]

The Cost of Water

July 19th, 2014

Jamaicans are very resourceful so it was no surprise that the recent drought has created business ‘opportunities’. Several enterprising citizens have been fortunate enough to have stored water while others are languishing without the precious commodity. So what has been the solution? Water for sale of course! I have seen an increase in the sales [...]

Tips for surviving back to school fees!(Part 1)

July 16th, 2014

Many persons were ecstatic when they found out that their child had been placed in a traditional high school of their choice after taking GSAT (grade six achievement test). The exam is designed to be used as a determining factor in deciding where the child will complete his secondary education. School Costs The joy however [...]

Travel Tips for Consumers!

July 12th, 2014

This time of year signals the start of vacation season. Schools have closed their doors for two months and those persons who saved up their vacation time find that they have two weeks of freedom. Those who are smart savers might have even managed to put aside enough funds that will allow them to splurge [...]

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