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Restaurant Week – Are you going?

November 9th, 2012

So its here again! Restaurant week is November 9-17, 2012! I know some people have been counting the days for this weekend. Although it has been a rough couple of weeks since the passing of the hurricane, I think consumers need to relax in

Barrel prices roll ahead!!

November 1st, 2012

It has been said that whenever it rains it pours. Okay that might be a poor choice of words given our brush with hurricanes recently but the gist is that most often when bad things begin to happen they seem as if they

How to have a successful garage sale

October 31st, 2012

In a previous post I made mention of several items which I thought it unwise to purchase second hand or used. I read with much interest the varied responses I received from my readers. Some people felt that I was suggesting that all used

Entertainment on a Budget

October 11th, 2012

As the weekend looms on the horizon it seems that the question that is on everyone’s mind is how can you entertain your friends and family on a small budget? It goes without saying that in this economy entertaining friends and family takes a back

New Look of Two familiar drinks

October 7th, 2012

Does a product enjoy renewed interest of consumers if the package changes? Well, research shows that consumers do respond differently to various presentations of the same product. Often when the package of a product changes, consumers who have never tried the product before might be tempted

How can Consumers stay safe while shopping on-line?

October 4th, 2012

The world has certainly changed with the introduction of on-line shopping. The convenience of purchasing an item without leaving home is a viable option for many Jamaican consumers who use their credit card for online transactions. However, there are several risks associated with on-line shopping so

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