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HOW TO SPOT A BARGAIN!

September 18th, 2012

While shopping, you spot the price tag of your favourite outfit and since you are convinced that this is the best price for the item you quickly purchase it. However, after a few weeks you return to the same store only to discover

Buying Used Goods – Is it safe?

September 5th, 2012

We have all seen the advertisements of products that are described as ‘slightly used’ and wondered if it would make sense to purchase the item. Often the price for used products are significantly lower than what it would cost if the item was new. As

HOW TO SAVE WITH BACK TO SCHOOL EXPENSES

August 21st, 2012

It’s that time again! The time of year that all parents dread and some children eagerly anticipate. It’s time to go back to school! In only a few weeks, children and their teachers will be back at school, so everyone needs to prepare for the

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

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

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,

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