Happy Thanksgiving and some Black Friday sales for our GrowSmartBiz Readers

On November 26, 2009

Happy Thanksgiving and some Black Friday sales for our GrowSmartBiz Readers

Today on this the fouth Thursday of the month of November, those of us here in the United States celebrate Thanksgiving Day (celebrated in Canada on the second Monday of October) which has its roots in the first English settlers in North America and the thanks they gave for a good harvest preparing them for [...]


On November 25, 2009

Bermuda Politician Censored for Criticizing Globalhue, the Island’s Tourism Ad Agency

Bermuda's government has struck from its official record remarks by a politician who criticized the island's tourism ad agency, Globalhue, and its relationship with the Bermuda premier, Ewart Brown (pictured). The move sends a curious signal to Bermuda politicians: Criticize Globalhue -- whose handling of the account has been described as "possible criminal activity" by a former Bermuda auditor general -- and you'll be censored.


On November 25, 2009

Australia #2 in Survey of Expats

In a survey commissioned by HSBC Bank International, Australia came in second, behind Canada, as the overall preferred destination for expat workers (or number one in the Asia Pacific region, if you really want to push it). Here are a few more findings pulled from the report. The survey revealed that the land of sun, sea and sand has the ingredients for a healthier life, as almost half (45 percent) of expats living in Australia reported experiencing a marked improvement in their personal health. When asked to provide the top five reasons for staying in Australia, expats are much more likely to name the general environment and quality of life for their children than anywhere else (48 percent compared to...


On November 25, 2009

Copenhagen Countdown: Obama Heading to Climate Talks Armed with U.S. Emissions Target

The hand-wringing and speculation over whether President Obama will attend international climate talks next month can finally be laid to rest. The White House made it official this morning and announced Obama would in fact be heading to Copenhagen to participate in the United Nations Climate Change Conference. Even if people view this as a symbolic step, they'd have to agree that it's a mighty big one. Obama's presence does not promise a sudden solution to the world's problems. Afterall, major obstacles still stand in the way of a global treaty to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Much of the debate falls on two central questions (hurdles): How much money should rich developed countries like those in the EU and the U.S....


On November 25, 2009

Black Friday Monitors See Big Discounts, Intense Competition

So, what should retail observers look for on Black Friday? Retail Eye Partners bills itself as a leading independent equity research and consulting firm but its claim to fame is the 40,000 store visits principals Lisa Walters and Sapna Shah have put in over the past three years, the company asserts, the intention of which has been to establish depth of knowledge that helps them provide early reads on retail prospects. Doing all that legwork, and watching a lot of pre-event advertising has allowed them to form some definite ideas about what will influence Black Friday. Not all their conclusions are conventional. For example, Walters disagree with the statement that the season hasn’t produced any real hot items. Sure, it...


On November 25, 2009

Possible Suicide Follows Stabbing Linked to Pfizer Layoffs

The body of a man was found in the parking lot of Pfizer (PFE)’s Pearl River, N.Y., site in a possible suicide, police say. Pfizer plans about 200 layoffs at the site. It is the second violent incident associated with layoffs at the company. A few days ago, a former Pfizer scientist in Connecticut was arrested for attempting to stab his wife to death.


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