2009 is shaping up to be a good year for tourism in Penticton, BC, inspite of the recession. These statistics from the Visitor Centre show an increased interest in visiting Penticton. Last year Penticton had an increase in visitors over 2007 (while most other destinations in BC were either the same or recorded a decrease) [...]
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Has anyone else noticed the utter glee the news media seem to take in reporting bad economic news? I get the sense that each one of them is trying to out-do the others with recession news items, which they then repeat ad infinitum. Their reporting doesn’t seem to be objective, accurate reporting of the facts, [...] |
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How Small Businesses Can Weather This Recession
Be very focused on your business. Evaluate your strengths. Discard your weaknesses. Know the profitability and marketability of every product or service you offer. Know all the features of your products or services. Clearly identify the benefits they offer your customers. Know your target market and how best to reach them. What is the profile [...]