These are tough times for commodities. Oil is grabbing all the headlines, with prices plunging 50% since June of last year. But agriculture prices are also soft, especially corn, which is down 53%. Metal prices have been weak for a… Read More ›
Month: February 2015
Retail Times, They Are A-Changin’
Anyone who has strolled through Rideau Centre recently can attest to the fact that it is deep into the process of a major face-lift. Rideau Centre General Manager Cindy VanBuskirk recently spoke about the $360 million renovation and expansion project… Read More ›
European Forecast: Cloudy with Brighter Days Ahead
Recent headlines about Europe have been dominated by fears of crisis, with a dramatic election in Greece and new action by the European Central Bank to avert deflation. Many businesses are looking at opportunities in European markets, but they have… Read More ›
My 10 Commandments for Business and Life
1. Don’t ever let someone tell you that you can’t do something Growth feels good. It’s part of our DNA. It’s deep rooted in sex and security. Growth doesn’t necessarily mean growing bigger because that often causes more damage to… Read More ›