Monthly Archives: September 2010

Blockbusted!

Blockbuster Inc. is preparing to file for bankruptcy in the next few days. The once very prosperous retailer announced earlier this year that it would close nearly 10% of its stores. According to filings with the U.S. securities and Exchange … Continue reading

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Small business goes “nuts”

Ayoub’s Dried Fruits and Nuts, owned by Ayoub and Amir Hosseini, is a small family run North Vancouver shop that provides about 70 different types of freshly roasted nuts and dried fruits. This unique store incorporates a very appealing décor, special … Continue reading

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Economic theories in practice

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is providing incentives for international airlines to fly into and out of Vancouver in two ways.  First of all, they will no longer have to pay an aviation and fuel tax, courtesy of the Federal government, effective April … Continue reading

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Lack of business ethics

The Enron scandal, revealed in October 2001, was one of the biggest mortgage swindles in the world.  It led to the bankruptcy of the Enron Corporation, a large American energy company based in Texas, and the dissolution of Arthur Andersen, one of the … Continue reading

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