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Shachi Kurl’s Blog Post about the effects on the rising workers compensation rates features what is estimated at 65% of British Columbia companies that are going to see their rates that they have to pay WorkSafeBC rise, for the first time in nine years. The author states that the reason that the rates have been […]

In her post about BC Hydro’s new smart meters program, Carly criticizes BC Hydro for not taking into account consumer preference, and are abusing their monopolistic crown corporation power. She states that even though the Smart Meters would’ve been introduced despite consumer outcry, BC Hydro should have dealt with concerns more delicately and empathetically, so […]

In response to Nicola Brookes Post about TOMS shoe manufacturer giving away a free pair of shoes to someone in need of them every time you buy a pair, and questioning the motives of companies that do so called good deeds. Her point was that we can’t be too quick to become enticed by companies […]

In case you haven’t heard, the new James Bond movie is out. But what does a major film release such as this have to do with the corporate world? The answer is simple: movies, which are a part of the media, have an inordinate amount of influence on trends, and in the marketing world trends […]

Everyone is aware of the common ads for charity work in the African continent. The advertisements from WorldVision and the like showcasing the hardships of impoverished families in Africa. These ads are obviously moving, and many go to organizations such as these to contribute aid relief for others. I for one completely support this action, […]

The European economy has stopped scaring financial markets since the financial crisis of Greece, however analysts say the Eurozone is still in a recession, and likely to remain in one until 2014. Without economic growth, there wont be enough money to pay down the debts of countries such as Greece, Italy, and Portugal. There are […]

Protesters are meeting in Washington to protest the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline, which would transport oil from the Alberta Oil Sands to Texas to be refined. The protesters argue that the Oil Sands are a dirty means to produce oil, and that the USA shouldn’t be doing business with Canada for Alberta oil. […]

The economic impact of Hurricane Sandy will be felt for a long period of time. The New York Stock Exchange was shut down for two days due to weather, and the major business centres of New York, Philadelphia, and Boston were all but shut down. Not to mention damage to infrastructure and weather related impacts […]

After Hurricane Sandy ripped through New England, there has been much talk of finally beginning the switch to renewable resources for powering the USA. Being the market economy that the United States is, the only way a switch like this would ever happen is if it was a profitable maneuver, and social enterprises may be […]

The technology company who once held a near-monopoly on the smartphone marketplace has taken another hit in the global market, falling 37 spots from 56th to 93rd in Interbrand’s annual list of best global brands. The fact that new Research in Motion products have been met with lukewarm response, such as the PlayBook, as well […]