Floods hit agriculture, others suffer
CONSUMERS ARE not the only ones hurting from flood-induced increases in agricultural prices. Exports have been hit and hotels and others in the food service industry are also feeling the pinch.

Survival in a booked market
JOY MCINTOSH-Scott is determined her Stationery World and Book Center will hold its own against bigger and more traditional companies of its kind, despite fierce competition.

The first step in reviving agriculture
THE TWO main factors impeding the progress of small agricultural businesses in Jamaica are financing and marketing. I have already to some extent dealt with the financing aspects and today will focus on the marketing side.

Business confidence grows, consumers less optimistic
BUSINESS CONFIDENCE among Jamaican firms is 14 per cent higher than its level a year ago, primarily because of companies' expectations in terms of their ability to improve profitability and hence their financial position.

Unlocking the secrets of the Internet - Online advertising secrets
USING NUMEROUS alternatives including newspapers, radio, television and billboards, Jamaican companies and advertisers have largely mastered many of the traditional marketing media and techniques.