If the expression “beach bodies” conjures up images of sculpted, lithe physiques glistening in the sun, don’t chastise yourself. You are programmed to think that way; a lifetime of media-defined images is hard to ignore. You probably also imagine a health and fitness coach to fit the mold of buff parts and toned muscles, too. [...]
Who wouldn’t want to be laughing all the way to the bank when you look at your year-end figures? Perhaps, if you gave your market a little mirth, profits would improve. Consumers love to be entertained rather than pitched, and humour can be injected into a whole realm of marketing endeavours. If done really well, [...]
During the work week, the majority of us spend more than half of our day in a chair. In doing so our leg muscles may not receive the attention that they should. Here are two simple exercises that will allow you to regain that strength and stay on your toes. A healthy body, much like [...]
Coin Coin Designs & Co. My Name: Renée Gruszecki Position: Owner In business since: 2011 I’d describe this business: I help people ‘get lucky’ by mixing history with fortune, creating one-of-a-kind, Canadian-made coin jewellery designs inspired by vintage jewellery, and by the enchantment of my found lucky-penny collection. Smartest thing I’ve done: Save my pennies! [...]
Ferdinand Ballesteros brings a fresh perspective to filling a market gap. I am a recent immigrant. I had not planned to be an entrepreneur when I first arrived; my background was in finance. You’ve heard about those infamous derivatives that allegedly caused the 2008 stock market crash? I used to eat those for lunch in [...]
As the owner/operator- and currently, the only tour staff of Grape Escapes Nova Scotia Wine Tours, I have learned more about business in the past year through hands-on experience than I ever could have from reading a book. We are just coming up to our one-year anniversary. the first year has been very successful, but [...]
Entrepreneur’s Forum sent us in the direction of publisher, author, dancer and businessperson Mufaro C. and the Maritime Centre for African Dance (MCAD). Entrepreneur’s Forum describes their goal as “Helping Atlantic Canadian entrepreneurs succeed,” and their vision “is to be a trusted facilitator of valued advice between experienced business people, and new technology-based and/ or [...]
Innovacorp sent us to Milan Vrekic, of multi-award winning TitanFile. Innovacorp’s mission is “to help early-stage technology companies take their products to market.” Their vision is to “make Nova Scotia the most entrepreneurial province in Canada.” That’s a vision we, at Mingle, fully support. Learn more about Innovacorp at www.innovacorp.ca. True, I spent most of [...]
Pity the clown, dressed as a giant peanut, who meets his demise when an elephant attempts to shell him. That premise set the unforgettable scene for the funeral of Chuckles the Clown in the Emmy award-winning episode of the Mary Tyler Moore Show. Prim and proper Mary helplessly fights to contain her laughter during the service; [...]
Stand with your back against a wall. Your feet should be 6 inches away from the wall and your butt, upper back, and head should all be in contact with the wall at all times during the exercise. • Stick your hands up overhead. Try to keep your shoulders, elbows, and wrists in contact with [...]
