A look at the crowd funding phenomenon At the core of every entrepreneur is a dream. It may begin as a small seed of an idea or explode as a complete vision, but either way an entrepreneur’s success depends upon the dream. Can we expect greatness from the dream alone? Definitely not. In order to [...]

Employees are not machines, they are individuals with individual needs, wants and motivators. If employees are to be happy and productive their needs, wants and motivators must be addressed by the employer. But where does an employer start? Well, by giving employees a voice, of course. There is a prevalent thought among management that they [...]

We need to dream big in Atlantic Canada. We live in an incredible place with unique people. I believe it’s important for us to foster a culture where risk taking, dreaming big, and doing things differently is celebrated, and where our young people (our future leaders) are encouraged to think entrepreneurially, so we can build [...]

Working the dream jobs  “If I could give you- right now- your ultimate job, what would it be?” Sherry Johnson of Strictly Staffing poses this question to her candidates in their intake interviews. It’s a powerful question, and begs a little on the spot dreaming. It’s the possibility of helping people get that ultimate job [...]

Laurie Dolhan Name of company: ContractMe.ca Position: Owner/President Partners: None In business since: Officially launched on January 31st, 2012. Still a newborn, but growing fast. I’d describe this business: “Do you know someone who does _______?” Yes, we do! ContractMe.ca provides free online tools to easily connect businesses, non-profits and government with local experts. Smartest [...]

You’ll have to recalibrate your paper sensibilities now that we have elephant poo paper on the market. No, not elegant . . . ELEPHANT. Some guy figured out that Dumbo’s dung, when processed to perfection, made for an interesting and surprisingly odorless paper product. Perfect for those in your life with a propensity toward potty [...]

Put your best foot forward  and take the lunge! Stand with your right foot forward and your left foot back, keeping your feet far enough apart that your front knee will not go over your toe as you lunge.If you can, grab something to act as small free weights, then bend your back knee toward [...]

Early summer. The lawns are green and the leaves are popping out on the trees. What a great time of the year! As life begins anew, it always makes me think more about the whole idea of renewal, and what it means. At home most of us have put our recycling systems in place to [...]

Your staff, your clients and the environment will thank you.  Whether you work out of a large office building, a small rented space or a home office, cleaning is part of the regular routine to keep your workplace not only tidy, but free from dust, dirt and other grime that would otherwise create an unpleasant [...]

Hardware, Hosting, Apps and More for Environmentally Conscious Business Practices With technology playing such a large role in business today, businesses that are serious about decreasing their carbon footprint should make sure to factor their technology practices into the “greening” process. From server use, electricity and carbon emissions to landfills lined with old PC’s, the [...]