Living Your Culture

Posted October 20, 2015

Virtual teams made up of people in different physical locations are on the rise. As companies expand geographically and simple technology enables productivity from any location, shared work spaces and home offices are popping up…

Believe It to Achieve It Luncheon

Posted September 15, 2015

I had someone ask me what non-profit organization I feel passionate about. Immediately, Shelter Nova Scotia came to mind. While providing a safe place to stay for those in need, Shelter Nova Scotia seeks to…

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Strategies to Evaluate an Event Budget

Posted September 10, 2015

We looked to our friends at Ignite Magazine for some tips on how to best approach an event budget. They suggest you create a simple spreadsheet to list expenses for all operational areas of your meeting…

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AV Smarts

Posted September 8, 2015

When I’m working on an event and enter the room, the most important person for me is the Audio Visual Tech. This is the person that’s key to controlling what the audience is going to…

Green Room Riders

Posted August 27, 2015

Artist’s riders come with the package. They are noted in the majority of request for talent: Fee plus tech and hospitality rider. The Green Room is a home base for a performer on show day.…

Getting Graphic!

Posted August 19, 2015

If you have the task of bringing together a group people in a small team setting or at a large conference, consider one of the most important elements- the outcomes! Keeping track of the key…

Energize Your Space

Posted August 18, 2015

Do you ever feel sluggish or brain fog during lengthy conferences? We asked our Olympian Karen Furneaux why it is important to keep your audience moving! Fitness and health-conscious conferences is a new trend that…

Danishes Be Damned: Why Serving Healthy Food at Conferences and Events is Crucial

Posted August 13, 2015

In the hustle and bustle of planning a successful conference or corporate event, food can sometimes feel like an afterthought. However, the choices made regarding what to serve have a significant impact on the overall…

Self-Proclaimed Experts vs The Real Thing

Posted August 4, 2015

What makes a speaker an expert? According to Malcom Gladwell, a Canadian journalist, bestselling author, and speaker, says that one becomes an expert after 10,000 hours of practicing his or her craft. When searching for…

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Dealing with Disasters

Posted July 28, 2015

Event disasters occur all the time, in every industry, some controllable, others not. What happens when you are days, or even hours away from the event, and everything you had planned for starts to crumble?…

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