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Articles By Stephanie Porter
Well worth watching
10 enterprising individuals who Atlantic Business Magazine believes are well on their way to becoming household names There’s a lot to brag about in Atlantic Canada – and more than a few people you’ll want to keep your eyes on. We’ve singled out 10 of them, representing a wide variety of industries, from biotech to hi-tech, wellness to beauty, caffeine …Continue Reading
A modern Miss Manners
What to do with your napkin at dinner? When is it OK to text at the table? The easy answer to both questions? Good etiquette never goes out of style. There was no way I was going to be late for a meeting with Michelle Snow. I know that should go without saying, but coffee with an etiquette coach? I …Continue Reading
‘It’s a foothold’
Without a single offshore oil discovery, Greenland has captured the attention of dozens of the world’s largest oil companies, many of which are already making huge investments in the area. It has also grabbed the imagination of major players in Newfoundland and Labrador’s oil and gas industry. The exchange of harsh environment expertise between the two regions is an obvious …Continue Reading
Work it out
How to fit in those pesky (but important!) workouts – even on the road I know: It’s hard enough to stay on the exercise track in your usual environment, striving to find a balance between work, family, activities and fitness – but it’s even tougher on the road, when your schedule is out of your control, routines are gone, and …Continue Reading
Join the Club
A couple of Atlantic Canada’s private business clubs are shaking off the stuffy image and opening their doors In 1862, word came from Queen Victoria herself: there was no Gentleman’s Club in Halifax, and it was high time one was put in place. When the queen speaks, people listen. A dozen high-profile Halifax businessmen promptly got together and purchased land …Continue Reading
Giving gifts
As one firm found out, the right corporate Christmas event can do wonders for the community within the office walls and beyond. This time last year, I shared the story of a Christmas Pageant – Target Margeting’s tale of cross-dressing, beer-swilling, mad-dancing mummers taking on the town for their unconventional seasonal office bash. For this year’s Christmas story, I bring …Continue Reading
Big night in
Instead of hitting up the same restaurants, why not invite visiting colleagues or guest (even the boss!) over for dinner? There are those who look at food as little more than fuel. For the rest of us, food can be a great source of joy, discussion, debate, even collaboration. What’s better than breaking bread with friends? Trying new flavours while …Continue Reading
Tee Time
Does the idea of being trapped on a golf course for hours with someone you’re trying to impress terrify you? Maybe it’s not so bad if you love the sport. But for me, someone who’s barely stepped beyond the driving range, lighting up the links and “relationship building” at the same time is mighty intimidating. Not that invitations come by …Continue Reading
Two if by sea
What is the thing to do when you’re entertaining visitors from out of province, or better, from outside of Atlantic Canada? I’ve been asked this a few times lately and I say the answer is this: take them to see the sea. Weather permitting of course. Sure, this end of the country can now hold its own when it comes …Continue Reading
Where there’s smoke …
It may not be politically correct to start a business meeting with the proffering of an open cigar box, but the cigar culture is still here. You just have to know where to find it. How times have changed. At the turn of the century, Sieverts Tobacco had a factory by Halifax harbour where employees would hand-roll cigars to be …Continue Reading
