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Sale Away!
World’s Greatest Salesman and the King of Networking share insider secrets on how to sell just about anything Salesmen are often avoided like the plague, in part because of this perception: those who sell for a living are always, without exception, tirelessly following the ABCs (Always Be Closing) of sales. But is that really the case? Not according to two …Continue Reading
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$25-billion boon for Halifax Irving Shipbuilding wins federal combat vessel contract, sparking celebrations across Nova Scotia Halifax’s ship has come in — actually, many ships. Irving Shipbuilding is celebrating a $25-billion federal contract to construct 21 combat vessels for the Royal Canadian Navy. And the rest of Nova Scotia is celebrating as well. “On behalf of the men and women …Continue Reading
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‘The greatest gift’Ten years after 9/11, the legacy of the special bond between stranded passengers and their local hosts remains strong The contributions have streamed in from all over the world. They began the day of Friday, Sept. 14, 2001, with the passengers and crew of Delta Flight 15 making the first pledges as their aircraft completed a transatlantic journey …Continue Reading
Stage fright
Recent government investments in the big business of big concerts have had mixed results in Atlantic Canada, ranging from scandal to success. What works, and what doesn’t? And should taxpayers be afraid when politicians get stars in their eyes? This month, tens of thousands of screaming fans will descend on Moncton’s Magnetic Hill concert site, where iconic Irish rockers U2 …Continue Reading
Leadership and the Power of Social Media
I must admit that when it comes to using social media, I have been pretty much of a luddite. I have LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter accounts but I neither knew how to use them very well nor spent very much time using them. However a recent experience has changed my perspective. Let me explain. Halifax will host the Canada Winter …Continue Reading
Do or Die
When the recession almost closed his window of opportunity, Tony Hall was forced to look for another way in. He found it in pipeline inspections and semi-submersible drill rig certifications.
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Updated Anaylsis of NB Power MOU
Jan. 26/Halifax – The Atlantic Institute for Market Studies (AIMS) today published “The Modified New Brunswick-Quebec Memorandum of Understanding on NB Power: An Updated Analysis” by Gordon L. Weil, President of Standard Energy Company of Maine. This updated analysis reviews the changes announced by the New Brunswick government on January 20th, but does not take a position on whether New …Continue Reading
