Hiring an Employee or Intern: The $16,000 Lesson I Wish I’d Known Sooner

This article outlines the firsthand account of a Quebec entrepreneur who lost $16,000 due to poorly managed hiring and outsourcing. It covers the essential difference between visual appeal and functional execution, the risks of boundaryless empathy regarding deadlines, and the administrative burden of employment compliance. The author shares updated management practices: validating progress through milestones, enforcing clear contract terms, and making necessary decisions to end ineffective partnerships in order to protect mental health and business longevity.

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5 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Face Painter for Your Festival

A face painting booth is often the most popular attraction at a family festival, but slow lines can quickly frustrate visitors. Before booking, organizers must evaluate speed (traditional vs. airbrushing), safety standards, weather setups, and custom branding options. Asking these five essential questions in advance ensures high capacity, smooth operations, and an unforgettable experience for families.

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Montreal Pride: When Agence Thaly’s Art Celebrates Diversity and Inclusion in Color !

This article highlights Agence Thaly’s participation in the Montreal Pride Parade on Sunday, August 9, 2026, along René-Lévesque Boulevard. The agency partnered with AtkinsRéalis to create festive, graphic, and colorful makeup looks for two Drag Queens between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. The piece showcases the agency’s technical expertise for major outdoor events while emphasizing both companies' shared commitment to inclusion and diversity values within the LGBTQIA+ community.

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A Night at Fantasia: Nathalie Legault at the World Premiere of ROMIN

On August 1st, the Fantasia International Film Festival hosted the world premiere of ROMIN, an ambitious debut feature film co-directed by Anthony Dionne and Jassen Charron. Filmed across Quebec and the Bahamas, key makeup artist Nathalie Legault single-handedly managed the entire makeup department for the cast. Blending artistic dedication, family spirit, and cinematic passion, here is a look back at an unforgettable creative journey—and an invitation to experience ROMIN in theaters!

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Agence Thaly: More Than 20 Years of Experience in Brand Activations, Corporate Events, and Product Launches

Agence Thaly is a professional makeup company specialized in corporate events, product launches, brand activations, and festivals in Montreal, Quebec, and Canada. The agency offers artistic makeup, airbrush, body painting, temporary tattoos, and FX special effects services to create strong and memorable visual experiences. Partnered with L’Oréal, YSL, Diesel, Corona, and TELUS on various campaigns: cosmetic department animation, perfume launch, corporate events, festivals, and shopping mall activations.

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Nathalie Legault