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6 provisions to look out for before signing a contract in Singapore

Too many small to medium businesses find themselves in hot soup due to not checking the fine print before they sign. It is certainly crucial to close that deal, afterall the revenue settles your bills.

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6 provisions to look out for before signing a contract in Singapore

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Conventional wisdom isn't wise for Singapore

Conventional wisdom is a major barrier to innovation that threatens the survival of companies in Singapore. It is based on the assumption that old ideas will work in the future, so they shouldn't be challenged.

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What Singapore must do to be a premier investment fund centre

Over the past decade, Southeast Asia has become an area of interest for many investment houses. The widening of the middle income class, outstanding talent and abundant natural resources have contributed to this growth.

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Setting customer loyalty in Singapore

Singapore has experienced a boom in mobile commerce in the last 3 years with no sign of slowing up. Companies are rushing to push out mobile strategies to expand their online reach to mobile devices with applications and mobile sites specifically tailored for smartphones and tablets.

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5 ways to succeed as a sole founder in Singapore

Venture capitalists often say that they don’t like to invest in sole founder started tech companies.

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This is how imperfection can make you succeed

Would you dare send a possible future client an unfinished product ? I know someone who did. He sent his imperfect/unfinished book not only to future clients but sold it to anyone in the world who would care to buy it. This is his story and it contains valuable lessons for us all.

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Why you can learn success lessons from house helpers in Singapore

There are a lot of maids working for families in Singapore, and they work hard! Some people make them work 7 days per week…that is like slave labor! I admire these women. They have some essential elements for success: optimism, hard work and persistence. Some may look down on them because they lack a formal education, which is rather arrogant and short-sighted!

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What is corporate education?

Suppose you are the owner of your own small business in Singapore with only a few employees. One of your toughest challenges is to find good people to work for you. Equally important is the challenge of developing and keeping good people.

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Singaporeans' quick guide to building trust with customers

Before we start, let’s take a look at some customer psychology. This is general all over the world, not just in Singapore.

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Industries thriving nowadays in Singapore

Are you considering doing business in Singapore? If so, it would be beneficial to find out which industries are currently thriving in the area.

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Why the minimal fashion cred Singapore?

Singapore is listed as one of the leading shopping hubs in Asia for the reason that it has attracted and secured many of the major sought-after western brands and retailers.

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Do you care about your work place design Singapore?

We spend most of our lives at work and yet how much do we really care about our workplace design? How much input do we really have for the space that we spend more than a third of our lives in? How much do we care?

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Don't get sucked by these Time Vampires

The introduction of technology should have made us more efficient and more effective. Right now we have in our hands tools that can look up an address, fix an appointment, book a flight and hundreds over convenient functions.

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5 reasons why hiring older Singaporean workers is a boon

It has always been a trend to hire the young as they possess energy, relevant skills and knowledge and the capacity to learn fast. But with the pros come the cons that many companies are facing when young employees are of concern.

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How Singaporeans must deal with the head vs heart dilemma

If past surveys are anything to go by, well over 60% of Singaporeans will be rushing out to buy their sweethearts and loved ones gifts this Valentines’ Day.

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5 tips for Singaporeans to be the best regional leader

If you are reading this article, chances are you are among the many executives based out of Singapore who have to juggle the multiple and specialized demands that come from being in a regional role. What makes these roles particularly challenging is the large matrix structures that characterize corporations of today, with a lot of interface required with their country partners and global teams.

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When Singapore marketing becomes annoying noise pollution

Recently, I took a stroll along Orchard Road on a Saturday afternoon with a visitor from Australia; we lasted about 35 minutes before ducking into a cinema for refuge.

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