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The complete recipe for a successful software implementation

We all know the importance of having up-to-date, effective technology and the competitive advantage it can provide. Many Singaporean companies will invest significant money in implementing new planning software in to their organisations in 2012.

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The complete recipe for a successful software implementation

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Is it time for fashion to go entirely digital?

A couple of years back, the fashion industry was not open to the idea of going completely digital. With so many risks involved in the digital element, brands felt that they were putting themselves on the line. In fashion shows, accidents can happen at any moment during the show; models could have tripped or had wardrobe malfunctions, and brands did not want that to jeopardize their image.

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The first step to your social media plan: gaining clarity on your business

Social media have inevitably shaped the way companies interact with their clients and today more organisations, be it SMEs, MNCs or Non-Profit, have begun using Social Media as part of their marketing strategy.

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On Orchids, Math and the Little Red Dot

Dots are everywhere. They are known as periods in some cases. At times, they make little “I”s more visible. In cyberspace, they are known as pixels. And those pixels sometimes appear on such obscure things as uniforms. Yes, indeed, dots are tiny little big parts of everyday life.

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Insights and lessons from leadership in Asia part 1 points and assumptions

We deal with this crucial area in two consecutive parts.

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Is the print magazine dying?

People often say that magazines (real, hard-copy magazines) are dying because of online developments. Do you think there will come a time when people no longer pick up a physical magazine?

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Singapore's new risk management market: Are you competitive enough?

Since the financial crisis of 2008, the profile of risk management has been raised, with risk and control functions becoming the centre of attention of how a financial institution operates. At the same time, the aftermath of the global financial crisis has triggered changes in the regulatory landscape, altering risk managers’ job scopes and adding more responsibilities to their plate.

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How ASEAN protects Singaporean investments abroad

Last month the ASEAN Comprehensive Investment Agreement (ACIA) entered into force. Other than the ASEAN Charter itself, the ACIA may be the most important ASEAN agreement for Singaporeans looking to invest abroad.

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The first two things I do every Monday morning

In the last few years, I have helped quite a number of friends and business acquaintances who are starting their own businesses in Singapore by doing their websites for free or at a very very low cost.

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How to be the next Facebook

International brands such as Coca Cola, McDonald’s Facebook and Google are global success stories. In Singapore, who wouldn’t know Banyan Tree Resorts, BreadTalk and Osim. The first step towards such brand success is to have a great brand name.

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Your fancy watch is not luxury anymore!

It's a little funny when one thinks about luxury now. Back then it was easier. Shiny watches, fancy brand names, a yacht or two.

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Is your colleague more fit for work than you?

People think about their health a lot these days – and with good reason. When so many spend most of their working days in front of a computer screen, it is essential to find ways of keeping fit and introducing variety into your daily routine.

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Why you should volunteer now - seriously

Do these words sound all too familiar in Singapore when someone is asked to be a volunteer or take up a voluntary assignment?

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How 40 years taught me management

“Life can only be lived by going forward – but only understood by looking backwards.”

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The future of Singapore’s construction industry

Since the turn of the millennium the number of foreign workers in Singapore has grown by over 70% with recent Census figures suggesting there are now well over one million across the country, accounting for around 35% of Singapore’s overall labour force.

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Beyond tried and tested: Should Singaporeans start looking for new property markets?

For many who live in shoe-box apartments in first-world cities like Singapore, the idea of owning a spacious property overseas at an attractive cost often proves too tempting to ignore.

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