Commentary

Here's what expanding in Asia means to Singapore businesses

In today’s interconnected world, issues such as saturated domestic markets and the need to grow sales mean that it has become a necessity for businesses to look for opportunities overseas.

Commentary

Here's what expanding in Asia means to Singapore businesses

In today’s interconnected world, issues such as saturated domestic markets and the need to grow sales mean that it has become a necessity for businesses to look for opportunities overseas.

Commentary

5 biggest wishes for Singapore Budget 2014

As the Budget for 2014 will be announced in February 2014, it might be worthwhile for us to take stock of Singapore’s development for the past year and take a look at our progress. The national budget is often highly anticipated with different factions of the society having their individual wishes.

Commentary

Why Singapore businesses should consider outsourcing accounting and tax services

Singapore is widely acclaimed as the leading business hub of the Asian continent. The progressive nature of Singapore taxation serves as a testimony to its openness and pro-business environment for foreign entrepreneurs.

Commentary

Breaks versus bonus: The benefits battle in Singapore

At the end of last year eight out of ten workers said they wanted better work-life balance in 2013. In several Asian countries, including Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong, the figure topped 90%.[1]

Commentary

4 things to consider in boosting public relations in Singapore

I came to Singapore in 2007 at a time when it was being hailed everywhere as the world’s most globalised nation. Up in clouds about my prospects as a Public Relations professional working in the regional business hub, I fantasized groupthinks with senior management, right at the table where important company decisions are made.

Commentary

Why Singapore is an entrepreneur magnet

Why Singapore?

Commentary

Find out if your skills are sought in Singapore

Internal Auditors, Site Engineers, Security Engineers, and Business Development Managers are just four of the many skills in demand in Singapore as the local jobs market is on the verge of a huge surge in activity in the first quarter of 2014.

Commentary

3 guidelines for Singapore firms to attract and retain top sales talent

Talent recruitment and retention is a universal problem that all organisations encounter. In a highly developed market economy like Singapore’s, this problem is even more acute. A recent news report cautioned that Singapore’s labour shortage will persist in 2014.

Commentary

Why the half-hearted Singaporean entrepreneur is a failed one

“Do. Or do not. There is no try.” – Yoda

Commentary

What omni channel strategy can do for Singapore businesses

Businesses in Singapore are always looking for new innovative ways to drive up their sales. Many times, they will adopt new technology to see if this would be of help to their marketing efforts.

Commentary

Is cycling the most dangerous thing that you can do in Singapore?

The benefits of encouraging people to cycle are immense; from decreasing congestion on roads and rail to increasing the number of healthy and less obese people (which means less use of hospital resources, less MC etc.) to a greener economy and country to name but three. So why don’t more people ride bikes to work or school? Answer: because they may end up being killed or maimed by motorists.

Commentary

What you've never heard about 'data driven marketing' in Singapore

Singapore has the highest internet penetration in Southeast Asia, along with the fourth highest smartphone adoption globally. Despite this online and mobile dominance, brands struggle to reach their digitally savvy consumers effectively.

Commentary

What Singapore's Fair Consideration Framework doesn't fix

Hiring staff is only one part of the employment equation—keeping top talent and developing a happy and engaged workplace is equally important. International companies widely use employee benefits to reward staff loyalty and incentivise performance.

Commentary

How the latest move from Fed affects Singapore’s economy

The Federal Reserve recently announced a cut back to its massive $85 billion monthly Quantitative Easing (QE) program after a two days policy meeting. The modest reduction of the monthly bond purchase level to $75 billion is seen as a signal on the confidence of US economy in maintaining a sustainable recovery.

Commentary

What will make Singapore bosses better CEOs in 2014?

As most people do, I look to the New Year to implement changes in both my personal and professional life. As the CEO of a major player in the insurance sector, I have the responsibility of leading the company to a successful 2014. Fortunately for me, I get to see firsthand what risks and threats most concern CEOs and see who of my fellow CEOs prove the most successful. So, what qualities should a chief executive have to succeed in the ever-changing business environment?

Commentary

Top 8 career resolutions for Singapore PMEBs in 2014

Time flies. In the blink of an eye, the year 2013 is fast coming to an end. There have been a few incidents from work and daily interactions that got me thinking. With Singapore becoming a global city, Singaporeans are experiencing greater competition in our Little Red Dot. Navigating and surviving well in our corporate work environment is getting tougher and tougher by the day. Here are my Top 10 Career Resolutions for Professionals, Managers, Executives and Business Owners for 2014.

Commentary