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Why Singaporean bankers should seriously think of becoming entrepreneurs

In September last year I left the comforts of a salaried banking job to co-found EatAds. My salary went from an annual six-digit figure to zero. My office moved from high rises of the CBD to a run-down industrial park in the West. I’ve gone from working five days a week to seven days a week. I’ve gone from watching the clock countdown to hoping time freezes so I can catch my breath.

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Why Singaporean bankers should seriously think of becoming entrepreneurs

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A Singaporean's love letter to 'Luxury'

Dear Luxury,

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Unraveling the mystery world of Singapore's security officers

On the surface, Singapore looks like a buzzing global city where everyone is coping well and has a roof over their heads. Singapore has a heavy chunk of its population in the middle-income category.

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Mediocrity and the art of survival in Singapore

I never was much of a runner, but decided to participate in a run at the Frost & Sullivan charity event – Frost the Trail, a 10km individual race at the MacRitchie Reservoir Park in Singapore. I should have practiced and prepared for my debut attempt but that never really happened.

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Top 8 leadership tips for Singapore corporate managers

The “motivational speaker” is a favoured agenda item on management off-sites and seminars. Perhaps a captain of industry or media personality to speak to the assembled grey-suited delegates, it always breaks up the monotony and is sometimes even entertaining. But does it impart any relevant knowledge?

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This is the biggest social media mistake of Singapore companies

What is the biggest Social Media mistake in Singapore?

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How Singapore firms can build strong service brands

To cultivate purchase preference and build a strong brand, a company needs to wins the trust of its clients. It wins that trust when its employees deliver a service which exceeds their clients’ expectations.

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Has the shutdown damaged "Brand USA" for Singaporean businesses?

If the United States of America were a car brand, you might think twice about running out to buy the latest model. After all, my close friend who owns the last late-model Saab now struggles to find replacement parts.

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Will the new iPhone divide Singapore into two consumer classes?

We are what we possess. Our cars, shoes, jackets, travel, pets and gadgets define who we are. Our possessions announce our exclusivity to the world around us and we carefully guard this exclusivity through ways that are beyond the price tag.

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7 ways to effectively manage remote workers in Singapore

Remote working shouldn't be the same as detached working

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Find out what can cause Singapore companies to lose staff and sales

Visitors to Singapore can be under no illusion that this is one of the most efficient service-based economies in the world. The Singapore Government’s investment into the service sector has helped ensure that the very highest standards of efficiency and customer service are encountered at every stage of the tourist’s journey.

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5 things Singaporeans must do for their LinkedIn profile today

With 238 million members globally and a more than 2 people joining every second, LinkedIn is the world’s biggest social network when it comes to online business networking. There’s no doubt that the ones who are investing a little more time and effort into LinkedIn are the ones that are gaining exceptional value from it.

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Why Singapore is still ASEAN's best business hub

The results of AmCham’s recently published 2014 ASEAN Business Outlook Survey clearly show that U.S. companies remain bullish on growth in Singapore and throughout ASEAN.

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Why Singapore businesses need excellence as standard

Singapore has become internationally renowned for its business performance, but as global competition increases and the economy in South East Asia continues to struggle, excellence in business performance has become a necessity for all.

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Why Singaporeans should not be afraid of talking to strangers

Everyone accepts the importance of networking. Many of us get our best work through personal introductions, or hire our best people on the basis of a personal recommendation. We know the power of word of mouth.

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Things you need to know about opening up the U.S. to Singapore businesses

Recent economic trends have highlighted that the diagnosed death of the US economy may have been grossly exaggerated. Indeed, perhaps the doctors should be sued. While there are, no doubt, structural issues around national debt, housing, healthcare, and unemployment - there have been some positive signs that things are on the right track, and Singapore businesses looking to develop or expand export markets should take note.

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Here's how to build a very successful business culture

Increasingly, we are seeing local soccer teams trying to stock their lists of players with high-paid talent at the top of their game in their quest to win. Examples of this were seen in Singapore when Croatian-born Mirko Grabovac, Brazilian-born Egmar Goncalves and English defender Daniel Bennett were all brought in to strengthen the national soccerteam.

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