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Effective salesmen should know WHY people make purchases

PEOPLE purchase products and services for both logical and psychological reasons. Some products and services because they make life easier for us by...

Effective salesmen should know WHY people make purchases

PEOPLE purchase products and services for both logical and psychological reasons. Some products and services because they make life easier for us by...

Price before peanuts: Rethinking customer service

New economy thinking dictates that almost anything that is manufactured or offered as a service can now be replicated. So rather than focusing upon...

Nearly 7 out of 10 consumers in Asia-Pacific tagged call center agents 'ill-equipped'

They'd rather search through the internet to find answers for more complex queries than call contact centres, a study revealed.

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...

Civil servants to get pay rise plus mid-year bonus next month

Low wage civil servants can get upto +$90 increment for the year.

How should accountants brace for proposed changes in the Accountants Act?

Hear from the experts some areas in the law which need further review to ensure that Singaporean accountants comply with international standards.

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...

Senior executives defy rules during trying times

Only 4 out of 10 senior executives based in Singapore pledged honesty in stating financial performances even during crisis, a survey show.

SMEs get boost in biomedical research support

A new scheme in the government's GET-Up programme will make biomedical research institutes more accessible to SMEs.

The evolution of contracting in Singapore

‘The notion of contracting has changed in Singapore in recent years.

What you need to know about the revised patent and IP Act

One of the major changes will allow foreign patent agents to register in Singapore for offshore purposes.

Singaporeans secure with their insurers, survey says

72% from 800 respondents in a survey are "very satisfied" and satisfied with the life insurance as a whole.

Manhattan Resources names Chang Szie Hou as Executive Director

Mr Chang was responsible as the technical director for the Company's commercial building development project in Ningbo.

Venture Corp's Director resigns

Soo Eng Hiong was redesignated as Non-Independent Non-Executive Director last January 1.

Manhattan Resources' Executive Director resigns

Lee Kok Choy found the position difficult to perform in the long run.

Squire Sanders to open office in Singapore

The Singapore team will be headed by Mr Ignatius Hwang.

British & Malayan Trustees appoints Paul Martin Pavey as COO/CFO

He will be in charge of operations and financial matters relating to the Company and its Trust clients.