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3 easy breezy guides for healthy work-life balance in Singapore

While watching the news on TV the other day, I came across a story on the much-talked issue of work-life balance. And inevitably as the reporter started narrating the story, the video footage started showing employees working on laptops, tablets, answering emails on smartphones, working from home through VPN etc. To me, this is the most popular visualization of this issue in mainstream media. But is there more to work-life balance than merely tools and technology?

3 easy breezy guides for healthy work-life balance in Singapore

While watching the news on TV the other day, I came across a story on the much-talked issue of work-life balance. And inevitably as the reporter started narrating the story, the video footage started showing employees working on laptops, tablets, answering emails on smartphones, working from home through VPN etc. To me, this is the most popular visualization of this issue in mainstream media. But is there more to work-life balance than merely tools and technology?

Why Singaporeans are seeking out property investments in Malaysia

Against the backdrop of measures aimed at cooling down the local property market,- more recently with stamp duty hikes, tighter loan-to-value (LTV) limits on second housing loans and increases in the minimum cash down payment for second or subsequent housing loans - Singaporeans and Singapore-based investors are looking elsewhere when it comes to making property investments according to international real estate companies Knight Frank, CBRE and Colliers, as reported by Straits Times in January 22, 2013 “Local real estate investors look abroad”.

Why Singapore is destined to be an 'experience hub'

Singapore seems to be a country in transition. A national discussion is taking place on where it needs to go and what it needs to be to face the challenges of today’s globalized economy.

Technologies Singapore firms must use to get a Green Mark

Launched in 2005, the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) of Singapore’s Green Mark Scheme was targeted at fostering the construction of more environmentally-friendly buildings, with the end goal of ensuring that long-term sustainability would be part of the foundation of every building project in Singapore.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?