Singapore has bounced back from a dip in new business formations posted in the previous quarter, with a 9% increase in Q2. 15,964 new businesses were registered in Q2 2015, underscoring the confidence in Singapore as an international business center. Though the numbers contracted by more than 28% in Q1, when compared to Q4 2014,…
Much of the brand marketing landscape today centers around consumer perception. Gone are the days when blatant advertising alone did the trick and people flocked to buy the latest novelty to please themselves. Actually, there is very little novelty factor left in products and services. Competition is both severe and simultaneous. The core aspect of…
Annual events always bring with them lots of excitement and fun. For businesses these events have a special relevance as this becomes the center of activity once every year. It brings the teams together and makes the employees feel like a family. Moreover, annual events are great platform for launching new products, announcing organizational changes,…
Startups looking for ecosystems with lower costs of living and more opportunities often find overseas Asian markets as a more viable option. Starting a business in Singapore may create a lot of difference as many industry watchers have noted that the operating conditions for business in this South East Asian nation are prime. SBS Consulting specializes…
Market leadership comes with a persistence and will to adhere to certain values that a business stands for. Strong organizations don’t become that way overnight but it takes years of consistent behaviors and business strategy that helps build a value driven culture. A technology company, no matter how deeply rooted in advancement, must also keep…
Much like all the other regional markets around the world, Singapore has some specific rules for setting up a business. However, unlike many other countries, Singapore allows entrepreneurs to set up a business and get the necessarily loans quite easily, which is why it is often regarded as the best country in which to run a…
Ink prices are one of the highest for commodities in the world yet many people don’t realize it. The most effected by these prices are businesses. It doesn’t matter whether the company is a small local one or maybe an international business that sells millions of products everyday, ink is vital. The use of ink…
Lab Information Management System or the LIMS is a relatively un-glamorous sounding piece of software but it’s importance can not be understated since it is making the lives of many people easier by changing the way medical data is recorded. Medical labs are switching to LIMS from traditional record keeping because it is faster and…
Here is a compelling infographic about e-waste. What happens to all those cell phones and tablets that we buy compulsively and then within a year run to buy new ones just because we got bored of our devices? In many cases the devices that we simply dispose haven’t even lost their brand new gadget smell….
Are you among business owners who believe risk management culture is just an over-hyped theory? If yes, let me help you understand why you may be mistaken. There are solid reasons why you should propagate good risk management culture in an organization. For instance, analyse the recent financial crisis. Significant losses ensued from ignorance, negligence…
E-waste refers to all forms of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) going into landfills as waste. While e-waste is a general term for various categories of the same it covers all the major elements inclusive of computers, TVs, mobile phones, electronic toys, white goods (washing machines, fridges, dryers, etc), kettles, toasters, stereo systems and the…
It’s more than 100 years already since the first materials recovery plant was opened up in New York and during this span, we have learnt the great many advantages that recycling comes with. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), only 32.5% of the waste is recycled across all industries. However, among the rest,…
For a long time, the practice of backing up data has entirely taken place onsite. Many companies still store data on tapes and keep it in a secure server room in their business premises for backup purposes. Much has changed though since the inception of cloud backup services. Many businesses are now finding it better…
Even though the number of rubbish removal services in major cities around the world have more than doubled in the past decade not every one of them offers great commercial rubbish removal. In the developed world commercial rubbish removal is a whole different ball game and is a lot like industrial rubbish removal. The removal…
Transcription is a service that is highly sought after by a variety of professionals, including doctors, journalists, lawyers, and business people. Transcription basically entails listening to an audio recording and then typing the contents in a text document. This service is mainly done by a highly trained transcriber. In the past, transcription required recordings on…
Starting a new software company in India can be a very exciting venture for any man or woman with the talent and the drive to succeed. As our technology continues to deliver more and more phenomenal things to us on a daily basis, the need for containing development of software is critical to continue the…
Even though the global economy is still in a worrying state and position around the world, there are pockets of places that are achieving success and making financial progress. Cities like New York and London are achieving peak levels which haven’t been seen since before the crash and other markets such as Hong Kong, Monaco,…
The other day I was reading a newspaper article about pampered pooches in Hong Kong where there is trend for all things canine including doggy restaurants, special pushchairs and designer collars. The population of Hong Kong certainly seem to have taken things to extremes and I was left wondering what on earth they are thinking…
There are a lot of truths when it comes to learning effective business communication but there are also a lot of myths, a lot of things which simply aren’t true. Speaking to Groups When speaking to a crowded audience or a room full of people; you need to look over them. This in fact a…
In April 2014, the Heartbleed bug compromised huge swathes of the internet – including Facebook, Tumblr and Yahoo Mail. Millions changed their passwords in order not to lose secure information and data. It was a wake up call to many of us – we are very comfortable with the convenience of having our lives stored…
Most organizations work out ways to improve productivity through activities. While it is not possible to always keep the employees engaged, most organizations ban social media and other websites that are not relevant to the work. These efforts are temporarily effective as soon the people find out new ways to waste time. We think that…
In order to impress visiting clients, attract the most creative staff and encourage the free flow of ideas, advertising agencies pull out all the stops when it comes to interior design. Each company attempts to build something bigger and better than the last, resulting in some of the most unconventional – and awesome – offices…
Good credit is essential to prosper financially, and in this day and age, your credit is a huge indicator of worthiness to most financial institutions ( banks and lenders etc..). Great credit is a critical component to getting a home loan, car/vehicle loan, revolving credit cards, student loans, leasing an apartment or home, and even…
The controversy surrounding energy prices, competition in the market and investment in renewables is showing no signs of abating. It seems that the only consistency in the UK energy market relates to the operating profits of the big 6 providers. Tinkering with the system by politicians and an avalanche of criticism from the media doesn’t…
Payment is the backbone of any business. It’s important to make the process as easy as possible to ensure customers and clients have no excuse to procrastinate. When payment can be automated, money is in your business account more quickly, which helps keep the books balanced. The good news is, there are several great cloud-based…
