Singapore often called as “Business Paradise,” is known for its business-friendly attitude and highly revered by the global entrepreneurs for its openness towards foreign companies and talents. If you are ready to take your foreign-based business to the next level of success, then, establish a branch office in the most sought after destination of Southeast…
In this era, businesses are always under intense time and cost pressures. Accounting is one of the most important but tedious functions that small and medium enterprises face. Hiring new employees is the normal way that most companies adopt. However, increasing manpower will use up resources that could be diverted to revenue-generating activities. Not only…
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Many of us were taught about the different ways to ensure the growth of our business. From the basics of strategic management planning to aggressive sales and marketing tactics, there are several ways that we always believe are critical to making our business competitive in today’s dynamic market. But aside from these, do you know…
Many would argue that in the digital world there is no local market anymore. With every business with a website becoming an international company there are still plenty of businesses that specify their service to a single, local market, and they intend to keep it that way. The reason for this is simple – whenever…
Every entrepreneur must have a checklist to work with. It shows the right path and ensures success for the business. Entrepreneurs, more often than not, have an insatiable desire to see their business success. It drives them to put every possible effort, hard word and passion into shaping up their business. “Success” is the only…
Market Highlights – The Waste to Energy market has been showing positive trends in recent times. Abundance of waste and strict government regulation regarding waste disposal are some of the key factors which are expected to drive the demand in the Waste to Energy market. Increasing government penalties on poorly managed waste in the form of…
Until recently, beginner entrepreneurs only had two options when choosing their company location. They could run their newly-incorporated business from home, or rent an office headquarters. Both of these options come with a few benefits and the long list of disadvantages. Running your business from home may sound great in the first place, but after…
Financial translation service is a specialty of a handful of companies across Europe. Such services rely on the linguistic prowess of some who also have the technical acumen in the financial sector. The typical and bespoke financial translation services are offered by bilingual and multilingual professionals but it cannot be confined to traditional translation that…
People always like remind that the business world is rough. I’m sure that you’ve heard time and time again that 80% of new companies fail within the first 18 months. If you’re a young entrepreneur, you shouldn’t worry too much about it, because the matter of the fact is – that statistic is nothing more…
More newspapers in America are now charging to read the online version of their newspapers. Once upon a time, many thought that newspapers would struggle to encourage people to pay for the online edition, but times have now changed. There are a couple of different digital subscriptions to choose from but the metered model is…
We know that location and site of business have a big role to play in the success formula. The same thing is with the interior, a place where your ideas are brought to life and efficient operations are fostered. But, how about the appearance, is it just some shine façade, a secondary quality? The answer…
Company registration in Singapore encompasses a few steps- one of these steps is to decide the right business structure. It is a critical decision since this choice can impact your tax liability, compliance matters and paperwork loads. So, make sure to pick the best entity for your new venture. Many new entrepreneurs opt to register…
When Steve Jobs unveiled the first iPhone in 2007, not many would have dreamt that it would completely revolutionize the smartphone industry and re-invent the phone. But after 10 years, iPhone sales include 60% of Apple’s revenue, making it world’s most valuable brand. Today, when iPhone is celebrating 10 years, take a look at our…
Whether the business owners like it or not they, as per the Company Law of Singapore, have to engage services of at least one company secretary. The mandate is part and parcel of company incorporation in Singapore. And they have to oblige within the 6 months of their company’s establishment. These professionals look after the…
Snapchat was the original way to tell short stories online. Facebook soon realised the power of Snapchat and attempted to buy the company in 2013. Having failed to buy Snapchat, they attempted to create clones which never really took off, including Poke & Slingshot. Facebook is Instagram’s parent company and Instagram Stories is their best…
There are few worse feelings in life than being unable to pay your bills. Failure to make credit card or other loan payments can lead to nonstop collection calls, wage garnishment or a reduced credit score. What are some tips that you can use to help you get out of debt this year? Take An…
Singapore is one of the promising economies in the world that facilitates a vibrant business ecosystem to global entrepreneurs. The Republic is acknowledged for its prestigious World Bank accolades and awards across the diverse areas in the business domain. Perched at the junction of East and West region, it serves as a meeting point for…
Entrepreneurs who want to create local brands shouldn’t use the same methods and channels as their big corporate counterparts. Local branding requires a completely different approach to market research and audience targeting. It sounds logic that location-based businesses should target local people, but there’s much more than that. They should also use different marketing and…
If you are a small business owner who expected more commercial activity and profits in 2016, you should start preparing for the New Year with greater hope and optimism. Market analysts are predicting that 2017 will be good for the small business community, and the following five reasons explain how this positive sentiment will materialize:…
The majority of people love some form of confectionery which is why it does so well as a promotional product. For any brand offering confectionery as a promotional product, it is a great way to show that you appreciate your customers. Whether you decide to offer mints, chocolates or lollies, you can be sure that…
Have you always dreamed of starting your own business? The folks over at findmyworkspace.com share signs that you might be ready to turn your dream into reality! Being your own boss may sound like the perfect job description for you, but it also comes with a lot of hard work, responsibilities and heartache. Are you…
This infographic shows the Web Design and User Experience trends that you can follow in 2017 to make your website more attractive, smooth, user friendly with a unique layout. These are the quick tips for web design in the coming month that you can follow in coming 2017 to improve conversion on your site. Here’s an…
You must have some solid ideas on how to implement your customer service even before opting for a company registration Singapore. You have a reason to do so. We all have a few good or bad experiences to share about the customer care. Is it not? If you are a proud owner of a…
Surety bonds are often associated with insurance, owing to the fact that bonds are sold by insurance agents and are designed with loss coverage in mind. There’s a vital difference, however, between surety bond insurance and regular insurance. Here’s what you need to know about surety bonds. What Is It? The purpose of a surety…
No wonder Singapore is renowned for its pro-business environment, progressive tax structure, state-of-the-art infrastructure, strong intellectual property rights, skilled workforce and fairly flexible immigration policies. The prestigious Work Bank report has ranked Singapore first position in the world for ease of doing business for ten consecutive years. The Republic has long been considered as a…
