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Innovation versus yesteryear corporates

There are many in the industry today, who believe that disruption came almost like a tsunami, out of nowhere and swept away all existing trends, processes and practices in place. Whereas, the universal truth of life is, that change is the only factor that is inevitable. This is the first advice I give to all the firms that I mentor.

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Innovation versus yesteryear corporates

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How to make your side business thrive in Singapore

For many Singaporeans, our passions go well beyond our day jobs – and turning them into viable business ventures has never been easier. As illustrated most recently in the Passion Made Possible campaign, Singapore is truly where our passions come to life.

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Strategic global mobility: unlocking the potential of cross-border programmes

Singapore’s job market is on the mend, with the economy expanding 4.6% in the third quarter from a year ago, according to advance estimates by the Ministry of Trade and Industry released in October.

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Bitcoin's rise to $7,000 shows Singapore needs to get serious about cryptocurrencies

After breaching $6,500 for the first time a day earlier, Bitcoin prices surged as high as $7,350 in trading Thursday likely thanks to traders in Asia noticing the CME Group’s announcement.

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Cyber insurance in Singapore: Your business' safety net

As our network and system infrastructures get more complex, so are the ways hackers infiltrate them. That explains the rising need for cybersecurity as the number of hacking cases is escalating at an alarming rate. The 2014 report from the Centre for Strategic and International Studies documented that cybercrime cost Singapore a hefty S$1.25 billion yearly.

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The magnificent 7 tips of financial planning for Singapore expats

Retirement can be a bit like the Wild West so to be safe and comfortable in your golden years you will need to prepare and practice like the Gunslingers of old. Starting early and having a solid but flexible plan will be critical.

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Five obstacles to becoming an entrepreneur in Singapore

Want to be a budding entrepreneur, but not sure how to start? Below is a list of five common mind blocks that may stop new entrepreneurs from building their first business, and how you can tackle them.

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Enhancing safety of older workers in Singapore's workplace

The reality of an ageing workforce is rapidly dawning upon Singapore.

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Democratised capital: a game-changer for Singapore's businesses

If you are a white collared professional dismayed after years of hard work clocking 15-hour days, 6 days a week, you might start to wonder what the most effective way to manage your personal investment portfolio is — and the answer might be a lot more accessible than you think.

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Propelling Singaporean SMEs to greater heights with fintech

According to the January 2017 report by Hootsuite and We Are Social Singapore, there are currently 644.1 million people in Southeast Asia. Of which, 53% are internet users making the region ripe for growth and expansion for Fintech adoption.

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Practice radical transparency to keep employee stress at bay

Employee stress is a rising issue in Singapore.

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Small & lean: a Singaporean approach to F&B

To start off: is starting an F&B still a good business for investment in Singapore?

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Options aplenty for SME financing in Singapore

Singapore remains a key financial centre of the world, where nearly 99%1 of the 216,900 business in Singapore are small and medium enterprises (SMEs). They contribute to nearly half of Singapore’s GDP and employ 70% of the workforce locally. Popular Singapore stories include OSIM, Charles and Keith, BreadTalk, ToastBox, and Thai Express.

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Law of attraction – five benefits of Singapore allowing for inward domiciliation

The inward re-domiciliation regime, introduced in the Companies (Amendment) Act 2017, came into effect in Singapore on 11 October 2017. Under this regime, foreign firms, subject to certain requirements, will be allowed to transfer their registration to Singapore, effectively becoming Singaporean companies. Previously, foreign firms would have to set up a subsidiary in Singapore.

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Why F&B businesses in Singapore should turn to yield management technology

Food & Beverage (F&B) businesses have always sought to capitalise on the technology of their time to improve the efficiency of their operations.

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How crowd funding is revolutionising overseas property for Singaporeans

Singaporeans love overseas property. They also really like leveraging it. There are, however, now some serious issues to contend with. Lenders are tightening up on mortgages and property in their favourite markets is becoming much more expensive, putting it well out of the range of most investors.

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Revving up Singapore's startup nation

Earlier this year, the Global Startup Ecosystem Report and Ranking 2017 by Startup Genome, a US-based organisation, revealed that Singapore has overtaken tech mecca Silicon Valley as world's No. 1 for start-up talent.

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