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Why Singaporeans should check bias in investor attitudes

When investment professionals and individual pension investors start investing, they are inadvertently exposing themselves to the strange and interesting world of behavioural finance. It will affect every decision you make even if it is subconsciously.

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Why Singaporeans should check bias in investor attitudes

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Here's why cashback websites are the new hot topic in Singapore

It is no secret that Singaporeans are amongst the most voracious shoppers in South-East Asia. Despite age-old complaints about the high costs of living, our shopping malls see a throng of eager shoppers every weekend.

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Are there too many malls in Singapore?

The other day I wanted to go to Kallang Leisure Park for some shopping but the taxi driver said that with the NDP rehearsals on that I should try another mall. I had my choice. Too much in fact.

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A tale of two airlines: How Singapore companies can touch customers' hearts

Singaporeans have always complained about service providers. Why is it so? Is it because service is really bad, or are companies doing their best, but just not being able to meet their customers' needs?

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Why content marketing is a golden opportunity

Content marketing may seem like the upcoming buzz in Singapore and Asian marketing landscape; however, for most businesses in Singapore and Asia, they may not realise that they are already doing some form of content marketing.

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Motivating talent in Singapore: Are we doing it right?

Since as early as 2006, Singapore has topped worldwide Ease of Doing Business rankings, with businesses from all over the world in various industries looking to set up shop here.

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Maximising the potential of your interns

Universities and students in Singapore both believe that accumulating work experience and building a strong portfolio can make or break a fresh graduate's job hunt. Peer at any jobseeker's resume and you'll see at least two internships listed. Come summer, our company receives hundreds of internship applications and the majority of these students already have some pretty impressive work experience under their belt.

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Here's what online shoppers in Singapore really want

With the Great Singapore Sale in full swing, and an e-commerce industry projected to reach SGD4.4 billion this year, retailers and e-tailers around town are battling it out to capture those shopping dollars.

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Singapore's success, good business practice... and parenting!

One of the keys to Singapore's economic success -- in my view -- is similar to how some of the most successful companies continue to thrive. Indeed the same approach can pay big dividends when bringing up children… namely the rigorous commitment to a relatively small number of principles (or values).

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Why Singaporeans should buy in London now and what questions to ask

Since the unexpected outright victory by the Conservative party last month, the London property market has started accelerating like never before.

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Wise words from women entrepreneurs

It's almost become a running joke now in Singapore that some of the best business networking events are women only. In fact, the results from the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor study Women's report 2012 showed that in Singapore, there are more women starting businesses than men, with Thailand being the only other country showing this trend.

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Affluent consumers are driving mobile shopping trends in countries like Singapore

Hop in the MRT, open your Asos or Carousell app and start shopping. Mobile commerce has become a natural part of our daily lives.

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Good time to worry about the next recession

It can be quite depressing to read recent job news surrounding Singapore. Here are a few headlines I’ve gathered:

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Is a good boss an 'employee benefit'?

Singapore is one of the most competitive working environments in Asia, and is generally in a head-to-head battle with Hong Kong on wages, qualification status, c-suite positions available, and general employment prospects. But Singapore and Hong Kong share some less desirable traits: good people are hard to find, staff turn-over is high, and skilled labour shortages are affecting productivity.

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Transitioning your family business to the next generation

Family businesses make a significant contribution to the Singapore economy. According to the government enterprise agency, SPRING, these businesses are mainly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and form 99% of all enterprises in Singapore. They employ seven-in-ten workers, improve innovation, and contribute over 50% of national gross domestic product. Ensuring the continuity of these businesses is vital to the Singapore economy.

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Why Singapore should ban Selfie Sticks

Selfie sticks are the cancer of 2015. Time for Singapore to set the trend and ban them completely for the sake of the tourism business here.

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Hiring right in Singapore

Hiring the best talent is more crucial than ever, especially in today's economy and in Singapore's tight labour market. The country's unemployment rate for citizens stood at 2.6 percent as of March, according to figures by the Ministry of Manpower.

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