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How Singapore companies are raising dialogue to a new level

Singaporeans are avid users of social media, regularly logging on to Facebook and Twitter, yet the same cannot be said for the country’s companies. That’s even more true when it comes to the sales department. Mention social media to a sales rep, and you’re likely to encounter a blank face that screams, “Doesn’t marketing do that?”

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How Singapore companies are raising dialogue to a new level

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How Singaporeans can afford a hedge fund location without budget

I recently read some research that will leave many business owners speechless. It showed average rents for the most expensive office locations worldwide, and the figures are mind-boggling. They’re particularly hard to contemplate when 76% of business people think that lack of access to cash is an obstacle to entrepreneurs, according to our research.

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What you need to know about Singapore's Skills Development Levy services going on cloud

Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA) has created an online system for companies to manage their SDL payments.

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Know your rights and get your job protected in Singapore

For a long time, unions in Singapore have been actively representing our low wage blue collar workers and have made significant headways on productivity by helping jobs be Easier, Smarter and Safer (ESS) so that companies can be Cheaper, Better & Faster (CBF).

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Why Singapore bosses must learn to 'go with the crowd'

Singaporean business leaders are rapidly growing acquainted with the benefits of crowdsourcing, an innovative way of outsourcing work to communities on the Internet.

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3 biggest internet problems Singaporeans are facing

The Internet is changing from the inside out. The Internet is an electronic communications Network inter-connecting computer networks. Each network is derived from connections between and among dots, dots being personal computers and organizational computers.

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Is cloud computing the next big thing in Singapore?

Cloud computing has become a popular buzzword, as it is a technology that has potential to revolutionize the way we do business in Singapore.

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3 things Singaporeans must consider when investing in overseas properties

As I was flipping through the papers, I noticed there seems to be abundance of investment. Personally, I am always open to taking a look at investment opportunities but to all the buyers, we need to first arm ourselves with ideas on what to look out for and not jump at every opportunity (assuming that we can afford all of them).

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Why Singaporeans must understand that failing to plan is planning to fail

Singapore has seen steady growth in 2013; new business formations are on the rise and the economy has expanded - up to 3.7%, according to the latest BT-UniSIM Business Climate Survey.

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What Singaporeans should know about LNG shipping

Singaporeans should be tuned into trends and developments in the Liquefied Natural Gas industry. As with other maritime traffic, much of the world’s LNG trade has long passed through the Strait.

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What Singaporeans must do to boost personal brand on LinkedIn

Are you too busy to manage and develop your own personal brand on LinkedIn? Everyone has a personal brand.

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Why PSLE in Singapore is only the start

This article is timely because I just attended a Post-PSLE (Primary School Leaving Examination) Conversation on “Who’s Taking PSLE” by The ETCeteras and the PSLE results for 2013 have just been released. For some, they may jumping over the moon as they will be able to enter the school of their choice, for others it may be despair as they may just miss the boat by a single point.

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Can Singapore deliver the high-calibre skills it needs?

Education and labour market flexibility have gone some way to balance Singapore’s labour market but the impact of skills shortages remains acute, so can the city-state deliver the high-skills it needs?

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How Singapore SMEs can maintain the slight edge

In order for Singapore SMEs to be excellent, they need to gain a certain competitive edge. This competitive edge is also known as the slight edge.

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What Singaporeans should know about brand values

Singapore is a truly international city. The island state attracts businesses, shows, and events like few other cities on earth. From a marketing point of view, if you keep your eyes open, there is something new to learn every day. Social media, branding, sales gimmicks—it all happens here. Inspiration can come from the strangest places.

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3 methods Singaporeans must know in managing finances

As a financial speaker and author, I often heard my Singaporean friends tell me that "budgeting doesn't work! “The truth is that I am not much of a 'budgeter' myself?

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