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7 tips for success every Singaporean must know right now

In Singapore, it's safe to say that everyone aspires to create a successful career or business. But what many do not realise is what it takes to be successful-- starts from “within”--yourself.

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7 tips for success every Singaporean must know right now

In Singapore, it's safe to say that everyone aspires to create a successful career or business. But what many do not realise is what it takes to be successful-- starts from “within”--yourself.

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Why Singaporeans are still paying premiums for top brands today

This is an age old question that has been raised umpteen times, and it shouldn’t surprise many the answers expected.

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Penchant for property drives buoyant market

The catch phrase “location, location, location” is often cited by the real estate industry as crucial to closing a deal. In the case of land-scarce Singapore, its citizens’ penchant for property is giving Mr Patrick Liew, CEO of real estate company HSR Property Group, much cause for optimism.

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Find out where Singaporeans desire to live the most

With the property market becoming somewhat Arctic in Singapore (and Hong Kong for that matter), Singaporeans are looking elsewhere to find that most desirable places to live.

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Here is a totally different angle on Singapore property investment

Have you ever considered capitalising on the wealth in Singapore but have shied away due to the high price of property, then we have an idea: invest in property where Singaporeans take their holidays.

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The role of corporate governance in a developing world

As they shift towards more market-based economies, Arab companies can no longer afford to neglect demands for greater accountability and transparency in the boardroom.

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8 types of annoying colleagues in Singapore (Part 2)

In continuation from Part 1, here are the rest of the annoying colleagues you may find in your office.

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8 ways to get a salary raise in Singapore

This holds true for most companies in Singapore, where I’m based, but the hard truth is that companies do have stereotypes or bias based on family ties or even race, that limits how far you can progress.

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How Singapore firms can stay ahead in the game through embracing change

I once worked as a consultant with a company which constantly “re-invented” itself. Every few months, management would change the work processes and procedures—the ways how things should be done. Things would settle down for a while, but before long, there would be another round of re-invention again.

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Why Singaporeans must know when not to listen to Richard Branson

He came. He saw. He conquered.

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How Singapore firms should select intellectual-based professional service partners

In Singapore and in the world, companies that possess a sustainable competitive advantage win. Whether companies are operating in B2B orB2C settings, few are able to rely on their own to deliver value to their customers. Most are hindered by a limitation of their own expertise and capabilities. As a consequence, theyneed to forge relationships with partners and suppliers who can help them improve their value proposition.

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What Singaporean firms can learn from the durian seller

Being a local, there are always few key months when durians are in season. That's when the best durians cost as low as a dollar! However, it's not in season now, and I was surprised by the sight of a pop-up durian stall near my house. Immediately, I stopped. I shouldn't have stopped. The durian-seller started his pitch, more aggresively than the typical durian seller during peak season...

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Find out which leagues are perfect for Singaporean Footballers

As the 2012/13 European football season comes to an end, the hype around the English Premier League, the Serie A, the German Bundesliga, and the Spanish La Liga has dominated headlines.

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What the rather unconventional future of insurance holds for Singapore

In recent years major insurers, reinsurers, and insurance brokers have moved much of their Asian-focused business to Singapore - and for good reason. As Singapore has grown as a major financial services centre the demand for both regional and international risk management solutions has grown.

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Why Singapore CIOs have to say yes to CEOs

In Singapore, Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) is a norm, not a trend. Companies are seeing more and more employees who own smartphones and tablets bring and use them for work. It is no longer uncommon to see employees accessing company-sensitive information on their personal devices. Just look at any desk around you in your office and you will spot personal devices scattered among traditional work tools.

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