Tag Archives: Bizs

Social media personalities, or better known as ‘influencers’, have earned a bad reputation for making ‘easy money’. Many people see them as individuals who’re in the business simply for free events and products, but many tend to miss out the fact that there’s actually a lot of hard work that …

This year, the Covid-19 pandemic has wrecked havoc on the lives of individuals and the global economy as well. In the first half of 2020, a total of 11,350 people faced retrenchment in Singapore. From Singapore Airlines to GoBear, large firms and even startups have laid off staff. The crisis …

Food has always played a huge part in the Singaporean culture. From hawker centres to cafes and Michelin-starred restaurants, food options on our small island are aplenty. The heavy importance placed on gastronomic experiences in Singapore has led the government to put in place efforts to ensure that the hawker …

As each year reaches the end, it sparks me to sit down and reflect how the year has turned out so far. What have I gained and learnt? What can I take with me to the next year? After speaking to entrepreneurs and putting together stories on their business journeys, …

After honing their culinary craft at reputable restaurants over the years, several chefs have chosen to set up their hawker stalls or eateries with the skills they have acquired. For consumers like us, this means that we get to enjoy restaurant-standard food at affordable hawker prices. Here is a list …

Singapore’s demand for furry friends is at an all-time high. According to data from the Business Times, there were around 288,900 pets in Singapore in 2019, including pets not registered with the Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS) and adopted pets. This is why many Singaporeans were understandably worried when Singapore …

F&B has been one of the hardest-hit industries during Covid-19. Restaurants have reported losing up to 80 per cent of their revenue at the height of the circuit breaker, and storefronts are gradually emptying out. Today (28 Sep), food delivery service Deliveroo announced the launch of the a S$ 500,000 …

“Our revenue grew at an average rate of 20 per cent for the first few years, but when Covid-19 struck, it went south,” says Alan Lee, founder of homegrown gift brand Klosh. Launched in 2016, Klosh is a multi-label gift store created to provide a “total lifestyle experience.” It offers …

Good news: Singapore will not be extending its circuit breaker this time round, and it’s expected to be lifted on June 1 as planned. The Ministry of Health (MOH) and Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) announced in a joint media statement today (May 19) that the circuit breaker measures …