When Singapore entered the ‘circuit breaker’ period, survival became a serious concern for many businesses. Stringent measures like closing non-essential workplaces and a dine-in ban at eateries meant footfall was significantly cut — exactly what we need to curb the spread of the virus, but not exactly great for businesses. …
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Author’s Blurb: I’ve never been the type of person to frequently go to artisan bazaars or similar, since they’re just not my scene. But from the few times I’ve been, I’ve noticed that there is always a variety of lesser-known sellers who benefit from the foot traffic. With the MCO …
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Starting from today (April 16) at 8pm, Singapore’s largest supermarket chain FairPrice will be charging a $ 3.99 service fee to all online orders, in a bid to accommodate the increased demand in delivery slots for its online platform. According to an announcement on their website, the number of visits …
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Author’s Blurb: A normal workday for me is tiring enough as it is, and I often need to block off hours of my time to dedicate my attention to particular tasks, otherwise I’ll progress nowhere. I can’t imagine what parents who are WFH while also taking care of their toddlers …
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The popularity of video-conferencing platform Zoom has skyrocketed during this Covid-19 period as more people are urged to work from home. However, the firm has recently faced a couple of hiccups as it grapples with privacy and security issues. To add on, Zoom imposes a 40-minute limit for users who …
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Author’s Blurb: The only knowledge I have about franchise businesses is that many of the big brands we know and love like McDonalds, KFC and Subway are franchises. As a consumer, these franchises usually have their pros and cons, but I’ve never thought about the business aspect of them before. …
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On Friday night there was one place in the country where you could take part in a social gathering and not be afraid of spreading or contracting the coronavirus. Over 4,000 people were in attendance, including headliners like Jennifer Lopez, Drake, Naomi Campbell, Diddy, Mary J. Blige, DJ Khaled, T.I., …
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons is out now, and it’s a delightful and engaging return for the series. But while Nintendo is great at designing charming and serene games, it still often struggles with online features. Is the same true for the new Animal Crossing? Thankfully, no. The online multiplayer in …
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If you go to AvaCare Medical‘s website, you’ll see that hand sanitizer and surgical masks are out of stock. It’s a sign of the times, driven by fears of COVID-19, the coronavirus that has caused a global panic, and it’s not clear when those items are going to be in …
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