Archive for February, 2007

Market Plunge

I received a sms at 9.11 am this morning from a blog reader because STI went for a major 5% correction (at this point of writing) since morning. The sms text read, “U r so lucky to sell ur sgx, now 6.60. Wise decision. XXX.” Please refer to my previous 2 posting: “Love Letter to my Darling” Read the rest of this entry »

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Actual Exam Answers

Compliement from my colleague, Lin. Take a look at the pictures below. May your week ahead filled with joy and laughter! Read the rest of this entry »

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Love Letter to My Dearest

Dearest SGX Darling,

We met during one of the darkest hours in the investment climate in Singapore when trading volume was so thin and the country was going through SARS. Everyone fear for their lives, let alone thinking about investments. But we held on the belief that behind every dark cloud, there will be a silver lining and perserved. Read the rest of this entry »

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Abuse of authority by Singapore Bus Service Traffic Wardens

This is why I love YouTube and Blogging. Take a look at some abuse by authority.


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The Recipe for Doom Marketing

Read today ST’s Life, pg. 8: “Uberburger bites the dust. The most expensive burger in town’ is burnt by business woes but plans to make a comeback soon”

To cut the long story short, Mr. Murray Aitken and his shareholders (the owner) invested about S$1 million nine months and started a “Unique Burger Gourmet” F&B outlet in Millenia Walk that pride to sell the most expensive Burger in town: S$101! The burger packed with 180g wagyu beef patty, seared foie gras, truffle cream sauce and salad greens in a chamagne dressing. Deep pocket backup, Bold F&B concept, loud interior design (Styled like a noisy games arcade, it had a sunken bar, flatscreen TVs that aired music videos and bright red and yellow screaming from every wall), expensive ingredients etc. Sound like a successful recipe? Read the rest of this entry »

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Create a Niche Market

You like Sushi and Japanese food? I do. Accordingly to a recent survey published on Sunday Times two weeks ago, the sushi train market is heated up and with intense competitions fighting for a relative small market size in Singapore. In fact, it has resulted in cut throat prices going as low as S$0.90 per plate in some sushi outlet. This will happen to any business especially the barrier of entry is low. And to add salt to the wound, the market is saturated. So what should you do? Read the rest of this entry »

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Find Out How You Can Get 30% Off Your Electricity Bill!

Our esteemed client, Seraya Energy is offering a rare seminar this coming Thursday/Friday afternoon from 2.30 to 4.30 pm on the POTENTIAL RISK that YOUR BUSINESS might be exposed to if you have not switched from SP services to an energy retailer like Seraya Energy. In case if you are not aware, the Singapore government is slowly liberalising the energy market here and YOU might be missing out all the GREAT SAVINGS for your company. Take a look at the mailer below, Read the rest of this entry »

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Akiane Kramarik, Child Prodigy

Great Spirit exists all around and within us. We are born with a purpose and talent so that we could share and add value to others.

Here is an interview with child-prodigy, artist, poet, writer, Akiane Kramarik. Read the rest of this entry »

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The Magic Number

Have you ever ask yourself this question: “What is the minimum return my money need to generate in a year in order to “break even” (to maintain the value of your money)? The answer is (drum roll)….. Read the rest of this entry »

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Leverage on Your Competitor in Marketing

They are usually stronger, have a bigger market share, or more advertising and marketing budget. Sometime, they are just got the location or started the business “earlier” than you. Yes they are your competitors! So how do we move around and “survive” with them around especially when marketing is in concern? Read the rest of this entry »

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