The case of the workaholic CFO: Dennis Cheong was very happy with
his well-paying job. He was a workaholic boss who would spend
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DENNIS Cheong, 46, is the chief financial officer of IntelliJen
Computers Inc, a multinational corporation that manufactures computers
for the Asian market. He enjoys his . . .
Effective ways of reducing business costs: crude methods to
reduce costs--such as downsizing--are not effective and may harm a
b
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There may come a time when a business is faced with the need to cut
expenses. It could be a slump in the economy or the threat of a new
competitor. Or it may simply be the . . .
Tough times for Enzer.
LISTED company Enzer Corporation Ltd was featured in our December
2004 issue as a Singapore firm going places. Along with Akira, it was
then, one of the fastest home-grown electronics brands making . . .
Why businesses may fail: why some businesses fail and why some
succeed is debatable. There are various factors behind business
f
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SUCCESS in business is never automatic. It isn't strictly
based on luck, although a little never hurts. It depends primarily on
the owner's foresight and organisation. Even . . .
Binding entrepreneur takes calculated risks: while some say that
the Singapore printing industry is in the sunset phase, the sur
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SOON Mah Kit, 63, started his career in the noble profession. In
1970, he landed in Lisieux, a town in Normandy, France, to study book
binding. Little did he know that this . . .
Enjoy a meal after the sky trip: the new restaurant at the
Singapore Flyer serves Boston fare with an Irish ambiance.(EXQUISITE
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The much publicised Singapore Flyer is the latest major tourist
attraction to open in the Marina Bay waterfront. To add to the
"flyer experience" of the 165-metre tall . . .
Making inexpensive voice and video calls: voice over Internet
protocol (VoIP) calls have shifted from the PC to compatible resid
VOICE over Internet protocol (VoIP) uses a dial-up or broadband
connection to make free calls over the Internet. It is a technology for
transmitting voice conversations via the Internet and one of . . .
Making that shopping experience more enjoyable: experience
designers and visual merchandisers have a complete understanding of t
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When a retail store first opens, you need to pull customers in and
motivate them to buy. That attraction takes more than good products; it
takes an "experience". Retail is . . .
Make a graceful exit: in today's workplace, spending your
entire career with one firm is no longer the norm. As opportunities
ar
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NOT too long ago, a colleague lamented that resigning was difficult
thing to do. Another remarked that it was not really that difficult and
it set me thinking. Leaving a . . .
Ways to stay afloat in the changing business landscape: in these
changing times, companies no longer operate in the traditional
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THE world is changing. It is more competitive. Organisations have
no choice but to make changes to stay competitive and remain in
business.
The employment practices of . . .
The power of first impressions: psychologists have long asserted
that people make up their minds about those they meet for the f
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Why is it that we can walk into a room, and instantly feel able to
talk with ease to a particular person even if he is a stranger to us?
Why is it that when we put our . . .
Saving the reefs for future generations: a third of the
world's reefs are in southeast Asia. The natural heritage of the
region
THE Serenity and beauty of the underwater world we see in
television documentaries make us want to learn scuba-diving so that we
can really see the scenes up-close. In Singapore, the marine . . .
Innovation leadership creates high morale and idea-rich
environment: innovation is the source of competitive advantage and
profi
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INVESTORS pay for innovation. It is the source of competitive
advantage and profits because it reduces costs, raises productivity,
improves products, and attracts . . .
Next generation unified communications for better collaboration:
communications and collaboration will become critical elements
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AS THE world moves towards ubiquitous, seamless data connectivity
to support a global economy, most people will have high quality access
to almost any information, . . .
A career as a sommelier: one option for those wishing to enter
the hospitality industry is to be a sommelier. Sommeliers are
spe
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WHEN customers in an upscale restaurant want to order a bottle of
wine with dinner, they could be overwhelmed by or are unfamiliar with
the selections offered on the wine . . .
Time to green up the data centres: a new survey shows that while
CEOs and CIOs may be championing green information technology,
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WE'VE I HEARD so much about green information technology'
IT, initiatives recently you'd be forgiven for thinking that
everybody had this under control. You might be . . .
Team building revisited: when team building is done right,
organisations reap rewards in team effectiveness, leadership, and
pos
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TEAM building isn't merely something organisations do because
it creates harmonious work groups, or is fun to do. It is a way to bring
out the power of collaboration among . . .
Analysing company training and development needs: the usefulness
of HRD activities to the organisation can be justified only by
DESPITE an upsurge in human resource development (HRD) activities
in organisations, training departments are still hard put to justify
their usefulness and importance to their employers. Part of . . .
Enjoy fish head curry on banana leaf: when in Little India, do as
the Indians do--eat curry and rice with your fingers. Start yo
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DINING OFF the banana leaf is probably as environmentally friendly
as it is rustic. For the urban dweller, the banana leaf would be an
unusual crockery item. For regulars . . .
Delight customers with the magic experience: MAGIC stands for
Make a Great Impression on Customer. To truly differentiate themse
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IT IS becoming increasingly evident that organisations today are
staging positive memorable experience as a new competitive edge to
attract and retain customers. B Joseph . . .
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