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Where did first half of the year go? With our calendars jam-packed with appointments, errands and endless distractions, there’s a chance you may have lost focus on the things that matter and may...
Rio De Janeiro (Rio) is the famous seaside town in Brazil known for its beautiful beaches such as Copacabana and Ipanema, the Sugarloaf mountain, Christ the Redeemer Statue and its densely...
We love our dads, corny jokes, quirks and all. And while we are often reluctant to admit it, we are grateful for the advice they give us; old-fashioned, weird, and *face-palm* inducing as it might be.
Calling all FinTech startups in Singapore – if you are looking to take your business to the next level with the aid of industry experts and resources, this is an opportunity not to be missed....
So, you’re ready to launch your online business – to get started you need the perfect domain name. It’s an important decision – you’re excited, you want something unique, and you want it...
It’s almost June and that time of the year when Singaporeans love to travel. If you’ve already booked your holiday, then lucky you! But for those of us who may have left our plans on the...
This Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating mums who do it all – juggling work and motherhood, while still making time for themselves, and looking effortlessly stylish through it all. Someone who...
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, on 8th May. There’s a slim chance you may have forgotten about it, and you’ve not even got down to planning a gift for your mum. It happens to the...
We’re well into the year but it’s not too late – learn about the trends in 2016 that can help drive online shopping on your website. From mobile-optimized to mobile-first For the past few...
There's nothing quite as fun as sprucing up your home with quirky finds. Instead of going through a costly and inconvenient renovation, all you need to do for an interior refresh can be as simple...
Flower delivery services are essential in our gift-gifting arsenal, and we’re always on the lookout for unique and bespoke services that can up our gifting cred. That’s why we love these 5...
Here is our roundup of our favourite online stores offering good fashion, food and lifestyle products, coupled with some sweet shipping deals. Get ready to shop smarter and better! For the...
In celebration of International Women’ s Day on 08 March, we’re celebrating the #ladyboss, women who have followed their passions and taken risks to start their own businesses. Pursuing their...
In this installment of #PayPalChats, we wanted to speak to the people who keep the technology at PayPal running efficiently. And who better than Diana, a senior software engineer in PayPal!...
Building a new business is an exciting but very time-intensive endeavor. For many entrepreneurs, finding time for a personal life can feel next to impossible. While running your own business gives...
As an entrepreneur, you’re likely accustomed to getting things done on your own. And like many of your peers, the bulk of your working hours are probably spent working in periods of isolation....
Google has shown us that visitors coming from a search engine are often almost ready to buy a given service or product. Even better, organic search traffic is free. This is why SEO is so important...
Small business success in today’s global marketplace means staying ahead of the curve by following key business and consumer trends – from innovations in shipping logistics, to tracking the...
Joe got his e-commerce site up a few months ago. While business hasn’t been bad – product is moving – he’s noticed that quite a few customers are only one-item or one-time buyers. For...
Running a business is full of opportunities and risks. Online marketing and selling of services and intangible goods such as coding, tuition, translation, copywriting, design, travel and...
People are naturally concerned about customers leaving their e-commerce stores without completing a transaction. Conversion rate or traffic/transactions has been a pretty standard way to measure...
Rachel Chan decided to pack in her job at a startup to start a company of her own after years of working for someone else. And despite the tremendous amount of stress and work involved, it’s a...
Never in John Jervis Lee’s wildest dreams did he imagine that he and his best friend would one day own and operate one of Singapore’s — even Asia’s — leading web hosting providers. For...
In the world of e-commerce, there’s no shortage of things you’ll find online; it’s a saturated space, filled to the brim with merchants who think their idea is unique. It takes a bit of...
The growing consumer demand in China is the topic of nearly every marketer or retailer. Countless experts have pinpointed them as a target market, but how can local small business-owners open a...
Among the many challenges of a strong export strategy, correctly pricing goods and services is perhaps the most important. How do you account for the complex variables of selling overseas? Here...
The truth is, there's no getting around the fact that mobile devices will be Asia's first choice when it comes to shopping online. Research by PayPal has found that mobile commerce (or m-commerce) is
Here’s what to do about it… E-commerce retailers are spending a lot of time polishing their shopping cart experience to minimise abandonment. Extensive analytics, A/B testing and optimisation...
There are three main reasons why consumers buy from a new online store rather thna from an online competitor or an offline retail outlet. They are: Better Price Broader or unique Selection Greater...
In the past years, I’ve been observing that more and more consumers are embracing the ease and convenience of shopping online. It's become part of the rhythm of life and the trend doesn’t seem...
A new spirit of entrepreneurial-ism is quickly spreading across Southeast Asia. Big strides in e-commerce and technology have changed the game, affording individuals and small businesses the...
Best Practices for Selling Online Through a Website Your website is a showcase for your products and services, so it's imperative that you get the design and functionality right. But just what are...
It's easier to start a business now than at any time in our history. And it's not just the fashionable, highly funded tech startups I see popping up across Asia, but also individuals selling their...
1. Plan your entry into a new country Research the target market thoroughly to determine supply and demand, and existing competitors. Merchants should also find out if the Internet, payment and...
Travel is a booming online business that continues to grow year after year. In Southeast Asia, it's become the second biggest e-commerce category. When you look at all the powerful online tools...
Time is precious. The age-old expression rings especially true today, as life and business seem to move faster to accommodate new strides in communication and technology. Many people agree that...
The Game is Changing Year after year, online gaming continues to sweep the popular imagination. It's no longer a niche market targeting geeks, techies and kids. There are games for every kind of...
Find out how to get your promotion started: Choose the Type of Promotion There are many different kinds of promotions you can try. You just have to know your audience and figure out what will work...
There are lots of options when it comes to advertising on the web, including search engine advertising and banner advertising, or listing your business in online directories. Here are some...
Great Reasons to Start Doing Business on the Web Did you know that Southeast Asians spend an average of 17.5 hours a month online reading emails, working, catching up over social networks, as well...
Selling commodity products – items such as office supplies or pet food – online is no longer a novel proposition. There is a vast array of different stores across Southeast Asia – many of...
Why is Social Media Important? Social media is all about the conversations. If you create a conversation with your customers, they will become more engaged with you and your company, and your...
A report has discovered that businesses in the food and beverage industry, as well as retailers, have the most problems achieving Payments Card Industry (PCI) Compliance compared to other industry...
Small businesses are the backbone of economies throughout the world. As an example: In Singapore, they make up for 99% of all enterprises. Increasingly, consumers are willing to forego trips to...
4 Tips to Help Boost Your Cash Flow As the saying goes, cash is king, especially for small businesses. Smaller enterprises rely on cash coming into the business as fast as possible to pay for...
A new generation of consumers is changing the way they shop online. They’re hungry for new experiences and unique products that are not necessarily available at home or in their immediate...
More than ever, consumers are avoiding the hassle of going to the store and opting to buy products and services online. And it's not just that new customers are discovering the ease and...