Author Archives: john woo

With the World Health Organisation (WHO) characterising COVID-19 as a global pandemic, the world has changed rapidly. While the stress is potentially straining on public health systems, the economic effects

In less than 100 days, the COVID-19 crisis has evolved from an outbreak in China to a global pandemic. Next to the catastrophic human tragedy, the crisis has rocked the

With a market capitalisation of nearly SGD400 billion, the top ten companies in Singapore influence the manufacturing, real estate, transport, food, retail, financial and communications sector in the entire ASEAN region.

Successful businesses don’t just focus on generating lots of revenue, they also seek to maximise earnings and make attractive returns to their investors. There are only two steps to maximising

Recently, there have been discussions about the need to shake things up a little bit in the Singaporean start-up environment. This is mainly to free up much-needed capital for well-managed

The best way to predict a company’s future is to plan it. But planning must be based on reliable information and strategy. Today, businesses in Singapore, whether large corporations or

Cost-cutting in business is not always an easy affair. It requires well-thought, objective and bold decisions. Nonetheless, it is an essential aspect of managing a business that cannot be ignored

Many entrepreneurs believe that the hardest part about strategy is coming up with an excellent one. But that’s not accurate. Whether it is a brilliant product, a breakthrough in technology,

Work life is extremely important, and the hours you choose to spend on administrative tasks or your business matters. Time management is crucial as you can save your hours and

Did you know that SMEs make up more than 90% of all businesses in Singapore? They contribute to nearly 50% of the island’s GDP and employ more than 65% of