Author: Charmaine Ng

Journalist at Sector

How do you find the current process of buying packaging for your business or gifting needs? If you are like most business owners or shoppers, you may have found it to be frustrating and costly. Many packaging suppliers take a long time to respond and even a simple question regarding bulk discounts may take multiple emails. These packaging suppliers tend to favour bulk orders, which means that personal shoppers or small business owners are forced to pay a premium. In some cases, you may not even be allowed to buy the packaging if you do not fulfil the minimum order…

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Get ready to be blown away by the Global Startup Fest! Happening this March, the convention is a 1-day hybrid event organised by The Sandbox at Ngee Ann Polytechnic in conjunction with SWITCH (Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology). The Global Startup Challenge is the main highlight of the convention, with top teams pitching their ideas to industry experts and the public across ASEAN, China and India. The event celebrates young trailblazers and budding global entrepreneurs in Singapore, while showcasing the fruits of the GIA (Global Innovation Alliance) initiative. Whether you’re an established entrepreneur or an aspiring startup founder, you’re…

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Stuck writing a marketing proposal? Need a plumber? Scared of the roach in your room? Hire a Hero with Quest, a groundbreaking community platform that allows anyone to get help on daily tasks. Quest is that internet bestie you never knew you needed, linking you to a network of peers who can help you with anything. How is Quest different from other gig economy platforms? Quest is an innovative digital community that allows anyone to get help for anything. Unlike other gig economy platforms which focus on professional tasks, Quest positions itself as a peer-to-peer community. No problem is too…

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Have you ever been stuck paying exorbitant agency fees for a digital marketing campaign that just wasn’t reaping results? Or requested for help on a task, only to realise it wasn’t included in the contract? Thankfully, there’s now a way for you to get quality digital marketing services done for you – with zero commitment and a hundred percent transparency! Say goodbye to long-term contracts and hidden costs with Soosh! How does Soosh work? Simply start your monthly or quarterly subscription with Soosh to get a dedicated assistant for your digital marketing needs. You get an unlimited number of jobs…

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“Study hard, get a good stable job, and work till retirement.” This mantra no longer works for our generation, which is constantly on the lookout for smart ways of escaping the rat race and achieving financial freedom. This could be through starting a small business, becoming a freelancer, or doing content creation. Building the life you love is sure to come fraught with its own challenges – but your bank shouldn’t be one of them! Friz takes care of your finances and frees you to do what you love most. Unlike conventional banks, Friz understands how it’s like to juggle…

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