I've been a member of a business networking organisation for women since 2005, and I couldn't have built my business without the support of an incredible network of women.  When I moved to Singapore with my family in late 2010 with no business contacts and very few social connections, I knew that networking was going to be a big part of establishing myself in our new home. I'm sharing you tips on how to succeed even if you hate business networking.

Having creatives as part of your team is always a wise decision. If you have a great product but can’t communicate its value to your audience, then you might miss out on big opportunities to show the world what you’ve got. Creatives know what they’re...

  Remote work is on the rise. More companies are creating opportunities for employees to work from wherever they like, as long as they are able to deliver the same work had they been in a more traditional office set up. And it’s exciting! Who doesn’t love the idea taking control of your own time, in your ideal comfortable space? But we understand that jumping in the water might worry some who are more used to their old routines, and that adjusting may take time. It’s true, remote work may not be for everyone. So we’re here to help you figure out if remote work is right for you.

Being a fresh grad, one might want to go into freelance for different reasons. Maybe you want to have some spending power during your ‘funemployment’. Maybe you’re not sure if a desk job really is for you. Or maybe you’re dealing with post-uni existential crisis and you want to explore other fields. Whatever your reason, here are some tips to getting started as a fresh grad.

  Your online profile speaks volumes - sometimes it’s the first impression you’ll make on a new visitor. Are you captivating your ideal audience in your profile, or in your ‘About’ page? Believe it or not, there is a right and a wrong way to write your online profile. That just means there’s one version that’s going to bore your audience … but if you just tweaked it, it could marvel them.

  When you hear the word networking, what comes to mind? People usually associate networking with business cards, introductions, pitching, meeting people, selling yourself, referrals and finding clients. But at the heart of it, what does networking really mean?