I put down what I have learnt when I had to run a retail shop. It was a humbling experience because retailing is so complex. <br><br>Customers depend on you, and suppliers always have their own agendas and push what they think you should sell. However these are not what customers want to buy. Your duty is to the customer.<br>At the same time, your investors trust you to bring back a certain return on their backing and support f ...
I enjoyed my stint in teaching employment laws and HR practice and policy to groups of students from the Trade Unions, the HR departments of multi-national companies and the personnel department of small and medium sized organizations.<br><br>I notice that there has been a lack of understanding of the trends in the development of the only one resource that Singapore has – human talent.<br><br>This book helps people who wa ...
Few Canadians have fought harder or longer for national unity and bilingualism than Lowell Green. <br><br>"That was then," says Green. "I have come full circle and am now convinced that it would be best for all concerned if Quebecers were to buck up their courage, cut the cord and, just as many other countries have done, become master in their own house."<br><br>As is his style, Green, ...
Many entrepreneurs start out with lots of passion and enthusiasm in their business but get burnt out after suffering a few bumps and bruises along the way. Some may even quit eventually. Others may become too entrenched in the day-to-day operations of the business that they degenerate from an energetic entrepreneur into an overworked and confused workhorse, doomed for failure.<br><br>The key to keep the fire burning and sustaining yo ...
This is a guide specially written for Singapore business people who wish to start and operate a child care centre in Singapore. The Singapore government has initiated to have 200 day care centres to be built from 2013 to 2017 to enable women to work in Singapore.<br><br>At the same time, the flow of household help could tail off as supplier countries like Indonesia, the Philippines experience a surge in economic activity and job crea ...
If you are starting an enrichment program for kids and students, then this is the guide for you. In this handy guide, the author shares with you the tips and tricks of running an enrichment education business. Topics covered include: <br><br>– Importance of Enrichment Education <br>– Understanding Consumer Behaviour<br>– Knowing Yourself<br>– Pricing Your Enrichment Programme<br>– Location As A Success Factor& ...
In this book, Vincent Gabriel teaches you how to make an assessment of yourself to find the right kind of business opportunity for self-employment. It covers business planning, and how to set the right goals for self-employment so that your family and your finances will not be in jeopardy. Some of the opportunities discussed in the book includes: <br>Freelance writing, freelance teaching, coaching, mentoring and consultancy, small F&B ...
Ninety percent of all new restaurants started by new business owners failed. Vincent Gabriel, a food and management consultant shows you how a restaurant can survive its first year, based on understanding the critical factors that will make your operation a success. The topics covered are: <br>* Food Business Models<br>* Knowing Your Customer<br>* Franchise As A Food Business Tomorrow<br>* Menu Planning And Design<br&g ...
"TOWKAY HO SEH BOH?" which means "How Are You Boss?" in English is the first straight-talking book of business lessons written in English with a good dose of Singlish, Hokkien and Chinese. <br><br>This book became a Singapore Bestseller after it was launched and was translated into Indonesian language and published in Indonesia. <br><br>The author provides readers with a realistic pictu ...