Young Entrepreneurship

November 24, 2011

As a company that houses Junior Achievement, a world renowned charity organisation that promotes entrepreneurship amongst young people, our belief and experience is that every young person has tremendous potential for entrepreneurship. The challenge for our Singaporean youth today is that we live in a society characterized by ‘kiasuism.’ We are not only afraid to […]

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Human Capital

November 23, 2011

It is not enough to pursue the best talents. Companies need to build on their branding to attract them. Current and potential employees are not just looking for the best jobs, but they are also looking for the best employers. They want to enjoy the best experience, fulfillment and results – simply because, other than […]

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Teaching Your Kids About Money

November 22, 2011

Parents are the best persons to educate kids about financial management. They need to teach kids, like any critical skills, how to manage money. The best way to do it is to improve their financial literacy and set an example of good financial habits as kids very often learn by imitation. One of the first […]

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Searching For The ‘Secret Of Wealth’

November 21, 2011

After completing my studies, I went on a very interesting journey. This journey took me more than 30 years. At a young age, I thought there was a ‘Secret Of Wealth’. If I got hold of it, I would be rich and wealthy for the rest of my life. Little did I realize, the journey […]

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Leadership Succession

November 20, 2011

As the winner of the Asia Responsible Entrepreneurship Award for investing in people, we believe that every great organisation is led by great leaders together with great teams. Our business model is therefore based on a ‘leader build leaders who will then go on to build more and better leaders’ momentum. The quality of our […]

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Renewing My Mind To Create Wealth

November 19, 2011

I was programmed to fail and to be poor – unless I renew my mind to be wealthy. When I was young, I learned about The Four Temperaments. It is a well regarded tool that has been widely taught by Tim LaHaye, a man I respect for his spiritual insights. However, every use can be […]

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People With Disabilities

November 18, 2011

A mindset change is needed at every level of an organisation to remove the clouds of ignorance and apathy towards employment, retention and advancement of people with disabilities. We need to recognize many of these people have unique education, experience and talents that can value-add to a business. They can be more loyal, committed and […]

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Transforming My Beliefs To Be Wealthy

November 17, 2011

My beliefs will define my destiny. In a small town in Johore, the foreman of a textile factory would pass a bakery shop every morning. He would adjust his watch according to the clock that was hung outside the shop. On the day of his retirement, he went into the shop to thank the owner. […]

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Greying Population

November 16, 2011

For a change, we should address the challenge of a greying population from a bottom-up perspective. First, we need to look at how to enable the elderly and the soon-to-be elderly not only to age gracefully but to also commit themselves to a meaningful and productive life. Without their will to live and the spirit […]

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Having Faith To Be Wealthy

November 15, 2011

I will never forget the mezzanine floor of the former Mandarin Orchard Hotel for the rest of my life. It will always bring back bitter sweet memories. That was the location of the lounge where Jimmy Chan, Singapore’s equivalent of Richard Clayderman, would hold fort. It was also the place where I would, in time […]

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