As business owners, we have a duty of care to ensure that the waste we produce is handled and disposed of correctly.  Proper waste management not only fulfils our environmental responsibilities but can also significantly contribute to our business’s success.  With Singapore’s ambitious goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050, it is a moral obligation and a strategic advantage to do our part in helping preserve and protect the environment. The Importance of Waste Management for Businesses in Singapore Did you know that in Singapore, about 6.86 million tonnes of solid waste were generated in 2022, of which only 3.55 million tonnes were recycled?  This statistic underscores the need for a concerted effort in responsible waste management practices across the country.  The good news is that as a business owner, you can contribute to such efforts by doing something as simple as managing your waste correctly❗. What Exactly is Waste Management? Proper waste management is a systematic approach to handling, collecting, transporting, processing, recycling, and disposing of waste materials in an environmentally responsible and sustainable manner.  It aims to reduce the negative impact of business waste on the environment, public health, and society.  The goal is to reduce waste

OMG! Dragon Ball is back! 🎉 The popular franchise is commemorating its 40th Anniversary by giving its fans a new series this October. Unfortunately, the franchise’s original creator Akira Toriyama, passed away earlier this year in March 2024.  This new anime series, produced by Toei Animation, promises to live up to the lofty legacy that the creator has left behind. 👍 Hold on to your hats as the much-anticipated anime series returns to your screens on Crunchyroll. Check out the full press release below:   “DRAGON BALL DAIMA” EPISODIC SERIES TO STREAM WITH SUBTITLES ON CRUNCHYROLL THIS OCTOBER Based on a New Story and Characters Designs from Creator Akira Toriyama, This Original Anime Series from the Dragon Ball Franchise Commemorates the 40th Anniversary of the Manga’s Serialization ©BIRD STUDIO/SHUEISHA, TOEI ANIMATION Watch the official trailer Singapore (September 13, 2024) – In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Akira Toriyama’s original manga, which launched the Dragon Ball anime franchise, legendary studio Toei Animation brings fans a brand new adventure. Dragon Ball DAIMA, the upcoming original anime series based on a new Dragon Ball story and characters from creator Akira Toriyama, will be available to stream with subtitles on Crunchyroll starting October

You Technologies Group strikes again with their new financial product YouBiz.  After their huge success with YouTrip, this new product is designed to help small businesses streamline their business payments, especially with other overseas businesses How you may ask? 🤔 Apart from allowing companies to manage expenses in up to nine currencies with zero foreign currency transaction fees, companies can earn unlimited 1% cashback on all spending using the YouBiz corporate card. 🤯 The setup is quick and easy, with zero hidden fees.  This card is perfect for any small to medium businesses that have regular transactions with other overseas entities, who want a simple and easy-to-use payment platform. If that is your company, you must read on to find out more! Sign up at https://biz.you.co/register?promo-code=YFZAB1GA, or use our referral code YFZAB1GA.  You’ll get S$50 when you spend at least S$5 with your card within 90 days after account approval. Get 1% Unlimited Cashback Using The YouBiz Corporate Card Source: Pexels There is no better feeling than getting back some of the money you are going to spend anyway. 💰 With this card, you will receive the best unlimited cashback rate in the market.  However, take note of the types

Image a beautiful home office that is also practical. 🤔 Today your home office should be more than just a workplace. It is also a spot that keeps you comfortable, inspires, and an environment that is enjoyable when you are working. 🪴 A home office is not just simply an exercise of choosing office furniture.  You can also build in your personality and personal tastes just to make it a little more, you. No matter the type of house that you are in, here are some design ideas to make your office space super awesome and productive. Start At The Right Place For Your Ideal Home Office First things first, find the right location. But what is the right place to set up a home office?   Choose a space that’s quiet and away from distractions (like TV or other electronics) and where natural light is able to come in easily. 🌞  Sunlight is the key as it is good for your health, so find a room with nice big windows. 🪟 Source: Pexels Clean Your Workspace For A Clearer Mind There’s nothing worse than a messy desk when you’re trying to stay productive. 😵‍💫  Keeping things organised is key to

Have you ever had a dilemma between grading your Pokemon TCG cards yourself or with a third-party service? What did you end up choosing? 🤔 If you had not done it yourself, likely you must have thought that the process appears very troublesome. Just take a look at PSA or CGA stringent packing guidelines, and there are numerous pages and details to fill in on their online forms. 🤯 For most, it is enough hassle to just send their cards to a third party for bulk grading (also known as bulk submission services). But what are the drawbacks of going through a third party?  Horror stories of third parties swapping out cards for their own inferior quality cards, to pass off as the customer’s card, tops the list of things that could go wrong. ❌ And think, other than yourself, who will care more about your cards? Certainly not the third party. In most cases, in fact, sending your cards to PSA by yourself may end up being a better option. Here’s why. Source: Pexels Your Valuable Card May Be Switched Out By A 3rd Party Provider Imagine you were a third-party service provider and a customer hands you a

May I have some Chai Tea, please?  This is a common order that you hear, especially when referring to Indian tea. Yet, bizarrely, saying “chai tea” is like saying “tea tea”. So are the terms “Chai” and “Tea” the same thing? Technically, yes. Both terms would refer to the same beverage, and their difference stems from their historical roots in trade routes. Thus in different parts of the world, some say “Tea” while others say “Chai”. 🍵 Tea Originated From Fujian And Spread Via Sea Trade Routes At the heart of this story lies a simple linguistic distinction: “Tea if by sea and Chai if by land.”  This phrase sums up how ancient trade routes affect the spread of languages across continents. The word ‘Tea’ comes from the coastal Min Chinese dialect spoken in the Fujian province. In the Min Chinese dialect, it was pronounced as ‘teh’ (sounds like tay).  European traders, particularly the Portuguese, Dutch, and later the British, adopted this term as they accessed China via sea. Chai Originated From Mandarin Chinese And Spread Via The Silk Route On the other hand, Chai comes from the Mandarin word chá (茶). As the commodity passed through the Silk Road