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De-cluttering the office or your home is a significant undertaking. You need a significant amount of time to go through the items to determine what is worth retaining, what you can toss out and what you prefer to relocate elsewhere. Things such as old clothes, broken furniture or malfunctioning appliances that you have repeatedly procrastinated…

Tips for Creating an Entertainment Area in Your Home

Most homeowners in Singapore would not even consider the idea of creating an entertainment room or area in their home considering the limited living space that a typical house has in Singapore. The task of adding space for a game room in their homes is definitely a big challenge given the limited space to work…

Work+Store X PickJunction – MayDay Bazaar

Here’s what the exciting offers to look for! Electronics – More than 500 electronic items such as TV, monitors, Dyson Fan, residential fan and more! Lifestyle – Perfume, health products, women wellness & beauty products, DIY grout products and home improvement stuff. Handmade & Arts – Balloons & handmade keychains, animal stools, handmade natural soap, canister and household items. Kids & Parents – Kids…

Types of Costs Incurred for an E-Commerce Business

Due to the skyrocketing cost of rent, many business owners are opting to sell online and e-commerce is increasingly becoming a favourite way to trade. If you are thinking of entering the industry, check to see what your competitors are doing. Do not just copy what exists, add value and improve your market offering. Just…

How to Safely Wrap and Protect Fragile Items for Storage

Are you planning to move house or office? Or perhaps you are planning to create more space in your home or workplace. Whatever the reason for the move, you will most likely need to put away some items to create space for your new location or enable ease of transportation. A good idea will be…

Ways To Design An Efficient And Fun Office For Work

Today, the dynamics of the younger working population has given rise to office concepts that introduce creativeness, fun and relaxation into the working experience. When it comes to the topic of dream offices, big names like Google and Facebook are some of the most amazing offices that comes into people’s minds. While you may not…

Best Ways to Manage a Handmade Good Store

Most handmade goods store owners in Singapore start as hobbyists. They love what they do, but they tend to ignore other things like marketing, inventory management and planning for the future of the business. As handmade crafts are becoming more popular among buyers in Singapore, handmade goods entrepreneurs should consider shifting from a hobbyist to…

How to Create Space to Welcome Guests in Your House

Hosting guests is something that one may experience, especially for families who gather with their relatives regularly or someone who loves to invite their friends over. However, most of us think that creating a welcoming space in our home for guests is a great challenge primarily because of a lack of space. Our homes are…

Tips for E-Commerce Businesses to Better Manage Inventory

What comes to your mind when you mention e-commerce? For many people in Singapore, the first thoughts often rush to fancy websites and Facebook pages, an aggressive online marketing campaign and impressive Google metrics. Without a doubt, these are crucial for you to have a successful e-commerce enterprise. However, few people will think of inventory…

Ways a Small Business Can Cut Costs

Businesses are all about profit and if yours is a fast growing enterprise you could be dealing with a common problem: How to manage your growing inventory and cut costs. A significant challenge that affects most start-ups in Singapore is managing high expenses. You can reduce costs by increasing operational efficiency. That means making the…

How to Create a Proper Nursing Area for Your Baby at Home

Taking care of your baby is a full-time job. Once the child arrives, your life stops and everything will revolve around him or her. All the decisions you make will depend on whether the baby’s welfare is considered and prioritised. It is a pleasant and sweet job that will fill you with immense joy and…

Easy Tips to Prevent Kids from Sustaining Injuries at Home

Homes with children run a higher risk of suffering accidents than those without and many injuries have been reported to have occurred at home. Safety measures need to be taken to minimise such accidents that occur at home due to negligence. Some of these injuries include but are not limited to; falls, burns, and cuts.…

How to Live Comfortably in Your House with a Big Family

While uncommon in Singapore, there are some families with a large number of family members living under one roof. Are you one of the families who have more than four children or one that is living with two or three generations of your family in the same house? If you are, this guide here will…

6 Things You Should Store Elsewhere Apart from Home

Clearing up space in your home can benefit your wellbeing more than you think. A congested living environment will not only bring discomfort to your daily activities, it may also frustrate your mind as well. There are many things in your home that you do not actually need and can be removed or stored elsewhere…

Three Ways to Prepare Your House for Your New Baby

Whether you live in a small apartment or a big home, welcoming a new baby requires adequate preparation. Your home will require an overhaul to ensure your baby is safe and comfortable in her new world. The mother too needs to be as comfortable as possible as she nurses the newborn. You will require space…

What to Do With The Toys That Your Kids Have Outgrown

Toys are great for kids as they enable them to have fun while learning and buildings skills. However, kids grow bored of their toys quickly and parents often have to get new toys when their kids have outgrown their old ones. These toys end up taking up space in your home and adding on to…

How to Create the Perfect Space for Your New Dog in Your Home

Dogs are humanity’s best friend. Besides being a playmate, they offer security and companionship. Are you considering to start the Year of the Dog with one of your own? The idea of bringing this pet into your home, however, may not be pleasant without the right conditions in place. Besides the vet tour to have…

Household Tips for Parents Who Are Preparing For a Baby

The arrival of a newborn brings a mixed reaction from parents with some being happy and anxious at the same time. Some parents, especially first-timers, get carried away by excitement as they anticipate their new born’s arrival and dwell more on the less important matters. As a parent, you should first put your house in…

Best Ways to Store or Display Your Awesome Book Collection

If you are a book lover, then you probably have shelves of them in your house. Books are bulky and whether few or many, they will occupy a lot of space. For this reason, extra storage is necessary. Books require careful keeping to ensure its durability. Proper storage implies keeping them safe and free of…

Ways to Run Your Retail E-Commerce More Efficiently

For any retail e-commerce business operating in Singapore, increasing your revenue is the ultimate business goal. However, it is not easy to save money in the retail e-business industry these days as the competition is very tough and high budgets often have to be allocated to marketing and sales efforts. Under such circumstance, the only…

How to Take Care of Your LEGO Collection

Whether you are a kid, a grownup or in your late 50s, you can take joy and at the same time test your building and critical thinking skills using LEGOs. However, LEGOs can be a source of great pain too since it can get challenging and inconvenient for players to properly store them. This is…

Creating a Learning Space that Your Toddler Will Love

Learning is an integral part of human development. For toddlers, this process should be fun and engaging. The learning does not have to be in an enclosed classroom setup. Kids can learn well both indoors and outdoors. To make the learning process an easy one, you will need to consider some factors. For a toddler…

How to Create a Safe and Fun Play Area for Your Kids at Home

Play is important and forms part of a child’s development. Actively engaging children in play ensure that they develop the right cognitive skills. Through play, the children develop language skills, a critical aspect of their development. You can engage your child in different types of games depending on their age. During playtime, accidents may happen…

6 key takeaways from Singapore Budget 2018 for e-commerce businesses

Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat has revealed the Government’s Budget statement for Financial Year (FY)2018 in Parliament on Monday (19 February). Here are the 6 highlights (and most talked about) every e-commerce business owner need to know: 1.GST WILL BE RAISED BY 2 PERCENTAGE POINTS – The increased GST will be implemented some time from 2021 to 2025. The…

Five Spring Cleaning Tips for This Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year is just around the corner and you are hosting guests in your home. However, your house looks like a giant mess and you are wondering how on earth guests will visit in this chaos. We all tend to accumulate unnecessary items in our homes, things that we cherish and things that we…

Some Valuable Tips for Reclaiming Your Garage Space

The actual purpose of a garage is to house a family’s vehicles to protect them from theft, accidents, and any other harmful elements. However, most homeowners end up using these areas to store other not-so-valuable belongings. This is the reason you will find most cars sitting outside on the roads, even when the home has…

Five Ways to Get Your House Ready For Chinese New Year

It’s that time of the year when you have to close the old and let in the new. You cannot afford to cross over with the dirt and trash in your home. Visitors will also drop by for the celebrations. Conceptualize enjoying your favourite meal in an ambient and clean environment. There is nothing that…

5 Situations for Which Self Storage Is the Perfect Solution

In a country like Singapore where residential housing is small and expensive, the rise in demand of self storage spaces is understandable. Many people living in Singapore consider these self storage units as an extension to their existing working and living spaces. The fact that self storage units offer a large number of uses is…

How to Maximise Space in Your Home Office

For a work-at-home mother or a freelancer, your home office is the place where you manage your business matters. As with any office, it should be a conducive environment that encourages productivity and be void of distractions. If your home office is cluttered and unorganised, it will not only take away its appeal, it will…

3 Handy Tips for Planning a Successful House Remodel

Ask any homeowner in Singapore if there is anything they would like to improve or change about their homes and chances are, you will get an endless wish list. Even people living in big houses and modern apartments have strong reasons to go for remodelling. Whether it is a lack of space or perhaps some…

Tips to Help You Move Successfully into Your New Home

Relocating can be a stressful and cumbersome task for many, and it is even more complicated when the children are involved. The process of packing up everything in your home and relocating to a different place is mind wrecking; whether you are moving across the streets of a country or borders of different countries. Unfortunately,…

How to Declutter Your Home Effortlessly

Well organised and tidy houses help in making life simpler and happier. You will find items you want to use quickly and the clean environment allows you to walk with confidence and breathe more deeply. However, keeping your house in this state is often easier said than done. With the hectic schedule, many people have…

How to Achieve a Neat Working Environment in Your Office

Organizing your office does not only mean rearranging and relocating files occasionally. It entails ensuring the office environment is neat, clean and orderly at all times, creating a conducive environment that enhances productivity. You do not have to spend all your time on organising your office; you can simply do it bit by bit. In…

Going Smart with Your Storage Habits

Storage units are essential in a wide range of situations. For instance, moving homes, decluttering your home or office and even for commercial storage needs. For whatever reason you are securing the unit, make sure you are using the storage space as efficiently as possible. Smart storage will give you as much value as possible…

Self-Storage 101: How to Select the Best Self-Storage Solution

A clean and organised environment can make a huge difference in your quality of life. One way of fostering simplicity is through de-cluttering your environment. A convenient and affordable way to get more organised is through self storage. But, how do you pick the best self storage solution? Consider the Amount of Space You Need…

How to Bring Down Your Expense on Self-Storage Spaces

The property scene in Singapore has seen a general shrinking in apartment size over the decade. It is increasingly difficult to find or create space in your property in Singapore and this can pose a huge frustration for many. Apartment prices have shot up, and more people are finding it less viable to rent or…

Here’s Why SMEs Are Turning to Self-Storage Solutions

Although personal and domestic items continue to dominate the use of self storage facilities in Singapore, the concept is growing in the minds and hearts of business owners, particularly for Small and Medium Enterprises (SME). The Self-storage Association of Asia[SS1] revealed that majority of business owners turn to self-storage as a critical cost-cutting strategy. Others…

A Fix For Expats Who Are Short of Storage Space in Singapore

Singapore is often dubbed a utopia for expats. It’s a great place to live, work and an international hub where people from around the world come to do business. However, there is a challenge for people who look to live and work in this utopia. Singapore’s property sizes have been shrinking over the years. What’s…

Creative Workspace Ideas for Students

Tired of fighting for a seat in cafes or the library when deadlines loom? Or paying $7 for a cup of coffee every day during exam season with many other tables of noisy students? Well, there’s a productive solution for those yearning for some peace, quiet and privacy. Imagine a workspace that you could decorate…

Stand Out from the Crowd with these ‘Out of the Box’ Business Ideas!

Image Source: Bond Girl Glam The modern shopper craves new shopping experiences and retailers are scrambling to think of ‘Out of the Box’ ideas to lure shoppers in. Convenience and flexibility are two key factors a consumer considers before making purchases, and many businesses are tailoring their business models to meet these factors. As a…

Creative Self-Storage Ideas for Men

Source: Interfar Finding a space that’s only your own (i.e. a man cave) is such a rarity in Singapore. Some may even say it’s impossible to afford! However, with our self-storage units, you have an affordable and secure space that can act like an extension to your home. The best part? Only you can access…

Did You Know? Only Work+Store Offers a Self-Retrieval Option for Our Valet Storage Services!

Storing items by the box at an external storage facility – in other words, Valet Storage – is a practice that’s quickly gaining speed in Singapore. With the concept of ‘You Pack, We Pick Up’, valet storage allows clients to maximise space in their home. Our valet will swing by your address, pick up your…

What Are You Saving for the ‘One Day’ that Never Comes?

Image Source: Frugal and Thriving 5 Things to Get Rid of in Your Home Right Now Face it: the ‘One Day’ you’re saving all your junk for will never arrive. Be it a ‘vintage’ desktop from 2002 or a puffy bright green bridesmaid’s dress from 1999, chances are, you’re never going to use it…

Listen Up, Ladies! Have You Always Wanted Your Own Affordable Walk-In Closet?

It’s common these days to see myriad self-storage ideas geared towards men: man caves, beer dens and even trophy rooms are among the top few search options when you Google ‘Self-Storage Ideas’. But what about creative ideas for ladies? A self-storage space can be a lady’s dream come true. In urban Singapore’s ‘mickey mouse’ flats,…

Workspace Tour: By Invite Only

Trixie Khong from By Invite Only talks workspace design What started as a curious meddling of chains and trinkets has since burgeoned into an established business. Founded in 2009, local jewellery label, By Invite Only, is housed in a workspace studio where jewellery pieces are handmade with love. Instead of a physical store, By Invite…

Storage Solutions: Kitchen Edition

Image Source: Mitre 10 5 tips to maximise storage space Maybe you’ve tried adopting a minimal lifestyle but found it wasn’t for you. Paring down things may not be practical because it’s hard to say goodbye to your prized possessions. Why not take a different approach and try maximising storage space instead? Homeowners often lament…

Be Your Own Boss — Effectively

Image Credit: Griffin Hill Five ways to become an accomplished self-starter Congratulations! You’ve packed your things and handed in that resignation letter. Now you may be wondering: What’s next? Taking the plunge to become your own boss can be liberating, but with great freedom comes great responsibility (and bills). Here are five challenges new bosses…

Why Your Business Needs a Storage Unit

Five advantages of extra storage space for smaller businesses If you operate your small business out of a rental space or from home, you’re probably aware of how quickly documents, appliances, and work supplies can take over your home and diminish your productivity. Here are five reasons why an external storage unit can benefit your…

Going Green at Work

Image Credit: Non Sprecare Easy, eco-friendly workplace solutions Want to refresh your workspace to be kinder to the environment but don’t know where to start? Here are some budget-friendly ways you can cultivate a greener culture at work. Don’t Leave a Paper Trail Computers make it easy to consolidate all important documents, such as records,…

Learning Lessons: KSISTERS, WHENIWASFOUR

All photos courtesy of KSISTERS and WHENIWASFOUR Local e-commerce entrepreneurs share business tips The local e-commerce scene has been thriving, with reports showing the market will soon be worth 7 billion USD by 2025. But owning an e-commerce business isn’t all sunshine and rainbows. We speak to two local e-commerce entrepreneurs — Jungmin, who runs KSISTERS, a…

The Ultimate Guide to Running a Business at 18 TIC

Business Essentials around 18 Tampines Industrial Crescent Just a little outside the heart of Pasir Ris lies the quiet neighbourhood of 18 Tampines Industrial Crescent. Apart from being home to many small business owners, the area is also known for its major shopping outlets and hidden food gems. If you’re settling your business in the…

When to Consider Renting a Storage Space

Homeowner’s Edition You’ve heard about the benefits of renting a storage space — it’s safe, affordable, and you get to maintain an organised, clutter-free home. But when should you actually consider renting a storage space? We’ve compiled a list of plausible reasons to make that rented storage space worth your time and money. You’ve recently…

Workspace Tour: Untitled Collective

Zachary Goh from Untitled Collective Talks Workspace Design Veterans in their field, Untitled Collective has spearheaded all kinds of creative campaigns. Recent projects like the UberEATS Singapore 1 Year Anniversary Events and the Singapore Street Festival 2017 are just one of the many testaments to their dedication to fulfilling creative visions. Their meticulous project management…

Why Your Business Needs a Content Strategy

Source: Zest London Best practices and how to effectively implement them Navigating the different ways businesses can reach out to its target audience is tricky — even more so in the digital age, where being connected 24/7 means you face an information overload. Having a content strategy can go a long way in establishing a…

Startups and Small Business – Having Trouble with your Logistics?

Image Credit: Fatos Tips and tricks for successful logistics You’re running from your warehouse to your office, recalculating your inventory every few days, losing records…

Storage Solutions: The Closet Edition

Image Credit: Ikea Organising tips for closet storage When it comes to closets, the golden question to ask is not how big or small your closet is but rather: how much can it truly fit? As one of the most versatile storage spaces, closets require a little planning for you to harness its full potential.…

How to Clear Out Your Virtual Junk

Image Source: The Florida Oracle Digital Decluttering The ease of a digitised life brings the difficulty in recognising digital disarray, thanks to the illusion of unlimited space. You may have your life in order, but very few of us actually have the discipline to regularly clean out our digital spaces. Here’s how you can get…

Sell Your Home for a Better Price

Image Source: Ambiance At Home Five steps to successful home staging First impressions count — that same principle applies when you’re trying to sell your home. The property market may be challenging to navigate, but staging your home will attract potential buyers to offer a better deal. Here’s how you can increase your home’s market…

Be Your Own Boss

Image Credit: University of Tartu Reasons why you should start your own business If you’re miserable working 9 to 5 in your office cubicle and adhering to commands from your boss, maybe it’s time to snap out of that unhappy work environment — maybe it’s time to become your own boss. Being self-employed may sound…

Revolutionising Real Estate

Image Credit: Virgin Popular workspace design trends You’ve secured your lease and crunched the numbers. Now the fun part begins: designing your workspace by optimising style, functionality, and square footage. Here’s how to get started. Hot-desking The concept of hot-desking, where employees get to work wherever they want in the office without being confined to an…

The Ultimate Guide to Running A Business at SIX80 Upper Thomson Road

Business Essentials around SIX80 SIX80 has the best of both worlds: the industrial district offers affordable rent and quiet workspaces, but is also connected to a neighbourhood hub of good food and business amenities. Here’s why the area is so popular with small business owners. Food Ban Leong Wah Hoe Throwing an informal company celebration?…

Are You Overconnected?

Image Credit: Elegant Themes Reasons to unplug from technology Studies have shown that the average person spends almost 8.5 hours a day on electronic devices — that’s 20 minutes longer than the time an average person sleeps a day! We’re all guilty of working off our devices after office hours, and there is often a…

Home Makeover Ideas For Next to Nothing

Chuck out your ‘use and throw’ mentality and embrace the ‘reduce, reuse, and recycle’ mantra with these easy upcycling projects at home. Still short on space no matter how hard you’ve tried to declutter? Time for a secret weapon: safe and flexible storage facilities outside of the house. Make your own wine cork bath mat…

Business Travel Hacks

If you’re a seasoned business traveller, you’ve probably been through it all — wrinkly clothes, jet lag, flight delays, and more turbulence than you care to remember. But with a little pre-flight planning, you can turn those business miles into stress-free, productive trips, and even clock your miles for your own benefit. Here’s how. Pack…

Renting A Self-Storage Unit At Work+Store

A simple and safe storage solution Have you ever decluttered and realised how much more spacious your home could potentially look? If only you could bear to get rid of all the things you haven’t parted with in years… There’s actually a super simple fix: self-storage units. They’re safe, affordable, and allow you to carve…

Rental Talk

A beginner’s guide to managing office rental budget

Frankly, how much you pay for rent depends on your business needs, and ultimately, your existing budget. Take the time to assess your needs, determine what kind of space works best for you, and plan your budget wisely.

5 Apps for Productivity and Organisation

Get yourself organised with a little help from technology! Smartphones and electronic devices may have been designed for communication and work, but hands up if you feel like they’ve become more of a distraction. Fret not — it is still possible to be productive and focused while on your phone. We’ve put together a list…

These Services Can Help Reduce Your Business Costs NOW!

The cost of doing business as a new start-up can be daunting. Here are three quick tips to help you keep costs low, stay efficient and look good!

Late Night Eats at 100 Eunos Avenue

The best supper spots around Eunos There’s a reason why the East has always been a favourite among foodies. When night falls in the industrial hood of 100 Eunos, take heart: there’s never a lack of good food around. Mr Teh Tarik Beat the heat with iced teh tarik and authentic putu piring at Mr…

How To Keep Your Home Organised

Image Credit: Inspirations and Celebrations Easy organisation hacks Having trouble keeping your home organised? Here’s how to keep things clutter-free with just a few easy steps. Hang a storage rack behind your bedroom door This simple fix maximises storage space but keeps your floor space clear, so it’s perfect for small apartments. Look for racks…

Workspace Tour: Rolla Productions

Jake Nam talks production studio design Singapore-based video production house, Rolla Productions, has produced some of the most memorable TV advertisements over the past two years, including the recent Milo Peng commercial starring Nathan Hartono. Led by Director Jake Nam, Rolla Productions cooks up its creative concepts in a humble but handsome studio located in…

Get Inspired By These Fab International Offices

Design inspiration from offices around the world! Drab office walls got you down? Gather inspiration from these offices around the world and shake up your workspace! Everlane San Francisco, USA If your workspace pulls heavy duty as a creative office, retail showroom, and storage space, look to US-based Everlane for major design lessons. Specialising in…

Workspace Tour: Proper People

Afzal Imram and Lin Ruiyin talk studio design It’s not often we come across an office, showroom, and design studio all in one — and in a shophouse built in the 1920s! Located in a quiet residential neighbourhood, Proper People runs their design studio from the quaint two-storey property, which also houses their second business,…

What is Conscious Consumerism?

Why green is the new black Conscious consumerism has taken the commercial world by storm — McDonald’s is now blogging about its corporate social responsibility, while over in the fashion retail word, brands like Everlane and Stella McCartney are thriving on their honest pricing and sustainable business ethics. But how successful is conscious consumerism, and…

Utilising Valet Storage at Work+Store

Hassle-free storage in Singapore! Want to have your home looking bright and spacious again? The solution lies in valet storage — a fuss-free storage service that collects your belongings and keeps them in a safe facility. Work+Store Valet is perfect for those of us who need storage help but don’t want the hassle of maintaining an…

5 Weekend Projects for a Quick Home Makeover

Image Credit: DIY Mag Want to give your home a facelift? Bust out the tools and dust off the tired furniture: here’s how to get your home spruced up in just one easy weekend! Hot tip: if you have bulky pieces waiting for their time of day at home, keep your home clutter-free by storing…

Late Night Eats at SIX80 Upper Thomson Road

The ultimate supper guide! 680 Upper Thomson Road might seem like a quiet neighbourhood, but do not be fooled — this district houses several lauded eateries to feed its residents and entrepreneur community. Many of these places open till late, which comes as good news to our growling stomachs after office hours. La Pizzaiola Those…

Why You Need an “Active Storeroom”

Treat your private storage unit like an extension of your own home! Constantly cleaning and organising your home can get old fast. At Work+Store Self-Storage, we understand that the clutter in your home might have sentimental value. No matter how hard you try to declutter, it may still be filled with myriad special items nobody…

E-commerce Essentials: Online Payment Gateways

A quick guide to Singapore’s most favoured payment portals If you’re running an online business, you should know online payment gateways are a key factor for your success — studies have shown that 50% of online shoppers would cancel their purchase if their preferred method of payment isn’t available. Choosing the ideal payment gateway…

Choosing the Right Workspace at Work+Store Space

Image Credit: Huffington Post Finding the right fit for your business in Singapore Got your brand, website, and team members all down? Great. Now, onto the next part of building your business: choosing a workspace. The easiest way to figure out how to choose a workspace is to examine the nature of your business and…

The Ultimate Guide To Running A Business At 100 Eunos

Image Credit: Lepak with Laops Business Essentials around Eunos 100 Eunos is a district rising in popularity for small business owners to set up home base. If you’re considering starting your business here, it’s definitely useful to know what the vicinity can offer you. This guide includes points of transport, food, and tons of other…

Give Dad What He Really Wants This Father’s Day

Image: Cigar Aficionado Every father dreams of having his own man cave – this year, you have the power to make Dad’s dreams come true by giving him his own space. Whether it’s a place to store his memories or a safe haven from the chaos of home, Work+Store’s self storage units offer secure, private and…

Business Insight: Shiva Designs Bespoke

Interview with Rima Shiva Who says you can’t have it all? Rima Shrivastava, a proud mother of two and the brain behind Shiva Designs Bespoke, has made it her life’s mission to make people’s lives a tad brighter by importing curated luxury handcrafted goods (think gorgeous French silverware by Fourchette & Chie and colourful hand-stitched…

Workspace Tour: In Merry Motion

Weiyan Chen & Joyce Li talk workspace design In Merry Motion began six years ago when founders Joyce Li and Chen Weiyan decided to turn their passion for experience design into a business. From handcrafting decorations for social events to transforming spaces for weddings, the pair’s clients include big names such as the National Library…

Clear Clutter – Make Space for You!

10 Things to Get Rid Of In Your Home Right Now Good news: If you’re looking for ways to create more space or keep new things in your home, we’ve found the cheapest and easiest method — decluttering. Now, you may be thinking your home isn’t very messy and doesn’t need any major clearing, but…

5 Free and User-Friendly E-commerce Tools You Should Be Using

How to optimise your online business Whether you’re a first-time entrepreneur starting your own business or simply someone who’s interested in learning something new, our list of free e-commerce tools and applications will make your working days easier and more exciting! WooCommerce If you’re looking for an easy-to-use and well-designed platform to sell your products,…

Tips and Trends: Web Design for E-commerce

Creating a user-friendly masterpiece! Web design is important, especially when we’re talking about e-commerce. It’s not just about making your website look like a masterpiece — it’s also about making your website user-friendly. Above all, your website has to create trust between your brand and consumer. To achieve that, your webfront should look up-to-date while…

The Ultimate Guide to Moving

Fail to prepare, prepare to fail Moving may sound stressful and daunting, with all the associated heavy lifting and mounting costs. Whether you’re hiring professional movers or moving everything by yourself, you’ll want to make plans accordingly and save on your expenses. If you’re still months away from moving day, fret not — use this…

How To Make The Most Out Of Your Self-Storage Space

Handle your unit like a pro! So, you’ve finally selected the best storage unit to suit your needs. And now, you’re facing the challenge of moving into a storage unit for the first time. You’ve probably heard tons of horror stories about bug infestations or malodour — fret not, there are many ways to prevent…

Late Night Eats at 38 AMK

Satisfy your after-hours cravings Being stuck at the office after working hours is tough enough, but not being able to find food in that situation is even worse. Looking for food places around the industrial playground that is 38 AMK might seem like a nightmare — so here are five late night eating spots…

Have You Been Treating Your Mind and Body Right?

5 ways to maintain self-care at work We often neglect what our bodies try to tell us and regret it after. Believe it or not, things like lower backaches and tired eyes can be avoided if you dedicate a small amount of time a day to take care of yourself. Here are a few small…

Refresh Your Work Space in a Jiffy!

Quick and easy office décor tricks! Feeling uninspired in the office lately? Maybe it’s time to switch things up a little. At Work+Store, we know how to optimise space but it’s up to you to revitalise it with your own style and creativity. Your work environment plays an important role in your rate of productivity…

Late Night Bites @ 18 New Industrial Road

Image Credit: Notey Supper spots around 18 New Industrial Road Although commonly regarded as an industrial jungle and a great place to start your own business, Tai Seng is also overflowing with hipster food hideouts. From artisanal home-made gelato to N’awlins-style seafood offerings, the area around New Industrial Road is fringed with foodie fares that…

Business Insight: How to Build Strategic Partnerships

Interview with Cassandra Ong Strong strategic partnerships can help companies build their brand and reach new customers. We sat down with Cassandra Ong, Head of Marketing at Chope, to find out what it takes to forge successful partnerships. Work + Store (W+S): Can you tell us about the different partnerships that Chope has? Cassandra (C):…

10 Interview Questions You Should Be Asking

How to find the best fit for the job

Finding the right person to join your team can be challenging, particularly for startups who can’t afford the mistake of hiring the wrong person. Does your potential hire have what it takes to succeed in your company? These ten interview questions will help you determine who’s cut for the job.

Understanding UX and UI Design in E-Commerce

Nine tips to improve your online store’s usability

Speak to any designer and you’ll gain valuable insight on user functionality, but what does that mean when you apply it to your online store? The key to ecommerce conversion is a complex combination of marketing, search engine optimization, functionality, and great design. Here’s what the experts have to say about making sure your online store is user-optimised.

Best Social Media Tips, Hacks, and Tools

How to boost engagement and grow your business

Social media marketing is here to stay. Whether you’re new to the game or are just looking for ways to optimise your campaign, these tips will help you be a social media whiz.

Business Insight: OuterEdit

Interview with Ryan Tan and Shermeen Tan

One of the most important things to do for your business is to get your branding done well and properly, but unpacking that loaded process (which can often take months of hard work) can be daunting and expensive. So why the need to invest in branding and how do you approach it if you know nothing about the process? We speak to OuterEdit, a creative agency based in Singapore, for their insights and expertise on developing a powerful brand strategy.

Business Insight: ETTE TEA Company

Meet Victor Koh, master tea-blender and founder of ETTE TEA Company, a local company responsible for creating expressive and flavours like Nasi Lemak or Pandan Chiffon. The former air-steward shares with us how he ventured into the world of tea blending and the obstacles he had to face to turn his passion into a business.

How to Market to Millennials

8 tips to reach and engage meaningfully

We all know the millennial stereotype: young adults in their 20s and 30s with expendable income and voracious consumption habits. Companies everywhere want desperately to reach this demographic, but traditional marketing techniques have proven ineffective in reaching out to them. So what works?

8 Shopify Apps Your Store Needs

How to enhance your online business

Struggling with poor online sales and low conversion rates? Whether you’re already running an e-commerce business or just starting your online shop, these eight essential Shopify apps can help you boost your sales and get your site off the ground.

How to Kickstart Your PR Strategy

Five steps to create visibility

Not only can a good PR strategy help you build brand awareness, it can also help you increase your sales and strengthen your brand position. Not sure where to begin? If you’re strapped on budget or just prefer to do it all, here’s how you can start planning your PR strategy from scratch.

Legal 101

How to use contractual clauses to protect yourself

Drafting a contract (or even reading one) when you have no legal training is intimidating, especially if it’s littered with jargon. To help you navigate the legal terrain and protect your work, we’ve put together a list of some of the most common clauses and provisions.*

5 Government Grants You Should know

How to finance your next business venture
Starting a new business can be overwhelming but the Singapore climate is primed for entrepreneurship — just look at all the government-backed initiatives aimed at supporting business owners and new startups. Here’s how to get the support you need.

Where to have lunch at 100 Eunos Avenue 7

Best lunch spots around Eunos

Ready your appetite — weekday lunches around Eunos are about to get a lot more exciting. Here’s your foolproof guide to navigating the thriving eateries in the east.

Where to have lunch at 38 Ang Mo Kio Industrial Park 2

Best lunch spots around Ang Mo Kio

Ang Mo Kio’s food scene is packed with great bargain bites and a dash of nostalgia. Read on to discover where to get the best hawker fares, authentic Thai food, and affordable Italian fare.

Time Out

Time Management Tips from Busy Entrepreneurs Your to-do list is running a mile long and your sleep schedule is way off track. But what’s 24 hours when you have a business to run, right? Wrong — sometimes it’s just about harnessing that time and making every minute count. Here’s how to up your productivity and…

To Co-work or Not

Pros and Cons of Co-working Spaces

Many start-ups champion co-working spaces for offering a professional working space without the hefty rent. But before you run off and settle into one of the many co-working spaces around, take a step back and determine whether a co-working space is the best fit for your business needs.

8 Networking Groups in Singapore

Where to meet and mingle
Whether you’re new in town, in search of new business opportunities, or simply looking to rub shoulders with like-minded folks, we’re here to get you started. Put on your best smile and start shaking hands at one of these networking groups.

Mess No More

8 Desk organisation ideas for messy desks

When you’ve spent too much time in the office looking for the contract you signed last week and finding a stapler amongst stacks of papers instead of working, you know it’s time for a change. Here’s how to get that desk under control.

File Right

No matter how hard you try to go paperless, there always seems to be a pile of paper steadily gaining ground on your table every single day. But have no fear, fellow entrepreneurs – instead of side-eyeing the pile or pushing it to a less conspicuous corner of the office, here’s how you can actually tackle the paper trail mess and keep it all organised.

Business Insight: An Insider Guide to SEO and SEM

The world of digital marketing can be elusive. We sat down with Meita Siswana ¬ a passionate marketer and digital enthusiast who consults for many beauty and personal care businesses  and asked her to let us in on the secrets of successful search campaigns.

Social Strategies

You’ve heard it before: social media is free marketing. What’s said less often, though, is how mind-boggling platforms can be. Guidelines are constantly changing and the golden words of ‘pay to play’ may be true, but learning how to play is an entirely different game. We know small business owners tend to do everything themselves, so here are our quick tips on how to efficiently navigate the daunting world of social media.

Neighbourhood Secrets: 100 Eunos Avenue 7

This former Kampong Melayu is named after its founder, Mohamed Eunos Abdul, a prominent Malay elite in the 1920s, and has slowly garnered attention with the rise of hip establishments in the area. Here are some of our favorites

Traffic Tricks

You’ve spent months working on your products, building your online store, and creating brand collateral, but now you’re stuck with the age-old challenge: how do you drive traffic to your online store without spending even more on advertising? We look at some successful ecommerce stores that know how to get things done.

Neighbourhood Secrets: 38 Ang Mo Kio Industrial Park 2

Beyond wet markets and hawker centres, the self-sufficient hood of Ang Mo Kio (AMK) is also home to upscale nosh and other hip offerings. We share our favorites below.

Neighbourhood Secrets: 18 TIC

There’s more to the East than the hip neighborhood of Joo Chiat and Katong. Here are our picks for great desserts and affordable fun in the area!

Lease, please

So you’ve decided it’s time to move out of the home studio and after weeks of searching, have finally found the perfect space. Before you pull the trigger, make sure you’ve checked your contractual corners and have your company covered. These are the questions you should have answers to.

Neighbourhood Secrets: SIX80

Thomson’s hidden gems

We all love a jaunt around the neighbourhood, and what better way to see the district than to snoop around after work? Here’s where to live the high (foodie) life, shop hidden gourmet stores, and find some peace of mind in the hip hood of Thomson.

Neighbourhood Secrets: 18 NIR

Back in its heyday, Tai Seng was known as gang turf (rivalling the gangs of Geylang). Taxis refused to enter the area at night, and the district was also home to a busy wet market and popular outdoor cinema. While the district is nowhere near as colourful as its past, there are plenty of hidden secrets to be discovered among our drab industrial buildings. Here are some of our favourites.

Common ECommerce Mistakes to Avoid: How to prevent and fix common ecommerce errors

Ecommerce is a trillion dollar market, with an estimated 12 million stores worldwide (minimum! Some accounts estimate the presence of more than 20 million stores), but even with the staggering number of stores and sales there are a few basic and common errors ecommerce owners continue to make. Here’s how to learn from the best and actually get a share of that triliion dollar pie.

Office Organisation 101: How to organise your office for maximum productivity

Unless you have the skills of Marie Kondo, chances are your office could do with a little (but probably a lot of) organising. Why spend precious time organising when you could be answering emails and finishing that presentation? Because studies have shown an organised workspace means increased productivity, has positive ramifications on personal relationships, increased wellness, and (surprise!) a higher chance of promotion.

Company Registration: Sole Proprietorship or LLP or LLC

Every entrepreneur’s big dreams are usually accompanied by major decisions. The first: how to set up your business entity in Singapore. It’s easy to get lost in the technicalities of incorporating a business in Singapore, and there are lots of minor details the many guides out there will fill you in on. What we’ve done is to distill the information and focus on the important things to consider as a small business owner.

Assess your space

So you’ve made the decision to move out of your home office and into a commercial space, but now you have to tackle a whole new list of questions. No need to enroll in a yoga class to find your zen, we’re here to help you work through the tough bits. First things first: balance that chequebook, determine your budget, and find out how much office space you really need.

Where to have lunch at 680 Upper Thomson Road

The Upper Thomson stretch is a café hound’s delight, but look beyond the snazzy coffee places and you’ll find beloved zi char restaurants and hawker centres the neighbourhood residents clamour over. Out hunting for lunch? Make it worth your while. Here are our top picks in the vicinity.

Where to eat at Tampines Industrial Crescent

Best lunch spots in Tampines. With IKEA Tampines and a Giant hypermarket in the vicinity, lunch at Tampines Industrial Crescent isn’t your standard industrial district fare. The nearby malls also provide plenty of gourmet and fast food options so there’s no reason to ever tire of lunch!

Business Insight: Allies of Skin

You may have heard of Allies of Skin, the Singapore-based skincare label that’s taken the beauty industry here by storm. The brand has a long list of merits: each product is formulated without silicones, mineral oils, petrochemicals, parabens, polyethylene glycol, sulfates, GMOs, triclosan, DEA/TEA, phthalates, drying alcohols, synthetic dyes, and fragrances. The line is also chirally correct, allergy-tested, dermatologist-tested, non-comedogenic, and non-acnegenic. But beyond technical qualifications and rave product reviews, Allies of Skin has a smart, considered approach to business – and it’s no wonder, too, since Founder Nicolas Travis has a background in business and science, and work experience in social media.

Tech Essentials: 5 apps for small business owners in Singapore

Whether you’re running a small business alone or managing a team of five, the to-do list often feels never-ending. Enter the help of technology, which not only helps boost productivity but can magically shrink your to-do list. The best part about these apps is it reduces the need for hiring in the early stages, which can run up overheads significantly.

How to know it’s time to move out of your home office

Working from home is hugely beneficial in the early stages of running a startup, but there comes a point when you find yourself with unbrushed teeth, clacking away at your laptop at 4pm, and realize there may be a more hygienic alternative to running your own business. Need help determining if it’s time to move out from your home office? Here’s what you should assess.

Best lunch spots near 18 New Industrial Road

The easiest option for lunch is to zip down to the nearest coffeeshop, but some days you just want to treat yourself to something a little special (but still affordable). We’ve put together a list of great spots to eat around the Tai Seng area, mostly within a 15 minute (tops!) walk from 18 NIR.

Best e-Commerce platform for your business

How to choose the right e-commerce platform? It’s a big world out there in the e-commerce industry, and building an online shopfront that combines search engine efficiency, a user-friendly interface, mobile friendliness and the like can be tough to find. To help you figure out which e-commerce platform is right for you, we’ve put together a cheat sheet combining the pros and cons of the most popular options.

5 Types of Items That Should Go into a Storage Space