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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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):…

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.

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.

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.

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