The Growing Popularity of Designer Furniture in Singapore

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Dec 122011
 

There are furnitures and there are designer furnitures.

Designer furniture has evolved into a barrage of different styles over the past few years. Materials, textures and new designs using everything from antique to green creations are presenting some of the most unique and beautiful selections ever introduced. Whether you are shopping for office chairs for your home office or outdoor furniture to feature on your patio, style with distinction will make for a great home improvement.

According to Dr Chee Yew Wen, an avid collector of designer furniture, the market for this industry is growing quickly in Singapore especially with corporate clients – hotels, hospitals, offices, etc. Infact, business has been so good that there are entrepeuners that have gone to China to commission furniture manufacturers there to produce high-quality replicas to sell in Singapore.

Modern furniture is the perfect choice for filling an open space in a home or apartment. Straight lines with no fancy frills highlight just what you want to show off. Glass, metal or plastics can bring simplicity with grace when blending neutral or bright colors. Leather is a favorite for couches and chairs to keep with the natural but bold look. One of the latest items on the market is a slightly curved bench that is perfect for a hallway, entranceway or patio. Made of recyclable metal and powder coated in bright colors, you will be able to make a statement with designer furniture without compromise.

Author’s Note: we’d like to thank Dr Chee Yew Wen for his contribution to this article. Dr. Chee is a practising aesthetics doctor in Singapore and one of the principal founders of the Wen & Weng Medical Group.

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Thoughts on Real Estate Agents and Home Financing

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Nov 302011
 

In the present economy people who need to or want to sell their property themselves and save on real estate fees can do so easily. It is not a difficult process. If you wish to save the time and hassle of all the paper work and the advertising in order to find a buyer then the real estate agent can be your saving grace.

There are many considerations to go over when selling or buying property and a real estate agent has the know how to work through these areas. Home owners insurance, credit scores, money on hand, taxes, and housing costs. Is it what is financially best for the buyer or will they be remorseful they bought property after all paperwork is signed? Should the sellers list the property with an agent or try to sell on their own? Should the buyer go through an agent or try to purchase on their own? Did the buyers look into the neighborhood and surroundings, the school system, churches, transportations to mention a few? Does the home have all that the buyer is looking for in a home, so that they will not be remorseful after the sale? How much earnest money is the buyer able to present to the sellers? Is the asking price and calculated mortgage payment going to fit the budget of the buyers? Have all disclosure, appraisals and inspections been completed?

Whether one has land, a business, house for sale, bungalow or condominium and they have a buyer; it will depend on how they want to sell the property. Are they selling outright where the buyers must come up with the cash, or are they selling on a land contract? Land contracts are simple and the seller can expect this to be simple a two step process. There must be a paper contract that both the owners and buyers sign and date. Within this contract will be some simple steps that should be included in order to protect both parties. This will give the buyers a clear understanding of what the sellers are asking. There is always a closing where legal paperwork is signed by both parties and a deed is handed over to the buyers.

The buyer will have to go through a loan process for financing if they do not have the cash to pay for the property so the down payment, loan interest rate, and closing costs all need to be looked at.

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To LASIK or not to LASIK?

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Nov 292011
 

I have been considering getting LASIK surgery for years. My eye-sight isn’t horrible, but I’m tired of wearing contacts or glasses every time I want to actually see anything clearly. I’m lucky that I am able to have the option of wearing either contacts or glasses without any issues, but I’m currently dreaming of the day that I can open my eyes and just see clearly – all on my own.

I’ve looked into LASIK eye surgery cost a few times and talked with my optometrist about it last week. According to him, I’m a great candidate for it. I’m fairly farsighted but in good health otherwise. It seems to be a pretty simple procedure. First, I’ll meet with someone to make sure that I am actually a good candidate for the procedure and tests will be done on my eyes to give the surgeon as much information as possible on how my eyes work like my corneal thickness and how well my pupils dilate. Also, I should equip myself with an understanding of possible LASIK side effects, although the procedure is perfectly safe and will not cause any major problems. After that, I’ll be able to actually set the date of the procedure and go through with it. Apparently, the surgery itself is quite fast. Some tool I’ve never heard of (a microkeratome) will make an opening in my cornea so that the laser can reshape the tissue under my cornea and then my cornea is closed back up again and I’m done. I’ll also see results pretty quickly and should be seeing pretty clearly within a few days.

It all sounds amazing, but I’m still a little worried, too. I’ve been putting off the procedure for three reasons, the first being money. I haven’t spoken with my insurance provider yet to see if they will cover it or how much they will cover. The second reason is that the idea of having a laser aimed straight at my eyeball is pretty unnerving. I don’t even like having laser pointers aimed in my general direction. Then, the final fact that keeps me from making the next step towards getting the procedure is that it’s not guaranteed to work. My eyesight could even be worse afterwards. What would be the point of going through all of that just to have to get a new set of eye glasses and contacts with a stronger prescription?

If I were to decide to get the procedure done, my next step would be making an appointment at the nearest LASIK surgery clinic to consult with a surgeon on what the procedure would be like for me. I’m sure that I’d be able to talk to the doctor about my hesitations then. Who knows, maybe I’ll have it done before my next vacation so I can be glasses-free in pictures without having to worry about my contacts getting lost. Only time will tell.

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Sports Sponsorship – The Right Sport for Your Brand

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Nov 182011
 

Yonex is not one of the main sponsors in badminton tournaments for nothing. It is part of their marketing strategy to put their name on every poster, souvenir and billboard. But why do you only see the brand Yonex as a sponsor in badminton tournaments and not soccer or volleyball championships? The answer is, of course, because Yonex specializes in badminton equipment especially rackets.

It is important to identify the kind of sports that is right for your particular brand and products. For example, if you are selling soccer boots, marketing yourself in a squash court may actually cause bewilderment and confusion. People are going to wonder if you sell shoes for squash courts as well. You definitely do not want to send the wrong message to potential consumers. These are the basics of traditional sports marketing.

You probably know that you have to be passionate about what you do in life. You may love soccer but if it does not play any role in boosting up the sales of your product, abandon ship! Try not to make decisions based on your personal preference when it comes to business. After all, you are in the business to make money and not to lose it.

You may also want to figure out what message your brand is conveying to your consumers. For instance, health experts generally agree that fast food is not healthy. So why do you see some popular fast food names emblazoned in the sports sponsorship banners of a sporting event? Because the message they want to convey is that fast food can be nourishing too. Hey, if athletes are endorsing it, it must be healthy, right? Maybe,  maybe not.

Basically you need to identify the right sport that represents not only your products as a single entity, but also the concept, attitude and message of your brand that you want to convey to your consumers. It is imperative that the sport your choose match your brand and company as a whole.

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