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13 weeks, but CPF Board yet to reply on rental cut
While other government tenants have already gotten six months of relief, this reader is still waiting for a decision from his landlord. -ST
The new gold standard of leadership
Pick someone at work to invest in, with the intent of making that person greater than you are.
The virtue of trend-setting
Lead, don't follow; a manager who adopts an 'outside-in' approach condemns himself to be a mere follower. -BT
Debunking myths about entrepreneurs
Don't be obsessed about raising capital, forget about first-mover advantage; instead, find a niche market and focus on customers. -BT
Need for greater scrutiny on fees, practices of restructuring experts
System of checks and balances needed for financial advisers. -BT
What makes a fast growing company
The companies who have the fastest and most dynamic growth share several traits. -BT
Managing a new hierarchy of needs
Maslow's model throws much light on how companies must meet the needs of their most important assets: their employees. -BT
Director resignations: When personal is not really personal
There needs to be more scrutiny of resignations and early retirements of CEOs. -BT
Smooth transitions
How important is succession planning in your company? And what are the processes in place to assist your company in succession planning? -BT
Don't be complacent with H1N1, firms urged
SMEs need to have adequate business continuity management. -ST
Bosses want greater ease in getting permits
Online survey shows that employers find it difficult securing permits. -ST
Right mindset goes a long way
Various professionals give their views on creating an innovative and competitive start-up. -BT
Supporting entrepreneurship
More needs to be done to track start-ups and ensure successful companies that emerge continue to grow. -BT
 
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