2011 > August

How To Say “No” to Pressure Selling To Financial Advisers

January 2, 2012 By

It was a call I got from someone that sparked this post. Very often, it is difficult for consumers like us to say “no”, especially, when pressure selling is applied. He opened the conversation by, "Ask you, would you sell any investment-linked products to anyone, knowing the market can’t go … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Banking and Insurance Sector, Call entres, Government Agencies, telemarketers Tagged With: , , , , ,

8 Practical Tips For Shopping Christmas Gifts

December 5, 2011 By

The season for giving and receiving is here. We are about 20 days away from the joyous Christmas day. As gift exchange is a norm practised among colleagues, exchange of gifts among friends cannot be avoided, especially when it involves children. Here are some practical handlers to help stretch your … [Continue reading...]

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How To Get The Best Deal When Changing Money In Singapore

November 27, 2011 By

Going on vacations or work are very common nowadays. The introduction of low cost carriers have made going overseas very affordable too. However, how do you ensure you are getting the best bargains from money changers? Though Singapore is a small city-state, more than 450 Money changers of all … [Continue reading...]

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Do The Hair Loss Treatment Programmes In Singapore Really Work?

November 26, 2011 By

To lose your crown of glory can be very distressing and it is now a common occurrence in Singapore. According to A/Prof Giam Yoke Chin, Assistant Director of the National Skin Centre, it is broadly classified into male pattern baldness and female pattern baldness. Guys may experience baldness … [Continue reading...]

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Does Touting Work Or Does It Turn Off Customers At Hawker Centres? What Are The Opinions Of Consumers?

November 21, 2011 By

The National Environment Agency defines touting as the act of harassing by stallholders or their assistants in any activities including pulling customers’ hands, blocking customers’ path, leading and cajoling customers to patronise their stalls or other such activities that are intended to … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Government Agencies, Heartlanders, work ethics Tagged With: , ,
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