It's Time to Challenge the Status Quo How often have you sent an invoice, only to find out later that it was lost in a cluttered inbox or ended up in spam? How many times have you had to chase your clients or suppliers to confirm they received your invoice? Have you encountered issues with missing or incorrect invoice details after manually entering information into your system? Have you faced delays in payments because of slow processing and approval times? If these issues sound familiar, it’s time to reconsider how you handle invoicing. While PDF invoices have been the norm, they come with inefficiencies that slow down your operations, delay payments, and increase the risk of human errors. PDF invoices…
The Rising Voice of a New-Gen Artist Blending Chinese and Modern Painting In an increasingly interconnected world, the boundaries between cultural expression and artistic identity are becoming ever more fluid. Nawei, a bold young Canadian artist based in Singapore, is among the emerging generation of artists who masterfully blend the heritage of Chinese ink traditions with the color, energy, and imagination of modern art. With work that pulses with symbolism, movement, and soul, she’s carving a space that both honors the past and dares to redefine it. “I’ve been painting for as long as I can remember,” she reflects. “If there was a pen and a scrap of paper, I’d find myself sketching whatever came to mind or whatever I…
How a Banker Turned Fund Manager Built a Billion-Dollar Portfolio In the Global Financial Crisis? In the world of investing, some of the most successful ventures are born in the most uncertain times. For Christopher (Chris) Cheah, Founder and Executive Chairman of TrustCapital, the decision to strike out on his own in the midst of the 2009 Global Financial Crisis (GFC) was not one of recklessness, but of calculated conviction. Today, his firm stands as a respected name in private equity real estate, with a track record that includes the acquisition of eight prime office buildings in Australia and assets under management peaking at more than AUD 1.6 billion. This is the story of how Chris, a banker turned fund…
Image by rawpixel.com on Freepik When you hear 'corporate governance', you might heave a sigh heavier than your morning coffee cup. You might think - isn't that something that only starchy, established corporations need to squabble about? Startups, with their agile, seat-of-the-pants swagger, surely need not bother with such heavyweight formalities as corporate governance, right? Well, here's a curveball to that notion - you should. What is corporate governance and why is it important for startups? Let's clear the air once and for all. What exactly is corporate governance and why should it matter for startups? Defined at its simplest, corporate governance is the system of rules, practices, and processes by which a company is directed and controlled. It's about making good…
What’s Next for Accounting? Key Shifts Defining the Next Decade Accounting has long been seen as a stable profession, but that image no longer holds. Similar to other industries, it is being reshaped by automation, artificial intelligence (AI), evolving regulatory frameworks, and shifting client expectations. The accounting field is being reshaped by four major trends, impacting how accountants work and the value they provide. Firstly, accountants are increasingly stepping into the role of strategic business advisors. The automation of repetitive and low-skill tasks enables accountants to take on more analytical and strategic responsibilities. As leaders face increasingly complex decisions, accountants are becoming partners in guiding long-term strategy. At the same time, emphasis on sustainability and integrated reporting is pushing companies…
