Coming into year 2 of the business, i was faced with a dilemma… the company was growing and i needed additional fund injection to grow the business.

The projects were coming in fast and we need to hire staff. With new headcount will require new computers and more furniture / office desk space. More desk space means i have to pay rent soon. I have to get a proper company bank account (to start write invoices payable to my company name). The company was making money - but just enough to keep us afloat, not enough to grow. (more…)

Went on a trip to UK (London, Manchester) and Austria (Vienna) in the first 2 weeks of June.

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After my trip to Macau, i’m again whisked away down under from 12-18 May. This was a working trip and i was prepared for the cold weather. Was going down together with my big boss… who’s lived here for a number of years.

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I had always wanted to start a business catering to the small mom-and-pop stalls in the HDB heartlands. Thus, i christened my new business eNeighbourhoodStore (ENS).

The 2nd start-up was a little bit more tricky as i didn’t have anyone to help bankroll the operations. So i had to put my own money in - and be frugal about it.

Very early on, i realised that i cannot work from home. The multiplicity of temptations (fridge, TV, bed) is beyond what my weak mind could handle :). So i needed an office space - preferably in town cos all my clients will be from around here. Office rental in town area is not cheap… and i was a little apprehensive of sinking expenses even before i earn a single cent. (more…)