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 Do you want to start a business that requires only a little amount of capital, but promises you a chunky bank account in the long run? If yes, bbq catering could be the perfect business venture for you. Putting up your own bbq wholesale business isn’t a tremendous undertaking. All you need to do to start is to hire a professional cook and other staff to assist. From there, you can slowly develop your small business into a highly regarded catering business.

Cooking skills is very important

Indeed, chefs will be the backbone of your bbq catering business. They will be the primary support of your business, that if without them, your business will just be another sort of company providing catering services. Therefore, hiring people with competent cooking skills is crucial as the success of your business will depend primarily on how efficient your team is. Furthermore, it will also be an added advantage for your business if you, as the business owner, have the interest and ability to prepare and cook your own bbq food.

Research can help you in your game plan

In every business venture, much amount of research work is done in order to iron out the plans in putting up a business. Regardless of the size of the business, a business venture is always a risk. As an owner, you will risk time, effort, and money. Make sure that as you plan your bbq wholesale business by conducting research and identifying other caterers in the market. Competition can be healthy, but if the market is teeming with bbq catering companies like Chun Man Yuan bbq catering in Singapore it might be a challenge for you to penetrate the market and expand. Always do research and check out opportunities around the corner.

Put your business out in the market

Food industry in Singapore is very dynamic, and this is evident in the hawker centers or open-air food complexes that house many stalls selling wide variety of bbq food, incuding chicken wings, beef, satay, among others. Because market competition is tough, you need to exert greater effort into bringing your catering business out in the market. In order to turn people into clients, you have to let them know what your business can give them. Depending on the skills of your manpower, you can be a caterer for all sorts of occasions.

Stick to the strengths of your business

Focus on what your staff does best. When you are still starting, it will always be better to start by marketing what your chefs are capable of preparing and cooking, rather than experiment on new dishes. Remember, there is no room for errors when you are still beginning. Experimenting bbq food is absolutely good for your catering business. However, leave this part only when your business has already been established. Bit by bit, experiment new dishes once you have expanded.

Don’t be afraid to start small

Every big and established company in Singapore once started as a small business venture. When you start your bbq wholesale business, you don’t actually have to do “one time big time” marketing and advertising. You can start small by just printing some brochures, leaflets and posters, and handing them out to prospective clients. Nowadays, social networking sites are also an effective advertising tool. Word of mouth advertising can also work wonders, as every happy and satisfied customer has the power to steer dozens of new customers your way.

You cannot deny that there are many people out there with ill intentions when it comes to your valuables. With this, it is important that you protect your valuables because you worked hard for it. You can consider many things if you want your valuables to be protected. You can begin with the following things:

Spy cameras and CCTV

If you want to install spy cameras inside the house, you are free to do so. You can also monitor your surroundings by installing CCTVs (Close Circuit Televisions). This is effective when identifying an intruder. If you have this, you can positively identify the intruder or attacker in front of the police.

Security system

There are thieves around. When they see that your house is poor when it comes to security, they will take that chance and break in. To avoid this from happening, you can install a reliable security system. Security system will alert you if there are unauthorized entries. This is expensive but rest assured that your house is protected from robbers or thieves. Security system is in the form of doors with special locks, burglar alarms, etc.

Pepper spray

When you are outside, you bring your valuables. It is not legal to bring guns or tasers here in Singapore. The best thing that you can bring is pepper spray. Pepper sprays can temporarily irritate the eyes of aggressors or attackers thereby giving you time to flee. After fleeing, you should report the incident to the police so they will increase their patrols in the said area.

You can get these gadgets easily. No questions or documents asked. Just make sure you use it for the greater glory. If you use items mentioned above for dark motives, you will be penalized.

A picture paints a thousand words, and much more so if the pictures are about weddings. That is true, especially if you captured the right emotion. To do this, you need to understand the emotions your subject is feeling and you be good at manipulating your environment, particularly the light. If you practice photography as a profession, you are knowledgeable of the different settings and aspects of your cameras.

You should be certain of your specialty so you will focus on that. If in this case you are for wedding photography, you should treat each wedding differently and do justice to the memorable event. Wedding photography is challenging, but continued practice will give you great shots. Even if you only intend to take photography as a recreation, you should still be familiar with its basics, and from there, work your way up.

One advantage of photography hobbyists is that there’s no pressure as they’re only “doing it for fun”. If the shots are not that good, do not fret because you will eventually get a grasp on it. Just hang in there, take more photos and give yourself more time. To help you, here are some guidelines:

Know the best camera

Looking for the best camera is not a problem here in Singapore because high-end electronic stores are easy to find. You can even get discounts if you know how to haggle. If you have little idea of what’s the best camera for wedding photography, you can ask your friends who are more experienced in photography. You can also read for reviews and feedbacks online such as from perfect photography singapore to get more information. Be a wise buyer so you will not waste money for this. Like in any other investment, you should properly assess and evaluate a camera before deciding to buy it.

Read the manual

When you have bought your camera, make sure to read the manual so that you don’t get confused when using it. If you prefer to directly explore the device without reading the manual, you might end up damaging your brand new camera. Reading the manual for functions, buttons, menus and other things is highly advisable. If you don’t do it, you might just end your career on wedding photography even before you got a proper start.

If in doubt, ask experts

If after reading the manual and you are still confused, it is time to ask experts. They will surely give light to your troubles and confusions. If they are great friends of yours, they can even give tips about photography. It is important that you ask experts before you fully engage yourself in photography.

Join workshops or photo shoots

If you want to continue further, you should join photography workshops or photo shoots. Do not waste your talent. Who knows if you are good at it, you can become a famous wedding photographer?

Taking pictures and reliving the memory is the best thing. You do not need to be that good if you want to take pictures. As long as the memory is imprinted in there, it doesn’t matter. But if you want to be a wedding photography professional, you should make use of your talent and show the world what a great picture looks like. Do not worry because there are many schools and photography studios that you can enrol here in Singapore.

Singapore is blessed with a good landscape and lush greeneries. Despite the modernization and infrastructure, you will notice that plants are ever present here. This is good news for nature lovers. If you love nature, there are many parks and nature reserves that you can trek through.

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You can begin by visiting:

MacRitchie Nature Trail

If you want to visit MacRitchie Nature Trail, you should head to MacRitchie Reservoir Park. The trail is open from 7am to 7pm every day. Admission is free. You can contact them through (+65) 6468-5736.

Here, you can experience trekking through the rainforest. Aside from the nature trail, there’s HSBC TreeTop Walk. Drinking fountains, pontoon and kiosks are provided to ensure you have a good time here.

Mount Faber

Mount Faber is open every day from 8:45am to 10pm. Admission is free in Mount Faber however you have to pay for rides (cable car). Adults should pay S$26 while children need to pay S$15. You can contact them through (+65) 6270-8855 or 6377-9688.

If you are planning a romantic getaway or a simple leisure excursion with friends, The Jewel Box @ Mount Faber is the perfect place. The place provides bars, restaurants and retail shops. If you want a stroll, you should head to Faber Point.

Hort Park

Hort Park lies in Hyderabad Road. They are open from 6am to 10pm daily. Admission is free. You can contact them through (+65) 6471-5601.

Hort Park links Telok Blangah Park and Kent Ridge Park. The park boasts of the Bamboo Labyrinth, Butterfly Garden, Floral Walk and Recycling Garden. They offer recreation, gardening and research.

Chinese Gardens

Chinese Gardens are open every day from 6am to 11pm. The admission is free. You can contact them through (+65) 6261-3632.

If you are wondering what was ancient China like, you should head to the Chinese Gardens. The gardens, architecture and landscaping was modelled after the Chinese imperial palace. You will surely enjoy the tranquil environment with the presence of pagodas, plants and stream.

Sometimes we feel very stifled around the city because of the hustle, hassle and pollution. When we reach this point, it is important to “stop for a while and smell the flowers”. You should consider different nature reserves, farms and parks because it can make a difference at the end of the day. The sweet scent of flowers, the sight of tall trees and the smooth breeze can renew your spirit.

You can begin by going to:

Nyee Phoe Flower Garden

Nyee Phoe Flower Garden is situated in Neo Tiew Crescent. You will enjoy the flower garden from 9am to 6pm every day. The admission is free. Feel free to contact them at (+65) 6793-6500.

Nyee Phoe presents a nursery of different kinds of flowers and plants. If you are interested, you can buy plants and flowers together with gardening materials. It is a good place to stroll especially if you have landscaping plans. They provide landscaping services.

Hay Dairies

Hay Dairies is situated in Agrotech Park. They are open from 9am to 4pm daily. There are no admission charges. Feel free to contact them at (+65) 6792-0931.

The farm is proud of its milking process. If you want to witness milking sessions, it is best to visit the farm in the morning (9am to 11am). You can purchase fresh milk if you like.

Dream Fish-Merlion Arowanas Farm

Dream Fish-Merlion Arowanas Farm is situated in Lim Chu Kang Agrotechnology Park. They are open from Monday-Saturday (9am to 6pm). There are no admission charges. Feel free to call them at (+65) 6862-9391.

The farm is equipped with 116 ponds that specialize in breeding the famous Merlion Arowana fish.

Aero-green Technology

Aero-green Technology is situated in Neo Tiew Crescent. They are open from 9am to 5pm every day. They require S$4 admission fee. Feel free to call them at (+65) 6792-4298.

In here, you will witness the aeroponic technology- the cultivating of plants and vegetables without using soil. It is the first aeroponics farm here in Singapore and the whole of Asia.

If you haven’t visited the National Museum of Singapore, it is high time to visit it and rekindle your past. The national museum is the oldest museum in the country. There was a time that the museum was closed because of major improvements. The government spent millions of dollars to restore the glory of the museum. Here’s what you need to know about the National Museum:

Artefacts

The National Museum houses eleven prized artefacts. You will see the Singapore Stone, Gold Ornaments of the Sacred Hill, Peranakan coffin cover, Xin Sai Le, portrait of Shenton Thomas and Frank Athelstane Swettenham and many others.

Facilities

The improvements paved way to a brighter and better museum. The museum has resource centers, classrooms or lecture rooms, souvenir shops, fine dining restaurants, cafes, auditorium, elevators and escalators.

Getting there

There are many ways to get there. You can bring your car or motorcycle but be reminded that there is a limited area. It will surely take all your time looking for the spot. It is convenient to take a taxi, bus or MRT.  Taxis will bring you to the museum right away. But if in this case you decide to take the bus, you can wait at the YMCA or SMU bus stop. If you want to take the MRT, make sure to reach the Bras Basah, Dhoby Ghaut and City Hall MRT stations.

Admission charges

Know that the admission to the museum building is free but fees are collected for special galleries and exhibitions. For locals (kids below 6, students and seniors), you will pay nothing. For adult tourists, S$10.00 is required. For students and senior tourists,  S$5.00 is asked.

Operating hours

For Singapore History Gallery, they are open from 10 am to 6pm every day. For Singapore Living Galleries, they are open from 10am to 8pm every day.

Singapore’s real estate is clearer now. The new guides can safeguard and protect the interests of Singaporeans or those that are considering real estate. Real estate is a broad term that usually refers to land (everything made part of it) and the level of one’s interest in them. Real estate may be obtained, owned and transferred by individuals, business corporations, religious, educational, charitable and other stakeholders. Generally, real estate is obtained by purchase, descent or by gift.

In Singapore, the government is advising the consumers to be knowledgeable about the real estate industry. The government therefore released guidelines for consumers and agents. Some of the guidelines issued by the Council for Estate Agencies (CEA) include:

No more “blank “cheques

There is a practice in Singapore when consumers release “blank” cheques to reserve private properties before the launching. Property agents are now prohibited to collect “blank” cheques unless the developer requests it through writing. With this, many contemplated that it will reduce the impulsiveness of the consumers to buy.

 

Professional service manual

The manual discusses the conduct of agents when it comes to dealing with consumers or customers especially those who are financially unstable or uneducated. Practices of agents are highlighted in the manual. If agents ignore the manual, they are bound to pay up to S$75000 and suspension of their license.

Agents should help the consumer decide not just think of the commission.

Consumer guide

Consumers are encouraged to attend a seminar to educate them on their responsibilities. There are brochures given to help consumers judge better. Transactions will be easier and clearer of consumers know some basics.

The Singapore Police Force (SPF) and the Korean National Police Agency (KNPA) signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) last Tuesday, September 10,2013 at the KNPA’s HQ in Seoul, South Korea. The MOU was signed by SPF’s Police Commissioner Ng Joo Hee and KNPA’s General Commissioner Lee Sung-han. The MOU endeavours to fortify law enforcement and cooperation between two forces.

The MOU is expected to supplement information sharing, training and capacity building. This is so far, a big step and milestone for both forces. What is the role of SPF? It is obvious but you should be reminded again in case you forgot.

Keeping Peace and Order

Police have the responsibility to keep and maintain peace and order. They should ensure that no one tries to compromise or threat the amity. They should also make sure that crimes are not present or prevented.

Enforcing the Law

Police officers should be certain to enforce law so they can establish order. If the people commit something, the police should reprimand it.

Protection

The protection of individuals from crimes and other unlawful acts should be duly noted. Apart from individuals, police officers should protect their properties too.

Investigation

The prime duty of the police is to prevent crimes. If the crimes happen, they have the task to investigate it and then make sure justice is served.

Basically, that’s it but there are police forces with special trainings like counter terrorism. The SPF, together with the army and all its branches work hard to achieve one common goal- to keep Singapore in the best possible condition. It is your role as a citizen to be obedient and vigilant.

Diamond, gold, silver or platinum—a wedding ring or an engagement ring may just be a tiny piece of metal worn on the fourth finger, but it is full of interesting facts.

Wearing of wedding bands happened in Egypt over four millenniums ago. Wedding rings back then were made by weaving and braiding reeds and rushes. These rings were exchanged by a new bride and groom as a symbol of lifetime commitment.

The circle is an emblem of eternity. In the B.C. era, a proposal ring symbolizes the will of a man to be with a woman forever and a day. Circle, as a shape, perfectly symbolizes marriage as it means there is no beginning and no end in love. For the ancient Egyptians, the circle and the hole where the finger is placed were meaningful. The circle shape suggested reverence and adoration for the sun, while the hole was like a door leading to the future.

The finger where an engagement ring is placed led directly to the heart. An interesting note of history states that ancient Egyptians wore rings in the fourth finger (now called the “ring finger”) since the vein in it leads to the heart where love resides. This legend influenced many cultures today, including weddings in Singapore.

A gold wedding ring is a symbol of wealth in some ancient cultures. Thousands of years ago, rings, especially those that were made of gold, served as money.  A wealthy person could easily be identified by the jewellery they wore. Also, engagement ringssuch as Ling wedding bands from Singapore served as a commitment that the man could support the woman financially.

The first wedding bands were mostly made of brass and copper. However, the Romans preferred iron as it denoted strength. It was the perfect material to represent the strength of emotions of the groom for his bride. In addition to that, nowadays in Singapore, rings are usually made of malleable metals, but back then, they were far from being perfectly round and they often had precious stones.

In some ancient cultures, rings were not given at the marriage ceremony. Today, in modern weddings, rings are given during the exchanging of vows. However, long time ago, sometimes they were given after the whole ceremony was over and the newlywed has finally arrived at their new home.

The practice of ring engraving began in the 17^th century. A proposal ring during this period had small inscriptions in it. Simple words of devotion, hope and love made the ring extra special. Ring engraving made wedding bands more meaningful and sentimental. Nowadays, inscriptions can be as short as one word or be as long as a stanza of a love song.

The wedding bands are worth two months’ salary of the groom. Well, that is according to a little bit old fashioned convention. Nowadays in some countries, even in Singapore, it is already acceptable to have rings that are not as lavish as the entire wedding itself. After all, the commitment to love each other for the rest of their lives cannot be measured by the cost of the wedding ring.