21st July 2022

How NodeFlair scaled without breaking their entire Fin-ops process

NodeFlair implemented a corporate card program that saved them 700 hours a year, empowered them to move faster, and will scale with their team as they grow.

14th July 2022

How Verz Design Ensured 100% Adherence to Budgets Across Teams

Founded in 2019, Verz Design offers a diverse range of web design and development solutions specifically designed for SMEs. A year ago, the agency was looking at expanding internationally. Among other challenges, one was the lack of clear insights on budgets and spends.

12th July 2022

From 0 to Millions of Users: How Intellect’s CEO Scaled Asia’s Biggest Mental Health Company At 26

In this interview, we sat down with Intellect CEO Theodoric Chew to find out how he built Southeast Asia's biggest mental health company, why fundraising was a challenge and his top tips for young entrepreneurs.

12th July 2022

4 Effective Ways To Reduce Overhead Costs

Growing a startup comes with a wide range of expenses to keep your operations running smoothly. This could cause certain business expenses to slip through the cracks, leading to unnecessary overhead costs. Here are 4 ways to put a stop to it and save more in the long run.

12th July 2022

From 0 to 8,000 Care Professionals on Demand: How Homage’s Founder is Building the Canva for Caregiving

In this interview, we caught up with Gillian Tee, the CEO and co-founder of Homage, to find out the biggest differences in launching a startup in Singapore versus New York, why she has a box of the incredibly rare Obama O’s from Airbnb’s early days and how her time spent in the US startup ecosystem has shaped her to be the founder she is today.‍

12th July 2022

How Novelship’s Founder Achieved 90x Sales Volume In One Year一During A Surging Pandemic

Novelship's CEO Richard Xia shares his top takeaways as a startup founder, why building businesses has always been second nature for him and how he plans to scale Novelship even further.

12th July 2022

How Ecoligo’s Co-Founder Is Saving The Planet with Solar Energy

In this interview, we sat down with Martin Baart to find out how their business model came about, why their solar-as-a-service solution is just the “tip of the iceberg” and his best advice for entrepreneurs.

12th July 2022

Building The Best Fintech Team In SEA: How Aspire’s Co-Founder Gets It Done

What does it take to build the best fintech team in the region? The man at the helm of assembling Aspire’s fintech dream team is none other than Singapore country head and co-founder, Joel Leong!

12th July 2022

5 Ways to Save On Business Taxes in Singapore: 2022

Filing your businesses' Estimated Chargeable Income (ECI)? Here are the 5 ways to help reduce your corporate income tax and save more in 2022.

12th July 2022

Scaling Remotely: How Aspire’s Head of Operations Grew the Team by 13x in a Year

What started as a small team of three under Aspire’s operations division quickly grew to 40 in just under a year, all of whom were onboarded during a surging pandemic. The man who spearheaded the team’s quick growth is none other than our highly experienced Head of Operations, Olivier Dauw.

12th July 2022

Here’s What It’s Like To Be A People Intern At SEA’s Leading Fintech

In this interview, we spoke with Dean to find out how his time as an intern has opened his eyes to a fintech career, the extent of which HR has evolved and why he has a healthy respect for ex-entrepreneurs.

12th July 2022

Leading By Example: How Aspire’s Network Partnerships Manager Is Tackling The Competitive Fintech Scene in Indonesia

In this interview, we caught up with Aspire's networking partnerships manager to find out what are his insights on the fintech landscape in Indonesia, key lessons he’s learned on the biggest project of his career and how digitalization has greatly impacted the KYC experience.

12th July 2022

Dare to build: How Aspire’s people manager shapes a culture that ignites the entrepreneur in all of us

What does it take to create a work culture that cultivates the entrepreneurial spirit? Alyssa Aw, our passionate People Manager, knows a thing or two about keeping a team of ex-entrepreneurs and high achievers motivated. Having come from a corporate HR background at Charles and Keith, Aspire was her first foray into a hyper-growth fintech.

12th July 2022

Aspire’s Head of Compliance on work, parenting and being a member of 2 industry committees are the same time

In this interview, we caught up with Tarini to find out how she masterfully juggles her career as well as being a mother of two young boys, why compliance itself has changed drastically to keep up with the financial world and what she hopes to achieve as a member of the FFE and SFA.

12th July 2022

11 Top FoodTechs In SEA That Are Taking The Industry By Storm

In Southeast Asia, there’s nothing that brings people together more than good food. Here we’ve gathered the region’s top foodtechs that should be on your radar 一 and perhaps one day, on your menu.

12th July 2022

From Gaming to Fintech: How Aspire’s Senior UI Developer is Taking User Experience to the Next Level

We caught up with Sandeep to find out the moment he knew coding was his passion, why being a remote frontend engineer enables him to explore South India’s most scenic locations and what he’s excited to accomplish here at Aspire.

12th July 2022

5 Powerful Lessons Startup Founders Can Learn From The Tokyo 2020 Olympics

Now that the Tokyo 2020 Olympics has officially come to a close, it is a good opportunity to reflect on what it takes to go for the gold and how it could inspire us to be better entrepreneurs.

12th July 2022

Comparing 4 E-Commerce Platforms For Small Businesses: Shopee, Lazada, Amazon and Qoo10

Planning to launch your small e-commerce business on one of the region's most popular e-commerce platforms? Check out this useful guide that compares everything from shipping fees to logistic vendors on Shopee, Lazada, Amazon and Qoo10.

12th July 2022

[Life At Aspire] What’s New In Q2: Small wins, professional development and well-being

In our mission to reinvent business finances, our people remain the core of our success. After all, it is our fellow Aspirers that helped to build the products we’re proud of. The initiatives we’ve introduced are the building blocks necessary to keep us healthy, happy, and thriving. Find out more if you’re interested in building the future of B2B fintech with Aspire.

SingSaver Blog - We Compare, You Save • 28th June 2021

Animal Communication: How I Make Money In My Unconventional Side Hustle

Animal communication serves as the bridge between animals and their owners. Here’s how I mastered it into a thriving side hustle.

SingSaver Blog - We Compare, You Save • 17th June 2021

How to Negotiate HDB Resale Price: Complete Guide to Valuation (2021)

Is the long wait for a BTO flat turning you off? Buying a resale HDB flat is definitely the fastest way to get a roof over your head. Buyers, here are some tips to sharpen your negotiating skills.

SingSaver Blog - We Compare, You Save • 8th June 2021

Money Confessions: The Best of Dads’ Money Hacks Since The 1970s

If we had a dollar for every time our Dads gave us a life lesson or an unsolicited Dad joke, we’d be billionaires by now. To celebrate Father’s Day, we take a look at some of the best financial lessons we’ve heard from our old man.

SingSaver Blog - We Compare, You Save • 7th June 2021

Home Insurance Comparison: AXA Smart Home vs TIQ vs FWD

Home insurance plans appeal to different homeowners due to their unique perks, benefits and coverage. In a bid to help you find the most suitable plan, here’s a three-way comparison between AXA SmartHome, TIQ and FWD.

SingSaver Blog - We Compare, You Save • 2nd June 2021

Rent in Singapore (Room, Condo, Studio): The Complete Guide 2021

Despite the increasing rent, the rental market in Singapore remains red-hot. If you’re new to renting and not sure where to start, find out how with this handy guide.

SingSaver Blog - We Compare, You Save • 1st June 2021

Cheapest Maid Insurance: Which Are They? (Complete 2021 Update)

Foreign domestic workers (FDW) play a vital role in supporting Singaporean families. To get your FDW the insurance protection she needs that’s light on your wallet, read on.

SingSaver Blog - We Compare, You Save • 31st May 2021

OCBC FRANK Savings Account: The Complete Review Guide (2021)

Not one to bait you into more transactions to achieve bonus interest, the OCBC FRANK account is ideal if you’re a student who’s eager to start building up your savings.

SingSaver Blog - We Compare, You Save • 28th May 2021

Maybank Save Up: The Complete Review Guide (2021)

Perfect for those who like to multitask on one account, Maybank Save Up Programme delivers by rewarding you with a bonus interest rate of up to 3% p.a. on your first S$50,000.

SingSaver Blog - We Compare, You Save • 26th May 2021

Stamp Duty: Summary For Home Buyers & Sellers

Whether you’ve bought or sold a home, chances are you’ve come across the tax that’s levied on real estate transactions, otherwise known as BSD, ABSD and SSD.

SingSaver Blog - We Compare, You Save • 26th May 2021

Transfer of HDB Ownership - A Complete Guide

Are you a HDB owner or a proposed owner-to-be? Either way, here’s everything you need to know about the conveyancing procedure.

SingSaver Blog - We Compare, You Save • 21st May 2021

KrisFlyer UOB Savings Account: Decisive Review Guide (2021)

Unlike with other savings accounts, mile chasers can leverage on both base and bonus miles with a KrisFlyer UOB savings account. Earn up to 6.4 KrisFlyer miles on top of a 0.05% p.a. interest rate.

SingSaver Blog - We Compare, You Save • 20th May 2021

Where To Stay While You Wait For BTO And How Much It’ll Cost?

Once the honeymoon glow fades, your next big decision to make is where to stay while waiting for your BTO flat. If recent delays have left you in the lurch, here are some housing options to consider.

SingSaver Blog - We Compare, You Save • 17th May 2021

5 Critical Signs To Start Switching Your Insurance Agent (2021)

Is your trusty financial advisor a true knight in shining armour? Here are five neon warning signs to be on the lookout for.

SingSaver Blog - We Compare, You Save • 11th May 2021

Million Dollar HDB Home: What's The Hype All About?

Million dollar HDB flats are currently in the spotlight. This might come on the back of rising prices, construction delays and possible wave of property cooling measures on the horizon.

SingSaver Blog - We Compare, You Save • 4th May 2021

I Bought S$700K In Critical Illness Coverage In My 30s: Here’s Why I Did It

My name is Tan Shereen and I’m a headhunter in the financial sector. Despite being in my thirties, I’ve invested heavily in my critical illness coverage.

SingSaver Blog - We Compare, You Save • 30th April 2021

CPF Nomination: What Happens To Your CPF Money After You Die?

Make a choice on who gets to inherit your hard-earned CPF savings and do your CPF nomination online before you kick the bucket.

SingSaver Blog - We Compare, You Save • 30th April 2021

Survey: Consumer Satisfaction Rise As More Singaporeans Engage With Insurers Digitally — Here’s Why You Should Too

The way we shop has changed spectacularly since the pandemic hit. Similarly, consumer habits with financial services (and insurers) are growing more digitally savvy.

SingSaver Blog - We Compare, You Save • 28th April 2021

CIMB FastSaver Account Review

Free of convoluted conditions, the CIMB FastSaver account won’t have you jumping through hoops to earn maximum interest.

SingSaver Blog - We Compare, You Save • 27th April 2021

Go-To Guide For Bridging Loans In Singapore

Check out how this short term loan could help you make large sum payments easily — plus a number of things you should always look out for before taking the plunge.

SingSaver Blog - We Compare, You Save • 23rd April 2021

Best CareShield Life Supplement Plans In Singapore

CareShield Life covers some long-term care costs, but not all. With comprehensive benefits and higher payouts, rest easy knowing that you’re sufficiently covered by these top-notch CareShield Life supplements.

Ohmyhome • 17th September 2020

Building a Robust Product Through Generation-gap Defying Teamwork

The Ohmyhome tech team is not only skill-diverse – with a plethora of expertise ranging from Quality Analysis (QA), backend engineering, data, web, and app-building – it is also an age-diverse team!

Ohmyhome • 4th September 2020

Day in The Life of an iOS Developer

Always curious about the brains behind the Ohmyhome iOS app? Meet Varun Parakh, our calm and collected Senior iOS Developer by day and die-hard Manchester United supporter by night.

Ohmyhome • 4th September 2020

Ask Our Mortgage Specialist: The 4 Types of Home Loan Packages and Which is Best for You

Homeowners-to-be shopping for a home loan may find it intimidating to make sense of loan jargon, especially when it is instrumental in financing the biggest and most precious asset in our lives – a home. Put those worries to rest!

Ohmyhome • 4th September 2020

5 Singaporean Delicacies and Where to Find Them After the Circuit Breaker Period

Hailed as a food paradise, you’ll always be able to find delicious food at affordable prices tucked away at every corner in Singapore.

Smile Magazine • 4th January 2018

Escape KL's concrete jungle with these top 6 nature spots

Yearning for a majestic, hilltop view of the sunrise? You’re in luck — KL has a slew of hiking trails with varying levels of difficulty that’s merely a short drive away.

Smile Magazine • 19th December 2017

Top 5 Instagram-worthy KL food spots

One can’t just simply order a meal at Chocha without milking the gorgeously restored heritage shophouse for all its worth. It's vintage tiles hark back to Petaling Street in its heyday.