The Australian dollar has declined against major currencies
The Australian dollar has dropped to its lowest level against the Singapore currency since September 2001.
The Singdollar is worth almost 25 per cent lesser than the Australian dollar in 2012 (SGD/AUD = 0.74), but has now climbed above the AUD amid the ongoing Coronavirus situation.
A search for the SGD/AUD pair on Google shows that the rate has hit 1.11, a rate making overseas travel in Australia cheaper.
The Aussie dollar is weaker this morning after it traded at a low of 1.11757 against the Singapore currency, according to xe.com. The slide could be due to a plunge in the crude oil prices as Saudi Arabia launches a price war against Russia.
Singaporea travellers are getting more value for money due to a weaker Australian dollar and with the favourable exchange rate, studying abroad in Australia would be more affordable.
As I celebrate one of the biggest company events of the year, I decided to reinvent my look. Firstly, I let the stylist cut my shoulder-length hair into a bob cut. Then, he dyed it by mixing the colors of Ash Blonde and Light Brown. I was in awe of the results! Simply cutting your hair short may result freshen up your look and how you feel about yourself!
On that note, here are some of the best salons that can help you with your hair makeover.
#1: BE SALON
In the institution that I work for, we believe that each learner is an individual who learns in uniquely from his or her peers. The same can be said with Be Salon. Be Salon believes that everyone’s hair is different. When it comes to maintenance, there is no one-style-fits-all! Hence, the stylists at Be Salon customize your treatments to fit your personal lifestyle and hair nature. Their individualized approach enable them to recommend the most suitable hair colors for you.
What’s more? Be Salon has free specialized consultations that will enable you to ask as many questions as you want within a given time. Taking a leap of faith is not scary after all, especially when your decisions are backed by hair stylists. You will be able to choose a treatment based on the expert’s advice. Furthermore, the expert will give you advice on how to take care of your hair at home.
This salon’s haircut starts from S$49 and the hair color starts from S$119. With complimentary beverages, head massages, and blankets, Be Salon’s service will pamper you beyond what you expected.
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#2: SALON VIM
Endorsed by some of the most popular influencers, it goes without saying that Salon Vim is renowned in Singapore. It is best known for its hair coloring results. You see, Salon Vim is a flagship store of L’Oreal. It introduces mythic hair treatments, using powerful Mythic oil to deeply nourish and protect hair color.
Much like Be Salon, Salon Vim’s hair stylists give you their expert opinion to renew you with the most suitable hairstyle. No matter what style or color you want, Salon Vim will turn your dreams into reality. Haircut starts from S$60 for men and S$80 for women. Hair coloring starts from S$105. While, hair strengthening and hair perming rangers from S$200-S$320.
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#3: CHEZ VOUS HAIR SALON
A few months ago, I have tried the Keratin treatment. This treatment enables you to have soft and shiny hair while retaining its volume. However, the salon I went to did not perform very well. The effects of the treatment did not last for long.
Enter Chez Vous Hair Salon! There is a reason why Chez Vous Hair Salon’s Hair Botox (about S$375) was named the Best Hair Treatment for Damaged Hair by Her World, Shape, CLEO, and many other industry insiders. Hair botox is an extensive keratin treatment, which is customized to your hair type and hair condition. Furthermore, those who have tried this said that it has incredible lasting effects.
Another thing that you will be have about is its aesthetics. Chez Vous Hideaway is Instragrammable due to its pop-up museum decor. Moreover, you will get to enjoy the complimentary scalp fix at their Relaxation Lounge. This is only for customers who arrive early! The early bird truly catches the early worm.
Money does not come from trees! Choosing what is best for you should be influenced by strategic research on the available brokerage firms in the country. Consider these factors…
STICK TO THE BUDGET
It goes without saying that your performance in the stock market depends on your budget. If you want to start investing, but do not have thousands of dollars in your arsenal then, you can start with as little as S$1,000.
Say that you want to own stocks through the CDP (The Central Depository) then, you will have to set up a CDP securities account. The CDP account is operated by the Singapore Exchange. It provides integrated clearing, settlement, and depository facilities for customers in the Singapore securities market.
To be eligible to open an account, you must at least 18 years old and not an undischarged bankrupt. You can deal with as many brokerage firms as you want with one CDP account.
COMPARE THE BROKERAGE FEES
Brokerage firms allow you to buy and sell shares on the stock market. It is important to note that they charge you brokerage or commission fees for every transaction you make. When you buy shares, you get charged. When you sell shares, you get charged. These fees add up!
Most investors want to buy low and sell high. Expect to be charged commission fees multiple times by doing so. On the other hand, commission fees won’t make much difference to your if you just want to “park” your money.
KNOW THE DIFFERENCES ONLINE
Kids, there was a time when investors where required to call their brokers to deal with them directly. Do not get me started with how stock prices and other information were passed down! Those days are gone!
Nowadays, investors are blessed with online trading platforms that allow them to check stock prices and complete deals on the go. Some brokerage firms even have mobile applications.
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It is good to familiarize yourself with these online features before you open an account. For instance, day traders need to have a live and streaming data to get started. Choose a broker whose online features (e.g., daily news, company reports, or strategy guides) are suited to your lifestyle. Consider opening several trial accounts with many online brokers to immerse yourself with their service before signing up.
Today, there are more ways than ever before for would-be entrepreneurs like yourself to find success in the e-commerce industry. There are a host of different avenues for you to go down in your bid to sell products, make some money, and build your reputation. You just have to be brave enough to give up your day job and follow your true calling in life!
What with all the choices that you have available to you in this instance, it will be difficult for you to pinpoint your focus and really hone in on a target market. Fortunately, the comprehensive help and guidance that you are in desperate need if can be found below.Here’s what you need to do to become a successful e-commerce entrepreneur:
Hone in on your niche
Honing in on your niche is the first challenge that you will face on your journey to become an e-commerce entrepreneur. You need to choose a niche that is going to prove profitable and sustainable. More importantly, you need to choose one that is going to continue to impassion you for years to come. If the product that you sell doesn’t excite you, your heart won’t be in it and, slowly but surely, your desire to succeed as an e-commerce entrepreneur will fade.
If you’re stuck for ideas in this instance, then you should consider starting your own online T-shirt business. As stated by Oberlo, this is a popular choice for beginning an e-commerce simply because T-shirts are cheap to source and easy to customize.
Study your market
To ensure that your business idea hasn’t already been conceived, taken, or trademarked, it’s imperative that you study your market before you start your own e-commerce business. This will allow you to enter your market without having to worry about being sued for intellectual property theft as your career progresses and your reputation grows.
Studying the current climate of your market will also provide you with an understanding of what is or isn’t working for your competitors. With this knowledge at hand, you will find it easier to avoid the pitfalls of your industry going forward.
To perform market research in the most targeted and effective way possible, you should:
Determine exactly what it is you need to know about your industry
Study your industry’s future outlook
Pinpoint your target customers and flesh out their buyer persona
Prepare a number of research questions
Build your store
Of course, you can’t be an e-commerce entrepreneur if you don’t build your own online store. To ensure that your website is professional, engaging, and intuitive enough to generate you some leads right off the bat, it’s imperative that you align yourself with a quality web host. To find this perfect host, you must:
Know how much support you’re going to need
Have a clear understanding of the traffic that you expect to draw
Be well versed when it comes to different server types
If you put all of the above advice into practice, you’ll find yourself reaching the peak of your professional potential in no time.
[Travel Advisory] ADJUSTMENTS TO SINGAPORE AIRLINES AND SILKAIR SERVICES
Singapore Airlines and SilkAir will temporarily reduce services across their network due to weak demand as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak.
Details of the affected flights can be found in the tables below.
They will continue to monitor the situation and make further adjustments as necessary.
Affected customers will be notified and re-accommodated onto other flights.
If you have booked your tickets through a travel agency, please contact your agent for assistance. If you have booked your tickets directly with Singapore Airlines, please contact the SIA reservations team at (+65) 6223-8888 if you need any assistance.
As they are expecting large volumes of calls, they seek your patience and understanding that their customer service agents may take longer than usual to respond to you.
Singapore Airlines and SilkAir apologise for the inconvenience caused.
First posted on 18 February 2020, 0908hrs (GMT +8)
The Aussie dollar is weaker this morning after it traded at a low of 1.11757 against the Singapore currency, according to xe.com. The slide could be due to a plunge in the crude oil prices as Saudi Arabia launches a price war against Russia.
