110 – Choosing Singapore: Best for Business- with Sid [Part 2]

Discover the journey of Sid, a global citizen who found his place in Singapore after traversing the landscapes of Sri Lanka and the UK. Join us as we delve into the intricacies of setting up a company in Singapore and the evolution of remote work technology. Sid shares insights on prioritizing client ROI over extravagant office spaces, the challenges of balancing work-life dynamics across different time zones, and the unique cultural nuances of cities like London, Sydney, Colombo, and Singapore. From the laid-back vibe of Colombo to the vibrant energy of Singapore, Sid offers a candid perspective on the virtues of each locale. Learn about the significance of mental health, work-life balance, and the relentless pursuit of excellence in Singapore's business ecosystem. Despite the occasional frustrations, Sid reaffirms his commitment to Singapore as the ideal destination for nurturing personal growth and professional success. Tune in to explore why Singapore remains his ultimate choice for business endeavors.

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Guest

Sid: sid@brandworldconsultants.com  

Businesses explored

Brand World Consultants: http://www.brandworldconsultants.com/ 

Going Om: https://www.instagram.com/goingom/?hl=en 

Hosts

Tahmid Nasif: https://www.instagram.com/tahmzup/
Arshvyn Prakas: https://www.instagram.com/arshvynprakas/

Show notes:

00:30 : Born in Sri Lanka, growing up in the UK, settled in Singapore, what is home? [Sid]

03:00 : Registering a company in Singapore [Sid]

04:00 : The technology for remote working was always there, we just didn't use it [Sid]

05:00:  Even if your client is nearby, you would still be using email [Sid]

06:00 : If we can cut out all the extra costs, we can focus on the client’s ROI [Sid]

07:00 : Clients care less about your swanky new office, they care about ROI [Sid]

08:00 : Building client relationships online [Arshvyn]

09:00 : Working 16 hour days [Sid]

10:00 : The 5am club - If you have clients globally, whose timezone do you follow? [Sid]

12:00 : How does London, Sidney, Colombo, Singapore compare? [Sid]

13:00 : Colombo is relaxed and fun, there's a public holiday on every full moon [Sid]

15:30 : Sidney is an absolutely beautiful city, perfect balance of work and life [Sid]

16:00 : Paternity leave in Australia is 6 months?? Singapore just increased ours. [Arshvyn]

17:00 : 4 day work week - if clients do it, then you can do it [Tahmid]

17:30 : So much to do in Sidney, beyond the city. Mental health is important there. [Sid]

18:30 : Singapore is the city that drives you to bring the best out of yourself [Sid]

19:00 : How Singaporeans will complain about the pace here. Can business owners do that? [Sid]

20:00 : Being burnt by Singapore and migrating [Sid]

21:00 : The biggest asset you have is yourself, building confidence [Sid]

22:00 : Ronny Cheng, how Singaporeans are Karens [Sid]

23:00 : Why i would still choose Singapore as a place for business [Sid]

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