Specialized diploma in Franchise and enterprise management in Ngee Ann Poly

So You Want to Franchise Your BusinessThis is really interesting program; and I was attracted to it, not just because of its cheap cost (90% refund by government due to SPUR program), also I have been thinking something like franchise for quite a period, and I am not sure whether I will be one of the franchisee in the future or not (of course, I hope so, as least I have something to showoff in front of young generation when I become old).

A few point here:

1. All students are adults, and their profiles are really very wide (from business owners, banker, house agent, Franchisor, Franchisee, and engineer like me etc.);

2. Very demanding from lecturers, almost every lecturer requested the group projects and presentations, sometime really busy with these kind of preparations and presentation of projects;

3. Topic is useful; at least much broaden my knowledge;

4. some of the lecturers are really good enough, they have a lot of wonderful personal experiences to share.

So far so good, as a conclusion at this moment, franchise may not suitable for most of persons, and may not make decent income at your initial startup stage. And maybe you will be the next failure since most of the franchisees will drop finally due to all kinds of reasons.

I don’t know what will happen on me after this program.

Investment wisdom

Rich people constantly learn and grow.


Poor people think they already know.

At the beginning of my seminars, I introduce people to the three most dangerous words in the English language: "I know that."

So how do you know if you know something? Simple. If you live it, you know it. Otherwise, you heard about it, you read about it, or you talk about it, but you don't know it. Put bluntly, if you're not really rich and really happy, there's a good chance you still have some things to learn about money, success and life.

When I was broke I was fortunate to get some advice from a multi-millionaire friend of my father's. He said to me: "Harv, if you're not as successful as you'd like to be, there's something you don't know." Fortunately, I took his suggestion to heart and went from being a "know-it-all" to a "learn-it-all". From that moment on, everything changed!

- T. Harv Eker



Rich people manage risks.

Poor people avoid risks.


One common saying when it comes to investments is “The higher the risk, the higher the return”. This is also true in terms of acquiring wealth. Nothing is guaranteed in this world except change. But most of the common people seek for a certain thing that is guaranteed. That’s why they end up being an employee for the rest of their lives, because they are guaranteed to be paid with their time of duty in exchange with their freedom.

People with rich mindset know how to handle risk. They take every opportunity that they encounter regardless of the cost and odds as long as they see a possibility of a great success. They work it out & do some action! When they lose in the business, they lose money, but they earn financial wisdom. They gain experience in which they can use as a big tool the next time they try again.

- T. Harv Eker

Related Links to Grassroots Leader

I attended 1/2 day induction programme for new community leaders at Kampong Ubi CC.

Just list a few links i may use it for future reference.

Grassroots Conntect Log in: http://app.grassrootsconnect.org.sg/

Grassroots Club: http://www.grassrootsclub.org.sg/

http://www.orchidclub.com/

National Community Leadership Institute: http://www.nacli.pa.gov.sg/

People’s Association: http://www.pa.gov.sg/

West Coast Town Council: http://www.wctc.org.sg/

PAP: http://www.pap.org.sg/

Related link to Motorbike

Vehicle Inspection Price: http://www.vicom.com.sg/inspectionprice.htm

Motorbike Supplier:

Hong Leong (Yamaha): http://www.hlcorp.com.sg/motorcycles/

Boon Siew (Honda): http://www.boonsiewhonda.com.sg/

CKA (Daelim): http://www.cka.com.sg/

Harley Davidson: http://www.harleysingapore.com/

CHONG AIK: http://www.chongaik.com.sg/aboutus.html

BMW Motorcycle club: http://www.bmwmcs.org/

Forum: http://www.singaporebikes.com/

http://www.sgbikeportal.com/

连锁加盟@China

全球连锁加盟网 http://www.com9999.com/

u88连锁加盟网 http://www.u88.cn/

全球加盟网 http://www.jiameng.com/

中国加盟网 http://www.jmw.com.cn/

我要加盟网 http://www.51jam.com/

东方加盟在线 http://www.east68.net/

28商机网 http://www.wp28.com/

连锁加盟平台 http://www.17828.cn/

阿里巴巴创业 http://info.china.alibaba.com/news/community/c12.html

瞧这网 - 点子创意荟萃！ http://www.795.com.cn/

中国连锁经营协会 http://www.ccfa.org.cn/index.jsp

上海连锁经营协会 http://www.scea.org.cn/

上海伊比逊会展有限公司 http://www.sh-ybxhz.com/

中国特许展 http://www.chinafranchiseexpo.com/cn/default.asp

Franchise in Singapore

Franchise in Singapore

http://silca.sg/index.htm
Astreem: http://www.astreem.com/_franchise_opps_sg.html

Kinderland: http://www.kinderland.com.sg/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31&Itemid=70
Informatics: http://www.informaticseducation.com/fls/faq.html
Crestar: http://www.crestar.com.sg/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=25&Itemid=63
Drama for Kids: http://www.helenogrady.com.sg/businessopportunity.htm
Kip McGrath Education: http://www.kipmcgrath.com.sg/Franchise--Tutoring-Opportunities/Franchise-Opportunities/Franchise-Opportunities.aspx
Berriesworld – Chinese education: http://www.berriesworld.com/5franchise.php
littleprofessors education: http://littleprofessors.com.sg/franchise1.html
Character Montessori (CM): http://www.cm-preschool.com/franchise.html
White Lodge: http://www.white-lodge.org/franchise-opportunity/
SDAK: http://sdak.edu.sg/franchise.htm
Elfa: http://www.elfa.edu.sg/
Cherie Hearts: http://www.ourjuniors.com.sg/franchise.html
MindChamps PreSchool: http://www.mindchampspreschool.org/franchise.html
Kindergolf: http://www.kindergolf.com/usa/wp-content/uploads/wp/kindergolf_business_eval_form.pdf
Plaster Fun House: http://www.plasterfunhouse.com/opportunity.html
JEI education: http://www.jei.com.sg/sitemap.php

Growingfun-education toy chain store: http://www.growingfun.com/info.cgi?ID=3
Abrakadoodle-art education program: http://www.abrakadoodle.com.sg/request_info.htm
Purpleclay: http://www.purpleclay.com.sg/

Thai Village: http://www.thaivillagerestaurant.com.sg/default.asp?ContentId=1000451
Madjackgroup-food: http://www.madjackgroup.com/franchise.asp
Tea Chapter: http://www.tea-chapter.com.sg/franchise.asp
Papa John's-Pizza: http://www.asiafranchise.net/ppj.html
Sarpino: http://www.sarpinos.com.sg/franchise_opportunity.html
Carona: http://welcome.caronaholdings.com/franchise/franchise.php
Canadian Pizza: http://www.canadian-pizza.com/franchise.asp
Pie Kia Shop: http://www.piekia.sg/franchise.html
Gelare-ice cream: http://gelare.com/franchising.aspx
PrimaDéli-bakery: http://www.primadeli.com/franchising/franchising.asp

Olio: http://www.olio.sg/franchise.asp
My Genie Gourmet: http://www.mygeniegourmet.com/franchise.html

Subway: http://www.subway.com.sg/exec/sam/view/id=575/node=211/

Hertz-car rental: https://www.hertz.com.sg/rentacar/b2b/index.jsp?targetPage=franchiseCountrySelectView.jsp

GMP-HR: //www.gmprecruit.com/pdf/newsroom/GMPOffersFranchiseOpportunitiesAFirstInLocalHRIndustry.pdf

Remax-Real Estate: http://www.remax-singapore.com/content.aspx?pid=16617

Howards Storage World: http://www.hsw.com.sg/franchising_opportunities.html

BBQ: http://genesisbbq-ap.com/franchise.html
food: http://www.justacia.com/index.swf
Tracy Juice Culture: http://www.tracyjuiceculture.com/opportunities.html
Pasta Fresca: http://www.franchise-pitstop.sg/breaking-news/franchise-singapore-restaurant-franchises-success-in-singapore.html
Polar Puffs & Cakes: http://www.polarpuffs-cakes.com/franchise/Form.htm

Liquid Kitchen: http://www.liquidkitchen.com.sg/franchise?date=2013-02-01

Contours Express-fitness: http://www.contoursexpress.com.sg/franchise.php
Skating: http://www.skatesports.com.sg/shopfranchise.php

Comfort Keeper: http://www.comfortkeepers.com.sg/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=41&Itemid=56

calfarme – washroom hygiene: http://www.calfarme.com.sg/FRANCHISE%20OPPORTUNITIES.htm
Snap Print: http://franchise.snap-print.com/


Gmask-accessory: http://www.gmask.com/franchise/why-franchise.html
Challenger: http://www.challengerasia.com/Challenger%20Brochure%20(Brief).pdf
Inke: http://www.inkefranchise.com/info.asp
Internet marketing and promotion: http://www.vefranchise.com/

Wihardja- teakwood furniture: http://www.wihardja.com.sg/franchise.php

info about franchise:

info about franchise:
http://singapore.franchiseopportunities.com/
http://www.infofranchise.sg/
www.flasingapore.org
http://www.asiafranchise.net/
www.fla.org.sg
www.everyfranchise.com
http://www.franchiseopportunities.com/
http://www.franchiseek.com/China/index.asp
http://www.franchisetochina.com/
http://www.startmynewbusiness.com/franchise_funding.htm
http://www.best-business-opportunities.net/
http://www.flowersadvisor.sg/lifestyle/business/business_opportunity/43143/is_a_pet_franchise_right_for_me/

internet marketing resources2

http://www.subliminal-power.com/mind/joined.aspx?afl=66253&cc=true

http://www.joelcomm.com/


SEO:
http://www.sembooster.com/
http://searchenginewatch.com/
http://www.seo-guy.com/
http://www.lyris.com/solutions/lyris-hq/web-analytics/
http://www.adwatcher.com/

PPC search engine
http://www.kanoodle.com/
http://findwhat.com/
http://www.marchex.com/
http://www.clicksor.com/
http://www.atlassolutions.com/
http://www.bidvertiser.com/
http://advertising.aol.com/advertiser-solutions/sponsored-listings

recommended resources:
http://www.payperclickuniverse.com/
http://payperclickanalyst.com/
http://www.payperclicksearchengines.com/
http://www.payperclickguru.com/
http://ppcwire.com/
http://www.searchengineforums.com/
http://fightclickfraud.com/
https://www.google.com/intl/en_us/adwords/select/library/index.html
http://help.yahoo.com/l/us/yahoo/ysm/sps/index.html


www.free-webhosts.com www.thefreesite.com/Free_Web_Space www.100best-free-web-space.com


Proven strategies:
1. Profit from what you know;
2. Show respect for visitors;
3. Fewer sites, better content;
4. Use multiple marketing methods;
5. Build community
6. Brand yourself

Overview of the business-building process:
Market research; choose products and affiliate programs; plan your site; register your domain & arrange web hosting; build your site; plan & develop site content; market your site; manage your business; grow your business;

25 mistakes to avoid as an affiliate
Spamming; posting ads on forums; not doing market research; overusing merchant ad copy; copyright infringing; submitting to FFA’s; shouting; not responding to visitor emails; overusing pop-ups; using free hosting & email account; failuyre to plan; not having and opt-in newsletter; keeping poor or no records; building a mall; advertising offline; banner ad farming; compettion bashing; advertising product prices; out-of-date advertising; using ‘leaky’ links; placing affiliate links on the homepage; trying to do it all; not investing in education; failing to act; giving up;

Basic software:
Text editor: http://www.ultraedit.com/
software: http://www.tucows.com/; http://www.shareware.com/; www.download.com;



Reg domain name:
http://www.godaddy.com/default.aspx

web hosting service:
key features: interface or control panel; file storage; data transfer; pop3 email accounts; browser based email; forwarders and autoresponders; webstats; site builders and design tools; scripting and database tools; stated “uptime”; scalability;
support: helpful technical support; technical support contact; quick response to emails; 24/7 monitoring; online community;
value: best value for your money; volume discount; upgrade charges; bonus software and webmaster resource center; satisfaction guarantee;


http://www.netprofitstoday.com/blog/;
http://www.secretstotheirsuccess.com/;
http://netprofitscoach.com/
http://adreporting.com/
http://affiliatebot.com/
http://affiliatecop.com/
affiliatecrew.com
affiliatefuel.com
http://affiliatefuel.com/
http://affiliatefuture.co.uk/default.asp?id=1
http://affiliatenetwork.com/
http://www.affiliatewindow.com/
http://www.cj.com/
http://www.bidclix.com/
http://casinocoins.com/
http://clickbank.com/
http://clickxchange.com/
http://www.clixgalore.com/
http://www.commissionsoup.com/Default.aspx
http://www.checkmystats.com.au/
http://cpaempireaffiliate.com/
http://cyberbounty.com/
http://darkblue.com/
http://affiliate.eadvtracker.com/
http://floppybank.com/
http://www.icommissions.com/i4/
http://www.incomeaccess.com/
http://iwhiz.com/
http://www.linkshare.com/
http://maxbounty.com/
http://offerfusion.com/
http://offersquest.com/
http://paidonresults.com/
http://partnerweekly.com/
http://performics.com/
http://primaryads.com/
https://publishers.quinstreet.com/
http://referback.com/
http://revenuepilot.com/
http://affiliate.casinorewards.com/main/index.asp
http://search4clicks.com/
http://sellshareware.com/
http://www.shareasale.com/
http://trafficdoubler.com/

http://www.aweber.com/



CPA (cost per action / lead generation)
CPC (cost per click)
CPS (cost per sale)
CPM (cost per impression)


http://7search.com/
http://www.marchex.com/
http://miva.com/
http://kanoodle.com/
http://home.searchfeed.com/
http://www.search123.uk.com/about.shtml

buy a ready-made template:
http://www.4templates.com/
http://www.boxedart.com/


http://superaffiliatehandbook.com/
http://www.sitesell.com/

hire a designer:
http://www.elance.com/
http://rentalcoder.com/


logo:
http://www.thelogocreator.com/
http://gotlogos.com/


website building primers
HTML goodies
http://www.htmlgoodies.com/primers/html/article.php/3478131
http://www.webdeveloper.com/forum/
http://websitesthatsuck.com/

http://www.scriptsearch.com/
http://javascript.internet.com/
http://cgi.resourceindex.com/
http://php.resourceindex.com/

use other Author’s content
http://goarticles.com/
http://ezinearticles.com/

http://www.articler.com/

http://www.marketingtips.com/
http://www.ideamarketers.com/


search engine:
google.com
msn.com
askjeeves.com
alltheweb
altavista
http://searchenginewatch.com/


webmaster forums
http://ablakeforum.com/index.php
http://www.associateprograms.com/discus/index.php
http://www.geekvillage.com/forums/
http://jimworld.com/
http://www.netprofitstoday.com/forum/
http://www.wilsonweb.com/


http://www.tradepub.com/


www.trafficswarm.com

keyword selector tool:


manage your business – regular tasks: http://netmechanic.com/
daily tasks: check email; monitor your site; check site links; check statistics; make time for yourself;
weekly tasks: add & summit new pages; publish newsletter; add & submit keywords; research;
Monthly tasks: end of month statistics;
Quarterly tasks: launch a new site;
Yearly tasks: year-end and taxes; planning;


Choose your best topic:
1. Am I really interested in this topic?
2. Is this topic popular?
3. Is interest in this topic increasing or decreasing?
4. What competition will I have?
5. Are there relevant products and services to promote in this niche?
6. Does my topic have profit potential?


Franchise:
www.franinfo.com
www.franchise-update.com
www.franchiseintl.com
www.entrepreneurmag.com
www.franchise1.com;


http://worldinternetsummit.com/wis/affiliate.html
http://www.ewenchia.com/

Rolex watch

Today, together with friend, went to Hilton Singapore @ Orchard road (Sincere) to buy Rolex watch (S$14227 for 1 pairs after 16% discount, almost the cheapest pairs in the shop), over there, I got to know more about rolex.

1. price of Rolex in China 25% higher than it in Singapore due to higher tax;
2. They increase Rolex price 5 - 8% every year;
3. some of people who bought Rolex are not wearing the watch, just keep it at home like gold;

lost my mobile phone (Samsung Onmia 2)

I lost my mobile phone (Samsung Onmia 2) last friday in company (I bought it at cost of S$398 with 2 years' MIO plan on Jul 09), I believe i left it somewhere unattended and one of contractor took it. I called up Singtel hotline and terminated the service and they agreed me to bring forward the contract from next yeat and re-sign it at current promotional price. So I bought a new phone (Sony Ericsson C903) with renewal of 2 years' i-Oneplus plan at cost of S$188 this tuesday.

Pioneer Zone11 10th annu festival

14 Nov 09

In the morning, I completed H1N1 vaccine injection at Drs Bains clinic @keppel bay tower which was arranged by company.

In the evening, 1 friend from ShenZhen bring over 10 No.s of Dazaxie (chinese mitten crab), nice taste.

internet marketing resources1

http://www.copeac.com/;
http://www.ezinearticles.com/;
http://www.getresponse.com/;
http://www.adbrite.com/;
http://www.freeadwordstool.com/;
http://www.adwardempire.com/;


http://www.msinternetmarketing.co.uk/;
http://www.mark-anastasi.com/;
http://www.themoneygym.com/;
http://www.internetmarketing.com/;



http://www.moneycentral.com/;

人生职业生涯的五个黄金阶段 （转）

人生职业生涯的五个黄金阶段 （转）

　　人生的职业生涯是很漫长的过程，但是其中的五个阶段被誉为黄金阶段，让我们来一起分享一下。
　　(一)首先是二十四岁到二十九岁，我称做〈工作试用期〉
　　在此期间要尽量去摸索、尝试各种工作，毕竟实际理论与理想总会有所差距，常听一些刚入社会的年轻人抱怨：这份工作没有前途、根本学不到东西。甚至一些年纪已不小的人，老在唱回想曲：当初如果怎样、怎样，现在就会如何、如何。其实，到了最后还在发牢骚，除了浪费自己的口水，还会吵到别人。
　　我要奉劝所有的年轻人，这段期间，在找到真正适才又适所的工作之前，宁愿不断的换工作！是的，不喜欢老板、工作环境不如想象的好……都可以马上离开。海阔天空，想做什么就做什么，千万不要勉强自己，明知道工作不适合，却没有勇气站起来辞职，或顾于面子——要证明自己也有工作，能胜任任何工作，再加上人类天性攫取厌动，所以对工作〈食之无味、弃之可惜〉的情形屡见不鲜。工作不快乐，却一直耗着，拖过一天算一天，慢慢的就自然会掉进了工作只是糊口的陷阱。
　　对很多人而言，不换换工作，有时还真不知道自己最喜欢的会是什么。比方讲商科的人，能做的事太多了，可以拓展市场，可以做市场分析师，也可以做商务行政的事，如果不多尝试，老是在头一个工作上原地踏步，岂并成了井底之蛙？因此，要好好利用这五年去挖掘潜能，如能及早认清自己，便已在成功的路上迈出了一大步。
　　(二)二十九岁到三十四岁，我称做〈奠基期〉
　　孔子强调〈三十而立〉是很有道理的。到了这个时候还不知道在做什么，还在天天换工作，那可就要拉警报了，你在二十九岁以前找到了一个真正适合自己志趣的工作后，下面五年就必须静下心来，全力在工作上学习，奠定基础。我认为这是年轻人在创业阶段中最重要的一还环。
　　一个人到了三十四、五岁，如果还看不出一点点成功的倪端，潜力无法发挥，甚至还在摸索、彷徨的话，根据专家指出，他的〈前途〉大致已定。
　　(三)三十四岁到三十九岁这五年，我称之为〈冲刺期〉
　　在此期间，无论体力、脑力都达到了最颠峰的状态，由于已经奠定了基础，可以在最擅长的工作岗位上，好好冲刺，充分发挥。据我观察，一个真正有实力的人，到这一阶段几乎可以独当一面，成为高级主管了。
　　(四)三十九到四十四岁，是〈发扬光大期〉
　　这时冲刺已经结束，正迈向成功之途，所以要顺势将奋斗的精神发扬光大，找寻全方位的磨练与挑战机会，将工作的局面增量扩大。
　　(五)四十五岁以后则进入〈享受期〉
　　此时并不是什么都不用做了，而是要准备把工作经验传授给下一代，在〈施比受更快乐〉的人生最高境界中好好享受一下。这就是说，你一方面在工作岗位上仍要贡献智慧，另一方面则要多花时间去培育子女或训练员工。

RC (residential committee) as observer

I joined RC (residential committee) as observer since Nov last year and experienced many activities for past 8 months. RC, the same title called JuWeiHui in China, but more active in getting people involved. I as a Singapore PR here and functioned as grassroot leader in pioneer zone 11, attend monthly meeting for updated info, participant in organizing activities (harmony racial day, national celebration, lantern festival…) for residents, sometime need to sell the tickets, hang national flag for others and weekly duty at RC office…

What do I get from RC?
- meet more people just stay nearby your house;
- know what is going on in this zone that you are living and get yourself involved;
- managing facility in the zone and you can meet more people;
- some benefitt for members
- others