oBike skids to a halt in Singapore – Does the model work?
Courtesy of e27 The impact of onerous regulations introduced by LTA recently caused Chinese-founded startup oBike to shutter its operations in the Little Red Dot. This has caused much consternation as customers have been unable to get refunds. For tech companies and their founders, we can't over-emphasize the importance of understanding the business model and reflecting customer/user rights and obligations accurately in their online terms and conditions and privacy policy. To
Upcoming events in Singapore for start-ups, SMEs and entrepreneurs
Singapore has such a dynamic ecosystem that sometimes the number of events offered can be overwhelming. Here at FirstCOUNSEL, we're going to help you out by putting together a curated list of upcoming events in Singapore for start-ups, SMEs and entrepreneurs: Jun 28-29 - Echelon Asia Summit 2018 (Singapore Expo) $270+ Jul 4 - Meet Your Business Team 2.0: ACE Edition (WOTSO) Free Jul 5 - DrinkEntrepreneurs x Plum&Toro (Plum&Toro) $5+ Jul 10 - SEO 101: How to Accelerate Your
FirstCOUNSEL at innovfest unbound 2018 - Southeast Asia's largest innovation festival
FirstCOUNSEL was at innovfest unbound 2018, Southeast Asia's largest innovation festival, held on 5-6 June 2018 at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore. innovfest unbound is the anchor event of Smart Nation Innovations, a week-long series of events that showcase Asia’s most innovative developments. In 2018, it welcomed over 12,000 entrepreneurs, brands, corporates, investors and tech start-ups from 100+ countries to meet and share new ideas, build part
UOB launches digital clinics targeted at small businesses
FirstCOUNSEL works with United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) to help our clients open their bank accounts. Now UOB is further helping SMEs by launching monthly digital clinics focused on the needs of small businesses. "According to UOB, business owners who attend the clinic will receive expert advice on the areas in which their company can benefit from digital technology and information on the funding support that is available to them. After the session, the small business will
