Now, now KSL... as a dependent pass holder he is entitled to register and start a business or company in Singapore, then file for a letter of consent to work in that business or company. His DP is still dependent upon the EP that got it but it is completely legal to start his/her own business.ksl wrote:Hand made in which Country? Dependant pass holder! You had better be very careful, of doing any business at all, unless you want your bottom smacked! (literally)Do not get caught in Singapore breaking laws, they like to set examples. And believe me you are being watched by your competitors, so take some good advice!
This is also quite true SE, and they have up to 6 months to register, my point was to ensure that they do understand what they are doing, simply because We have also been reported more than once, because Competitors are nasty little beggars, and if you haven't covered your arse, you will get shafted, as an importer you must know the laws relating to technical hindrances, like what you can or cannot import, before you actually import, not after so yes a lot of work is involved.Strong Eagle wrote:Now, now KSL... as a dependent pass holder he is entitled to register and start a business or company in Singapore, then file for a letter of consent to work in that business or company. His DP is still dependent upon the EP that got it but it is completely legal to start his/her own business.ksl wrote:Hand made in which Country? Dependant pass holder! You had better be very careful, of doing any business at all, unless you want your bottom smacked! (literally)Do not get caught in Singapore breaking laws, they like to set examples. And believe me you are being watched by your competitors, so take some good advice!
As to the OP, it sounds like you want to start an export/import business but have no idea about importing, finding customers, or finding suppliers... not a good place to start unless you are willing to do a lot of research.
I suggest you consider the recession to see how the handicraft business has suffered. Middle East I am also interested in, when you arrive in Singapore let me know.jfc81 wrote:We have some things in common. Were both trying to do import/export in Singapore without much experience. Except, Im American and will be coming to sg this week for the first time. Im also particularly interested in handicrafts and other things for export, mainly to the US, but also the middle east/gulf where I have experience. Let me know how its working out for you.
True, the trade has suffered, which means it will take a creative, hardworking person (like me) to make a go of it . Incidentally, how is the drinking vinegar business doing these days? In response to your question, I will be arriving on 6 July. From your posts you seem to be an old Singapore hand and consequently a real fount of wisdom. have you ever had any experience with import export with the Mideast? If youd like to give me your contact info I could also send you some suggestions for the vinegar blog in your sig (assuming its yours) related to spelling, capitalization, and puncuation.ksl wrote:I suggest you consider the recession to see how the handicraft business has suffered. Middle East I am also interested in, when you arrive in Singapore let me know.jfc81 wrote:We have some things in common. Were both trying to do import/export in Singapore without much experience. Except, Im American and will be coming to sg this week for the first time. Im also particularly interested in handicrafts and other things for export, mainly to the US, but also the middle east/gulf where I have experience. Let me know how its working out for you.
jfc81 wrote:True, the trade has suffered, which means it will take a creative, hardworking person (like me) to make a go of it . Incidentally, how is the drinking vinegar business doing these days? In response to your question, I will be arriving on 6 July. From your posts you seem to be an old Singapore hand and consequently a real fount of wisdom. have you ever had any experience with import export with the Mideast? If youd like to give me your contact info I could also send you some suggestions for the vinegar blog in your sig (assuming its yours) related to spelling, capitalization, and puncuation.ksl wrote:I suggest you consider the recession to see how the handicraft business has suffered. Middle East I am also interested in, when you arrive in Singapore let me know.jfc81 wrote:We have some things in common. Were both trying to do import/export in Singapore without much experience. Except, Im American and will be coming to sg this week for the first time. Im also particularly interested in handicrafts and other things for export, mainly to the US, but also the middle east/gulf where I have experience. Let me know how its working out for you.
I don't mean to be sarcastic but are you kidding me, just read your own words above and correct your own mistakes before making any suggestions, no doubt the vinegar blog will be updated eventually, it's long out of date and has never been checked for errors, although I have spotted several myself, but it's not worth doing if a new site is being developed, thanks all the same.jfc81 : If youd like to give me your contact info I could also send you some suggestions for the vinegar blog in your sig (assuming its yours) related to spelling, capitalization, and puncuation
Very interesting. I have a long standing interest in the region and have also lived there (egypt, kuwait for year and a half) and have a BA in Middle East Studies-Arabic. I wonder if there is any way to offer these services to a company doing business between Malaysia/Singapore and the Gulf, for example. I am aware of substantial cultural and trade links, but I have no experience in import/export and want to learn.ksl wrote:
I know the Middle East very well having lived out there and have many connections, yes i have the experience of import & export out there.
Vinegar drinking for health was established hundreds of years ago, and today there are markets well established in almost every country in the world, although these markets are traditional vinegar drinking like apple cider vinegar, mixed with water and honey. These vinegars taste like vinegars!jfc81 wrote:Very interesting. I have a long standing interest in the region and have also lived there (egypt, kuwait for year and a half) and have a BA in Middle East Studies-Arabic. I wonder if there is any way to offer these services to a company doing business between Malaysia/Singapore and the Gulf, for example. I am aware of substantial cultural and trade links, but I have no experience in import/export and want to learn.ksl wrote:
I know the Middle East very well having lived out there and have many connections, yes i have the experience of import & export out there.
I didn't mean any offense about the vinegar blog. You are obviously fluent and well-spoken in English. And I really was serious when inquiring about how the drinking vinegar business is. Have you considered saying something on the blog like how good it tastes, so as to counteract peoples' sure-to-be-automatic revulsion to the idea? Vinegar tastes BAD, at least in my experience.
ksl wrote:Dubai is very health conscious along with many other places in the middle east
Yes I lived in Sharjah, years ago, and your comments are well founded too, that's why i say, the health industry is really blooming in Dubai, so much that lot's of them come here to Singapore looking for new products on a regular basis. First and foremost health is about educationjpatokal wrote:ksl wrote:Dubai is very health conscious along with many other places in the middle east
Ever been there? "Health conscious" Arab style is driving your SUV out to the Burger King and using the drive-in, because you might get a heart attack if you attempted to waddle your 200-kg carcass across the parking lot in the midsummer heat.
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