now open" is now CLOSED DOWN

[jumpmrt]

The sign ironically proved how fast new businesses can close down these days in Singapore where the Lee Kuan Yew Regime's falsehood claimed 15% of economic growth. The sign of newly opened coffee shop remained new and fresh there to protest it's own very short lifespan. Businesses are struggling for survival as govt's false claim of merits and economic success continues. Failures are covered up and decorated in denial.

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[jumpmrt]

http://sammyboy.com/showthread.php?t=71343

http://sammyboy.com/showthread.php?t=73844

http://sammyboy.com/showthread.php?t=67890

Ref must be made to these threads, as today's is a follow up of aboves.

Thanks

 

[Medusa]

Hawkers at popular Amoy Street lunch venue say it's hard to stay afloat
Busy, but no takers for 20 vacant stalls

By Shree Ann Mathavan
September 17, 2010

Despite the snaking queues of lunchtime crowds at Amoy Food Centre, along busy Maxwell Road, about 15 per cent of its stalls are vacant, an indication that all is not what it seems.

When The New Paper visited the two-storey centre yesterday, 20 out of about 130 stalls were vacant.

Stallholders and customers we spoke to said these stalls have been shut for several months with some remaining vacant for up to a year or two.

Those still in operation said the reason is simple: The closed stalls probably didn't make enough to sustain their overheads.

The current stallholders added that they too struggle to remain profitable mainly because there is no dinner crowd.

This badly affected some of the newer stalls which closed as they had bid about $2,000 to $3,000 for the space, said one stallholder.

This could not be confirmed with the National Environment Agency (NEA), the managing agent of the food centre.

 

[jumpmrt]

That is the true state of businesses in SG. Not what the govt try to make beleive which is falsehood.

 

[Singapaporean]

juz look at Tekka market...AFTER "upgrading"

 

[csjcsjcsj]

juz look at Tekka market...AFTER "upgrading"

There is no good business for hawkers even when million Bangladeshi go there on weekend. Just only crowd and obstructions as burdens all over and around.

 

[myfoot123]

Workers are not making this country costly, it is the rent (aKa PAP cost) that caused many entrepreneurs to close down AND retreat from the market. Talking about influx of foreigners to create jobs and investment are BULLSHIT. People who suffered from high cost of livings must vote in alternative parties and only them can help Singapore become a true entrepreneur HUB and not cheap workers HUB

 

[jumpmrt]

Workers are not making this country costly, it is the rent (aKa PAP cost) that caused many entrepreneurs to close down AND retreat from the market. Talking about influx of foreigners to create jobs and investment are BULLSHIT. People who suffered from high cost of livings must vote in alternative parties and only them can help Singapore become a true entrepreneur HUB and not cheap workers HUB

That is called LKY / PAP (LeeGalized) Plundering and Graft.

 

[jumpmrt]

Burlington Square Food Court very poor business 5 out of 10 stalls dead

The sign ironically proved how fast new businesses can close down these days in Singapore where the Lee Kuan Yew Regime's falsehood claimed 15% of economic growth. The sign of newly opened coffee shop remained new and fresh there to protest it's own very short lifespan. Businesses are struggling for survival as govt's false claim of merits and economic success continues. Failures are covered up and decorated in denial.

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Korean, Indian, Chicken Rice (no sign board), Fruits and Vietnamese stalls are dead and vacant in the brand new food court which is less than 6 months old. This is Burlington Square next to Sim Lim Square & La Salle Campus in Singapore. Businesses are dying in their very hard struggle of survival while world's highest paid government of PAP brag 15% economic growth and other falsehood to false-justify their own salaries.

 

[dysentry]

Re: Burlington Square Food Court very poor business 5 out of 10 stalls dead

people are just becoming more discerning about quality.

koi cafe at 10.30pm still see 20 people waiting outside. can easily open 10 more branches across singapore.

 

[jumpmrt]

Re: Burlington Square Food Court very poor business 5 out of 10 stalls dead

people are just becoming more discerning about quality.

koi cafe at 10.30pm still see 20 people waiting outside. can easily open 10 more branches across singapore.

From what I know this cafe used to sell high quality espresso & tea & cake etc, part of it opens very late. They provided wifi and even PCs for customers to use in very comfortable classy environment, better than Starbucks / Coffee Bean. Initially have business but poor, then gets poorer and poorer. They died even while there were still some customers.

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[redlightmeansgo]

Re: Burlington Square Food Court very poor business 5 out of 10 stalls dead

people are just becoming more discerning about quality.

koi cafe at 10.30pm still see 20 people waiting outside. can easily open 10 more branches across singapore.

When you look at F&B and how it relates to economic forces, you have to consider so many other things: the type of food, location, manpower, rent.

Can't really compare pao pao cha with, say Thai food. Pao pao cha is easy to make to be honest, and the overheads are low, even if the rent is high. What goes into the plastic cup? Water, some juices, pearls? Even the slightly more expensive brands like Koi that claim to serve you Swiss chocolate would have factored in a fat margin before they proceed with sales. And let's not forget, you don't need to pay for a chef to do pao pao cha.

Compare that with a Thai food stall. What goes onto the plate? An average plate of Phad Thai comprises prawns, kway tiao fried, all kinds of spices and condiments, and a chef's culinary expertise.

Assuming a plate of phad thai goes for $4.50, and so does a cup of Koi.

Now, you do the math

 

[nkfnkfnkf]

Re: Burlington Square Food Court very poor business 5 out of 10 stalls dead

people are just becoming more discerning about quality.

koi cafe at 10.30pm still see 20 people waiting outside. can easily open 10 more branches across singapore.

Remember Roti Boy the ban shop?

Very popular at one stage, came fast and strong and died within a flash.

Just only a short moment of brilliance and burnt out like a matchstick.

 

[Kuailan]

If gahmen don't brag 15% GDP how to get 6 months bonus this year end whilst the employed just suck thumb and finger to see them collecting millions.

 

[humloongson]

If gahmen don't brag 15% GDP how to get 6 months bonus this year end whilst the employed just suck thumb and finger to see them collecting millions.

Never mind I will pump in tax dollars! But only for my cronies, not you fucking peasants!

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1081820/1/.html




Govt allocates S$16.1b for R&D over next 5 years
By S Ramesh | Posted: 17 September 2010 1450 hrs


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SINGAPORE: The Singapore government plans to spend S$16.1 billion over the next 5 years from 2011-2015 on research, innovation and enterprise.