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This New Shophouse Hotel In S’pore Doubles Up As A Co-Working Space For Entrepreneurs

With Singapore cementing itself as one of the hottest tourist destinations as well as a leading business hub in SouthEast Asia, our island country is no stranger to tourists and expats – which also means that we have no shortage of hotels, hostels and inns.

Hidden away in a corner of Ann Siang Hill, a short walking distance from Maxwell Food Centre, is Tribe Theory Venture Hotel.

A VENTURE HOTEL FOR START-UPS AND ENTREPRENEURS

Tribe Theory Venture Hotel was created to be a place for entrepreneurs to have a comfortable and affordable place to stay, as well as connect and engage with like-minded people on the same entrepreneurial journey and work effectively.

Conveniently located in the heart of the city, the hotel is within walking distance of the Central Business District, Maxwell Food Centre, and Chinatown which is home to Singapore’s first Hindu Temple as well as the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum.

The lobby is small but cosy. It is a shophouse after all.

Checking in is made simple with an iPad for guests to input their details. (Did you know they accept payment in cryptocurrency too?)

As you venture further into the hotel past the lobby, you’ll come across a giant world map on the wall to your right, with numerous pins by past hotel guests.

Tribe Theory might be a capsule hotel, but it’s well-equipped. You’ll find the communal toilets and showers on the first level. There’s even a laundry area, because Singapore’s weather is notoriously humid.

As you head up the stairs, you’ll be greeted by an intricate logo of Tribe Theory.

There are 2 air-conditioned mixed dormitories that can accomodate up to 32 people comfortably in 28 affordable capsules.

If you’re wondering about storage, there are lockers provided for all guests.

Each capsule is cosy and comes equipped with a backrest, a small safe, a backlight and a reading light.

In the dormitory on the second level, there are 2 capsules that are bigger than the rest and can accomodate up to 2 people.

Past the dormitory on the second level and up the stairs, you’ll be able to look into the double-height ceiling in the common room on the first level.

Level 3 is where you’ll find the lounge which also serves as a breakfast area and co-working space.

A simple, complimentary breakfast is available for guests and it comes with free-flow coffee, tea, milk and juice, because every striving entrepreneur needs fuel.

Does this hotel not look incredibly cosy?

Tribe Theory Venture Hotel is a no-frills, entrepreneur-centric hotel that is easily accessible and affordable, so if you’re a budding entrepreneur travelling in or to Singapore, there’s no better place for you to stay.

Book your room here and we’ll see you at Tribe Theory!

Tribe Theory Venture Hotel
Address: 39 Ann Siang Rd, Singapore 069716
Contact no.: 6423 0237
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(Header Image Source: DiscoverSG)

How A Poor Boy Became #2 Richest Man In S’pore – Goh Cheng Liang

We all aspire to greatness in our lives. Here’s a story of how a poor boy, with only primary school education, made it in life. He is now Singapore’s #2 richest man, with an estimated A young Goh. Credit: Image Credit: Image Credit: Forbes[/caption]

It just comes to show that Goh’s rag-to-riches story abolishes the common belief that you need to be rich or educated to be successful in life. It took only selfless dedication and the refusal to accept defeat for the paint tycoon to achieve his goals.

Ben Franklin once said that anyone can do anything once they set their minds to. Should we adopt even a small portion of Goh’s resolute mindset, our own goals and dreams might not seem that impossible to achieve.

Do you know of any other inspiring stories from Singaporeans? We would love to hear from you!

(Header image credit: Photo by ST, Zaobao, Overcoming Your Own Imperfections – Story Of Chong Phit Lian

Meet Caryn Lim – Rising Entrepreneur In The Beauty Industry

Located in the sleepy neighbourhood of Siglap is Hands + Feet Studio. When I walked in, I first saw Caryn standing behind the counter, attending to a customer and her mother. Her cheerful disposition and relaxed nature quickly put me at ease. The white walls and open concept of the studio felt like home.

A middle-aged lady walking around the counter area caught my eye. I observed as she gently reminded Caryn of the customer’s next appointment slot. Acknowledging my arrival, she gave a firm nod and a slight smile. I wondered who she was. Was she one of Caryn’s staff? I entertained a few possibilities but put them out of mind as Caryn approached me. We were to head to the staff’s pantry area.

The pantry was every bit like my grandma’s kitchen. A slow cooker, and food and drinks filled the tables, while friendly reminders to staff were taped to the walls. Caryn took the seat opposite me, and we started our quick Q&A session.

IF YOU NEVER TRY, YOU’LL NEVER KNOW

Hi Caryn, could you tell us more about yourself?
Four years ago, I started Hands + Feet Studio. The studio combines two services – nail services and massages. Most salons only focus on nail services, but I felt that there was demand for a complete experience for customers. Besides, husbands/ boyfriends could get massages done while waiting for their wives/ girlfriends.

Before Hands + Feet, I was working in the banking industry for two years. I’ve actually always known that I wanted to open a mani-pedi salon, so I took the plunge when this shop space was made available. In September 2014, I also started Coat Colours, a non-toxic nail polish.

How did you know that you’ve always wanted to open a mani-pedi salon?
I’ve always enjoyed nail and massage services. Through my teenage and adult years, I would frequent salons. This love for such services started partly because of my mom’s influence.

When I was younger, about 13 years old, I sometimes followed my mum for her nail and massage sessions and I always enjoyed it. So when I told my mum about my decision to quit my banking job and open Hands + Feet, she was very supportive, much to my surprise.

The services at Hands + Feet are very affordable. How do you manage this?
Let me tell you a story. When I opened Hands + Feet and told my friends about it, they had 2 comments. First, why is it so far? Second, it’s really affordable.

What they didn’t know was that the slightly distant location allowed us to price as such. In fact, we’ve only had one price increase since we started. When we increased the prices, I felt bad about it. But it was also then when I realised how affordable we were – none of our customers had complaints or any issue with the increase!

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What about Coat? What led you to start a line of non-toxic nail polishes?
At Hands + Feet, we were seeing increasing demand from customers regarding non-toxic nail polishes. Most nail polishes available in the market contain certain chemicals such as camphor, paraben, and formaldehyde.

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Hands + Feet studio
Address: 44 Siglap Drive, Singapore 456169
Contact: 6448 7187
Opening Hours: 11AM – 10PM
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