How much are you earning per annum?

Originally Posted by varun

Hi
I have 2 years work exp with TCS, India as software developer
I am planning to pursue masters in computing in IT project management from NUS.
Could you please tell me how much salary i could expect? And which kind of job roles considering am 2 years into IT

10k in any of the banks in changi business park doing operations.

250k but virtually no assets

Originally Posted by Unregistered

250k but virtually no assets

You're either still young or a spendthrift. People earning half your pay can accumulate significant assets.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Very good! If 280k is the net profit, I suppose you have close to 1m in revenue?

not that much.. revenue about S$450k annually.. the thing i like best about it is that i can work from home & watch over my kids.. so i don't miss their milestones

Originally Posted by Unregistered

not that much.. revenue about S$450k annually.. the thing i like best about it is that i can work from home & watch over my kids.. so i don't miss their milestones

Without revealing your trade secrets, is it possible for you to share some tips on how to start a profitable ecommerce business?

Thanks for sharing.

13 years experience.

S$220k in total.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

13 years experience.

S$220k in total.

Impressive. Can share what do u think is the percentage of insurance agents who make the kind of money u're making?

I would believe the top 5% are easily S$200k and above. I am nothing compared to the lot.

More so when you read through and find out how much the front line bankers are getting, even on an entry level.

But for the record, I do real work (i.e. face-to-face with clients) only for a couple of hours a day now. Work - Family - Life balance is really something I enjoy and cherish while maintaining an acceptable standard of living for myself and my family. I also enjoy the interaction and relationships built through the years with the people I work with.

You gotta know what you want, and who you are. What sort of person you want to be living your life. For me, I know that I want to live life and see my child grow.

I don't want to be the kinda parent that is never home in the huge bungalow where my family stays.

This is an interesting forum, I take it as a reference, not a comparison point.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Without revealing your trade secrets, is it possible for you to share some tips on how to start a profitable ecommerce business?

Thanks for sharing.

you've got to be passionate about the products that you're selling.. for example, i wouldn't sell children clothes that i wouldn't put on to my own children.. because if i dont love them, i'm pretty sure others won't too.. always updated with what's in and what's out.. have an eye for a taste also very important.. good quality pictures also plays significant role.. but most importantly, good quality of the real products as well.. this way customers are coming back for more of your products and not feel cheated by the pictures only.. very simple concept.. u'll be surprised at how far these people are willing to pay for these clothes

Originally Posted by Unregistered

you've got to be passionate about the products that you're selling.. for example, i wouldn't sell children clothes that i wouldn't put on to my own children.. because if i dont love them, i'm pretty sure others won't too.. always updated with what's in and what's out.. have an eye for a taste also very important.. good quality pictures also plays significant role.. but most importantly, good quality of the real products as well.. this way customers are coming back for more of your products and not feel cheated by the pictures only.. very simple concept.. u'll be surprised at how far these people are willing to pay for these clothes

Thanks for the sharing.

May I know how long it took for you to start from nothing to being sufficiently profitable for you to quit your day job? One last question: How did you market your website?

Thanks!