Bouncing back in style
Undeterred by his previous business failure, actor Zhang Yao Dong heeds the harsh lessons of entrepreneurship to find bliss in his bridal boutique venture.

Pop up and party
After a decade at Zouk Club, accomplished marketer Tracy Philips now runs creative agency Present Purpose.

Eye on the prize
A resident blogger, an entrepreneur and highly sought-after Profit Strategist, Sant Qiu specialises in helping small to medium-sized businesses increase their profits.

Wearing many hats
After graduation, in four short years she became a millionaire - at the age of 26. Merry Riana is not only a motivational speaker, author but also a mother. At press time, she has gone to give birth to her second child.

Stand and eat
Having people stand while they eat - Standing Sushi Bar now offers sitting areas - was an unheard notion until it was started by local dude Howard Lo and his aim was to offer high-quality handmade sushi that's as good as what you may find at a premium Japanese restaurant.

Lights, glamour, fashion
Founder and managing director of Mercury Marketing and Communications, Tjin Lee is said hoping to turn Singapore into an Asian fashion capital.

Spinning on the deck
Having been in the nightlife industry for over 30 years, Dennis Foo is the man behind a string of famous clubs in Singapore including St. James Power Station.

Voice of confidence
Resident contributor Eric Feng is an expert at public speaking - he can turn a stage phobe into a confident speaker, just like him.

Putting Singapore on the world map
An hotelier and restaurateur, Loh Lik Peng is a proud recipient of this year's Tourism Entrepreneur of the Year by Singapore Tourism Board.

Pretty purple flowers
Well known for its crisp scent, almost like everyday it's holiday - bath and lifestyle company Crabtree & Evelyn soul belongs to a Singaporean.

Plug into theKube2
Made in Singapore theKube2 - the success of its predecessor, theKube - also pumps up the volume in countries such as Russia and Indonesia, Bluetree.