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Smart Tenancy Practices, REITs vs SMEs staying alive in Singapore [TBS 25 ft Terence Yow, SGTUFF]

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Is your rent eating up your profits? Are you struggling to keep inventory without overstocking?

Small business owners, this one’s for you. Hear from Terence Yow, Chairman, SGTUFF, a seasoned entrepreneur who’s navigated the highs and lows of retail—from surviving on passion and life savings to weathering the storm of rising rents and post-pandemic challenges.

What you’ll discover:

  • The one inventory mistake that’s killing small retailers
  • Why “rental renewal shock” is real—and how it’s pushing businesses to the edge
  • Hidden clauses in tenancy agreements that could cost you thousands
  • A surprising alternative market just across the causeway that’s gaining traction

Plus: Smart leasing strategies, the myth of “prime location,” and how to future-proof your business in an unpredictable market.

Don’t miss this raw, real conversation about what it actually takes to survive—and thrive—as a small business owner in Singapore today.

What We Discuss:

  • 03:02 Introduction to SGTuff
  • 09:13 SGTuff's Stand on the Tenancy Situation
  • 18:28 SGTuff's Proposed Measures
  • 21:45 Tenants standpoint on REITs
  • 27:26 Practices for New Tenants
  • 35:40 Common Disputes Between Tenants and Landlords
  • 38:14 Introduction to the Fair Tenancy Code of Conduct

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