ACS Annual Report 2022

Produced by Andrea's Creative Studio 31 December 2022

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WHO WE ARE

About ACS (Andrea’s Creative Studio)

ACS is a Digital Marketing Studio & Consultancy where our specialisation of labour focuses on Content Development from B2C to B2B, and three core services covering Digital Marketing Essentials, Email Marketing and Web Design/eCommerce Other digital related services include Advertisements, Social Media Marketing and Digital Design Services. Our team consists entirely of independent professionals with years of experience, all dedicated towards helping you grow a business such as yours!

About Carte Blanche - Custom-Design Service Arm

Carte Blanche is the custom-design service arm of Andrea's Creative Studio, that oversees and manages the production of corporate materials and marketing collateral. This department carries an expansive portfolio of customisation options such as posters, post cards, roll-up banners, brochures, flyers, business cards, logo design, personalised gift items, etc

About Carte Blanche TLGS (Carte Blanche The Little Gift Shop)

Carte Blanche The Little Gift Shop, a gift concierge concept, by Andrea’s Creative Studio was born shortly after during the covid-19 pandemic to offer gifting services The Little Gift Shop is the perfect solution for busy professionals who want to make a lasting impression with their clients, employees, and colleagues Carte Blanche TLGS is The Studio's creative wing that showcases curated products, #madewithpassion gifts as well as crafted products by product developers locally and globally The gift items featured at The Little Gift Shop are symbols of hard work and dedication of the artisans and creative talents in the business The Little Gift Shop is delighted to be able to share amazing crafts with Singaporeans To honour their contributions, skills, hard work and dedication, profiles of the makers will be featured for all #madewithpassion items.

To provide clients the best digital experience that are innovative and experiential while also being cost-effective

VALUES

To develop a comprehensive strategy in this ever-changing and dynamic digital marketing landscape and provide customers the best support that is digital-focused.

SERVICES WE OFFER - ACS

Consulting : Our consulting services include reviewing, setting up and developing digital marketing strategies and business plans for small and medium-sized enterprises; using various methods to create a comprehensive and effective digital marketing strategy and business planning; developing a centre of processes and transformation efforts to reduce expenses, eliminate redundant procedures, redesign and enhance the delivery of workflow; and leveraging digital-first solutions, analytics etc. to advertise a product or service.

SOCIAL MEDIA SERVICE

Social Media Marketing : Taking photoshoots from interesting angles and transforming them into realistic social media posts with interesting content and achievable objectives to reach a larger audience and aim for the appropriate customer base.

DIGITAL MARKETING ESSENTIALS

Search Engine Marketing (SEM) : To deploy the right marketing strategies to increase the visibility of a website in the search engine results pages (SERPs)

Marketing Video Ad (30-50 secs) : To draw attention with video ads and drive growth by launching video ads for any budget.

Landing Page : To create and publish in just minutes, and turn traffic into leads with sales

Web Design : To share a passion, inform people of the business, engage audience and connect with the world.

eCommerce : To offer a personalised experience for online sellers with all the tools and features needed to build an eCommerce site to run a business effectively

ADVERTISING

Video Production : A powerful tool for storytelling and engaging audiences, bringing even still images to life.

Advertising/Marketing Collateral : To tailor digital designs and creative materials to match our client's corporate brand persona, tone of voice and style

Content Development

Professional Photography

THIS YEAR

EXPANDED SERVICE OFFERINGS

BRAND STRATEGY

Branding & Creative : When it comes to branding and creative, positioning is key. Creating a unique identity that speaks to your target audience and resonates with them - is what that sets you apart.

VOICE

Emcee : From small-to-medium scale ceremonies to social occasion and events, keep your guests engaged with a programme or entertainment.

Podcast : At Andrea's Creative Studio, we have just added acsConnect to our existing services, which provides C-Suites, top executives, and business owners of all ages with the opportunity to explore niche and established markets. With acsConnect, we can help new businesses grow and existing ones find new markets. This segment seek to provide business insights that can uncover gaps and devise strategies to improve production and management.

Have a business idea? Pitch here!

Voice Podcast

Branding & Creative

THE STUDIO'S MILESTONES

09 2022

ANNUAL REPORT 2022

March

Joined YMCA's Volunteering Programme with like-minded individuals striving for the greater good of humanity and the community we live in

April

ACS is part of Catholic Welfare Services as a Corporate Volunteer to give back to the community as part of The Studio's CSR programme

May

Carte Blanche The Little Gift Shop took its online gift shop to the physical space by participating in Bazaars and Flea markets in malls such as Plaza Singapura, Scotts Square and NDP Bazaar at Marina One

June

Conducted paper art workshop for the firsttime at Scotts Square in June and guided learners on how to make a DIY floral gift basket for Mother's Day Subsequent workshops were held afterwards back by popular demand

Introduced new paper art workshop during the June holiday at Scotts Square, and guided participants on creating their own paper cardholder The session was attended by adults as well as senior citizens.

July 1

Launched new website for a healthcare/medical sector, with creative design and content handled by a team of specialists.

July

Collaborated with La Bella for the specially designed Gem gift boxes for their gem stones Selected as the vendor for the creative design organised by BISA for Tomohon International Flower Festival 2022 pre-Grand Opening Event at Scotts Square Singapore

August

The NDP 2022 Campaign was launched to celebrate our Nation's 57th Birthday along with a Giveaway Contest to make the season more meaningful ACS partnered two Singaporean business owners for the giveaway with all things related to 'Made in Singapore'

Planned the creative design for Cross-Cultural Festival organised by BISA to celebrate Singapore's 57th and Indonesia's 77th Independence days held at Scotts Square

September 12

Andrea's Creative Studio was awarded the Singapore 500 SME company for the year 2022 by Singapore Association of Trade & Commerce

October 19

Announced new partnership with Info-Tech HR & Payroll system provider

November 03

ACS Named for Entreprenuer 100 Award by ATC (Singapore Association of Trade & Commerce).

December 28

ACS Bagged Home SME 500 Award during the Award Ceremony

Presentation by ATC

Andrea's Creative Studio is a Double Award Winning Digital Marketing Studio for the Year 2022

ANNUAL REPORT 2022

As 2022 comes to an end, we see the global economy has since improved a lot and that has taken a positive turn from June despite the ongoing geopolitical conflicts Elsewhere in Asia–Pacific, the latest survey by McKinsey showed that as interest rates continue to soar, respondents are now almost twice as likely to view the interest rate hike as a risk than what it was seen as a primary risk in September Greater China remains the only region in which respondents most often cited the COVID-19 pandemic as a top risk, followed by inflation

Nonetheless, negative sticks are inevitable and harder to shake off As we step into the new year soon, corporate executives and leaders will ask themselves questions about the current economic situation and predictions for the upcoming quarters and the following year This helps them to take steps to address any pressing issues and resolve major concerns so that companies and businesses can be ready for whatever may come

We battled Covid-19 for two years Now that restrictions have been lifted, daily activities and dine-in resumed and more can now work from office We thrived in the two years and it gives me great pleasure to write to you in this second issue of our Annual Report

ACS (Andrea's Creative Studio) celebrated its 2nd year anniversary on September 29 with the launch of The Enchanted Garden II Collection and a message to "Live every moment with a peace of mind." (Turn to page 17 & 18). The message encourages people to nurture connections in their community and prioritise mental health.

Make sure to take time each day to do something that brings you joy such as

getting enough rest, eating healthily, and exercising regularly, or helping colleagues out with tasks or projects and supporting local businesses, or even volunteering with a local organisation

To thank our customers and loyal supporters, Carte Blanche The Little Gift Shop, a gift-giving concierge concept, by Andrea's Creative Studio prepared a range of great prizes for giveaway during National Day (see page 57) by collaborating with two local business owners with products that are proudly Made in Singapore and Valentine's Day to spread joy and warm wishes (Flip to see page 31 & 39 to view the gift items)

On a more serious note, with the gap of two years, business events made a comeback and tradeshows returned to the iconic venues of Singapore once again Nearly 5,000 people attended the Singapore Business Show 2022, which was held at the Singapore Expo from September 28 to 29 There were 300 exhibitors This business event is for SMEs and Start-Ups looking to succeed in today's dynamic and volatile environment It focuses on business adaptation, innovation, and getting back to business post-Covid in an agile and innovative way Do keep a look out for the next edition (See page 22). Whilst the eCommerce Expo Asia addressed some of the biggest issues faced by the SMEs today and in the post pandemic period, including the ever-increasing demands for transformation post covid (See page 25).

Also our Studio was selected as the digital marketing vendor and partner to fulfill many of our clients' content and creative projects with some as repeat customers View some of our works on page 14.

Later in October, ACS Consulting announced its latest partnership with Info-Tech, a distinguished Cloud HR & Payroll software provider, in a news release The collaboration will also see ACS offer a selection of correlated services, such as qualifying costs, payroll and HR App and Software consulting. (Read more on page 19)

On a more light-hearted note, it's not all work and no play. We conducted fun and engaging paper art workshops during the June Holiday and Mother's Day season at Scotts Square Shopping Mall that had attracted both young and old to have a day of fun and relaxation

Packaging is often-single use and later make its way to the disposable bin So opting for cloth as an alternate packaging method is the greener option At our Little Gift Shop, we use paper materials in our production process Flip to page 43 and read our article on "Reducing Climate & Environmental Impact" and how ACS is playing a part in Singapore's Towards Zero-Waste Masterplan It is said that Singapore's waste disposal has increased dramatically in the last 40 years, and is projected to exhaust the capacity of Semakau Landfill by 2035 There is limited space for new incineration plants or landfills, making this an urgent issue Research showed that brands globally are taking steps towards sustainability and addressing climate change through their products Therefore companies that are certified for their carbonfootprint and are transparent about their carbon-neutral products will be more attractive to consumers.

The last two years have been a beehive of activities for us and nothing fall short of amazing, though situations presented its enormous challenges as well With this, I am happy to share that Andrea's Creative Studio (ACS) is a double award-winning digital marketing studio for the year 2022. Thank you for your support of ACS Digital Marketing Studio and Carte Blanche TLGS, we appreciate the well wishes and to our contributors for their dedication and expertise, all of which have elevated our goals for the year ahead!

Ms Andrea C. Sim Consultant / Content Strategist Andrea's Creative Studio, Singapore

Corporate Highlights

SOUTHEAST ASIA

Organised by Singapore-based company, BISA, the pre-event offered a sneak-peek into the best of Indonesia's flower festival in Tomohon Mdm Vonny Josefien, the Chairwoman of Tomohon International Flower Festival (TIFF) Committee at Tomohon City, spoke about the significance of the flower festival and the popular flower varieties that are highly soughtafter for display and floral arrangement

Held at Scotts Square Shopping Mall, the public was able to have their hands at floral arrangement as well Visitors were able to buy Indosnacks, merchandise, and handmade crafts from the booths, as well as participate in flower arrangement workshops conducted by an experienced florist, with the flowers imported directly from Tomohon, Indonesia

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Indonesia entertained the crowd with a song in a relaxed atmosphere to get everyone in the mood for the workshop

Over the weeks, there were a lot of activities and a variety of workshops specially prepared for visitors to the event, in addition to the showcase of Indonesia's unique cultural heritage and Indonesian bridal make-up class.

There was also an introduction to the must-visit 2022 travel regions of Indonesia

Supported by Tcartel Bazaar and Partners of BISA, Andrea's Creative Studio was the Emcee and Asia's Representative of this pre-event.

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MadamVonnyJosefien,theChairwomanof TIFFCommitteeatTomohonCity

June saw a collaborative effort between Carte Blanche and La Bella to construct an ideal jewellery box for her gemstone collections

VIEW SOME OF OUR WORKS

Scope of work: Web Content and Web Design.

Industry: Healthcare/Medical. This project was managed by our content specialists and creative team with the overall design easy to navigate and functional yet informative.

Marketing Collateral for the Cross-Cultural Festival in celebration of SG57 & Indonesia's 77th Independence Day @Scotts Square in the Month of August

CNY 2022 Hamper

Creative design works for the pre-event Grand Opening of the flower showcase and overseas F&B imports.

Postcard design for travel and tour

Advertisement display for a beauty parlour.

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Advertisement display at Ice Magic @Bayfront Event Space.

EDM Design.

Enchanted Garden Collection.

In August, Andrea's Creative Studio made a trip to North Sulawesi, Indonesia to join in the Tomohon International Flower Festival celebration and met up with the Chairlady and the organising team, the Mayor as well as associated members of the TIFF Committee in Tomohon City.

The trip shed insights into the repertoire of Indonesia's cultural performances, activities and the large-scale international flower festival that had attracted global delegates and local visitors yearon-year.

Early August, Andrea's Creative Studio was the Emcee and Digital Communications and Creative Partner of the pre-event grand opening of TIFF at POPPIN at Scotts Square Singapore.

(From Left to Right) Vonny Josefien, Chairwoman of the Tomohon International Flower Festival Organising Team, Andrea CS, Consultant of Andrea's Creative Studio, Caroll J. A. Senduk, SH, the Mayor of Tomohon City, Stephanus T Widjaja, CEO of BISA and Partner

Present in this picture are two male member representatives, PhD , from the Ministry of Communications and Information of Tomohon City.

The Minahasans draped in tribal costumes are an ethnic group native to the North Sulawesi

TRAVEL & TOUR THE CITY OF TOMOHON & MANADO, INDONESIA

10 - 13 AUGUST

TOMOHON AND MANADO WELCOMES TOURISTS

The Indonesian province of North Sulawesi is a popular tourist destination, with Manado and Tomohon being the two key destinations that are known particularly to tourists who are fond of diving from the world over.

These two regions are full of culture and natural beauty, making them perfect for those looking for a short getaway or a relaxing holiday, away from the hustle and bustle.

Some of the distinctive destinations of the city includes: Bunaken Island; popular with divers around the world, Bukit Doa; where you can enjoy a cup of coffee and enjoy a great view of Mahawu mountain, Mahawu Crater; a stunning vista of an old volcanic crater, which is one of the easiest volcano to trek for hikers and outdoor lovers, Woloan Village; famous for its traditional wooden built houses and Hot-Spring River; set in a breathtaking natural surround, all of which provide stunning views and a peaceful environment for any holiday goers.

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(Woloan Village)

ACS celebrated 2nd birthday at level 2 of Scotts Square with the launch of The Enchanted Garden II Collection to commemorate its 2nd year anniversary on September 29.

Inspired by the pretty Japanese Sakura in Spring, the terrarium add a subtle touch to the coffee table or as a decorative piece on the work desk in the office, with this soothing scene of a mini garden.

Whilst the scenic view in the Print Card titled “Spring” is a depiction of local artist Zheng Yue Wei’s work, with a message that reads "Live every moment with a peace of mind."

Twenty per cent off were given for all purchases on Carte Blanche gift boxes and merchandise in the month of September and October 2022

ANDREA'S CREATIVE STUDIO

OFFICIAL 2ND ANNIVERSARY ON 29 OCTOBER 29 SEPTEMBER

Carte Blanche The Little Gift Shop is a gift conceirge concept by Andrea's Creative Studio

Celebrating 2nd birthday with the Vendors from the same Bazaar Group

Launched The Enchanted Garden II Collection to commemorate ACS 2nd Birthday

ACS Consulting announced its latest partnership with Info-Tech, an award-winning Cloud HR & Payroll software provider, in a news release on October 19.

Commenting on the new partnership, Andrea Consulting said: “This meaningful partnership will allow ACS to introduce our clients and partners a safe and secure HR and payroll platform that offers convenience, easy and simple steps in an app to manage all our HR matters on the go.”

"From SMEs to MNCs, companies are encouraged to adopt digital solution as the ‘turnkey’ not for digitalisation’s sake but a means to manage the workflow better and grow your business. Companies and staff can now regain control of their time and focus more on what’s important - work priorities," added Andrea Consulting.

With 26 years of experience, Info-Tech has served over 20,000 customers, 300 employees and processed 500,000 payrolls since its inception

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“We are confident that this partnership will be beneficial for both companies. What’s more, the software is in compliance with Data Protection under IMDA, CPF and IRAS,” said Andrea Consulting.

The partnership will also see ACS offer its own range of complementary services, such as qualifying costs, payroll and HR App and Software consulting.

“We would like to warmly invite you to join in this digital transformation movement into all areas of a business, delivering value and fundamentally transitioning towards a ZeroWaste Singapore. As we look at developing strategies, we put our attention to areas such as environmental issues, advancing sustainability and aim at reducing paper waste,” said Andrea Consulting.

Read the full news release on what the Info-Tech system can do for you:

https://www.andreacreativestudio.com/newsroo m

Andrea's Creative Studio was invited to present to InfoTech's partners digital marketing techniques and quick tips to up your social media game with a strong focus on creating effective content using marketing funnels.

Expos, Trade Shows & Exhibitions | Business Events

Southeast Asia CONNECTING THE DOTS

SME CENTRE CONFERENCE 2022 @SANDS EXPO, MBS

31 AUGUST

Andrea’s Creative Studio attended the physical format of the annual SME Centre Conference that took place at Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre after the show's two-year hiatus

Jointly organised by SME Centres and supported by Enterprise Singapore, the event opened doors to industry participants with a strong focus on Navigating the Future of Sustainability.

This year, the conference gathered together business advisors, solution providers and fellow SME owners Some of the Speakers include Mr Benjamin Chua, CEO of Speco, Mr Mayur Singh, Founding Partner of Green Collective and Mr Nigel Lee, General Manager of Lenovo.

Delegates could embark on a discovery session on how sustainability could be integrated in business plans, develop new

capabilities and unlock new growth opportunities, plus the nation movement towards the SG Green Plan 2030.

The SG Green Plan 2030 is a nation collective effort to advance sustainable development, tackle climate change and achieve long-term net-zero emissions.

Towards evening, delegates were able to network with Conference participants, including over 800 SME business leaders, entrepreneurs, founders, and policy makers

The SME Centre Conference 2022 was facilitated by industry experts where SMEs will learn how going green can help shape the economic climate and be armed with marketreadiness to take on their business to the next level

THE SINGAPORE BUSINESS SHOW 2022 @SINGAPORE EXPO

28 - 29 SEPTEMBER

ACS attended the Singapore Business Show 2022 held at the Singapore Expo from September 28 to 29. From sourcing of the latest products and services to sharing new ideas and forging good business partnerships, opportunities were aplenty also to discuss and find new tips at the Singapore Business Show Andrea’s Creative Studio discovers more

Held over two days, almost 5,000 visitors turned up. The show saw 300 participating exhibitors with over 200 interactive seminars offered, including trend-driving masterclasses The hot trending topics were presented by thought leaders and industry experts to address some of the biggest issues faced by the SMEs today, including the ever-increasing demands for transformation in the post pandemic period. The latter highlighted solutions to solving critical global issues and provided actionable insights for SMEs Two of the major keynotes covered Cybersecurity and Web 3 0, and Navigating Hardships by Building Strategic Partnerships

Some of the keynote speakers of this event were Rohan Dhanuka, Industry Head (Finance) Google on “Digital Decade: 6 Emerging Consumer Trends (and Impact on SMEs)”, Magnus Grimeland, Founder and CEO of Antler on “Build to Win - Learning from 100K++ Founders on Building the Defining Companies of Tomorrow”, Yeap Ming Fong, Head of Marketing, Seedly on “Building a Sustainable Marketing Growth System” and Caecilia Chu, CEO & Co-Founder of YouTrip on “From 0 to 1: Essential Checkpoints For Winning In The Domestic Market, and Regional Expansion”, just to name a few dynamic topics

If you are thinking of what exactly an entrepreneur needs to be able to succeed in today’s dynamic yet volatile environment, whether you are SMEs or Start-Ups, this business event is for you - that places great importance on business adaptation and innovation, and getting back to business again post covid - both agile and innovative!

ANNUAL REPORT 2022

ACS joined the Singapore group on a three-day trip to KL Convention Centre (KLCC) and attended the 6th Selangor International Business Summit 2022 and the 8th Selangor International Expo (F&B) 2022.

With F&B, medic, smart city and digital economy convention, IT and digital economy corporation co-located in one place, the largescale show is a platform to connect, explore, gain insights and collaborate with relevant brands and industry players (in the ASEAN market) to enhance existing capability through strategies and implementations and build a more robust ecosystem within an effective plan

Stephanus T. Widjaja, company Director and David Seragih, Financial Services Consultant

(From Left to Right) Mr Naz, Regional Head, SI, Group IB, CIMB, Ms Patsy, Resilience Well-Being Coach, Mr Stephanus, BISA SG

ECOMMERCE EXPO ASIA 2022 @SANDS EXPO

ACS attended the eCommerce Expo Asia, one of the year’s most attended events, with over 60,000 people from around the world visiting booths and conference sessions to learn about new innovations.

The mid-October event featured many trends including Cloud technology updates; big data analytics practices on both traditional platforms as well emerging ones such AR/VR, and new ways to maximise data value and make data driven decisions.

“Valuable insights and really good content We’re able to find out how others are coping with their various journeys and what they have done so far

I think it’s all about interaction, talking to various people and sharing so it kind of broadens your perspective,” Vice President of UOB commented.

This year, not five but six shows were held in the same location with conference sessions, real-life case studies were presented and panel discussions delivered by over 600 industry practitioners and experts from across the world.

AGRIFOOD STARTUP & TOURISM INSIGHT 2022

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ACS was honoured to be invited as a supporting Singaporean partner of the IASTI event to attend the Indonesian Agrifood Startup and Tourism Insight (IASTI) final event, held at Adinata Centre, at the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia Singapore.

Mr H.E Suryo Pratomo, Indonesian Ambassador to the Republic of Singapore gave the keynote speech. The IASTI event saw startups, hailing from the various cities of Indonesia, who were amongst the nine chosen participants to pit against each other in the final round of a pitch battle.

According to a social media statement released by KBRISingapura, "Dubes Suryo Pratomo encouraged the startup founders who attended to remain optimistic and to use the IASTI event as a training ground and an opportunity to meet potential investors.

“Although in recent times, some global companies have reduced their employees in various countries, according to the latest reports by Google, Bain and Company, and Temasek shows that investment in digital sector to Southeast Asian region especially to Indonesia still showed a positive trend,” added Dubes Suryo Pratomo

“Selected startups met with major digital companies, incubator centres and were given mentorship regarding drafting and submission of their business proposals,” KBRISingapura commented

During the IASTI event, invited guests were present to witness BISA, Satu Tampa from Manado and Bali Investment Club signing a business Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

The final results were also released on the same day, towards the end of the IASTI event Three outstanding startups who came in the first to third positions were Spiralife, Healthy Plant, and Technical King respectively, according to the decision of the judging panel formed by various sectors and institutions

CARTE BLANCHE

GARDENS BY THE BAY LAUNCHED A NEW COMMEMORATIVE

08 DECEMBER

It was a special day for Gardens By The Bay as the organisation celebrated 10 years of growth and wonder with the launch of its commemorative book on December 8

Published by Straits Times Press in conjunction with Gardens by the Bay’s 10th anniversary, this book is a must-have for anyone who loves Gardens by the Bay and wants to learn more about its history and future

The book traces the garden’s evolution from the seed of an idea to a blossoming of a People’s Garden, who have contributed to its success over the years.

With augmented reality features embedded in each chapter, the book invites readers to further explore and discover more of the Gardens through a complementary app developed by NCS

A Blossoming City Garden Coffee Table Book. Hardback ($69.90). Available on Gardens By The Bay's website

During the start of the event, the guests were presented with a copy of the book as a token of appreciation from Gardens By The Bay The launch of the commemorative book was a fitting way to celebrate the organisation’s success, and the guests were certain that the book would be a treasured keepsake.

Carte blanche TLGS Mini Exhibition booth at Design Indonesia.

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OUR PRESENCE

Carte Blanche The Little Gift Shop is on eSHOP

www andreacreativestudio com/eshop

With the success of Carte Blanche (custom-design service arm of Andrea's Creative Studio), Carte Blanche The Little Gift Shop, a gift concierge concept by Andrea’s Creative Studio, was born shortly after during the covid period to offer gifting services The Little Gift Shop is the perfect solution for busy professionals who want to make a lasting impression with their clients, employees, and colleagues

TLGS took its gifting service to eSHOP on https://www.andreacreativestudio.com/eshop and it is managed by Andrea's Creative Studio, and founded on the philosophy of giving back to the community we live in The eSHOP is a creative wing that carries Made With Passion gift items, Curated Gifts and showcases a wide range of Handmade Products by producers from the world over 0 1% from each sale of the item will go to its iCare Fund as part of the Studio's CSR programme and donation for a good cause.

Shop Safe & Secure and Go Cashless - Shopee.sg

https://shopee.sg/andreascreativestudio

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Andrea noticed a need for a convenient and fuss-free gifting service. She handmade gift products in small lots by season and brought the products to the online marketplace on Shopee.Sg, which were easily accessible to customers. When the sales of gift items seemed promising, she created her own e-Commerce site and named it "Carte Blanche The Little Gift Shop (TLGS)", a gifting concierge concept, under The Studio's initials, ACS

A logo was designed to be vibrant and eye-catching, and had it printed on stickers and placed on all of the packaging, shopping bags and outgoing gifts TLGS' logo quickly became a recognisable symbol of quality and creativity. Since its launch in July 2021, TLGS has become a go-to platform for customers looking for unique and creative gifts. The fabrics and textiles were sourced and purchased from the second generation business owners to craft into attractive items by hand Today, our eCommerce platform carries a range of handcrafted products from local and overseas producers

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VALENTINE'S DAY GIVEAWAY

FEBRUARY 2022

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(PRIZES OVER $200 TO BE WON)

From candies to boutique flower bouquets and chocolates, we often give out gifts to someone we care about to reaffirm our friendship or establish our connection with others. By communicating our emotions, we are showing love, concern or appreciation for them

This Valentine's Day, Andrea's Creative Studio joined the world in celebration to spread joy and warm wishes by giving away a range of great prizes, specially selected from local stores. Participants simply had to answer our Valentine's Day Giveaway 2022 question and only one lucky winner got to walk away with a white-gold necklace featuring a heart-shaped pendant! (Worth $69)

The other four winners won fantastic prizes; a set of heart-shaped jewellery made of Swarovski elements ($39.90); and three boxes of assorted dark and milk heart chocolates ($23 each) by Venchi from the premium Italian chocolate selections

Of course traditionally, nothing says love like giving out a box of delicious chocolate! It makes a sweet gift to show your loved ones that you care, so we hope to add some lovely thoughts to the already special moment. For that, we personalised a Happy Hearts favour box, ($6) for Carte Blanche, to add charm to your Valentine's Day celebration

The bazaar showcased a variety of handmade products including a special styling set to help create a timeless look for any celebration such as Easter Day

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Carte Blanche The Little Gift Shop ran its first-ever pop-up Bazaar Sale at Plaza Singapura on Level 3, units 67-69 in April 2022

CARTE BLANCHE THE LITTLE GIFT SHOP FIRST-EVER BAZAAR AT POPPIN @PLAZA SINGAPURA 01 - 30 APRIL

A photoshoot with business owners at POPPIN @Plaza Singapura.

POPPIN's Staff, Sarah, was seen adorned with the hand-knit hair accessory from NANAKO Hair Tie Collection.

Customer (aka 'Forever Young') got a pack of gift boxes with the thought of storing cupcakes and giving out as gifts to her sisters

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Uniquely Yours

Our goal at Carte Blanche TLGS is to source for quality products to hand-make your favourite gift box(s) for any occasion Our business idea supports our vision by offering a wide range of gift items, from lifestyle to coveted, of good design yet functional so that many people are able to have access to gift item(s) packed together in a gift box of great value Our gift items are Seasonal & crafted for a unique personality Once its gone, its gone Be sure to grab whilst stocks last

Build a Floral Gift Basket for Mother's Day

Rounding up our bonding craft workshops held on the 10th of May, the sessions saw participants celebrating the Mother’s Day season together in an intimate setting at unit #02-03.

The session (more than 1 5 hours long) showed participants how to construct and decorate their own Floral Gift Basket

The paper art sessions were meant to be enriching, encouraging and providing a fun and relaxed platform for families to socialise

Refreshments were served to keep our participants hydrated, alert and happy.

This initiative involved the collaborative effort between POPPIN X Andrea’s Creative Studio

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A customised workshop for Teacher's Day!

Our creative unit was more than happy to assist this young lady personalise a gift box when she was looking for a present to show her appreciation to the educators in her life. One day, she saw our advertisement poster and although she was not able to come to any of the sessions, she texted us in advanced to book a spot with Teacher’s Day approaching.

We discussed for a while to understand what kind of flowers/plant/leaves would be suitable for her teacher. Finally, we settled on a cactus plant that represents nurturing, strength and perseverance - a reminder of how teachers have an important role to play in students’ lives, not only to help them develop, but also to motivate and encourage them to reach their highest potential

The workshop went on for 3 hours and refreshments were provided to keep our participant happy and productive

DIY Leather Paper Cardholder Workshop

30 JUNE

Organised by Carte Blanche The Little Gift Shop, the paper art workshop was held at Scotts Square Shopping Mall during the June holidays to teach participants how to make a paper cardholder using different types of paper, such as leather paper and wood grain

The session was attended by senior citizens. Light refreshments were served while the 2-hour workshop engaged participants in a social interaction as well as encouraging them to stay focus on completing their tasks

*All Seniors, aged 60 and above get to enjoy further discounted rate on all our workshops

Being one of the vendors selected to showcase a range of personalised and specially picked gift sets for the National Day Bazaar Sales, the most popular items included sustainable bamboo toothbrushes, handmade botanical bar soaps from Bali and fragrant bar soaps from Sussex

POPPIN @Marina One 7 Straits View | #B2-17

Carte Blanche TLGS participated in the National Day Bazaar, held at 7 Straits View at Marina One, organised by Tcartel Bazaar

Showcasing artworks drawn and books written and produced by our fellow Singaporeans

39 CONGRATULATIONS TO NDP TICKET & PRIZE WINNERS

In celebration of Singapore's 57th birthday, Andrea's Creative Studio ran a special NDP 2022 Giveaway contest and partnered two business owners for the giveaway

The grand prize winner, Mr Alwin Phipps, was rewarded with a pair of National Day Parade tickets (actual day), and a signed copy of the book "My ABC of Favourite Things" by local author Karen J Fernandez went to Ms Amanda Colbran, and lastly, Ms Zoey Chan bagged home a portrait of the timeless print collection by local artist that was sponsored by Art Line Fine Art Gallery (@artlinesg).

Participants had to follow four simple steps to be in the chance of winning amazing prizes! During the month-long campaign, Singaporeans shared their stories and memories of Singapore The comments and heartfelt words by participants showed their love and support for the nation, and can be seen on Andrea's Creative Studio's Instagram profile (@andreascreativestudio).

Written and photographed by our local girl Karen J Fernandez, the book was sponsored by @karenmadesingapore that delved into personal and eclectic collection of quintessentially Singaporean favourites, from A to Z. Learn more here.

The artwork was sponsored by Art Line Fine Art Gallery @artlinesg and drawn by watercolourist and local fine art artist, Goh Chye Khee.

The Little Gift Shop held a pop-up Christmas Sale at Suntec City Mall, Tower 3, from December 6-8 in a collaborative effort with Klairetea, Wala SG and Netasia.biz.

We hand-picked our top suggestions to put together the best corporate gift baskets The gifting services offered high value customers a range of valuable presents, including handmade potteries, ceramics and lifestyle tableware in a variety of colours inspired by the beach waves and coral coast of Bali Beach.

Klairetea provided tea made from dried fruits bits and herbs, which are naturally caffeine-free, perfect for sharing with family and friends.

Additionally, three premium wine labels from Australia and the French regions were included in the wine gift hampers, making them ideal for any Christmas celebration

Filled with unique beverage selections paired with choice of curated savouries or sugary, each gift hamper set is beautifully wrapped and decorated with handmade gift accessories from Carte Blanche TLGS

Packed with precious thoughts in mind, the curated hampers contained from high quality products to premium and boutique cheers, is meant as a gift to show appreciation to a business associate, client or a loved one during the Christmas Season!

As a gift shop that carries a line of unique handmade gift items as well, the creative department has always been constantly thinking of ideas to come up with something special to complete a customer gifting experience

Some of the hampers were adorned with handmade paper art ornaments to give the present a memorable style These gifting ornaments make a great decorative art when handing a gift to a business associate

REDUCING CLIMATE & ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

When Singapore’s digital journey started, we had a clear idea of what a Smart Nation would look like, based on on-site observations and country reports. To make this happen, we leverage technology to make processes less time consuming and more effective, which in turn gave us more time to improve our work productivity and eliminate redundancies. More so, this modern-time shift has allowed business owners and departments to keep up with customer needs and view challenges as chances to grow rather than simply survive. This is the power of harnessing technology to streamline workflows within the nature of the digital roles like ours.

ACS IS BUSINESS DIGITAL-READY

Today almost all transactions in our daily dealings are digital from end-to-end; from PayNow to the nationwide e-invoicing method to facilitate a smoother payment request and adopting digital platforms to make admin work easier and convenient to handle all on one single platform.

As digital solutions become an essential part of our lives, we as a digital marketing studio is no exception. Benefiting from the latest digital technology and systems, ACS can ensure that our words and services reach our target audience at the right place and right time. One of the most effective ways to do this is to implement digital solutions in all aspects of our work, from photography to content, to advertisements, to creating engaging content with high-quality video production by the experts, to using video communication in meetings, board, conference and training room learning, etc , everything is digitalcentric, so that we are also able to manage our carbon footprint wisely

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With digital solutions, we are able to gain instant access into platforms to amend documents, update content or make changes i.e: on a brochure. For social media advertisements, we can view the analytics on the dashboards and track the online performance of our campaigns in real-time, and make necessary adjustments and upload new adverts as required. Our news releases and social media content are all available on the website, so clients and customers are able to access and engage with our content from their gadget so long there's an internet connection, anytime and anywhere, even when travelling abroad.

CARING FOR OUR ENVIRONMENT

At Carte Blanche The Little Gift Shop, we strive to keep environmental-sustainability in mind by using our resources wisely. We also ensure the paper products we select are acid-free, has low level of toxicity and produced with less chemical agents.

A ROBI WORLD WITH TECH AS A WAY OF LIFE

As we enter into the new year, our views and pursuit have shifted from "Think Big. Make Ideas Work" to a new tagline "Think Digital First, Do It Smart". In a nutshell, the latter means transforming experience in tandem with keeping up with the pace of change in the digitised world and enjoying the benefits of what the digital economy brings - wherever we may be, we can stay connected to our touchpoint - even making transactions safe, secure, and smart

Text by Andrea's Creative Studio

Packaging

Eco-friendly packaging with no plastic or bubble wrap included

Carte Blanche The Little Gift Shop: Keeping 3Rs in Mind

We can reduce our climate and environmental impact while still enjoying the convenience of paper products to produce our gift items

Recyclable

For Kraft items, it has durable and strong paper characteristics. Bleaching reduces paper strength and increases its manufacturing costs, that's why at Carte Blanche TLGS, we favour kraft paper for its eco-friendliness, which does not involve extensive bleaching or chemical conversion compared to other regular papers during production stage. We fancy using kraft for some of our design projects, including packaging and shopping bags

Using Precious Resources Wisely

We make sure to buy only what we need and use, to reduce our carbon footprints and achieve a greener environment

No Space For Waste

We use only what we need to make gift boxes We reuse the extra paper by transforming it into confetti and gift tags, which are then sold at a discounted price The paper types we use are made from good to high quality and have a low toxicity level.

Acid-Free Paper

Acid free means - the paper's pH is 7 0 or higher - which makes it alkaline Most commercial printing papers today are acid-free and designed to endure The paper will not turn yellow and wear and tear over time It's produced with less chemical agents, therefore it is environmentally-friendly too Artists favour this paper type for its archival property

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ICARE FUND FOR THE YEAR 2022

The iCare Fund, started in 2020, aimed at lending a helping hand to make a positive difference to the community in Singapore.

The aim of the fund is to benefit lives through distributions on necessities such as food, gifts and essentials, or supporting regular fund raising drives, etc

To make things possible, Andrea's Creative Studio will engage in various community outreach efforts with registered local charity organisations and social enterprises to benefit lives in a wide array of impactful ways

As part of the Studio's Corporate Social Responsibility initiative, 10 per cent from each sale closed from Carte Blanche TLGS will proceed to the iCare Fund.

DISBURSED IN 2022

SGD 2,140

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Blooddonation campaign

TWICE A YEAR

Every day, blood is needed to save lives. With every packet of blood donated to the blood bank, you can help save three lives.

Andrea's Creative Studio joined the Singapore Red Cross Society in February and December 2022 to support the blood donation drive.

"Give Blood, Save Lives" is a national blood donation campaign organised by the Singapore Red Cross Society with the goal to meet our country's transfusion needs!

You, too, can help by being an advocate for blood donor programs to ensure that we have a steady supply of blood to meet Singapore’s transfusion needs

Read more at: giveblood.sg | or visit https://redcross.sg to find out more about the work the Singapore Red Cross is doing.

HIGHLIGHTS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMMES

14 FEB & 30 NOV

Blood Donation in February

Blood Donation in November

Thank you to our Customers and those who have helped us make this happen! This message is for You!

Blanche TLGF donates 0.1% to iCare Fund for every gift item purchased )

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CONTRIBUTION @STTHERESAHOMES

A ROUND-UP FROM MAR - DEC 2022

MARCH #1 : Sweet Harvest Share & Care Pack from Duke Bakery

APRIL #2 : Easter Hot Cross Buns (with drinks) from Bakery Brera

MAY #3 : Scones (with drinks) from Patisserie G

JUNE #4 : Cream Puffs from Chateraise PatisserieJapan

AUGUST #5 : Curry, Otah Buns, Singapore Flag Chocz Cake from DJ Bakery

OCTOBER #6 : Brownies from Anna Bella Pastries

NOVEMBER #7 : Starbucks Nibbles & Drinks Hamper and Handmade gift boxes (high-quality, acid-free paper) from Carte Blanche TLGS

DECEMBER #8 : Care & Share Gift Pack from local marketplace

Left and Right: Meet Gabriel and Danny, staff of CWS from the Marketing & Communications Department. They ensure that our items are well -received and distributed.

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Y ARTS CHALLENGE @YMCA SINGAPORE 09

As a Creative Studio, we have been involved in community service projects with various beneficiaries to give back to the community. One of the organisations that are very active in social service is the YMCA - they organise fun and social activities for participants who want a volunteer opportunity out there.

One of the volunteer programmes we participated in was the Y Arts Challenge organised by YMCA. Conducted on April 9 for the Y STARS (also known as Youth Stars) comprising of youth with down syndrome, the day's activity had the volunteers facilitating the kids and providing the required social assistance to them while they were on the crafts projects.

Through long-term approach, we hope that these special souls are being transformed to be independent and become effective contributors within our society.

Find out more about YMCA and their programmes and volunteer activities on page 52 and learn more on what their newly revamped logo means.

A TRIP TO HEARTS@WORKS AT WATERLOO STREET

Text and Photos by Andrea Sim, Contributing Writer of ACS

I visited Hearts@At Work, located a short distance from the Church of the Nativity BV, in mid-June to learn more about their programmes for empowerment and how members and volunteers are making a difference.

Since 1959, and the establishment of the Centre, Hearts@At Work has been working to help members through activities and programmes to create a brighter future.

During a conversation with the head staff, Andrew mentioned the tagline on one of the Special Olympics jerseys worn by one of the trainees: "Let me win, but if I cannot win, at least let me be brave in the attempt."

As a person who enjoys pondering, I think that every slogan is meant to inspire us, encourage us to dream and motivate us. And Ms J, a trainee at the Centre, was part of the Special Olympics Team who had just won a Gold Medal in the Running Competition.

Everyone was proud of her hard work and perseverance, which demonstrated the Singapore Spirit, that had enabled her to succeed. We can all be proud of this accomplishment and honour and glory as the nation came together to celebrate SG57 in August 2022

Right: Andrew, head staff of Hearts@At Work, CWS

MARKET #5

Text and Photos by Smile! Singapore | The story has been edited in length by ACS to meet a page.

It was a beautiful afternoon as the sky cleared up. A big shout out to our Smile! Volunteers: Caryl, Ginn, Joy, and Andrea. Joining us this month were new volunteers including May and her cousin (Caitlin) and Joy’s daughter (Antroyce) for spending their Saturday afternoon with Smile! SG

Thank you for bringing 'Smiles' to the 400 families in Woodlands Rise rental block We couldn’t stop smiling when we saw teens like Antroyce and Caitlin, taking a break from their busy school schedule to spend time reading to the children and helping them treasure hunt for suitable story books and assessment books The youths had also donated their story books, assessment books and toys, all in good conditions to Smile! Market for this donation drive

Smile! SG thank all Smile! Donors for your generosity to ease these residents’ financial burden from the rising living cost The donors for the food and drinks, and miscellaneous items were:

100 x Rice from Yu Ching Lee Yu Ching & friends, Caryl, Wen Ting, Dipna and Anthony

50 x Oil from May and Dipna

60 x Milo from Kim, Alina and May

101 x Can fish from Kar Wee, Mui Joo and Antroyce

56 x laundry detergent from May, Dipna and Kin Ho

30 x biscuits

100 x adult and children masks from Michelle

Toys, stationery and books from Audrey, Kar Wee, Caitlin and Saheb

Come and join Smile! SG as donors or volunteers and render support in helping the no- or lower-income families cope with the rising cost of living

Visit @smilesingaporeofficial to keep a look out for the next edition of Smile! Market

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YMCA FLAG DAY 2022 03 DECEMBER

YMCA unveiled 120 years logo created in celebration of YMCA Singapore’s 120 years of Strengthening the Community Turning 120 years in a Charity Organisation is a momentous milestone, and YMCA has just commemorated its major achievements and Anniversary milestone with a YMCA Giving Gala 2022!

We saw a new update of its iconic YMCA logo with the latest edition of their newly revamped logo, called “YMCA Strong”. Y was chosen to express that the organisation stands with Youth with special needs, by supporting them with training programmes.

The training programmes cover arts, sports and employment, with an aim to provide opportunities for them to learn new skills and develop their talents so that they can live independently and reach their full potential.

In celebration of YMCA’s 120th year anniversary, 2022 is also a year when we reflect on the vital role the YMCA plays in the lives of so many people, since 1902.

This year YMCA has brought back its in-person Flag Day 2022 event that took place on December 3. Like every other normal day where activities resumed, the Flag Day is a special day for the YMCA as volunteers celebrate all that the YMCA stands for - strengthening the community through charity, corporate volunteerism, and helping the less fortunate.

YMCA has a long history of offering help to those in need, and Corporate volunteers will be working side by side with YMCA staff to continue that tradition. Volunteering is a great way to give back to the community and it’s also a great way to build team morale, resilience and strengthen character. Whether you are an individual or a corporate, come and sign up your company and join them for a day of volunteering at the next run of YMCA Flag Day 2023

Picture: YMCA / FB

JOLLY CHRISTMAS CARE & SHARE PACK 19 DECEMBER

Following up from our SG56 National Day Campaign in 2021, we visited selected stores located at the Central Business District Singapore to touchbase with the elderly folks of our community as well as St Theresa's Home.

We delivered the festive season's Care & Share packs, consisting of dried food and beverage, which is our way of sharing and showing some support and appreciation.

The food hampers are not a donation, they are gifts bought and shared by some kind souls

We believe that every person deserves to have a special holiday season, and so, the gift hampers are specially curated and filled with a variety of low-calorie and delicious picks for our elderly folks.

We have included items such as Meiji Crackers, OldTown White Coffee, POKKA Houjicha Tea (100% real brewed and absolutely no preservative or colouring) and more.

We have also included a handmade tea or coffee mug made by producer, NARS

DIGITAL MARKETING

The Studio leverages on the most effective methods and strategies to expand its market reach, boost brand visibility, and find new ways to showcase value to the target audience

From news releases and bite-size information to dynamic brand storytelling across the social media landscape and the various digital touch points have helped us reach a wider consumer base and achieved our desired digital marketing goals

As part of community development, we continued to provide discounts and giveaways that will benefit our customers In addition, the Studio also adopted an empathetic brand voice and a more customer-centric approach to articulate plans and solutions to address real concerns of our clients.

The social media channels with features such as reels and video-only platforms have enabled us to create informative and engaging content to drive traffic and repeated traffic to our platforms

FOLLOW US

DEFINING OUR STRATEGIC MARKETING VISION

We use social media to connect with our customers and audience and spread the word about our campaigns to create awareness and involve them in our brand and services

DEFINING OUR STRATEGIC MARKETING VISION

EMAIL MARKETING

We connect with our customers via the monthly eNewsletter to make them aware of our current or newly released products and digital marketing services, advertised content or events. Discount codes are given to our customers to maximise the value of their purchases

Fellowship

The Value of Good Fellowship as the Cement of the Community.

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PRE-NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATION AT POPPIN @SCOTTS SQUARE

06 AUGUST

To commemorate our nation's birthday on August 9, vendors from Poppin Bazaar teamed up to organise a special celebration for customers and shoppers at Scotts Square shopping mall.

The vendors were out in full force, with games, snacks and sweets, and music drawing in the crowd Families with kids were seen having a great time, taking part in traditional old school games, art and craft workshops and enjoying the special celebration of joyous unity

The vendors also had their fair share of fun at the Vendors’ Fashion Show, all draped in red and white that symbolised our Singapore National Flag

It was a beautiful sight to see Singaporeans coming together to honour their homeland

Carte Blanche The Little Gift Shop, a gifting conceirge concept by Andrea’s Creative Studio, was part of the pop-up fair at Poppin @scottssquaresg in August 2022

Carte Blanche TLGS commemorated the MidAutumn Festival with the Poppin Vendors at Scotts Square. Traditional Lotus Paste with Yolks mooncakes and Tau Sar Piah (pastries with thin layers of pastry) were served with flower petals tea This post-pandemic gathering created an atmosphere of merriment and was a great opportunity to mingle and forge new business opportunties over delicacies. This wonderful event was one of the many memories made during the Poppin@Scotts Square bazaar

MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL GATHERING AT POPPIN @SCOTTS SQUARE 10 SEPTEMBER

(From Left to Right) Ariel C. Design, Carte Blanche TLGS, Fairlady Collectibles, The Natural Lab, GiftandTake Collezione and Tcartel Bazaar

CATHOLIC WELFARE SOCIETY VOLUNTEER HOMECOMING 2022 @CATHEDRAL OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD 21 SEPTEMBER

On September 21, 2022, the Catholic Welfare Services (CWS) held a Homecoming Dinner at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd to express thanks to Volunteers who have been an integral part of the various activities and programmes of CWS

Fr Damien Lim led the thanksgiving mass before buffet dinner was served at the JM Beurel Centre Level 3 Hall. Dr. Michael Thio, Chairman of CWS gave the Welcome Address and Mr. Bart Lim, CEO of CWS spoke about the CWS Volunteer Ecosystem

The CWS team expressed their appreciation for the volunteers' hard work and dedication in improving the lives of those in need.

During the dinner, volunteers had the opportunity to catch up with each other and learn more about the church’s programmes and mission works

Andrea's Creative Studio has been a Corporate Volunteer at CWS since the beginning of 2022.

(From Right) Mr Bart Lim (CEO of Catholic Welfare Services, Singapore)

(From Left to Right) Andrea, Belinda and Gabriel and Liana from the Volunteer Engagement Team at CWS

Volunteer Team and Staff Group Photo at Catholic Welfare Services, Singapore

(Centre) Rina Ong, staff of CWS

ANNUAL REPORT 2022

CHRISTMAS PARTY 2022

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, and what better way to celebrate than with a night of fun, and meet and greet!

After two years of anticipation, Christmas celebrations finally resumed in December 2022. Though the weather was not cold, there was no real snowflakes falling on our sunny little red dot, we had only the holiday decorations that brightened the atmosphere with joy and cheer

The party was filled with music, laughter, and delicious food. Everyone was in the festive spirit, ready to party and mingle

Gifts such as hampers and a travel tour for two to the Maldives were given out Many thanks to the team who organised this wonderful event! It was the perfect opportunity to come together and enjoy the joyous season of Christmas!

SMILE! SINGAPORE GET TOGETHER & THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION 10 DECEMBER

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This is the first Smile! Singapore Get Together and Thanksgiving Celebration, post pandemic. We gathered for a potluck dinner at Hillview Park, with each guest bringing a dish to share

There were a variety of delicious dishes, from homecooked fried bee hoon (by Joy) and assorted cheese to fried chicken drumplets and sushi (from Caryl).

There were also nonalcoholic drinks contributed by Antroyce We chatted over food and drinks and exchanged gifts at the end of the gathering.

It was a wonderful evening, and a joy to be able to come together and celebrate the festive season as one community after a gap of two years.

Andrea's Creative Studio is a volunteer at Smile! SG, a local non-profit social enterprise since 2020

(Left to Right) Eunice, Ginn, Joy, Andrea and Antroce.

(From Left to Right) Eunice, Ginn, Joy, Andrea and Antroyce

TIS THE SEASON TO BE JOLLY @BAYFRONT EVENT SPACE 23 DECEMBER

ACS was part of the Christmas celebration at Bayfront Event Space on December 23. The jolly festive season has always been a special and heartwarming occasion for celebrants, and one of the best ways to commemorate the occasion is to join in and sing along Christmas carols, with a cup of hot chocolate and a few cookies

There were plenty of snacks and refreshments available on premise to keep everyone’s energy up while the crowd joined in the Christmas carols. The Christmas caroling session was also attended by esteemed members from the Indonesian Embassy in Singapore

Amongst the vocal groups were the Nathania Ministry, BCS Vocal Group from the Bethany Church in Singapore, including Vox Cordis Ensemble, formed by the Indonesian Catholic Community in Singapore. There was also Fashion Show with Makeup by Gayatri Artiste Community led by Dyah Gayatri and outfits by aNERDgallery (first Singapore-based art platform specialising in textile arts with a focus in Indonesian batik) The flowers were freshly flown in from the City of Tomohon, North Sulawesi.

It was a great evening soaking up the fun and vibrant atmosphere at the biggest pop-up winter-themed attraction

(From Left to Right) Stephanus, Corinna, Andrea

ACS BAGGED HOME SME 500 AWARD

28 DECEMBER

Andrea's Creative Studio is honoured to bag home the SME 500 Award 2022 at the Award Presentation Ceremony held at Fairmont Ballroom on December 28 2022 The Award Presentation Ceremony honours homegrown Small-Medium Enterprises (SMEs) that have made it to the awards this year.

Guest-of-Honour Mr Derrick Goh graced the Award Presentation Ceremony, gave the opening speech and handed out the trophy to each winner of the award

The Singapore SME 500 Award continues to be one of Singapore's highly regarded business accolade that recognises local enterprises for its business qualities, excellence and capabilities. The stringent assessment process and methodologies includes evaluating enterprises in its quantitative and qualitative aspects, including the ability to further develop the business and

scale its market. Recognising our home grown enterprises for close to a decade, the Singapore SME 500 Award this year is significantly different Part of the assessment process includes the assessment team evaluating on the business's digital capabilities and its transformation processes," commented Mr Kwek Seng Yew, Vice President of the Association of Trade & Commerce (Singapore).

"Being conferred the Singapore SME 500 Award signifies your business's capabilities, including your leadership and workforce that have propelled your business to being recognised under the award.

"Your resilient towards economic changes in the COVID-19 pandemic has further showcased your ability to transform, adapt and sustain through challenging times," said Mr Kwek

ANDREA'S CREATIVE STUDIO IS A DOUBLE AWARDWINNING DIGITAL

MARKETING STUDIO

YEAR 2022

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A ROUND UP OF YEAR 2022

Specially curated by independent jeweller, Ariel C; bespoke faux fleur & stylist Anthos & Co ; gemstones jewellery, La Bella; custom-made modern batik, Journee Batik; beauty, cosmetic & personal care, The Natural Lab; brand activator & collaborator, Netasia; and one-stop multilabel representative of curated products, Carte Blanche TLGS for shoppers at Scotts Square

The lifestyle products showcase on July 30, with the theme The Glamorous: Lifestyle POPPIN Champagne, was jointly organised by Vendors from the various brands from POPPIN @ScottsSquare, to offer some of the diverse range of best value lifestyle products that were representative of the best of category in classic, grand, luxe, vintage and heritage

ThisisJoTanfromCandleCraft Fromworkshoptoteam bonding, check out her candle craft workshops @jotancraftcornertojoinandhavepurefun

An afternoon tea and casual meet and chat at Hilton Singapore Orchard with BISAs partners and Chairlady (from the Tomohon International Flower Festival Committee)whoflewtoSingaporeonashortholidaytrip

Had a fun-filled day with fellow vendors and business owners on level 2 of POPPIN @scottssquaresg Organised by Tcartel Bazaar, the Shopaholic Showcase featured fashionable clothes, jewellery and merchandise by the Founders, Designers and Crafters behind the favourite brands you love for GSS Sale 2022 Everyone received a book written by Author Dennis Toh that was written in the present-day context that constituted the essence of the modern day advertising and publicity

Carte Blanche The Little Gift Shop collaborated with Art Line Fine Art Gallery to showcase a range of fine prints (reprinted with permission) by renowned Second Generation's Fine Art Local Artists Featuring Artist Goh Chye Kee, Singaporean Asian Modern & Contemporary Artist Tan Leong Kheng, Venerable Emeritus Artist Martin Loh and outstanding selftaught Artist Choy Moo Kheong

Fellow vendor organised a IndonesiaSingapore: Cross Cultural Programme in celebration of Singapore and Indonesia's Independence Day 2022, signifiying the good friendship between two countries

Summing up our adventure for the month of April at Poppin

@plazasingapura At Poppin, it’s service with a smile! :)

Our every Friday Acai healthy indulgence (Acai 1-for-1) when we were running a bazaar at POPPIN

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A group shot with POPPIN staff Mandy (left) and Phoebe (third from left) and May (guest from right) during one of our Floral Gift Basket Workshops at Scotts Square Shopping Mall

PAPERARTWORKSHOP

LEARN TO BUILD A FLORAL GIFT BASKET IN THIS 3-HOUR WORKSHOP!

Whether your kids are having a school holiday, or you're looking for fun art class to ease your boredom, or couples looking to pursue a hobby together, come! Book a slot with us and learn how to make your own Surprise Floral Gift Basket!

BUSINESS

AND RECOGNITION 2022

ANDREA'S CREATIVE STUDIO NAMED FOR ATC ENTREPRENEUR 100 OF THE YEAR 2022

ANDREA'S CREATIVE STUDIO HAS BEEN RECOGNISED FOR ITS ENTREPRENEURIAL EXCELLENCE, BEING NAMED FOR THE ATC ENTREPRENEUR 100 AWARD OF THE YEAR 2022.

On an annual basis, the Entrepreneur 100 Award continues to honour and celebrate the success of Singapore's top performing entrepreneurs whose inspiring ambitions have contributed to the business's success, delivering growth, business innovation and prosperity that transforms the industry.

"Under the Entrepreneur 100 Award, we call these awarded entrepreneurs the Elites, the entrepreneurs who have presented their capabilities to turn ambitions into success and prosperity, together with unrivalled leadership and management skills, allowing the Elites to propel their business's position and market reach," commented Gerard Wong E K, Vice President of Associate Trade & Commerce (ATC).

"To start a business is an easy task. But to create and build a business that delivers long-term value requires courage, persistence and a strong sense of entrepreneur spirit to set the pace.

"It takes an individual who is well equipped with unique and remarkable leadership skills to transform a dream into reality, leading the business and forming a formidable management team that contributes to the growth of the business, increasing its profitable and delivering its committed values," he added

Coinciding with Singapore's focus on fostering entrepreneurship and providing support and tools for local entrepreneurs to take on the world market, the Entrepreneur 100 Award provides recognised entrepreneurs with an unrivaled platform to grow beyond the local scene, showcasing their abilities and achievements on both national and global scale.

With comprehensive and stringent assessment of all applicants, being awarded the Entrepreneur 100 Award is of pride and a significant milestone for you and your business.

The Entrepreneur 100 Award committee warmly welcomes Andrea's Creative Studio onboard as a 2022 award winner.

The Award Ceremony will take place in early 2023 with the conferred Award presented to emerging Entrepreneurs of the Year.

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SERVICE WITH A SMILE YEAR 2022

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