Booking a car in Singapore

Are you renting vehicle for a long time? If it's for less than a week, you will mostly do best with a reputed rental company, such as Car Rental Singapore. For rentals of a week or longer, you may get cheapest rates from local companies, particularly auto dealers. But anyhow, to be wary of local companies if you plan to drive a lot; if you get into an accident or break down, they usually lack the support services of the majors.

To reduce your rate, ask about discounts for any major national authorities, frequent flier programs to which you may belong. They'll offer best deals on car rentals. If you're employed by a company that frequently rents cars, they may have a negotiated rate. Make sure to check.

Always check around for a better service. Check the major booking engines and rental information sites to get an knowledge of rates and services available, but better to visit the car rental companies web sites as well they'll often offer exclusive packages and discounts, and no booking fees. You can check out our budget car rental rates before go for any reservations.

Before you book online, search in the internet for coupon or promotion codes to put into the booking engine of your car rental company's portal. Just type the name of the company followed by promotion code into the search field and you'll often find special promotion codes that could save you anywhere from 5 to 20 percent off the cost of your rental.

Go through the car rental company site and check if there any loyalty programs, and consider joining for the program when you book. These vary by company, but most of them are free and entitle you to certain privileges when picking up your vehicle; your information will be on file ahead of time, allowing you to simply jump into the car and go rather than standing in a long line or filling out paperwork. You could also be eligible for special discounts or free upgrades. you may save money by visiting a reputed car rental company in Singapore.

How to hire a maid in Singapore

1. Engage the service of a Maid Agency.
You can engage the service of a licensed maid agency in Singapore. All licensed maid agencies are issued with a license number which you will be able to check through the Ministry of Manpower website. The maid agency will inform you clearly on the breakdown of the fees and cost involved.

2. Select your desired maid profile.
The maid agency will provide you with the bio-data of the the maids available for employment. You can look through their bio-data and select a few which you feel that might suit your needs most. Some agency can arrange an interview with your desired foreign workers through webcam or telephone even when she is not in Singapore. You will need to make an appointment with the maid agency to arrange for an interview.
If you have any expectations for the maid, do let the maid agency know so that they provide you with the most appropriate bio-data for your consideration.

3. Attending the Employers' Orientation Program (EOP).
You will need to attend a 3 hour Employers' Orientation Program (EOP) if it is the first time that you are hiring a maid. This program helps you understand your role and responsibilities as an employer of a maid.
You can take the EOP either in the classroom or do it online.
Classroom EOP: $28-$30.
Online EOP: $40.

4. Application of work permit for the selected maid.
The maid agency will process and apply for the required work permit and paper work with MOM on your behalf. Do note that all employers are required to purchase personal accident insurance for your maid. The maid agency will process all this on your behalf and is usually already included in their service packages

5. Documentations, collection of maid from the airport and medical checkups.
This is usually done by the maid agency.

All first time maids are required to attend a 1 day orientation program within 3 days after arriving in Singapore. The Settling-In Program (SIP) helps to educate them on safety precautions and living in Singapore.
Documentation work with MOM have to done within 14 days of arrival and the thumbprint and photo taking has to be done within 7 days after the submission of the work permit card processing. If all goes well, the maid can collect her work permit card in 1 week time.
Leading agencies like Advance Best Maid Agency specialize in providing high quality Foreign Domestic Workers (FDWs) or Maids from Myanmar, Indonesia, Mizoram, Nepal (India) and Philippines.