Cleo Tan

Joined January 2025

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Everyday Paperwork Made Easier for Growing Small Businesses
For many small businesses in the GCC, growth does not always arrive with neat systems and streamlined workflows. It often comes with stacks of invoices, delivery notes, approval forms, receipts, and handwritten reminders scattered across desks and counters. While digital tools play an important role, physical paperwork still sits at the heart of daily operations for retailers, service providers, logistics teams, and home-based businesses alike.
By Cleo Tan4 days ago in Lifehack
Resetting Your Home for 2026: A Room by Room Guide to an Organised New Year
As the New Year 2026 approaches, many households across the GCC begin craving a fresh start. Not just new goals or resolutions, but a sense of calm that carries into daily life. An organised home often becomes the foundation for that reset. When spaces are clear and systems are easy to follow, routines feel lighter and goals feel more achievable.
By Cleo Tan11 days ago in Lifehack
Little Notes, Big Impact: Creative Affirmation Projects to Uplift Your Everyday
In a world that constantly demands our attention, finding moments of stillness and encouragement has become more important than ever. Whether you're a busy professional in Dubai, a student in Doha, or simply navigating the everyday rhythms of life, small rituals of self-kindness can make a lasting difference. One of the simplest and most impactful ways to reconnect with yourself is through creative affirmation projects that are tactile, handmade reminders that positivity still begins at home.
By Cleo Tanabout a month ago in Lifehack
Digitally Decluttering: How to Streamline Your Paper Trail at Home
In an age where our lives are increasingly managed online, many households still wrestle with the chaos of paper, bills, warranties, receipts, schoolwork, and official documents piling up in drawers or file boxes. For families, professionals, and students across the GCC, balancing busy routines in compact apartments or villas, this paper overload can be both stressful and space-consuming.
By Cleo Tanabout a month ago in Lifehack
Top Trends in Home Crafting: From Vinyl Decals to Foam Projects
Home crafting has become a vibrant part of daily life across the GCC. Many people are turning to hands-on creativity as a way to personalise their homes, start small craft businesses or simply unwind after long days. The increasing interest in customised décor, handmade gifts, and bespoke accessories has brought new energy to the crafting community. This creative movement has also encouraged people to explore advanced tools that help them produce clean, professional results. Cutting machines have emerged as one of the most popular choices because they make precision work more accessible for crafters of all skill levels.
By Cleo Tan2 months ago in Lifehack
The Evolution of Sewing Machines: From Foot Pedals to Smart Creative Tools
The sewing machine has always been a quiet hero of creativity. Over time, it moved out of crowded workshops and into living rooms, kitchens, and dedicated craft corners. Today, the evolution continues, with technology helping makers of all skill levels stitch, embroider, and design with a confidence that was once only possible in professional studios. This change matters across the GCC, where tradition meets contemporary style and people increasingly embrace homemade fashion, customised gifts, and small creative businesses.
By Cleo Tan2 months ago in Lifehack
Creating With Confidence: Why Beginners Should Invest in a Reliable Sewing Machine
Starting your sewing journey can feel exciting and slightly overwhelming at the same time. Many beginners in the GCC find inspiration in the region's growing DIY culture, from small home sewing projects to customised fashion pieces. With so many creative paths to explore, having the right tools can make an enormous difference. Sewing is a skill that rewards patience, practice, and attention to detail, yet it becomes far more enjoyable when supported by a machine built for stability and ease of use. The simple truth is that learning the craft becomes smoother when your equipment works with you instead of against you.
By Cleo Tan2 months ago in Lifehack
The Smart Office Upgrade: Why Every Modern Workspace Needs a Reliable Monochrome Printer
In today’s fast-paced work environments, efficiency often makes the difference between staying ahead or lagging behind. Across offices in the GCC, where professionals balance digital workflows with day-to-day documentation, monochrome laser printers have remained a quietly powerful ally. Known for their speed, reliability, and clarity, these printers continue to serve as the backbone of productive offices, providing crisp black-and-white documents for everything from contracts and reports to invoices and internal communications. Proving to be some of the best tech tools for the office in 2025.
By Cleo Tan3 months ago in Lifehack
The Hidden Cost of Paper and Why Smart Homes Are Going Digital
Across the GCC, homes are becoming smarter, more efficient, and increasingly paper-free. From digital payments to smart lighting and cloud-based family calendars, households are embracing technology that saves both time and space. Yet one area that still lags behind in many homes is document management. Bills, receipts, certificates, and warranties often pile up in drawers and folders, adding clutter and stress. Going paper-light is not just about tidiness; it’s about adopting smarter habits that align with modern living. This is where modern desktop scanners come in, compact, reliable, and designed to make the shift to a digital household easy and seamless.
By Cleo Tan3 months ago in Lifehack
Introducing Your Kids to Dining Out: How the Right Kids' Menu Sets the Stage
Dining out as a family can be one of life’s simplest joys. Sharing a meal outside the home gives parents a chance to relax, children an opportunity to explore, and everyone at the table a moment to connect without the distractions of home life. Of course, dining with kids often comes with its own set of challenges. Parents know the struggle: children can be picky, attention spans are short, and it can be tricky to find a family-friendly restaurant in Singapore. That is where the importance of a thoughtfully designed kids' menu in Singapore comes in. It not only keeps young ones happy, which keeps the family happy, but also sets the greater stage for fun, enjoyable dining experiences that children carry with them as they grow.
By Cleo Tan3 months ago in Families
Scan, Save, Share: How Digital Scanning Enhances Team Collaboration in Hybrid Workspaces
Across the GCC, the workplace is transforming. Hybrid work models have taken root, blending remote flexibility with in-office collaboration. From start-ups in Dubai to established firms in Doha, teams now span multiple locations and rely on digital tools to stay connected. In this new work environment, smooth collaboration depends on how efficiently teams can access, share, and manage information.
By Cleo Tan3 months ago in Lifehack
Mobile Printers vs Traditional Printers: Why Portability Wins for Modern Businesses
In today’s fast-paced business world, agility often determines success. Companies across the GCC are embracing more flexible ways of working, with employees meeting clients in cafés, working remotely, and attending events across cities. Technology that supports this mobility has become essential, and printing is no exception. While traditional office printers remain useful for high-volume tasks, the rise of the mobile printer has given businesses a powerful tool to stay productive on the go. Compact, versatile, and easy to use, these on-the-go printing solutions allow professionals to print where and when they need to, without being tied to a desk.
By Cleo Tan3 months ago in Lifehack