Breakfast Bites: "Got discount?" - The real cost of “friend’s rates” in business

Published on 27 Apr 2026
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From discounted invoices to freebies, where do you draw the line when friends become clients? We unpack the unspoken rules of “friend’s rates,” why they can strain relationships, and how Singapore’s network-driven culture makes it even trickier to balance goodwill with real business costs.

 

Presented by Audrey Siek and Ryan Huang

Produced by Audrey Siek

Edited by Trisha Yeong

Music & Picture credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

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