Charley Larcombe

Jul 03, 2025

Networking On A Budget: 5 Clever Ways To Connect Without Splurging

Singapore is an expensive city – no kidding, right? – but strengthening our network and socialising is an integral element of the working week. The adage “It’s not what you know, but who you know” often rings true – but networking, wining and dining clients, and rewarding the team can get expensive. Which is why we all need to use tips and tricks to continue to enjoy the social side of business, while being financially savvy.

That’s where 1-for-1 dining and lifestyle app, the ENTERTAINER comes in.

The ENTERTAINER aims to encourage you to enjoy all that Singapore has to offer; to dine well and often, to try new activities and sports and to even indulge in well-earned spa sessions for half the cost. It enables you to enjoy celebratory dinners at places like Panamericana or Bedrock Origin, team bonding sessions at yoga classes or rounds at golf simulators, and out-of-office lunches at CBD-favourites like Sichuan Alley, Harry’s, and Sarnies – without breaking the bank.

From freelancers and start-ups to the larger offices in the The Work Boulevard community, we’re all looking at that bottom line and the ever-shrinking margins. So, we need to be smart in our spending whether with our friends and family or with our networking and workdays.

The ENTERTAINER is here to help, because building your empire shouldn't cost your lunch money.

1. Lunch meetings without the side of financial anxiety

Client lunches are great. Until you realise your salad costs more than your cab ride. Use the ENTERTAINER’s dining offers to impress without stress - think 1-for-1 mains at Liberty or The Spot, which are perfect for sealing the deal (or at least a second meeting).

2. Happy hour, happier wallet

After-hours networking? Say less. Tap into the ENTERTAINER’s 1-for-1 drink promos (Cheers!) and gather the crew at spots like CIN CIN, Harry’s and Zephyr Sky Bar that make you look more 'venture-backed' than you really are.

3. Wellness walk & talk

Not every colleague meetup needs caffeine or carbs. Take a walking meeting through the CBD, then wind down with a discounted massage or wellness deal from the app. Or get the blood pumping and the ideas flowing during a 1-for-1 spin or HIT class. Increased endorphins, increased savings, increased problem-solving.

4. Cowork & Conquer

Hosting a small meetup? Instead of booking a venue, use your offers to create casual, welcoming spaces over shared pizzas or platters at Santis or Brotzeit Stanley. Hero move. (A maximum of four 1-for-1 offers can be redeemed at one time for a group of 8 people or more).

5. A shared experience – a shared price

Build team spirit by doing things together! From a round of golf at Clubhouse, to a yoga class at Spirit Stretch that specifically targets those desk-locked muscles, just getting out of the office and socialising as a team is important for morale. And with the ENTERTAINER’s 1-for-1 offers, you can do for half the price.

Bottom line, you don’t need a corporate card to connect like a boss. Just the ENTERTAINER app and a little charm. Start networking smarter - your wallet (and your new contacts) will thank you.

Download the ENTERTAINER app today and save $20 on your membership as a member of The Work Boulevard. Speak to our friendly community for futher information.