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Deciding About Decisions

Like many things in our lives, both personally and professionally, decisions don't add.

Don't Just Collect Data; Create Value

Service Measures and Metrics are a valuable building block for service improvement.

The Gift Of Crutches

At a recent event organised by this magazine, a speaker proclaimed that Malaysia has no international brand other than Royal Selangor. Of course, he is not entirely correct.

Don't Give Up On A Great Idea Just Because It Seems Obvious

I spent eight years failing to act on an innovative idea that I knew would work.

Working From Home: How To Live The Dream

Working from home feels fantastic.

Franchise - Logistics

Franchising has always been seen favourably by the Malaysian and Singaporean Governments.

Bitcoin Vs Gold Coin

If you don't know what Bitcoin is, do a bit of research on the internet, and you will get plenty... but the short story is that Bitcoin was created as a medium of exchange, without a central bank or bank of issue being involved.

India

Where Ancient Traditions Are Infused With a Modern Sensibility.

Why Buffett Is Buffett

I always knew I was going to be rich,” says Buffett. “I don’t think I ever doubted it for a minute”, says Warren Buffett, often referred to as the ‘Oracle’ of Omaha for his near miraculous ability to spot good investments.

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FESTIVALS WITH LOCAL FLAIR

Manila

Capital of the Philippines, centre of the economy, and witness to much of Philippine history, Manila is one of Asia’s most dynamic and vibrant cities. While leisure travellers often treat Manila as a stopover to the island resorts, business travellers are rapidly flocking to Manila despite its reputation as a chaotic megacity.

Distribution Center Expansion Or Consolidation

Roy Strauss, president of The Strauss Consulting Group, LLC www.scg4u.com has been helping companies increase their profitability and competitive edge by improving customer service while reducing costs since 1983. SCG has expertise in all aspects of supply chain including space/ layout, software, automation, equipment, sta ng as well as the complete design and implementation of distribution and manufacturing centers.

Entrepreneurs Are Often Judged By Their Covers

Entrepreneurs Are Often Judged By Their Covers

The 17-Year Headache

The 17-Year Headache

Female Entrepreneurs Find Great Opportunity E-Commerce

56 per cent of the registered sellers on 11street are entrepreneurial women 0 per cent of the female entrepreneurs on 11street are selling Health & Beauty products 7 per cent of 11street’s female sellers are tapping into male-dominated categories including Home Electronics and Mobile, IT & Camera

SMEs Positive And Confident

SMEs Positive And Confident

The Philippines Opportunities for SMEs

A string of coral-fringled Islands on a vast expanse of the pacific, The philippines is undoubtly a place of natural wonders. Teeming with natural resources and boasting of staggering landscapes, the counry does not  disappoint those who go the extra mile to reach it. Indeed, nothing compares to the abundance of diverse natural resources offered by the philippines.

The View From Within: Standpoints Of A Pakatan MP

For those familiar with Malaysian politics, Wong Chen is part of the new guard of Parti Keadilan Rakyat MPs elected as part of the then-Opposition’s “tsunami” in 2013. In the recently concluded 14th General Election, he was elected as MP for Subang.

Empowering Women In Business

Women has been taking part in trade and business activities for centuries. Hence, women in business is not new to us, rather it is a trend which is picking up more attention because of the increasing awareness on workplace gender equality. 

How Ancient Trade Changed The World

Nowadays, if you need something, you go to the closest mall, shell out a few bucks and head home.

The Price Of Free Is Actually Too High

I loved this quote by Tristin Harris in the New York Magazine article The Internet Apologises…

Are There Broken Links In Your Supply Chain?

For over 20 years software companies have developed sophisticated technology tools to improve the coordination and control of material moving through the supply chain.

Change

By the time this article goes to print, Malaysia would be in an election mode, full swing. This general election, the 14th for the country, is considered by many observers as the ‘mother of all elections’ and is as close a contest as any in the history of the country.

Sales Playbook And CRM Problems-What The Data Tells Us

I can't remember a spring where the pollen was worse than in 2018. You go to the car wash and an hour later your beautiful car is covered in yellow crud and you're out US$20. A waste.

How To Overcome Failure

In the midst of failure when you’re feeling so awful, how do you actually gain positivity and move forward?

Mark Zuckerberg: Facing A Cautionary Tale

It’s hard to believe, but Facebook has been around for 14 years. In Internet I years, that practically makes Facebook middleaged. However, it has outlasted many of its early social media rivals, including Myspace (a shell of its former self), Friendster (completely dead), and even rival Google’s own ham-fisted attempts at social media.

Vervea: New Northern Hub In Malaysia

Aspen Vision City is a landmark joint venture development between Aspen Group and IKEA Southeast Asia. As an integrated development with first-class infrastructure and amenities, Aspen Vision City is home to the first IKEA store and integrated shopping centre in the Northern Region.

'Fintech Gives Banks A Wake-Up Call

The rapid development of financial technology (FinTech) has created rife competition for banking institutions, especially in the payment sector. Banks are fighting to keep up with the digitisation wave, to boost profitability and maintain their competitive edge.

Russia

Official Name: Russian Federation Population: 142 million (2017 est.) Capital: Moscow Major Languages: Russian (official), other minority languages Currency: Russian ruble (RUB) Major Industries: mining and extractive industries, machine building, defense industries, shipbuilding; road and rail transportation equipment; communications equipment Major Export Commodities: petroleum and petroleum products, natural gas, metals, wood and wood products, chemicals, and a wide variety of civilian and military manufactures Major Export Partners: Netherlands, China, Germany, Turkey, Italy, Belarus (2016) Major Import Commodities: machinery, vehicles, pharmaceutical products, plastic, semi-finished metal products, meat, fruits and nuts, optical and medical instruments, iron, steel Major Import Partners: China, Germany, United States, France, Italy, Belarus (2016) GDP: US$4 trillion (2017 est.) GDP Per Capita: $27,900 (2017 est.)

Journey To Growth For Sea Manufactures

A global markets means that you are constantly seeking new opportunities—be it regional expansion, global expansion or an expansion of your product/service offering. However, this can quickly lead to a catch-22 situation. While you’re working to increase your competitiveness to drive growth, you could be caught out by surprising surges in demand that you have not planned for.