The landscape of the retail industry has changed vastly ever since online shopping became more accessible. However, most companies that possess a product line and capital still choose to diversify their sales with brick and mortar (B&M) stores. Opening a physical store is not cheap, and there are many questions that should be asked before… Continue reading Consider These 4 Things When Opening a Brick-and-Mortar Store
Understanding F&B Industry in the Malaysia – Avoid mistakes of other F&B owners
In collaboration with SME Southeast Asia, we were commissioned in June 2018 to study F&B industry in Malaysia. Over the past weeks, we surveyed hundreds of F&B owners and managers across Malaysia. Hot out of the oven, our report revealed some sizzling insights! Here’s a peek on what we’ve revealed! Over 41% of Restauranteurs face these Top 2 problems including… Continue reading Understanding F&B Industry in the Malaysia – Avoid mistakes of other F&B owners
How these 7 Pinoy Stalls Became Outstanding Culinary Restaurants
Wonder how big names become big names in the first place? These restaurants are no stranger to humble beginnings and hard work. Read on for inspiring stories of individuals that took the risk and entered the F&B industry to share their delicious recipes with the world. 1. Manang’s Chicken Manang’s Chicken was Mother’s recipe that… Continue reading How these 7 Pinoy Stalls Became Outstanding Culinary Restaurants
Find the Right Wait Staff with These Interview Questions
Hiring is a tricky process because you need to get to know your future employee in and out just after a short interview. So what questions should you ask to get skin deep? Generic questions like “What is your biggest weakness and greatest strength?” may be ineffective at getting an honest response from your candidate but… Continue reading Find the Right Wait Staff with These Interview Questions
Open A Spa Business in 4 Simple Steps
Nowadays, an increasing pool of people are looking for an escape from the immense stress of city life. Your spa can be that haven where they unwind and recharge for the week ahead. In order to be that sanctuary for the weary, it is vital to look at very aspect of your business. These are… Continue reading Open A Spa Business in 4 Simple Steps
A Filipino’s Guide to Surviving the First Year of Restaurant Business
I belong to a group of pioneer restaurant owners. Although the restaurant landscape has changed since we entered it, it is still no easy task to open a restaurant and the first year is by far the hardest to survive. These are a few tips that we used to tide over our business in the… Continue reading A Filipino’s Guide to Surviving the First Year of Restaurant Business
Understanding F&B Industry in the Philippines – Avoid mistakes of other F&B owners
In collaboration with SME Southeast Asia, we were commissioned in June 2018 to study F&B industry in the Philippines. Over the past weeks, we surveyed hundreds of F&B owners and managers across the Philippines. 🔥Hot out of the oven, our report revealed some ♨sizzling insights! Here’s a peek on what we’ve revealed! 👀 Over 35% of Restauranteurs face these… Continue reading Understanding F&B Industry in the Philippines – Avoid mistakes of other F&B owners
Don’t Miss Out On These Essential Equipment For Your Salon!
The equipment you get for your salon is likely to determine the success of your business as much as your customer service does. It is then no wonder that purchasing equipment is one of your biggest expenses as a salon owner. Clueless to what to spend on first? I was equally as confused when I… Continue reading Don’t Miss Out On These Essential Equipment For Your Salon!
These 2 Mum’s Ran a Malaysian Alterations Empire for 16 Years
Before the year 2002, the few ways one could get their clothes altered in Kuala Lumpur after a shopping spree was to drive up to their neighbourhood alteration shop operated by a part-time seamstress in her home. While there was nothing particularly wrong with the way that alterations were being conducted, Za Altera founders Cheryl… Continue reading These 2 Mum’s Ran a Malaysian Alterations Empire for 16 Years
Make It or Break it in the First 3 Years of Restaurant Business
You may be hesitant to get into the restaurant industry because you have seen countless business come and go over the years. If this resonates with you, as a successful restaurant owner myself that has seen the failings of many cafes and restaurants here in Singapore, I have come up with a comprehensive list of… Continue reading Make It or Break it in the First 3 Years of Restaurant Business