3 Ways Retail Store Owners Can Win, Despite E commerce

Brick-and-mortar retail stores are starting to make a shift into digital. This has got retailers wondering whether the future of retail lies online. It is true that the world is propelling towards digitisation. Yet, in the world of retail, there are still many reasons to believe that physical retail stores are not leaving the scene… Continue reading 3 Ways Retail Store Owners Can Win, Despite E commerce

Promising Fintech Companies In Singapore 2019

Fintech holds Singapore to an esteemed position as one of Asia’s leading regions for the industry. The global fintech hub has become an increasingly popular destination for others “preferred gateway” into Asia. With world-class infrastructure, strong government support and global investors available, Singapore’s Fintech industry is flourishing steadily. With that said, here are 5 Singaporean… Continue reading Promising Fintech Companies In Singapore 2019

How South Korea Became The Skincare and Beauty Capital of The World

The South Korean beauty scene has taken the global skincare and beauty industry by storm. Known as K-beauty, South Korea has developed a sort of cult-like following. Youtubers and Social Media Influencers are also raving about the benefits of these K-beauty products. The Korean beauty market is among the top 10 around the world, with… Continue reading How South Korea Became The Skincare and Beauty Capital of The World

5 Quirky Aspects Of Malaysian Work Culture

Every country has their quirks in cultures and practices. With Malaysia being the cultural melting-pot that it is, distinctive features of its’ working culture have been noted, some of which may make you go “that’s so us lah!”. 1. Don’t worry, I’ll do my best! The culture in Malaysia is simple. If you hire someone… Continue reading 5 Quirky Aspects Of Malaysian Work Culture

Blue Ocean Strategy: How To Use It For Your Restaurant Business

In 2005, Professor W. Chan Kim and Renee Marbourgne introduced a ground-breaking concept called the “Blue Ocean Strategy”. Their book, “Blue Ocean Strategy: How To Create Uncontested Market Space and Make Competition Irrelevant,” simply encourages companies to create rather than compete. The book provides the simple discrepancy that rather than struggling for survival in bloody… Continue reading Blue Ocean Strategy: How To Use It For Your Restaurant Business

How To Deal With Insubordinate Staff for First Time Business Owners

Business owners, when you first hire staff for your business, one of the most important steps is laying the ground rules. However, it’s only natural that certain rules or policies are stepped over by staff, and as a person in authority, it’s vital that we put our foot down when an employee is out of… Continue reading How To Deal With Insubordinate Staff for First Time Business Owners

4 Recommendations for Singaporean SMEs Seeking Rapid Growth

The digital economy presents us with problems and opportunities. Small companies now have an unprecedented reach with their customer base. This shift in business operations is transforming industries and offering new ways to overcome constraints that were previously untenable. The downside to this, is that the restructuring of internal and external affairs means a difficult… Continue reading 4 Recommendations for Singaporean SMEs Seeking Rapid Growth