Thinking Aloud
How To Market Your Brand By Starting A Social Action
Would you buy animal-tested products? Or would you rather start a social action to stop it from happening? Turian da Silva Bielschowsky, founder and managing director of Magma Translation shares how helping his causes of choice has helped his business.
Financing Your Business? Consider An SBA Loan
SBA loans can be a boon to a business that might not be approved for "conventional" lending because the SBA allows approvals in certain circumstances even when the down payment or business' cash flow is too low, says Tom Pretty, Head of SBA Lending at TD Bank.
Four Tips For Singaporean Startups To Ensure Success Past The Five Year Mark
Alex Campbell, Managing Director of Asia at Xero spoke to six of Xero’s Singapore-based customers which successfully operate in a diverse range of industries, to get their take on what helps their businesses run effectively.
How To Be A Location-Independent Entrepreneur
Inés Ruiz, the founder of the Women Entrepreneur Community, became a location-independent entrepreneur as a matter of necessity. She shares her experience of moving from working the typical 9-5 workday like the vast majority of people to one more flexible.
Globalization
Global trade dipped in 2008. The traditional flows of goods, services, and finance appeared then, and now, to have stalled. But, in reality, globalization was heading into a new phase, says Bill Lewis of co-founder at Temasys Communications.
Don’t Let The Mountain Get In Your Way, Or Your Boss
When you make the mountain significant, you will always stand in its shadow. Put your attention on possibilities, not problems, says Laleh Hancock, founder and CEO of Belapemo.
Intrapreneurship – Why Is It Important?
An Intrapreneur is the employee who uses his creative streak and entrepreneurial skills to achieve the goal of the organization. Aditya Singhal, co-founder of Transtutors look at the qualities of an intrapreneur and why companies should look for them.
3 Steps Millennials Can Take To Disrupt The Business Waters
As a group, the generation hasn’t yet charted a course into entrepreneurism, but its time is coming, especially if Millennials can keep a few startup mantras in mind, argues Ari Rabban, CEO of Phone.com.
Five Reasons Every CEO Should Give Back On Giving Tuesday And Beyond
One CEO shares why he gives back on Giving Tuesday and why others should as well.
Forget Balance! 3 Ways Leaders Can Navigate Imbalanced Lives
A perfect work-life balance is not possible for those in leadership positions. It’s more useful to strive for work-life integration, where you not only bring your work home, but also bring your home to work, says Sue Hawkes, author of "Chasing Perfection - Shatter The Illusion; Minimize Self-Doubt & Maximize Success".
Intuition Is Your Personal GPS For Long-Term Satisfaction
You can create change you need by using your five senses to sync with your 6th sense, intuition, says Jane Bernard, author of "Lucid Living: in The Virtual Age".
What A Document Management Tool Can Do For You In 2018
Jesse Wood, CEO of eFileCabinet explores how a document management system can help automate workflow in the office, and a few of the key benefits this remarkable office asset offers.
How To Maximize A Limited Labor Budget With Gig Work
The key to tapping into the gig economy’s efficiency gains is to view it as an opportunity rather than a threat. Gig workers, believe it or not, tend to be less expensive and better employees than their full-time peers, argues Trevor Foster, vice president of finance and innovation at Innovative Employee Solutions.
5 Ways Venture Capital Is Shaking Up The Tech Startup Landscape In Asia
With venture capitalists around the world shifting their focus to Asia, Marek Danyluk, managing partner at Space Executive looks at the 5 ways the surge in venture capital fundraising is shaking up the startup landscape in the region.
Why Your Next Startup Should Be In Insurance
Insurance is the next big industry due for a disruption, says Celina Kirchner at Michelman & Robinson, LLP. She adds that there is a small but mighty insurtech community, but the ecosystem is higher on cash than talent.
5 Principles To Inspire Workers In Organizational Meaning
In order for organizations to engage and motivate employees around a shared meaning, they must adopt new principles for empowerment, insists Danny Gutknecht, author of "Meaning at Work: And Its Hidden Language".
Building A Culture Of Diversity In The Workplace
Company culture is a key factor in the talent selection process and plays an important part in the success and growth of major firms; but is 'culture fit' really the right answer to diversity and inclusion in the workplace, asks Patricia Reed, founder of Reed Estate.
What A Failing Business Looks Like
Robert Bethel, author of "Strengthen Your Business: Fail-Proof Strategies from the Man Who Has Rescued 77 Businesses", once took over a large manufacturing facility that was $6 million in debt. He shares that experience.
Multiple Revenue Streams – The Benefits, And How To Build Them Successfully
Multiple revenue streams that would allow you to increase your money with less effort and more ease. Gary Douglas, author of "How To Become Money" shares his top 3 tips on creating multiple revenue streams successfully.
Why The Best Young Entrepreneurs Are Purpose-Driven
Purpose is the activator of empathy and empathy is the engine of problem discovery, says Zach Mercurio, author of “The Invisible Leader ”.
Singapore: Smart Nation And Smarter Events
Artificial Intelligence, or AI, has become the latest buzzword in Singapore. Kristy Castleton, founder and MD of Rebel & Soul looks at some ways well-designed AI can be used to create a unique event in the country.
What Can Small Businesses Do About Poop Pollution?
Whether it’s because they’re tackling air pollution and food waste, or carbon emissions and excessive water use, businesses big and small are supportive of sustainable business practice. However, what businesses don’t often talk about is what they are doing to tackle poop pollution, says James Clarke of Biocell Water.
What Data From 62,000 Payment Forms Says About Boosting Online Sales
In April 2017, Steve Hartert and his JotForm colleagues reviewed 62,000 random form submissions from 97 different industries to see how form length, device choice, and prices affected conversion rates. They found several patterns that could help improve your e-commerce strategy and boost sales.
Changes To Card Payments: What Independent Businesses Need To Know
The Government recently announced that retailers will be banned from charging fees for credit or debit card payments from January 2018. This comes as Visa revealed that it now takes all contactless transactions online as of last month. Handepay director Mark Latham examines what these considerable changes to card payments could mean for the UK’s independent businesses.
Home Document Management Software: How It Can Positively Impact Niche Workers
Home document management software is a tool that can turn niche employees like consultants, freelancers, and independent contractors into powerful, market-disrupting professionals, argues Jesse Wood, CEO of eFileCabinet.
3 Tips For Creating A Crave-Worthy Blended Customer Experience
From tikka masala macaroni and cheese to garlic-kimchi pizza, "Frankenstein" food combinations are all the rage. But new takes on old dishes are just one example of the cultural blending that today's consumers crave, argues Darshan Mehta, founder and CEO of iResearch.
4 Ways To Find Tranquility In Stressful Times
Those who are feeling stressed – whether because of a major calamity or a routine difficulty – should consider these four tips from Jane Bernard, author of "Lucid Living: in The Virtual Age" .
Discovery: How Sales Sets Customer Success Up To Succeed
Conducting solid Discovery sessions with prospects who become customers is extremely valuable and important in building a relationship with them, says Tim Conder, VP of Customer Success at Bolstra.
Does Fintech Disruption Break The Investment Banking Model?
Fintech is triggering a profound rethink for financial institutions, from retail to investment banking. However must this imply the banking model is broken beyond repair thus leading to massive headcount reductions, asks Joe Duncan, founder of Duncan Capital LP.
Think Teaching Clients SEO Isn’t Worth Your Time? Think Again.
A lot of SEO folks prefer someone who will “let them do their job and pay them.” However, a client that doesn’t take an active interest in what you are doing is less than ideal, says Itamar Gero, founder and CEO of SEOReseller.com