Asian Business Owners - A.B.O.

You're a business owner? What tools and what questions do you ask yourself to assess the year? In this solo episode of A.B.O., I guide you and share with you the right questions, examples and my end-of-the-year review for my business. Grab a pen and a piece paper to take notes and have a clear vision to start the new year. Content (03:29) Reflecting on 2024 Achievements (05:35) Lessons L...

Do you take time every year to reflect on what has happened? To pinpoint what you did well, what you learned and what you'll do differently in the coming year? New solo episode to recap 2024 and plan 2025 coming soon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coming from a traditional Chinese family and becoming an ambitious woman running a meaningful business that empowers other women: in a nutshell, that’s Anna’s story. Anna Wong founded Female Entrepreneurs Worldwide (FEW), a network of women entrepreneurs and executives with more than 50,000 members worldwide. Anna’s traditional background might resonates with you if you’re an Asian listener. She s...

A loyal community is way more valuable than you think, it can actually be the base of a business model. Episode coming soon, stay tuned! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to lead the future of organic skincare? How to choose beauty products that are right for you avoiding the trap of latest beauty trends? Nathaëlle Davoust, CEO of Melvita, tells us that what you put on your skin, what you eat and your lifestyle have a direct impact on your physical and mental health. Listen to Nathaëlle's journey to the top of the organic beauty industry. Discover her secrets t...

How to reach a top position? How to truly understand the market? And how to juggle family life and work when you're a CEO? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Running a Social Enterprise doesn't mean you're perfect but at least you're trying to achieve something meaningful while making profits. Terence skipped the corporate stage and went directly into entrepreneurship. He shares the challenges and triumphs of being a young entrepreneur and conveys a modern vision of sustainability and social enterprises. Listen to our chat and learn more about the ways...

What's a social enterprise? What's the business with a "normal business"? Stay tuned, coming soon... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

⭐️ EXCLUSIVE OFFER: You need accounting and business secretary services? Get a $500 discount. Read more below. After a poor experience with an accountant, Adrien turned his frustration into a profitable business to solve a problem many business owners face: admin and paperwork. Adrien founded Sleek in 2017 in Singapore, got a $25 million fundraise in 2021, expanded the business in Hong Kong, the...

Is an artist also a business owner? Should art be seen as a profitable business? Listen to Claudia Chanhoi, an artist between London and Hong Kong. She explores and challenges societal norms around sexuality and body image through cheeky illustrations. We chatted about the blend of art and business, her first solo exhibition, the commercial projects she's involved in and whether luck exists or not...

⭐️ EXCLUSIVE OFFER: You need accounting and business secretary services? Get a $500 discount. Read more below. [In collaboration with InvestHK and StartMeUp HK] What's it like to expand a startup in Hong Kong? What are the opportunities to seize, is it expanding to the Great Bay Area? How to make the most of a unique global financial hub? Deep dive into Hong Kong's startup ecosystem with Jayne Ch...

⭐️ EXCLUSIVE OFFER: You need accounting and business secretary services? Get a $500 discount. Read more below. How can small businesses access funding? What strategies to follow? And what's considered a small business? Jenny and Wilson are the founders of FundFluent, an online platform that assists small businesses in securing funding, including grants and loans. They share how they've helped bus...

⭐️ EXCLUSIVE OFFER: You need accounting and business secretary services? Get a $500 discount. Read more below. Your family expects from you to get a stable corporate job or be a doctor or banker? This episode is for you. Jennifer Ong left a 'perfect-on-paper' job to take a bumpy road: entrepreneurship. Listen to Jennifer's story and the bold choices she made to eventually found Ctrl Alt Career, a...

⭐️ EXCLUSIVE OFFER: You need accounting and business secretary services? Get a $500 discount. Read more below. How to navigate success in APAC as a Western company? Marco Galimberti, CEO of Venchi APAC, looks back on his journey that started in Italy and brought him to Hong Kong, where he thrives to expand Venchi's presence. With Marco, we reflected on the challenges that go with a premium confec...

How to make bakery shops a must-go place with endless lines of customers every day? That’s what I asked Gregoire Michaud, the founder of Bakehouse, artisanal bakery in Hong Kong. From wholesale bakery to popular retail shops, Gregoire shares the pivotal moments that shaped his business, the secret to creating an exceptional customer experience and the ambitious expansion plans, he and his partner...

⭐️ EXCLUSIVE OFFER: You need accounting and business secretary services? Get a $500 discount. Read more below. The test is simple: either your restaurant is successful or you shut it down only a few months after opening it. In this episode, understand how Christian Talpo, CEO of Pirata Group, manages to reach sustainable success for the 26 restaurants of the group. What's the secret sauce to rema...

⭐️ EXCLUSIVE OFFER: You need accounting and business secretary services? Get a $500 discount. Read more below. Joyce wasn't meant to be an entrepreneur, she was pursuing a career in architecture and everything changed when her daughter had a skin condition. In this episode, listen to how Joyce's powerful story and genuine communication make NakedLab thrive in a very competitive industry. You'll a...

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I hope your summer is going well, whether you're on holiday or not. This Summer Edition episode is a bit special as it's the first solo episode I do, so please, let me know if you like it! EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Spend less on accounting, payroll and business secretary and get a $500 discount. Read more below. In the previous episode, I shared with you all the best tips from some entrepreneurs I intervie...

It's summer time, whether you're on holiday or not, this is the occasion to slow down and reset. EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Spend less on accounting, payroll and business secretary and get a $500 discount. Read more below. I've prepared for you a special episode with the best tips from entrepreneurs, what helped them thrive, how they overcome challenges and what they focus on. I hope these pieces of advice...

Entrepreneurship is a path with unexpected turnarounds. A flourishing business doesn't prevent you from facing hardships and reassessments. EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Spend less on accounting, payroll and business secretary and get a $500 discount. Read more below. 15 years after launching Honeycombers, Chris Edwards founded Launchpad, a supportive community for entrepreneurs. After a difficult year post Co...

What brings 11,000 women together? That's what I asked Sarah Vee, the founder of Women of Hong Kong, free-membership community of women in Hong Kong. EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Spend less on accounting, payroll and business secretary and get a $500 discount. Read more below. She shares with me how it all started, that time when she managed to put together a paid event and fill 220 seats in 3 weeks and how s...

How to build a successful brand with limited funds? How to expand to new markets? What humility brings to your business? These are all questions we go through in this episode with Maura Thompson, founder of Sassy Media Group, digital media company across Hong Kong and Singapore. EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Spend less on accounting, payroll and business secretary and get a $500 discount. Read more below. Maur...

What do you know about gaming and esports? In this episode, I chatted with Sean Zhang, the founder of Talon ESports, a professional esports organisation and gaming & lifestyle platform. EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Spend less on accounting, payroll and business secretary and get a $500 discount. Read more below. From computer science to banking to e-sports, Sean made two career switches before becoming an...

On top of being the factory of the world, having the resources, the manpower & productivity, Asia is also a place with heritage, culture, design and art. What about the influence of Asian craftsmanship and design? How to shed light on it? EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Spend less on accounting, payroll and business secretary and get a $500 discount. Read more below. This is Krizia's ambition with Vermillion...