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What goes into the strategic planning required to make one's blog a commercially successful one? We speak with blogger Careen Tan to find out about the ins and outs of creating and sustaining a commercially viable blog. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Qliq is the latest addition introduced by Vive Hospitality, whose focus lies in distinctive design and branding, developed at exceptional locations with emphasis on smart utilisation of land and space. We learn more about the current hotel industry and find out what their strategy is. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Business Continuity Management is about helping businesses prevent operational interruptions, crises and disasters from occurring, and assist organisations to return to a state of “business as usual” following a disaster. PWC has been advising clients on business continuity management with crisis simulations to prepare them for the event of actual disaster and have won Best Provider fo...

The “tech startup” scene has been rapidly growing in Malaysia over the past few years and has seen numerous exciting home-grown digital products, which have gained great traction and even attracted funds from both local and foreign investors. Government agencies, corporate giants and even community-groups have all supported the startup ecosystem. The StartupHouse brought together 10 de...

The retail industry is becoming more complex and changing at an ever-increasing speed. Shifting demographics, household downsizing, more educated consumers, new channel formats—among other trends—require that the industry quickly adjust to satisfy the needs of future customers. We discuss the findings of research put forward by PWC and TNS Retail Forward. See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

In efforts to support and cultivate innovative sustainability initiatives, the Malaysian Dutch Business Council's Sustainability Awards was held last December to give acknowledgement and recognition to the sustainability and innovation efforts of Malaysian and Dutch business organizations. We speak with &samhoud, winner of The MSA Innovation Pioneer Segment, Asian Perlite Industries, winner of...

Understanding the DNA of the sports fan – what they hear and see, how they react, and how their behavior is changing over time is at the heart of making great marketing. Repucom helps their clients reach their commercial objectives by providing the data, insights and intelligence they need in every area of sports marketing and sponsorship. But what is the science behind this analysis and how...

With the cut in fuel subsidies leading to the gradual increase in prices and inflation, the higher cost of living and declining quality of life has become a concern among Malaysian consumers from all walks of life. The landscape for business owners has been made more daunting with the 6% GST roll-out on 1 April 2015 and falling consumer confidence levels. PHD Malaysia, in partnership with Epinion...

The top marketing moments of the year reviewed, analysed and broken down for 2015 planning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here on Resource Centre, we're privileged to have spoken to some of the best corporate and thought leaders out there, in Malaysia and beyond. Here are some of the most inspiring thoughts on leadership to take us through to 2015. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beauty Guide.com.my is a brand new website that doles out beauty advice for those in search of everlasting wellness and beauty. The beauty industry is one that is nothing short of humongous; Procter and Gamble grossed in excess of 83 billion dollars last year, with more growth expected this year. What does Beauty Guide hope to achieve? How will it tap into this goldmine industry and what does it t...

We live in a world of disruption. Disruptive technologies have changed the way we shop, consume products and information and make decisions. And being the buzzword in enterprise today, businesses are constantly looking to disrupt the status quo and offer up a more appealing way to do things - in order to become household names. However, the key to disruption is innovation. See omnystudio.com/liste...

What's the rationale behind the rise of Sadvertising, and why does sadness gain virality? How much is manufactured in the reality tv shows that we know and love? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In conjunction with International Migrants Day, we speak to a Malaysian entrepreneur who not only has provided employment to migrant workers, but who has helped them chart their life journeys, in the name of fostering a more diverse entrepreneurial landscape. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In line with the National Automotive Policy announced earlier this year,the Institute of the Motor Industry has signed an MOU with Malaysia’s Ministry of Education to deliver training support across a network of community colleges in Malaysia to enhance the skills of automotive professionals, particularly focusing on the growing footprint of Energy Efficient Vehicles. Where are we on our ski...

Known as the Sage Business Index, Sage Software embarks on an annual global measure of confidence across SMEs. The study also compares pressures and challenges faced by decision-makers in businesses worldwide. We discover the implications for SMEs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In conjunction with Anti-Corruption Day, we explore the different ways business-owners in Malaysia come into contact with corruption and learn how to fight it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"What does brand licensing involve and how can it make or break you? We discover the most common mistakes and learn how to avoid them." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In life, and in business, reputation is everything. That said, reputation is fragile and it only takes one mistake to cause irreparable damage to your company’s image. This is made even more critical in the digital world where radical transparency and high customer expectations are paramount. The rules of engagement in crisis management have changed. Brian West tells us about these 5 paradig...

TOMS has changed the perception of fashion with its One for One® commitment – with every pair of shoes purchased, TOMS provides a pair of shoes to a child who needs it,  and this innovative approach has resonated with markets all over the world. Having distributed 35 million pairs of shoes to those in need, TOMS not only continues to extend their initiatives in areas of need around...

According to a 2014 report by Ernst & Young, male-run businesses are 3.5 times more likely to surpass the million dollar mark in sales than their female-run counterparts and only 2% of women-owned companies ever hit a million. The report also states that women start businesses at nearly twice the rate of men, but far fewer of them actually scale. We find out how this can be changed.  See...

Mention ‘branding’ and most will think of the obvious being the visual perception of a business. To the big brands, it is about how much they can splurge their millions in advertising and promotions. To the SMEs, it is a privilege as most can’t even afford the minimal, and they end up doing it wrongly by blindly emulating the big brands. Roger Kerk shares how branding can be econ...

According to SME Corp, over 90% of Malaysian companies are small medium enterprises. And with many being startups, you can imagine that the strategy is to be as lean as possible while striving towards their goals. At the same time technology and connectivity play a key role in their communications with the supply chain, and with customers. How are they using technology and telecommunications? See...

Nominated for Ernst & Young's Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Adelaine Foo has been working to elevate the skills of Malaysian engineers in the automotive industry. We investigate why the automotive industry is her passion, and tap into her vision for the future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you've been thinking of starting up a social enterprise, diversifying your current business or just looking into sustainable practices, you'll want to know: what makes a social enterprise successful and how many are able to sustain themselves? We speak to consultant and social entrepreneur, Uday Thakka to find out See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.