Public relations is typically not the top priority for business owners that are just starting out, even though it should be. There are a variety of ways to publicise your small business. You have two options for marketing: traditional methods or digital ones. Additionally, conferences, networking events, and other business-related Read more…
Tackling inflation is one of the main challenges small businesses have been grappling with this year. Since the Covid-19 pandemic, many countries have been in an economic downturn. The geopolitical instability in certain parts of the world is also slowing down recovery. For Malaysia, the situation took a turn for Read more…
Many businesses were forced to adapt to the growing impact of e-commerce since the Covid-19 pandemic. These days, digital solutions are not just ‘nice to have’ but a ‘must have’ for business continuity. Wholesalers can not only sell more online, but they can also sell smarter thanks to insights on Read more…
Online marketplaces’ dominance in retail is undeniable. The rise of e-commerce played a major role, but new data also indicates that customers today prefer to shop on their trusted marketplaces to find top brands. An online marketplace is an e-commerce platform that lists products from multiple sellers. The convenience of Read more…
The business landscape has grown increasingly competitive – sellers must offer credit terms to gain an advantage over suppliers that operate strictly on a cash basis. Eventhough many have raised concerns, extending credit can often be a win-win for both suppliers and retailers. Sellers that offer credit to customers allow Read more…
Credit terms are an essential part of business trades. Along with funding, credit terms keep small businesses with limited capital going. Financing remains one of the biggest challenges SMEs in Malaysia face, which makes this matter more critical. But SMEs are not the only ones that benefit from credit terms. Read more…
In the APAC region, SMEs are one of the biggest contributors to the economy. They account for 98% of enterprises and 50% of total employment. However, obtaining bank loans has always been a common setback SMEs face. Small businesses lack collateral and consistent cash flow to qualify for loans. And Read more…
Being cafe owners in Malaysia today is no easy feat. What started out as the humble kopitiam has evolved into a plethora of cafes dotting the streets of urban neighbourhoods and tucked-away corners in almost every city. While international coffee chains such as Starbucks and Coffee Bean have always been Read more…
As a small business owner, it’s important to have an understanding of common credit terms in Malaysia. Credit terms are the agreement between a seller and buyer that details how much the buyer has to pay for a purchase and by when. In other words, credit terms are a contract Read more…
Congratulations! You’ve successfully launched your very own B2B e-commerce platform and you’re now ready to take your business online. There is however, one important question left to answer: “How do I grow my business online and get more customers?” The answer to this is online marketing. With so many tools Read more…