My Dad And His Lesson On Trust

My dad dropped out of school at the age of 7. He attended about a week of classes before my grandfather told him that as the son of a migrant, he had no business getting educated and trying to move up the social ladder.

Organic And Healthy Living Franchises

Health is Wealth”, so the saying goes as health-consciousness becomes a trend in today’s frantic lifestyle.

Disruptive Trends In The Education Industry

The education industry is undergoing some disruptive trends and here’s what they are.

New York City

New York is a wealthy city – generating an enormous US$1.36 trillion dollars in GDP in 2012. In fact, most measures put it number two in the world behind Tokyo. And finance – typified by Wall Street – has long been the driver of New York's success. In 2014 the city just pipped London to top the Global Financial Centres Index.

When It's Too Good To Be True...

We have all heard of the saying, ‘when it’s too good to be true, it probably is’.

For Better Or Worse? 100 Days Since GE14

100 days is the yardstick by which we can get the measure of a new administration.

The Future Factory: From Single Electric Motors To Endless Possibilities

The use of robotics in industrial applications can be traced back to 1937 when Griffith Bill P. Taylor engineered a robot that was powered by a single electric motor. Following patterns on punched paper tapes, the robot could be pre-programmed to perform repetitive tasks such as stacking wooden blocks.

Collaboration To Improve Customer Service And Reduce Costs

Companies can gain a significant competitive edge over their opposition via Supply Chain collaboration with key customers, suppliers and service providers.

Reasonable Discomfort

After writing this weekly column which appears in hundreds of publications around the world for more than 20 years, the question I am most often asked about Winners Wisdom is, Where do you get ideas for all the columns? I have written over 1,000 columns which, to date, have filled four hardcover volumes published in conjunction with The Napoleon Hill Foundation entitled Wisdom for Winners.

The Gift Of Crutches

At a recent event organised by this magazine, a speaker proclaimed that Malaysia has no international brand other than Royal Selangor. Of course, he is not entirely correct.

One Man's Point Of View: Buying A House In Your 20s - 40s

I want to create some context and clarity on my point of view on buying a home.

Crazy Vivid Travel Anxiety Dream

The brain in sleep state is a fascinating thing. I have been awake for 30 minutes and the dream is lingering.

Make 'Ugly Food' Great Again

He is a chef. A bad boy. A television star. An author.

Don't Give Up On A Great Idea Just Because It Seems Obvious

I spent eight years failing to act on an innovative idea that I knew would work.

Working From Home: How To Live The Dream

Working from home feels fantastic.

F&B Manufacturers Turn To Technology As Business Challenges Mount

In November 2018, over 400 people in Singapore suffered food poisoning in three separate incidents.

Adopting Artificial Intelligence In SMEs

Much has been made of AI’s capabilities in business in recent years, such as making processes more efficient and cutting costs.

Starting Out In The Maritime Scene

The maritime sector is notoriously slow in adopting new technologies. For an industry that has been around since man first floated a log in a lake, that is in some ways understandable.

Maritime And Shipping: Sailing The High Seas

Maritime transport is mankind’s oldest form of international logistics. Ships of every stripe have criss-crossed the globe since the Age of Sail.

Norway: Kingdom In North

High up in the north of Europe, Norway is a symbol of Scandinavian economic strength. With a vibrant private sector, a large state sector, and an extensive social safety net, Norwegians enjoy some of the highest standards of living in the entire world.

Laundry Franchises

No one wants to stand next to someone wearing dirty clothes. Consequently, laundry services have been around since man started wearing clothes.

The Philippines Opportunities for SMEs

A string of coral-fringled Islands on a vast expanse of the pacific, The philippines is undoubtly a place of natural wonders. Teeming with natural resources and boasting of staggering landscapes, the counry does not  disappoint those who go the extra mile to reach it. Indeed, nothing compares to the abundance of diverse natural resources offered by the philippines.

Organising Music

FESTIVALS WITH LOCAL FLAIR

Manila

Capital of the Philippines, centre of the economy, and witness to much of Philippine history, Manila is one of Asia’s most dynamic and vibrant cities. While leisure travellers often treat Manila as a stopover to the island resorts, business travellers are rapidly flocking to Manila despite its reputation as a chaotic megacity.

Distribution Center Expansion Or Consolidation

Roy Strauss, president of The Strauss Consulting Group, LLC www.scg4u.com has been helping companies increase their profitability and competitive edge by improving customer service while reducing costs since 1983. SCG has expertise in all aspects of supply chain including space/ layout, software, automation, equipment, sta ng as well as the complete design and implementation of distribution and manufacturing centers.

Empowering Women In Business

Women has been taking part in trade and business activities for centuries. Hence, women in business is not new to us, rather it is a trend which is picking up more attention because of the increasing awareness on workplace gender equality. 

How Ancient Trade Changed The World

Nowadays, if you need something, you go to the closest mall, shell out a few bucks and head home.

The Price Of Free Is Actually Too High

I loved this quote by Tristin Harris in the New York Magazine article The Internet Apologises…

Are There Broken Links In Your Supply Chain?

For over 20 years software companies have developed sophisticated technology tools to improve the coordination and control of material moving through the supply chain.

Change

By the time this article goes to print, Malaysia would be in an election mode, full swing. This general election, the 14th for the country, is considered by many observers as the ‘mother of all elections’ and is as close a contest as any in the history of the country.