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33:05

What Founders and Entrepreneurs Should Expect When...

Enterprise Explores ·

2023/03/12

Over the last few weeks, Enterprise has explored fundraising from various angles. Among other things, we now have a better idea of how much we should be raising, what to keep an eye on when raising from VCs, and whether equity crowdfunding might be right for your business. That said there’s one crucial element that we haven’t explored yet - how much work goes into fundraising - from what it looks and feels like on the ground, to the type of questions prospective investors ask and the role of

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29:45

Metrics That Drive Business Growth

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2023/03/09

What gets measured gets managed is a key management phrase that’s often credited to famed management theorist, Peter Drucker. This looks to be even more relevant today given the emphasis today for businesses to be data-driven to achieve the best possible outcome in every step of the way, from manufacturers to service providers and everyone in between.But like all things, focusing too much on metrics or the wrong metrics can lead to disaster, so how does one use the right numbers and stats to drive

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27:26

The Truth About The Gender Gap In The Modern Workplace

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2023/03/08

Women have a harder time accessing work globally than previously thought, while the gender gap in working conditions and pay has barely budged in two decades, the United Nations said Monday.The UN’s International Labour Organisation said it had developed a new indicator that does a better job than official unemployment rates at capturing all people without employment that are interested in finding work.We hear from E Hun Tan. Executive Director, Research for Social Advancement (REFSA) and discuss

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32:50

Have We Moved The Needle For Gender Equality?

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2023/03/07

Today is International Women’s Day and this year’s theme is EmbraceEquity according to the World Economic Forum and “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality" according to the United Nations and this highlights the need for inclusive and transformative technology and digital education.How have things changed over the years? Has there been any improvements to the gender divide? We take a look at this question and more, on today’s IWD Special.Photo Credits: Shuttershock | Narint

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30:39

Make Videos Now For Marketing Success

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2023/03/06

Social media is getting more cluttered. Customer acquisition cost is getting higher. Direct to consumer companies need new techniques to find customers. And in a world where Instagram Reels and TikTok are taking over the digital space, how important is making video content? Is written content outdated? We speak to Brandon Lee, Co-founder of Digital Marketing Agency Pandan Social to talk more about this. Photo Credits: Shuttershock | New AfricaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27:00

Can a Sales Playbook Make Sales Less Brutal?

Enterprise Explores ·

2023/03/05

Given the volatile and choppy nature of sales, how businesses manage their salespeople and sales process can be very important to keep them going. Whether that’s due to an economic slowdown where sales slow down across the board or a personal rough patch for one or 2 salespeople.Today on BizBytes we explored how to build an effective sales strategy and keep sales going during tough times with Serge Romano, Director and Head Sales Coach with Leverage Sales Coaching Australia.Serge will be in KL from

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41:07

For Better Business - Collaborate

Enterprise Explores ·

2023/03/02

As we all know, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we work and interact with each other. What changes have occurred in the workplace due to the pandemic? And how are these changes fast-tracking emerging work models? Is there really a power shift in the employee/employer relationship - and where are we now?We discuss how the pandemic has accelerated the adoption of flexible and remote work models alongside Kulturpop’s Matt Armitage.Photo Credits: Shuttershock | Ground PictureSee

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32:25

Is Budget 2023 ESG-Driven Enough?

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2023/03/01

RM 2 billion will be provided by Bank Negara to fund sustainable technology start-ups and help SMEs implement low-carbon practices. And there are plans to extend the period of tax allowance and green income tax exemption until 2025. But how comprehensive and encouraging are these allocations for SMEs to start going green, or even going beyond and start practising ESG? We speak to Margie Ong, CEO of Thoughts In Gear, a sustainability consulting firm in Malaysia to get her thoughts on this. See

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31:21

How Much Should You Raise For Your Startup?

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2023/02/28

Funding is the lifeblood of any SME or startup, but what is the “correct” amount to raise to build and grow a successful business? Today on BizBytes, we explore this with early stage investor Bikesh Lakhmichand, CEO of Leet Capital.We also get into:-How a founder or entrepreneur can assess the value of their business when engaging and negotiating with inventors-How much funding is an idea worth-Managing the potential lack of discipline and lack of 'lean-ness' when startups follow the ‘raise as much

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17:50

Is Budget 2023 Enough for The Travel and Tourism Sector?

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2023/02/27

After Budget 2023 was announced last week, the travel and tourism industry was not entirely happy about it because the ministry is the third smallest in this year’s allocation. Some say it’s too low to help and even the minister himself will be requesting additional funding. To help us understand more about the current tourism landscape and whether the funding really missed the mark, we speak to Hannah Pearson, founder of Pear Anderson. Photo Credits: Shuttershock | TwinsterphotoSee

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Budget 2023: What SMEs Should Know

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2023/02/26

Last Friday, Prime Minister and Finance Minister tabled a revised national budget. With a total increase of RM15.8 million, how much can MSMEs benefit from this budget compared to the proposed budget last October? What should MSMEs pay close attention to? We speak to Fung Mei Lin, Entrepreneurial & Private Business Leader, PwC Malaysia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Budget 2023: Fighting Youth Unemployment Through...

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2023/02/23

Before Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim tables his government’s budget in Parliament, BizBytes focuses on using Budget 2023 to boost youth employment through SMEs and the digital economy with Dr. Siti Nurul Munawwarah Roslan, Lecturer at Taylor’s University’s School of Accounting and Finance. BizBytes also got into:-Helping SMEs digitalise-Looking into alternative data for credit risk assessments-Helping SMEs offset the cost of going greenBrought to you by Mah Sing. Reinvent Spaces. Enhance LifePhoto

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40:47

How the Anwar Govt Can Support Startups Better

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2023/02/22

While Malaysia’s startup ecosystem has shown a lot of promise and potential, it still lags behind in the region, particularly when compared to Singapore or Indonesia. On the eve of the tabling of Budget 2023 2.0, we explore what the government can do to better support and stimulate Malaysia’s startup ecosystem to close the gap with regional peers. Helping us with this is Aaron Sarma, General Partner of startup accelerator and VC - ScaleUp Malaysia.Among other things, we get into:-Key government

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36:52

Gen Z - The Most Stressed Generation?

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2023/02/21

The instability, insecurity and relentless upheaval of the past several years has left workers anxious. And now, as layoffs proliferate, and pay fails to keep pace with rising inflation, they’re still worrying – in some cases, more than ever.Research from Cigna International Health 2023 survey indicates Gen Z is emerging as the most stressed demographic in the workplace, and struggling to cope. In short, the youngest workers are having the most trouble wrestling with demands of professional life

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25:56

Age vs Tenure - Which Has Bigger Impact on Company...

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2023/02/20

Tenure and age are somewhat intertwined - we age; we accumulate experience. But being in a company for 40 years is different from being 50 and starting a new role at a new company. Is it being older? Or is being at a company for a longer period able to have more of a positive impact on company performance? We discuss this with Deepa George, Managing Consultant from MyHRC Services.Photo Credit: Shuttershock | VideoFlowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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25:16

Why Do We Keep Losing Control Of Our Personal Data?

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2023/02/19

In the most recent Auditor-General report, several questions were raised about the records stored in the MySejahtera app.The report found that weaknesses included a ‘super-admin’ account that had downloaded information and that the app had been attacked 1.12 million times as of October 27th, 2021 - however the report did not go so far as to say whether these attacks had been successful or not.We hear from former white hat hacker, CF Fong, CEO & Cybersecurity Consultant, LGMS about the reasons

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35:31

Is ChatGPT A Teaching Tool Or An Enemy?

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2023/02/16

Academias have always been split about using tech innovations in the classroom - we all remember the debate years ago about using laptops or smartphones during lessons. But technology is always evolving, and now with ChatGPT in place, should academias adapt or resist? And how can they combat plagiarism among students who love the technology?We speak to Professor Chengyi Lin, Affiliate Professor of Strategy at INSEAD to learn more.Photo Credit: Shuttershock | Iryna ImagoSee omnystudio.com/listener

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35:16

What Entrepreneurs Should Know About Life After IPO

Enterprise Explores ·

2023/02/15

Farm Fresh’s Loi Tuan Ee talks to us about how an entrepreneur's life changes after IPO, buying Inside Scoop, and ensuring that Farm Fresh does not “lose its soul”.We also get into:-Managing the pressures that come with leading a public listed company-How Endeavour has played a positive role in his entrepreneurial journey-Why entrepreneurs need tough love, not ‘Yes People’See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Can Thai E-Wallet TrueMoney Compete with GrabPay and...

Enterprise Explores ·

2023/02/14

A month ago, a new e-wallet player entered Malaysia - TrueMoney, a Thai unicorn. That said, given that Malaysia already feels like such a crowded market in the cashless payments space, does TrueMoney really have a chance to gain traction here? And if so, how?We speak to Dale Kim, the Managing Director of International Business at TrueMoney’s parent company - Ascend Group, to find out.Among other things, we also get into:-How TrueMoney plans to acquire and retain users-When we can expect TrueMoney to

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25:41

Love-ly Time for SMEs This Valentine’s Day?

Enterprise Explores ·

2023/02/13

Some people think it’s over commercialized, and some think it’s a good excuse to celebrate love and romance.Despite differing opinions about it, it is a marketing strategy that has worked well over the years.With that being said, how are SMEs doing on this special day? We’ll be speaking to Penny Choo, Co-founder of BloomThis, a Malaysian online florist, and Marcus Low, the Founder of F&B outlet Table & Apron to find out how their businesses are doing on this lovely day.Photo Credit:

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