Thinking Aloud
5 Companies That Could Become The Next Apple
Lewis Robinson looks at the five companies he believes are expected to become the next Apple in the near future.
Ryan Bukevicz Passing On Online Marketing Strategies
As one of the most successful entrepreneurs and an internet marketing genius, Ryan Bukevicz developed the idea of Bevo Media, which quickly became the top trending platform for internet marketing.
An Old Man And His Craft
During my vacation to Hong Kong last week, I made a day trip with my wife to nearby Macau. As we walked past Senado...
Why More And More Internet Companies Are Failing And How To Prevent This
In the past, a lot of Internet businesses failed because they lacked a serious business plan. Here are five reasons why more and more internet companies are failing, and how this can be prevented.
How Mobile Payment Will Impact The Growth Of Mobile Commerce This Holiday Season
It is vital to retailers and small businesses to recognize the fact that shoppers using mobile payment methods are out there, and need to vie for attention and utilize all the tools at their disposal to increase market share, argues Scott Hirsch, founder and CEO of Appsbar.
5 Super Tips From A Minority Woman On How To Succeed In 2017
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, African Americans make up less than five percent of the lawyers in the country. But you cannot rest on your laurels and wait for the statistics to get better before you blaze your own trail into your career of choice, says Jamie Wright.
4 Ways To Solve The Employee Engagement Problem With Mobile
Solving the engagement problem doesn’t happen overnight, and it certainly takes more than the CEO to drive a solution, says Santiago Jaramillo, CEO and founder of Bluebridge Digital. He believes that engaging employees by meeting them where they are, on their mobile device, will be key to employee engagement for years to come.
Is Innovation The Cure To America’s Ills?
Something that kept creeping up in President Barack Obama's State of The Union address was the word 'innovation'.
Hallmarks of Successful Entrepreneurs (An Asian Perspective)
Are there certain intrinsic qualities in entrepreneurs that make them who they are? What could we observe about their personalities, emotional make-up and life views that makes them different from the rest of us, asks Walter Lim.
Where Have All The Leaders Gone?
As Tom Endersbe, co-author of "Three Commitments of Leadership", interacted with multiple organizations over the last month he is left wondering - where have all the leaders gone?
5 Principles To Inspire Workers In Organizational Meaning
In order for organizations to engage and motivate employees around a shared meaning, they must adopt new principles for empowerment, insists Danny Gutknecht, author of "Meaning at Work: And Its Hidden Language".
How Blockchain Can Revolutionise Voting
Phillip Nunn talks about the potential of blockchain in bringing about a new voting paradigm.
Why ‘Leading Women’ Are Better for Congress
Women in Congress are getting things done, says a new study. Dr. Nancy D. O'Reilly explains why women in Congress are so effective at making progress together and on their own.
The Authentic Introvert Entrepreneur
How do introverts maintain authenticity in the face of calls to conform to an extrovert expectation, especially as entrepreneurs? Beth L. Buelow, author of "The Introvert Entrepreneur" looks at the six best practice habits of this particular type of person.
Connectivity Disrupts The World Of Logistics In Asia
Connectivity is changing the face of business in Asia Pacific and the world. While it is difficult to predict what exactly will happen next, there are four key trends will be important to the business world, especially in Asia, by Dr. Karen Reddington, President of FedEx Express, South Pacific.
Make Your Brand A Wallflower: Why Social Media Demands You Step Back
In this age of conversation, brands need to speak with a human voice in the noisy marketplace, insists Kevin Lund, author of "Conversation Marketing: How to Be Relevant and Engage Your Customer by Speaking Human".
5 Things All Entrepreneurs Can Learn About Success from Donald Trump
Love him or hate him, one thing’s for sure: all entrepreneurs can all learn a few things about success and leadership from Donald Trump, says Steve Siebold, author of “How Rich People Think“. He looks at some ways Trump’s thought process, attitude and no holds barred style is a learning lesson for everyone in business.
Making Green From Green
There are dozens, hundreds of ideas, large and small, that organizations can implement to positively impact the environment. Bruce Hodes, author of “Front Line Heroes“, shares why this needs doing.
Democratizing The Tools Of Design
As design thinking gains momentum and increasingly permeates the collective conscience of business, a struggle over who "owns" design has emerged, sa.ys Kevin Bennett, co-author of "Solving Problems with Design Thinking: Ten Stories of What Works"
Spring Clean Your Startup: 5 Tips For Removing The Clutter
Clutter is a drag. It slows us down, distracts us, and can send the wrong message about our work habits. Rick Martinez, CEO and founder of Project BINK shares how spring cleaning your startup can make you more efficient and productive.
Taming The Multi-Cultural Butterfly – Leverage Diversity To Create Unity
What can you do when your team is comprised of people who are like butterflies of many colors and don’t partner well? You need to - and can - tame the multi-cultural butterfly, says Keith Martino, head of CMI and author of “Expect Leadership“.
TheFunded.com Launches New-Breed Incubator, Founder Institute
I've often argued that one of the reasons why the startup community in Singapore is spluttering is because of the fact that we don't have a good platform where successful and experienced entrepreneurs can help guide our newbie startups. Perhaps we can learn from TheFunded.com's latest initiative.
Dude, You Got Fired. Now What?
Whether it’s downsizing, rightsizing, restructuring, or a bad fit come to an end, being let go is hard and it’s personal. But take the moment and direct your energies in a way that will allow find a next thing that matters to you and will help you get more out of life, says Todd Putman, co-author of "Be More: Find your truth, tell your story, and get what you want out of life".
On the Go? Work with A Mobile Document Management Solution!
A Mobile Document Management Software is an affordable, efficient, and modern way to take control of all your document management needs CEO of eFileCabinet Jesse Wood points out.
Top Time-Saving Fitness Routines For Busy Founders
Panos Bampalis shares some time-efficient fitness routines tailored for busy founders despite their tight schedules.
Real Estate Tech Startups Proving To Be Successful
Real estate tech startups are changing the way traditional real estate markets have been doing business for decades.
[Infographic] What Are You Doing When New Ideas Happen?
Can you remember what you were doing the last time you came up with a great idea?
2008 Calendar of Events For The Opportunistic Entrepreneur
January
Singapore's Changi Airport opens its third major terminal, T3, on 10th January to much fanfare. More hordes of happy tourists will descend to our...
Beauty On Demand
Serial entrepreneur Samar Singla discusses the immense potential that exists untapped in markets the world over – the beauty on demand app, to cater to all your grooming and stylistic needs.
9 Big Businesses That Began In College
Each of the nine businesses listed below began in college, and in some cases, with no initial profit motive in mind.