COVID-19: Which Businesses Are More Likely To Be OK?
I’m sure you already know, that in order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19 disease, governments around the world are telling people to stay home and are closing most businesses, except for essential services such as banks, pharmacies, markets and delivery services. The restriction period varies from country to country: Malaysia – Extended Movement […]
5 Quick Tips On Ecommerce Promotion To Increase Online Sales
You’re all set to start selling online, accept digital payments and have your logistics sorted. So, what’s next? Now, it’s time to figure out how to sell online profitably and sustainably. The Malaysian ecommerce market is forecasted to grow 24 percent annually, and reach RM47 billion in 2025! To ensure you get a slice of […]
COVID-19 MCO: Business Operating Hours In Malaysia
UPDATE 11 January 2021: Restaurants, and food delivery services will only be allowed to operate between 6am – 10pm from 22nd January 2021 onwards. The Movement Control Order (MCO) in Malaysia has also been extended to February 4th 2021 for all states with the exception of Sarawak. Here’s a list of business operating hours in different […]
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Prevention Tips And Myth Busters For Small Business Owners
Prevention is better than cure and education is the key to prevention. As a small business owner, you are the leader of your business and in your community. So be sure to do your part by educating your staff and customers on how to be safe during this coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Follow and spread these […]
COVID-19 MCO: 3 Most Asked Questions By Business Owners Answered
We’re about to enter the second and hopefully final week of the extended Movement Control Order (MCO). We say hopefully, because there’s been widespread speculation on whether the MCO will be extended beyond April 14 as Malaysian SMEs are anxiously waiting to re-open their doors. “The government has yet to make any decision (if the […]
COVID-19 Malaysia: What Businesses Can Open During The MCO?
Malaysia is currently under a 14-day Movement Control Order until 31 March 2020, which may be extended for another 2 weeks in order to slow the rise of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases. And during this time, all business premises except for essential services will be closed. Businesses that can remain open are subject to limited operating hours. Each state […]
COVID-19 Malaysia: Partial Lockdown vs. Small Business Owners
On Monday, 16 March 2020, the Malaysian government announced a 14-day nationwide Movement Control Order from March 18 – 31 to try and stop the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Malaysia. The partial lockdown was issued after 125 new coronavirus (COVID-19) cases were recorded on the same day, which raised the country’s tally to 553 cases. What […]
77 Online Shops In The Philippines For Everything You Need
In light of the recent Philippines lockdown due COVID-19, we’ve prepare a list of 77 online shops that we power in the Philippines where you can buy almost everything you need. Table of contents Automotive & Sports Babies & Kids Cafe & Restaurant Concept Store Fashion & Lifestyle Grocery & Convenience Store Health & Beauty […]
Coronavirus (COVID-19): 8 Practical Tips For Business Owners With Physical Stores
2020 is a challenging year for business due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak. Not only is it impacting the lives of people around the world, it is also impacting the global economy, and locally, it will have an impact on small business owners. So what can you do as an entrepreneur during these challenging […]
Retail Operations Management: 5 Ways To Increase Sales And Productivity
What do operations mean for a retail shop? In a small business, operations are the management of systems which produce products and services. In retail, operations include managing your inventories, your premises, your employees and the customer service. As a business owner and operations manager, it is your duty to continuously improve the process so […]