Tag: business

  • Kesilapan-Kesilapan Yang Pernah Dilakukan Di Awal Permulaan Perniagaan – Jom Belajar

    Kesilapan-Kesilapan Yang Pernah Dilakukan Di Awal Permulaan Perniagaan – Jom Belajar

    1. Menganggap jualan pertama yang rancak akan berterusan

    2. Menganggar keuntungan hanya berdasarkan (kiraan mudah) iaitu margin keuntungan darab berapa unit produk terjual. Akibatnya banyak kos lain yang tercicir

    3. Duit syarikat, duitku jua. Tidak asingkan antara duit peribadi dengan duit syarikat.

    4.Takut untuk beriklan. Tak manfaatkan ruang iklan percuma (macam fb, wassap dan instagram). Malu nak beriklan kerap takut orang kata ‘bersungguh sangat’

    5. Ikut hati, atau ikut orang kata, bukannya ikut kehendak pasaran

    6. Takut nak gajikan staff atau kadang kadang terlebih ambik staff

    7. Tak jelas ‘target market’. Nak kail ikan keli tapi letak umpan sotong dan lempar joran ke laut.

    8. Syok sendiri dengan produk. Tak boleh ditegur. Teguran pelanggan atau kawan dianggap berniat tak baik atau nak sabotaj

    9. Terlebih belanja untuk kelengkapan pejabat / dekorasi

    10. Kurang ilmu tapi tidaklah pula mencari ilmu

    11. Tiada mentor atau tersilap pilih mentor.
    Jika nak buat ais krim, kena cari mentor ais krim, jangan cari mentor kayu balak.

    12. Semua kerja nak buat sendiri – One man show

    13. Cepat putus asa. Walaupun hanya laksanakan 5 dari 1001 teknik pemasaran dan jualan, sudah putus asa dan mendakwa ianya sudah gagal.

    14. Banyak bercakap dari bekerja

    15. Terlebih merancang dari bertindak

    16. Orang sebelah rumah pun tak tahu lagi kita bisnes apa, sudah sibuk nak eksport ke luar negara.

    17. Kerja hanya ‘office hour’.

    18. Takut nak tegur kesalahan staff. Jika tak takut pun, tiada faham seni menegur.

    19. Terlalu fokus kepada jumlah jualan sampai terlupa kepada aktiviti pengenalan produk dan pembesaran pasaran jenama.

    20. Salah menjangka, iklan hari ni, besok harap terus dapat jualan besar.

    21. Kurang ber ‘networking’

    22. Hanya tahu 5 dari 1000 strategi pemasaran. Malas nak cari lagi 995 kaedah lagi.

    23. Banyak salahkan orang dan keadaan daripada salahkan diri sendiri

    24. Menganggap jika ambik gaji sendiri, modal nak ‘rolling’ akan berkurang. Padahal, jika tak ambik gaji, duit perniagaan diambil dan digunakan macam biasa juga.

    25. Cepat hilang semangat di tengah jalan. Sekali masuk seminar, sekali semangat datang. 7 hari selepas seminar, sekali semangat dah hilang.. kurang ‘self motivated’

    26. Tak daftar perniagaan. Bukan PLT tapi Sdn Bhd

    27. Tak buka akaun syarikat (Akaun semasa)

    28. Tak catat keluar masuk duit. Tak guna akaun semasa (current account) masa transaksi urusniaga. Tak ada bukti kpada bank semasa nak mohon pinjaman.

    29. Tak pakai invois / resit – tak ada perekodan

    30. Tergesa-gesa sangat nak kembangkan bisnes ke satu tahap yang TERLEBIH BESAR, (tak normal) walhal bisnes belumpun sampai putaran setahun.

    31. Too Ambitious – tak berpijak dibumi yang nyata..

    32. Menganggap planning atas kertas akan menghasilkan 100% result seperti atas kertas juga..

    33. Terlebih belanja kepada perkara yang tidak penting untuk bisnes.

    34. Suka bertangguh

    35. Banyak masa dihabiskan kepada kerja yang kurang penting.

    36. Tak pandai nak bezakan ‘priority’ atau keutamaan yang mana dulu atau kena buat yang mana dulu..

    37. Kuat berbisnes sampai lupa jaga kesihatan. Padahal kesihatan penting untuk kemajuan bisnes.

    38. Kejar dunia sampai lalai urusan akhirat

    39. Terlalu awal percayakan orang. Maksudnya terlalu awal ambil keputusan untuk hand over urusan bisnes kepada staff padahal SOP belum ada dan bisnes masih baru lagi..

    40. Dan banyak lagi..

     

     

    Source: Abd Hakim Awang

  • Muar’s ‘Muslims-Only’ Laundromat: Racism, Inciting Division Or Strictly Business Owner’s Rights?

    Muar’s ‘Muslims-Only’ Laundromat: Racism, Inciting Division Or Strictly Business Owner’s Rights?

    A self-service laundromat in Jalan Junid, Muar, which caters only to Muslim patrons, has sparked controversy on social media.

    Photographs of the shop’s signboard with the words – “For Muslim customers only. Muslim-friendly. Leave your shoes outside” – placed at the laundromat entrance have gone viral on Facebook.

    Netizens were divided in their opinion. Some praised the move, saying that it was done for the benefit of Muslim customers concerned given possible mixture of ‘najis’ (impurities) in the wash loads, while others criticised it as being unfair.

    Facebook user Zachary Arshad said he was disappointed at what the laundromat is doing as it could divide the community.

    “I’m Muslim, and this is completely overrated and unacceptable. Islam does not teach this. Islam is for all, Islam is to unite the people, not divide. This will only cause further divide among the people,” said Zachary.

    Others however felt that the owner’s actions were justified.

    Facebook user Suresh Pandian agreed with the laundromat’s owner’s move.


    Above: A photograph of the shop’s signboard with the words – “For Muslim customers only. Muslim-friendly. Leave your shoes outside” – placed at the laundromat entrance have gone viral on Facebook. Photo: New Straits Times

    “Well, if the owner is a Muslim and wants to run it in a Muslim way , I don’t think there is anything wrong with it . That is his right.”

    “Why are there a lot of negative comments here? (He) hasn’t mentioned anything racist,” said Suresh on the ‘Persatuan Gaya Hidup Sihat Pelabuhan Klang’ Facebook page.

    Indra Aditya, meanwhile, urged people to look at the issue positively.

    “A majority of his customers may have complained about being uncomfortable in sharing the usage (of the equipment) with non-Muslims.

    “This is not about being racist or about any religion…this is business,” said Indra Aditya.

    The religious authorities, meanwhile, believe that the owner is acting within his rights.

    Johor Islamic Religious Affairs Committee chairman Abd Mutalip Abd Rahim said there was nothing wrong for the owner of the laundromat in imposing such a restriction as it was his right as a business owner.

    “Non-Muslims should not worry because there have options to patronise other laundromats elsewhere.

    “As Muslims who live in a multi-racial society, we cannot be too rigid in upholding such matters, but at the same time, should not belittle this effort taken by the operator of the laundromat either,” Mutalip told the New Straits Times.

    He said the state government has no plans to impose any such regulations statewide, and he urged people to better understand the concerns of Muslims in such issues.

    Johor Mufti Tahrir Samsudin said he welcomed the initiative taken by the business owner because some Muslims were doubtful in using self-service laundromats.

    “If someone wants to do it, then it is a good thing because some Muslims hold doubts over laundromat services.

    “It is better for Muslims to be free of such doubts when it comes to cleanliness as it will help Muslims fulfil religious obligations,” said Tahrir.

    Asked about the concept of laundromat services in Islam, Tahrir said that such a service should make sure that clothes are cleaned from minor and severe impurities.

     

    Source: http://www.todayonline.com

  • ‘Mompreneur’ With 2 Sons, Running 3 F&B Businesses

    ‘Mompreneur’ With 2 Sons, Running 3 F&B Businesses

    Despite having her hands full with two young children and two food and beverage (F&B) businesses, Singaporean Tasneem Noor Smidhagen, 36, decided to have a new “baby”.

    In June, she opened Lickety Ice Cream & Waffles in Bussorah Street in Kampong Glam.

    Lickety, which has a Scandinavian decor of pastel pink and mint green, boasts an Instagram-worthy pairing of egglet waffles with ice cream.

    Ms Tasneem and her Swedish husband, Mr Joakim Smidhagen, 45, are also behind Fika Swedish Cafe and Bistro in Beach Road and European artisanal bakery Konditori, located next to Lickety.

    Aside from handling the operations of the businesses, the “mompreneur” has to fulfil her duties with her two sons, aged five and six.

    She told The New Paper: “I just learnt how to take care of my different priorities at different times.”

    Fika Swedish Cafe and Bistro, opened in 2009, was her first venture in the F&B industry.

    Prior to that, the visual communications graduate from Temasek Polytechnic spent eight years in publication design.

    The inspiration for Fika came about when the couple felt the need for such a Swedish restauranthere, while the idea for Konditori grew from wanting the desserts served at Fika to be made in their own bakery.

    The offerings at Konditori are done in small batches and handmade daily. The best-sellers include red velvet croissant, fresh cream semla buns and pain aux chocolat.

    The birth of Lickety, however, was spontaneous.

    Ms Tasneem said: “I thought Lickety should look more alive (than its sister stores) and embrace all things young and fun to attract the younger crowd.”

    Out of the 30 flavours available, the stand-outs are Lingonberry Swirl, Red Velvet and Dark Angel, which boasts chunks of chocolate bread from Konditori.

    Ms Tasneem, who in 2015 won the Spirit of Enterprise Award, which honours local entrepreneurs operating small and medium-size businesses, admitted that her F&B journey has not always been smooth-sailing. One of the main challenges she faced was staffing.

    Her advice for budding F&B entrepreneurs? Stick to your branding.

    Referring to Fika, she said: “Do not follow trends all the time. There are other ways to improve while staying true to your branding. For example, salted egg yolk is ‘in’ right now, but I cannot have that on my menu, because I cater specifically to people who want an authentic Swedish experience.”

     

    Source: http://www.tnp.sg

  • Man Stereotyped By Agent As Being Dubious, Even Willing To Call Police On Him

    Man Stereotyped By Agent As Being Dubious, Even Willing To Call Police On Him

    What happened afew hrs ago..
    I did and said what I did, coz I was just too pissed off.
    I was stereotyped to a point where, I actually felt like I might as well had been a criminal..

    And so the story goes..
    Went to meet a property agent today at an old residential bungalow off East Coast Road. This landed home would be a 2min drive from my own home, which is perfect.
    Rental was cheap (coz market is shite) and before I met him at this unit, I clearly told him what I was gonna use it for..

    1) Storage purposes of old furnitures, music equipments, old flooring materials,..etc, things that are too valuable to discard.

    2) I might sublet 1 or 2 bedrooms out to offset the rental abit, since I wont be using it as a running office and its mostly for storage, I figured that, the more practical thing to do for a house like this is to rent out one or 2 bedrooms. It is a landed house anyways, with large bedrooms. See I have many expat friends in Singapore who are already paying ridiculous prices in cramped HDB bedrooms.

    Agent immediately, upon reading my sms, replied, ”Hi Mr Bhai, owners will NOT have a problem with that. Are you free to meet me at the unit at 3.30pm?”
    I said yes. The landed house, being only 2 minits away from my home.. put on my t-shirt and shorts, bundled my hair and proceeded to meet him.

    As I was nearing the house in question, I noticed the agent alighting from an Uber/Grab car. He was probably in his 50s, close to 60, in a short sleeved shirt and jeans. He opened the gate to the car porch and I drove my car into the home. He turned for abit while unlocking the grilles to the main door and signalled a hello to me.

    I switched off my engine, got out of the car, locked it and started walking towards this agent. I noticed that the smile he had on, had faded and the welcoming gesture he gave to me whilst I was still in my car had now turned into a a nonchalant thing.

    I walked up to him and said ”Hello”..

    Here was his reply after seeing a non shaved ‘Hooligan’ in shorts, slippers with a man-bun, that just came out of a Batmobile…

    Agent :
    You are Mr Bhai ah? You are NOT Chinese?
    What exactly you wanna store in the house ah??

    Before I cud even reply..
    (remember that I had already explained to him prior to meeting)

    Agent :
    If you do any illegal business or store anything illegal ah, me as the agent and the owners have no problems calling the police on you!..

    My jaw literally dropped to the floor.. I had barely taken off my slippers and took one step into the house when he said this to me.. 2 seconds later, I picked up my jaw from the old terrazzo flooring of this pre-war detached house, put my face 3 inches from his, and said in a soft but solid tone..

    Me :
    FUCK YOU, u piece of shit..
    You are very lucky that you are an old man..

    …. and I walked back to my car and drove away, 2 minits back to my home. I wonder how long it would take him to call a driver, wait for the driver, take the ride and reach back home, and how much that wud cost him. I didnt care..

    #BhaiAngullia
    #RacialStereotyping
    #imarockernotadrugdealer
    #rockneverdiesbutyoursalestechniquedid

     

    Source: Bhai Hafiz Angullia

  • I Just Wanted To Buy A Dress At Tampines Bazaar By I Left With A Dressing Down From Stallholder Instead

    I Just Wanted To Buy A Dress At Tampines Bazaar By I Left With A Dressing Down From Stallholder Instead

    Entered A Bazaar Stall At Tampines Hub And Saw A Dress I Really Liked.

    “Braper Kak?”

    “1 Helai $80.
    Kalau Beli 2 $100.
    Tapi Saya Tak Tau Kenapa Orang Cakap Mahal?!
    Orang2 Sini Semua Nak Yg Murah2 $10 Or $20.
    Kain Ni 1 Meter Harga $10.
    Saya Pakai 4 Meter Total $40.
    Upah Jahit Lagi Letak $20.
    Belum Kira Sewa Kedai Lagi.
    Packaging Lagi.
    Braper Jer Saya Untung!
    Itu Pon Orang Cakap Mahal!
    Menyesal Saya Bayar 4 Ribu Untuk Sewa Bazaar Kat Sini.
    Yadaaa….Yadaaaa…..Yadaaa…..”

    I Smiled & Terus Angkat Kaki Jalan.

    *************************************
    What Can We Learn Here?

    As Business Owners, FOCUS On Providing Quality Good Services To Your Potential Client.
    Do Not Be Distracted From Your Actual Purpose Of Starting A Business.
    Ranting About Other Clients & Blaming Em’ For Not Purchasing To A Potential Buyer Who Might Actually WILLING TO PAY FOR IT Says A Lot About You As An Owner.

    It Was A Pity.
    Because I Really LOVE The Dresses & Would Have Forked Out The $100 Note From My Wallet. 🙃

    It Would Have Been A Different Story If _________. (Fill In The Blank)

    #mainproductisYOU
    #focusgoodservices
    #businesscasestudy
    #losingapotentialbuyer

     

    Source: Lisa Hardi