iSearch Malaysia - Business Podcast for Entrepreneurs

In this episode of the iSearch podcast, we have Roshan from Leaderonomics to share some tips to build high-performing teams in 2022.

The areas of discussion include:

- Tips for SMEs to build a high-performing team

- The right time to start building a culture

- Ensuring effective communication

- Common challenges and mistakes when building an A-Team

- Ways employers can contribute to their employees' growth

- Managing employees who are hesitant to leave their comfort zone

- Tips for hiring better employees

- Communication challenges when working from home

- Advice on doing business in the global market

Check out Leaderonomics here:

https://www.leaderonomics.com/

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In this episode of the iSearch podcast, we have Jan Wong from OpenMinds to share the hottest marketing trends in 2022 that can help you stay ahead of your competitors.

The areas of discussion include:

- Top digital marketing trends in 2022 that brands should take note of

- Should brands start using Tiktok

- Good total experience for users

- Using data to provide specific ads for customers

- How retail companies can implement these marketing trends

- How restaurants can retrieve customer data

- Potential challenges when implementing these trends

- Duration it takes to start seeing results

- ROI after implementing these trends

- Providing an agency with your customers' data

- Where and how businesses can start implementing these trends

- Final piece of advice

- How you can purchase Jan Wong's book

Check out OpenMinds here:

https://openmindsresources.com/

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In this episode of the iSearch podcast, we have Alvin Poh from Super Scaling to share about scaling your business fast and achieving RM100,000 in monthly profit.

The areas of discussion include:

- Common challenges when trying to scale a business

- The 5 E's to achieve RM100k monthly profit

- How entrepreneurs can find resources to evolve from 6 figures to 8 figures

- How Alvin overcame the limiting belief

- Envisioning and setting a common goal within your company

- Finding and retaining A-Players

- Turning ordinary customers into raving fans of your business

- Advice for business owners to develop company SOPs

- What comes after achieving RM100k monthly profit

- Alvin's Super Scaling book

Check out Super Scaling here:

https://superscaling.com/

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In this episode of the iSearch podcast, we have Sean from @iherng on the show to share about property investing as an entrepreneur.

The areas of discussion include:

0:00 - Introduction

0:54 - The impact of Covid on property investment

5:00 - Sub-sale properties investment

6:50 - Investing in property using own name vs company name

9:16 - Loan percentage for personal and company properties

9:52 - Should entrepreneurs buy property for their own stay or for investment

13:08 - A shift in the typical Asian mentality on property

14:27 - A good indicator before deciding to buy a home for yourself

15:18 - Key tips to succeed with property investing

20:18 - How the current low-interest rate is helping Sean decide on acquiring more properties

23:13 - Things to consider before using Lelong Properties

26:59 - Top 3 areas with the highest potential for property investment

36:16 - Piece of final advice from Sean

Check out iherng here:

https://www.youtube.com/c/Iherng/featured

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In this episode, we have Irsyad Saidin from Pentas.io on the show to share on what NFTs are and how businesses can start selling their own.

The areas of discussion include:

- What an NFT is

- Why people are buying NFTs and is it a bubble

- The justification behind the purchase of high-value NFTs

- How businesses can get started with NFT

- NFT's effect on the environment (debunking myths)

Check out Pentas.io here:

https://www.pentas.io/

In this episode, we have Prantik Mazumdar from Happy Marketer on the show to share how you can build a service business from scratch and exit at a high selling price.

The areas of discussion include:

- How Prantik built his service company from scratch

- Challenges when scaling the marketing agency and how Prantik overcame it

- Key areas to take note of before selling a company

- How many times multiple Prantik ended up selling his company for

- What caused the prolonged negotiation period before selling the company

- How things are like post-exit

- A piece of final advice

Check out Happy Marketer here:

https://www.happymarketer.com/

#smesmalaysia​​ #servicebusiness #isearchpodcast​​ #isearchmalaysia​​ #isearch​ #smes​ #happymarketer

In this episode, we have Shane Mun from Vimigo on the show to discuss how SMEs can create a performance reward system to increase employees' productivity and motivation.

The areas of discussion include:

- Reward and performance in a company

- How Vimigo's system works

- How companies can set goals and keep track

- Results from Vimigo's clients after implementing the performance reward system

- How SMEs can start crafting their own performance reward system

- How Vimigo's system changes the traditional way of commissioning

- Vimigo's mission in helping Malaysian SMEs

Check out Vimigo here:

https://www.vimigoapp.com/

#smesmalaysia​​ #isearchpodcast​​ #isearchmalaysia​​ #isearch​ #smes​ #performancerewardsystem #vimigo

In this episode, we have Alfred Yong from AYKS Management Services on the show to discuss the top 3 expenses which businesses can claim for tax deductions.

The areas of discussion include:

- Overview on top 3 expenses which businesses can claim for tax deductions

- Section 33 (1), Income Tax Act 1967 (ITA)

- How business owners can claim entertainment expenses

- Examples of deductible entertainment expenses

- Show of proof before claiming tax deduction

- Repairs and renewals expenses

- Allowable and non-allowable expenses for repairs and renewals

- Benefits in kind and repair for vehicles

- Example of real-life case for tax audit by LHDN

- Final piece of advice

Check out AYKS Management Services here:

https://isearch.com.my/business/ayks-management-services/

https://www.facebook.com/AYKSManagementServices/

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In this episode of Weekend Business Idea, we have Amirul from Easystore to share how you can start a successful E-Commerce business in Malaysia.

The areas discussed include:

0:16 - Steps to start an E-Commerce store and get consistent sales

3:37 - Ninja hacks to know if a product will fly before selling it

4:27 - Current users of Easystore

4:42 - Using Easystore vs. other alternatives

7:45 - Channels on Easystore you can integrate with

8:46 - Setting up a website with Easystore

10:12 - Recommended marketing strategies to generate sales

11:42 - Thoughts on influencers

13:33 - Top best-selling categories on Easystore currently

16:04 - Number 1 advice for people who wish to start an E-Commerce business

17:14 - Recommended testing phase

18:53 - Final piece of advice

Check out Easystore here:

https://www.easystore.co/en-my

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In this episode of Getting Funded MY, we have Syazwan Majid from Arus Oil to share how they managed to raise RM100k from VC Funding and Grants.

The areas covered include:

- The story of Arus Oil

- The process of recycling with Arus Oil

- What happens after Arus Oil collects the used cooking oil

- Arus Oil's funding journey

- How Arus Oil found out about the IOI Kickstart program

- Terms and conditions of the IOI Kickstart grant

- Increasing chances of winning pre-seed funding

- Arus Oil's collection terms for areas outside of Selangor

- Plans to utilise the RM100k raised

- The best marketing channel for Arus Oil so far

- Building Arus Oil's app internally

- Number 1 advice for entrepreneurs who wish to raise funds

- Hopes and plans for Arus Oil moving forward

- Piece of advice for entrepreneurs

- Syazwan's most profound mistake as an entrepreneur

Check out Poptron here:

https://arusoil.com/

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