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[Review] The Rise Of The New East

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In a sweeping expose on the dynamic forces shaping the “New East”, Ben Simpfendorfer’s “ The Rise of the New East: Business Strategies for Success in a World of Increasing Complexity ” provides an in-depth view of how the economic resurgence of Asia and the Middle East are changing global markets.

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Small Businesses A Great Fit For The New Nimble Marketplace

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Asia Pacific alone has been seeing unparalleled m-commerce growth – in 2015, 46 percent of consumers reported making a mobile purchase in the past 3 months(7). 7 “Mobile Commerce Growing Fast in Asia Pacific with Half of Smartphone Users Now Shopping on their Device”, MasterCard, June 17, 2015. Social Commerce. Top Tips for SMEs.

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Starting Up In Singapore (Part I) – Product/Market Fit

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As a startup in Asia, the top 2 markets to start from are China , and India. Hence, a Singaporean founder will find it easier to execute in the 3rd key market that is the MENASSEA region (Middle East, North Africa and South/Southeast Asia). MENASSEA includes countries below. [Tip: Global from day one (GD1).

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Unconventional Ways To Break Into The Singapore Market: Where To Start?

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Singapore is located in the heart of Asia. This geographical location offers virtually unlimited commercial business opportunities for companies looking to establish their own footprint in Asia. Differentiate your offerings to meet the demands of the Singapore market. Why Enter the Singapore Market?

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[Interview] Bo Zou, Toronto-Based Digital User Experience Specialist And Thought Leader

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For the last 15 years, Bo Zou, who works and lives in Toronto, has been developing and executing experience strategy and design through all digital channels for companies like HeathWallace in Asia, and Crispin Porter + Bogusky in Canada, along with his own experience design studio in Toronto.

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25 Entrepreneurs Discuss The Entrepreneurs That Best Represents Innovation and Disruption

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Bezos famously only enters a new market if he believes that he can offer a differentiated (i.e. He is the fifth most extravagant man on the planet and the most elegant in Asia. Thanks to Anthony Vaccaro, Timewatch ! #4- 4- Jeff Bezos. Photo Credit: Omer Reiner. improved) customer experience. Thanks to David Reid, VEM ! #9-

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The Seven Rules of Fearless Growth: What Fearless Companies Are Doing To Grow Faster And Smarter 

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Companies that grow fearlessly know that highly predictable markets often create situations in which all competitors look alike and margins are thin — thus, market uncertainties can create new opportunities for them to differentiate themselves. Alibaba is the most valuable company in Asia, but it has no inventory.