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Transportation, On-Demand And The Asian Economy – Asian Horizons

YoungUpstarts

When we say on-demand, the glorious image of Silicon Valley and its technological environs pops up in the layman’s mind, and even that may be too imaginative. For several different versions of the on-demand economy in other parts of the world, the term itself may be alien, its implications unknown. Grab In Focus.

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Freelancing is the new normal: oDesk and the future of the workforce marketplace

The Next Web

On the enterprise side of our business, we’ve seen the increasing demand from traditional large corporate buyers looking for ways to manage a more distribute workforce,” Cooper said. “In Speaking of freelancers’ specializations demanded by clients nowadays, it seems that there are no “traditional” freelance jobs anymore. “If

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[Event] Over 540 Young Entrepreneurs To Converge On Global Startup Youth

YoungUpstarts

Malaysia will see over 500 youth descend on its capital Kuala Lumpur this October for Global Startup Youth (GSY) , a three-day idea accelerator program aimed at helping young entrepreneurs shape and launch new projects that will hopefully evolve into sustainable global businesses.

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29 Entrepreneurs Share Nonmonetary Benefits and Perks of Their Business

Hearpreneur

Thanks to Adam Ng, Trusted Malaysia ! #18- Additionally, this is a terrific approach to show not just your staff but also your social media followers that you care. The work can be demanding, but the satisfaction of seeing a campaign succeed makes it all worth it. Thanks to Rashid Khan, Dubai's Best !

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5 Online Tips For Food Trucks to Grow Their Business

Kodorra

Where there’s demand, there’s supply. Social media presence is a mandatory presence. Social media followers dig that. But if you always wish to attract new customers and keep them coming back, it’s best to keep your menu on your website or social media. Sometimes, too overly on the supply side.

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Can A Startup Do OffShore Development? Part 2

prosperati.com

By and large, a lot of it were macro challenges that Malaysia itself faced. The cliches of hiring the best of the best is as true in Malaysia as it is in the US. Malaysia unfortunately does not have a good technology IPO pipeline. Malaysia tried but there simply wasn’t enough liquidity, or institutional demand.

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Going Global At Launch: Tips For Building A Micro-Multinational Startup

ReadWriteStart

For instance, you may not know that in Malaysia, English-speakers say “yes” to indicate that they heard you, not that they agree with you. Locals will have the most accurate perceptions of existing demand for your product or service, so “start by going through your first- and second-degree connections on social media sites,” says Tristan.

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