crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

I’m rarely surprised when a young entrepreneur or small business owner hasn’t fully identified how their new business will make money. But I’m always surprised when that entrepreneur or small business owner has a tough time describing the potential customers for their new business’s products and services.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 30, 2013

Evernote launched Evernote Business back in December 2012, introducing a suite of tools and services that help organizations by more collaborative and effective through improved knowledge sharing and discovery between work teams. In the News Products & Services Asia Evernote Evernote Business notetaking small business utility'

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

Beyond Pokémon GO, technologies such as AR and Virtual Reality (VR) are the real heroes that will bring about new digital disruptions, and create opportunities for business-owners and marketers to revolutionise the way they run their business. A recent report from BIA/Kelsey predicted that U.S. billion in 2015 to $18.2

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 6, 2011

At the 2nd Annual Cloud Computing World Forum – Asia edition which was just concluded at The Mira, Hong Kong, more than 600 delegates participated in lively discussions regarding cloud adoption as well as case discussions to evaluate the applicability of cloud in their organizations. Governments adopting the use of the Cloud.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp, is finally bringing its FedEx Small Business Grant Contest, a small business competition it first launched in the US three years ago to give small businesses have the chance to win grants to help them expand overseas into international markets, to Asia Pacific.

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The Next Web

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

Entrepreneurs with businesses in Asia know that fundraising here can be a daunting task. The ways of doing business across the Pacific are very different than in Silicon Valley, and the quality and breadth of VCs out here vary widely across different countries. Japanese investors are some of the most risk adverse in the world.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

by Kawal Preet, President, FedEx, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa (AMEA). To begin with, it’s unique to take up a position that didn’t actually exist before – of the creation of a mega-region, AMEA: Asia Pacific plus the Middle East, Indian subcontinent, and Africa. Not all change is exciting, right? In short, a shared future.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 14, 2013

If you’re a small business achingly stuck with an outdated IT infrastructure that’s hindering your opportunities for growth, you may be in luck. Events & Happenings contest hardware Microsoft small business software' The Get2Modern SME IT Makeover Contest ends on 15 June 2013.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 28, 2015

Inbound marketing service provider HubSpot recently released its first ever State of Inbound Report for Asia – which surveyed some 400 marketing and sales professionals at virtually all levels and across all industries in Asia to compile some of the most comprehensive analysis on online marketing in this part of the world.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 3, 2018

Many small businesses already sell abroad, and in some cases this has enabled them to weather local economic conditions. Taking your business across borders is likely easier than you think. Small businesses are the lifeblood of the global economy — this is true in many developing countries.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

by George Lee, Vice President, Asia Pacific, and Japan, RSA Have you been to the zoo and wondered what you would do if the lion jumped out of its enclosure? You’ve probably heard this before: To survive, you don’t have to be the fastest runner, you just have to out-run the slowest person. In the […].

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ReadWriteStart

DECEMBER 15, 2011

In other words, 123ContactForm offers web forms of all kinds that are used by web developers, small businesses, etc., Florin has already built a nice, profitable business with $100,000 a year in revenue. for various purposes, from surveys to lead collection. The space is crowded, and requires steady navigation.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 14, 2016

Reddington, president, FedEx Express Asia Pacific. In the 21st century, businesses don’t need to be big to go global. Even the smallest business has access to communications and technology tools that were beyond the reach of even large companies just 15 years ago, and SMEs are increasingly eyeing the possibilities of export markets.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 10, 2017

by Alex Campbell, Managing Director, Asia, ‎ Xero. It should not really come as a surprise that this year, Singapore was ranked number one in the world for startup talent by Startup Genome, a US-based small business research and development firm. In particular, she says, “be open to exploring new technologies and ideas.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 15, 2016

Reddington, president, FedEx Express Asia Pacific. Is it unrealistic for us to expect small business to go global from day one? In the 21st century, businesses don’t need to be big to go global. Right now, Asia is a hotbed of opportunity for these SMEs. Already, the focus on small business is far-reaching.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

But from the small business CEO who’s struggling mightily to the dedicated and long-valued employee who’s suddenly shown the door, the valleys can be very hard to pull themselves out of. Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Europe and Asia for global organizations. Everyone has peaks and valleys.

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Hearpreneur

AUGUST 17, 2022

Be it retail telecom, diversion, power and foundation, petrochemicals, IT, materials, capital business sectors, or begin up brooding – he has entered each space and possessed it like a chief. He is the fifth most extravagant man on the planet and the most elegant in Asia. Thanks to David Reid, VEM ! #9- 9- Marc Benioff.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 9, 2013

One of more interesting trends touched on during Crowdsourcing Week in Singapore last week , but was not explored in any great detail, was the how online work has been taking off in Asia as part of the changing work landscape in this part of the world. Demand for, and the supply of, online talent in Asia on the rise.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 14, 2017

Reddington, president, FedEx Express Asia Pacific. If you are a small business operator, risks are something you often want to avoid. If you are a small business operator, risks are something you often want to avoid. But one of the biggest mistakes that small businesses can make is behaving like a small business.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 10, 2012

Now in its fifth year, the VISA Commercial Offers Program provides small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with a suite of special privileges designed to reward business owners and help their bottom line. Offers on car rentals with Hertz , Exclusive deals on digital subscriptions of The Economist in Asia Pacific , and.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 24, 2013

What it found out wasn’t too surprising for those of us in the industry, but if you’re a small business new to public relations, some of the tips in the report would be really useful for you when you next pitch to journalists.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 3, 2011

Three trends which started in 2010 should continue into 2011 and should accelerate as the year goes on: VC funding will continue to accelerate fueled by the global growth in entrepreneurship; job creation will see gains, fueled by startups and small business; initial public offerings will see a comeback. Photo: Alan Levine.

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Up and Running

DECEMBER 19, 2014

Certainly an interesting concept to mull over, and one that would potentially affect small businesses in a variety of ways. If you run a small business in a college town, the draw of football can be something of a double-edged sword. This stagnates innovation, which hurts everyone.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 26, 2012

Earlier this year, I commented during the launch of UOB’s mobile banking iOS application that mobile payment options such as that offered by Square would be a boon to small business owners. Mobile Payment Now A Reality For Singapore Small Business Owners.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 8, 2015

Alternative finance has grown slowly in these countries, because both are the historical treasurers of Asia. Money is in good supply and there are viable borrowing options for small-business owners. According to fund intermediaries, small-business owners in Hong Kong are most aware of term loans.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 10, 2012

One of Asia’s largest shows communications and information technology conferences – CommunicAsia – is just round the corner. For the technology startup or small business, aside from the exhibition there are a few interesting side events that may interest you: Discovery Lounge.

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Up and Running

JUNE 4, 2019

It’s just that sales all over the world are rapidly increasing, most notably in Asia. Apart from working to understand your sales trends, there are also predictive ordering software solutions that can help small businesses improve their demand forecasting. share of global retail ecommerce is expected to continue to drop to 16.9

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thebarefootvc

JUNE 15, 2014

While credit was relatively easy to obtain in the developed markets for much of the last 20 years, the 2008 economic crisis made it more difficult for even the middle class and small businesses to obtain loans.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 21, 2019

With 25+ years of experience, Ray Clopton is a leading payments industry and technology expert and a featured speaker at conferences throughout North America, Europe and Asia. He serves at the CEO of Wilbur , an ultra-simple loyalty program designed specifically for small businesses.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 23, 2016

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.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 20, 2021

One piece of advice I can offer to small business owners in 2021 is to focus on employee happiness and overall mental health. Grab and GoJek are doing well in Asia, particularly in the southeast region. I am working hard to communicate with my employees daily. Thanks to Michael Hammelburger, Cost Reduction Consultants !

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 10, 2010

Want to take a year pursuing your dream to write a screenplay, travel through Asia, run a triathlon or start your own fashion line? I think the overwhelming majority of people would not be good at running their own small businesses (but that doesn’t mean they need to work in mindless jobs or be on the Deferred Life plan).

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 9, 2012

Information technology giant HP earlier this week introduced an entirely new range of imaging and printing products, services and solutions for the Asia Pacific market; hidden amongst the 15 announced was a mobile all-in-one printer that may just answer the needs of many small businesses.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2021

B2B Marketplaces in Asia. If you are looking to export to Asia, I have good news for you: Asia is definitely the place where online marketplaces are more consolidated. The largest ones are Alibaba, Global Sources, DHgate, EC21, Tradekey, Asia Trade Hub, and go4WorldBusiness. B2B Platforms in the United States.

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Duct Tape Marketing

APRIL 19, 2023

Previously, Rob was the founder and publisher of the New York Enterprise Report, a media company that serves small and mid-size businesses, having been nationally recognized for his small business leadership. I want, I want virtual assistance for every business owner. So Rob, welcome to the show.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 10, 2019

Small businesses are usually reluctant to take on the process of translation in their marketing. Therefore, localizing your marketing and product information can enable you to outcompete your business rivals. Small businesses that focus on their locality and the local buyers stand to lose out in terms of expansion.

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The Next Web

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

We see the biggest demand for crowdsourcing and our service coming from small businesses and entrepreneurs in the US who seem to love crowdsourcing. A year ago, it entered Asia via launches in India, Singapore and the Philippines – three months after the site rolled into Canada and the UK.

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