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5 Mistakes We Made While Growing A Startup In Southeast Asia

YoungUpstarts

Also, in Southeast Asia the Islam is the dominant religion in most countries such as Indonesia and Malaysia which means that a lot of your Southeast Asian team members may not consume alcohol. Upon realising this, it definitely helped to speed up the hiring process and we now work with a multicultural team of 14.

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

YoungUpstarts

The business may either start in Singapore and quickly venture outwards OR it starts in a larger regional market e.g. Indonesia from day one. Yes, most startups’ directions change but prior to spending your first dollar or make your first hire you do need to know where you are now and what path you are going to take.

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2 Reasons Why This is the Best Holiday Season Ever

Growthink Blog

The shedding process will be different for each of us - some of us like to read inspirational business books, or meditate, or exercise, or group brainstorm, or hire an advisor to help us work through it. ViewQwest launched in Malaysia in Q3 2016 with Indonesia next in line. PayCertify (fintech), secured $700k in seed funding.

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What Happens When Leaders Forget The Culture That Made Their Company Great?

YoungUpstarts

Many business leaders view their corporate culture as so important that they make it a point to hire people who are a good fit for that culture – and jettison any employees who aren’t. by Bill Higgs, author of the upcoming book “ Culture Code Champions: 7 Steps to Scale & Succeed in Your Business ”.

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[Singapore] LinkedIn Hits 1 Million Users In Singapore

YoungUpstarts

Singapore is the fourth market in Southeast Asia to surpass the 1-million mark, after Malaysia (1+ million), Indonesia (1.5+ million) and the Philippines (1.5+ This compares to Asia Pacific markets such as Australia (4+ million), India (19+ million), and China (3+ million).

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5 Benefits Of Expanding Your Business Into Global Markets

YoungUpstarts

Sjamsul Nursalim of Indonesia invested in Singapore property development to increase his $830 million net worth. No matter what you do, you increase your ability to hire the best people when you tap into the global markets. Private investors also expand abroad to tap into new markets. Advantage Over Competition.

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Expanding your startup into Asia? Here’s how to build out your operations in the region

The Next Web

For example, should they hire in-market consultants, an expatriate based in a hub city, or partner with a local player? Hire the right people – local and entrepreneurial. Hire the right people – local and entrepreneurial. So many entrepreneurs ask me about the graft in countries like China , Indonesia, and Thailand.

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