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XaaS

The XaaS Phenomenon in the Tech Marketplace

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How the world went from time-sharing systems to the Anything-as-a-Service (XaaS) model What started off as a niche Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model for businesses has evolved over the years to become an all-encompassing industry where anything is available as-a-service, from platforms, storage, and infrastructure, to information technology (IT), and even disaster recovery. Today, you can get […]

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How the world went from time-sharing systems to the Anything-as-a-Service (XaaS) model What started off as a niche Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model for businesses has evolved over the years to become an all-encompassing industry where anything is available as-a-service, from platforms, storage, and infrastructure, to information technology (IT), and even disaster recovery. Today, you can get

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Ejj Jewellery

Technology Meets Design at Ejj Jewellery

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The intersection of technology and fashion design yields exciting results Entrepreneurship is often perceived as an endeavor that requires considerable technical skills. Still, there are those pioneers who–despite not having the specialized experience right off the bat–believe in an idea strongly enough to pursue it and develop the skills on the way. Although she did

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The intersection of technology and fashion design yields exciting results Entrepreneurship is often perceived as an endeavor that requires considerable technical skills. Still, there are those pioneers who–despite not having the specialized experience right off the bat–believe in an idea strongly enough to pursue it and develop the skills on the way. Although she did

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Carousell

Carousell Announces Official Launch Of Property Marketplace In Hong Kong

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Carousell Property has seen growing interest since its soft launch in 2019, with an almost five-fold increase in property listings, the startup says Singapore-headquartered business-to-consumer (B2C) and consumer-to-consumer (C2C) marketplace startup Carousell has announced the official launch of Carousell Property in Hong Kong, following its earlier expansion into the auto business. Collaborating with real estate

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Carousell Property has seen growing interest since its soft launch in 2019, with an almost five-fold increase in property listings, the startup says Singapore-headquartered business-to-consumer (B2C) and consumer-to-consumer (C2C) marketplace startup Carousell has announced the official launch of Carousell Property in Hong Kong, following its earlier expansion into the auto business. Collaborating with real estate

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emoji

Should Your Startup Use Emojis as a Customer Communication Tool?

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By Kimmy Wa Chan and Shirley Xueni Li  Useful tips on how emojis can help and hinder your customer relations Customer service is a critical part of startup success, but it often falls by the wayside when founders are bogged down by other tasks. When communicating with customers, setting the right tone from the outset

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By Kimmy Wa Chan and Shirley Xueni Li  Useful tips on how emojis can help and hinder your customer relations Customer service is a critical part of startup success, but it often falls by the wayside when founders are bogged down by other tasks. When communicating with customers, setting the right tone from the outset

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kid entrepreneurs

12 Mind-Blowingly Creative Young Entrepreneurs

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By Tanisha Lele “You’re never too old or too young to start a business… you can be 7 or 70.” – Sebastian Martinez, CEO, Are You Kidding Entrepreneurship is often considered complex, risky and challenging. It is often said that one needs to be a natural when it comes to running a business: either you

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By Tanisha Lele “You’re never too old or too young to start a business… you can be 7 or 70.” – Sebastian Martinez, CEO, Are You Kidding Entrepreneurship is often considered complex, risky and challenging. It is often said that one needs to be a natural when it comes to running a business: either you

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social media

The Social Media Shopper

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By Phil Pomford Is social media the new storefront? Social commerce is an evolving discipline that has hardly scratched the surface of what’s possible. Brands, ecommerce merchants, and social media platforms alike have long recognized the potential for social media to emerge as a dynamic sales channel, with its highly visual, social nature, and exceptional

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By Phil Pomford Is social media the new storefront? Social commerce is an evolving discipline that has hardly scratched the surface of what’s possible. Brands, ecommerce merchants, and social media platforms alike have long recognized the potential for social media to emerge as a dynamic sales channel, with its highly visual, social nature, and exceptional

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KOL

A Deep-Dive Into China’s KOL Market

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By Ashley Galina Dudarenok Why China’s KOL market isn’t slowing down anytime soon China’s key opinion leader (KOL) market has been one of the fastest-growing and most durable economic phenomena in recent years. Ruhan Holding, a Chinese firm that specializes in KOL-driven ecommerce, found that the country’s influencers drove US$4 billion in sales in 2018. 

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By Ashley Galina Dudarenok Why China’s KOL market isn’t slowing down anytime soon China’s key opinion leader (KOL) market has been one of the fastest-growing and most durable economic phenomena in recent years. Ruhan Holding, a Chinese firm that specializes in KOL-driven ecommerce, found that the country’s influencers drove US$4 billion in sales in 2018. 

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Shelfie

Australian AI Venture Shelfie Receives Fresh Series A Funding From d:tribe Capital

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Shelfie uses AI and deep learning technology to optimize merchandising layouts and prevent stock shortages Australian AI retail shelf analytics platform Shelfie, a part of Lakeba Group, has raised an undisclosed amount in a Series A funding round from Singapore-based technology venture capital firm d:tribe Capital, according to a statement released by d:tribe today. The

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Shelfie uses AI and deep learning technology to optimize merchandising layouts and prevent stock shortages Australian AI retail shelf analytics platform Shelfie, a part of Lakeba Group, has raised an undisclosed amount in a Series A funding round from Singapore-based technology venture capital firm d:tribe Capital, according to a statement released by d:tribe today. The

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cross-border commerce

Transforming Cross-Border Commerce

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By Benjamin Wong How cross-border commerce will change in light of the COVID-19-related economic downturn COVID-19 is the major catalyst for change–be it work, consumer behavior, and business strategies, fuelling growth in cross-border commerce. We have first to understand that the future of work will change. Governments, corporates and SMEs will have to look at

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By Benjamin Wong How cross-border commerce will change in light of the COVID-19-related economic downturn COVID-19 is the major catalyst for change–be it work, consumer behavior, and business strategies, fuelling growth in cross-border commerce. We have first to understand that the future of work will change. Governments, corporates and SMEs will have to look at

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Honestbee’s Ongoing Cash Crunch Explained

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Honestbee currently owes around US$230 million, and ex-chairman Brian Koo and his companies own almost 90% of the debt Singapore-based grocery delivery startup Honestbee has been on a downward spiral since early 2019. Starting with layoffs and a ‘pause’ on business in the Philippines, it soon became clear that Honestbee was battling a major cash

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Honestbee currently owes around US$230 million, and ex-chairman Brian Koo and his companies own almost 90% of the debt Singapore-based grocery delivery startup Honestbee has been on a downward spiral since early 2019. Starting with layoffs and a ‘pause’ on business in the Philippines, it soon became clear that Honestbee was battling a major cash

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Indian B2B ecommerce startup Udaan raises US$30M

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Including the current funding, Udaan has received a total investment of US$900 million In a fresh round of financing, Bengaluru-based Business-to-Business (B2B) ecommerce startup Udaan raised US$30 million from Singapore-based parent company Trustroot Internet on March 23, according to a press report. Udaan passed a special resolution to allot 243,161 Class A equity shares to

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Including the current funding, Udaan has received a total investment of US$900 million In a fresh round of financing, Bengaluru-based Business-to-Business (B2B) ecommerce startup Udaan raised US$30 million from Singapore-based parent company Trustroot Internet on March 23, according to a press report. Udaan passed a special resolution to allot 243,161 Class A equity shares to

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Indonesian Social Ecommerce Startup Chilibeli Raises US$10M Series A

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Chilibeli, a community based social ecommerce platform headquartered in Jakarta, raised US$10 million funding in a round led by American venture capital firm Lightspeed Ventures this week, according to a statement by the company. The round also saw participation from Golden Gate Ventures, Sequoia Surge, Kinesys Group, and Alto Partners, the statement added. “The funds

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Chilibeli, a community based social ecommerce platform headquartered in Jakarta, raised US$10 million funding in a round led by American venture capital firm Lightspeed Ventures this week, according to a statement by the company. The round also saw participation from Golden Gate Ventures, Sequoia Surge, Kinesys Group, and Alto Partners, the statement added. “The funds

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Amazon FBA: Can It Work For You?

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Figure out whether the ecommerce giant’s proprietary system is right for you Logistics, inventory management, and shipping can be laborious procedures. There’s no fun in being constantly surrounded by cardboard and plastic wrap. They are, however, critical processes when building a seamless customer experience, which can in turn make the difference when converting web traffic

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Figure out whether the ecommerce giant’s proprietary system is right for you Logistics, inventory management, and shipping can be laborious procedures. There’s no fun in being constantly surrounded by cardboard and plastic wrap. They are, however, critical processes when building a seamless customer experience, which can in turn make the difference when converting web traffic

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Getting Started with Shopify

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Find out how you can be Shopify-ready in 10 simple steps Shopify has become a behemoth in the online retail marketplace, and making yourself a spot on the platform is a matter of just a few clicks. With over a million sellers across 175 countries, and annual revenues that cross the US$1 billion mark, the

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Find out how you can be Shopify-ready in 10 simple steps Shopify has become a behemoth in the online retail marketplace, and making yourself a spot on the platform is a matter of just a few clicks. With over a million sellers across 175 countries, and annual revenues that cross the US$1 billion mark, the

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How to Start an Ecommerce Business

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By Annie LUI On Ni   Ecommerce business is booming. Recent data shows that the sales from ecommerce B2B are going to continue growing at an increasing rate for many more years to come. The following six-step guide will allow you to tap into the field with ease.     Research the Basics of Ecommerce

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By Annie LUI On Ni   Ecommerce business is booming. Recent data shows that the sales from ecommerce B2B are going to continue growing at an increasing rate for many more years to come. The following six-step guide will allow you to tap into the field with ease.     Research the Basics of Ecommerce

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Seven Essential Metrics for Ecommerce Startups

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By Reggie Addae How to get the most out of your customer data The one thing all successful ecommerce stores have in common is that data guides almost every business decision. After all, if you can’t measure something, then there’s no way to know how to improve it.  For a new ecommerce store, it’s essential

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By Reggie Addae How to get the most out of your customer data The one thing all successful ecommerce stores have in common is that data guides almost every business decision. After all, if you can’t measure something, then there’s no way to know how to improve it.  For a new ecommerce store, it’s essential

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