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The Next Great Gaming Revolution

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By Wing Lee Next-generation games will be unlike anything we have seen before Gaming has transformed from a ‘geeky’ activity into a dominant force in entertainment. With one in three people considering themselves a gamer, it’s safe to say the industry is reaching new heights (Newzoo). What makes the gaming experience unique is that it […]

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By Wing Lee Next-generation games will be unlike anything we have seen before Gaming has transformed from a ‘geeky’ activity into a dominant force in entertainment. With one in three people considering themselves a gamer, it’s safe to say the industry is reaching new heights (Newzoo). What makes the gaming experience unique is that it

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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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Startup

Is Working At A Startup Right For Me?

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Startups can help right-skill the workforce for an impending ‘new normal’ Two decades ago, few people would consider working at a startup to be their dream job. Without the fat paychecks, perks, and comfortable work-life balance afforded by roles at bigger companies, startup life certainly didn’t paint an attractive picture – quite the opposite, in

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Startups can help right-skill the workforce for an impending ‘new normal’ Two decades ago, few people would consider working at a startup to be their dream job. Without the fat paychecks, perks, and comfortable work-life balance afforded by roles at bigger companies, startup life certainly didn’t paint an attractive picture – quite the opposite, in

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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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hong kong

Hong Kong: The Post Pandemic Gateway to China and Southeast Asia

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By Minesh Pore and James Kwan A window of business and trade opportunity has opened up for the region. Hong Kong has long been stylized as the connective membrane between China and the rest of Southeast Asia. In light of the COVID-19 crisis, the region is confronted with unique opportunities that it can capitalize on.

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By Minesh Pore and James Kwan A window of business and trade opportunity has opened up for the region. Hong Kong has long been stylized as the connective membrane between China and the rest of Southeast Asia. In light of the COVID-19 crisis, the region is confronted with unique opportunities that it can capitalize on.

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Decoding Reality

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By Kenneth Bok When in the wild, how does blockchain thrive? The long-term utility of any technology is often measured by its essentiality, determined by the extent to which its use becomes second nature. In other words: the more invisible, the better. Take the Internet, for example; the ability to complete an online purchase, access

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By Kenneth Bok When in the wild, how does blockchain thrive? The long-term utility of any technology is often measured by its essentiality, determined by the extent to which its use becomes second nature. In other words: the more invisible, the better. Take the Internet, for example; the ability to complete an online purchase, access

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The Much Needed Return of Honest Capitalism

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By Elaine Tsung Do we want more ‘WeWorks’ ? Capitalism is known to be an economic system where investments and the distribution of goods are determined by competition in the free market. As history has shown us, capitalism stands out as an effective system, as supply and demand in a free market should give consumers

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By Elaine Tsung Do we want more ‘WeWorks’ ? Capitalism is known to be an economic system where investments and the distribution of goods are determined by competition in the free market. As history has shown us, capitalism stands out as an effective system, as supply and demand in a free market should give consumers

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The First-Time Entrepreneurs’ Guide to Managing Cash Flow

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By Patrick Hogan Small-business owners are said to be the lifeblood of economies around the globe. However, one out of five businesses fail in their first year (US. Bureau of Labor Statistics). A large reason behind this rate of failure is a lack of experience managing cash flows.   About 82% of businesses experience cash flow

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By Patrick Hogan Small-business owners are said to be the lifeblood of economies around the globe. However, one out of five businesses fail in their first year (US. Bureau of Labor Statistics). A large reason behind this rate of failure is a lack of experience managing cash flows.   About 82% of businesses experience cash flow

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The 11 Best Podcast Channels for Entrepreneurs

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By Aditya S. A starting point for amateur podcast listeners Every entrepreneur craves new strategies and skills to maximize their business growth. But finding time to read a book or attend a seminar can be difficult while also trying to balance business and family. This is where podcasts can come in extremely handy. Podcasts have

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By Aditya S. A starting point for amateur podcast listeners Every entrepreneur craves new strategies and skills to maximize their business growth. But finding time to read a book or attend a seminar can be difficult while also trying to balance business and family. This is where podcasts can come in extremely handy. Podcasts have

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Getting Started With 3D Printing

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By François Hurtaud A beginner’s guide to using this exciting design tool Many believe 3D printing is extremely technical, but this is not necessarily the case. After the initial setup, the software can be left alone to do the job. It just needs a little instruction on the right process, materials, and printer settings.  Step

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By François Hurtaud A beginner’s guide to using this exciting design tool Many believe 3D printing is extremely technical, but this is not necessarily the case. After the initial setup, the software can be left alone to do the job. It just needs a little instruction on the right process, materials, and printer settings.  Step

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Should Big Tech be Broken Up?

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By Daneesh Shahar The feasibility and necessity of Elizabeth Warren’s controversial plan On February 9, 2019, Massachusetts Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren announced her candidacy in the 2020 presidential election. A month later, her campaign published a post on Medium titled “Here’s how we can break up Big Tech,” detailing Warren’s plans to correct what she

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By Daneesh Shahar The feasibility and necessity of Elizabeth Warren’s controversial plan On February 9, 2019, Massachusetts Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren announced her candidacy in the 2020 presidential election. A month later, her campaign published a post on Medium titled “Here’s how we can break up Big Tech,” detailing Warren’s plans to correct what she

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Self-Coaching to Overcome Entrepreneurial Challenges

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By Caroline Langston   Entrepreneurship is not an easy undertaking, even in the best of circumstances. It is daunting in the early stages, and challenging in a multitude of different ways as your company grows. As an entrepreneur and owner of a startup myself, I understand the issues you may be facing now. And as

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By Caroline Langston   Entrepreneurship is not an easy undertaking, even in the best of circumstances. It is daunting in the early stages, and challenging in a multitude of different ways as your company grows. As an entrepreneur and owner of a startup myself, I understand the issues you may be facing now. And as

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Braving the Unknown 

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By Alyn Watkins Walking the walk and finding meaning through innovation It was 3 pm on March 23, 2017. Our Hong Kong team was on a conference call with our startup’s headquarters almost 10,000 kilometers away in Dublin. The call was short and emotional. After five years, US$50 million in venture capital, and expanding to

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By Alyn Watkins Walking the walk and finding meaning through innovation It was 3 pm on March 23, 2017. Our Hong Kong team was on a conference call with our startup’s headquarters almost 10,000 kilometers away in Dublin. The call was short and emotional. After five years, US$50 million in venture capital, and expanding to

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Vegan Products – The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly

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By Natalie Chow Veganism is a lifestyle that could change the world, but should it be taken at face value?  The popularity of veganism has exploded in recent years. Google searches for vegan products increased seven-fold between 2014 and 2019 (Vegan Society) , and “vegan leather” products and “vegan cosmetics” subsequently experienced exponential growth. If

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By Natalie Chow Veganism is a lifestyle that could change the world, but should it be taken at face value?  The popularity of veganism has exploded in recent years. Google searches for vegan products increased seven-fold between 2014 and 2019 (Vegan Society) , and “vegan leather” products and “vegan cosmetics” subsequently experienced exponential growth. If

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Konsyg

First the Sales, Then the Customers

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By William Gilchrist How a lack of sales experience is killing the tech community There is a disturbing trend rising within the tech investment community. Capital is being carelessly distributed at a rapid rate into under-vetted products with an undefined product-market fit. Founder experience in facilitating sustainable business strategies is also being vetted at a

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By William Gilchrist How a lack of sales experience is killing the tech community There is a disturbing trend rising within the tech investment community. Capital is being carelessly distributed at a rapid rate into under-vetted products with an undefined product-market fit. Founder experience in facilitating sustainable business strategies is also being vetted at a

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Five Financial Errors New Entrepreneurs Make

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By Dean Kaplan Easy reminders to keep your business financials in good shape Do you remember getting your driver’s license? You spent months (maybe even years) waiting for the moment you could drive. You studied the book, took the tests and practiced with your parents. You were excited, but even though you’d never admit it

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By Dean Kaplan Easy reminders to keep your business financials in good shape Do you remember getting your driver’s license? You spent months (maybe even years) waiting for the moment you could drive. You studied the book, took the tests and practiced with your parents. You were excited, but even though you’d never admit it

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