Using Design Thinking for problem-solving issues in SMEs
In today’s rapidly changing world, many businesses are struggling to survive. The current business environment has been characterized as VUCA - Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous. In almost every decision-making point,...
996 is a Culture of Overtime
Jack Ma created controversy recently by his comments lauding overtime work and rejecting prospective employees looking for a 9 to 5 job.
“To be able to work 996 is a huge...
How The Alpha Group can help your business thrive
SME business owners are essentially alone when it comes to the crucial decisions and crunch times about their businesses. I was at the Singapore Chinese of Commerce Annual Conference just yesterday...
How to make good, quality decisions
How do you make your decisions? Some of us depend a lot on our intuition. This is the ‘gut-feel’, the ‘hunch’ based on knowledge and/or experience. It is the fast-track means...
How to Succeed with Digital Transformation
It is not uncommon to hear the word “Digital Disruption” in business circles in the last ten or more. What exactly is “Digital Disruption” and why does it matter to businesses?...
How to scale up your business?
Ready to scale up your business?
Are you interested in scaling up your business? In my conversations with business owners, there will be some who have seen their businesses become profitable and...
Why 96% of business fail and how you can prevent it?
By Dr. Douglas Kong
Research has shown that 80% of all businesses fail within the first 18 months and a whopping 96% of new businesses will fail within 10 years. This is...
The Alpha Group – a place for business owners, CEO’s and entrepreneurs
The Alpha Group is a place for businessmen, CEO’s and entrepreneurs to review their businesses, and move forward in meaningful way. In such an atmosphere where you are among your peers,...
What is the ROI of your Digital Marketing Campaigns?
If you're a small business, you would probably feel that the money you spent on digital marketing does not quite get the results you thought you would be getting. In fact,...
How to turn a crisis into a PR opportunity
Since the era of the digital economy, crises have become much more common ground. This all boils down the simple fact that a corporate issue can be picked up by anyone...