In the 1st Episode, Jonathan, a Gen Z, shared his observations of how SMEs frequently lose opportunities to work on larger projects (as a result of the lack of resources and expertise).If only there is a more efficient way to look for differe

Empowering Businesses Episode 1 : The Struggles of The SMEs

Dec 22nd, 2023 4m 2s

Welcome to a unique journey into the heart of the small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).In this compelling new vlog series by our Co-Founder, Jonathan Goh, he shares his personal experiences through observing his parents' business, the r

Thinking Right For Your Business - Think Like A Lawyer

Sep 15th, 2021 4m 3s

Have you ever lamented that, whenever you have to discuss your legal matters with your lawyer, you feel a sense of disconnect, not just on the legal jargon but also on legal concepts.Perhaps an insight into the mind of a lawyer will help busin

An Entrepreneur's Insight – How I Beat 5 Global Recessions

Aug 26th, 2021 2m 35s

“Mark, your small business suffers from days between feasts and famine, whereas in a large company, this is something you will never have to experience again.”If someone said this to you, as a business owner, will you likely, be disheartened a

Thinking Right For Your Business - What Comes After Money And Success?

Jul 28th, 2021 3m 10s

After more than 26 years of practise as a lawyer, Mark has advised, worked with, and walked alongside a billionaire and a few other multi-millionaire businessmen and he can confirm and attest that all of them are very lonely and unhappy once ha

Thinking Right For Your Business - How To Control Your Expert

May 27th, 2021 3m 12s

To hire or not to hire? To outsource or not to outsource? I have had my fair share of "slings and arrows" and made costly losses with outsourcing and also direct hires. Reflecting on the losses, I realised that placing my reliance on their d

Thinking Right For Your Business – The Chronicles Of Businesses

May 27th, 2021 2m 44s

Many know Mark has a passion for cycling. He has another passion in reading, his favourite being C S Lewis. The latter has aptly married bicycles with the 4 ages of business. Watch the full vlog to discover Mark's journey through the 4 ages in

Thinking Right For Your Business – Responsibility With Other People's Money

May 27th, 2021 3m 28s

In the world of corporate finance, the phrase "OPM" is an acronym for "other people's money". Banks and other financial institutions do this all the time. As business owners, finding money for growth is a big challenge for, scaling their compan

Thinking Right For Your Business - Please Change Your Business Tyres

May 27th, 2021 2m 10s

“Change Your Business Tyres” is a common saying which describes a business owner who is concerned only with the day-to-day operations of his business, but who does not pay attention to the growth strategies of his own company.This requires a

Thinking Right For Your Business – How To Secure Finance??

May 27th, 2021 3m 7s

Why is getting access to finance the #1 problem for SMEs around the world? What is the gap between financiers and business owners?Most financiers actually do not care too much about your business. They are only looking at 2 things: SECURITY an

Thinking Right For Your Business – The Faith In Values

May 27th, 2021 2m 38s

Recently, our firm's Head of Marketing explained to me that in order to stand out in a crowded online market, we need to articulate our values. Her point was substantiated by research. In principle, I agree.However, the problem I see is what i

Thinking Right For Your Business - Is Guanxi Still Relevant In Todays Digital Business World

May 27th, 2021 3m 16s

As an Asian and a businessman, it would be odd to argue that Guanxi is dead. It's a power play between "actors" revolving around a hierarchical structure based on Confucian ideals around family, community and state. By relying on such power sys

Thinking Right For Your Business - So What

May 27th, 2021 2m 26s

I have to credit my friends Kathryn and Kristy Definitionconsulting for teaching me their “So What?”There is news that business travel will not recover until 18 months time, so what? Small businesses are the worst hit in this pandemic, so wha

Thinking Right For Your Business - Introduction

May 27th, 2021 30s

Perhaps you are wondering why a law firm is promoting this topic? Shouldn't we be discussing topics around the law? Yes, we should, but here at VanillaLaw, as corporate lawyers for the business community, we believe Business comes before the La

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