Something interesting pop up from my mind, yeah while i was taking a shower today.
I used to fill up the tub - full of water (100%) but today I wanted to just fill up 50% of it. Other than just saving the water, i found out that even I have lesser water but the whole process is the same and it basically took the same time (or slightly lesser).
Well, it strikes me.
Most of the time, we never complete stuff that is given within the time frame. Or if i can relate to it, most of us only study when the time is nearer to the exam time instead of diligently doing our revision on a daily basis. Does that sounds familiar to you?
In fact we can complete many tasks even with lesser resources.
Today i was browsing through the Funds and Schemes for Small & Medium Enterprises promoted by The Government of Malaysia. Not to my surprise, alot of funds are made available only to Bumiputras. Despite the lack of funding for non-bumis, I still find that we can excel in many ways we do. Eventhough there are not many funds available for non-bumis, but it is sufficient enough to kick start a business.
I suggest you to go to Bank Negara to find out more information.
Never use the excuse that there is not enough funding or resources to help you to start your own business. You just have to ask for it. Infact there are so many options available even though you are non-bumis.
It is time to reflect upon yourself. Stop blaming and Start Working!
Before you consider to look for funding around - do you have a great idea? Start building a good foundation in your business and trust me, the rest of the thing will just come naturally.
Description: Being Enterprising is the best way to ensure upward progress for the corporate executives, translate possibilities into profitability for the entrepreneurs and ignite your passion, potential & purpose as an individual. Come and Experience the World’s 1st Board Game on Enterpreneurship where you will …
Learn when to take risks
Develop Win-Win partnerships
Build expertise in negotiations
Sharpen decision-making
Gain insights on developing an ENTERPRISING YOU.
Features of the Board Game Training Session:
It is Creative. Participants will learn to make up their own rules, let go of their fixed mindsets, in this fast changing dynamic world of Entrepreneurship, where rules are being rewritten daily.
It may be used as a Business Coaching or Mentoring tool. Participants may be guided to define their own Success, their Goals, taking Actions, making- decisions.
Allow participants to make mistakes, without paying too high a price.
It is repeatable. One of its strength is that it allows participants to play the game over and over again until they become very conversant with the various concepts of Entrepreneurship.
Highlights Business Ethics - “It’s not HOW MUCH money you make but HOW you make the money”.
Values of Playing the Game:
• 17 Business Opportunities • 15 ways to Innovate • 15 ways to Leverage for Business Gains
• 20 examples of Entrepreneurial Mindset/Business Ethics
What They Said:
“I rate the FUN element of this Game as excellent and it gives you a VERY realistic feel of being
an entrepreneur. Love the Game!!!” Mr. Larry Farrell, author, “The Spirit of Enterprise” & “Getting Entrepreneurial”
“The game is a lot of fun & you can be very enterprising in the way you play the game.” Professor Ng Pak Tee, Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
“The Game instills an excellent value in young minds that it is NOT about how much money you make, it is also about how you make the money”. Ms M. Anitha, Teacher, Maris Stella High School
“The students found the game session Zeros-To-Heroes especially engaging and beneficial. They were able to relate to it because of its academic relevance. The game evoked a sense of risk-taking which for many was an eye opener. The students came out of the session more exposed and informed” Dr Dale Anderson, Chief Executive Officer, James Cook University (JCU) Singapore
Audience:
Those who want experience & test on their entrepreneurial skills.
How to Start Your Own Business While You Are Still Studying…In Less Than 2 Hour
Date: 17- 21 November 2008 (Mon-Fri)
Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Venue: University & Colleges (One University/College per day – Target University: Monash, KTAR, UNITAR, UTAR & HELP) – To be Confirmed.
Description:
If you’ve ever dreamed of being your own boss - starting your own business while you are still studying … buying new pdas & clothing as you wish … and setting your own time for study & business - then I’ve got some UNBELIEVABLE news for you… Come & learn how you too can do the same, even if…
·You have no idea what business to do…You will learn how to simple and easy it is to start a business as little as 2 hour or less … even if you have ZERO business experience.
·You have GREAT Ideas but do not know how to do it … You will be shown a step by step formula that I use build the business from Idea Creation, available tools, marketing strategies, project management skills, business grants to exit strategies.
·You already have a BUSINESS up and running … You’ll discover for yourself ground-breaking, little known tactics to drive swarms of new, targetted customers, and explode your profits!
Audience:
Young Entrepreneurs that are still studying in Univ & Colleges
Entry Fee: Free
What They Said:
“One thing that awake me is “what idea that can earn money”, is the idea that can make profit for our investor and they are willing to invest in our business plan…” Jay @ MMU Melaka
“It really taught me how unprepared we are. Helped me identify and focus on what I should do and think. I have a few young entrepreneurs that I admire (Khai Lee & Joel Neoh) and you are a new addition to that list. I would definitely work hard to be an achiever like you.” Dheepon @ MMU Melaka
“The 1 on 1 session is very interesting. I get to know better what a business plan should have. Besides that, I also know that what a real and good business plan should be” Siong Por @ MMU Melaka
No More Cold Call – Learn how to effectively beat your competitor via Word-of-Mouth-Marketing
Date: 13 November & 20 November 2008 (Thurs)
Time: 7 a.m. - 830 a.m.
Venue: Women Institute of Management (WIM), TTDI
Description:
Can you gain new business? 98% of businesses rely on referrals to gain new business and only 3% of business has a strategy for referrals. Every year, participants in Business Network International (BNI) pass Millions in referred opportunities, generating Billions of Ringgit in business! BNI provides business people & professionals with a supportive & structured system developed by BNI to network with others & refer business to each other.
What Do They Said:
We thought we had the highest referral with RM21million, now is RM525 million
BNI changed the way I do business, and has returned over £1.1 million so far!
Is RM 7,200,000 enough to testify that BNI works?!!!
Audience:
For all business owners who want to learn how to effectively market their products and services.
Over my years of sharing with people on the entrepreneurs’ spirits, I still found that people have a wrong perception on what an entrepreneur is like. Let’s hear from Dash, the CEO of Warisan Global , Malaysia Host of Global Entrepreneurship Week on his view on Entrepreneurship …
A lot of happening activities are now available to encourage more and more people in Malaysia to become Entrepreneurs .. the best thing is it is not just about Malaysian, it is a global event !
Check it out for more information on Global Entrepreneurship Week in Malaysia at http://www.gewmalaysia.com
4. 13 November & 20 November 7am - 830am @ Entrepreneurs Networking Event @ Women Institute of Management (WIM) at TTDI
Come and experience the Power of Word of Mouth Marketing, no organization has even done it as powerful as what BNI (Business Networking International) has done for the past 25 years … check it out at http://www.bnimalaysia.com
5. 22 & 23 November - Startup Camp @ Plug and Play Centre: The Gardens, Mid Valley
6. 23 November - 10am - 4pm @ Neucor Alliance for Zeros to Heros Game Training Session
It is a special program designed for Entrepreneurs with Neucor Alliance.
More events and activities will be updated real soon.
The upcoming one will be “Entrepreneurship Talk” at Lim Kok Wing University, the date and time is yet to be confirmed.
To be part of the above events, do email me at nicholas . yeap (at) g mail dot com or simply sms me 012 308 3271.
While I was in the midst of uploading some activities that I have planned for the Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) 17-23 Nov, I got a call from Vivian from Warisan Global - Malaysia Host & Partner for GEW saying that my face is now in the first page of GEW Main Site.
That’s really amazed me and I couldn’t believe that that pic was chosen. So I quickly browse the site…
Oh gosh .. here it is …
You know what? All four being featured are Malaysians … from left Sheriff, West Wong, Taira & myself ..
So i decided to quickly print screen it before they remove the picture.
What is Global Entrepreneurship Week?
For one week, millions of young people around the world will join a growing movement of entrepreneurial people to generate new ideas and to seek better ways of doing things. Dozens of countries are coming together for the first time to host Global Entrepreneurship Week, an initiative to inspire young people to embrace innovation, imagination and creativity. To think big. To turn their ideas into reality. To make their mark. (excerpt from the website, to read more, click here… )
To know more about Global Entrepreneurship Week Movement in Malaysia, check out GEW Malaysia.
Stay tune and I will update on more activities for the WEEK.
I would like to invite you to attend BNI LightHouse Visitor Day :
Date: 23 Oct 2008 (Thurs)
Time: 7 am (yes – 7 in the morning)
Venue: WIM (Woman Institure of Management), TTDI (please call for direction)
I highly recommend you to visit this event as it will definitely boost up your confidence and way of looking at the business especially during this economy downturn.
Every year, participants in Business Network International (BNI) pass MILLIONS in referred opportunities, generating BILLIONS of ringgit in business! BNI provides business people & professionals with a supportive & structured system developed by BNI to network with others & refer business to each other.
As this is a very short notice, kindly call me if you decided to come. Do bring along at least 50 pcs of name cards for this highly energetic networking session.
