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While the gig economy may be a lucrative concept for some, its biggest obstacle is in the way clients are connected to service providers. Sean Teoh’s MOPress has tried to bridge that gap, and now his platform is employing Artificial Intelligence to help form stronger connections. We speak to Sean about empowering freelance content creators during the MCO, working with KOLs and brand marketing, as well as growth opportunities in the future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When the pandemic hit and the nation fell under the MCO, the number one challenge business owners faced was Cash Flow issues. We speak with Ben Zainal, co-founder of security and safety specialists Heron Solutions about how they overcame their recurring cash flow issues, to grow and thrive amidst uncertainty.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The economy can be an unpredictable beast, and your business success should never be dependent on the volatility of the market; so how do you ensure success no matter how the market performs? Jeevan Sahadevan provides 9 strategies for fast business success in any economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Financing has never been more of an issue for companies as COVID-19 wrecked the global economy; Darrel Ang, co-founder of Capbay, explains how the supply chain finance company has been handling the pandemic, the importance of peer to peer financing,  and how their SME referral programme works.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Real Outplay was founded in 2018 by a husband and wife team, Kit and Jo with the idea of having products for athletes, endurance junkies and sports enthusiasts. They started off with One and All products from Thailand, a line of personal care products including top to toe chlorine removal wash, coral friendly sunblock, activewear laundry detergent and other things. But how does a company that relies on being active within sporting events stay relevant during a pandemic?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Times are tough for the wedding industry. But with the right approach and creative solutions, platforms like NikahSatu plan to help couples with their wedding plans while still staying safe and abiding by mandatory SOPs. We speak to Co-Founder, Rushdi Razif, about NikahSatu’s new frontliner-focused campaign, how it’s coping with the sudden slump in wedding orders, and how it plans to push forward in this new normal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The need for omnichannel retail and marketing has never been higher than it has been during the pandemic. As lockdowns were imposed, stores and large supermarkets were looking for innovative ways to drive sales while also abiding by safety standards. We speak to Danny Khow, founder of Bridzia, about growing his omnichannel solutions provider during the MCO, finding new ways to serve clients, as well as plans to expand to other countries in the region. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

These last 6 months have changed the way many entrepreneurs run their business. We speak to Founder of FastOrder.my Zane Goh about how he helped desperate merchants establish a digital presence in 48 hours, plus how a few simple tweaks can make for smooth-runnings in your business even during times of crisis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20,000 Malaysians reside in Hong Kong and this Merdeka, none of them will be coming home. Entrepreneur and pillar of the Malaysian community in Hong Kong, Gina Wong talks to us about plans to make Merdeka Day memorable in the city-state this year, how the Hong Kong version of #KitaJagaKita is changing lives, and how Malaysians over there are growing stronger together during these challenging times.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the wake of COVID-19, digital disruption is accelerating throughout Southeast Asia, and businesses that are unable to adapt quickly to new digitising processes risk being left behind. In fact, industry players leveraging on technology have been able to stabilise their enterprises as they digitise day-to-day operations allowing them to fuel efficiency, oversee processes more conveniently, and maximise revenue streams.  Understanding that a digitised workforce management system is necessary in a post-COVID-19 world, MobileOne Technology is a pioneer in providing an end-to-end solution for sales and field services management in Malaysia through its on-demand software.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.