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Copper by FAV, a modern European eatery on any other day, has mobilized its resources to feed the medical frontliners in the battle against COVID-19. Even as the Movement Control Order leaves business owners wondering, establishments like Copper have pivoted almost overnight to serve the community with their outreach efforts. We speak to founder Zeehan Zahari as she continues to channel donations and sustenance to the people who need them the most in this unprecedented time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SMEs make up more than 90% of the business establishments here in Malaysia. And they contribute to nearly 40% of the GDP and also empower millions of the workforce here in Malaysia. Shannon Toh, an entrepreneur in the industry for nearly 10 years now, joins us today to share about how both his businesses have been impacted by the MCO and COVID-19.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last Friday (27 March), the Malaysian government unveiled an economic stimulus package known as Package Prihatin or Caring Package valued at RM250bil that will benefit all Malaysians. From the amount, RM128bil to be used to protect the welfare of the people, RM100bil to support businesses including small and medium enterprises. The billion dollar question is, has the government addressed their plight and ease the challenges of SMEs and entrepreneurs with this new Caring Package? We speak to co-founder of Marmalade and member of myF&B, Adam Ng, to hear his take on Package Prihatin.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we look back on the past 12 weeks of amazing conversations with great guests here on Beyond Performance. Jeff Sandhu slips the script and puts Dana on the hot seat as we look back on the past 3 months of the show.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back in 2015 the founders of Masala wheels had an idea. They were going to jump on the food truck bandwagon that was sweeping the nation, except they were going to do it differently - they were going to add a bit of a social enterprise spin to it. They'd sell food during the day, and then at night they would distribute food to the urban poor. Fast forward to just a couple of weeks ago and COVID-19. How does a food distribution business supply food to the needy, and still remain profitable whilst trying to do the right thing? You pivot - and Power Through The Pandemic with #FoodWithoutBorders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back in 2015 the founders of Masala wheels had an idea. They were going to jump on the food truck bandwagon that was sweeping the nation, except they were going to do it differently - they were going to add a bit of a social enterprise spin to it. They'd sell food during the day, and then at night they would distribute food to the urban poor. Fast forward to just a couple of weeks ago and COVID-19. How does a food distribution business supply food to the needy, and still remain profitable whilst trying to do the right thing? You pivot - and Power Through The Pandemic with #FoodWithoutBorders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hong Kong’s first unicorn, Lalamove is aggressively expanding across Asia by reaching out to local SMEs and startups to help fuel their growth. And with 98.5% of Malaysian businesses being SMEs, Malaysia has fast become a key market to Lalamove’s growth. We speak to Lalamove Malaysia about the on-demand logistics company’s winning differentiator, and their plans to mobilise and empower SMEs here with their services.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Solid colognes have become a newer, more convenient way of smelling good without lugging a glass bottle around. That’s what got Nigel Alwis and Kimberly Xavier into the cologne game. A couple of creatives from the ad industry, the duo taught themselves how to mix bases, scents, and natural ingredients to create a range of colognes that serve a casual, urban market that favors practicality. We speak to the founders about juggling a full time job with their “scented side-hustle”, figuring out packaging and design, as well as the business of selling colognes online. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In line with World Water Day which was yesterday the 22nd of March, we speak to Ganesh Muren, the founder of Saora Industries: a social enterprise dedicated to getting clean and safe drinking water for rural and marginalized communities.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we chat with Dr. Michael Allen: a globally recognised leader in eLearning, the founder of author wear, macro media and most recently, ZebraZaps. Michael is also the author of the 2002 book "Michael Allen's Guide to e-Learning" - what's considered the bible for e-learning instructional designers.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.