Trade-Intel

Email is widely used in the workplace, and this is especially true during lockdowns when employees are increasingly working from home. There are several “netiquette” guidelines out there that might assist us to avoid offending others or miscommunicating in our email communications. Let’s pinpoint these and find out how we …

Talent investor Entrepreneur First has released an intriguing report on Gen Z and Millennial Start-Up founders in Singapore. According to their findings, most future entrepreneurs will have different objectives than their predecessors. The entrepreneurial community in Singapore is brimming with ideas, drive and new blood: nearly 9 out of 10 …

By Jim James, Founder EASTWEST PR and Host of The UnNoticed Entrepreneur.  This article tackles the second part of what I discussed on Park Howell’s “The Business of Story” podcast. After sharing the first three stages of the SPEAK|PR methodology in the first half, I then talked about amplification and …

Excellent leadership is essential in running an organisation. You will rightly expect that most in the company will look up to you for guidance and advice, especially new employees. But how do you radiate your leadership style to all and sundry, so you can lead by example? Know Your Values …

Employee perks can play a big role in whether or not an employee accepts a job. Based on an EBRI study, 78 percent of workers concur and think it’s very or very significant in their selection. The data published by One Medical shows that 69 percent of workers would pick …

By Jim James, Founder EASTWEST PR and Host of The UnNoticed Entrepreneur.  Park Howell is the host of the podcast “The Business of Story.” He’s also the author of “Brand Bewitchery: How to Wield the Story Cycle System to Craft Spellbinding Stories for Your Brand.”  He also wrote a new …

Each week we ask some leading questions to an entrepreneur or business owner.Here’s some of our favourite replies to … If you were starting your business from scratch today, what would be the biggest change? “With the know-hows and resources already, my biggest challenge would be finding the right team …

As a company leader or manager, you likely spend a lot of time developing skills and attributes like creativity, vision, decisiveness and knowledge. While these are important traits for leaders, one of the most important is EMPATHY. One 2019 study showed that 57% of workers leave their jobs because of …

Your inbox as a business leader is probably clogged with unread emails. Missing a time-sensitive or important email can be costly. A busy schedule of meetings and strategic work can make it difficult to sort through unread emails. How do I manage my email inbox so as not to miss …

If you’re an entrepreneur or have been in sales before, you’re well aware that time kills desire. In recent blogs, we’ve discussed setting up the first meeting and then presenting your deal at that first face-to-face meeting. We talked about the fact that the deal is rarely ever signed in that very first …