I am most optimistic of how the fashion industry is turning towards conscious fashion and going back to the basics of heritage arts. We have an ocean of knowledge in our historical art forms. They are unique and in tandem with nature. I am the happiest to see people realise …
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What misconception do people outside of your industry hold about it?
Question by Victor Tang. If the student is not learning, it must be the teacher. Gift looking in the horse’s mouth will result in painful consequences. If not immediate, it will happen in the future. Only a matter of time.
Read More »Can 2+2 ever equal 5? The case for grouping small businesses together
Mergers & Acquisitions has, quite rightly, got itself a poor reputation. According to a Harvard Study 70-90% of M&A are failures. Savings are not made, value is not created and talent leaves in droves. So prevalent is this situation it is known in the trade as ‘M&A indigestion’. And yet, …
Read More »What skill have I developed since leaving formal education that has been most useful in my career?
I have learnt the skill of learning how to truly listen, and to ensure my client knows I am listening. Once we have shown that we understand their problem or predicament then we can start working with them towards a solution. Failing to acknowledge the struggles and desires of the …
Read More »What misconception do people outside of your industry hold about it?
Because we are born with the power to learn how to speak, move, and breathe, people constantly believe that we do not need to develop further and maintain our soft skills. However, to communicate assertively in all our communication tracks and build a reputation and personal brand that others will …
Read More »What are your clients really buying?
At Prophit Systems our clients are buying more than just the best supply chain solutions in the world, they are actually buying clarity and confidence. Our solutions offer unique scenario modelling and true foresight so they can see the consequences of their decisions in real time (clarity), whilst being able …
Read More »What belief do you hold about your industry that is not shared by many?
First off, there are many amazing brands in the baby industry especially those created to help tackle issues to help other parents! However, I do feel there are also a big part of the baby industry that is quite wasteful, often filled with products that have a one-time use, are …
Read More »What do you wish someone had told you at the beginning of your career?
This is an interesting topic for me because I have always been very fortunate to be surrounded by people who have helped me grow, look at the different perspectives and possibilities, and give me good advice to take the direction that is best to achieve my dreams. If I were …
Read More »What do you wish someone had told you at the beginning of your career?
This one is easy for me. I used to do my best in terms of planning the business and making sure I can eliminate the risks and predict the future of the growth. However, what I missed was the fact that such a planning at the very beginning is not …
Read More »What is your number one hack for getting yourself motivated when things seem hopeless?
This question is quite an interesting one to answer. I personally don’t ever think things are hopeless! Plans don’t always work out, so you come up with new plans. When things aren’t going as planned (not really hopeless but a general proxy for that) you have to dig deep down …
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