SMEs

Millions of Asean jobs at risk from automation: UN body
Millions of jobs in the Asean (Association of South-East Asian Nations) bloc are at risk from automation and similar new technologies, according to a UN study.
SMEs, here are eight steps towards secure e-commerce transactions
Faced with resource limitations, it is crucial for SMEs to concoct a well-thought out security approach right from the start, layered strategically to scale and adapt as the business evolves, writes Britta Glade of RSA Conferences.
SMEs weathering the economic storm, thanks to e-commerce: eBay
E-commerce may be going through the doldrums, but South-East Asian SMEs can still use e-commerce as a lever to level up, says an eBay executive.
Kakitangan.com offers a one-stop HR platform for SMEs
KL-based Coastal Hectares has developed Kakitangan.com to help Malaysian SMEs automate their HR processes via the cloud, and is now ready for the next level.
Week in Review: Satya woos geeks in SEA
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella was in the region and was courting developers, reinforcing the view that geeky is now uber-cool, writes Karamjit Singh, who also talks about two events he was involved with in Penang.
SMEs do not have a level playing in Malaysia: Panel
Does Malaysia have a level playing field for private businesses? What business model should universities adopt when it comes to commercialising their research? This, and more …
Not tech-savvy? You can still set up an online business with Shopmatic
The lack of technical knowledge and the high cost of hiring skilled people have left many unable to move online, but this is an issue Singapore startup Shopmatic hopes to solve.
ServisHero out to simplify digital marketing for local businesses
On-demand services startup ServisHero doesn’t want to be just a marketplace for SMEs, but wants to empower them with its own digital marketing expertise.
Week in Review: SMEs are digital laggards, but with good reason
Karamjit Singh points out that SMEs are laggards in adopting digital marketing, but they have very good reasons for being so. Even startups staffed with digital natives are struggling to properly manage this.
TeAM and Asiaspace in pact to help Malaysian SMEs go online
The Technopreneurs Association of Malaysia is collaborating with Asiaspace to provide technical support for Malaysian SMEs and micro-businesses to get online.
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