Monthly Archives: May 2020
Being a Rainmaker During COVID-19
Refocus your efforts on being a great rainmaker and build your base, not just in customers, but also your talent, your product, marketing and sales, finance, legal and human resources, say Peng T Ong, Managing Partner, Monk’s Hill Ventures. Over the last few weeks, we have seen—and will continue to see—survival of the fittest. At […]
How personal contact will change post-Covid-19
We’ll be less touchy-feely and far more wary, but the transition will feel strange. In a normal week, it’s hard to count how many times we come into physical contact with other human beings. For many who are isolating alone, this may be the longest period in their lives that they’ve gone without skin-to-skin human […]
Google Chat based on RCS arrives in Italy and Singapore
Arrived in Italy and Singapore in May 2020. Last year, Google made the final push to enable RCS on Android-powered devices across the world. After enabling RCS in the US, UK, Mexico, and France using Google’s own servers via the Android Messages SMS app, the RCS-based Chat service is now going live for Android users […]
55% of Gen Alpha swayed by social stars
Why do kids make a purchase? Seeing their favorite YouTuber wearing it is a good place to start, according to new research from Wunderman Thompson. More than half, or 55%, of Gen Alpha would purchase a product if they saw their favorite Instagram or YouTube star wearing it, a new survey by ad agency analytics […]
A Formidable Player Enters the International Online Education Market
The creators of Lectera have placed great importance on teaching key skills that will allow users to increase their income. A new strong player is soon to make its appearance in the international online education market—the large multilingual platform, Lectera.com. The launch of the platform is scheduled for the end of the second quarter of […]
Advice to Founders and CEOs from Sequoia: “Coronavirus, The Black Swan of 2020”
Here is a note that was sent by Sequoia to its Founders and CEOs to provide guidance on how to ensure the health of their business while dealing with potential business consequences of the spreading effects of the Coronavirus. Dear Founders & CEOs, Coronavirus is the black swan of 2020. Some of you (and some […]
How not to shake someone’s hand
We can know when a handshake feels wrong, but it can be hard to put a finger on exactly why. If it lingers too long, is too firm or pulls us too close it can define the rest of an encounter. Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron walked side by side, their hands clasped together. They […]
Why Bad Audio Is Bad for Your Business
It can mean lost time, money, and angry customers-which no business can afford. “Can you hear me?” “Sorry, can you say that again?” Chances are high that you’ve said or heard one or both of these statements during a phone call or video conference. Odds are you’ve also had to repeat yourself, try dialing in […]
Being a Rainmaker During COVID-19
Refocus your efforts on being a great rainmaker and build your base, not just in customers, but also your talent, your product, marketing and sales, finance, legal and human resources, say Peng T Ong, Managing Partner, Monk’s Hill Ventures. Over the last few weeks, we have seen—and will continue to see—survival of the fittest. At […]
Digital Transformation is Not a Technology Makeover. It’s a Business Revolution
Businesses from every industry are quickly engaged on a battleground where legacy business models are bound to fail or stay behind and digital transformation brings an incredible potential for growth and profitability. Technology, without a doubt, plays a critical role in enabling such change, but technology alone does not guarantee transformation. This journey must embody […]