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Friday, April 12, 2013
Riveting Read on Improving Your Business Page
From time to time, we shall share some fascinating read found elsewhere, which content should be helpful to the entrepreneurs. The following is such a piece as businesses big and small nowadays use SNS as part of their marketing and branding.
Quote: "Post content that interests your followers and less about how great your company is."
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Quote: "Post content that interests your followers and less about how great your company is."
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Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Business Incorporation & other attractions
Managing director Richard Oon of ConsultNet Tax Services will join the women of NAWEM Penang this Saturday, March 23rd. He will share on the basics of business incorporation, benefits and related issues such as taxes and asset protection.
Richard's sharing session starts at noon.
Don't fret that you'd get hungry for lunch as refreshment is prepared by NAWEM Penang as usual during its meeting, which normally takes place every last Saturday of the month. However, this month NAWEM will hold its AGM on Saturday, March 30th. So its Penang affiliates shall meet a week earlier.
So mark your calendar accordingly, especially if you're looking to faster grow your business organisation this year.
The venue is at NAWEM Penang's shared premise at One Precinct, 1A-2-01, Lengkok Mayang Pasir, Bayan Baru, 11900 Penang (near Bayan Baru market and Sunshine Square).
As mentioned earlier, NAWEM will hold its 20th AGM and the first 50 members who register will receive door gifts. Registration starts at 9am this March 30th at its Secretariat, at Lot 13, Rumah Puspanita, Jalan Hose, Kuala Lumpur.
While waiting for the AGM to begin at 10am, you can browse and shop at the concourse, where members would have product exhibition/sale. NAWEM trainees, who have participated in the baking and tailoring courses, would also be offering their services and selling their products.
Those who want to participate in the exhibition must register with NAWEM Secretariat by March 25th. A confirmed participant, Elit Purnama, would be offering free any first piece of garment + a second piece for sale at RM10 minimum. All proceed is to be donated to NAWEM charity fund TAN.
Following the AGM, speaker Cassandra Lee would share on 'Tummy Flattening' at noon, and lunch would follow.
4 April 2013 (Thursday)
A morning briefing on 'Global Purchasing Centre (GPC) in China' at Menara MATRADE in Kuala Lumpur starting at 8.30am. Participation is free and you must register by April 2nd.
It is a perfect opportunity for businesses looking to export to China. Selected products to participate in this programme will be promoted via seven GPC in key China cities including Beijing, Zhangjiagang, Chongqing, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Shenyang and Wuhan, and thereafter to be distributed to more than 100 retailers throughout China.
10 April 2013 (Wednesday)
Richard's sharing session starts at noon.
Don't fret that you'd get hungry for lunch as refreshment is prepared by NAWEM Penang as usual during its meeting, which normally takes place every last Saturday of the month. However, this month NAWEM will hold its AGM on Saturday, March 30th. So its Penang affiliates shall meet a week earlier.
So mark your calendar accordingly, especially if you're looking to faster grow your business organisation this year.
Date :
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23rd March 2013 (Saturday)
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Time :
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9.00 a.m – 10.00 a.m. (Breakfast )
10.00 a.m – 12.00 p.m. (Committee Meeting)
12.00 noon – 1.00 p.m (Sharing Session by
Richard Oon, open to guests)
1.00 p.m. – 2.00 p.m. ( Networking session )
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The venue is at NAWEM Penang's shared premise at One Precinct, 1A-2-01, Lengkok Mayang Pasir, Bayan Baru, 11900 Penang (near Bayan Baru market and Sunshine Square).
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As mentioned earlier, NAWEM will hold its 20th AGM and the first 50 members who register will receive door gifts. Registration starts at 9am this March 30th at its Secretariat, at Lot 13, Rumah Puspanita, Jalan Hose, Kuala Lumpur.
While waiting for the AGM to begin at 10am, you can browse and shop at the concourse, where members would have product exhibition/sale. NAWEM trainees, who have participated in the baking and tailoring courses, would also be offering their services and selling their products.
Those who want to participate in the exhibition must register with NAWEM Secretariat by March 25th. A confirmed participant, Elit Purnama, would be offering free any first piece of garment + a second piece for sale at RM10 minimum. All proceed is to be donated to NAWEM charity fund TAN.
Following the AGM, speaker Cassandra Lee would share on 'Tummy Flattening' at noon, and lunch would follow.
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4 April 2013 (Thursday)
A morning briefing on 'Global Purchasing Centre (GPC) in China' at Menara MATRADE in Kuala Lumpur starting at 8.30am. Participation is free and you must register by April 2nd.
It is a perfect opportunity for businesses looking to export to China. Selected products to participate in this programme will be promoted via seven GPC in key China cities including Beijing, Zhangjiagang, Chongqing, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Shenyang and Wuhan, and thereafter to be distributed to more than 100 retailers throughout China.
10 April 2013 (Wednesday)
NAWEM Penang will visit MATRADE
Penang in Seberang Perai. The appointment is at 3pm. Come have a face-to-face meeting with its director Nyaee Ayup, who will share some of the incentives MATRADE has to offer to entrepreneurs.
10-11 April 2013
Women Entrepreneurs Synergy Network, a programme by SME Corp Malaysia, to be held in Subang. This year's programme carries the theme of 'Retail Transformation toward Economic Growth' and comprises seminar, workshop, networking and trade visit.
The programme is free and you must register by March 29th. Participation is limited to 5 members of each association. It is designed to provide basic exposure to the retail business, up-to-date technology and best practices.
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Anniversary Charm Bracelet
To celebrate a 40th anniversary...four pretty little charms, made of pure silver and coated with platinum, stringed onto a matching bracelet that would daintily adorn any woman's hand.
The piece is designed by NAWEM-PAN member Amee Philips (photo at left) of the famed Penang jewellery house. The award winner and internationally known designer collaborated with Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang to create a special something to commemorate the ruby anniversary of this Penang foremost resort and spa.
What is the charm of the bracelet?
Well, simply wearing and flashing it while visiting the resort will earn you discount at certain outlets. What's more, the bracelet with the little charms depicting Rasa Sayang outstanding features is to be given away free to resort customers.
The details will be available at the official unveiling of the 40th anniversary charm bracelet this Saturday Dec 15. There will be a jewellery show by Amee Philips , too.
Come along PAN and show support to our fellow member!
The party starts at 2.30pm at the resort's Spice Market Cafe terrace, where you may enjoy its scrumptious Scone High Tea while drinking in the lush green ambiance of Rasa's manicured gardens...just like the one below. COOL, huh!
Monday, December 10, 2012
December Entrepreneur Events
Dec 29
PAN final business meeting of the year + holiday gathering with lunch sponsored by madam chairperson. Attendees are encouraged to bring a gift each (worth minimum RM20 or more, if you wish) for the holiday gift exchange and to spread cheers.
We shall be meeting at PAN new shared premise in One Precinct Penang in Bayan Baru.
The address is: 1A-2-02 @ One Precinct (1147),
Lengkok Mayang Pasir.
The sharing session at noon shall feature member Linda Cheoy, speaking on 'choosing a good loan.' Come learn some tips...most businesses can benefit from loan at some point in time :)
The agenda is as follows:
10.00am - 12 noon
Committee meeting
12 noon -12.30pm
Sharing by member/guest (non-members welcome)
12.30pm - 1pm
Q & A
1pm - 2.30pm
Lunch-cum-networking
Dec 13
NAWEM has 20 seats at today's Chairman Power Breakfast with the Prime Minister in Kuala Lumpur. NAM Institute for the Empowerment of Women (NIEW), an agency under the Ministry of Women, Family and community Development, is the event organiser.
Dec 7
Inaugural Meeting for the "Staying Connected" Committee of the Malaysia In-Country APEC Forum 2012 in NAWEM office at Rumah Puspanita in Kuala Lumpur.
Dec 4 - 6
8th World Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF) in Johor Bahru. NAWEM has 5 complimentary seats for the WIEF Business Women Forum on Dec 5 that features several intriguing sessions including on:
Women in Technology: Fostering Interest and Overcoming Obstacles.
Business Innovation: Chasing Success on a Shoestring
CEO Panel Women Entrepreneurs: Catalyst for Change
Dec 1
Full day seminar titled ‘Merancang Kejayaan Perniagaan dari Aspek Kewangan dan Undang-Undang’ in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan. NAWEM has invitation for 20 members. This is a Ministry of Domestic Trade, Co-operatives and Consumerism event, organised together with Peniagawati Malaysia.
Monday, November 19, 2012
Sharing by Women Entrepreneurs
For November sharing, PAN member Jacqueline of La Herballe beauty care will relate her company's experience participating in numerous expositions.
Most recent, La Herballe was among the exhibitors at last week Gift, Premium & Stationery Fair as well as the Penang Career & Post Graduate Expo held at the Penang International Sports Arena (PISA). By now, for sure her team are experts at getting the most out of such events, what are the do's and dont's when you are promoting products, building brand and franchise, etc.
New PAN member Jace will also be sharing on the topic of 'choosing the sex of your baby.' Jace is the director of Choice Baby Family Planning, a company that provides baby gender selection services.
The company uses what is called the 'Choice Method', which Jace said is simple, safe and 100% natural for both mother and baby, without genetic manipulation, any clinical or surgical treatment. It has been used by thousand of mothers with over 98% success rate.
Aren't you curious now?
We all can learn much from these two growing women entrepreneurs. Come and meet them.
Kindly take note that NAWEM-PAN sharing session follows its monthly committee meeting, held every LAST SATURDAY of the month, and the Agenda is as follows:
Note the venue below and be part of PAN sharing & networking.
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| This is Jac |
Most recent, La Herballe was among the exhibitors at last week Gift, Premium & Stationery Fair as well as the Penang Career & Post Graduate Expo held at the Penang International Sports Arena (PISA). By now, for sure her team are experts at getting the most out of such events, what are the do's and dont's when you are promoting products, building brand and franchise, etc.
New PAN member Jace will also be sharing on the topic of 'choosing the sex of your baby.' Jace is the director of Choice Baby Family Planning, a company that provides baby gender selection services.
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| Jace Lim |
The company uses what is called the 'Choice Method', which Jace said is simple, safe and 100% natural for both mother and baby, without genetic manipulation, any clinical or surgical treatment. It has been used by thousand of mothers with over 98% success rate.
Aren't you curious now?
We all can learn much from these two growing women entrepreneurs. Come and meet them.
Kindly take note that NAWEM-PAN sharing session follows its monthly committee meeting, held every LAST SATURDAY of the month, and the Agenda is as follows:
10.00am - 12 noon
Committee meeting
12 noon -12.30pm
Sharing by member/guest (non-members welcome)
12.30pm - 1pm
Q & A
1pm - 2.30pm
Lunch-cum-networking with guests
Note the venue below and be part of PAN sharing & networking.
C-5-1, Bay Avenue, Lorong
Bayan Indah 3, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang.
(next to Eastin Hotel, near
Queensbay Mall)
Also, starting December PAN official meeting venue will move to One Precinct Penang - a new seven-storey office-cum-retail complex in Bayan Baru (near Suntech). Our shared premise is at Precinct East 2nd floor. The address is 1A-2-02 @ One Precinct (1147), Lengkok Mayang Pasir, 11950, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.
Also, starting December PAN official meeting venue will move to One Precinct Penang - a new seven-storey office-cum-retail complex in Bayan Baru (near Suntech). Our shared premise is at Precinct East 2nd floor. The address is 1A-2-02 @ One Precinct (1147), Lengkok Mayang Pasir, 11950, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
November Events
NAWEM-PAN member Wendy Wong at PenExpo Events is super busy nowadays with two up coming back-to-back expositions her company is holding at PISA (Penang International Sporst Arena) this month.
PenExpo is known for its big expos that draw crowd of 20,000 - 30,000 people, and the exhibitor booths cost several thousands Ringgit each. Thanks to PenExpo and Wendy, women entrepreneurs from NAWEM often get to participate for free in such expos.
The two coming up events are the second Gift, Premium & Stationery Fair 2012 from Nov 15-17 and to be followed by the 12th Penang Career & Post Graduate Expo on Nov 17 & 18. Come find us among other Malaysian and international exhibitors at the events ya!
Of course, you can just come for the expo daily top lucky draw prize of the new iPad, and to earn one or two of the 10,000 free Firefly Air tickets on offer.
If you or someone you know is looking for a job or want to change career, the career expo brings to you some 10,000 opportunities including for overseas postings...there must one or two that meet your preference.
If you rather take a break from work and go for further study, the expo post graduate section also let you easily browse through the different options available.
Company functions normally peak towards the year-end. Some functions require that you prepare unique gift items and souvenirs. Pick and order yours at the Gift, Premium & Stationery Fair.
Details of both expos, the list of exhibitors and their detail offerings are posted on https://www.facebook.com/penexpoevents and www.penexpo.com.my. Btw, PenExpo will also hold the Johor Career & Post Graduate Expo on Jan 12 & 13 next year.
There are more up coming events that offer business opportunities and learning, networking, training, etc. Some are free to eligible entrepreneurs while others charge substantial fees. However, many of them have free seats allotted to NAWEM members via our secretariat.
Nov 20
Half-day Street Smart 'MBA' for Entrepreneurs (SME CEO Forum 2012) in Petaling Jaya - for clearer understanding of how business works holistically, how to take complex decisions and operate in fast moving and competitive environment. NAWEM has 2 complimentary seats.
Nov 25
Entrepreneurship Programme with SME Bank in Kuala Lumpur - provides exposure and information about the role and financing opportunities offered by SME Bank to women entrepreneurs. NAWEM has 25 seats.
Nov 26-30
Women as Creative Tourism Players, a regional course organised by NAM Institute for Empowerment of Women (NIEW) and to be held in Bali. NIEW is sponsoring the course except for air fare. NAWEM is allotted three applicants.
Nov 28
Incoming Buying Mission: Intrade Malaysia 2012 in Kuala Lumpur for new and active Malaysian exporters. It is organised by MATRADE (Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation) with expected presence of some 500 international buyers.
Nov 29
Creativity & Innovation
Key to Survival & Growth of SMEs
HRDF-sponsored programme in Petaling Jaya.
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| A tired & still smiling Wendy at the last expo. |
PenExpo is known for its big expos that draw crowd of 20,000 - 30,000 people, and the exhibitor booths cost several thousands Ringgit each. Thanks to PenExpo and Wendy, women entrepreneurs from NAWEM often get to participate for free in such expos.
The two coming up events are the second Gift, Premium & Stationery Fair 2012 from Nov 15-17 and to be followed by the 12th Penang Career & Post Graduate Expo on Nov 17 & 18. Come find us among other Malaysian and international exhibitors at the events ya!
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| Participating PAN members at a previous expo. |
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| ...and the visiting crowd |
Of course, you can just come for the expo daily top lucky draw prize of the new iPad, and to earn one or two of the 10,000 free Firefly Air tickets on offer.
If you or someone you know is looking for a job or want to change career, the career expo brings to you some 10,000 opportunities including for overseas postings...there must one or two that meet your preference.
If you rather take a break from work and go for further study, the expo post graduate section also let you easily browse through the different options available.
Company functions normally peak towards the year-end. Some functions require that you prepare unique gift items and souvenirs. Pick and order yours at the Gift, Premium & Stationery Fair.
Details of both expos, the list of exhibitors and their detail offerings are posted on https://www.facebook.com/penexpoevents and www.penexpo.com.my. Btw, PenExpo will also hold the Johor Career & Post Graduate Expo on Jan 12 & 13 next year.
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There are more up coming events that offer business opportunities and learning, networking, training, etc. Some are free to eligible entrepreneurs while others charge substantial fees. However, many of them have free seats allotted to NAWEM members via our secretariat.
Nov 20
Half-day Street Smart 'MBA' for Entrepreneurs (SME CEO Forum 2012) in Petaling Jaya - for clearer understanding of how business works holistically, how to take complex decisions and operate in fast moving and competitive environment. NAWEM has 2 complimentary seats.
Nov 25
Entrepreneurship Programme with SME Bank in Kuala Lumpur - provides exposure and information about the role and financing opportunities offered by SME Bank to women entrepreneurs. NAWEM has 25 seats.
Nov 26-30
Women as Creative Tourism Players, a regional course organised by NAM Institute for Empowerment of Women (NIEW) and to be held in Bali. NIEW is sponsoring the course except for air fare. NAWEM is allotted three applicants.
Nov 28
Incoming Buying Mission: Intrade Malaysia 2012 in Kuala Lumpur for new and active Malaysian exporters. It is organised by MATRADE (Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation) with expected presence of some 500 international buyers.
Creativity & Innovation
Key to Survival & Growth of SMEs
HRDF-sponsored programme in Petaling Jaya.
Saturday, October 20, 2012
PAN is 3 Years Young!
Come November 2012, Penang Affiliates of NAWEM will be three years old and members had an early anniversary celebration in Kuala Lumpur recently, together with fellow women entrepreneurs from NAWEM headquarters.
And what a celebration it was for PAN members during that three-day two-night trip! We much appreciate that many NAWEM members, busy business women that they are, had made time for us and on week days too. They graciously became our tour guides, committee meeting coaches, lunch and dinner hosts and party pals.
We felt their generosity, camaraderie, warmth and sisterhood, which made me think of bunch of proud mamas showering gifts on her only child's birthday. Ah! it's good that PAN is NAWEM's first child, so to speak :)
At the end of the trip we were left feeling like children pampered on their birthday; from the various treats, bagful of wonderful souvenirs and fun prizes to take home and the warm, happy memories made. There were also lessons learned and inspiration taken, friendship forged and strengthened.
We sang, we danced, we had fun contests and won prizes, talked like only women could and made friends, ate and drank...and waited for the host to turn up. She was held back by work and bad traffic and couldn't make it. We had loads of fun anyhow!
Puan Sri Susan felt bad for having missed the party and made it up by treating us the next day to lunch. Awesome. A relaxed and leisurely meal, plus great conversation, at the Atrium, Sunway Pyramid certainly left many in joyous mood.
PAN chairperson Swe Ee was especially pleased that, with this anniversary trip, all in her committee had finally visited NAWEM Secretariat. The office is very cozy and has a feel of that of a home especially in the kitchenette.
It was serious business though when come to the meeting proper. We thank president Saro and her exco for sitting through the meeting with PAN committee, and for the coaching so as to better standardise the procedure. Also, thank you Mayi of the Secretariat for the professionally prepared minutes. We all learned and shall strive to do better.
Perhaps the greatest learning curve during the trip occurred while visiting Ken-Rich Chemical factory in Shah Alam.
NAWEM member Hooi Lai Lin fascinated and inspired with recount of her success story; building the business with just RM5,000 in pooled capital amidst the mid-80's Malaysian economic crisis.
Her factory makes household and personal care products and today it supplies, among others, the house brands for international supermarket and retail outlet chains. Ken-Rich Chemical has also recently expanded to Penang to start making new personal care product lines.
After feeding our mind and soul, Lai Lin took us out and fed our tummies as well. She sent us off with bagful of goodies each.
Like Wendy said, the generosity we received was very encouraging, made us want to achieve more and grow as entrepreneurs, and take our turn at being gracious host and equally encouraging to other fellow women entrepreneurs.
For now, it has just gotten easier for the PAN members to answer that question of 'How have I benefited from NAWEM?' : ) What say you, gals? Comment below or leave some words in the cbox at right.
And what a celebration it was for PAN members during that three-day two-night trip! We much appreciate that many NAWEM members, busy business women that they are, had made time for us and on week days too. They graciously became our tour guides, committee meeting coaches, lunch and dinner hosts and party pals.
We felt their generosity, camaraderie, warmth and sisterhood, which made me think of bunch of proud mamas showering gifts on her only child's birthday. Ah! it's good that PAN is NAWEM's first child, so to speak :)
At the end of the trip we were left feeling like children pampered on their birthday; from the various treats, bagful of wonderful souvenirs and fun prizes to take home and the warm, happy memories made. There were also lessons learned and inspiration taken, friendship forged and strengthened.
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| NAWEM President Sarojini Ruth addressing the gathering. |
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| Fun and camaraderie at the Monkey Bar... anniversary dinner party hosted by NAWEM deputy president Puan Sri Dr Susan Cheah. |
We sang, we danced, we had fun contests and won prizes, talked like only women could and made friends, ate and drank...and waited for the host to turn up. She was held back by work and bad traffic and couldn't make it. We had loads of fun anyhow!
It was serious business though when come to the meeting proper. We thank president Saro and her exco for sitting through the meeting with PAN committee, and for the coaching so as to better standardise the procedure. Also, thank you Mayi of the Secretariat for the professionally prepared minutes. We all learned and shall strive to do better.
Perhaps the greatest learning curve during the trip occurred while visiting Ken-Rich Chemical factory in Shah Alam.
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| This CEO dresses very comfortably to work. |
NAWEM member Hooi Lai Lin fascinated and inspired with recount of her success story; building the business with just RM5,000 in pooled capital amidst the mid-80's Malaysian economic crisis.
Her factory makes household and personal care products and today it supplies, among others, the house brands for international supermarket and retail outlet chains. Ken-Rich Chemical has also recently expanded to Penang to start making new personal care product lines.
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| Waiting for lunch to be served at South Sea Seafood in Subang. |
After feeding our mind and soul, Lai Lin took us out and fed our tummies as well. She sent us off with bagful of goodies each.
Like Wendy said, the generosity we received was very encouraging, made us want to achieve more and grow as entrepreneurs, and take our turn at being gracious host and equally encouraging to other fellow women entrepreneurs.
For now, it has just gotten easier for the PAN members to answer that question of 'How have I benefited from NAWEM?' : ) What say you, gals? Comment below or leave some words in the cbox at right.
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