Being creative means different things to different people. To some, it’s having the luxury of personal expression at work; to others, a decadent escape from a frenzied 9 to 5 existence. And for those who dare to dream — like Toh Shia Lynn — it is a way of life. Since its inception in 2008, The Artsy Craftsy has evolved from being her personal blog …
When we launched Pocketbook last Christmas, we knew that it was just the beginning of better things to come. Since then, we’ve worked really hard to make Pocketbook more useful for you — the creative small business community of Malaysia. After much tinkering and consultation with the experts (that would be you guys!), we are now ready to introduce Pocketbook 2.0! Pocketbook 2.0’s super powers: …
Introducing healthy snacks to Malaysians is no mean feat, having to compete with cheap and easily accessible street food. However, the trio behind Amazin’ Graze strongly believe that they can convince people to invest in their health. They share their story in this latest Chatterbox series. What inspired the 3 of you to start a healthy snacks business together in Malaysia? We were inspired …
Appreciation for well-made products of reminiscent of the good ol’ days is on the rise. There is an unmistakable charm that quality, handmade goods have that mass-produced products are unable to replicate. So what happens when classic Victorian elegance meets a bold, modern-day entrepreneur? We sat down with a virtual cup of tea and some imaginary scones to find out what makes The Saponifist unique …
Turning plants into creative interior decorative items isn’t easy. You’ve got to know your air plants from your aquatic plants, and know how to choose moss and rocks that will enhance their appeal. Serious hobbyists are extremely creative and are able to transform a plain tank or bowl into magical landscapes that defy your imagination. One such person is Samson Chong, the man behind Aquatics …
“Necessity is the mother of invention” – English proverb Mothers are an industrious bunch. They will find ways and means to make the best of any situation. If you’re in a pickle, you can always count on mom to find you a solution. In this post, we feature 8 mommypreneurs who started their own business to address the problems they faced as mothers. “My baby …
Avid online shoppers would be familiar with Cyber Monday and Black Friday, two days of frenzied sales in which great deals, discounts and special treats end up in virtual shopping carts all over the world. But did you know that Malaysia has an online shopping event of its own too? Introducing #MYCYBERSALE, an initiative led by Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC) to transform Malaysia into a …
Leading up to National Day, we featured five small businesses with a distinct Malaysian identity. Now, as we prepare to celebrate Malaysia Day, let’s take a look at some of the iconic small businesses that add flavour to our country’s personality; and the valuable lessons we can take away from them. The Nasi Lemak Makcik Usually located under a shady tree, the nasi lemak …
Vendeur Festival is a quarterly bazaar that has been set up to give local online entrepreneurs an affordable space to sell their merchandise. Its recent instalment that was held on 4th-5th July was themed “Mega Sale Lebaran”. Focusing on food, fashion and fun, it was a massive hit among shoppers who were preparing for Hari Raya. But if you’re still looking for that perfect outfit …
Firstly, Selamat Hari Merdeka to all our Malaysian readers. As we celebrate the independence of our nation, let’s not forget that building a better Malaysia is an ongoing effort. And paying our taxes — whether we like it or not — is one of the many ways we can contribute to nation building. If you were once an employee, paying income tax was a relatively …
