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Apply a job when you don’t need one 4

Start saving money when you don’t need them. Start selling your products when you’re not fighting for survival. Start hunting for jobs when you don’t need one. Start doing something when you’re not desperate for it. Those are the tips given by various career, motivational and marketing gurus. And I couldn’t have agreed more. I’m [...]

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Working hard = spoiling the market? 6

I’ve been working pretty hard for the past few weeks due to a never-ending project – weekdays, weekends, day and night. A friend of mine knows about this and messaged me in Yahoo Messenger. Friend : Hey Alvin, working so hard? Alvin : Yeah. Project deadline is coming and still got tonnes to do. Friend [...]

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The attention span of products are getting shorter? 2

Many years ago, consumers don’t have much option because we only have that limited choices when it comes to product. For example, when I wanted to buy a new mobile phone for myself, I only know 2 so-called ‘better’ brands – Nokia and Motorola (before the merger of Sony and Ericsson). And for those brands, [...]

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Back to active blogging…maybe not. 8

I’m finally back after 1 week of absence (or more?). Hope you guys have enjoyed your Chinese New Year celebration as much as I did. I’ve had a great time except for …erm…losing money in the famous CNY “sports”. Anyway, I’ve some good n bad news for you all. The good news first. I’m back! [...]

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The power of word-of-mouth 3

The other day, I drove pass Shell station and my friends started discussing which company has the better fuel – Shell, Mobil, Caltex or Esso (Petronas is not applicable)? A lot of them said Shell because it can actually last longer. And everyone believes so. Then I asked them. Did they actually try that out [...]

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