Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Monday, April 28, 2008
Clarification.
Dedicated to "hopeless".
"Wah, opening a restaurant ah? Tough lor.. I tell you first, very hard to succeed one lah.. "
Those were the words from my cousin, whom me and my twin brother and business partner "Gary" brought up the topic about us opening a restaurant to him.
Thing is, those words aren't constructive or helpful in any way, he's just stating something that we already know before we even start venturing into this business.
Sometimes, it's difficult to find individuals with a positive mindset and more importantly, a critical and analytical mindset, imparting wise words with a distinctive motive.
About God, it's actually not too complicated.
A few illustrations to help my readers.
Life itself, covers everything you're in involved in. That includes where you're heading after death, which is obviously inevitable.
Be it marrying a rich life partner, excelling in your academic subjects, being the top athlete in the Olympics, doing missionary work, baking the world's largest cake, ranting and complaining about how difficult life is, attempt to commit suicide, devouring on sand and moss to continue surviving, spending several thousands on pampering your pet .. which of course involves becoming a successful entrepreneur is just the tip of the iceberg of what life truly is.
By mentioning that business and having cancer is 2 separate things, simply well, just don't make sense. Successful entrepreneurs have to keep watch of their health and have a clear mind to focus on their business, which also equates having a good EQ.
Yes it is true, we as Christians, devote our entire life to God. In non-believers terms, we "sold" our soul to our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
We choose to confess and admit that we can't control our lives and make it the way we want to be. We can't force nature to bend on our terms and demand more base on our own capabilities. We also can't deny the fact that sin corrupts our soul and ends up hurting everyone else, including ourselves.
Stating that I leave everything plainly to God, it's just hilarious the fact that just a few posts back, I was sharing my struggles and perspectives on the experiences of setting up a stall at my old school. It wasn't easy, serving drinks to your juniors as well as trying to tackle such a saturated market.
I urge my readers once more, I'm grateful the fact that you do stop by and take a look at what I wish to share. However, please take in these philosophies,
a) " Be wise with your words. It reflects who you are. "
b) " Never be too soon to judge. The obvious is just the beginning."
To mr hopeless,
If you can find me another 10 blogs similar to this, i throw you this very challenge, any blogger at the age of 20-21 years old, posting posts like this, then you're right. I'm just an ordinary person, nothing special, just have to go to the office and work from 8am to 5pm on weekdays. Go home, whine and complain that my job sucks, and my boss is picking on me. I'll be "realistic" then, under your definition.
Sorry for the long post people, just needed to do some clarification. Please do stay tune for the next theory on something that does not exist, known as "luck".
Thanks for your time.
God bless, cheers.
"Wah, opening a restaurant ah? Tough lor.. I tell you first, very hard to succeed one lah.. "
Those were the words from my cousin, whom me and my twin brother and business partner "Gary" brought up the topic about us opening a restaurant to him.
Thing is, those words aren't constructive or helpful in any way, he's just stating something that we already know before we even start venturing into this business.
Sometimes, it's difficult to find individuals with a positive mindset and more importantly, a critical and analytical mindset, imparting wise words with a distinctive motive.
About God, it's actually not too complicated.
A few illustrations to help my readers.
Life itself, covers everything you're in involved in. That includes where you're heading after death, which is obviously inevitable.
Be it marrying a rich life partner, excelling in your academic subjects, being the top athlete in the Olympics, doing missionary work, baking the world's largest cake, ranting and complaining about how difficult life is, attempt to commit suicide, devouring on sand and moss to continue surviving, spending several thousands on pampering your pet .. which of course involves becoming a successful entrepreneur is just the tip of the iceberg of what life truly is.
By mentioning that business and having cancer is 2 separate things, simply well, just don't make sense. Successful entrepreneurs have to keep watch of their health and have a clear mind to focus on their business, which also equates having a good EQ.
Yes it is true, we as Christians, devote our entire life to God. In non-believers terms, we "sold" our soul to our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
We choose to confess and admit that we can't control our lives and make it the way we want to be. We can't force nature to bend on our terms and demand more base on our own capabilities. We also can't deny the fact that sin corrupts our soul and ends up hurting everyone else, including ourselves.
Stating that I leave everything plainly to God, it's just hilarious the fact that just a few posts back, I was sharing my struggles and perspectives on the experiences of setting up a stall at my old school. It wasn't easy, serving drinks to your juniors as well as trying to tackle such a saturated market.
I urge my readers once more, I'm grateful the fact that you do stop by and take a look at what I wish to share. However, please take in these philosophies,
a) " Be wise with your words. It reflects who you are. "
b) " Never be too soon to judge. The obvious is just the beginning."
To mr hopeless,
If you can find me another 10 blogs similar to this, i throw you this very challenge, any blogger at the age of 20-21 years old, posting posts like this, then you're right. I'm just an ordinary person, nothing special, just have to go to the office and work from 8am to 5pm on weekdays. Go home, whine and complain that my job sucks, and my boss is picking on me. I'll be "realistic" then, under your definition.
Sorry for the long post people, just needed to do some clarification. Please do stay tune for the next theory on something that does not exist, known as "luck".
Thanks for your time.
God bless, cheers.
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Entrepreneurship : Exposure Part 2
Entrepreneurs "are people who imagine things as they might be, not as they are, and have the drive to change the world." - Anita Roddick, Financial Times
An Entrepreneur "turns he most trivial condition into an exceptional opportunity. The Entrepreneur is the visionary in us. The dreamer... The imagination that sparks the fire of the future. The catalyst for change." - Michael Gerber, The E-Myth Revisited
quoted from http://www.gobignetwork.com/
So many big dreams, but again and again, it ends up to feasibility.
But then again, feasibility is so subjective. Stories of Bill gates, Lim Goh Tong, Thomas Edison and many other successful entrepreneurs has somehow defy the "logic" of human standards and introducing systems and products like no other.
Well, at least one thing's certain, they did what they loved and they did it for the bigger picture.
I think it's about time to bid farewell to my old timid entrepreneur identity. If I want to start changing the world, it's not going to start off like this.
Stay tuned for more updates. Really appreciate any form of support from my dear readers and circle of contacts.
Thanks for your time.
God bless, cheers.
An Entrepreneur "turns he most trivial condition into an exceptional opportunity. The Entrepreneur is the visionary in us. The dreamer... The imagination that sparks the fire of the future. The catalyst for change." - Michael Gerber, The E-Myth Revisited
quoted from http://www.gobignetwork.com/
So many big dreams, but again and again, it ends up to feasibility.
But then again, feasibility is so subjective. Stories of Bill gates, Lim Goh Tong, Thomas Edison and many other successful entrepreneurs has somehow defy the "logic" of human standards and introducing systems and products like no other.
Well, at least one thing's certain, they did what they loved and they did it for the bigger picture.
I think it's about time to bid farewell to my old timid entrepreneur identity. If I want to start changing the world, it's not going to start off like this.
Stay tuned for more updates. Really appreciate any form of support from my dear readers and circle of contacts.
Thanks for your time.
God bless, cheers.
Friday, April 25, 2008
Entrepreneurship : Exposure
At first glance, I almost wanted to think this was a joke. But abiding to my principles, never conclude too soon, even though it seems as if there is all to is already.
He's 13 years old. An entrepreneur in the United States.
In this video, he claims to earn a total revenue of 1 Million dollars by the end of this year, 2008.
And apparently, his mentor.. or some guru, claims that he's going to beat the record as the youngest and most successful entrepreneur ever recorded in history.
I decided to do some investigation and profile reading. My, for his age to come up with such a website for his company, it's truly impressive. A team of 4 and all still schooling, it's really something.
On my personal side however, I'm having a difficult situation. Every mentor/entrepreneur/gurus always have this one same rule - Do something that you're really passionate about.
I like to bake, I mean the joy and fun of the end result is truly captivating. But deep down, I'm not sure if this is really what I want to do for the next decade or so. At the same time, I'm fighting against time, sure is tough to decide.
God, I'm leaving it all to you..!
Thanks for your time.
God bless, cheers.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Bleach Mania #01
Aizen Sousuke
Zaraki Kenpachi
Arrancar Encyclopedia. lol
Shinigami Cup.. Golden.
Thanks for your time.
God bless, cheers.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Opportunity. Seizing for one?
"But it's a risk worth taking, because business is booming at the 945,000 individual restaurant locations across the nation. Despite a faltering economy and an increase in wholesale food costs, the restaurant industry cooked up record-high sales of $535 billion across all sectors in 2007, according to the National Restaurant Association. That works out to just under $1.5 billion spent every day by hungry consumers--and there's every indication that the industry will continue to thrive."
This is the current scene at the United States but at the local scene?
There aren't any efficient organization in Malaysia to do a thorough research or survey to know the statistics in details but observe around you, compare 10 years ago and today, do people eat at home more often, or outside?
Admit it, do you like doing the dishes? I don't.
Do you like to stress yourself wondering what to cook for the family? And ensure that each and every member doesn't have any problems devouring your food?
"You know I don't like spicy food... "
"I HATE MUSHROOMS!"
These are a few factors, just to name a few. But mainly, the market is becoming more sophisticated by the day.
"If I can afford it, why not?"
After all, we're encouraged to spend, to keep the economy flowing on a healthy basis. Even tipping is slowly becoming a policy here.
"Westlake Village, California restaurateur, who projects revenue of $30 million for 2008, recommends hiring professionals--including a restaurant consultant, who understands industry policies and licensing, food standards, personnel issues and more. She also recommends hiring an accountant who can handle the books, taxes and bills. Use these professionals only for the services you require. Or, if possible, purchase a package of services to keep your startup costs manageable."
I've yet to find a service that provides a company all the necessary services to start up a restaurant so that equates to a lot of independence.
But not independence in terms of doing all the accounting, stock counting, licensing on my own .. I can if I wanted to, but is it worth the time and effort?
I'm referring to searching and filtering for trustworthy individuals who can and will deliver their duty. Individuals who has high potentials of becoming great business partners and shares the same vision and goal.
Pots of gold are lying everywhere. We can see them and we're digging for them. The only difference is - the time factor.
Much has been said, nothing has been heard so far.
I'll still patiently and diligently search for potential individuals. After all, great partners don't come by easy.
Just a tribute to Ray Kroc, the Father of the Fast Food industry.
He was 51 years old when McDonalds first opened their doors to the public. He was a milkshake machine salesman.
He saw the opportunity when the business was beginning to bloom and catching its pace. Problem is, there was only one restaurant in town.
He approached the brothers and propose the idea of franchising. Soon enough in 2 years time, he has his very own McDonald's restaurant.
However, things wasn't easy for him as the brothers kept requesting to filter through his ideas and systems he wanted to implement. Ray Kroc then decided to buy over the entire company to himself. And true enough he did.
Ray Kroc was a genius in terms of creating a system where diners always have the same fantastic dining experience at McDonald's by ensuring all franchises owns the same facilities and implement the same system. All products will be measured and pricing will be the same.
Today, McDonald's is the icon of the fast food industry, all thanks to Ray Kroc, a 51 years old milkshake machine salesman.
If you're not interested in what I'm proposing, what you can do to help out is by looking around you. Do you have an uncle who has been sharing that he's been looking for opportunities to work out with? Wanting to invest into a highly potential business that will earn millions?
It doesn't matter how old that person is, or who that person is. It's the mindset and passion that counts.
Thanks for your time.
God bless, cheers.
This is the current scene at the United States but at the local scene?
There aren't any efficient organization in Malaysia to do a thorough research or survey to know the statistics in details but observe around you, compare 10 years ago and today, do people eat at home more often, or outside?
Admit it, do you like doing the dishes? I don't.
Do you like to stress yourself wondering what to cook for the family? And ensure that each and every member doesn't have any problems devouring your food?
"You know I don't like spicy food... "
"I HATE MUSHROOMS!"
These are a few factors, just to name a few. But mainly, the market is becoming more sophisticated by the day.
"If I can afford it, why not?"
After all, we're encouraged to spend, to keep the economy flowing on a healthy basis. Even tipping is slowly becoming a policy here.
"Westlake Village, California restaurateur, who projects revenue of $30 million for 2008, recommends hiring professionals--including a restaurant consultant, who understands industry policies and licensing, food standards, personnel issues and more. She also recommends hiring an accountant who can handle the books, taxes and bills. Use these professionals only for the services you require. Or, if possible, purchase a package of services to keep your startup costs manageable."
I've yet to find a service that provides a company all the necessary services to start up a restaurant so that equates to a lot of independence.
But not independence in terms of doing all the accounting, stock counting, licensing on my own .. I can if I wanted to, but is it worth the time and effort?
I'm referring to searching and filtering for trustworthy individuals who can and will deliver their duty. Individuals who has high potentials of becoming great business partners and shares the same vision and goal.
Pots of gold are lying everywhere. We can see them and we're digging for them. The only difference is - the time factor.
Much has been said, nothing has been heard so far.
I'll still patiently and diligently search for potential individuals. After all, great partners don't come by easy.
Just a tribute to Ray Kroc, the Father of the Fast Food industry.
He was 51 years old when McDonalds first opened their doors to the public. He was a milkshake machine salesman.
He saw the opportunity when the business was beginning to bloom and catching its pace. Problem is, there was only one restaurant in town.
He approached the brothers and propose the idea of franchising. Soon enough in 2 years time, he has his very own McDonald's restaurant.
However, things wasn't easy for him as the brothers kept requesting to filter through his ideas and systems he wanted to implement. Ray Kroc then decided to buy over the entire company to himself. And true enough he did.
Ray Kroc was a genius in terms of creating a system where diners always have the same fantastic dining experience at McDonald's by ensuring all franchises owns the same facilities and implement the same system. All products will be measured and pricing will be the same.
Today, McDonald's is the icon of the fast food industry, all thanks to Ray Kroc, a 51 years old milkshake machine salesman.
If you're not interested in what I'm proposing, what you can do to help out is by looking around you. Do you have an uncle who has been sharing that he's been looking for opportunities to work out with? Wanting to invest into a highly potential business that will earn millions?
It doesn't matter how old that person is, or who that person is. It's the mindset and passion that counts.
Thanks for your time.
God bless, cheers.
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Monday, April 21, 2008
MBPJ Licensing
Earlier on we went all the way to Menara MBPJ via public transport which is visible from Taman Jaya LRT station. Wanted to apply a legal license for our stall to avoid any complications when the authorities pay us a visit.
As first timers, we had to ask around for directions to get to the respective department.
After paying RM1 for the form, the officer asked us to read through the "Garis Panduan Permohonan Permit Penjaja Sementara Bermasa."
Allow me to read them to you. (I translated them into English for your convenience.)
1. Introduction
To consider the needs of consumers and bussinessman on the need of purchasing foods and drinks during the morning and evening with the concept of "buy and take home" at the location set by the council.
2. Terms and Conditions for Application of License.
a. Application is opened to citizens of Malaysia and the priority of consideration in applying for license is given to residents of Petaling Jaya in the respective place.
b. Please prepare 2 new photos according to the passport measurement, the filled up application form along with a copy of your Identification Card.
c. Applicant must be 18 and above to qualify for an application.
d. Mr/Ms is not qualified to apply if any of your husband/wife already applied a permit or have an existing stall license from the council.
e. All application must be tagged along with the location's map and photos of the site for the location being applied for.
f. Application is needed to hand in the from which has been filled at the department of stall licensing, 3rd floor at the tower of MBPJ.
Okay.. it goes on and on, we roughly know the ground rules.
Thing is, there's only one rule which we cannot seem to abide,
a. The business hours that are allowed are from 7.00am until 10.00am or 4pm until 7pm. Only ONE businessman is allowed at the stall during the opening hours.
What rationale is that?
I don't supposed you see stall owners obediently packing up their stalls during 10am or 7pm?
Susah, memang susah.
Thanks for your time.
God bless, cheers.
As first timers, we had to ask around for directions to get to the respective department.
After paying RM1 for the form, the officer asked us to read through the "Garis Panduan Permohonan Permit Penjaja Sementara Bermasa."
Allow me to read them to you. (I translated them into English for your convenience.)
1. Introduction
To consider the needs of consumers and bussinessman on the need of purchasing foods and drinks during the morning and evening with the concept of "buy and take home" at the location set by the council.
2. Terms and Conditions for Application of License.
a. Application is opened to citizens of Malaysia and the priority of consideration in applying for license is given to residents of Petaling Jaya in the respective place.
b. Please prepare 2 new photos according to the passport measurement, the filled up application form along with a copy of your Identification Card.
c. Applicant must be 18 and above to qualify for an application.
d. Mr/Ms is not qualified to apply if any of your husband/wife already applied a permit or have an existing stall license from the council.
e. All application must be tagged along with the location's map and photos of the site for the location being applied for.
f. Application is needed to hand in the from which has been filled at the department of stall licensing, 3rd floor at the tower of MBPJ.
Okay.. it goes on and on, we roughly know the ground rules.
Thing is, there's only one rule which we cannot seem to abide,
a. The business hours that are allowed are from 7.00am until 10.00am or 4pm until 7pm. Only ONE businessman is allowed at the stall during the opening hours.
What rationale is that?
I don't supposed you see stall owners obediently packing up their stalls during 10am or 7pm?
Susah, memang susah.
Thanks for your time.
God bless, cheers.
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