Archive for 'The Media Entrepreneur'

Datang kerja mesti awal…

Posted on 18. Oct, 2011 by .

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Saya suka kepada pekerja yang datang awal. Kerana tabiat ini adalah petanda besar seorang pekerja itu ada disiplin dan juga prihatin tentang waktu ia diperlukan di tempat kerja. Di dalam buku saya, saya ada menceritakan bagaimana dulu – bila saya bekerja di stesen televisyen – saya bertekad datang lebih awal setiap hari. Alhamdulillah, saya dapat [...]

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Volunteer in other departments

Posted on 17. Apr, 2011 by .

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Banyak kebaikannya bila anda menyumbangkan tenaga dan masa kepada unit-unit lain di tempat kerja: 1. Boss-boss di department lain mengenali anda dengan lebih rapat. Saham anda boleh naik. Bila masa ‘company cross-ranking’ tiba, ini akan membantu. Selalunya syarikat-syarikat akan mencari siapa yang boleh bekerja dengan seberapa ramai pekerja lain dan harus dinaikkan pangkat. Bila banyak [...]

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Be Your Own Boss Episode 9

Posted on 06. Apr, 2011 by .

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Be Your Own Boss Episode 8

Posted on 06. Apr, 2011 by .

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Note from Paris

Posted on 03. Apr, 2011 by .

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I’m writing this blog from Paris. I’m at the airport actually en route to Nice where I will be attending MIPTV (Cannes). I have few hours to spare. Its 11 degrees Celsius here and its raining cold. Its quite interesting to navigate in Paris Charles De Gaulle airport. The last time I was here, they [...]

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Media Overview, Be Your Own Boss Ep 7

Posted on 23. Jan, 2011 by .

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Jika anda baru berjinak-jinak dengan bidang media (TV, web & media baru), anda perlu tahu “the big picture”. Bila anda tahu struktur media keseluruhannya, mudah bagi anda mengemudi usaha anda. Selamat maju jaya!

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Be Your Own Boss ep 6

Posted on 22. Jan, 2011 by .

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One of the key success in clinching sales is to make the first move. Simply open our mouths and ask. You will not progress in sales if you don’t try asking. By initiating your pitch effectively, one can secure a meeting and move towards sealing the deal. Have a great sales week ahead! Below is [...]

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Ask for more responsibility… more pay will follow.

Posted on 16. Jan, 2011 by .

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Bila anda bertemu boss anda dengan tujuan meminta gaji lebih, cuba tawarkan mendukung lebih banyak tanggungjawab dahulu. Janganlah masuk bilik boss terus tanya nak gaji lebih tanpa memberi sebarang sebab. Kerana semua boss suka mendengar pekerja yang sukakan tanggungjawab. Dengan sendirinya hatinya terbuka memberi gaji yang lebih. Kerana ia lebih adil jika kita selarikan tanggungjawab [...]

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Be Your Own Boss Ep 5

Posted on 10. Dec, 2010 by .

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Its been awhile. I recorded this in Seoul before going to Middle East. There are 3 difficult questions you must ask yourself before plunging into business. Answer them honestly. Here’s the video. Make it work.

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Jimat bila memasarkan usaha pungutan derma.

Posted on 30. Mar, 2010 by .

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Saya menjangka kita akan dikerumuni dengan beberapa usaha mencari derma tidak lama lagi. Kita sering melihat badan-badan Melayu/Islam dan pihak Masjid meningkatkan usaha mereka menjelang bulan puasa tahun ini. Saya hanya ingin memberikan sebuah saranan agar badan-badan Melayu/Islam termasuk pihak Masjid dapat menjimatkan wang dan pelaburan mereka (secara berkumpulan) sedang mereka berusaha memasarkan kempen memungut [...]

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Thinking of researching for a TV show?

Posted on 08. Jan, 2010 by .

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Out of the many positions in TV pre-production, the post of researcher is one of the least applied. I do get one or two applicants every now and then, mostly from university graduates to come on board. Thing is, not many know what it takes to become a researcher for a television show. And I [...]

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Visualise Your Company’s Vision

Posted on 08. Sep, 2009 by .

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Episode 4 of Be Your Own Boss series talks about how important to have a vision. More importantly, to visualise it – it helps you seek and attain it. It is like a beacon that you align your intentions to. Have a great business week!

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Be Your Own Boss Episode 3

Posted on 01. Sep, 2009 by .

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Thank you all for tuning in Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) web show. This is episode 3. It is so crucial to be asking questions during the entire process of building your business. And it is even more important to ask the RIGHT questions to the RIGHT people. We all have been there: not sure [...]

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It’s time for Episode 2 of Be Your Own Boss.

Posted on 29. Aug, 2009 by .

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Was in Jakarta yesterday. Was keeping in touch with my Indonesian counterpart to build relationship in the TV arena. Was practicing what I spoke about in Episode 1. Doing my own sales. In episode 2, I highlighted the benefit of differentiating your personal spending and that of your Company. Its very important for entrepreneurs to [...]

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