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Small & Medium Business Owners Database - Email List

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Southeast Asia's Digital Frontier: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges in the E-commerce Landscape

Southeast Asia is a region with a population of over 650 million people and a rapidly growing digital economy. The rise of e-commerce in Southeast Asia has brought about opportunities for businesses to tap into this large consumer base, but it also presents unique challenges that must be addressed.

Opportunities

The e-commerce market in Southeast Asia is projected to reach $172 billion by 2025, according to a report by Google, Temasek, and Bain & Company. This growth is fueled by factors such as rising internet penetration, increasing mobile phone usage, and a young, tech-savvy population.

One of the key advantages of e-commerce in Southeast Asia is the ability to reach a large and diverse consumer base. With over 650 million people spread across 11 countries, there is ample opportunity to target specific markets and niche segments. Moreover, e-commerce platforms such as Lazada, Shopee, and Tokopedia offer a low barrier to entry for small businesses, enabling them to reach a wider audience and compete with larger players.

Challenges

Despite the potential for growth, e-commerce in Southeast Asia is not without its challenges. One of the biggest obstacles is the lack of infrastructure and logistics support in some regions. Delivery times can be slow and unreliable, and the cost of shipping can be prohibitively high, particularly for smaller businesses.

Another challenge is the high rate of cash on delivery (COD) transactions, which can account for up to 70% of all e-commerce transactions in Southeast Asia. COD presents a risk for businesses, as there is a higher likelihood of fraud and non-payment, as well as higher transaction costs.

Additionally, e-commerce in Southeast Asia is highly fragmented, with different regulations and consumer preferences across the region. This can make it difficult for businesses to navigate the market and establish a consistent presence.

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drawings ive done this week for a competition!! probably the most ambitious thing ive drawn in my new style but im very happy with them! :3

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Do you know this Jewish character?

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7 reasons to choose a non-sector-specific lender for your business loan

At Rivers we are quite unusual because we are a non-sector-specific lender. While lots of other lenders limit the industries and assets they're prepared to finance, and others proactively exclude certain sectors considered high risk, such as hospitality, constriction, air conditioning, businesses focused on cigarettes or vapes, and gambling based organisations, we don’t. 

As an independently run SME, Rivers was established to meet the needs of other business owners and their enterprises, understanding that the hard facts of a business are just one part of the story. As a result, we chose to be non-sector-specific, and in broad terms will consider any business for a business loan, as long as they meet our minimum lending criteria.  

Read full blog - https://www.riversfunding.com/news/7-reasons-to-choose-a-non-sector-specific-lender-for-your-business-loan

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Posting my old art everyday part 1

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Stamps.com: The Ultimate Postage Solution for Your Home or Small Business Office

The hassle of making trips to the post office is a thing of the past, thanks to Stamps.com. Designed to streamline postage and shipping, this platform has been a game-changer for businesses—big and small. In today’s post, we’ll dive into the manifold benefits of using Stamps.com for your home office or small business. Forget about long queues, let’s get digital! Skip the Trip to the Post…

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Come shop used and vintage!

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Business & Company Recognition Awards |Golden Peacock Awards

Do you want to receive a very important award for recognition of your business and company in Delhi India? Golden Peacock Awards will be the best choice for you to make your company a brand. We receive approximately more than 1000 applications per year for various categories. We make these awards according to our transparent process based primarily on internationally recognized criteria. Visit our site today for the best Corporate Awards.

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✨️ARTSHARE!✨️

Reblog this and tell us about your art, designs, small business etc. Then, go through the notes to find fellow artists to check out!

Even if you're not an artist, you can still share this post and engage in the notes to find new folks to support!

Please keep it SFW, no A I, no N F T

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Boost your brand awareness with increased video views. Understand the key factors, learn strategies, and transform your business. Read more!

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How to Go From Being a Bookkeeper to an Accounting Business Advisor

As you look at the books of some of your clients, you no doubt see ways they can improve their processes, but you may not have the time needed to, first, restructure your role and then invest your energies in sitting down and advising clients.

Read more on How to Go From Being a Bookkeeper to an Accounting Business Advisor

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Hello! I'm a medium but also do tarot, palmistry, and tea leaf readings! As well as working with spirits, hauntings/unhauntings and things of that nature, and consultations upon request. I'm currently accepting new clients and if you'd like to make an appointment you can message me here, or email me at averymorareadings@gmail.com

I also have a sliding scale, especially for persons grieving or in need, as well as free reading Wednesdays!

My ask is always open, appointment or not. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask, message or email me at any time!

I'll also be using my Tumblr to post about my personal daily tarot pulls and probably talk a bit about my experiences with spirits and other entities.

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May I have a reading? ✨🔮✨

Crystal ball sticker design.

I fixed the fingers on the right as they were bothering me, but overall it’s cute. It will be especially cute with the star holograph when it’s a sticker. 😙

I’ll probably do another one in the future that is a lot more detailed oriented and focused solely on the crystal ball. I’ve been sick recently, so I haven’t been as productive with my art lately. I actually managed to just sit on the couch and watch some things I’ve been wanting to see. Anyway, hopefully I’ll get back in the swing of things soon. 🫠

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#smile at people #a majority of the time people will smile back and you win Human Points #learn how to compliment people and do it often #Normalcy is a perspective that changes depending on who is looking but kindness and a positive attitude shows the same view to everyone #basic politeness with a little extra effort is amazingly difficult at times #but it goes MILES

Genuinely good advice from @aroace-get-out-of-my-face

can someone recommend some beginner normal behaviors for someone looking to become normal

[riversfunding]

Chicken and egg: can start-ups get business loans?

In our recent article on debunking business loan myths, we discussed the question of new businesses. Lots of people are under the impression that, as a new business, it's not possible – or at least very difficult - to get a business loan. While it's true that without a financial track record it can be harder to secure borrowings, it doesn't mean you don't qualify for business loans, it just means that there may be different criteria that you need to meet, or you may need to search for the right lender. 

Why is it harder for new businesses to get a business loan? 

New businesses often find it harder to secure a business loan for a number of reasons, all of which make them seem high risk in the eyes of many lenders. 

Read full blog - https://www.riversfunding.com/news/can-start-ups-get-business-loans