Recruiting Talent. Part 2 Navigating the Talent War: Recruitment Challenges for Small Business Owners in Malaysia In the competitive landscape of Malaysian recruitment, small business owners often find themselves in a talent war with larger corporations. Limited resources and brand recognition can make it difficult for small businesses to compete for top-tier candidates. The current employees often look for image …

Recruiting Talent. Part 1 Finding the Needle in the Haystack: Attracting Qualified Candidates for Small Businesses in Malaysia Recruiting top talent for small businesses in Malaysia can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Candidates have many options and are open to work in different industries and different departments also making it more challenging to engage them. With …

Outsourcing Possibilities in Malaysia The Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) market for Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia is experiencing growth, driven by factors such as cost-saving opportunities, challenging access to specialized expertise, and the need for efficiency improvements. SMEs in Malaysia, particularly those in industries like retail, manufacturing, and services, are increasingly turning to BPO for functions such as finance …

How do you know you are dealing with Qualified Accountants or Registered Practioner in Malaysia? Many freelance or not yet qualified called themselves an accountant in Malaysia. They often are able to offer significant lower cost or part-time services in the market. When issues arise, many SME Business Owners got trapped and unable to seek recourse or go against these providers …

Retaining Gen Z in your workforce Hiring and retaining Gen Z employees involves understanding their unique values and priorities. Here are key aspects beyond salary that are important to Gen Z, along with reasons why they matter and how to attract and retain these employees: 1. Work-Life Balance Why it Matters: Gen Z values flexibility and the ability to balance …

Why SMEs struggle with business compliance and what can be done? Many small business owners in Malaysia often struggle with compliance issues like audits, taxes, and SSM (Companies Commission of Malaysia) due to several factors: 1. Lack of AwarenessMany small business owners may not fully understand their compliance obligations or the consequences of non-compliance. By the time they realised, it …

Tax Evasion in Malaysia Last year in Malaysia, businesses tried to avoid paying RM6.34 billion in taxes, which is more money than what important ministries like Health, Education, or Home have for their projects. The tax authorities, known as the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN), found this out from 137,453 cases. There’s also about RM70 billion lost because of the “shadow …

e-Invoicing in Malaysia The Malaysian government is rolling out e-Invoice gradually to make tax management smoother as part of their plan to boost digital services. This new system lets businesses quickly validate and save transaction records for sales to other businesses, consumers, and the government. For businesses, there are two ways to send e-Invoices to the tax authority: 1. MyInvois …

The importance of Cultural Fit Recruitment Assessing cultural fit during recruitment is crucial for ensuring integration of new employee with the existing team. Here is how you can identify cultural fit incoming employees better: 1. Define Your Company Culture: Clearly outline your company’s values, mission, and culture. This serves as a benchmark for assessing cultural fit. Give examples during interview …

The Importance of a Company Culture Playbook Many business owners only focus on skills and experience instead of the cultural fit of the team. It is crucial for a company culture playbook or guidebook to be created with the following: 1. Introduction:    – Brief overview of the importance of company culture.    – Explanation of how the playbook will …