James Huang Spotting the Signs Part 2: Advanced Red Flags in Financial Reporting ("做數") TL;DR: This follow-up dives deeper into spotting manipulated financials. While cutting costs can inflate profit, sophisticated fraud often involves creating fake revenue through circular transactions ... Business Costs Cooking The Books Financial Cheating Financial Statement Manipulation Fraud Fraudulent Practices Venture Capital Market
James Huang Spotting the Signs: Understanding How Financials Can Be Manipulated (And Why You Need To Know) TL;DR: This post isn't a guide on "cooking the books" – leave that to forensic accountants. Instead, it's about equipping you to spot potential red flags in financial reporting. Managers might manipul... Cooking The Books Financial Cheating Financial Statement Manipulation Fraud Fraudulent Activities Fraudulent Practices Intellectual Property Start A Business Venture Capital Market
James Huang Choosing Your Crew: Why Your First Business Partners Can Make or Break Your Voyage Choosing Your Crew: Why Your First Business Partners Can Make or Break Your Voyage TL;DR: Selecting your core business partners ("生意拍檔") is one of the most critical decisions determining startup succe... Business Execution Business Goals Business Growth Business Growth Solutions Business Maturity Assessment Business Partner Lean Startup Start A Business Start-Up
James Huang Beyond Blue Oceans: Why Your Next Big Win Might Be in the Purple Sea TL;DR: Everyone chases the dream of the uncontested "Blue Ocean" market. However, these pure blue waters often turn red with competition faster than expected. A more sustainable and practical approach... Blue Ocean Strategy Lean Startup Model Niche Market Purple Ocean Strategy Red Ocean Strategy Saas Startup Start A Business Startup
James Huang Forget the MBA Playbook? Why I Learned More About Team Building from One Piece Forget the MBA Playbook? Why I Learned More About Team Building from One Piece TL;DR: Traditional, hierarchical management structures taught in many MBA programs are outdated for today's dynamic world... Innovation Lesson From Comics MERCURY SEO SaaS Start-Up Team Building Team Management
James Huang Beyond the 9-to-5: Why Developing Your 'One Skill' is Non-Negotiable Today Beyond the 9-to-5: Why Developing Your 'One Skill' is Non-Negotiable Today TL;DR: Forget the outdated image of success tied to a single, lifelong job. The world of work has changed, and job security i... Future Future Of Education Future Of Music Industry Future Of Work Gig Economy Multiple Skills Start A Business Start-Up
James Huang How an ‘Ownership Mentality’ Benefits Customers TL;DR: An ownership mentality among employees drives exceptional customer satisfaction and business success. By empowering employees to make decisions, building trust, and focusing on quality, compani... MERCURY Machine Learning Machine Learning Algorithms Machine Management Magic Of Narrative Mail Ownership Mentality P&Amp;L
James Huang Operation Efficiency in Watch Industry field Navigating the Watch Industry's Digital Transformation: Mercury Partners with Anicorn TL;DR: Mercury Technology Solution collaborates with Anicorn Watches to launch a robust B2C and B2B online platfor... B2C B2C Marketplace Digital Transformation MERCURY Mercury Technology Solution SEO For Growth SEO Optimization SEO Strategies Search Engine Optimization Supply Chain
James Huang Navigating the Uncharted Waters TL;DR: The world hasn't just paused; it's fundamentally changed. Waiting for a return to the "old normal" is a failing strategy. Businesses that thrived amidst recent disruptions did so by accepting r... Business Survival Business Transformation Business Trends Covid-19 Covid-19 Pandemic Mercury Technology Solution New Normal
James Huang Car8 re-launches B2C online platform with MERCURY Many would be familiar with the Car8 name. Perhaps you’ve even sold your car or via them before. Car8 is now getting into the a new online marketplace with new features. Price Index Feature And there’... B2C B2C Marketplace Car Buying Car Ownership Car Quality Car Selling Car8 Car8.com Extended Warranty Price Index Feature
James Huang 中央聖學子 Launch website Empowering Designers and Celebrating Hong Kong Culture with Central Saint Student TL;DR: In an exciting collaboration, Mercury Technology Solution partners with 中央聖學子 to launch centralsaintstudent.com... Hong Kong Hong Kong Agencies Hong Kong Culture Hong Kong Drama Hong Kong Entrepreneur MERCURY SEO Selling centralsaintstudent.com stockqueen.co
James Huang Job Title Inflation TL;DR: Inflated job titles may seem like a quick fix to satisfy employees or impress outsiders, but they can lead to misunderstandings and mismatches in skills versus responsibilities. Genuine talent ... Omni-Channel Purchasing Experience Omni-Channel Strategy Omnichannel Customer Experience Omnichannel Experience Omnichannel Marketing On-Page SEO On-Page Strategies On-Presmises It Skills One Skill Online