James Huang Spotting the Signs: Operators Who 'Sell Air' ("賣空氣篇") TL;DR: Continuing our series on spotting business irregularities, this post focuses on identifying operators running "shell companies" ("皮包公司") who essentially "sell air" ("賣空氣"). These operators ofte... Bogus Companies Fake Businesses Fake It Till You Make It Sales Conversion Optimization Start-Up
James Huang Entrepreneurship Isn't Gambling, It's Designing Solutions TL;DR: Industries get disrupted constantly (think CDs by MP3s, MP3s by streaming, GPS by smartphones). This makes entrepreneurship feel like a high-stakes gamble ("賭") on choosing the right direction.... Best Practices Business Innovation Create Demand Design Design Thinking Effective Keywords Problem-Solving Start A Business Start-Up
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 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Team Building from One Piece TL;DR: Traditional, hierarchical management structures taught in many MBA programs are outdated for today's dynamic world...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is Non-Negotiable Today Beyond the 9-to-5: Why Developing Your 'One Skill' is Non-Negotiable Today TL;DR: Forget the outdated image of success tied to a single, lifelong job.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 Da Vinci's Friend and the Foundation of Modern Business TL;DR: The double-entry bookkeeping system, the bedrock of modern accounting, was pioneered by Luca Pacioli, a close friend of Leonardo da Vinci. Understanding its core principle (Assets = Liabilities... Accounting Accounting Equation Adaptability Double-Entry Bookkeeping SEO Challenges Start-Up Understand the fundamentals
