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New Beginnings
Who hasn't wanted to start a business? The number of people saying they haven't isn't as large as one might think. The idea is forever attractive. Ditch the 9-to-5. Hold the future in your hands instead of feeling as if you have no control. Work when and from where you want, and ultimately, enjoy the life you've always dreamt of.
By Jason Morton3 months ago in Journal
I Tested 5 “Passive Income” Ideas
After trying to make money online with $0, I kept seeing one phrase everywhere: “Passive income.” So, what is passive income anyway? Most people think that passive income is getting money without having to do anything. That's not it. That's a gift or winning a lottery. Passive income is getting paid over and over for something you've already done or created, without having to redo that thing.
By Timothy A Rowland3 months ago in Journal
THE SQUEEZE IS REAL
If I’m being honest, my financial situation has always bounced somewhere between poor and working class. I’ve never resented wealthy people simply for being wealthy. None of us chooses the family we’re born into. If I had a stable job or enough freelance work to comfortably support myself and my family, I’d probably feel the same way. I don’t believe most Americans wake up angry at successful people just because they have money.
By mark bradley (mark45xxx)3 months ago in Journal
IT Due Diligence Checklist for Microsoft 365 Mergers
Merging two companies means merging two Microsoft 365 tenants. And that is rarely as simple as pointing one at the other. Every successful merger comes with a properly planned due diligence checklist. Skip the due diligence steps, and you are likely to face broken permissions, missing Teams chats, compliance gaps, or something more unexpected like massive financial loss or tragic legal lawsuits.
By Layla Darzi3 months ago in Journal
Stefan Swanepoel and the discipline of telling real estate the truth
In 2015 the National Association of Realtors hired Stefan Swanepoel to do something trade groups almost never do: write down, in plain language, every serious way their own industry could fail. He found fifty. The study he titled the DANGER Report spelled out those fifty material threats to residential real estate in terms no one could misread, and it became one of the most cited pieces of strategic analysis the business has produced. The assignment captured exactly why the industry keeps handing Stefan Swanepoel its hardest questions. He tells people what they would rather not hear, backed by research they cannot easily wave away.
By Vipan K.3 months ago in Journal
MRCB Secures RM3.03 Billion Penang LRT Railway Systems Contract
Malaysian Resources Corp Bhd (MRCB) has secured a RM3.028 billion contract for the railway systems package of the Penang light rail transit (LRT) Mutiara Line project, marking one of the largest infrastructure wins for the group in recent years and cementing its reputation as a leading player in the country's rail development sector.
By Mark Lim 3 months ago in Journal
Foreign Investors Return to Malaysian Equities in July, but Selective Flows Signal Cautious Optimism Over Broad Recovery
Foreign investors re-entered the Malaysian equity market in July 2026, recording net inflows of RM300.9 million after months of outflows, according to MBSB Research’s latest Weekly Fund Flow Report. While the headline figure marks a welcome reversal in sentiment, analysts caution that the true story lies not in the aggregate number but in its highly selective composition. Capital was overwhelmingly directed toward financial services (RM1.11 billion), transportation and logistics (RM367.2 million), and utilities (RM305.6 million), while technology and industrial products & services continued to experience net selling. This pattern, says MBSB Research Head Imran Yassin Yusof, reflects a strategic pivot toward sectors with clearer earnings visibility, stronger domestic linkages, and defensive characteristics—rather than a broad-based vote of confidence in Malaysia’s growth trajectory.
By Mark Lim 3 months ago in Journal
I Tried Making Money Online With $0
Most “make money online” advice sounds simple—until you actually try it. I kept seeing the same promises everywhere: start with nothing, make money fast, escape the 9–5. So I decided to test it for myself.
By Timothy A Rowland3 months ago in Journal
The Psychology Behind Brewery Merchandise. AI-Generated.
Walk into any successful brewery or pub, and you'll often find more than just great beer on offer. Branded pint glasses, T-shirts, hoodies, bottle openers, caps, and other merchandise have become a familiar part of the customer experience. While these items can provide an additional source of revenue, their true value extends far beyond the point of sale .
By Alexander Belsey3 months ago in Journal
Revamping Malaysia's Automotive Incentive Mechanism: A Strategic Shift Towards High-Value Localisation
The Malaysian government is aiming to roll out a revamped New Customised Incentive Mechanism (NCM) for the automotive industry next year, as it seeks to strengthen localisation, simplify investment incentives and ensure foreign manufacturers generate greater value for Malaysia's domestic supply chain.
By Mark Lim 3 months ago in Journal
eBay Doubles Down on Live Shopping as GMV Surges 8x and Competition Heats Up
eBay is accelerating its push into live commerce after reporting that gross merchandise volume (GMV) for eBay Live grew approximately eight times year-over-year across seven international markets during the second quarter. The company also highlighted increases in viewership, watch time, and items sold, signaling that its livestreaming initiative is gaining meaningful traction as it seeks to defend market share against fast-rising competitors like Whatnot and TikTok Shop. CEO Jamie Iannone told investors on Wednesday’s earnings call that the results “reinforce our confidence that Live can deepen engagement, broaden discovery, and increase velocity across the broader eBay marketplace.” Yet despite the enthusiastic rhetoric, eBay declined to disclose the actual GMV figure, making it difficult to assess whether this growth represents a transformative new revenue stream or a promising but still-nascent experiment.
By Mark Lim 3 months ago in Journal
Maybank Singapore Joins MAS' BLOOM Initiative to Advance Programmable Cross-Border Settlements
Maybank Singapore has joined the Monetary Authority of Singapore's (MAS) BLOOM initiative to support the development of next-generation cross-border payments and transaction banking infrastructure through programmable settlement.
By Mark Lim 3 months ago in Journal