{"id":548,"date":"2017-06-13T04:20:30","date_gmt":"2017-06-13T04:20:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/usahawanasional.punb.com.my\/?p=548"},"modified":"2017-06-13T04:20:30","modified_gmt":"2017-06-13T04:20:30","slug":"surviving-challenging-business-environment","status":"publish","type":"usahawanasional","link":"https:\/\/www.punb.com.my\/ms\/usahawanasional\/surviving-challenging-business-environment\/","title":{"rendered":"Surviving In a Challenging Business Environment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif';\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: medium;\">Entrepreneurs need to consistently create and deliver value propositions to customers. Knowledge of our own products and services is paramount as we have to accurately match our customers\u2019 needs. We have to emphasize on the benefits our customers could derive from our offerings rather than blindly spelling out the features of our portfolio.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif';\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: medium;\">Every entrepreneur is required to routinely revisit the fundamental concepts of the business. We must always keep a close eye on market trends and the economic climate. Fiery enthusiasm coupled with an undying passion of our career will undoubtedly increase an entrepreneur\u2019s success within the society.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif';\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: medium;\">It was extremely challenging to lead Malaysia\u2019s then mega project, Proton. I learned that the secrets to becoming an eminent leader lie in one\u2019s ability to constantly innovate and manage the company efficiently in both its human resource and finances.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/usahawanasional.punb.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Untitled.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-549 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/usahawanasional.punb.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Untitled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"224\" height=\"283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.punb.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Untitled.jpg 304w, https:\/\/www.punb.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Untitled-238x300.jpg 238w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 224px) 100vw, 224px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif';\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: medium;\">A quality workforce will form the very backbone of an organisation thus dictating the success of the organisation. Entrepreneurs have to muster the courage to selflessly devote ourselves to our business and not be afraid to sacrifice a little for growth in profit and productivity. We have to etch our company\u2019s vision on to the back or our heads and never be complacent with our situation, all the while exhibiting professionalism and patience.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif';\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: medium;\">At the current financial predicament, the success or even the very existence of a business all boils down to the survival of the fittest. Therefore, it is imperative to study cultural aspects and local issues on overseas markets if one is to thread past their comfort zone.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif';\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: medium;\">We, entrepreneurs and business leaders, must continuously interact with business and market environment. Not forgetting the importance of building up winning teams and never to work in isolation. Lastly, as for being a good manager \u2013 is through getting results by working with other members of the organisation. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif';\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: medium;\">\u2018In business, only the strong will survive and the weak will be left behind. The success of the strong will determine the continuity of an organisation from one generation to another\u2019<\/span><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Source: YBhg Tan Sri Dr. Mohd Nadzmi Mohd Salleh, The Executive Chairman of Nadicorp Holdings Sdn Bhd at PUNB Enrichment Luncheon Talk 2008.<\/span><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Entrepreneurs need to consistently create and deliver value propositions to customers. Knowledge of our own products and services is paramount as we have to accurately match our customers\u2019 needs. We have to emphasize on the benefits our customers could derive from our offerings rather than blindly spelling out the features of our portfolio. 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