According to data from the Asian Development Bank, Southeast Asia grew at a robust 4.8% in 2019 and has been touted as one of the fastest developing regions globally, attracting companies with its increasingly educated and affluent workforce. However, to tap into this vast market with increasing disposable income, companies need to be careful with...Read More

 “Learning the fundamental differences between cultures and communication ways in Southeast Asia is crucial if you want to do business in this region. Not only it will help you to create long-term relationships in your business journey, but it also helps you to pick up information easier just by looking at some subtle body language,...Read More

“Having a review and control system set up helps to minimise and automate specific steps in business. We need to make sure that the system is scalable as the business grows.” — said Shelby Tee (Managing Partner of BlackStorm Consulting) Having a review and control system set up helps to minimise and automate certain steps...Read More

“Having scaled many businesses in Southeast Asia, local knowledge and flexibility continue to be essential tools for sealing deals in Southeast Asia.” — Jeslin Bay (Managing Partner of BlackStorm Consulting) Sealing business deals are essential to organisations of all kinds. While businesses are familiar with closing a case in their home country, obtaining a client...Read More