This document summarizes a presentation comparing two furniture businesses - Heng Furnishing in Penang, Malaysia and The Curiosity Shop in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Heng Furnishing is a 42-year old family-run sole proprietorship business located in Penang. The Curiosity Shop is a commercial business in Kuala Lumpur established in 2005 that sells unique vintage furniture. The presentation includes descriptions of the businesses, their histories, competitors, strategies, and a comparative analysis of their competitive traits. It was created by a group of students for their English course assignment.
This report analyzes and compares two furniture businesses - Heng Furnishing in Penang Island and The Curiousity Shop in Kuala Lumpur. Heng Furnishing is a 42-year old family-run home furniture business, while The Curiousity Shop is a 10-year old commercial vintage furniture store. Both businesses were interviewed to understand their histories, product offerings, customers, revenues, strategies and future plans. Key findings included Heng Furnishing focusing on mattresses and interior design, while The Curiousity Shop faced early challenges but now serves designers. The businesses were compared based on competitive traits and strategies to provide recommendations.
English Assignment 2- Business Report PresentationMonnie Bao Jia
This document compares two furniture businesses - Heng Furnishing in Penang and The Curiousity Shop in Kuala Lumpur. Heng Furnishing was founded in 1973 and focuses on ready-made furniture, while The Curiousity Shop was founded in 2005 and specializes in vintage furniture and decorative items. While Heng Furnishing has higher annual revenue and more employees, The Curiousity Shop offers additional services like restoration. Both businesses are affected by festive seasons and face competition from larger stores. The document provides recommendations for each store to expand operations and increase advertising.
This document provides information about a research assignment comparing two furniture businesses in Malaysia - Heng Furnishing in Penang Island and The Curiosity Shop in Kuala Lumpur. It includes a description of the history of furniture trade in Malaysia, brief descriptions of the two businesses including their locations, products offered, employees, revenue, customers, and future plans. It also discusses the methodology used for the research, which involved interviewing the business owners and collecting information to analyze and compare the competitive traits of the two businesses. Key findings are summarized in tables.
The document summarizes a research report comparing two furniture businesses - Heng Furnishing in Penang Island and The Curiosity Shop in Kuala Lumpur. It describes the history and operations of the two businesses, including their locations, products, services, competitors and strategies. It also provides background on the furniture trade in Malaysia. The group conducted interviews and research to analyze and compare the similarities and differences between the two businesses.
Heng Furnishing in Penang and The Curiosity Shop in Kuala Lumpur are two furniture businesses that were analyzed. Heng Furnishing is a 42-year old family-run sole proprietorship that sells ready-made furniture and does interior decorating. The Curiosity Shop is a 10-year old commercial business that sells unique vintage furniture, decorative items, and provides restoration services. Both businesses were compared based on their history, products, customers, finances, and future plans.
Heng Furnishing in Penang Island and The Curiosity Shop in Kuala Lumpur were analyzed and compared. Heng Furnishing is a 42-year old family furniture business located in a double-story building, while The Curiosity Shop is a commercial vintage furniture business founded in 2005 in a shopping mall. Both businesses operate in a perfectly competitive market with standardized furniture products and no barriers to entry.
The document describes observations from six different stores. For each store, details are provided about the store environment including colors, music, weather, and signs. Information is also given about employees, customers, and products in each store. Overall impressions are shared about how welcoming each store felt.
This report analyzes and compares two cendol stalls located in different areas - Cendol & Rojak Bandar Bukit Tinggi in Klang and Teo Chew Cendol in Penang. Both businesses started in the early 2000s and have grown popular for their secret recipes and selling up to 500 bowls per day. While Cendol & Rojak Bandar Bukit Tinggi remains small with one location, Teo Chew Cendol has expanded significantly with 14 franchises across Malaysia. The businesses face competition from other cendol stalls but strive to stand out through factors like taste, price and strategic locations.
This report analyzes and compares two furniture businesses - Heng Furnishing in Penang Island and The Curiousity Shop in Kuala Lumpur. Heng Furnishing is a 42-year old family-run home furniture business, while The Curiousity Shop is a 10-year old commercial vintage furniture store. Both businesses were interviewed to understand their histories, product offerings, customers, revenues, strategies and future plans. Key findings included Heng Furnishing focusing on mattresses and interior design, while The Curiousity Shop faced early challenges but now serves designers. The businesses were compared based on competitive traits and strategies to provide recommendations.
English Assignment 2- Business Report PresentationMonnie Bao Jia
This document compares two furniture businesses - Heng Furnishing in Penang and The Curiousity Shop in Kuala Lumpur. Heng Furnishing was founded in 1973 and focuses on ready-made furniture, while The Curiousity Shop was founded in 2005 and specializes in vintage furniture and decorative items. While Heng Furnishing has higher annual revenue and more employees, The Curiousity Shop offers additional services like restoration. Both businesses are affected by festive seasons and face competition from larger stores. The document provides recommendations for each store to expand operations and increase advertising.
This document provides information about a research assignment comparing two furniture businesses in Malaysia - Heng Furnishing in Penang Island and The Curiosity Shop in Kuala Lumpur. It includes a description of the history of furniture trade in Malaysia, brief descriptions of the two businesses including their locations, products offered, employees, revenue, customers, and future plans. It also discusses the methodology used for the research, which involved interviewing the business owners and collecting information to analyze and compare the competitive traits of the two businesses. Key findings are summarized in tables.
The document summarizes a research report comparing two furniture businesses - Heng Furnishing in Penang Island and The Curiosity Shop in Kuala Lumpur. It describes the history and operations of the two businesses, including their locations, products, services, competitors and strategies. It also provides background on the furniture trade in Malaysia. The group conducted interviews and research to analyze and compare the similarities and differences between the two businesses.
Heng Furnishing in Penang and The Curiosity Shop in Kuala Lumpur are two furniture businesses that were analyzed. Heng Furnishing is a 42-year old family-run sole proprietorship that sells ready-made furniture and does interior decorating. The Curiosity Shop is a 10-year old commercial business that sells unique vintage furniture, decorative items, and provides restoration services. Both businesses were compared based on their history, products, customers, finances, and future plans.
Heng Furnishing in Penang Island and The Curiosity Shop in Kuala Lumpur were analyzed and compared. Heng Furnishing is a 42-year old family furniture business located in a double-story building, while The Curiosity Shop is a commercial vintage furniture business founded in 2005 in a shopping mall. Both businesses operate in a perfectly competitive market with standardized furniture products and no barriers to entry.
The document describes observations from six different stores. For each store, details are provided about the store environment including colors, music, weather, and signs. Information is also given about employees, customers, and products in each store. Overall impressions are shared about how welcoming each store felt.
This report analyzes and compares two cendol stalls located in different areas - Cendol & Rojak Bandar Bukit Tinggi in Klang and Teo Chew Cendol in Penang. Both businesses started in the early 2000s and have grown popular for their secret recipes and selling up to 500 bowls per day. While Cendol & Rojak Bandar Bukit Tinggi remains small with one location, Teo Chew Cendol has expanded significantly with 14 franchises across Malaysia. The businesses face competition from other cendol stalls but strive to stand out through factors like taste, price and strategic locations.
This report analyzes and compares two cendol stalls located in different areas - Cendol & Rojak Bandar Bukit Tinggi in Klang and Teo Chew Cendol in Penang. Both businesses have been operating for many years and specialize in homemade cendol, selling up to 500 bowls per day. While they face competition from other stalls, they each employ different strategies like unique recipes, locations, and expansion to multiple branches to stay successful in their markets.
This document summarizes and compares two businesses - Jonker 88 Cafe and Chong Kok Kopitiam. Jonker 88 Cafe, established in 1997, operates as a museum cafe with unique products like durian cendol and laksa. It has no direct competitors due to its original food. Chong Kok Kopitiam, operating since 1940, faces 1-3 competitors like bak kut teh restaurants. It differentiates through affordable prices and variety. The document analyzes the businesses' competitive traits such as number of competitors, barriers to entry, pricing power, and determines Jonker 88 Cafe has monopolistic traits while Chong Kok Kopitiam operates in an oligopolistic market.
The document is a project report submitted by Piyush Raj Singh for their one year commercial design program at Dezyne E'cole College in Ajmer, India. It includes case studies and projects done as part of the program, such as designing a window display for a retail shop and restaurant design. The case studies demonstrate Singh's knowledge of space planning, conceptual drawings, materials, and model making for commercial design projects.
This document compares and analyzes two traditional Chinese medical halls in Malaysia: Cze Kong Medical Hall & Sundry in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur and Chop Yan Tuck Medical Hall in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan. While both businesses have been operated for decades selling Chinese herbs and medicines, they differ in aspects such as location, number of employees, services offered, and annual revenue. The document also provides recommendations to help each business improve, such as using more modern technology and expanding services.
This report summarizes and compares two hardware businesses in Malaysia - Perniagaan Gluck located in Subang Jaya, Selangor and Cemerlang Indah Hardware located in Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan. The report finds that while both businesses sell similar hardware supplies and construction materials, Perniagaan Gluck has shown more potential for commercial success through its use of online platforms and focus on anticipating customer needs and trends. In contrast, Cemerlang Indah Hardware maintains a more traditional approach without clear future plans. The report concludes that Perniagaan Gluck's strategic focus positions it as the more competitive business going forward.
This document summarizes and compares two businesses - Jonker 88 Cafe and Chong Kok Kopitiam. Jonker 88 Cafe, established in 1997 in Melaka, operates as a museum cafe with unique products like durian cendol and nyonya laksa. It suggests it faces no direct competition due to its original foods. Chong Kok Kopitiam, operating since 1940 in Klang, sees nearby mamak stalls and a bak kut teh restaurant as competitors. It competes on food variety and price. The document analyzes the businesses' competitive traits such as number of competitors, barriers to entry, pricing power, and classifies their market structures as monopoly and oligopoly respectively.
This document discusses how most people try unsuccessfully to beat the market through guessing, impulse, tips, media influence, unreliable past returns, and emotions. It advocates indexing, portfolio engineering based on dimensions of expected returns identified in academic research like firm size, price/book ratio, and profitability. Portfolios can be structured along these dimensions to potentially improve risk-adjusted returns over long periods.
This document discusses strategies for improving mobile marketing performance. It notes that advertisers are 2x less likely to show on mobile searches than desktop, so they should boost ad rank to improve visibility. It also advises promoting phone calls directly from search results since calls convert at higher rates than clicks. Additionally, it recommends updating mobile landing pages since mobile phones are now more powerful and screens larger, as outdated pages negatively impact conversion rates. The key is optimizing the overall mobile experience through improved ad rank, call promotions, and landing page design.
The document discusses adjectives and how to compare them. It explains that adjectives usually come before nouns and modify or provide information about the noun. It provides rules for comparing adjectives based on their number of syllables. For adjectives with one or two syllables, add "-er" and use "than" to compare. For adjectives with three or more syllables, use "more" and "than" to compare. It provides examples of comparing different attributes of characters like Simba, Mufasa, and others.
UVM Campus Sur Ciudad de México Sede Coyoacán
Licenciatura en Nutrición
Licenciatura en Fisioterapia
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Metodología de la Investigación
Sesión 14 Lectura crítica de la literatura en salud
Dokumen tersebut membahas tentang manajemen proyek, meliputi pengertian proyek dan manajemen proyek, siklus proyek, perencanaan proyek termasuk perencanaan sumber daya, biaya, dan kegiatan kerja menggunakan metode bagan balok dan analisis jaringan kerja. Dibahas pula sasaran dan kendala proyek serta pengelolaan proyek.
El documento describe la historia del automóvil desde sus orígenes en el siglo 18 hasta el presente. Comenzó con vehículos de vapor en el siglo 18 y 19. En 1885 se creó el primer automóvil con motor de combustión interna. En la década de 1930, Ford produjo los modelos B y V8, que popularizaron el automóvil accesible para las masas. Hoy en día, los automóviles modernos siguen el mismo principio básico de combustión pero con mejoras tecnológicas.
Insight Environmental is an environmental consulting firm specializing in Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) and Optical Gas Imaging. Their top priority is safety with a zero lost time record since 2004. They work with clients to establish cost effective LDAR programs that meet regulations to achieve their goal of zero non-compliance. Insight offers Optical Gas Imaging Services using infrared cameras which improve worker safety, reduce costs, and enhance quality while allowing compliance monitoring for regulations. They have expertise in LDAR and emissions compliance to ensure safety, integrity, and superior results for clients across the United States.
Barbara Watkins has over 10 years of experience in customer service roles, including as a call center representative and assistant manager. She has a track record of strong communication skills, problem solving abilities, and providing exceptional customer service. Her resume demonstrates leadership skills, technical proficiency, and the ability to work well under pressure.
Un laboratorista dental es un profesional sanitario que diseña y fabrica prótesis dentales como prótesis fijas, prótesis removibles, aparatología ortodóncica y ortopédica, e implantes dentales para reemplazar dientes perdidos. El laboratorista también repara estas prótesis cuando se desgastan o rompen.
This report analyzes and compares two furniture businesses in Malaysia - Heng Furnishing in Penang Island and The Curiosity Shop in Kuala Lumpur. It describes the history and methodology used in the research. Brief descriptions of each business are provided, including details about location, ownership, products, revenue, customers, and future plans. A comparative analysis is presented looking at the competitive traits, differences, and similarities between the two businesses. Recommendations are also made.
Heng Furnishing in Penang and The Curiosity Shop in Kuala Lumpur are two furniture businesses that were analyzed. Heng Furnishing is a 42-year old family-run sole proprietorship that sells ready-made furniture and provides interior design services. The Curiosity Shop is a 10-year old commercial business that sells unique vintage furniture, decorative items, and provides restoration and design services. Both businesses were compared based on their history, products, customers, finances, and future plans.
Heng Furnishing in Penang Island and The Curiosity Shop in Kuala Lumpur were analyzed and compared. Heng Furnishing is a 42-year old family furniture business located in a double-story building, while The Curiosity Shop is a commercial vintage furniture business founded in 2005 in a shopping mall. Both businesses operate in a perfectly competitive market with standardized furniture products and no barriers to entry.
Heng Furnishing in Penang Island and The Curiosity Shop in Kuala Lumpur were analyzed and compared. Heng Furnishing is a 42-year old family furniture business located in a double-story building, while The Curiosity Shop is a commercial vintage furniture business founded in 2005 in a shopping mall. Both businesses operate in a perfectly competitive market with standardized furniture products and no barriers to entry.
Heng Furnishing in Penang Island and The Curiosity Shop in Kuala Lumpur were analyzed and compared. Heng Furnishing is a 42-year old family furniture business located in a double-story building, while The Curiosity Shop is a commercial vintage furniture business founded in 2005 in a shopping mall. Both businesses operate in a perfectly competitive market with standardized furniture products and no barriers to entry.
Heng Furnishing in Penang and The Curiosity Shop in Kuala Lumpur are two furniture businesses that were analyzed and compared. Heng Furnishing is a 42-year old family-run sole proprietorship that sells ready-made furniture and provides interior design services. The Curiosity Shop is a 10-year old commercial business that sells unique vintage furniture, decorative items, and provides restoration and design services. While Heng Furnishing aims to expand into mattress sales, The Curiosity Shop hopes to strengthen their team and supply quality products. Both businesses were found to differ in their locations, types of furniture sold, and financial situations.
This report analyzes and compares two cendol stalls located in different areas - Cendol & Rojak Bandar Bukit Tinggi in Klang and Teo Chew Cendol in Penang. Both businesses have been operating for many years and specialize in homemade cendol, selling up to 500 bowls per day. While they face competition from other stalls, they each employ different strategies like unique recipes, locations, and expansion to multiple branches to stay successful in their markets.
This document summarizes and compares two businesses - Jonker 88 Cafe and Chong Kok Kopitiam. Jonker 88 Cafe, established in 1997, operates as a museum cafe with unique products like durian cendol and laksa. It has no direct competitors due to its original food. Chong Kok Kopitiam, operating since 1940, faces 1-3 competitors like bak kut teh restaurants. It differentiates through affordable prices and variety. The document analyzes the businesses' competitive traits such as number of competitors, barriers to entry, pricing power, and determines Jonker 88 Cafe has monopolistic traits while Chong Kok Kopitiam operates in an oligopolistic market.
The document is a project report submitted by Piyush Raj Singh for their one year commercial design program at Dezyne E'cole College in Ajmer, India. It includes case studies and projects done as part of the program, such as designing a window display for a retail shop and restaurant design. The case studies demonstrate Singh's knowledge of space planning, conceptual drawings, materials, and model making for commercial design projects.
This document compares and analyzes two traditional Chinese medical halls in Malaysia: Cze Kong Medical Hall & Sundry in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur and Chop Yan Tuck Medical Hall in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan. While both businesses have been operated for decades selling Chinese herbs and medicines, they differ in aspects such as location, number of employees, services offered, and annual revenue. The document also provides recommendations to help each business improve, such as using more modern technology and expanding services.
This report summarizes and compares two hardware businesses in Malaysia - Perniagaan Gluck located in Subang Jaya, Selangor and Cemerlang Indah Hardware located in Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan. The report finds that while both businesses sell similar hardware supplies and construction materials, Perniagaan Gluck has shown more potential for commercial success through its use of online platforms and focus on anticipating customer needs and trends. In contrast, Cemerlang Indah Hardware maintains a more traditional approach without clear future plans. The report concludes that Perniagaan Gluck's strategic focus positions it as the more competitive business going forward.
This document summarizes and compares two businesses - Jonker 88 Cafe and Chong Kok Kopitiam. Jonker 88 Cafe, established in 1997 in Melaka, operates as a museum cafe with unique products like durian cendol and nyonya laksa. It suggests it faces no direct competition due to its original foods. Chong Kok Kopitiam, operating since 1940 in Klang, sees nearby mamak stalls and a bak kut teh restaurant as competitors. It competes on food variety and price. The document analyzes the businesses' competitive traits such as number of competitors, barriers to entry, pricing power, and classifies their market structures as monopoly and oligopoly respectively.
This document discusses how most people try unsuccessfully to beat the market through guessing, impulse, tips, media influence, unreliable past returns, and emotions. It advocates indexing, portfolio engineering based on dimensions of expected returns identified in academic research like firm size, price/book ratio, and profitability. Portfolios can be structured along these dimensions to potentially improve risk-adjusted returns over long periods.
This document discusses strategies for improving mobile marketing performance. It notes that advertisers are 2x less likely to show on mobile searches than desktop, so they should boost ad rank to improve visibility. It also advises promoting phone calls directly from search results since calls convert at higher rates than clicks. Additionally, it recommends updating mobile landing pages since mobile phones are now more powerful and screens larger, as outdated pages negatively impact conversion rates. The key is optimizing the overall mobile experience through improved ad rank, call promotions, and landing page design.
The document discusses adjectives and how to compare them. It explains that adjectives usually come before nouns and modify or provide information about the noun. It provides rules for comparing adjectives based on their number of syllables. For adjectives with one or two syllables, add "-er" and use "than" to compare. For adjectives with three or more syllables, use "more" and "than" to compare. It provides examples of comparing different attributes of characters like Simba, Mufasa, and others.
UVM Campus Sur Ciudad de México Sede Coyoacán
Licenciatura en Nutrición
Licenciatura en Fisioterapia
Licenciatura en Terapia de Audición y del Lenguaje
Metodología de la Investigación
Sesión 14 Lectura crítica de la literatura en salud
Dokumen tersebut membahas tentang manajemen proyek, meliputi pengertian proyek dan manajemen proyek, siklus proyek, perencanaan proyek termasuk perencanaan sumber daya, biaya, dan kegiatan kerja menggunakan metode bagan balok dan analisis jaringan kerja. Dibahas pula sasaran dan kendala proyek serta pengelolaan proyek.
El documento describe la historia del automóvil desde sus orígenes en el siglo 18 hasta el presente. Comenzó con vehículos de vapor en el siglo 18 y 19. En 1885 se creó el primer automóvil con motor de combustión interna. En la década de 1930, Ford produjo los modelos B y V8, que popularizaron el automóvil accesible para las masas. Hoy en día, los automóviles modernos siguen el mismo principio básico de combustión pero con mejoras tecnológicas.
Insight Environmental is an environmental consulting firm specializing in Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) and Optical Gas Imaging. Their top priority is safety with a zero lost time record since 2004. They work with clients to establish cost effective LDAR programs that meet regulations to achieve their goal of zero non-compliance. Insight offers Optical Gas Imaging Services using infrared cameras which improve worker safety, reduce costs, and enhance quality while allowing compliance monitoring for regulations. They have expertise in LDAR and emissions compliance to ensure safety, integrity, and superior results for clients across the United States.
Barbara Watkins has over 10 years of experience in customer service roles, including as a call center representative and assistant manager. She has a track record of strong communication skills, problem solving abilities, and providing exceptional customer service. Her resume demonstrates leadership skills, technical proficiency, and the ability to work well under pressure.
Un laboratorista dental es un profesional sanitario que diseña y fabrica prótesis dentales como prótesis fijas, prótesis removibles, aparatología ortodóncica y ortopédica, e implantes dentales para reemplazar dientes perdidos. El laboratorista también repara estas prótesis cuando se desgastan o rompen.
This report analyzes and compares two furniture businesses in Malaysia - Heng Furnishing in Penang Island and The Curiosity Shop in Kuala Lumpur. It describes the history and methodology used in the research. Brief descriptions of each business are provided, including details about location, ownership, products, revenue, customers, and future plans. A comparative analysis is presented looking at the competitive traits, differences, and similarities between the two businesses. Recommendations are also made.
Heng Furnishing in Penang and The Curiosity Shop in Kuala Lumpur are two furniture businesses that were analyzed. Heng Furnishing is a 42-year old family-run sole proprietorship that sells ready-made furniture and provides interior design services. The Curiosity Shop is a 10-year old commercial business that sells unique vintage furniture, decorative items, and provides restoration and design services. Both businesses were compared based on their history, products, customers, finances, and future plans.
Heng Furnishing in Penang Island and The Curiosity Shop in Kuala Lumpur were analyzed and compared. Heng Furnishing is a 42-year old family furniture business located in a double-story building, while The Curiosity Shop is a commercial vintage furniture business founded in 2005 in a shopping mall. Both businesses operate in a perfectly competitive market with standardized furniture products and no barriers to entry.
Heng Furnishing in Penang Island and The Curiosity Shop in Kuala Lumpur were analyzed and compared. Heng Furnishing is a 42-year old family furniture business located in a double-story building, while The Curiosity Shop is a commercial vintage furniture business founded in 2005 in a shopping mall. Both businesses operate in a perfectly competitive market with standardized furniture products and no barriers to entry.
Heng Furnishing in Penang Island and The Curiosity Shop in Kuala Lumpur were analyzed and compared. Heng Furnishing is a 42-year old family furniture business located in a double-story building, while The Curiosity Shop is a commercial vintage furniture business founded in 2005 in a shopping mall. Both businesses operate in a perfectly competitive market with standardized furniture products and no barriers to entry.
Heng Furnishing in Penang and The Curiosity Shop in Kuala Lumpur are two furniture businesses that were analyzed and compared. Heng Furnishing is a 42-year old family-run sole proprietorship that sells ready-made furniture and provides interior design services. The Curiosity Shop is a 10-year old commercial business that sells unique vintage furniture, decorative items, and provides restoration and design services. While Heng Furnishing aims to expand into mattress sales, The Curiosity Shop hopes to strengthen their team and supply quality products. Both businesses were found to differ in their locations, types of furniture sold, and financial situations.
FNBE 0814- ENGLISH II- ASSIGNMENT 2-REPORTkaiwenyeo
The document summarizes a research report comparing two furniture businesses - Heng Furnishing in Penang Island and The Curiosity Shop in Kuala Lumpur. It describes the history and operations of the two businesses, including their locations, products, services, competitors and strategies. It also provides background on the furniture trade in Malaysia. The group conducted interviews and research to analyze and compare the similarities and differences between the two businesses.
This document provides a group research report on a comparative analysis of two furniture businesses in Malaysia - Heng Furnishing in Penang Island and The Curiosity Shop in Kuala Lumpur. It includes descriptions of the businesses, the furniture trade in Malaysia, competitive analyses of each business, and recommendations. A group of eight students divided tasks like interviews, photos, and compiling the report to analyze similarities and differences between the two businesses that have operated for over 10 years in different locations.
The document provides a comparative analysis of two furniture businesses - Heng Furnishing located in Penang and The Curiousity Shop located in Kuala Lumpur. Heng Furnishing was established in 1973 and sells ready-made furniture while The Curiousity Shop was founded in 2005 and specializes in vintage furniture. While both businesses face competition, Heng Furnishing has been more commercially successful due to its longer operating time, established customer base, and reasonable pricing. The document concludes with recommendations to improve parking and expand premises for Heng Furnishing, and enhance advertising and product organization for The Curiousity Shop.
This document compares two furniture businesses - Heng Furnishing in Penang and The Curiousity Shop in Kuala Lumpur. Heng Furnishing was founded in 1973 and has one branch, focusing on ready-made and modern furniture. The Curiousity Shop was founded in 2005 and focuses on vintage furniture and decorative items. It provides restoration and design services. While Heng Furnishing earns around RM800,000 annually, The Curiousity Shop operates at a break-even level. The document recommends that Heng Furnishing expand its shop space and provide parking, while The Curiousity Shop improves advertising and arranges products by category.
This document compares two furniture businesses - Heng Furnishing in Penang and The Curiousity Shop in Kuala Lumpur. Heng Furnishing was founded in 1973 and has one branch, focusing on ready-made and modern furniture. The Curiousity Shop was founded in 2005 and focuses on vintage furniture and decorative items. It provides restoration and design services. While Heng Furnishing earns around RM800,000 annually, The Curiousity Shop operates at a break-even level. The document recommends that Heng Furnishing expand its shop space and provide parking, while The Curiousity Shop improves advertising and organizes its products better.
This document compares two furniture businesses - Heng Furnishing in Penang and The Curiousity Shop in Kuala Lumpur. Heng Furnishing was founded in 1973 and has one branch, focusing on ready-made and modern furniture. The Curiousity Shop was founded in 2005 and focuses on vintage furniture and decorative items. It provides restoration and design services. While Heng Furnishing earns around RM800,000 annually, The Curiousity Shop operates at a break-even level. The document recommends that Heng Furnishing expand its shop space and provide parking, while The Curiousity Shop improves advertising and organizes its products better.
This document compares two furniture businesses - Heng Furnishing in Penang and The Curiousity Shop in Kuala Lumpur. Heng Furnishing was founded in 1973 and sells modern furniture while The Curiousity Shop started in 2005 and specializes in vintage pieces. Heng Furnishing has four employees, annual revenue of RM800,000 and caters to local customers. The Curiousity Shop has two employees and breaks even, attracting designers and restaurants. Both businesses face competition and depend on seasons but employ different strategies like pricing and advertising. The analysis concludes Heng Furnishing is more commercially successful due to its longer history and operations. Recommendations include expanding Heng Furnishing's shop and more advertising
This document compares two furniture businesses - Heng Furnishing in Penang and The Curiousity Shop in Kuala Lumpur. Heng Furnishing was founded in 1973 and has one branch, focusing on ready-made and modern furniture. The Curiousity Shop was founded in 2005 and focuses on vintage furniture and decorative items. While Heng Furnishing earns about RM800,000 annually, The Curiousity Shop operates at a break-even level. Both businesses face competition and could improve through expanding operations, better organization, and increased advertising.
The research proposal : Rattan shops in PenangWoanchyin Chew
This document contains a research proposal and essay on the rattan trade in Penang Island, Malaysia. The proposal outlines the research questions, methodology, and expected outcomes of interviews with rattan shop owners. The essay summarizes interviews conducted at three rattan shops - Seang Hin Leong, Lee Soo Kee Rotan, and Ngai Sun. It describes the origins and operations of the family businesses, including products, customers, competitors, and challenges facing the rattan industry.
The document analyzes and compares three stationery businesses in Subang Jaya, Kuala Lumpur: Vision Art, Tee Seng Sdn Bhd, and Heng Co Stationery Shop. It discusses the history and background of each business, including when they were established and previous locations. It then provides a comparative analysis of the competitive traits of each business, such as their target customers, product offerings, pricing strategies, locations, and advantages/disadvantages. Overall, the document concludes that Vision Art is the most successful due to its diverse product selection and cheaper prices, while Heng Co has the lowest prices but caters to fewer local customers.
The document analyzes and compares three stationery businesses in Subang Jaya, Kuala Lumpur: Vision Art, Tee Seng Sdn Bhd, and Heng Co Stationery Shop. It discusses the history and background of each business, including when they were established and previous locations. It then provides a comparative analysis of the competitive traits of each business, such as their target customers, product offerings, pricing strategies, locations, and advantages/disadvantages. Overall, the document finds that Vision Art is the most successful due to its diverse product selection and cheaper prices, while Tee Seng has the highest prices but is most convenient locationally and Heng Co has the lowest prices and nearby location but caters
The document summarizes research conducted on three stationary shops in the Kuala Lumpur area: Vision Art, Tee Seng Sdn Bhd, and Heng Co Stationery Shop. Interviews were conducted with the owners to understand the history and operations of each business. Vision Art, located in Bandar Sunway, caters to art students and has diversified its products and services the most over its 20-year history. Tee Seng is located on the Taylor's University campus and benefits from a student customer base. Heng Co is the oldest at over 50 years but operates more as a passion project for its owner, with limited products and services compared to the other two shops. The document performs a comparative analysis
The document summarizes research conducted on three stationery shops in the Kuala Lumpur area: Vision Art, Tee Seng Sdn Bhd, and Heng Co Stationery Shop. Interviews were conducted with the owners to understand the history and operations of each business. Vision Art, located in Bandar Sunway, caters to art students and has diversified its products and services the most over its 20-year history. Tee Seng is located on the Taylor's University campus and relies on the convenience of its location for students. Heng Co is the oldest at over 50 years but operates more as a passion project for the owner in its residential neighborhood. The document compares the competitive strengths and weaknesses of each
The document summarizes research conducted on three stationery shops in the Kuala Lumpur area: Vision Art, Tee Seng Sdn Bhd, and Heng Co Stationery Shop. Interviews were conducted with the owners to understand the history and operations of each business. Vision Art, located in Bandar Sunway, caters to art students and has diversified its products and services the most over its 20-year history. Tee Seng Sdn Bhd has a strategic location within Taylor's University but faces competition. Heng Co is the oldest at over 50 years but operates more as a passion project with fewer competitive strategies as it is located in a residential area. The analysis compares the competitive advantages and disadvantages
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Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering
Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
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Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
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1. Palancharmy, Basic Civil Engineering, McGraw Hill publishers.
2. Satheesh Gopi, Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers.
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1. SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING AND DESIGN
FOUNDATION IN NATURAL BUILD ENVIRONMENT
PRESENTATION TITLE: A TALE OF TWO BUSINESSES – A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF 2
BUSINESSES OF SIMILAR INDUSTRY IN DIFFERENT
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS
GROUP MEMBERS:
NAMES STUDENT ID PRESENTATION / RESEARCH REPORT ROLES.
PANG KAI YUN 0319802
-TEAM COORDINATOR
-APPENDICES
-BIBLIOGRAPHY AND REFERENCE LISTS
SAM WEI YIN 0320364
-OBSTACLE FACED
-RECOMMENDATIONS
YEO KAI WEN 0319844
-INTERVIEW
-DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESSES
-MINUTES
TRACE GEW YEE 0320369
-INTERVIEW
-DESCRIPTION OF THE HISTORY OF THE TRADE
-INTERVIEW QUESTIONNAIRE
LIEW POH KA 0320424
-COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF COMPETITIVE TRAITS
-COMPARATIVE SUMMARY OF TABLE
-CONCLUSION
LEE SHZE HWA 0320053
-VIDEOGRAPHER
-PHOTOGRAPHER
-VIDEO
NG HUOY MIIN 0319097
-ARTISTIC COVER
-KEY SUMMARY
-PRESENTATION SLIDES
LEE KAILYN 0320273
-COMPETITORS
-STRATEGY APPLIED
-PHOTOGRAPHER
ENGLISH II / ENGLISH 2 (ELG 30605 / ENG 0205)
LECTURER: CASSANDRA WIJESURIA
SUBMISSION & PRESENTATION DATE: 5 JUNE 2015
2. 1
Content
No. Title Page
1. Key summary 2
2. Methodology 3
3. Description of the Furniture Trade in Malaysia 4
4. Brief Description of Heng Furnishing 6
5. Brief Description of The Curiousity Shop 9
6. Competitors of Heng Furnishing 12
7. Strategy employed by Heng Furnishing 13
8. Competitors of The Curiousity Shop 14
9. Strategy employed by The Curiousity Shop 15
10. Competitive Analysis Summary Table 16
11. Summary Table Of The Differences Between Both Business 17
12. Summary Table Of The Similarities Between Both Business 17
13. Conclusion 18
14. Obstacle Faced by New Business 19
15. Nature of Their Market 19
16. Recommendation 20
17. Bibliography 22
18. Appendices 23
18. Attachment 40
20. Reference 50
3. 2
Key summary
In this research assignment, we were required to write a report on a type of trade and
choose two businesses that which had been operating for more than 10 years. We did an
analysis about furniture shops which are in two of Malaysia’s highest populated regions,
which are Penang Island and Kuala Lumpur. In a group of eight, we researched and
interviewed two furniture firms of which one of them being a home based business (Heng
Furnishing, Penang Island) and another being a commercial based business (The Curiousity
Shop, Kuala Lumpur). We researched, analysed, compared and contrasted both businesses in
terms of businesses’ descriptions, businesses’ history of the trade, comparative analysis of the
businesses’ competitive traits and recommendations for the businesses.
4. 3
Methodology
To start with, we discussed on the type of trade we wanted to research. With having a
trip to Penang Island, we decided to choose furniture shops as our main idea because Penang
and Kuala Lumpur, both of these cities have furniture shops that could be found easily. Later
on, we listed down some possible choices of furniture shops in Penang Island and Kuala
Lumpur which was more convenient for us to go. After that, we have tried to contact with the
owners to make confirmation of the time we plan to leave for the interview.
We had chosen Heng Furnishing in Penang Island and The Curiousity Shop in Kuala
Lumpur as our interviewees. After arriving in the shops, we had introduced ourselves and
started to interview. We had asked our interview questions and took some photo with our
interviewees before we left. At the end, after collecting the information from our interviewees,
we organized and combine it into the report.
5. 4
Description of the Furniture Trade in Malaysia
Furniture design has been a part of the human experience since the beginning of
history. Evidence of furniture survives from as far back as the Neolithic Period. Neolithic
people used stone to build cupboards, dressers, beds, shelves and seats. Ancient furniture
from the 8th-century BC includes tables and serving stands. The furniture of the Middle
Ages was usually heavy, oak, and ornamented. Furniture design expanded during the Italian
Renaissance of the fourteenth and fifteenth century. The seventeenth century, in both
Southern and Northern Europe, was characterized by opulent, often gilded Baroque designs.
The nineteenth century is usually defined by revival styles. The first three-quarters of the
twentieth century are often seen as the march towards Modernism. One unique outgrowth of
post-modern furniture design is a return to natural shapes and textures.
Over the years, the Malaysian Furniture industry has undergone dynamic
transformation from a traditional cottage operation to a technology driven industry. With
more than 2,400 furniture companies, the furniture industry is one of Malaysia’s biggest
revenue earners, exporting over RM 7 billion to more than 160 countries annually. This is
attributed to a strong manufacturing foundation that evolved from being a provider of raw
materials, an abundance of high quality wood SUPPLIES, skilled workers, excellent design
capabilities and good manufacturing practices.
6. 5
In addition to local wood furniture, Malaysia offers a rich variety of options,
including furniture from imported woods, plastic, metal, composite and a combination of
materials. To keep abreast with development, Malaysian furniture makers use innovative
mixes of materials such as wood, composite, polyethylene and metal, producing designs that
are both functional and aesthetic.
A common thread that runs through Malaysian furniture are quality designs that suit
the lifestyle and taste of different generations. From regular furniture to designer items, the
variety of creativity in the Malaysian design delights even the veteran collector and the
experienced theme decorator. In the effort to go green, Malaysian manufacturers are adopting
green manufacturing methods and incorporate sustainable and chemical free fabric fibres in
their upholsteries, apart using green wood.
Besides catering for homes, Malaysian furniture is penetrating high end applications
for today’s discerning market. Increasingly, five-star resorts and spas are leveraging on the
evergreen appeal of Malaysian made furniture to imbue their setting with a natural ambiance.
Hence, Malaysia supplier does not only cater for the end user, but also SUPPLY for contracts
and institutional users such as hotels, stadiums, conference centres, schools, hospitals and F1
lounges. Malaysian furniture companies have progressed from original equipment
manufacturer (OEM) to the original brand manufacturer (OBM), with some penetrating the
premium original design manufacturer (ODM) segment for all types of furniture applications.
Having enhanced capacity and capabilities in producing furniture of quality,
innovative designs, coupled with aggressive marketing and brand development, Malaysia is
amongst the leading global producer of furniture with a wide variety of offerings for all
industries.
7. 6
Brief Description of Heng Furnishing
Heng Furnishing is currently located in 23-E Mk13, Jalan Ayer Itam, 1500, Penang. It
is a family based business. It had opened 42 years since 1973 by Yeoh Hun Beng. The name
of the Heng Furnishing is named after the owner, Yeoh Hun Beng. He started to do this
business because of the demand from the locals. As he grew older, he passed his business to
his son, Yeoh Tze Xiang. Heng Furnishing is a sole trader business which means that this
business has one branch. Previously, they had own another branch not too far away from the
current shop. Unfortunately, the shop closed 4 years ago due to rental issues. There are 4
employees, which hired by the owner. All the employees are local and one of them is their
beloved uncle.
Heng Furnishing opens daily from 9am to 9pm. Heng Furnishing sells all kinds of
furniture such as dining table, coffee table, bedroom set and mattress. They also do interior
decorating and it is taking a new step into furniture buying experience. They are combining
both interior decoration and ready-made furniture under one roof to give you a new shopping
experience. Moreover, they also provide standard services just how normal furniture shops
will do such as delivery service.
This business has an annual revenue figure of roughly RM 800,000.00. Their sales are
depending on festive seasons. The business usually has a cycle in a year. If they are in a good
season, they will have average 30 customers in 1 day. If they are in a bad day, there won’t be
any customer coming in. According to Mr. Yeoh, most of their customers are people who live
nearby. They usually are long-term customers.
8. 7
Furthermore, there would be new product release in every month. Mr Yeoh said that
they are searching for new product every day. If they discover some new furniture that is
saleable, they will take it and sell to the customer. Whenever the product release, he would
suggest to his customers when his customers come in.
Heng furnishing's future plan is to monopolize the mattress because his father is
interested in mattress. He plans to open a purely mattress base store somewhere in Penang in
2 or 3 years.
9. 8
Some of the furniture sold in Heng Furnishing.
Sofa Rectangle dining table
Round dining table Bed
Mattress Cupboard
10. 9
Brief Description of The Curiosity Shop
The curiosity shop is currently located in No.134, Jalan Sungai Besi, 57100, Kuala
Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur. It is a commercial business and it was founded
in 2005 by Danny Ho and his co-partner. According to Danny Ho, he said that at first they
started this business with their hobby. They name the shop as ''The Curiosity Shop'' because
they want the customer to be surprised when they walk in the shop. When there is a
“surprise”, they will be “curios”. Therefore, they decided to name ''The Curiosity Shop''.
They have two employees in the shop assisting them. They have a warehouse which is
located at Sungai Besi nearby HELP University.
The Curiosity Shop opens daily from 10am to 10pm. The furniture sells in the
Curiosity Shop is very rare and unique because they sell vintage furniture. Besides furniture,
they also sell decorative objects, lighting, collectable item, painting and fabric. Although it is
just a small shop, but they provide different services to their customer such as restoration,
recreate, redesign, interior design, mass production, rental and consignment.
The customers of the Curiosity Shop are in different types. First are the regular
customers that directly deal with them. Second are the designer, developers and restaurant’s
owner. These are the main customers of the shop. They need to pay a visit to the café and
restaurant to deal with them.
11. 10
Actually, the Curiosity Shop is in break-even condition. Mr Danny told us that they
had faced obstacles when they first started their business. They started their business in an old
house located in Changkat, Bukit Bintang. They do not have exposure to the customer
because the building is not visible. They had no sales in a month so their business has been
losing money for 6 years. They decide to continue to run their business because they have
projects on going. They do not want to disappoint their customer.
The Curiosity Shop's future plan is they hope to build a better and a strong team.
Moreover, they want their business focus on the quality of their product such as supply.
12. 11
Some of the furniture sold in The Curiosity Shop:
Lighting Collectable item
Decorative objects Painting
Wooden rocker Sofa
13. 12
Competitors of Heng Furnishing
Kingkoil CorporationSdn Bhd
King Koil Malaysia was incorporated in 1983
and since its inception has been the
leading manufacturer and supplier of
high quality sleep related products in
Malaysia. King Koil's goal is to offer only
the highest quality, selection and service to
meet the demands of today's changing
markets. Today, King Koil Malaysia services
a network of over 2,000 furniture dealers,
interior decorators, hospitals, hostels and
hotel chains in addition to the export market.
NewtonFurnishing & Interior
Newton Furnishing & Interior located in
Jalan Air Itam, which is the same road as
Heng Furnishing. Newton & Furnishing
Interior produced office furniture. Business
services include furniture dealers and retail.
Dekea Furniture DesignCentre
Dekea Furniture Design Centre located in
Jalan Air Itam, which is also the same road
where Heng Furnishing is located. Dekea
Furniture Design Centre sells modern
furniture and provide interior design.
14. 13
Strategy employed by Heng Furnishing
Strategy Description
Pricing The prices of the furniture are reasonable and affordable.
Service and product
different
Heng Furnishing provides standard service that every
furniture shop has, such as delivery service. They also
provide interior design for customers.
Quality of Service Heng Furnishing provides very good quality service. The
owner of Heng Furnishing is very friendly. The worker at
there will communicate with customers and understand
their needs and provide advices for the customer. They also
provide delivery and help customers to set up their
furniture.
Advertising Heng furnishing promotes their business through Facebook
page and their official website. They will put an overview
of the company and a description of their product or service
on their Facebook page and their official website to
promote their business.
15. 14
Competitors of The Curiousity Shop
Stanzo Collection
Stanzo Collection is a retailer, which offers
the variety of Scandinavian design and Zen
style furniture. They also sell contemporary
lighting. “Stanzo” is an Italian term, which
literally means “rooms”.
Harvey Norman
Harvey Norman, from Australia, provides a
wide range of Electrical, Computers,
Furniture and Bedding products. Harvey
Norman has a prominent international
presence with over 260 stores in Australia,
New Zealand, Ireland, Slovenia, Singapore
and Malaysia. Harvey Norman stresses on 4-
in-1 concept and carries a huge range of
products ranging from the latest home
entertainment systems to the most innovative
home appliances.
Stoolicious
Stoolocious is located at the lower ground
floor of 1 Mont Kiara. The shop sells all sorts
of colourful stools, from adult stools to baby
stools. It also sells baby chair, coffee table,
trolley and corner rack.
16. 15
Strategy employed by The Curiousity Shop
Strategy Description
Pricing The prices of the furniture are reasonable compared to
others furniture shop that sells vintage furniture.
Service and product
different
The Curiousity Shop also provides a lot of service such as
as restoration recreate, redesign, interior design, mass
production, rental and consignment to customers. Besides
furniture, they also sell decorative objects, lighting,
collectable item, painting and fabric.
Quality of Service The Curiousity Shop also provides excellent quality service.
The owner and his partner treat their customers with respect
while interacting with them in a friendly way. They will
listen and understand what their customers want and need.
Advertising The Curiousity Shop also promotes their business through
Facebook page and their official website. Besides updating
their latest product on Facebook , The Curiousity Shop also
uses Facebook to interact with their followers. They will
create special events and limited-time promotions and invite
their followers, and it helps them to grow their fan base.
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Competitive Analysis Summary Table
Competitive Traits Heng Furnishing The Curiosity Shop
1. Number of
Competitors
6 to 7 3 to 5
2. Barrier to Entry No barriers to entry. This is
because new firms can enter
and exit the market freely.
No barriers to entry. This is
because new firms can enter
and exit the market freely.
3. Differentiated or
Standardized Products
Standardized Products Standardized Products
4. Pricing Power Price taker. They have no
pricing power because the
products sold in the market
are standardized products,
they are all the same.
Therefore, the customers
treat all products as the
same and will buy only at
the lowest price.
Price taker. They have no
pricing power because the
products sold in the market
are standardized products,
they are all the same.
Therefore, the customers
treat all products as the same
and will buy only at the
lowest price.
5. Other Characteristics -Release new product within
1 month
-Provide interior decoration
-Update their website
frequently
-Provide a lot of service such
as restoration, recreate,
redesign, interior design,
mass production, rental and
consignment
6. Verdict Perfect competitive Perfect competitive
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Summary Table Of The Differences Between Both Businesses
Heng Furnishing Differences The Curiosity Shop
1973 When it was founded 2005
Yeoh Hun Beng Founder Danny Ho
1 Number of Founder 2
Demand of local What prompted to start
this business
Hobby
Heng Furnishing is located in
a double storey building at
Jalan Ayer Itam, Penang
Location The Curiousity Shop is
located in a commercial
building at Mont Kiara,
Kuala Lumpur
Eight hundred thousand
RM 800 000
Annual Revenue Figure Break even
0 Number of
warehouse
1, at Sungai Besi near HELP
University
4 Number of employees 2
Around 30 Number of customer -
People live nearby Who are the customers Designer, developers and
restaurants owner
6 Number of competitor 3
9am-9pm Business Hour 9am-7pm
Mattress Future Plan Build a strong team
Modern furniture Type of Product Vintage furniture, decorative
objects, lighting, collectable
item, painting and fabric
Services and quality Strategy Different product and
services
Home base Business Operation Commercial
Summary Table Of The Similarities Between Both Businesses
Heng Furnishing Similarities The Curiosity Shop
0 Number of branches 0
Furniture Main Product Sold Furniture
Lead by the owner Leader Lead by the owner
Depends on season Best Seller Depends on season
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Conclusion
Based on our analysis of both businesses, the business that is more commercially
successful is Heng Furnishing. This is because Heng Furnishing has been established earlier
than The Curiousity Shop. Even though Heng Furnishing does not have any branches, it has
many long-term customers who live nearby. There are not many people will choose old
furniture to decorate their house instead of modern furniture. Heng furnishing’s business hour
is longer compared to The Curiousity Shop and this shows a strong advantage in order to
attract more customers. The pricing of furniture for Heng Furnishing is not too costly
compare to The Curiousity Shop because The Curiousity Shop is selling those rare furniture
and decoration which are more expensive than Heng Furnishing that sell normal furniture
such as mattress, dining table, sofas and etc. Therefore, Heng Furnishing is more
commercially successful than The Curiosity Shop.
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Obstacle Faced by New Business
The obstacle faced by new business who wishes to enter the furniture market is lack
of publicity. They are not well-known from the start since it is a perfect competitive market.
They need to put a lot of effort in promoting their shop through social media. Besides, they
will not have many customers or even no customers visiting their shop in a day. Customers
always prefer to visit existing business rather than a newly formed business because the
customers are more confident with what they are familiar with. So they can’t make money in
the first few years they started their business. Moreover, the location of the shop also affects
the number of customers visiting the shop. They need to choose a location that is easily
visible.
Nature of Their Markets
Both furniture shops are in a perfectly competitive market. There are a lot of furniture
shops in the same area selling the same product. The furniture shops have no barriers to entry.
This means that new firms can enter and exit the market freely. Besides, the furniture shops
have no pricing power. They have no pricing power because the products sold in the market
are standardized products, they are all the same. Therefore, the customers treat all products as
the same and will buy only at the lowest price.
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Recommendation
Heng Furnishing
1. Provide private parking for the customers
Heng Furnishing is located at the roadside. There is no parking at the roadside. There
are plenty of places to park in front of the shop, but it is always full. When there is no parking,
people will just pass by. Although they noticed the shop and they have interest to stop by and
have a look, when there is no parking, they will just give up and walk away. Besides, it is
also very dangerous to stop at the roadside to wait for parking. It will also block the traffic of
the main road.
Heng Furnishing should prepare private parking for the customer in front of their shop.
When they prepare a private parking for the customer, they will notice that this shop has good
service so they will have a good impression of the shop. When they have a good impression,
they tend to buy the furniture from this shop.
2. Expand their shop
When we walk inside Heng furnishing, the walkway is very narrow because the shop
is full of furniture. We need to be very careful when we are observing the shop because we
scare we will break the furniture. Moreover, the shops look very messy because there is too
many furniture inside and it is not organized. You can’t walk near to the furniture to have a
proper look. You can just observe the furniture from a far distance. Furthermore, the
signboard of the shop is quite small and hardly visible.
Heng Furnishing needs to expand their shop so that they can display their furniture
neat and tidy. This makes the customer to have a clearer look of all the furniture of the shop.
They can walk near to the furniture to have a proper look. They need to change to a bigger
and attractive signboard so that people can see their signboard from a far distance.
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The Curiousity shop
1. Do more advertising about the shop.
The Curiosity Shop is located at a corner inside of the highest floor of the shopping mall.
The exposure of the shop is very low because the shop is lack of advertisement and publicity.
We also notice that there are very few people in the shopping mall. Although they have their
official website and Facebook page, but the shop is still unnoticeable. The shop has already
open for 10 years, but their business is still breaking even. Besides, the atmosphere of the
shop is very dark. When we are looking for the shop, we just pass by it.
The Curiosity Shop should put more effort on advertising their shop. Advertising and
publicity can be taken another further step through mass media such as newspaper and
television. This will make more people know about the shop.
2. Rearrange allproduct basedon categories.
The shop does not arrange their furniture properly. They just put their furniture on the
floor. It looks very messy and unorganized. There are a lot of things on the table because they
do not just sell furniture, but also decorative objects, lighting, collectable item, painting and
fabric. It is hard for the customers that are searching for the specific category. Moreover, the
cabinet is covered by the decorative objects and collectable item so it is hard to see the
cabinet.
The Curiosity Shop should arrange all the products based on categories. This will make
the shop look tidy and neat so that people will be interested to come into your shop.
Furthermore, it is easier for the customer to search the products they are looking for.
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Appendices
Appendix 1 : Interview Question
1. When was the business started? How many years?
2. Why the name of the business is …?
3. Who is the founder of this business?
4. Are you the sole owner of this business or you have other partners working with you?
5. What is the motive of starting this business?
6. Can you tell us briefly about the background and history of your business?
7. What are the number of branches and employees?
8. What are the main products being sold here?
9. Which category is bestselling?
10. Who are your customers?
11. What is the estimation number of customers that visit your business daily/monthly?
12. Will there be more customers during festive seasons?
13. How much is the rough annual revenue figure?
14. Can you please tell us the brief history and recent development of your business? (i.e.
what has the business accomplished or what changes have occurred in the business over
the past 3 - 5 years).
15. Do you have many competitors?
16. Is the business constantly facing strong competition from other competitors? What
strategies have they used to compete with you?
17. How do you compete with your competitors? What strategies were/are employed ?
18. Generally, do you feel it is easy or hard to enter this market? Why?
19. How much capital is required to start this business? What, if any, specialized field of
knowledge do you need to run this business?
20. How often do you release a new product (this assumes the business sells differentiated
products)?
21. Are your pricing decisions strongly affected by your competitors?
22. What are the obstacles faced by new businesses who wish to enter the market today? Are
they hard to overcome?
23. What is your future plan for the business?
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Appendix 2 : Interview question with answer
Heng Furnishing
Date: 2nd May 2015
Time: 1.00p.m. – 1.30p.m.
Location: Jalan Ayer Itam, Georgetown, Penang.
Interviewed Person: Mr. Yeoh Tze Siang
Job position: Owner
Office Phone Number: +604 828 8268
E-mail Address: hengfurnishing@gmail.com
Q: When was the business started? How many years?
A: Heng furnishing is my father business. A family based business. It is been around 1973.
It is about 42 years.
Q: Who is the founder of this business?
A: My father named is Yeoh Hun Beng.
Q: What is the motive of starting this business?
A: Indicated to the local, cater to the local. Local demand furniture, simple as that.
Q: Do you have any branches?
A: I use to have, but I no longer have it anymore because of rental issue. It is not too far
away. It is just further down the road. But now is close for the past 3 or 4 years.
Q: Do you have any employees?
A: Of course, I have about 4 employees. All are locals. I have my uncle helping me out. My
own uncle.
Q: What are the main products being sold here?
A: Anything from your garden up to your bedroom, up to your kitchen, dining tables, dining
area, everything. Except for build in product, build in furniture like for example people
do the nice match kitchen cabinet. I didn’t do that. That is the only things that I didn’t
do. I just sell ready make product.
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Q: Which category is the best seller?
A: Usually 1 year there is a cycle. Like wedding month will be bed room set and mattress.
Before Chinese New Year is dining table, TV cabinet and coffee table. Than at certain
time like now, is very quiet.
Q: Do you have any competitors?
A: There are a lot of competitors in the market, big and small. I cannot give you an amount
because there is a lot. If you just go down here, down this road, there is about 6 furniture
shop. There are Pakistani, Design Crest, Pandamas and Kong Seng.
Q: How do you face your competitors?
A: Different product, services. Anyone can sell anything cheap. If I sell anything cheap
people would buy it definitely. But how long enough to stay in the market there is where
we step up. We go by service.
Q: Who are your customers?
A: People who live nearby here. Long term customer usually.
Q: What is the estimation number of customers that visit your business daily/monthly?
A: Usually about 1 day, average on good month, if you count per customer not per people
coming in, is about 30. If a bad day is zero.
Q: How much is the rough annual revenue figure?
A: Talking about turnover once is about RM 800,000.
Q: Do you feel very easy or hard to enter this market?
A: Enter this market is easy. It is really easy, it is not too hard. As long as you have money,
and your money is not needed to turnover a lot. Than u need at least a little bit of skill,
than you are fine already. It is just that how long u can keep going. Like we have been
going along for 40 years, so we have a service line, we have a portfolio, so pretty relax.
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Q: How much capital is required to start this business?
A: I don’t know that. Depending of what kind of market you want about. In KL, they are
entering a specific market, specifically for mattress, specifically for furniture. So it is
depend on what they are going in. For example, they are talking about mattress, most
probably your start up revenue plus rental, I don’t know the rental like in KL, but in
Penang, probably about RM 100,000 or RM300,000. It wouldn’t be a problem,
depending on how big you want to do. It is very subjective when you ask this question.
Q: How often u release a new product?
A: New product is dependent on whether my supply is as new product so far, but we will
keep searching for new product every single day. If something new and we see there is
sellable, we will take it. If it is not sellable, than we will say like want to give it a goal or
not. So usually within 1 month there is definitely something new.
Q: Are your pricing decisions strongly affected by your competitors?
A: I can say yes. Before that, we don’t really get affected because we are selling service and
product. Some people are just selling product. That’s the different.
Q: What are the obstacles faced by new businesses who wish to enter the market today? Are
they hard to overcome?
A: In my opinion, competitive, pricing and sales person. If I hire a sales person is down to
the sales person ability to sell. A particular that he has a product right, he buy a product
from us, sometimes there is problem, how fast can you solve it. Our solving time usually
is 3 days or 4 days. And there is a problem.
Q: What is your future plan?
A: In future plan this is some plan to monopolize the mattress. My father is interested in
mattress. So in the future, most probably now the market is a bit quite, so probably about
2 years 3 years from now, I was planning to open a purely mattress base store
somewhere in town.
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The Curiousity Shop
Date: 13th May 2015
Time: 1.30p.m. – 2.00p.m.
Location: 1 Mont Kiara, Jalan Kiara 1, Kuala Lumpur.
Interviewed Person: Mr. Danny Ho
Job position: Owner
Office Phone Number: +6017 853 6660
E-mail Address: dannyhce@gmail.com
Q: When was the business started?
A: 10 years ago. 2005.
Q: Why the name of the business is “the curiosity”?
A: Actually when we start, we don’t have a direction because the business of nature is old.
When it is old, we don’t have a guide line. What direction we want to go and the product
what you expect. Although you know what furniture is, but you don’t know what year
what period, what is the thing behind for you to. When you come in, it will surprise you.
A surprise mean a curiosity is the question mark. That’s why we create the name
curiosity.
Q: Who is the founder of the business?
A: Actually me and my co-founder, my co-founder will be my partner. Two of us run the
business.
Q: What is the motive of starting this business?
A: Actually I started up just because of hobby. During the time I have other business, so I
start up this one as a hobby. Then slowly throughout the year it becomes a business.
Now is already my main business.
Q: Do you have any branches?
A: So far we have warehouse around KL. I think near HELP University in Sungai Besi area.
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Q: How many employees you have?
A: For this particular shop I only have 2. Both are local.
Q: What is the main product sold here?
A: Very subjective because we are targeted as furniture, so basically furniture is our main
target. Throughout the year we do make new furniture to compromise to retail
commercial people.
Q: Which category is the best seller?
A: Actually, they all have their own need. If you have a house, you definitely need a dining
and definitely need a sofa. So we don’t have a guide line which one is the best seller.
Q: What is the estimation number of customers that visit your business?
A: For this particular mall, we don’t aspect high traffic. Because it is no matter what it is
still made good more. What we want is quality and quantity. When the customer they
come in, we value them because when they come in, they know what they want, what
they know about our business. For example my business moves to Sunway. Sunway we
have a very rich market there because of they need local and also people they are not
expose to our business. So it is difficult for them to understand our business nature. So
back to dollar we can’t do business.
Q: Do you have any regular customer?
A: Yes, we do. Our customer got a few types, one will be commercial, residential, directly
deal with them. They will come in buy 1 or 2 pieces and sometimes occasionally come
back. They are not heavy buyer because you can’t buy many furniture in your house
also. So our main repeat customer will be the designer, developer and also restaurant
owner. When they open branches, they definitely need us to supply them furniture. So
like today we go to café, restaurant, sometimes you think that why they have so much of
old piece, why they have something that can make the shop look old. So we are the
people that supply them. So that is how our business running to sustain.
Q: Will there be more customers during specific season?
A: Yes and No. During Chines New Year very slow, my Christmas time very good . It is
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about the season. I can’t say when they have a holiday or festive season, we good sale.
We are very determine on the customer.
Q: Do you have any competitors?
A: Actually not really, for our things very knish and very rare. When we say rare meaning
because is old and you only found that piece that’s all, you can’t find it. Unless I produce
it or is very common old piece that people still can find in their home or hometown.
Q: How do you compete with your competitors?
A: Services, quality and principle.
Q: Do you feel easy or hard to enter this market?
A: Actually, we have been in this market a while already. Consider the old batch of people.
I think the hard part is to keep the business. Actually start is easy, who can also start the
business. To maintain it for 10 years is a task.
Q: Are your pricing decisions strongly affected by your competitors?
A: Not really.
Q: Does your business face any obstacle?
A: Yes. We can maybe 1 month no sales. During the back than when we rented our old
houses back in Changkat, Bukit Bintang. First they are not visibility. We are just in the
own building itself so we don’t have exposure to the customer. Only people that know us
or saw us from the blog, Facebook, they only will come. We have been so called take
care of this business for more than 6 to 7 years. Just to grow it and make it strong. So
technically 6 years is losing money.
Q: What is your future plan?
A: Well of course for everyone the plan is make more money. For us we don’t want to grow
big, we want to grow strong team, we are building team, but we don’t see ourselves open
out a branches or something because this business are quality and also the supply are
very important. When you have more you are out of control. That’s all in quality, no
more.
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Q: What is the annual revenue figure?
A: I can say base on a year, is actually, based on retail itself not my project. I can say break
even. You might say why are we doing it, we have project. For the shop it just a show
and retail. It is a show room. So shop I can’t make money sometimes I lose money. The
advice is shopping mall you technically can’t make money.
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The Curiousity Shop
Official website : http://thecuriousitygallery.blogspot.com/
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/thecuriousity/timeline?ref=page_internal
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Appendix 4 : Business card
Heng Furnishing
Yeoh Tze Siang
Yeoh Hun Beng, founder of Heng Furnishing
The Curiousity Shop
Danny Ho
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Appendix 5 : Minutes of the meeting
Minutes 1
DATE: 23 April 2015 (Thursday)
TIME: 10AM-11AM
VENUE: E8.02
NAMES OF GROUP MEMBERS TUTORIAL GROUP ROLE
Pang Kai Yun Thursday Leader
Yeo Kai Wen Wednesday Secretary
Trace Gew Yee Thursday Member
Liew Poh Ka Thursday Member
Lee Shze Hwa Thursday Member
Ng Huoy Miin Thursday Member
Lee Kailyn Thursday Member
Sam Wei Yin Thursday Member
NO. ACTIVITY ACTION TAKEN BY
1. Introduction
-The main purpose of the meeting is to decide the type of
business to research
Pang Kai Yun
2. Discussion
- Decision of business line for research purposes.
Guesthouse, wedding shop, batik shop, traditional biscuit
shop
All members
- Decision of choices regarding location of businesses. All members
- Listing of interview questions. All members
-Minutes of meeting will be recorded by Yeo Kai Wen All members
-Artistic cover will be designed by Ng Huoy Miin All members
3. Conclusion
-We decided to use guesthouse as our business All members
-The interview question has finalize All members
-Next meeting will be on 27 April 2015 (Monday) All members
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Minutes 2
DATE: 27 April 2015 (Monday)
TIME: 11AM-12PM
VENUE: Outside Library
NAMES OF GROUP MEMBERS TUTORIAL GROUP ROLE
Pang Kai Yun Thursday Leader
Yeo Kai Wen Wednesday Secretary
Trace Gew Yee Thursday Member
Liew Poh Ka Thursday Member
Lee Shze Hwa Thursday Member
Ng Huoy Miin Thursday Member
Lee Kailyn Thursday Member
Sam Wei Yin Thursday Member
NO. ACTIVITY ACTION TAKEN BY
1. Introduction
-Role of group member during interview Pang Kai Yun
2. Discussion
-Business has change from guesthouse to furniture shop
because all guest houses are not over 10 years.
All members
-Distribution of roles between group members.
Trace Gew Yee: Interview
Yeo Kai Wen: Interview
Lee Shze Hwa: Videographer
Liew Poh Ka: Videographer
Lee Kailyn: Photograper
Ng Huoy Miin: Photograper
Sam Wei Yin: Record notes of interviewee
Pang Kai Yun: Record notes of interviewee
All members
-Finalization of business line and locations.
Penang: Heng Furnishing
Kuala Lumpur: The Curiousity Shop
All members
-Equipment needed during interview
Camera
All members
3. Conclusion
-Next meeting will to be confirmed All members
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Minutes 3
DATE: 14 May 2015 (Thursday)
TIME: 10AM-11AM
VENUE: E8.02
NAMES OF GROUP MEMBERS TUTORIAL GROUP ROLE
Pang Kai Yun Thursday Leader
Yeo Kai Wen Wednesday Secretary
Trace Gew Yee Thursday Member
Liew Poh Ka Thursday Member
Lee Shze Hwa Thursday Member
Ng Huoy Miin Thursday Member
Lee Kailyn Thursday Member
Sam Wei Yin Thursday Member
NO. ACTIVITY ACTION TAKEN BY
1. Introduction
- Role of group member for report assignment Pang Kai Yun
2. Discussion
-Distribution of roles between group members.
Trace Gew Yee: History of trade
Yeo Kai Wen: Brief description
Lee Shze Hwa: Video
Liew Poh Ka: Comparative analysis, conclusion
Lee Kailyn: Competitors, strategy
Ng Huoy Miin: Cover page, content, key summary
Sam Wei Yin: Obstacle faced, recommendation
Pang Kai Yun: Appendices, bibliography, reference
All members
-Interview question and answer will complete on Friday Sam Wei Yin
3. Conclusion
-All work need to be done on 18 May 2015 All members
-Next meeting will be on 18 May 2015 All members
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Minutes 4
DATE: 18 May 2015 (Monday)
TIME: 11AM-12PM
VENUE: Outside Library
NAMES OF GROUP MEMBERS TUTORIAL GROUP ROLE
Pang Kai Yun Thursday Leader
Yeo Kai Wen Wednesday Secretary
Trace Gew Yee Thursday Member
Liew Poh Ka Thursday Member
Lee Shze Hwa Thursday Member
Ng Huoy Miin Thursday Member
Lee Kailyn Thursday Member
Sam Wei Yin Thursday Member
NO. ACTIVITY ACTION TAKEN BY
1. Introduction
-Finalization of the compiled research report. Pang Kai Yun
2. Discussion
-History of trade
Done
Trace Gew Yee
-Brief description
Not complete, need to edit again
Yeo Kai Wen
-Video
Video is too long, need to edit again
Lee Shze Hwa
-Comparative analysis, conclusion
Done
Liew Poh Ka
-Competitors, strategy
Done
Lee Kailyn
-Artistic cover
Done, but the size is not in A4 size
Ng Huoy Miin
-Obstacle faced, recommendation
Done
Sam Wei Yin
-Appendices, bibliography, reference
Minutes of meeting haven done
Pang Kai Yun
-Preparation of presentation slides. All members
3. Conclusion
-Complete all the work and send it on 20 May 2015 Pang Kai Yun
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Appendix 6 : Photos
Heng Furnishing
Sofa Dining table
Interviewing Recording video
Group photo Chatting with the owner’s employee
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