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.
Ratan Tata is an Indian industrialist who served as the Chairman of Tata Sons. He was born into the wealthy Parsi Tata family and received degrees from Cornell University and Harvard Business School. After joining Tata Group in 1962, he took over as Chairman in 1981 and grew the company significantly. Under his leadership, Tata Group expanded into new business sectors and made major international acquisitions, including Jaguar Land Rover, Tetley, and Corus Steel. Ratan Tata is credited with transforming Tata Group into a global business while maintaining its values of integrity and responsibility. He retired as Chairman in 2012 after leading the company for over 30 years.
nestle International business management slidesaqsaz
The document provides information about Nestle, a Swiss multinational food and drink processing conglomerate. It details that Nestle was founded in 1866 by Henri Nestle and has grown to be the largest food company in the world, present in 191 countries with 447 factories and 339,000 employees. The document also summarizes Nestle's operations, products, strategies, history of growth, and controversies.
This document outlines a project submitted by Prashant K. Roy on the character ethics of Nestle. It includes an index, introduction, research methodology, conceptual discussion, data analysis, findings and recommendations. The project was submitted to Mrs. Anshika Rajvanshi and guided by her for partial fulfillment of a BBA degree.
Colgate-Palmolive is a global consumer products company founded in 1806. It has a portfolio of oral care, personal care, home care, and pet nutrition products, including Colgate toothpaste, Irish Spring soap, and Hill's pet food. Colgate-Palmolive has annual revenue of over $17 billion and operates in over 200 countries. The company aims to be the best global consumer products company through caring about people, global teamwork, and continuous improvement. It seeks to understand consumers, launch innovative new products, and strengthen its worldwide leadership.
A PROJECT REPORT On Product: Tetley tea by TataABHILASH DUTTA
Project about Tetley tea by Tata Consumer Products Ltd. and its Manufacturer (with Statistics)
2. Brief about the Variants and SKUs available
3. Identify the Values offered by the Tetley tea by Tata Consumer Products Ltd.
4. SWOT Analysis Tetley tea by Tata Consumer Products Ltd.
5. Identify 2 major Competitors and Brief about them
6. How Tetley tea by Tata Consumer Products Ltd. differentiates from its Competitors in terms of: Value, Feature, Price,
Promotion
7. Brief about the Buying Process of Tetley tea by Tata Consumer Products Ltd.
8. Brief about the Selling Process of Tetley tea by Tata Consumer Products Ltd.
9. Identify the Factors that influences the Buying Behavior for the Tetley tea by Tata Consumer Products Ltd.
10. Analyze the Marketing Mix (4 Ps) of the Tetley tea by Tata Consumer Products Ltd.
The document outlines a proposal for a chocolate manufacturing and sales company called "Chocolab". The company will be located in Kalapet and manufacture plain, milk, and fruit & nut chocolates. It will target consumers of all age groups in Pondicherry through retailers, wholesalers, and traders. The company aims to compete based on taste and quality and will be a partnership with roles including 2 finance managers, 2 marketing managers, 1 accountant, and 1 general manager.
Jack Ma is a Chinese business magnate and philanthropist who is the founder and executive chairman of Alibaba Group, a global technology conglomerate. He struggled in his youth, failing college entrance exams multiple times and getting rejected from many jobs, but persevered. In 1999, he founded Alibaba in his apartment with 18 friends. Under his leadership, Alibaba has grown to become one of the largest e-commerce companies in the world. Throughout his career, Jack Ma has faced many failures and rejections but overcome them through resolve, hard work, and vision to build a multibillion-dollar global technology giant.
Group 1 consists of Pragathi, Subha, Jaideep, Preeti, and Gayatri, Afsal. The document provides an overview of Titan Company including its establishment in 1984, expansion into watches and jewelry in 1994, and the launch of its jewelry brand Tanishq. It discusses Titan's marketing mix of product, price, place, and promotion. It also covers Titan's customer services, segmentation and positioning strategies, and its turnaround story after an unsuccessful initial launch. Finally, it performs a SWOT analysis of Titan's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
Ratan Tata is an Indian industrialist who served as the Chairman of Tata Sons. He was born into the wealthy Parsi Tata family and received degrees from Cornell University and Harvard Business School. After joining Tata Group in 1962, he took over as Chairman in 1981 and grew the company significantly. Under his leadership, Tata Group expanded into new business sectors and made major international acquisitions, including Jaguar Land Rover, Tetley, and Corus Steel. Ratan Tata is credited with transforming Tata Group into a global business while maintaining its values of integrity and responsibility. He retired as Chairman in 2012 after leading the company for over 30 years.
nestle International business management slidesaqsaz
The document provides information about Nestle, a Swiss multinational food and drink processing conglomerate. It details that Nestle was founded in 1866 by Henri Nestle and has grown to be the largest food company in the world, present in 191 countries with 447 factories and 339,000 employees. The document also summarizes Nestle's operations, products, strategies, history of growth, and controversies.
This document outlines a project submitted by Prashant K. Roy on the character ethics of Nestle. It includes an index, introduction, research methodology, conceptual discussion, data analysis, findings and recommendations. The project was submitted to Mrs. Anshika Rajvanshi and guided by her for partial fulfillment of a BBA degree.
Colgate-Palmolive is a global consumer products company founded in 1806. It has a portfolio of oral care, personal care, home care, and pet nutrition products, including Colgate toothpaste, Irish Spring soap, and Hill's pet food. Colgate-Palmolive has annual revenue of over $17 billion and operates in over 200 countries. The company aims to be the best global consumer products company through caring about people, global teamwork, and continuous improvement. It seeks to understand consumers, launch innovative new products, and strengthen its worldwide leadership.
A PROJECT REPORT On Product: Tetley tea by TataABHILASH DUTTA
Project about Tetley tea by Tata Consumer Products Ltd. and its Manufacturer (with Statistics)
2. Brief about the Variants and SKUs available
3. Identify the Values offered by the Tetley tea by Tata Consumer Products Ltd.
4. SWOT Analysis Tetley tea by Tata Consumer Products Ltd.
5. Identify 2 major Competitors and Brief about them
6. How Tetley tea by Tata Consumer Products Ltd. differentiates from its Competitors in terms of: Value, Feature, Price,
Promotion
7. Brief about the Buying Process of Tetley tea by Tata Consumer Products Ltd.
8. Brief about the Selling Process of Tetley tea by Tata Consumer Products Ltd.
9. Identify the Factors that influences the Buying Behavior for the Tetley tea by Tata Consumer Products Ltd.
10. Analyze the Marketing Mix (4 Ps) of the Tetley tea by Tata Consumer Products Ltd.
The document outlines a proposal for a chocolate manufacturing and sales company called "Chocolab". The company will be located in Kalapet and manufacture plain, milk, and fruit & nut chocolates. It will target consumers of all age groups in Pondicherry through retailers, wholesalers, and traders. The company aims to compete based on taste and quality and will be a partnership with roles including 2 finance managers, 2 marketing managers, 1 accountant, and 1 general manager.
Jack Ma is a Chinese business magnate and philanthropist who is the founder and executive chairman of Alibaba Group, a global technology conglomerate. He struggled in his youth, failing college entrance exams multiple times and getting rejected from many jobs, but persevered. In 1999, he founded Alibaba in his apartment with 18 friends. Under his leadership, Alibaba has grown to become one of the largest e-commerce companies in the world. Throughout his career, Jack Ma has faced many failures and rejections but overcome them through resolve, hard work, and vision to build a multibillion-dollar global technology giant.
Group 1 consists of Pragathi, Subha, Jaideep, Preeti, and Gayatri, Afsal. The document provides an overview of Titan Company including its establishment in 1984, expansion into watches and jewelry in 1994, and the launch of its jewelry brand Tanishq. It discusses Titan's marketing mix of product, price, place, and promotion. It also covers Titan's customer services, segmentation and positioning strategies, and its turnaround story after an unsuccessful initial launch. Finally, it performs a SWOT analysis of Titan's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
Las redes sociales pueden usarse como herramientas educativas al permitir la conexión y comunicación entre estudiantes y profesores, así como el intercambio de contenidos de interés. Sin embargo, también tienen desventajas como la adicción que pueden causar en los adolescentes y la pérdida de tiempo que esto conlleva, así como el riesgo de contactos no deseados con personas de malas intenciones en internet.
The document describes Say2B, a service that allows businesses to communicate directly with clients to understand their needs and feedback. It allows clients to create tasks for businesses, vote on tasks, and rate solutions. Say2B also helps businesses create loyalty programs, identify clients without loyalty cards, offer rewards, and manage multiple locations under a single brand. It aims to solve fraud issues by only displaying posts and ratings from verified clients. The service is free to download and use.
Este documento breve enumera varios países y sus respectivas industrias de moda, incluyendo Brasil, Nueva York, Francia, Estados Unidos, México, Japón y Alemania.
Este documento discute el aprendizaje electrónico (e-learning), incluyendo su definición, características, beneficios, modalidades y el papel del profesor y el estudiante. Define el e-learning como educación a distancia que integra el uso de tecnologías de la información para permitir el aprendizaje en cualquier momento y lugar. Algunos beneficios son la reducción de costos, la formación más eficaz de profesionales y la innovación en la enseñanza a través de un aprendizaje más centrado en el estudiante
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NACON 2016, National U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Meeting held in Phoenix, Arizona - National Leadership Conference, Election of 2016 National USCGAUX Leadership, Workshops, USCG Auxiliary Phoenix Band and Musician Qualification Auditions for the USCG Auxiliary Music Program
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This document discusses bamboo as a sustainable alternative to hardwood and outlines plans for a bamboo nursery and processing business in northeast India. Bamboo can be harvested every 3-7 years without replanting, unlike hardwood which requires 100 years to harvest and replant. The business will source bamboo locally, set up processing facilities, and sell finished bamboo products nationally and internationally. An analysis of technical, financial, commercial, and environmental feasibility was conducted to ensure sustainability and profitability. The goal is to increase demand for bamboo products and provide local livelihood opportunities through skilled employment.
Агентство полного цикла, предоставляющее полный спектр маркетинговых услуг в области стимулирования сбыта и оформления мест продаж, организации масштабных мероприятий, дизайна и производства видеопродукции.
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.
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.
Las redes sociales pueden usarse como herramientas educativas al permitir la conexión y comunicación entre estudiantes y profesores, así como el intercambio de contenidos de interés. Sin embargo, también tienen desventajas como la adicción que pueden causar en los adolescentes y la pérdida de tiempo que esto conlleva, así como el riesgo de contactos no deseados con personas de malas intenciones en internet.
The document describes Say2B, a service that allows businesses to communicate directly with clients to understand their needs and feedback. It allows clients to create tasks for businesses, vote on tasks, and rate solutions. Say2B also helps businesses create loyalty programs, identify clients without loyalty cards, offer rewards, and manage multiple locations under a single brand. It aims to solve fraud issues by only displaying posts and ratings from verified clients. The service is free to download and use.
Este documento breve enumera varios países y sus respectivas industrias de moda, incluyendo Brasil, Nueva York, Francia, Estados Unidos, México, Japón y Alemania.
Este documento discute el aprendizaje electrónico (e-learning), incluyendo su definición, características, beneficios, modalidades y el papel del profesor y el estudiante. Define el e-learning como educación a distancia que integra el uso de tecnologías de la información para permitir el aprendizaje en cualquier momento y lugar. Algunos beneficios son la reducción de costos, la formación más eficaz de profesionales y la innovación en la enseñanza a través de un aprendizaje más centrado en el estudiante
NACON 2016 USCG-Auxiliary, Roger Bazeley USCGAUX PA ReportRoger Bazeley, USA
NACON 2016, National U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Meeting held in Phoenix, Arizona - National Leadership Conference, Election of 2016 National USCGAUX Leadership, Workshops, USCG Auxiliary Phoenix Band and Musician Qualification Auditions for the USCG Auxiliary Music Program
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USCGC STRATTON - National Security Cutter - Based at USCG Island, Alameda CA - Home Ported after successful drug interdiction mission and major seizure of cocaine. History of the ship's naming after USCG Dorothy Stratton who served as Commandant and Ensign Van Dillon representing the new generation of USCG Academy Graduates serving aboard the USCG Cutter Stratton
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This document discusses bamboo as a sustainable alternative to hardwood and outlines plans for a bamboo nursery and processing business in northeast India. Bamboo can be harvested every 3-7 years without replanting, unlike hardwood which requires 100 years to harvest and replant. The business will source bamboo locally, set up processing facilities, and sell finished bamboo products nationally and internationally. An analysis of technical, financial, commercial, and environmental feasibility was conducted to ensure sustainability and profitability. The goal is to increase demand for bamboo products and provide local livelihood opportunities through skilled employment.
Агентство полного цикла, предоставляющее полный спектр маркетинговых услуг в области стимулирования сбыта и оформления мест продаж, организации масштабных мероприятий, дизайна и производства видеопродукции.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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, while The Curiosity Shop is a commercial business founded 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. A group of students conducted research and interviews on the two businesses for a school assignment.
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 compares two furniture businesses - Heng Furnishing in Penang Island and The Curiosity Shop in Kuala Lumpur. Heng Furnishing is a family-run business founded in 1973 that sells standard furniture out of a shop on Jalan Ayer Itam. The Curiosity Shop is a commercial vintage furniture business founded in 2005 located on Jalan Sungai Besi that provides restoration and design services in addition to unique inventory. Both businesses operate in a perfectly competitive market but The Curiosity Shop differentiates itself through its specialized vintage products and services.
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 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.
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.
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 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
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Rattan Trade
English 2 (ENGL 0205)
Assignment 2
Cheah Ee Von (0308719)
Lai Min Hui (0309646)
Chew Woan Chyin (0310797)
Gennieve Lee Phick Choo (0311622)
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Table of Contents
Content Page
Research
Proposal
3 – 5
Research
Essay
6 – 13
Appendix 14 – 25
Bibliography 26 – 27
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Research
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The Research Proposal
Name: Cheah Ee Von, Chew Woan Chyin, Gennieve Lee, Lai Min Hui
Class: English 2
Period: TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY
INTRODUCTION:
The research would be about a rattan trade business in Penang Island. The
information expected to be gained will be about the history of the business and the
way they operate since the opening of the business.
RESEARCH QUESTIONS:
List the research questions very clearly and concisely. Number each question.
1. Origin or family history of the trade/business that you are studying. For this you
need to conduct interviews.
2. Where are the products marketed to? Local markets? International? Who are the
main customers i.e. age, gender, income group? Why does the product attract this
particular group?
3. How does the business promote its products? How does it advertise? Does it
advertise? Are the products distributed to various places (e.g. supermarkets, craft
markets) or sold only at the business premise? Why are they distributed in this
manner?
4. What/who are the main threats/competition to the trade? How are they threatening
the trade? What strategies are employed to counter the threats or competition?
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METHODOLOGY:
List all your methods one at a time and provide details of when and how you expect
to carry out your research methods.
- Speaking Hokkien dialect or Mandarin when required to gain information.
- Split up into group of two to save time and tackle more shops.
- Intend to be friendly and polite when interviewing.
- Purchase souvenirs if possible from the shop (as a thank you)
CONCLUSION:
Briefly explain what you expect to accomplish through the above methods and the
information that you expect to obtain by carrying out your plan above.
- To get accurate information on the interviews conducted.
- To establish a good relationship with shop owners.
- Achieve maximum productivity within a short period of time.
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Research
Essay
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The Research Essay
Rattan and bamboos grow deep in the jungles and regions that have
warmer climates like Asia such as Malaysia. They are both equally strong plants and
are often used as materials for furniture, blinds and etc. However, both of them also
have their own uniqueness and differences. Unlike bamboo, rattan stems are more
solid and needs structural support, as they cannot stand on their own. A rattan is a
spiny climbing palm and it is not hollow inside, like bamboos. In addition, the word
rattan is actually the English form of the Malay word, ’Rotan’. ‘Rotan’ is defined as
the climbing palm. (Steiner, 2000)
In contrast, bamboo belongs to the family of grasses, Gramineae, together
with plants like rice, corn, wheat and sugar cane. It can also support its own stem
and does not need any structural support. Hence, they are often used as decorations
in gardens because not only are they strong and beautiful, they are also easier to
maintain and are also low in cost maintenance. From our research, we also discover
that bamboo is the fastest growing woody plant on earth. They can grow upwards to
as fast as 121 cm (48 inch) in a 24-hour period. The maximal growth rate of
bamboos can also exceed one meter (39 inches) per hour for short periods of time.
Besides, we did some research on the type of bamboos and rattans used for
blind making as we did a survey on a blind making shop in Penang. Based on our
research, we found out that the rattan and wood used for outdoors and indoor are
different. Outdoor woods are longer lasting and can withstand the weather climate
compare to the indoor ones. This is an important aspect to consider when making a
blind. However, bamboos are highly recommended to use for the outdoors. They are
more resistant to the climate change in the outdoor. Therefore, they can withstand
heavy rain and hot sun. The type of outdoor bamboo blind used is usually the ones
produced from “Bertam” bamboo. In Malaysia, it is more commonly known as “Buluh
Bertam” or “Buluh Atap”. These bamboos are only available in tropical countries like
Malaysia. Another good thing of using this bamboo is because of its natural brownish
color, which is quite similar to rattan or wood colour. Hence, by using this bamboo,
not only does it benefit us but also the environment. When choosing materials for our
blind making, we must also consider the environment and reduced the usage of
precious woods to help save the rainforest (Wong, 1988).
The first rattan shop we decided to visit is Seang Hin Leong’s rattan shop
which is located at Lebuh Pantai, Georgetown. According to research, we could be
able to watch the family at work too. (Duckett-Wilkinson, 2012) It was around 4pm
(Friday, 19th
April 2013), when we decided to take a bus from Continental Hotel to
Lebuh Downing. From there, we walked by foot to Lebuh Pantai. We continued our
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journey down and we found Seang Hin Leong hidden in between two Baba-Nyonya
straits style shop houses.
Ee Von and Min Hui took turns interviewing the shop owner. Meanwhile,
Woan Chyin and Gennieve were in charge of taking photographs around the quaint
old shop. Miss Sim Jeck Choo, sister of the shop owner who is in her 50s talked to
us. We conversed in Hokkien and Chinese throughout the interview. The shop was
founded by her great grandfather who came from Canton, China in search of a
decent job in Malaya during mid-1920s. The rattan shop was then passed down for
generations until its current owner (4th
generation) Mr Sim Chew Poh who is 58
years old this year. 3rd
generation owner- Mr Sim Buck Teik who is in his 80s still
helps around in the shop occasionally too. Mr Sim is also one of the recipients of
HSBC Living Heritage awards. (Grimsley, 2011)
Seang Hin Leong’s main products include rattan baskets, food covers,
handicrafts and rattan furniture. Every single rattan piece is crafted carefully by Mr
Sim Chew Poh and Mr Sim Buck Teik. The time used to craft a rattan piece differs
according to its size and complexity. Mr Sim Chew Poh was weaving a rattan “dog
bed” when we interviewed them. He said the “dog bed” usually takes him 1-2 days to
complete it. Product price ranges from RM5 up to RM700. They export their products
to Kuala Lumpur and Kedah only. Rattan shops and furniture shops usually import
rattan goods from them. Mr Chew Poh told us that they usually import their rattan
canes from Pahang.
When asked about the customers, Miss Sim mentioned that the market is very
diverse. They could be in their 20s up to 60s. Their customers generally are tourists
outside of Penang. Those who are in their 20s frequently opt for Batik and small
rattan handicraft for packaging purposes. Meanwhile, the older generations would
shop for rattan furniture like rattan chairs. The older generations who shop in Seang
Hin Leong are mostly females. Older male customers prefer to buy rattan furniture
from them too. Other than that, they would also receive orders from small families,
hotel and Japanese restaurant interior designers. Miss Sim did mention that only
those who are English educated and interested in arts and craft would shop for their
rattan goods. However, conservative minded customers would not buy rattan good
from them. On the contrary, they also received good responses from Japanese and
Malay customers.
As for competitors, Miss Sim stated that they used to have lots of other shops
selling rattan goods opposite their shop but eventually they shut down their
businesses due to the reason that they could not afford the shop rental fees. So now,
there are very few rattan shops around Penang. Most of them specialize in mending
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rattan goods unlike Seang Hin Leong which focuses on making new rattan goods
such as baskets and handicrafts. (Chin, 2010) Miss Sim also said that they need not
to worry about advertising as they often get interviews from newspapers, magazines
and freelance journalists all the time. The Internet contributed a lot in this manner.
Nowadays, people are more aware of heritage culture and would wish to know more
about this dying trade. Hence, Seang Hin Leong is discovered through the Internet.
Other than that, Miss Sim did mention about another problem faced by the
rattan trade. She said that they are lacking of workmanship. They used to hire four to
five workers before the demand for rattan goods dropped. (Ngu, 2005) They also
used to hire Indonesian workers for RM6-RM7 per day. However, due to the drop of
demand for rattan goods, they had to cut down their workers. Thus, if they were to
hire Malaysian workers, they had to pay RM60-RM70 per day for their salary. Hence,
this would affect the price of the products to increase dramatically.
As the interview come to an end, we expressed our gratitude towards them
and took a picture with Mr Sim Buck Teik. It was a pleasant visit to Seang Hin Leong.
The atmosphere was friendly and heart-warming.
The next rattan shop that we’ve visited is Lee Soo Kee Rotan that is located
at Lebuh Armenian. It was around 4pm in the afternoon (Saturday, 20th
April 2013)
when we’ve arrived after long hours of walking. The shop was quite dark from the
inside and a shirtless old uncle was found sitting near the entrance weaving rattan as
a base for a chair that he’s repairing.
Woan Chyin and Ee Von took turns asking while Min Hui takes down notes. It
was hard to convince him to accept our interview at first as he was quite skeptical
about us and suggested that we should ask other rattan shops instead. After a few
plead and explanation with much difficulty, he finally opened up and agreed to be
interviewed but on the condition that his name and surname would not be revealed
due to reasons that we dare not ask.
The old uncle mentioned is a Chinese, roughly around the age of 70-80, was
around 165cm, skinny, dark skinned with a face marred with signs of age. He did not
wear any form of glasses and relied heavily on the sunlight as his light source. He
was a fairly patient old man that is still quite skilful and swift in his hand movements
as demonstrated while having the interview with us. He spoke to us in Chinese
throughout the whole conversation since we’ve approached him using Chinese.
The shop was filled with all sorts of rattan made things, however in this shop;
most of them were big furniture. Rattan sofas dominated half of the shop, others
were a wide range of chairs, from stools to dining chairs, a small percentage of
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tables and insignificant amount of rattan lamps and racks. It is a wonder how that
uncle could weaved these marvellous handicrafts using just his own pair of hands.
The pricing set found out to be quite justified too after a series of observations, for
example, the 3 seated rattan sofa only costs from the range of RM700-RM1000 and
the lamps were less than RM 50.
The business was found out to be a family business that has currently
reached its 3rd generation and passed down to sons. It is a local business based in
Penang without any exportation outside of Penang.
Another set of questions was issued about his customers and products.
Questions includes whether young people would buy rattan furniture, what age group
that’s normally his regulars and also what is the most sellable furniture here? In
respond, he told us that the young also likes rattan made furniture, a surprise to us
and named rattan chairs and sofas as his most sellable products to the young and
middle aged while the older group would prefer others like racks.
When asked about competition or whether he had done any form of
advertisements, the owner, the uncle disclosed that he had never done any form of
advertisements as he deemed it was unnecessary, since those who came by were
normally his regular customers or people who’ve heard of his trade in the field, when
the field is small everyone knows about him and also people like us who knew from
the Internet thanks to Penang’s government, he stated that he does not need to
worry about publicity.
Regarding about the competition, he had stated in the interview that in
modern days, young people are no longer interested in the art of rattan weaving or
any traditional handicrafts for that matter as it does not pay well and the skills can
take years to learn. The rattan businesses are getting smaller and smaller as it is
hard to sustain with the lack of manpower and skilled workers however that is good
in some ways as that means no strong competitors in the near future.
Other than creating and making rattan furniture, he also provides repairing
services for rattan furniture. The rattan used for his usage had come majorly from
local estates and from Indonesia.
To end our interview session with him, we said thank you and stated our
gratefulness for accepting our interview as it was the last shop and our last hope in
the list. We took a group picture with him as well.
The next shop we visited is Ngai Sun, located at no.165, Chulia Street, 10200
Georgetown, Penang. This shop can easily be seen and found, as it is located along
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the main street of Georgetown. One will not easily miss from finding this shop due to
the colourful bamboo or wooden blinds that shields the shop from the searing sun.
During our visit to Ngai Sun, the owner wasn’t around. However, we saw an
elderly man who was working on one of the unfinished blinds. He happens to be a
very experienced worker and has been working for the owner for a long time.
Judging from his age as well as the way he works and paints the blinds, we could
see that he was a wise and experienced man. Hence, we decided to interview him
instead, as he also wasn’t sure when the owner would arrive. At first, he was skeptic
when we asked him questions about the shop but in the end, he gave in. He also
allowed us to take a few pictures of the shop and the finished products on display.
Unfortunately, he was not willing to introduce his name or identity to us.
The operation hour of the shop is from 9.00am to 5.00pm. They are usually
open on weekdays and Saturdays only. From our research, we found out that the
owner is known as Mr. Chen. He has been in the business for a very long time. The
reason why his blind making is famous is because he and his artists’ hand paint the
advertisement onto the blinds themselves instead of using spray paint. Besides, the
shop that they are using to operate their business is also an old and heritage building
of Penang. In addition, the shop is located at a strategic location as well whereby,
many tourists passed by daily. The street itself, where the shop is located is also
listed in the UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE (Tye, 2003).
The materials that they used are bamboos, wood, and rattan. These are their
three main materials to make the blind. Other than that, would be the paint, rope,
glue and so on. Besides the materials, we also did a research on the pricing of the
blinds. The prices are according to the quality of the materials and also the size of
the blinds. It ranges from RM10 per foot to RM40. As mentioned earlier, the blinds
are all hand paint, not to mention the materials they used are quality original bamboo
and rattan. Not something that we, as fellow consumers can find easily in the market
nowadays. Even so, I believe that the prices they offer are still reasonable as their
products are real authentic ones. Overall, the survey went according to plan and it
was a success. Thanks to the cooperation of the shop owner and staff members, we
were able to learn new things in the process of our interviews and research.
The similarities between the three shops, Seang Hin Leong, Lee Soo Kee and
Ngai Sun are that they are all listed in the Traditional Trades and Occupations in
Georgetown World Heritage Site list, the business was passed down by inheritance,
the business had little competitors and they need not to worry about publicity and
advertising.
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First of all, the shops mentioned above were listed in the Traditional Trades
and Occupations in Georgetown World Heritage Site list. Georgetown received the
UNESCO World Heritage Site title on 7th
July 2008. The United Nations Educational,
Scientific and Cultural Organization encourage the identification, protection and
preservation of cultural and natural heritage around the world considered to be
invaluable to humanity. (UNESCO World Heritage Convention, 1992) Thus, being
enlisted is very prestigious for Seang Hin Leong, Lee Soo Kee and Ngai Sun. Ever
since then; these shops have been given attention and special grants to sustain their
current business. For example, Seang Hin Leong was one of the recipients for HSBC
Living Heritage awards.
Next, Seang Hin Leong and Lee Soo Kee are family businesses that are
passed down for generations. There was a huge wave of Chinese mainly coming
from the Fujian and Canton province seek refuge and resettle at Taiwan, Nanyang
and Malaya when The Ming Dynasty was overtaken by the Qing Dynasty in the 17th
century. The reason they left China was due to the fact that they were not willing to
be ruled by the Manchu people whom they disregard as pure Han Chinese. (Tye T.,
2005) Seang Hin Leong was founded by the founder’s grandfather who came from
Canton, China in search of a decent job in Malaya during mid-1920s. Hence, it was
then passed down to its current 4th
generation. Meanwhile, Lee Soo Kee is also a
family business which has been passed down to sons. Its current owner is their 3rd
generation.
Other than that, Seang Hin Leong, Lee Soo Kee and Ngai Sun had few
competitors nowadays. Due to globalisation, the rattan trade business is dying.
Rattan goods are now replaced by plastic goods that could be bought easily
anywhere. Bamboo blinds are being replaced with aluminium blinds. Competitors
also left because they could not generate enough profit to pay their rents.
Nevertheless, after Penang was recognised as a World Heritage Site, these trades
are in the limelight of the media again. Indirectly, they need not to worry about
advertising and publicity because there are numerous interviews conducted online
and in printed forms about their shop.
There were also a few distinct traits between Seang Hin Leong, Lee Soo Kee
and Ngai Sun. Various distinct trait includes specifically the type of rattan products &
differences in materials they sell, the type of business tactics they rely on and the
business’s condition.
The most significant difference was perhaps the type of products they sell.
Although all of the shops sell rattan products, the products sold by the 3 shops focus
on various different aspects. While Seang Hin Leong and Lee Soo Kee focuses on
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rattan furniture, various rattan woven home items and intricate souvenirs, Ngai Sun
stood alone as the only rattan shop making only rattan blinds.
Most of the products from Seang Hin Leong were mostly daily items (baskets,
wooden fans, rattan trays, rattan stick, etc) and tourist’s souvenirs (wooden
keychain, Batik clothed purses, etc) hence the material used majorly was rattan and
Batik clothes, the products were in a significantly smaller size compared to Lee Soo
Kee who focuses on large furniture (chairs, sofas, racks, etc) as displayed in the
shop. The materials used by Lee Soo Kee are purely rattan. Ngai Sun, who focuses
solely on rattan blinds as their only product, has a mix source of rattan and bamboo
as their material. This was true at time of visit according to the observations made
judging from the shop’s display and found out through interviews conducted. The
shop’s displays can be found in Figure 1: Interior of Lee Soo Kee (refer to appendix)
and Figure 2: Blinds in making (refer to appendix).
Another distinct difference of these 3 shops is the service they provide.
Although all 3 shops provides rattan furniture mending and allows special orders to
be made, the focus of the services made by all 3 shops differs. Seang Hin Leong
focuses on making new products for sale and exportations to Kuala Lumpur and
Kedah making sales as their main income as mentioned earlier, while Lee Soo Kee
focuses on mending as his main income as there is only one rattan weaver/maker
which is the founder and boss of Lee Soo Kee, Mr Lee. “What you see around the
shop is what you get; I don’t normally accept orders as I’m the only one making.” Mr.
Lee says. Since the only item on sale was those that were displayed in the shop, it
resembles a limited source of income to Mr. Lee. Ngai Sun is the only shop that
relies on orders to generate income since their only product and service offered was
making blinds, most customers would preferred it specially made, as the sizes may
not be suitable.
The last main distinct difference between the 3 rattan trade is the businesses’
conditions. Through observations, Ngai Sun and Seang Hin Leong’s business
condition was better compared to Lee Soo Kee since both Ngai Sun and Seang Hin
Leong have a better chance of survival. Ngai Sun is actually quite advanced as a
rattan trade business through observations of the settings of the shop. Both Ngai
Sun and Seang Hin Leong have their own workers and successors planned out while
Lee Soo Kee seems to be lacking in that department as mentioned, Mr. Lee was the
only one operating the shop and his commitment is limited as age approaches him.
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Figure 3: Facade of Seang Hin Leong
Figure 4: Rattan chairs at Seang Hin Leong
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Figure 5: Rattan baskets at Seang Hin Leong
Figure 6: Ee Von interviewing Miss Sim & Mr Sim
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Figure 7: Our group & Mr Sim
Figure 8: Facade of Lee Soo Kee
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Figure 9: Woan Chyin interviewing Mr. Lee
Figure 10: Interior of Lee Soo Kee
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Figure 11: Ngai Sun Billboard
Figure 12: Blinds in making
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Hui (0309646), Chew Woan Chyin (0310797), Gennieve Lee
Phick Choo (0311622)
. 1st
Team Meeting
Date: 11th
April 2013
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: In front of the library in Taylors Lakeside campus
Meeting called by: Cheah Ee Von
Type of meeting: Face-to-face
Facilitator: Cheah Ee Von and Lai Min Hui
Note taker: Gennieve Lee
Timekeeper: Chew Woan Chyin
Attendees: Cheah Ee Von, Lai Min Hui, Gennieve Lee and Chew Woan Chyin
Please read: Traditional trades and occupations in Georgetown World Heritage Site
Please bring: Pencil, pen, notebook, laptop
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Minutes
Agenda item: Report essay, information about the rattan shops in Penang, Questionnaires
Presenter: Cheah Ee Von
Discussion: Distribution of tasks among members and what to write for the report essay. During the
meeting, we were also discussing on the types of questions that we would be asking the owner of the
rattan shops.
Conclusions: Research about the details and information of the rattan shops online as well as preparing
questionnaires. The tasks were successfully segregated among the team members.
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Action items Person Responsible
Deadline
Locations of rattan shops in Penang from the map Cheah Ee Von 16th
April 2013
Ways of transportation to reach the rattan shops Gennieve Lee 16th
April 2013
Other extra information regarding the rattan shops Chew Woan Chyin 16th
April 2013
Questionnaires Lai Min Hui, Cheah Ee Von 16th
April 2013
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Questionnaires
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Names of group members: Cheah Ee Von (0308719), Lai Min
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Phick Choo (0311622)
Seang Hin Leong
1. Origin or family history of the trade/business.
Seang Hin Leong is a family business. It was founded by current owner’s
great grandfather who came from Canton, China during mid-1920s. The rattan
shop was then passed down for generations until its current owner which is 4th
generation who named as Sim Chew Poh.
2. Where are the products marketed to? Local markets? International?
Who are the main customers i.e. age, gender, income group? Why does
the product attract this particular group?
Seang Hin Leong is mainly focusing their market in local. They export their
products to Kuala Lumpur and Kedah only. The main customers are in 20s up
to 60s. Their customers generally are tourists outside of Penang. The younger
generations opt for Batik and small rattan handicraft for packaging purposes.
In the other hand, the older female customers are the main customers who
shop for rattan furniture. Yet, male customers also shop form them. Other
than that, there are several orders from small families, hotel and Japanese
restaurant. The customers who are English-educated and interests in arts and
craft would usually buy from them.
3. How does the business promote its products? How does it advertise?
Does it advertise? Are the products distributed to various places (e.g.
supermarkets, craft markets) or sold only at the business premise? Why
are they distributed in this manner?
Seang Hin Leong do not do any advertising as they often get interviews from
newspapers, magazines and freelance journalists. Yet, Seang Hin Leong is
discovered through the Internet also. Seang Hin Leong’s products are
distributed in Kuala Lumpur and Kedah.
4. What/who are the main threats/competition to the trade? How are they
threatening the trade? What strategies are employed to counter the
threats or competition?
Seang Hin Leong used to have lots of other shops selling rattan goods
opposite their shop but eventually they shut down their businesses due to the
reason that they could not afford the shop rental fees. So now, there are very
few rattan shops around Penang.
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Phick Choo (0311622)
Lee Soo Kee Rattan
1. Origin or family history of the trade/business.
Lee Soo Kee Rattan is a family business. The current owner is the 3rd
generation.
2. Where are the products marketed to? Local markets? International?
Who are the main customers i.e. age, gender, income group? Why does
the product attract this particular group?
Lee Soo Kee Rattan is a local business based in Penang without any
exportation outside of Penang. The main customers are young and middle
aged who shop for rattan chairs and sofas. Meanwhile, the older group also
shops for their other products like racks.
3. How does the business promote its products? How does it advertise?
Does it advertise? Are the products distributed to various places (e.g.
supermarkets, craft markets) or sold only at the business premise? Why
are they distributed in this manner?
Lee Soo Kee had never done any form of advertisements. He deemed it was
unnecessary as those who came by were normally the regular customers or
people who knew him since young. Lee Soo Kee Rattan does not need to
worry about publicity.
4. What/who are the main threats/competition to the trade? How are they
threatening the trade? What strategies are employed to counter the
threats or competition?
Lee Soo Kee Rattan has no strong competitors as the rattan businesses are
getting smaller and smaller. There is lack of manpower and skilled workers
recently.
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