Asia Business Investor Magazine

Feature Article #1

Why Entrepreneurs Struggle to Raise Capital

Probability of raising capital these days only 5% Research as shown that 95% of all capital raising attempts in the small business sector by first time entrepreneurs, do not reach deal finalisation. Of the ones that do actually get funded (cause the idea was too good to pass), the capital is usually raised on the [...]

Editor | July 26th, 2011 | Continued

Feature Article #2

Survey Reveals that Banks in Asia are Not Supportive of Private Investment and Entrepreneurship

The latest survey of private investors by Asia Business Investor.com has revealed that banks in Asia and the Middle-East are not considered supportive of private investment and entrepreneurship. The survey of investors in private unlisted companies, those raising private capital and intermediaries shows that 45% claim that banks in Asia are not at all supportive [...]

Editor | August 20th, 2010 | Continued

Feature Article #3

Douglas Foo, Chairman of FLA Singapore – Speaks to Asia Business Investor on Franchising in Asia

Recently, we had the fortune to speak to Douglas Foo who is the CEO of one of Asia’s most successful franchise groups, Apex-Pal and also the Chairman of the Franchising & Licensing Association (Singapore). We discussed franchising in Asia and the excellent growth prospects for the industry. The interview was for the Asia Franchise podcast. [...]

Editor | April 18th, 2010 | Continued

Feature Article #4

Investor Confidence High in Asia for Private Investors

There is a strong increase in investor confidence in the private investment market for unlisted companies in Asia and the Middle-East according the the results of a poll conducted by AsiaBusinessInvestor.com. The survey was conducted with the AsiaBusinessInvestor.com database of 3,862 registered members across Asia and the Middle-East. It was also supplemented by participants from [...]

Editor | April 10th, 2010 | Continued

Feature Article #5

The Investor Presentation – Your Chance to Set the Hook

By Jimmy Lewin | Business Plan Coach and Consultant It is fairly well known that no entrepreneur ever received a check after giving an investor presentation and yet, an outstanding presentation is one of the most important tools in the funding tool box. Whether doing an investor presentation one on one or in a group [...]

Editor | October 31st, 2009 | Continued

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Asia Business Investor is an on-line magazine with a focus on business opportunities in Asia. Based in Singapore we cover business and investment across Asia. Asia Business Investor has the largest directory of business opportunities in asia today from Dubai through to Shanghai.

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Asia Needs to Finance Solar Projects

With its electricity demand doubling in the next 20 years, the Asian Development Bank wants to get $10 trillion to finance sustainable energy projects. This includes solar, wind and hydro-electric power. In addition, this means investment into efficient use of coal and oil. Much of this $10 trillion needs to come from private investors. Countries [...]

15Jul2011 | Editor | 0 comments | Continued

Three Questions You Must Know the Answers to Before Seeking Private Investment Money

There’s a new reality television series called “Shark Tank”. In the series, entrepreneurs pitch their inventions and ideas to five multi-millionaire investors in the hopes of getting the investors to buy into their ideas. What strikes me about the show is how many of the entrepreneurs don’t really have any business sense. There are 3 [...]

15Jul2011 | Editor | 0 comments | Continued

A Gathering of Asia’s Major Investors – CHIME Investors Summit 2010

With a focus on investment opportunities in the new silk route – China, India and the Middle-East this event brings together 150 of the most sophisticated investors from across the globe, each with a minimum of US$500 million worth of assets under management. It follows the tremendously successful MENA Investors Summit which saw a number of [...]

23Aug2010 | Editor | 0 comments | Continued

Pet Training Franchise Expands in Asia

The dog training franchise DogTech has appointed Vinna Tan as Area Franchisee for its new Pet Services/Dog Training franchise serving Singapore. Dogtech International is part of the $60Billion pa global pet services Industry and is a franchise system providing training to dog owners. Dogtech® International was founded in 1996 by John Richardson, aka The Dog [...]

12Jun2010 | Editor | 0 comments | Continued

Shanghai to Host Major Tourism and Property Exhibition Event

Shanghai will be hosting the 3rd Tourism and Property Attraction Asia Exhibition 2010 on 31st of May to 1st of June 2010. The event brings together key speakers from across Asia to look at the tourist industry developments, mega projects investment and planning. Key speakers at the event include Dr. Ng Yen Yen, Minister of [...]

19Apr2010 | Editor | 0 comments | Continued

Investment Opportunities in the Pacific Islands

Asia Business Investor recently interviewed Patrick Martin from the Pacific Islands Trade & Investment Commission on business and investment opportunities in the Pacific. The interview covers the various business opportunities there are for investment and an overview of the general business environment. What Countries Do You Cover at the Pacific Islands Trade and Investment Commission? [...]

15Nov2009 | Editor | 0 comments | Continued

The “Me Too” Business Plan

By Scott Pollov | Business Plan Coach and Consultant A business plan falls on the desk of an investor. They pick up the document and begin to read. A few pages in it has become crystal clear that this is the same plan they read earlier in the week, sometime last month, or dozens of [...]

9Nov2009 | Editor | 0 comments | Continued

I Don’t Need a Selling Memorandum. Really?

By Jimmy Lewin | Business Plan Coach and Consultant Have you heard the old adage that the two happiest days in the life of a small business owner are the day they buy or launch a business, and the day they sell it? Trust me, nothing has ever been more true. And if you think [...]