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Sekitar 40% perniagaan Startup dan perusahaan sosial mungkin ‘lumpuh’ sekiranya pandemik COVID-19 berlarutan sehingga Hari Raya Aidilfitri. Penemuan ini diperolehi hasil daripada kajian selama empat hari bermula 19 hingga 22 Mac, 2020 yang dijalankan oleh Malaysian Global Innovation and Creativity Centre (MaGIC).

(Sumber Astro Awani, 28 March 2020)

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Sekitar 40% perniagaan Startup dan perusahaan sosial mungkin ?lumpuh? sekiranya pandemik COVID-19 berlarutan sehingga Hari Raya Aidilfitri. Penemuan ini diperolehi hasil daripada kajian selama empat hari bermula 19 hingga 22 Mac, 2020 yang dijalankan oleh Malaysian Global Innovation and Creativity Centre (MaGIC).

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Tinjauan: 40% Startup, perusahaan sosial mungkin lumpuh | Astro Awani

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Sekitar 40% perniagaan Startup dan perusahaan sosial mungkin ?lumpuh? sekiranya pandemik COVID-19 berlarutan sehingga Hari Raya Aidilfitri. Penemuan ini diperolehi hasil daripada kajian selama empat hari bermula 19 hingga 22 Mac, 2020 yang dijalankan oleh Malaysian Global Innovation and Creativity Centre (MaGIC).

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NURUL ARIFAH BINTI ZAINUDIN UHAS 3012 SECTION 22 

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As a newbies entrepreneur to start up new business, for sure covid 19 will effects 40% of my business startup since i need to deal with a lots of things. However, it will not ruin my mindset and I will start my business with a good planning to ensure that my business will be in a long term. My idea and suggestion as a start up business especially when it is involving to minimize the cost and maximize the revenue, first things that I need to do is calculate the cost operation of my business and brainstorm more on market strategy. Secondly, I would deal with supplier first that give me the cheapest price with a good quality for the product. This is to ensure that I could give the best price to my customer since we need to play well with the price to attract customer. Moreover, I need to be more flexible in handling my own business to cut the cost for hiring workers. When it is required to hire the workers, I will offer to the freelancer and they could do the job in their home without going outside. Next, there are a lots of offer from the government as a the option for me to growth the business such as Capital Aspiration. This will helps me to survive in this 6 month for digital payment that have been support from the government around RM1000-RM10000.There are also program to increase the entreprise for the “bumiputera” that call as Program Peningkatan Enterpris Bumiputera(BEEP) that will helps me from the bottom to the top for the capacity and productivity. The important things, I need to ensure that my sales increase from time to time. I need to involve more in online business such as e-commerce. I can have the biggest influence in e-commerce Malaysia to sell my product. The importance things in business area nowadays is I need to list down all the possibility that will be happen in future that will effect my business and have a readiness for the finance for about  in 6 month if anything happens in future especially in doing the contingency plan to ensure the long term of the business survive. Last but not least, I believe that the best mindset to startup entrepreneur is to deal with the situation as the opportunity to become more successful in future.

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NURSYAREENA AZLIE -UHAS 3012 (SECTION 22)

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NURSYAREENA AZLIE -UHAS 3012 (SECTION 22)

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Kewujudan covid19 yang telah mengegarkan dunia dengan berita akan betapa bahayanya virus ini boleh mengundang kepada masyarakat. Virus ini mula dikenalpasti pada December 2019 di negara China, namun sifatnya yang mampu dijangkiti melalui sentuhan daripada manusia kepada manusia yang lain telah menyebabkan virus ini berleluasa ke pelusuk dunia. Oleh itu, sebagai langkah berjaga-jaga, kebanyakkan negara telah menjalankan langkah untuk membanteras virus ini daripada menjadi lebih parah dan antara langkah yang dilakukan adalah seperti ‘lockdown’ ataupun langkah yang dilakukan oleh kerajaan Malaysia ialah Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan. Langkah ini telah memberi kesan kepada ekonomi negara dan juga isi rumah di negara Malaysia. Dari segi ekonomi negara, pelbagai peringkat perniagaan menerima impak yang mendalam terhadap langkah yang dijalankan oleh kerajaan bagi memutuskan rantaian virus ini berleluasa terhadap negara Malaysia.

Menurut Malaysian Global Innovation and Creativity Centre (MaGIC), anggaran 40% perniagaan kecil dan perusahaan social mungkin akan lumpuh jika pandemic ini berlarutan sehingga Hari Raya Aidilfitri. Perniagaan yang paling terkesan adalah dalam kategori seperti akademik, makanan, digital, media, cendermata, dan juga pelancongan. Kenyataan ini adalah perkara yang benar berlaku walaupun ianya sukar untuk ditelani terutamanya kepada peniaga yang baru sahaja ingin berjinak-jinak dalam perniagaan. Sepertimana yang diketahui, Malaysia merupakan negara yang mempunyai keturunan majoriti adalah melayu. Oleh itu, kebanyakkan peniaga kecil pasti ini mengambil kesempatan terhadap perayaan hari raya mahupun ketika bulan puasa. Hal ini kerana ketika bulan puasa, peniaga makanan dapat meningkatkan hasil jualan dengan membuat jualan di bazaar ataupun premis-premis yang disediakan. Namun, virus ini telah memberi kesan kerana tiada lagi penawar yang dapat ditemui telah memyebabkan orang ramai perlu mengelak daripada tempat berkumpul.

Perintah kawalan pergerakkan telah diarahkan pada 18 March 2020 dan tarikh ini merupakan tarikh dimana ianya berdekatan dengan bulan puasa. Oleh itu, majoriti peniaga-peniaga kecil telah membeli barang-barang yang akan dijual ketika bulan puasa kerana permintaan terhadap barang dan makanan adalah tinggi. Namun, modal yang telah dikeluarkan mungkin tidak akan dapat pulangan bahkan ada yang mungkin mendapat kerugian daripada simpanan barang yang tidak dapat dijual. Sebagai peniaga IT pula, mereka akan menerima kejatuhan terhadap permintaan daripada perniaga kecil yang ingin memasarkan produk mereka kerana sesetengah peniagaan tidak dapat dijalankan. Oleh itu, dapat dilihat betapa virus yang wujud ini mampu melumpuhkan perniagaan kecil. Namun sebagai seorang usahawan, kreativiti dan mencari jalan menyelesaian adalah perkara utama yang menjadikan seseorang itu usahawan. Usahawan perlulan mempunyai pemikiran seperti ‘dimana ada kemahuan, disitu ada jalan’ agar langkah-langkah dapat dilakukan bagi mengatasi masalah ini.

Pada pendapat saya, langkah yang boleh dilakukan bagi mengatasi masalah ini adalah dengan memulakan perniagaan atas talian dengan mengunakan media social atau alat telekomunikasi untuk berhubungan dengan pelanggan. Langkah ini dapat meningkatkan kesedaran terhadap pelangan akan perniagaan yang dijalankan dan aliran wang akan terhasil dengan membelian daripada pelanggan. Selain itu, perniaga juga perlu sedar akan bantuan yang diberikan oleh kerajaan kerana MaGIC mendapati bahawa 74.9% tidak mengetahui akan bantuan yang seperti ‘The Covid-19 Special Relief Facility by the central bank and MyCIF P2P by the Securities Commissions’. Di samping itu, kerajaan juga boleh membantu peniaga-peniaga dengan menyediakan satu platform digital ataupun peniagaan e-commerce secara percuma ataupun pada kadar yang berpatutan untuk peniaga memasarkan dan menjalankan perniagaan di atas talian. Akhirnya, pinjaman daripada bank akan memberi kesan yang impak kepada peniaga kecil sekiranya mereka mendapat bantuan dari segi wang agar mereka tidak ketandusan duit ketika kawalan pergerakan dijalankan dan ini secara tidak langsung dapat menangani masalah agar peniaga kecil terus melakukan perniagaannya.

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Mindset:

Crisis or opportunity is subjective. Yes, it is definitely a market slump, every business got effected. Think from good perspective, it maybe an opportunity to slow down and think clearer on business vision and how to go further. Before MCO, I think most of the entrepreneurs have planned to transform business by online or virtual resolution, commercialize product through online marketing platform. Covid 19 is just a catalyst to speed up the online revolution plan for the entrepreneurs. Take the MCO time to spend effort to go into online market. Who knows after MCO, it will be another breakthrough of business by online marketing strategy that used during MCO.

Suggestion:
Ensure cash flow can support as long as possible

1. Take more cash in flow
- collect all the debt that is yet to be collected.
- get some loan
- generate revenue by marketing through online

Marketing through promotion is more advantageous for existing entrepreneur brand that already gained certain competitive market share. For example, free delivery, free gifts, combine products into great deal package, so as to increase sale.

For newbies, marketing through branding strategy in social media is more advantageous in this recession stage. Utilize this time to sharpen the image of the brand, attract public view and accumulate followers in social media. After MCO, try to turn the followers to customers. Thing can be done like small video clip, tic tok, facebook live to share knowledge or opinion, Fb & ig story advertisement, Ig story 14 days product challenges etc.

Update official webpage and upgrade the system of receive order, progress order, system of delivery, customer service during this period to build up customer relationship.

2. Minimize the cost of operation

Reduction of electric bill in stimulus package play lesser % in cost reduction.

Main issue is worker salary. Try negotiate with the worker of certain percent of salary reduction during MCO period, and return back with more increment of annual bonus after MCO.

Try to negotiate with landlord of rental reduction if there is shop of business.

Delayed repayment for bank loan

3. Others
- online learning and training workshop/ course among workers and leaders.
- cooperate with other entrepreneurs to share their customer source. Eg, Join others FB live/youtube channel (he join yours channel, you join his channel) so as to increase the exposure to market and share the profit together. Sort of things.

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FARHAH BINTI FAHRUL ZAMAN - UBSS1032 (SECTION 8)

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FARHAH BINTI FAHRUL ZAMAN - UBSS1032 (SECTION 8)

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It is possible that the pandemic of COVID-19 will affect the majority of startup entrepreneurs if it continues until Hari Raya Aidilfitri. Based on Astro Awani's source, with the help of financial support, subsidies and temporary loans will support the startup entrepreneurs. Besides that, Bank Negara Malaysia already enforced six month moratorium on all bank loans. This methods will lighten the burden of the startup entrepreneurs. As a startup entrepreneurs, I have an idea which is to prepare back up plan if unexpected event happens such as the pandemic of COVID-19 and the RMO started from 18 Mac 2020. This is because I want to save my business from being closed and still continuing it even when pandemic of COVID-19. I want to suggest to open a business using online platform such as Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp and many more. From this online platform, I will open order for food and delivery services. During RMO, people tend to stay at home rather than to go out to buy food because of police and soldiers are making roadblocks and patrolling in all areas so they usually will order food using online platform to avoid the spread of coronavirus. In addition, ordering food online is in high demand lately because of RMO, so people will only go out if it is needed. Other than that, in order to avoid interrogation by police officers and soldiers during the RMO, some young people prefer to buy food online instead of preparing for themselves, because it is cheaper and quicker. Besides that, the reduction price of the petrol will make the delivery fees more cheaper so many people will choose this food online service. In conclusion, that is why I want to recommend this approach to startup entrepreneurs as well as myself, as it will help to earn revenue and grow businesses intensively in the future.

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NOR ANIS MUNIRAH BINTI MUSLIM - UBSS1032 (SECTION 8)

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NOR ANIS MUNIRAH BINTI MUSLIM - UBSS1032 (SECTION 8)

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inconsistentThe Covid-19 outbreak that happened recently has certainly gave an effect to 40% of the business startup. Aside from the incentives provided by government such as PRIHATIN Economic Stimulus Package, startup entrepreneurs should also figure out ways to survive and continuing their business. One of the ideas and suggestions as a startup entrepreneur to deal with this issue is to start making online business in many different platforms such as Facebook and Instagram. This is for the purpose of achieving business continuity plan or in other words, the business need to keep on going even when having to deal with the covid19 outbreak situation. This method can also help me as a startup entrepreneur on providing indirect services by continuing to update new products or offering products in lesser price. Other suggestion and idea is to do an online learning and training workshop course among workers and leaders during the MCO. This is to ensure that workers and leaders can enhance their skills in business and able to apply it when the MCO or Covid-19 is over. Besides that, extending the payment with suppliers could be one of suggestion for startup entrepreneur. This has to be beneficial for both parties, meaning that the entrepreneur should maintain the integrity and longevity of relationships with supplier. The other suggestion is workers' salary should also be cut to reduce the cost of handling the business considering the revenue during this MCO is inconsistent and uncertain. In conclusion, startup entrepreneur should use this covid-19 MCO period as an opportunity to reflect on how to improve and provide a more successful business.

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MUHAMMAD SYAZWAN ASYRAAF BIN SAMSUDIN -UHAS3012 (SN14)

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Menurut bekas penganalisis politik, Norizan Sharif yang lebih dikenali sebagai Nobisha menggariskan beberapa langkah yang boleh dilakukan usahawan untuk meminimumkan impak Covid-19 terhadap perniagaan kecil yang pada hemat saya turut boleh digunapakai bagi perniagaan startup.

Menurutnya, perkara paling utama adalah usahawan perlu menilai semula strategi pemasaran, sasaran jualan, pelan produksi dan aliran tunai. Kata beliau, banyak perniagaan di Malaysia tidak mempunyai pelan pemasaran. Oleh itu dalam keadaan sekarang, usahawan harus duduk dan lakukan pelan pemasaran.

Usahawan adalah sangat digalakkan untuk menggunakan saluran pemasaran yang baharu menggunakan platform dalam talian (online) sebagai medium pemasaran sejajar dengan hasrat kerajaan dalam memastikan kemandirian perniagaan disamping untuk mengurangkan pergerakan rakyat dalam usaha untuk memutuskan rantaian jangkitan Covid-19.

Pada ketika ini, usahawan perlu menghentikan sebarang perancangan mengembangkan perniagaan kerana keadaan secara amnya tidak mengizinkan dan perkara yang lebih penting adalah ada tunai sebagai persiapan untuk sebarang kemungkinan yang bakal berlaku.

Usahawan juga boleh mengambil peluang dengan beralih kepada jualan produk yang diperlukan oleh orang ramai seperti produk sanitasi yang amat diperlukan sekarang untuk memastikan aliran tunai yang berterusan. Namun, harus dipastikan maklumat berkaitan produk itu adalah betul.

Dalam keadaan yang gawat ini terutama bagi usahawan startup, para usahawan dinasihati agar tidak mengambil langkah memberhentikan kakitangan pada ketika ini walaupun keadaan mendesak. Sebaliknya, majikan perlu bersikap telus dengan kakitangan dan menerangkan keadaan yang berlaku kepada syarikat. Perlaksanaan townhall antara majikan dengan pekerja adalah amat digalakkan bagi menerangkan situasi sebenar syarikat selain dapat mencari jalan tengah bagi kedua-dua belah pihak. Cadangan agar kakitangan untuk terus bekerja dari rumah juga boleh dipraktikan dalam usaha meneruskan operasi perniagaan dan pada masa yang sama menyokong kerajaan dalm perlaksanaan Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan (PKP).

Moratorium yang diumumkan oleh kerajaan juga adalah langkah untuk membantu para usahawan dalam memastikan keadaan kewangan syarikat adalah dalam keadaan terkawal ketika negara sedang berperang dengan wabak Covid-19 ini. Oleh itu, para usahawan seharusnya dapat mengambil peluang ini dengan melakukan penstrukturan baharu terhadap aliran kewangan syarikat untuk memastikan perniagaan terus utuh.

Pandemik Covid-19 ini sudah pasti memberi kesan yang signifikan kepada usahawan startup. Walaupun begitu, dengan adanya kerjasama jitu daripada semua pihak, kesan ini dapat diletak pada tahap yang paling minimum.

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The entrepreneur's business will affect by COVID-19 because the government come out the movement restriction order (MCO) policy to make sure all the people to stay in home. Majority of entrepreneur cannot properly manage their business especially for newbies and they choose to close their business to make the ends meet. It is because the profit cannot cover out expenses. Ideas and suggestion that I will like to suggest are to minimise the operation cost. The entrepreneur can negotiate cost input such as suppliers， workers and etc to get the discount from the supplier when pre-buy material or product. The entrepreneur should negotiate labor’s salary such as paying 50% of salary to worker instead of full salary and provide clear and accurate financial statement. It will help the entrepreneur to cut off some unimportant expenses. On the other hand, the start-up entrepreneur should promote their products through online business as the alternative way to increase income for business. They can use online business to promote their products and food especially during COVID-19 to sell the important products for people such as food and necessarily products. They can deliver their products to customer. They can earn some profit from delivery fees especially for newbies. Meanwhile, they also can use social media such as Facebook, Instagram and etc to promote their branding to increase brand awareness to people.

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NURZAHEERAH BINTI CHE HALUDIN (UBSS1032) SECTION 8 

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During this pandemic  Covid-19 issues, Everyone has been affected in term of economy, social and politic issues. Especially in economic issues, Malaysia is not the only country that experienced in volatile market but also with relative trade country like China and US. These two big countries has a great impact towards market and economic with Malaysia. Hence, Malaysia economy will experienced slow growth during pandemic mostly for start up business and social business . Indeed, for those who are running a business which related with education, foods and beverage, agriculture, software information technologies, tourism, merchandise and health sector were truly affected. As we know during RMO ( restricted movement order) started since 18 March , Government has listed some policies which contribute to help economic development in Malaysia well known as PRIHATIN Rakyat Economic Stimulus Package worth RM250 billion. This method will give benefits for local traders and small business especially for start up business and social business.

In my opinion for start up business to deal with this issue is money. They need financial support by making loan or take out their savings and use the concept “Cash is king”.  This is because majority of start up business has too little money to start business as one of the reason the business downfall when this crisis happens. They also don’t face enough experience like this. So, by using the concept of cash is king which means “cash flow , the owner will learn to sustain during this critical time.

As we know, during RMO almost all premises are closed due to social distancing to avoid covid spreading. So, the profit net of the business will slightly slow down and  might not be able to pay the overhead cost of the premise. Therefore, The start up business owner needs to start business from home to maintain the business profit and do delivery to client house which is more efficient during RMO.

Next, they need to change the marketing to commercial their products and services to keep constant sales and cash in to avoid loss. Especially for start up business, Unique and different way of marketing will lead customers in. As we know, this crisis allow people to stay at home and spend their time on surfing internet. By using FB ads, IG ads, Google ads and any platform , the higher of chances people all over the world will get know the business.

Besides that, BNM (Bank Negara Malaysia)has also provides six months loan moratorium. The moratorium was among the regulatory and supervisory measures imposed by central bank aimed to individuals, SMEs and corporations experiencing temporary financial constraint due to covid-19.This will help the business remain capable maintaining their manpower and continue with their business activities. The government has restructuring of outstanding and loan repayment involves about RM100 billion starting April 1. This will help business owner especially for start up business to face this covid issues without close the business.

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UBSS 1032
SECTION 8
Covid-19 has become the problem that being solved in the world. This problem is becoming more serious because of the virus speciality to interact with the human respiratory system which can lead to death. Malaysia has taken drastic step to enforce the Movement Control Order (MCO) from 18 March 2020 to 31 March 2020, which lasted 14 days, but this move has been until 14 April 2020 due to an rise in the number of infected persons and it is likely to might be continue the extended if the number of infected persons is not decreasing yet until the government satisfied. During the MCO era, mostly economy activities in other such as agriculture, manufacturing, tourism, business and more were affected. According to a four-day study conducted by the Malaysian Global Innovation and Creativity Center (MaGic) between 19 and 22 March 2020, they found that about 40 percent of start-ups and social enterprises could be paralyzed if the COVID-19 pandemic continued until Eid Raya Aidilfitri. From this issue we can see how the problems directly affect the economy of the country, especially for the business sector but we have to think creatively, as an entrepreneur on how to continue our business without violating the government-mandated MCO. In my view, traders will continue their business practices but without requiring consumers to go to the shop to get the products they want by providing direct delivery to consumers. Customers or traders should be able to reduce the possibility of an attack with COVID-19 without impacting requirement company or consumer. Additionally, by growing online sales, retailers can continue their business growth and consumers can get what they want without having to go out there. The government should also provide a forum for entrepreneurs to sell their goods to clients so that businesses among entrepreneurs are not adversely affected by the virus spread. Additionally, at their current speed, businessmen need to formulate new marketing tactics to prevent dropping company cash flow. Dealers need to carry out financial checks on their company, such as payment of energy bills, salaries for employees and others, to ensure that the financial flows of the enterprise are in good hands over the entire era.

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Covid-19 has affected global economy severely. It is definitely increase the unemployment rate following by giving impact to newbie entrepreneur. In my opinion, it does not mean ending of world but newbie entrepreneur can adopt following suggestions to deal with this issue.

EMOTION

As a newbie entrepreneur, they need to firstly manage their emotion to deal with the crisis of Covid-19. Although it is affecting their business, they need to face this issue positively and keep away from giving up their business easily. Positive spirit should come before having any plans or strategies to handle this pandemic.

NEW WORKING POLICY

After this, they need to learn and apply the new working policy to operate their business. Those new policies include remote work policy that enable all working members to work remotely by staying in touch even if they are not at the same place. In other words, any meeting or discussion will be conducted virtually instead of physically. Besides, flexible working policy including desk sharing, hotelling and teleworking is able to reduce the operation cost of company (workers’ salary, rental and utilities).

UTILISE VIRTUAL SPACE

During this pandemic, it is the chance for newbie entrepreneur to utilise the time to promote and strengthen the company presence through many social media channels since most of them are spending their time on surfing internet while staying at home. Besides, newbie entrepreneur can provide some training or talk to their staffs through online.

MAINTAIN CASH INFLOW

Find another ways to boost the sale of business. Marketing strategy is playing an important role here. As a business newbie, he or she need to has contingency plan before any unprecedented things happened. For instance, newbie for food and beverage business can use delivery service to continue their business during MCO. Other business like clothes store, bookstore, and electronic store can utilise e-commerce platform to continue generate their profit. Besides, promotion like discount offering or free delivery fees can be applied to gain more business. During MCO, newbie entrepreneur may not earn as much as what they can earn previously but they can still gain some to cover their current operation cost.

LAST CHOICE-GOVERNMENT SUBSIDIES
Malaysia Government had
provided RM600 salary per month for employees provided the requirements is fulfilled. Additionally, utility subsidies and others are also provided. Newbie entrepreneur can choose to accept those subsidies provided to sustain their company.

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UBSS 1032
SECTION 08

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a

recently discovered coronavirus- infectious disease. Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will develop mild to

moderate respiratory disease and recover without any special treatment being needed.

Older people and those with underlying medical conditions such as cardiovascular

disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness. Being well educated about the COVID-19 virus, the illness it causes and

how it spreads is the best way to avoid and slow down transmission.

Protect yourself and others from contamination by washing your hands or

regularly using a rub dependent on alcohol, and not touching your skin.

In order to stop the spread of the Covid-19 outbreak, many countries across the world have started implementing very tough measures. Countries and world capital have been put under strict lockdown, bringing a total halt to major industrial production chains.

In Malaysia, many business had to stop their operation because of Covid-19. This is because they did not have employee to work to their business because they worried about their employee's health.
During this time of

curfew, several companies were paralysed except supermarket and online delivery services.

Supermarkets and online delivery services have reported a huge growth in demand as customers stockpile goods such as toilet paper, rice and orange juice as the pandemic escalates. However, the buyers have to followed the SOP which has been prescribed by the Malaysian health ministry in order to stop the spread of the Covid-19 outbreak and attack other people.

For me, the young entrepreneurs will effected badly if they did not have plan how to survive in this time. To make sure that their business will survive when this crisis is rampant, they should draw back their business plan such as about how to sell it and so on. In this situation, the use of new marketing platforms using the online platform as a marketing

tool is strongly advised in line with the Government's aim to ensure business independence.

In this case, the young entrepreneur need to be productive in making decision. Entrepreneurs need to abandon all attempts to expand their company at this stage because the situation is generally unsustainable and, more importantly, cash is in readiness for the potential future.

As a conclusion, Covid-19 does affect every part of our lives. Be productive when make a decision. We don't know how long does the PKP will used in eradication this virus. Hopefully, it is hoped that all the people working together will help the government eradicate the virus by staying at home

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Yes, the outbreak of COVID-19 for sure will affects the business startup but not exactly. The outbreak of COVID-19 brought effects to the business startup especially during the Malaysia’s Restricted Movement Order (RMO) or Movement Control Order (MCO). Malaysia put the control on partial lockdown from Wednesday (March 18) to March 31 but it currently extended to April 14 due to the situation of COVID-19 still not under control. The lockdown activity affected the SMEs which included the Startup Entrepreneur as it requires non-essential businesses to stop operations. But in another hand, the government has also announced that steps will be taken to alleviate the burden of the COVID-19 pandemic on SMEs such as easier financing access for SMEs and to alleviate the cash flow issues.

As most of the people are staying at home during the MCO, I will suggest the newbies and entrepreneurs to utilise the online platform to market their products and offer the delivery services as these two are the best way to maintain the operation of a company. All of the transaction also suggested to be closed through online platform such as online banking system. Apart from that, the delivery service should be offered as it can attract more potential customer. Secondly, the operational cost has to be minimised.  The working hour of worker can be reduced through scheduling instead of cut the number of workers. The most important thing is cannot stop the operation of company during the MCO as it will bring several effects to the company. Thirdly, the entrepreneur must maintain a stable cash flow. Stable cash flow can help the operation of company run smoothly. Fourthly, the flexible working place are suggested to the startup entrepreneur. Flexible working place enable the paperwork be conducted in any suitable place which can reduce the operational cost such as rental fee of office. As a Startup Entrepreneur, I will also focus on make the contingency plan as we don’t know what will be happened in the future. Perfect contigency plan can help to minimise the risks when the unexpected situation happened.

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AMIRUDDIN BIN MOHAMAD (UBSS 1032 - SECTION 8)

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AMIRUDDIN BIN MOHAMAD (UBSS 1032 - SECTION 8)

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Somehow, Covid Pandemic 2019-20, also known as Coronavirus Pandemic 2019-2020, is a global coronavirus epidemic in 2019 that is unprecedented due to extreme acute coronavirus respiratory syndrome 2. The outbreak was initially identified in Wuhan City, Hubei China, in mid-December 2019. The virus is transmitted to people in a manner similar to influenza by respiratory drops of coughing or sneezing. Popular signs include fever, coughing, and shortness of breath. Complications may include pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome. There are currently no clear vaccines or antiviral therapies available. The initiative consists of a reduction in symptoms and supportive therapy.

Desired safeguards include hand washing, mouthing while coughing, maintaining distance from others, and 14-day surveillance and isolation for people suspected of being contaminated but our country's Malaysia failed within 14 days and extended to 28 days under the Movement Control (MCO) Order. Efforts to avoid spread include travel bans, quarantines, cancellations, disruptions in activities and cancellations, and the closing of facilities in our country of Malaysia, as well as curfews in China and South Korea, as well as numerous border closures or limitations on incoming travelers, airport screening and train stations, and travel advice on community and school and university areas closed.

According to the Malaysian Global Innovation and Creativity Center (MaGIC), an estimated 40% of small businesses and social enterprises could be crippled if the pandemic continues until the end of Eid Raya Aidilfitri. This pandemic has contributed to global socio-economic instability, postponement and cancelation of cultural, religious and sporting activities, and widespread fears of supply shortages that have triggered panic buying and indirectly forced entrepreneurs to start their own businesses.

Yet we need to position ourselves in a situation where innovative and vital traders are thinking of avoiding the loss and profitability of tackling this problem for our own start-up business. The idea and suggestion that we should do business is that we should all trade online and communicate with consumers what they want.

Via a variety of social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram, and can also use our own telecommunications tools to help us indirectly streamline our outbound cash flow and also lift our customers perception that we're still trading. In addition, we will need to formulate our business market strategy to improve our cash flow by promoting our service, such as bid, discount and free delivery, so that we can take advantage of ourselves to draw more customers to benefit. As a result, the potential for young people who want to venture out there by starting an e-book or online class is that we are sitting on the internet at home so that we can build online classes to get more clients, employees and improve our own company with our low cost service.

Not only that, for start-ups who want to start a company, they can also send their products straight to the house without customers coming to the store or calling Cash On Delivery (COD) more easily to attract our outgoing money and also to remind our business customers of their usual operations. Last but not least, asking for support from the Bank or government subsidies once a month will support pay for utilities, workers wages or something else to improve our business.

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UMI AMIRA AQILA BINTI MAZLAN (UHAS-3012) SECTION 22

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UMI AMIRA AQILA BINTI MAZLAN (UHAS-3012) SECTION 22

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The serious implications for people's health and the healthcare services, Covid-19 is having a significant impact on businesses and the economy. The outbreak of the Covid-19 has significantly reduced the average sales of businesses across multiple industries and will play negatively on the local property market. Startup entrepreneur will also be negatively impacted when people go out less and turn to alternate means of shopping. To brace themselves for the effects of Covid-19, startup entrepreneur will need to act decisively and prepare to take advantage of the recovery.
1. List possible impacts on your business

Estimate the financial impact the Covid-19 crisis is having on your business and develop mitigation strategies. Discuss with your staff, key suppliers and key customers the likely impact of Covid-19 on your business.

Businesses will likely be impacted in the following areas:

·  Sales: Particularly if you have little to no online presence.

·  Staff availability: With people’s movements restricted, their ability to work will be curtailed, particularly if they’re unable to work from home.

·  Supply chain: Particularly if you rely on suppliers from badly impacted parts of the world.

·  Finance: Particularly if your cash reserves are low.

If your business is already impacted, start by listing what those impacts are. If you are not impacted yet, you should still be able to make some informed projections.

In listing those possible impacts, attempt to quantify what those impacts will have on your business and identify possible strategies to mitigate them.

2. Perform a financial health check on your business

Knowing your business’ financial health assists you in deciding what you can and should do now to better your business’ position through the crisis.

Much information on the business’ financial health and performance can be gained by analyzing your financial statements through financial ratios.

3. Re-do your budgets with new assumptions

The assumptions used to produce your budget are most likely irrelevant because of the crisis. Working with your accountant, take the list of possible impacts of Covid-19 and re-do your budgets.

Include a range of possible previously unthinkable scenarios, such as a 50-80% decline in sales over three to six months, or a supplier being unable to supply you a key item for six weeks.

Carefully consider how each of those scenarios impacts your cash flow.

4. Act now to improve cash flow

Your business will likely struggle with cash flow in the near future. Therefore, act now to improve cash flows.

The first step is to prepare a cash flow forecast, and update that forecast throughout the crisis, possibly weekly. This will give you forewarning of any cash flow problems so you can act early to address them.

5. Increase online sales

To remain viable with less customers about, startup businesses will need to begin selling online or increase how much they sell online.

It is important to investigate different online platforms to see which is suited for your business needs.

Review how best to deliver your products to the customer. Service suppliers should investigate digital solutions to the service delivery to reduce the need for physical interaction. Consequently, choose to close some of your physical locations.

6. Do a reality check on your business

Use the crisis as an opportunity to reflect on your business, how it was being run, how you would like it to run post-crisis and whether it is still right for you.

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Covid-19 outbreak has affected the growth of the global economy. The execution of Movement Control Order policy not only brought inconveniences to the local community, but it also threatens the survival of SME in the local market.  Most of the SME had suffered from the loss of various business cost, some of them may not survive through this economy disasters. However, I believe that “crisis came together with opportunity”, there must be an opportunity for those newbie entrepreneurs who are well prepared.   In my opinion, there are several strategies should be conducted by newbie entrepreneur to deal with this issue.

Enhance the involvement in the online platform

Covid-19 outbreak has been affected market demand due to the increase of the unemployment rate. The current main mission for newbie entrepreneur is to cut down the cost and balance with the decrease of revenue. They can choose to create an online platform for their business, this is because running an online business is required less expense than the physical business. Besides that, because of the restriction of movement and hot summer weather, most of the potential customers are prefer doing the “online shopping” in their own home rather than go out shopping. If newbie entrepreneur able to create a well marketing strategy to promote their services and product through internet, it able to increase the revenue of the business.

Decrease the demand for human capital

The issue of Covid-19 outbreak can be a lesson for the newbie entrepreneur to understand “the business should not rely too heavily on human capital”. This is because the biggest weakness of human capital is that “human may sick but the robot didn’t”. The newbie entrepreneur should keep up with the development of artificial intelligence as well as other modern technology. They should try to import and adopt technology in coordinate business activities in order to decrease the demand of business towards human capital. The application of technology in coordinate business activities able to improve the efficiency of the business and reduce the operation cost.

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COVID-19 pandemic is spreading across the world at backbone speeds. It directly cripple the business and deemed the backbone of economy and long cycle to recovery. Due to movement restriction order policy, most of the business fall under the category of unessential services are faced a great hit as the virus tighten grip on the nation especially for SME. Although the crisis has seen as great catastrophe for newbies due to fear of their startups may not survives, it can also be an opportunity to your business. It is times to valid and test of your business model. Here several suggestion and idea.
Good financial management
Healthy cash flow is important for business. Try to plan the contingency plan when facing unexpected crisis such as COVID-19. Expenses and operating costs should be cut down through negotiation with the landlord and incentive provided by government to reduce the cost of electrical tarrif. Efficiency in collection of debt from the creditor also should enhance to increase the income of business.
Adopt to change in business model ( strategic thinking)
COVID-19 led to a kick-started of a major innovation driver fueled by anxiety around human contact.Trend of digital technology especially in e-commerce important act as a platform to promote the products or goods through collaboration with online shopping website such as Lazada, Shoppe and others. Business model should up-to-date since there are sign if shift in how customers and business behaves.Business networking apps, AI, Blockchain, 5G believed to change the customer demands and pushing digital bureaucracy to promote sales of products.
Role of government
Newbie should utilize the leeway that given by government as much as 4.5 billion fund to help SME. BSN also increased the loan from RM 50000 to RM 70000 with 2 percent of interest without collateral. Newbie should persistent to face the problems of insufficient cash flow such as try to utilize crowdfunding startup platform. Instead of providing incentive to individual, government also should put more attention to help SME in order to boost economy of country. Clear instructions about the operation of business and another sectors should provide by government instead of multiple U-turn of making decisions.
Mental health of staff and entrepreneur
Mental well-being of staff and entrepreneur should be put in priority since staff is important asset to company. Entrepreneur should provide a clear guideline to console the staff especially work in home by using the Zoom, WebEx, and other to on-line meetings such as providing mental support to staff to reduce level of anxiety due to job uncertainty and sense of isolation in home. Analytical skill and positive mindset of entrepreneur also essential in order to stay longer in business.

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NURUL IZZATI BINTI MOHD JEFRI (UHAS 3012-SECTION 22)

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NURUL IZZATI BINTI MOHD JEFRI (UHAS 3012-SECTION 22)

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Based on the current issue about covid-19 virus that has spread to the whole country, it has affected many aspects, especially the economy aspects. The Covid-19 virus is a virus that spreads widely throughout the world, causing most countries take control of the movement called as MCO to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 Virus.

Based on the findings that have been made by the Malaysian Global Innovation and Creativity Center (MaGIC), it is estimated that around 40% of Startup entrepreneurs and social enterprises may be paralyzed if Covid-19 continues. Therefore, with the loan moratorium it is expected to enhance the cash flow position especially for the 'STARTUP' entrepreneurs. It is well known that, the failure for a business owner to carry on their business operations, it is possible that they may have difficulty in maintaining their business operations. As a result, it will cause them to terminate their employee to reduce their costs. As a result, it will cause a new entrepreneur to lose their confidence to continue the business. Therefore, the best way is to stay up-to-date and passionate to find the best ideas and alternatives to overcome the problem. Take time to plan carefully on effective strategies and create relevant and achievable business plans. Also, get information from relevant websites to get the best ideas.

In my view, the best way to ensure that 'STARTUP' entrepreneurs to survive in Covid-19 crisis is to redefine the budget with a new assumption to generate new budgets because the existing budget is irrelevant due to the crisis taking into account the effects of Covid-19. Create and think of various possibilities such as declines in sales over a period of time. Make sure your new budget is reasonable.

Further, establishing an online business as an alternative due to the current situation where it is not possible to do normal business. While sales may not be as encouraging as selling online, at least, they can still earn income by doing business and survive. Therefore, it is important to choose the right platform based on the business suitability like using social media (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) to get customers.

In addition, 'STARTUP' entrepreneurs should also be aware of all the platforms that can be used as an alternative to conducting business as well as take note of any initiatives taken by the government to help entrepreneurs continue their business. In addition, they can form a group of entrepreneurs to come up with a combination of ideas to continue their business by supporting each other business.

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In my humble opinion, with the bleak economy situation even prior to the pandemic, SMEs are already meet with the challenging times because not all of them are making profit. Payroll, rent, utilities and etc are still applicable while there’s drastic drop of income during MCO. Many SMEs sure will be obliterated in no time. There have a lot of uncertainty around the Covid-19 coronavirus and the potential effects it may lead to the business.

Suggestion:

Mindset

As a Startup Entrepreneur, I believe every problem has a solution. There have three main questions that I have to solve, which are:

How do I reassure my customers and employees during this uncertain time?

How to stabilize operations with friction-less transactions and the ability to handle increased demand?

How do I reconfigure my products, services and markets, and establish new partnerships and ecosystems to retain new and existing customers?

I think it is a wise decision to transform business by online or virtual resolution, commercialize product via online marketing platform for this technological era. However, everything about money as “No money, no talk”. Cash is KING. As a wise entrepreneur should have to put in place a plan to conserve cash for emergency fund.

Action

I will first evaluate my cash flow situation to see if layoffs are necessary. If really have to layoffs, the companies should write why an employee is being let go in their termination notice and should offer to draft a letter of recommendation for employees.

Government

I think government has a vital role for assisting the cash flow of SMEs. Government please to focus more on the matters of SMEs during this critical moment. According to SME Corp. Malaysia, the Malaysian economy consists of 98.5% of SMEs where they contribute 38.3% of the country’s GDP, 66% of the country’s employment and around 17.3% of Malaysia’s exports. They are the backbone of our economy arhhh!!

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There are many entrepreneurs will be the hardest hit from the current Covid-19 pandemic. Covid-19 pandemic affected the global economic performance due to movement control order, social distancing and so on. Due to the Movement Control Order, entrepreneurs are suffering a hard time because no production during MCO cause them loss the income but they still need to paid salary, rental, materials cost and others. Hence, what can the entrepreneur do in this time of crisis and uncertainty?

1.      Keep calm and optimist

First and foremost, entrepreneur must keep calm because they should have a clear mindset to plan for the next step. This is hard especially when the cash running out, but panic also cannot solve the problem and might affect your decision making. As the leader of organization, entrepreneur should keep calm and healthier mindset to lead and arrange the employee as well. It also can increase the confidence level of employee toward the organization and survive together. Moreover, entrepreneur should be optimist in find the solution to address the problem.

2.      Keep update the latest information

Entrepreneur should follow up the latest policy and initiatives which announced by government. After that, keep in touch and discuss with the stakeholders on the situation to ensure everyone are clear to the condition, it able to help entrepreneur able to make decision as soon as possible to reduce the loss suffer by the organization.

3.      Make a financial plan

Financial management of an organization is most important at this moment. Entrepreneur should define a financial plan for the 3months to ensure the financial of organization able to support the business at least for 3 months. If not, entrepreneur should secure the financial resources quickly to avoid the money run out and ruin the business. To ensure the effectiveness of the financial plan, entrepreneur need to re-evaluate the plan time to time.

4.      Find the opportunities

Sometimes crisis will be a new opportunity. Entrepreneur should try to turn the crisis to opportunity. Based on the current business, what should be improve and change on the current business to offering a new connection with client. For example, the online purchase and delivery services are becoming a new opportunity for groceries and food suppliers during the MCO period. Many food and vegetable seller start to provide the online purchase and delivery services to maintain their income. Entrepreneur should think for the business model how to create an opportunity for them at this moment.

5.      Upskill your staff

Entrepreneur also need to think for their staff. Entrepreneur can encourage the staff to improve their skills to make them more productive and efficient through the online course, reading and other ways.

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It is inevitable that Movement Control Order (MCO) in response to COVID-19 has inflicted a significant impact on start up business. It will directly damage start up companies business due to negative cash flow issue. From the news report from Astro Awani, it is no surprise that a total of 40% of business start up particularly SME would be collapsed as most of them fall under the category of non-essential services as stated under MCO. For example, tourism, information technologies, education and so on. In order for SME to survive amid this crisis, the main way is to maintain a positive cash flow through various ideas in my opinion:

1.Improve sales by utilising online platform

In this pandemic season, peoples’ movement would be highly limited due to the fear of contracting the virus. Entrepreneur should have utilised all online platforms possible, making their appearances more frequent and highlighting their product specialty to target audience. This is to build up a confident image and reach out to more audience during this movement restricted period where there would be less people visiting physically. Example of online platforms are social media, online shopping platform, delivery apps and more. In this special time, convenience of customers should be prioritised by doing delivery service to establish good customer relationship.

2. Lower down the cost of product

The cost of product should be revised. If possible, cheaper materials should be used if it would achieve the almost similar and satisfactory quality. Besides, the cost of raw materials can be reduced by negotiating with existing suppliers or switching to a new and cheaper supplier.

3.Observe on customers demands and trend

Customers would switch their demand and trend during this economic crisis. They might have developed a new interest in a certain product. Special discount can be made if they purchas in bulk quantity to encourage a higher cash flow for the sustainability of your business. Moreover, customers’ opinion and suggestions should also be taken into account and acknowledge as their pain would help business to improve even more.

4. Government support scheme

Government plays a very crucial role in supporting the survivability of SME in this economic crisis. Bank loans or supporting scheme can be outlined to alleviate the financial burden of SME. This will allow them to cover their losses and invest the money into boosting their business. Currently, the good news is that Bank Negara had enforced six month loan deferment on all bank loans.

5. Contingency plan if company projecting towards worst case scenario

Contingency plans should always be prepared by SME if their current plan did not go as planned. The back-up plan should be more than one to be safe. For example, releasing new products, pay cuts, collaborating with other operators and more. Every entrepreneur should have the mindset of expecting the worst outcome during this crisis so that they would be more prepared if anything strikes. Besides, this is to maintain the continuity of their business so that their business can sustain in long term.

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WILIYAN RICKY ABDULLAH (UBSS-1032 SECTION 8)

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WILIYAN RICKY ABDULLAH (UBSS-1032 SECTION 8)

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Covid-19 now a worldwide pandemic and has landed in Malaysia. Due to this,businesses have been greatly impacted as the company has taken a hit because of COVID-19. Recently reported by ASTRO AWANI, 28  MARCH 2020 mentioned that COVID-19 will affect 40% of business startups. But this situation is not going to last forever and our business is not closing. As a business owner, we are likely looking for ways to survive and to make sure our business still operates. Here several strategic plans to deal with this pandemic.

Move with positive thoughts

One of the most important things as a business startup is to keep calm and always positive. Change our perceptions towards the problem. Nowadays in times of uncertainty and change, business challenges are not a possibility, but a reality that every business will face sooner or later. I believe that if not COVID -19 there are many challenges that we need to face like globalization, digital transformation, political wrecks, among others factors, making them a more complex issue to deal with.  Hence, knowing how to approach complexity, overcoming obstacles and finding strategic solutions is a necessary skill set for any successful manager.

Try open innovation

We should leverage creativity and ideation from the current situation. Nowadays online business has become trendy. Take this advantage to change our business model. During this time, make sure business operations come from home. That is why we must do it online. Maybe we can promote our products through social media and so on.  Not only that we can offer extra service such as delivery. Due to lockdown of course people tend to find any  business operation that offers delivery service. Having initiative is central to become success. Not only is it important for customer acquisition, it helps when we have to solve a problem.

Look for multiple solutions

It is possible to identify multiple possible solutions. Prioritizing them following a simple rule. The most simple , doable solution is far superior to complicated. Once prioritized and selected, start trying solutions until we find the right one. Remember that in this time, we want to cut loss and still can gain benefit. We want to maintain our business operation. So that we can still get profit.

Take benefit from government funds

Malaysia Government has provided subsidies and relief for the economic sector. To assist SMEs, including micro-entrepreneurs, the Government and Bank Negara Malaysia will provide additional funds worth RM4.5 billion. I believe that financial institutions will be able to provide the needed support to viable SMEs especially in weathering the current economic challenges. It is our responsibility to utilize the funds from the government.

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MUHAMAD DANIAL BIN DAHARI - UHAS3012 SECTION 14

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MUHAMAD DANIAL BIN DAHARI - UHAS3012 SECTION 14

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Covid-19 outbreak has affected the growth of the global economy. Malaysia put the control on a lockdown from March 18 to April 14 due to the situation of COVID-19 still not under control. The outbreak of the Covid-19 has significantly reduced the average sales of businesses across multiple industries and will play negatively on the local property market. The execution of Movement Control Order policy not only brought inconveniences to the local community, but it also threatens the survival of SME in the local market. Based on the findings made by MaGIC, 40% of startup entrepreneurs and social enterprises may be paralyzed if this continues.

My suggestions:

i. Utilise the usage of online platform

Service suppliers should investigate digital solutions to the service delivery to reduce the need for physical interaction. It is important to investigate different online platforms to see which is suited for your business needs. The current main mission for new entrepreneur is to cut down the cost and balance with the decrease of revenue. Create an online platform for their business, this is because running an online business is required less expense than the physical business. Online delivery services have reported a huge growth in demand as customers stockpile goods.

ii. Re-strategize and find new marketing strategies

The main thing is that entrepreneurs need to re-evaluate their marketing strategies, sales targets, production plans and cash flows. Many businesses in Malaysia do not have a marketing plan. So in the current situation, entrepreneurs need to sit down and execute a marketing plan. Entrepreneur also should try to turn the crisis to opportunity. Based on the current business, what should be improve and change on the current business to offering a new connection with client. They need to think for the business model how to create an opportunity for them at this moment.

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The coronavirus pandemic is becoming an international economic crisis. The Malaysian government has enforced the MCO to curb the Covid-19 pandemic, requiring non-essential businesses to stop operating, and the public was ordered to stay at home to curb the Covid -19 outbreak. This affects all industries and markets, including startup entrepreneurs, because they generate zero income during the MCO period. However, startups will also have the opportunity to reorganize their businesses during this period and turn the challenges into opportunities. Here are some suggestions and ideas.

1.Put in place a plan to conserve cash.
Cash is the most important thing in an enterprise. Without cash, they cannot maintain or grow their business. During this critical period, the start-up entrepreneur should reduce the things that are not critical and minimize business expenses. They can try to discuss with the employee about taking unpaid leave, reducing their salaries to subsistence level, cut allowance and subsidy or postpone the payment to cut down the expense in this period.

2.Utilize Online Platform.
Use online platforms to grow your business. This is the most preferred way for the organization during this critical period. You should spend most of the time in developing online business. If there is anything, you can also conduct an online meeting. Conduct online training if necessary.

3.Focus on current affairs.
Stay alert and follow government policies. Apply for postponing the hire purchase interest, term loan interest, and housing loan. Apply for postponing the company income tax.  Apply for RM 600 for Employment Retention Programme (EPR) and Wage Subsidy. These applications can reduce the burden of startups in this critical period. Prepare an emergency plan at each stage to take precautions before it is too late.

4. Restructure or reorganize the business.
Reduce human resources and increase the adoption of technology. Replace manpower with plant and machinery. Increase productivity, work time, reducing the insurance, salaries and other expenses, will not be affected by the epidemic. Use artificial intelligence in business.

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Nurharisah Binti Kamarulzaman, UHAS 3012, SECTION 22

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Nurharisah Binti Kamarulzaman, UHAS 3012, SECTION 22

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Terdapat banyak golongan yang terjejas dalam isu Covid-19 yang melanda negara kita sejak negara kita telah melakukan inisiatif untuk memutuskan rantaian virus Covid-19 iaitu dengan melaksanakan Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan (PKP). Sebarang aktiviti tidak boleh dilakukan termasuklah perniagaan-perniagaan kecil. Menurut World Health Organization (WHO), menjagkakan kemuncak kes Covid-19 di negara Malaysia akan berlaku pada pertengahan bulan April. Antara golongan yang terjejas dalam impak Covid-19 ini iaitu seramai 239 usahawan ‘startup’ dan perusahaan sosial memerlukan sokongan bagi mengharungi impak Covid-19 dan hanya 3% dijangka akan boleh bertahan melebihi 12 bulan sekiranya situasi ini berlarutan. Antaranya adalah Pendidikan, perisisan teknologi maklumat, barang dagangan, makanan dan minuman, pelancongan, perdagangan dan penjagaan kesihatan. Manakala sebanyak 15.9% responden usahawan yang mampu bertahan  selama sebulan sahaja sekiranya situasi seperti ini berlarutan. Punca pendapatan mereka terganggu kerana mereka tidak dapat meneruskan perniagaan perniagaan mereka sepanjang tempoh kawalan pergerakan ini berlaku.

Selain itu, sebanyak 77% responden terjejas dengan perintah kawalan pergerakan khsusnya kepada Pendidikan dan pelajaran, makanan dan minuman, perisian dan digital teknologi maklumat, media, barang dagangan dan pelancongan. Seramai 35% respondan memerlukan pinjaman, 23.8% inginkan mendapatkan geran atau subsidi dan 3.8% ingin penagguhan bayaran pinjaman dilakukan.

Pada pendapat saya, bagi usahawan ‘startup’ pada musim Covid-19 ini dengan menjalankan perniagaan atas talian yang menggunakan pergerakan dan tenaga kerja yang minimum. Sebagai contoh, bagi perusahaan seperti kedai makanan dan minuman, mereka boleh mengambil inisiatif dengan melakukan khidmat penghantaran makanan mengikut permintaan pelanggan yang berdekatan. Selain itu, mereka juga boleh menggunakan perkhidmatan ‘GrabFood’ dan ‘Foodpanda’ sepanjang tempoh kawalan pergerakan ini. Di samping itu, sebagai usahawan baru, kita perlulah bijak dalam menyusun strategi seperti meminumkan pengambilan tenaga kerja dengan mengikut keupayaan kita untuk membayar gaji pekerja tersebut. Selain meminimumkan tenaga kerja, usahawan juga perlu membuat rundingan dengan tenaga kerja iaitu dengan membuat potongan gaji pekerja sebanyak 30%-50% dari gaji yang biasa diberikan. Hal ini dapat membantu majikan dalam membuat potongan terhadap perkara-perkara yang tidak penting dilakukan sepanjang krisis ini terjadi.

Menurut Dzulera Abu Bakar, Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif MAGIC, sokongan kewangan akan diberikan bagi membantu aliran tunai perniagaan. Pihak kerajaan akan mengambil inisiatif membantu perusahaan ‘startup’ seperti membuat pinjaman, mendapatkan geran atau subsidi dan penangguhan bayaran pinjaman selama 6 bulan.

Sebagai usahawan, bantuan yang diberikan adalah wajar bagi membantu usahawan baru di Malaysia. Menurut bekas penganalisis politik iaitu Norizan Sharif atau Nobisha telah menggariskan beberapa langkah yang boleh dilakukan oleh usahawan kecil sepanjang impak Covid-19 ini berlaku. Antaranya adalah usahawan perlu menilai semula strategi pemasaran, sasaran jualan, pelan produksi dan aliran tunai.

Dengan adanya bantuan yang telah diberikan, usahawan – usahawan baru perlu bijak menyusun langkah dalam penggunaan bantuan yang diberikan dengan menyediakan ramalan aliran tunai dan mengemaskini ramalan sepanjang krisis ini terjadi secara mingguan. Hal ini akan memberikan usahawan peringatan tentang sebarang masalah aliran tunai supaya usahawan boleh bertindak lebih awal untuk menangani masalah ini.

Kesimpulannya, pelbagai langkah inisiatif yang boleh dilakukan oleh usahawan ‘startup’ dan perusahaan sosial dalam membantu dalam perniagaan mereka sepnajang impak Covid-19 ini berlaku.

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For sure, the Corona virus outbreak will heavily impact on global economy and all the business around the world especially for the startup business as they don't have a firm foundation.

To deal with this issue, the Malaysia government had implemented the movement control order (MCO) for 28 days. During the MCO period, the movement of people is restricted and less money will be spend in the market. Only certain business such as food delivery, grocery shop and bank can operate during MCO. Most of the startup business that can't operate during this period will not be able to sustain because of the problem of cash flow and their capital is not enough to cover up their expenses as they have to pay for the employees' salary and rental fee.Things will become worst when the Government extend the MCO period again.

My suggestion for the startup entrepreneur is that they can start up by operating online business. They can sell things though Facebook or Instagram. As we know, there are more and more people doing online business by selling things or products through online medium. People are scare to go out from home and buy things in this critical period even after MCO period. By operating online business, they no need to pay for shop rental fee and the customers can buy stuff online without face-to-face. People are willing to pay for higher price through online medium rather than buying at physical shop.

Other than that, I think Malaysia Government has to focus more on SME since the economy stimulus package has a bit neglect of them. More than 95% of all the business establishments in Malaysia are SMEs. SMEs had contributed to Malaysia GDP more than 38% and provide many working opportunities to the Malaysian. If SMEs can't survive in this critical moment, the economy of Malaysia will slump and many Malaysian will become unemployed.

Furthermore, to boost up the Malaysia economy and help the startup business, we as a Malaysian should spend our vacation in Malaysia, buy local products and support SME companies that have had difficulties due to lack of sales because of the outbreak of Covid-19. All of the parties should cooperate well and do their own roles ,then only the Malaysia economy will become great again.

The entrepreneur who can really take advantage of this tough environment (turn into opportunity) that will build the next generation of leaders.

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UHAS 3012, SECTION 22

According to this Covid 19 occurrence these days, it'll be challenges to numerous individual particularly for startup and social business. Healthcare crisis is vital since cannot be solve with monetary and fiscal or economy policy but we need to get this virus beneath control, if not do that nothing we can do within the economy side is gonna stop this freefall from continuing to accelerate so at all cost.

Regarding to this a startup business the recommendation that can do is do online deal whether utilizing Facebook or Istagram live in order to cover worker wage and retail rental. This is too will be effected because buyers frightened to purchase online product and had to last minute cancelled the transaction. Other than that with this Limitation Development Arrange (RMO) set up by government cause the seller gain zero profit.

Next, according to zero profit, startup business person got to do negotiation with the retail landlord in order to make sure can pay the rent within this RMO. At the same time, need to do negotiation with the worker about pay the lesser salary due to this MCO period. The startup business person also need to think future one week which is rate of profit or sale diminished to form budget for the following coming week or month.

The business person whose does not prepared with this case will effected them. So the mentality from entrepreneur need to change for example if before this do the retail deal change to delivery services with initiative some free gift or free delivery. Entrepreneur too got to do an innovation to provide easier for buyers to purchase the product such as make a new application that will be use for all others entrepreneur.

In conclusion, startup business person got to utilize this RMO as an opportunity to create new innovation that will improve the continuity business.

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SITI NAZURAH @ IZZAH BT ABD AZIZ - UHAS 3012 SECTION 14

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SITI NAZURAH @ IZZAH BT ABD AZIZ - UHAS 3012 SECTION 14

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Covid-19 has affected the economy of the world. This outbreak has significantly reduced the profit and sales of business in variety of industries since Malaysia established the Movement Control Order (MCO). A lot of SME affected by this MCO since they are unable to get customers and their production will be slower than usual.

Regarding to the startup business recommendation, I would like to suggest to utilize the usage of online platform which is can varies from website to social media. This can help to reduce the physical interaction between supplier and seller, and also between seller and buyer. By doing this online platform, the entrepreneur will get to decrease the cost because less expense needed for online business than the physical business. Social media such as Facebook and Instagram are the most common platform to use to promote their business. Besides, the engagement in social media is the highest during this MCO as people tend to stay at their home and surfing the platform. The online delivery and courier services also have the high demand during this time.

Other than that, entrepreneurs have to plan for new marketing strategies. As a business person, innovation and backup plan are the most important thing to have in the strategies. They have to think the way to make their business easier for both parties and make new connection with them. This way can help the entrepreneurs in facing the difficult situation like this Covid-19 outbreak.

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Covid-19 has spread around the world, it not only impact to the global economy into recession but also the effects 40% of the business startup. To deal with these issues, I think that if we take the right steps, we still can overcome the business startup challenges through the Corona Crisis. As a Startup Entrepreneur I think that I would be focus on the marketing and sales. Make sure to be communicate well with the clients even though I cannot interact with them face to face during the Corona Crisis but I still can use the social media such as Facebook, Messenger and Instagram presence to keep clients or customers up to date make it easy for them to purchase product or services. This is a way to put clients or customers safeguards in place to deliver the products or services.

Second, focus on the products that make customers money or save their money. Which is to say, I should have to be less focus on the product that they are don’t need. Knowing and understanding customer needs is at the centre of every successful business, whether it sells directly to individuals or other businesses. Once have this knowledge, I can use it to persuade potential and existing customers that buying from us is in their best interests.

Other than that, I think I would use expert and forecast carefully. It is a better approach to understanding what’s going on and what works guided by expert opinion. Expert would be more experience than I which is just a Startup Entrepreneur and expert opinions help decision-makers in the business towards achievement and success which could be avoid the wrong path as an Entrepreneur.

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There are several things that a startup entrepreneur can do to help keep their business stay afloat. The first step is to determine the position of your business. It depends on the type of products and services your business is providing. Is the product or service offered a necessity at this situation? Does the market demand goes up or down? You also need to think of the financial position of you company. Determine what is your fixed cost, i.e. amortization, overhead, rental, salaries, interest expenses etc. You will also need to ensure the liquidity of your company, reconstruct a cash flow, balance sheet. Does your company has a strong liquidity enough to support your business given the time frame? What if the lock down period extends, how long can your business survive without doing business?

You need to figure out where to invest and where to pull back. A change of plan in your business is a must. Think of what kind of services or products that people need most. Are you able to offer such type of products or services (i.e. hand sanitizer, face mask, food delivery services etc.). Determine your competitive advantages. If yes, your startup have the right resources to allow you to do so, then you should proceed with it. If not, you might need to pull back on doing business and instead invest in somewhere else. One good example is to take the opportunity to really focus in improving your existing product and technology. It is also the best time to train staff by providing them an online learning platform. It will also be one great way to keep your staff busy and reduce uncertainty or panic.

At this moment, you should focus on making your business survive instead of boosting sales or trying something new. Therefore, it is important to have contact and keep a good relationship with existing customer. Follow up work is important, make your clients well-inform of how your business is doing, whether there will be a delay or interruption on the delivery or performance of contractual obligations and assure them that you are trying your best to minimize their loss or risk. You might also focus on the legal aspect, revise the terms of engagement and came up with plans that benefits both parties. If your startup is in a strong financial position, you may opt to offer refund or make your client to agree to delay the performance of obligations to the future (a good way to ensure your sales for the future next few months). If your company is lack of liquidity to offer refund instantly, you might want to defend by claiming force majeure clause.

Judging from the current situation where it is unknown whether the lock down period will be extended, you should come up with ways to keep your business stay afloat. One of the most effective way to diversify your sales channels is by selling your products online. There are various types of platform such as a POS-integrated ecommerce platform, an ecommerce platform like Shopify, Facebook or Instagram, an online marketplace like Lazada or Shopee etc. Offer discount codes, sales promotion or free shipping to lure people to buy your products. Try to run some ads about your products or services, remind people that your startup are with them together to fight this war.

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Mohammad Khairul Hadi Bin Nasir (UBSS-1032 Section 8)

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Mohammad Khairul Hadi Bin Nasir (UBSS-1032 Section 8)

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Masyarakat dunia telah digemparkan dengan kehadiran Corona Virus Disease atau lebih dikenali sebagai COVID-19 yang dapat mengancam keselamatan dan nyawa masyarakat. COVID-19 mula tersebar di negara China pada Disember 2019. Sifatnya yang mudah tersebar mudah hanya melalui sentuhan antara manusia telah menyebabkan virus ini berleluasa hingga ke serata dunia. Oleh itu, kebanyakkan negara telah mengambil banyak langkah berjaga-jaga demi membanteras virus ini daripada terus merebak dengan lebih teruk di dalam sesuatu negara itu. Sebagai contoh, negara Malaysia telah menjalankan Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan bagi mengawal pergerakan penduduk dari satu tempat ke tempat yang lain, ini dapat mengurangkan peratusan virus ini untuk merebak. Walaupun langkah ini adalah antara langkah terbaik bagi kerajaan untuk membanteras penyebaran virus ini namun terdapat beberapa kesan buruk kepada ekonomi negara dan juga isi rumah di negara Malaysia. Dari segi ekonomi negara, pelbagai peringkat perniagaan menerima impak yang mendalam terhadap langkah yang dijalankan oleh kerajaan bagi memutuskan rantaian virus ini berleluasa. Ramai peniaga akan rugi terutamanya peniaga baru kerana terpaksa akur dengan arahan kerajaan untuk tidak beroperasi sepanjang tempoh Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan dijalankan.

Pihak kerajaan akan mengambil inisiatif dengan membantu perusahaan baru seperti membuat pinjaman, mendapatkan geran atau subsidi dan penangguhan bayaran pinjaman selama 6 bulan ini secara langsung dapat membantu golongan peniaga kecil dan baru dalam mengharungi Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan ini. Walaupun bantuan telah diberikan oleh pihak kerajaan, para peniaga diharap perlu bijak mengatur langkah dalam menggunakan bantuan yang telah diberikan dengan menyediakan ramalan aliran tunai dan mengemaskini ramalan sepanjang krisis ini terjadi secara mingguan. Hal ini akan memberikan usahawan peringatan tentang sebarang masalah aliran tunai supaya usahawan boleh bertindak lebih awal dan sistematik untuk menangani masalah ini.

Terdapat juga beberapa langkah yang boleh diambil para peniaga. Antaranya ialah mereka digalakkan untuk menggunakan platform baharu seperti di atas talian (online) sebagai medium pemasaran sejajar dengan hasrat kerajaan dalam memastikan kemandirian perniagaan disamping untuk mengurangkan pergerakan rakyat dalam usaha untuk memutuskan rantaian jangkitan Covid-19. Mereka boleh menggunakan media social sedia ada yang biasa digunakan seperti Facebook, Whatsapp dan Twitter sebagai medium mereka untuk menjual produk mereka dan membuat penghantaran secara “Cash on Delivery” ataupun penghantaran ke rumah.

Para peniaga juga boleh mengambil peluang dengan menjual produk yang diperlukan oleh orang ramai seperti produk sanitasi, topeng muka dan sarung tangan iaitu antara barang yang amat diperlukan pada waktu ini demi memastikan aliran tunai yang berterusan. Namun, harus dipastikan maklumat berkaitan produk itu adalah betul. Para peniaga juga disarankan untuk tidak menjual barangan keperluan tersebut dengan kadar harga yang tinggi dan perlu menetapkan had yang sesuai bagi seseorang pembeli tersebut. Ini adalah supaya produk tersebut dapat digunakan oleh ramai pihak dan bukannya beberapa pihak sahaja.

Dalam keadaan yang kritikal ini peniaga dinasihati agar tidak mengambil langkah dengan memberhentikan pekerja mereka pada ketika ini walaupun keadaan mendesak. Sebaliknya, majikan perlu berbincang dengan pekerja mereka dengan menerangkan keadaan yang berlaku kepada syarikat. Ini dapat membantu pekerja supaya faham akan situasi sebenar syarikat selain dapat mencari jalan tengah bagi kedua-dua belah pihak. Cadangan agar pekerja untuk terus bekerja dari rumah juga boleh dipraktikan dalam usaha meneruskan operasi perniagaan dan pada masa yang sama menyokong kerajaan dalm perlaksanaan Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan.

Sesungguhnya tidak ada di antara kita yang inginkan wabak ini untuk melanda seluruh negara. Walaupun wabak ini akan memberi banyak kesan buruk kepada kita semua, kita perlu bekerjasama dengan bertindak dengan bijak dan patuh akan saranan kerajaan supaya tetap tinggal di rumah dan bukanlah keluar rumah tanpa sebarang tujuan. Perkara ini akan membantu sedikit sebanyak dalam membantera COVID-19 yang sedang melanda daripada merebak dengan lebih teruk.

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DURGESWAARAN S/O SILVADRAM- (UHAS 3012 section 14)

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DURGESWAARAN S/O SILVADRAM- (UHAS 3012 section 14)

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The Covid-19 continues to expand. More than 175 countries and territories have reported cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). Case growth has accelerated to more than 735,000 cases and 35,000 deaths as of March 30. This effects 40% of the business startup. As a newbies for the business, few ideas and suggestion need to be follow as by expertize to continue the business.

1.       Communicate with customer via customer tools

Everyone is facing this crisis together, it is more safe and convenient to have transparent communication to deal with customer. An entreprenuer can create application for IOS and Android. For example, for people owning laptop repair business, creating apps will be helpful. This is because during the pandemic, people can contact the entrepreneur via apps regarding service needed and easy for the shop owner/worker to get laptop from their doorstep for repair.

2.      Cash conservation

New Startups should keep their cash safe and carefully look at costs. According to Tej Kapoor, co-executive president, Fosun RZ Capital (India and Africa) said newbies should have liquid cash equal to about nine months of expenses. However, the focus should not just be on conserving cash but also on how that cash is being used especially during this

pandemic. This is the time where, we need Cut on marketing spends, customer acquisition costs and put expansion plans on a back footing. At the same time be sensitive towards vendors and others who are at the bottom of the value chain and make payments wherever necessary

3.       Fix Your Business Model

It can be difficult, if not impossible, to make changes to our business model when you're growing. Even the idea of raising your prices or adding new products can be overwhelming as you service customers as fast as possible. But now is the perfect time to put changes like these in place. How could we put through a small price increase that can dramatically impact profits when revenue starts to grow or perhaps add a bunch of value to customer to help retention? This is also a prime opportunity to explore ways to add recurring revenue our business model because that will dramatically increase the value of our business. Just like how the entire software industry shifted from service contracts to billing monthly on a software-as-a-service basis, you need to be thinking about how to build that kind of model into your business.

4.      Conduct for Post Covid 19 Stage

As entrepreneur, we need to prepare for post covid 19 stage. We are telling our portfolio companies that things will resume in the next 4-6 weeks, but will still be slow. So it is important to prepare for that phase as well. For Business-to-businessthe slowdown can be relatively longer because customer businesses must have also been hit, affecting the entire cycle. According to Swami of ( Prime Ventures,2020) Many of the customers will also go out of business or downsize their projects. So, startups should prepare for about 30-35 per cent depletion in revenue.

5.      Can Utilize government help during the pandemic

For businesses, the first economic stimulus package focused on boosting key industries suffering the brunt of the pandemic, including travel, hotels, airlines, retail, and theme parks, but many such incentives, such as those to promote tourism, are no longer relevant in the face of a world in lockdown in a worsening pandemic. So the RM100 billion allocated in the new economic stimulus package to support business and expands to cover other sectors is well welcomed. Existing funds to assist small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in maintaining working capital will be increased by RM4.5 billion. Businesses will also appreciate the cash flow relief from the exemption from contributions to the mandatory Human Resources Development Fund (HDRF) for six months, which will free up RM440 million, the deferment of employers’ contributions to the EPF, estimated  at RM10 billion, and subsidies for wages for three months, which will cost the government RM5.9 billion. These wage subsidies for companies will go a long way to stem the retrenchment of workers.

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MOHD ASHRAF FARHAN BIN MOHD SHUKOR (UHAS3012- SECTION 14)

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MOHD ASHRAF FARHAN BIN MOHD SHUKOR (UHAS3012- SECTION 14)

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The general public advised to stay at home poses serious difficulties to businesses. So get creative and brainstorming different ways that can still deliver the service or products. Identify either the product or service could be of additional use or relevance in the midst of the coronavirus crisis and adapt the marketing to reflect this. Increased and flexible marketing is also crucial because many people will wonder whether certain businesses are still operational. Its important to consider not only how to survive as a business during the outbreak, but also to have a strategy in place for whats going to happen afterward. In order to strategize effectively, a good starting place is a list of challenges the business might face. Its crucial to strategize for different scenarios and take every possibility into account. Once had list of challenges, its time to develop several solutions to each. Then, use alternative solutions to maintain daily operation. Instead of simply cancelling business plans, should brainstorming creative alternatives and solutions. Lastly, implement tech upgrades to keep communication flowing. Its important to plan ahead how to ensure communication will remain as efficient as possible. Phone calls and chats are not going to be fast enough, especially with all the home life distractions. Consider using online platforms for planning and communication.

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NUR ATHIRAH BT AHMAD FAISAL (UBSS 1032 - SECTION 8)

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NUR ATHIRAH BT AHMAD FAISAL (UBSS 1032 - SECTION 8)

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Recently, the Covid-19 outbreak has led to the nationwide Movement Control Order (MCO). Meaning that, all non-essential services staff are to work from home. This shows how dangerous the virus is that the government has to make such movement in order to control the widespread of deadly Covid-19. On the bright side, it is good of the government to make such fast responds towards the pandemic. But on the other side, the enforcement of MCO has greatly affected a lot of small-medium enterprises (SME) as well as business startup. Two weeks without any business will certainly impact the incomes and cash-flows since they are unable to continue the business.

Thus, a startup entrepreneur should figure out ways to survive in this MCO period. It is obvious that everyone is staying at home in this time being. So, this is the right time for all the startup business to start utilizing the online platforms. Be it websites or social medias, those will surely can use to market the businesses. Besides, offering delivery services can also contributes to the sales productions since everyone will buy it from home.

Other than that, it would be better if ones make a backup plan. What I meant by making a backup plan is that, sometimes all the small businesses need some cash flows so that it could support all the overhead costs that need to be paid. One alternative way is by selling the high- demand products such as masks and hand sanitizers. People would always look up for these in this outbreak period. Even though it will not bring much compare to initial business, but the business needs to survive.

Last but not least, it would be better if ones take the initiative to minimize the operation costs that included employee salaries, rental fees and production costs. As for the rental fees, it would be better if ones try to negotiate with the landlords to reduce the cost. This will save a lot as the rental fees usually cost more compare to the other costs. In conclusion, there’s no denying that this outbreak has affected a lot of people. But this is the right time for all of us to unite as one and cooperate to survive in this period.

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WAN NOOR FARIHAH BINTI WAN ABDULLAH (UBSS 1032-SECTION 8)

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WAN NOOR FARIHAH BINTI WAN ABDULLAH (UBSS 1032-SECTION 8)

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Awani's statement state that 40% 'STARTUP' maybe can be paralyzed if the pandemics Covid19 is ongoing until Aidil Fitri Eid. From the research, 15.9% respondent assumes that their business cannot be hold on.  The increment of Covid19 cases definitely will give the big impacts to our country which is maybe can impact the economic growth. Not only government, but this issued have give effect to everyone. Malaysian government had announced a nation-wide lock down ON 18th March 2020 until 31st March 2020 due to increasing coronavirus cases in the country. Under the movement control order(MCO), all others will be closed except essential service only. Unfortunately, this MCO has been continue until 14th April 2020 due to the rise number of infected person day by day. MCO had run by government to break the chain of Covid19 because this is contagious virus that easy to spread such as via touch or maybe just coughing or sneezing. Due to Movement Control Order(MCO), we are absolutely sure that this will give big effect to young entrepreneur.

During Movement Control Order, majority of entrepreneur become deadlock and cannot manage their business properly. Some of them maybe choose to closed their business at the end because the profit cannot cover up their expenses especially for newbies. For me, when something like this happen we need to be positive and know how to control our emotion wisely. This is because when we think with emotion, we will make the wrong decision and sometimes regret at the end.  Try to be positive and find the best solution for our problem such as during this era we know that everyone is familiar with internet connection so take the advantage of this technology by making the online business. Example of online business platform that we can use are Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp, Twitter and many more. Via this platform you can promote your product and make some short teaser to attract your customers. You also can open order for customers and give service to delivery your product for those who is interested with your product or we call it Cash on Delivery(COD). This way is more efficient right now because we know that coronavirus can spread easily and people must have social distancing so avoid that virus. So I think some people much prefer to shopping online as their precaution step.

Other than that, you also can minimize the operation cost. You maybe can postpone the unimportant event that have been planned so that the allocation of money can be used on urgent matter. Try to negotiate with your workers to cut off maybe 20% from their salary based on sales during MCO and give them bonus after the business become stable. You also can try to negotiate with the supplier to give the discount during pandemics of Covid19. Teach the workers to make online business and maybe they can COD the product according to their area of their home.

Besides, starting 1 April, Malaysia had announced an economic stimulus package worth RM250 billion which comprises microcredit scheme for SMEs, among other initiative. Of the total, RM100 billion will be used to support businesses through initiative including a government guarantee scheme for the corporate sector. In addition, another RM4.5 billion will be prepared by government and Bank Negara Malaysia(BNM) to support SMEs. This initiative was had by the government to help people maintain with their business. So everyone must use the initiative from the government wisely.

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UHAS3012
Section 22

The COVID-19 pandemic spreads fast, with new updates flying every minute. When things change, many business start-ups are unsure what steps to take to reduce risk, protect employees and support customers. I have 2 suggestions for beginner traders.

1.Set remote work options.
With many people already working remotely, there are many business owners free tools that allow teams to stay connected and keep working even when they are not in the same place.

2.Communicate transparently with customers.
Everyone is facing this crisis together, so be clear about what our business is doing. Customers can empathize with brands that are in crisis, as long as we communicate with them properly.

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The disaster of covid-19 is heavily impact to economic of whole country. The recession in economic will directly influence to all the business model especially the young entrepreneur who startup business without any of business foundation.

In my opinion, to starting a new business, young entrepreneur should have a good business plans and clear with the business objective and directions.

Firstly, business planning play a vital for starting a new business or growing my business, there are many types templates and variations of an business plan is exits, i have to choose the right one for my purpose ,having an business knowledge is a separate issues .I have to create a well executed business plan to get succeed in my business . I should have good business plan so that investors are willing to invest in my business.

Next, marketing strategy is important to the business. I should not copy from other competitors. Because if marketing strategy is same or copied from other competitors then my market reputation is going to suffer and it will impact to lose my customer. The basic marketing strategy is to understand what the customer need and develop marketing planning on surrounding of those needs. Spend more time in researching and creating strategic for marketing plan.

Subsequently, time management is very important to the business, time management is very difficult task for an entrepreneur. I have to make a schedule for everything that i have to do ,after finish of that work, i have to ticked off so that it will become easy to know what i have done and what else i have to do. I have to make a target for days and weeks and try to achieve them. Don’t have to waste time for making decision. Take less time for any process. Working in a team will save the time.

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KEN HARITH BIN SIMPOH @ WILFRED (UHAS 3012 - SECTION 14)

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We are amidst the COVID-19 flare-up influencing China and numerous countries of Asia, which sees limitations on movement and mass isolate of suspected cases to reduce additionally spread.

Even with such huge disturbances and danger of disease, your business critically needs new methodologies to work, while guaranteeing securely for each worker.

One methodology promptly rings a bell — telecommuting — to limit human interaction and forestall conceivable danger of transmission.

Be that as it may, can your business keep working with decreased labor, or even with no physical nearness, in the workplace?

Remote access and the executives presents the undeniable answer.

Staff can telecommute or work from a sheltered area, diminishing conceivable disease introduction, yet having consistent access to the organization's assets and administrations. They can in any case discuss essentially with their partners and work offsite to keep up the smooth progression of corporate tasks.

Essentially, it will be business as usual.

Here are some key highlights you ought to consider when hoping to put resources into remote access for your organization.

·         Concentrated uninterruptible 24/7 control and monitoring. Aspects of monitoring include alerts on device performance and health, general performance checks and detailed investigations. This in a perfect world can be computerized and led over the web for the board from wherever, whenever. The nonstop control and access empower ceaseless tasks in any event, during normal/man-made catastrophes and unexpected emergencies, for example, plagues. By following remote client and framework occasions, any unusual action or potential cyberattacks will be hailed out and gone to immediately.

·         Security and client benefit access /authorization. You as the administrator chief/leader chooses the degrees of access and rights for various staff, with brought together verification and approval abilities. Access and control of gear dependent on client adjustable criteria, coupled by united logging and review trails, help to secure corporate assets and framework trustworthiness.

·         Remote and local access with multiple users. Enabling access from smartphones, mobile devices, laptops, PCs or workstations allows control of equipment by different-level personnel over the corporate network for uninterrupted operations

·         Remote maintenance. General upkeep of your organization's frameworks can be mostly or completely computerized; in the event that it tends to be done out of sight or after available time, that is a reward.

·         Incorporation with existing heterogeneous endeavor frameworks and stages, including OCR innovation and large information investigation. Consistent joining of equipment and programming, which may traverse numerous locales, limit customization and design. This means less time and cost for arrangement and organization.

·         Snapshots collection and storage. Supervisors have the ability to automatically collect and save video snapshots from equipment for viewing and share device status with multiple users.

·         Different highlights that apply to your specific industry, for example, industrial facility computerization and coordination with complex restrictive procedures.

According to Market Research Future, major drivers of the remote access management market are the increasing employee strength globally and the flexibility to work from anywhere, anytime. It is simple, flexible and provides cost-effective licensing.

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The outbreak of covid 19 have seriously affect the world economic and Malaysia also no exemption from it. The increasing cases and lock down in Malaysia have hugely impact the economic Malaysia. Besides that, the oil price war between Russia and Saudi Arabia have cause Malaysia facing a big challenge in this period. During the lock down period, most of the business have to stop from operating and this have cause them facing huge problem to survive either old business or just start up. Some of the start up business may facing the risk of bankruptcy. The outbreak of the covid 19 might cause the third waves of economic crisis.

To deal with this, the startup entrepreneur needs to hold more cash in their hand. The more cash you hold, the higher the percentage your survive. At this period the entrepreneur are suggest to run their other plan. Before start up any business, every entrepreneur must have a plan to facing any changing. Besides, the entrepreneur also must deal with every party to cut down their operating cost. In dealing between both party it must come with win-win situation. Next, try to get your business online. During this period, the entrepreneur can run everything which can go or work online. The outbreak of the covid 19 have cause the rising of online market and the online market are estimate to reach 3500 million US dollar before 2025. Therefore, the start up business can use this time to start and plan their business online. The entrepreneur also can use this time to marketing their brand online and find more investor to invest in their business. Besides that, the startup entrepreneur also can use this time to train their staff through online in order to improve their knowledge and their skill. The entrepreneur also can use this time to improve their business such as find out the problem and the weakness of their business, hire more high-quality staff and so on.

In short, during the outbreak of covid 19, the startup entrepreneurs must be calm to found the way to survive from this issue and try to bring your business into online market. The government also must come out some plan to help this Startup entrepreneurs to survive from current situation but the startup entrepreneurs must not too depend on the government as the dropping of current economic.

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HAZILAN BIN MAT DIN (UBSS 1032 - SECTION 8)

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HAZILAN BIN MAT DIN (UBSS 1032 - SECTION 8)

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Masyarakat dunia termasuk Negara kita sendiri telah digemparkan dengan kehadiran Corona Virus Disease atau lebih dikenali sebagai COVID-19 yang dapat mengancam keselamatan dan nyawa masyarakat. COVID-19 mula tersebar di negara China iaitu di daerah Wuhan pada Disember 2019. Terdapat banyak golongan yang terjejas dalam isu Covid-19 yang melanda negara kita sejak negara kita telah melakukan inisiatif untuk memutuskan rantaian virus COVID-19. Hal ini kerana wabak ini terlalu mudah untuk merebak kerana wabak ini tersebar melalui sentuhan antara manusia dengan manusia. Menurut World Health Organization (WHO), menjangkakan kemuncak kes COVID-19 di negara Malaysia akan berlaku pada pertengahan bulan April. Sebarang aktiviti tidak boleh dilakukan termasuklah perniagaan-perniagaan kecil. Semua aktiviti termasuk aktiviti perniagaan di Malaysia telah ditangguhkan akibat perintah kawalan yang dilakukan agar dapat membendung penularan COVID-19.Penularan wabak ini mendatangkan banyak kesan kepada para peniaga terutama peniaga yang baru mula berniaga dan para peniaga muda.  Pihak kerajaan Malaysia telah mengehadkan para peniaga untuk berniaga. Perkara ini telah mendatangkan banyak kesusahan kepada para peniaga keseluruhannya kerana mereka tidak dapat melakukan aktiviti perniagaan mereka seperti biasa. Pendapatan para usahawan dan peniaga akan terjejas dan akan menyebabkan setiap perkara yang melibatkan aktiviti perniagaan mereka terjejas seperti kerugian dari segi bahan mentah kerana tidak dapat digunakan dengan baik dan menyebabkan sesetengah bahan tersebut rosak akibat tidak digunakan. Terdapat juga peniaga yang menjalankan perniagaan jenis perkhidmatan terjejas kerana mereka tidak menjalankan dengan baik dan lancar. Walaubagaimanapun para peniaga dan usahawan muda terpaksa akur dengan setiap arahan yang dikeluarkan kerana untuk membendung penularan COVID -19 ini. COVID-19 ini menjejaskan setiap sektor dia semua Negara yang diserang oleh wabak ini.

Selain itu, terdapat  para usahawan dan peniaga menggunakan peluang ini untuk menjual barang yang diperlukan oleh para masyarakat Malaysia umumnya untuk mengelakkan diri mereka daripada terkena wabak ini. Usahawan dan para peniaga mengambil peluang dengan beralih kepada jualan produk yang diperlukan oleh orang ramai seperti produk sanitasi yang amat diperlukan sekarang untuk memastikan aliran tunai yang berterusan. Di samping itu, peniaga juga menjual sarung tangan dan penutup muka yang mampu membantu kita terhindar daripada terkena covid-19. Namun, harus dipastikan maklumat berkaitan produk itu mestilah betul dan setiap bahan yang dijual tersebut mesti lah selamat digunakan dan bebas daripada sebarang bahaya semasa penggunaannya. Ketika inilah para peniaga mampu untuk menjana sedikit pendapatan kerana barang-barang ini sangat diperlukan oleh para masyarakat. Sebagai contoh, baru-baru ini telah heboh berkaitan isu hand sanitizer yang mengandungi kandungan alkohol yang tinggi sehingga menyebabkan kulit terluka. Oleh sebab itu, para peniaga mesti memastikan barang yang akan dijual tersebut selamat untuk digunakan.

Walaubagaimanapun pihak kerajaan Malaysia telah mengambil inisiatif dengan membantu perusahaan baru seperti memberi sedikit sumbangan kepada mereka, meringankan syarat untuk membuat pinjaman, mendapatkan geran atau subsidi dan penangguhan bayaran pinjaman selama 6 bulan ini secara langsung dapat membantu golongan peniaga kecil dan baru dalam mengharungi Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan ini. Perkara ini akan dapat membantu serba sedikit para peniaga dan usahawan. Tetapi para peniaga tidak boleh juga terlalu berharap dari kerajaan untuk mendapatkan bantuan sebaliknya para peniaga harus mencari cara lain untuk mereka melakukan perniagaan mereka. Para usahawan dan peniaga harus melakukan aktiviti secara atas talian agar dapat menjana sumber pendapatan sampingan kepada mereka agar mereka mampu bertahan dalam dunia perniagaan ini. para peniaga mesti melakukan perkara yang mampu menguntungkan mereka dari semua segi yang diperlukan berdasarkan perniagaan yang dijalankan.

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AMIN AZIZI BIN ABD TALIB UHAS 3012 SECTION 14

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AMIN AZIZI BIN ABD TALIB UHAS 3012 SECTION 14

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The outbreak of the Covid-19 has significantly reduced the average sales of businesses across multiple industries and will play negatively on the local property market, says a senior real estate marketing consultant. Many developers are already struggling to keep their heads above water. With daily updates, new information, and more confirmed cases, the long term effects of Covid-19 are simply unknown. Ultimately, it is true that times are tough. People are moving away from buying luxury and big ticket items including property. They are saving in anticipation of worst times ahead. But as our history will show, the market will recover. Things will eventually bounce back but it may take a longer time as the world economy is in a crisis.

Suggestion:

Utilise the usage of online platform

Service suppliers should investigate digital solutions to the service delivery to reduce the need for physical interaction. It is important to investigate different online platforms to see which is suited for your business needs. The current main mission for new entrepreneur is to cut down the cost and balance with the decrease of revenue. Create an online platform for their business, this is because running an online business is required less expense than the physical business. Online delivery services have reported a huge growth in demand as customers stockpile goods.

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NUR SHAFIQAH BINTI MOHD SHARIFF (UBSS 1032) SECTION 8

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NUR SHAFIQAH BINTI MOHD SHARIFF (UBSS 1032) SECTION 8

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In recent months a novel virus known as the corona virus has spread infecting hundreds of thousands of people and impacting humankind societally. And while we have yet to see the immeasurable impact that will follow the pandemic due to state and countrywide shutdowns, social distancing, the closure of countless businesses, and transition to remote work for millions across the world we have begun to witness its grave impact on our global economy.

Business entrepreneurs, in particular, are one of the populations that have been greatly affected economically by the COVID-19 pandemic. From marketing and branding to occupational therapy, mental health to feminine health care and in between, businesses have been forced to continuously adapt to the changing tides.

My suggestion is open  a business using online platform such as Instagram , Facebook, Whatsapp, Twitter and many more. From this online platform you can promote your product . Beside that, you can open oder for those who interested with your product and delivery services. During PKP , people tend to stay at home rather than to go out to buy food because of police and soldiers are making roadblocks  and is only limited to 10 km from home. They usually will oder food using online platform to avoid the spread of coronavirus.

However, the government has taken the initiative to help small businesses A total of RM4.5 billion will be allocated to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs), including micro entrepreneurs, in an effort to help them cope with the economic impact of the COVID-19 outbreak.

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SITI NUR ATHIRAH BINTI MOHD RASIDI (UHAS 3012 - SECTION 22)

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SITI NUR ATHIRAH BINTI MOHD RASIDI (UHAS 3012 - SECTION 22)

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The current issue of coronavirus has spread across the world. This has affected either human health or economic growth. Even its not only impact the global economy into recession but also the effects 40% of the business start-up. Due to this issue, many countries have to make movement restriction to reduce contagion.

Most of the start-up business that can not operate during this period. They are not able to sustain because of the problem of cash flow and their capital is not enough to cover up their expenses as they have to pay for the employee salary and rental fee.

Therefore, my suggestion for the start-up entrepreneur :

1. Aware of Customer Demand

When this crisis occurs, a start-up entrepreneur has to take an opportunity by aware of customer demand according to this situation. As we know, customer demand will change depending on the current situation. They might have developed a new interest in a certain product. Meanwhile, the starT-up entrepreneur also can sell a substitute product with the same function of the demand. This is because customer demand might be difficult to obtain.

2. Business Financial Health & Plan

Business financial health can assist in deciding what the entrepreneur can and should do now to grow the business through this crisis. In addition, an entrepreneur must observe their financial plan at least for the next three months. This was to make ensure the financial are able to support the business. The entrepreneur also have to avoid the money run out quickly because it can ruin the business due to lack of source of income. Therefore, take an incentive to minimize the cost of operation. For example staff salaries and rental reduction. Try to negotiate with them in a good way. Maybe for the salary, the reduction is only during the MCO and they will get a bonus after this crisis over.

3. Use Online Platform

The online platform has widely used around the world. It can promote and straighten the business presence through online platform due to most people now are staying at their home while spend their time surfing the internet. They can sell things through Facebook or Instagram. By operating an online business, they are no need to pay for the shop rental fee and the customers can buy stuff online without have by going out.

4. Utilize Government Funds.

As we know, Malaysia Government has provided subsidies and relief for the economic sector. Government and Bank Negara Malaysia will provide additional funds worth RM4.5 billion to help SMEs, including micro-entrepreneurs. This will allow the start-up entrepreneur to cover their losses and invest the money into boosting their business.

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AINUL MUNIRAH BINTI NOORDIN (UBSS 1032) SECTION 8

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AINUL MUNIRAH BINTI NOORDIN (UBSS 1032) SECTION 8

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2020 is a challenging year for business due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak. Not only is it impacting the lives of people around the world, it is also impacting the global economy, and locally, it will have an impact on small business owners. As business close to help prevent transmission of COVID-19, financial concerns and job losses are one of the first human impacts of the virus. Not knowing how this pandemic will play out also affects our economic, physical and mental well-being. Despite this fear, businesses and communities in many regions have shown a more altruistic response in the face of crisis – actions which could help countries preparing for COVID-19. this is some ways for entrepreneur to keep on going their business during COVID-19.

1. Enable food delivery for your F&B business ASAP

With movement restricted, and people encouraged to stay at home, F&B businesses are reporting a ~30% increase in food delivery requests. During a COVID-19 lockdown (like now), both businesses and Malaysian consumers are going to need food delivery more than ever. If you’ve ever wondered if you should hop on the food delivery bandwagon – now’s the time. Here are some options 1. Get on a food delivery marketplace like GrabFood or Foodpanda (catch is their service fees go as high as 35%). 2. Enable food delivery for your shop with services such as Beep Delivery by StoreHub (service fees as low as 2%). Promote your food delivery across all your social media channels, send out an SMS blast to your customers, and update your Google My Business profile to get traffic to your site.

2. Offer contactless payments like ewallets

The Telegraph reported that according to the World Health Organisation (WHO), banknotes may spread the coronavirus (COVID-19) disease. This is because banknotes change hands often, so they can pick up all sorts of bacteria and viruses. It’s even gotten to the point where China and South Korea are disinfecting/isolating/burning old or dirty notes. So if you’ve ever wanted to try and implement contactless payment options like ewallets in your physical store, now’s the time to do so. Some contactless payment options that you can accept are: Credit card terminal with contactless payWave feature, QR pay, Ewallet. You should still look into offering more contactless payment options even without the coronavirus, because there has been a rise in electronic payment preference over cash recently. Malaysia, for example, saw that 74% are becoming less reliant on cash and prefer to use electronic payment methods instead. Promote your contactless payment options in light of the coronavirus on social media to improve your brand perception online.

3. Use a POS system that allows you sell online

People are more reluctant to go out now due to the rise of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases. And less people outdoors means less sales for physical stores. So as a business owner they need to keep generating revenue for their store by sell online. This will allow customers to still shop with you, but, from the comforts of their own homes. It also minimises the risk of a coronavirus infection in your physical store. So set up your online shop with a POS system like StoreHub, which comes with an ecommerce feature that lets you sell both online and offline easily, because it automatically syncs all your available products. This way of stock management lets you know exactly how much total stock you have left. And this is especially important during this time because of ongoing shipment and supplier delays. Once its set up, promote your online shop via social media/SMS/WhatsApp/email so people know that you’re now selling online.

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NURUL HIJANAH BT MAHAYUDDIN UHAS 3012 SECTION 22

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NURUL HIJANAH BT MAHAYUDDIN UHAS 3012 SECTION 22

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As we can see, many of the business are affected by the Covid 19 and experience loss. However, many of the courier services such as J&T express and Poslaju reported that they are loaded with so many items since Covid 19. This means people tend to shop online more than usual as it is convenient and safe. Startup business should take this opportunity to expand their business through online compared to physical store. It is cost saving, wide and efficient. It is time for them to introduce their business to people since a lot of us would spend our time online. They can advertise their product/service through social media and e-commerce as well as do some promotions to attract new and existing customer. Promotion is very important to remain competitive and generate sales. For example, buy one free one, or get free shipping. Besides that, they can try to merge with other firm so that they can gain more followers or customers and gain benefit from each other. Other than that, they can conduct more research to improve their quality, branding or even find a new better supplier. Take this time to train and learn more to have a better management and other skills. This can make them stand firmer as a business even though there's a crisis and prepare to face more problems in the future.

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NUR RAHIMAH SYAFIQAH BINTI KAM SANI JALANI (UHAS 3012, SECTION 22)

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NUR RAHIMAH SYAFIQAH BINTI KAM SANI JALANI (UHAS 3012, SECTION 22)

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Hari ini dunia telah digemparkan dengan penularan wabak baharu iaitu covid-19 atau nama saintifiknya, Coronavirus Disease 2019. Wabak ini dikatakan mula dijumpai di wilayah Wuhan, China yang dikatakan berpunca daripada pelbagai binatang. Hal ini juga dikaitkan dengan budaya pemakanan sesebuah etnik di wilayah Wuhan khusunya yang gemar memakan makan eksotik seperti anjing, katak dan sebagainya. Terdapat juga pasar basah yang menyajikan pelbagai jenis binatang untuk dijual sebagai menu makanan mereka. Sehingga kini, penularan wabak ini dilihat semakin merebak dari hari ke hari diseleruh dunia. Bilangan kematian pesakit Covid-19 ini semakin meningkat sehingga ia seolah-olah tiada penghujungnya. Hal ini sangat membimbangkan setiap pemimipin negara malahan Malaysia tidak terlepas daripada terkena tempias wabak ini.

Dalam kita tidak sedar, penularan wabak ini secara tidak langsung menghukum ekonomi negara ke tahap yang sangat membimbangkan. Pelbagai sektor terpaksa meminimakan pergerakan urusan mereka malah ada jugak yang terpaksa dihentikan disebabkan penularan wabak ini. Baru-baru ini, Perdana Menteri Malaysia telah mengumumkan Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan (PKP) yang berkuatkuasa mulai 18 Mac hingga 14 April 2020 bagi tujuan memutuskan rantaian penularan Covid-19 ini. Secara tidak langsung perkara ini memberikan kesan kepada pelbagai organisasi yang terpaksa merehatkan sementara urusan mereka. Contohnya sektor pendidikan, pembinaan, pelancongan serta perdagangan. Dalam masa yang sama, kilang-kilang pembuatan bahan binaan juga terpaksa meminimakan pengeluaran mereka kerana kekurangan tenaga buruh untuk mengendalikannya malahan sumber bahan pembuatan yang diambil dan dibeli dari pembekal luar negara oleh sesetengah syarikat pembuatan bahan binaan terjejas akibat negara pembekal juga mengalami krisis wabak yang sama.

Selain itu, perkara ini turut memberikan kesan kepada perusahaan ‘startup’ dimana pendapatan serta perniagaan mereka juga turut terjejas akibat penularan wabak Covid-119. Berdasarkan kajian oleh Malaysian Global Innovation and Creativity Centre (MaGIC) menyatakan bahawa lebih kurang 40% perniagaan kecil dan perusahaan sosial kemungkinan akan lumpuh sekiranya wabak ini berlarutan sehingga menjelang Aidilfitri tahun ini. Hal ini kerana sepanjang tempoh PKP ini dijalankan, rakyat tidak boleh melakukan sebarang aktiviti yang melibatkan ramai orang malah tidak dibenarkan untuk keluar rumah jika tiada keperluan penting. Hal ini sangat terkesan kepada perniagaan ‘startup’ yang telah mengeluarkan modal yang banyak bagi memulakan perniagaan mereka. Oleh itu, pada pendapat saya terdapat beberapa langkah yang boleh dilakukan dalam memastikan perniagaan mereka masih boleh dilaksanakan walaupun dalam keadaan yang minima.

Sebagai usahawan, kita perlu sentiasa peka dengan keadaan semasa yang melanda negara kita mahupun luar negara. Contohnya, dalam keadaan negara kita yang sedang dilanda dengan wabak Covid-19 ini, setiap usahawan perlu sentiasa mengetahui apa tindakan dan sumbangan kerajaan yang dilaksanakan bagi membantu rakyat. Contohnya, pihak kerajaan telah melakukan inisiatif untuk memberikan penangguhan bayaran pinjaman selama 6 bulan. Perkara ini sedikit sebanyak dapat meringankan sedikit beban usahawan terutamanya usahwan ‘startup’ yang berkaitan dengan aliran tunai perniagaan mereka. Hal ini juga dapat membantu dalam memastikan kelangsungan dalam perniagaan kita.

Seterusnya, menggunakan media sosial sebagai platform utama dalam memasarkan barangan yang dijual. Dalam keadaan yang sebegini, media sosial boleh menjadi punca utama dalam memastikan perniagaan kita sentiasa dipandang dan berjalan seperti biasa. Misalnya, melakukan pemasaran yang menyeluruh berkaitan produk melalui Facebook, Telegram, Twitter dan Whatsapp. Dalam masa yang sama, melakukan khidmat penghantaran (Delivery Service) tetapi terhad kepada kawasan yang berdekatan sahaja untuk menjual produk sama ada makanan atau sebagainya. Walaupun kaedah ini mungkin menimbulkan kerisauan kepada para pelanggan kerana takut untuk bertemu dengan orang lain dalam keadaan sebegini. Namun begitu, sebagai usahawan ‘startup’ kita boleh melaksanakan khidmat penghantaran dengan cara yang lebih kreatif seperti menggalakkan pembeli membuat pembayaran secara ‘online banking’ daripada membayar secara tunai. Kita juga boleh mengamalkan langkah ‘social distancing’ seperti yang diarahkan oleh kerajaan dengan cara kita meletakkan barangan tersebut di pagar rumah, peti surat atau tembok rumah tanpa bertemu dengan pelanggan kita. Kita juga boleh berdiri 1 meter daripada kawasan tersebut untuk memastikan pelanggan kita telah mengambil barangan tersebut. Hal ini dapat meminimumkan kos kerana keperluan pekerja dapat dikurangkan.

Akhir sekali, merangka semula pelan perniagaan dan aliran tunai perniagaan. Sebagai usahawan ‘startup’ sudah pastinya akan mengalami kesukaran dalam waktu sebegini. Oleh itu, kita perlu mengenalpasti dan mengetahui permintaan pelanggan terhadap produk yang dikeluarkan serta meminimumkan kos dengan sebaiknya. Kita perlu mengurangkan kos dan mengambilkira risiko yang akan dialami. Contohnya, kita perlu mengurangkan jumlah pekerja dan meminimakan waktu kerja mereka.

Secara keseluruhannya, setiap usahawan perlu kreatif dalam memastikan perniagaan mereka dapat dilaksanakan dengan baik walaupun keadaan negara kita amat membimbangkan. Setiap usahawan perlulah optimis dan bertindak dengan segera apabila keadaan sebegini berlaku. Usahawan juga hendaklah mempunyai daya inovasi tinggi dalam menyusun pemasaran produk untuk memastikan perniagaan mereka mampu menembusi pasaran walaupun keadaan semasa menyukarkan penjualan produk mereka.

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NUR SYAHIDAH BINTI SUPIAN (UHAS 3012, SECTION 22)

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NUR SYAHIDAH BINTI SUPIAN (UHAS 3012, SECTION 22)

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Berita mengenai Covid-19 telah tersebar luas di serata dunia. Seperti yang kita ketahui, kewujudan covid19 ini adalah mula dikenal pasti di Wuhan, China sehingga ia telah merebak ke seluruh dunia. Di Malaysia juga tidak terkecuali daripada mendapat tempias terhadap Covid19 ini. Selepas Malaysia telah mengisytiharkan untuk melakukan perintah kawalan terdapat banyak sektor-sektor yang mula terjejas akibat virus ini dari segi sumber pendapatan. Menurut kajian yang telah dijalankan oleh MaGIC, dianggarkan sekitar 40% peniagaan startup dan perusahaan sosial termasuk, perindustrian, perdagangan, makanan dan minuman, pelancongan, pertanian dan penjagaan kesihatan telah mengambil kajian dalam pendapat ini.15.11% daripada peniagaan tersebut tidak mampu bertahan lebih daripada sebulan akibat mereka tidak mampu menjalankan operasi untuk menjana pendapatan mereka. Selain itu, disebabkan perintah kawalan ini juga, mereka terpaksa berhenti seketika daripada melakukan operasi atau mengehadkan pergerakkan seperti melakukan penghantaran barangan yang dijual. Dalam tempoh pergerakan kawalan ini juga telah menyebabkan mereka bergelut dengan kos peniagaan apatah lagi jika ianya berlarutan sehinggan Hari Raya Aidilfitri. Oleh itu, bagi menangani isu atau masalah yang dihadapi peniaga perlu memainkan peranan yang penting untuk mengurangkan impak covid19 ini.

Antara cadangan bagi menangani isu ini ialah :

1.  Melakukan pelan pemasaran

Terdapat ramai peniaga terutamanya peniaga-peniaga kecil tidak mempunyai pelan pemasaran yang betul dan cekap bagi menguruskan perniagaan yang mereka jalankan. Pelan pemasaran amat penting bagi menghasilkan pendapatan dan produk dapat dijual dengan baik walaupun terdapat krisis covid19.

2. Menggunakan platform menerusi atas talian (online)

Terdapat segelintir peniaga yang melakukan perniagaan secara “offline” mula terjejas apabila mereka tidak dapat menjual barangan atau produk yang mereka keluarkan. Justeru itu, mereka perlu merancang dan melakukan perniagaan menerusi atas talian bagi memudahkan lagi urusan jual beli.

3. Berhenti mengembangkan perniagaan

Pada masa kini, ianya adalah tidak wajar untuk merancang bagi meluaskan lagi perniagaan mereka seperti menambah cawangan atau sebagainya kerana ia akan melibatkan kos yang banyak. Dalam keadaan sekarang peniaga seharusnya memberi focus terhadap perniagaan yang sedia ada.

4. Menjual produk atau memberi servis yang mempunyai permintaan tinggi

Perniagaan startup perlu juga lihat terhadap produk yang mempunyai permintaan yang tinggi pada masa sekarang. Namun, ia haruslah memenuhi piawaian yang ditetapkan dan tidak boleh mengambil mudah terhadap apa yang hendak dijual.

5. Tingkatkan hasil dan kurangkan kos

Bagi peniaga yang telah mempunyai barangan tersendiri, mereka boleh mengurangkan kos terhadap barangan yang dijual supaya harga yang ditetapkan berpatutan dengan barangan yang dijual. Terdapat ramai peniaga yang mengambil kesempatan dengan meningkatkan kos dan harga barangan sehingga ia boleh menyebabkan kerugian terhadap peniaga itu sendiri.

Akhir sekali, perniagaan startup dan perusahaan sosial perlukan meneruskan melakukan perniagaan mereka dan merancang dengan lebih baik untuk meningkatkan lagi hasil penjualan mereka walaupun terdapat sedikit kesan yang menyebabkan perniagaan mereka terjejas. Dengan adanya pinjaman bank juga dapat membantu peniaga kecil untuk bertahan dalam tempoh kawalan pergerakan dan beberapa bulan akan datang.

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AMIRUL SYAZWAN BIN ABDULLAH SUHAIMI A16KT0032                     (UHAS 3012 SECTION 14)   

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There’s no doubt that small businesses and who wants to start business will be the hardest hit from the current COVID-19 pandemic. The bigger businesses have a better chance of surviving; however, small businesses tend to live only with a few months of cash flow (at most), so when something as significant as this hits, it can be devastating not only for the small business owner, but also for the employees they support. So, how can small businesses survive the turbulent times coming ahead in 2020? There’s no easy answer; however, here are a few points to start implementing and planning at least for the next three months.

Firstly, we need to take care of ourselves and keep calm. This can be difficult when cash is running out. Taking care of ourselves will give positive impact through the mind for everyone to come up with innovative ideas to move forward. If faced with some difficulties decisions, take time to balance ourselves before take any drastic decisions in business related. things will get better and ask for emotional support where you can.

Secondly, tap into resources provided by government and financial institutions. Governments around the world are already putting together initiatives to support small business owners, and this is something that is evolving on a daily basis. For small business and someone who want to begin it is important to be up to date with how governments can help cut costs. If you’re registered in more than one market, explore support options in both markets.

Thirdly, find the opportunities, it’s never nice to capitalize on events such as this, but they can also be a wake-up call to reconsider how you have been doing business. We need to find the opportunities that handed to us for example, find customers on online from media social, no need to face to face interaction because this way is much better to avoid this pandemic.

In conclusion, there a lot of idea and suggestion to deal with this pandemic COVID-19 but what is important we need to remember to taking good care of ourselves. Business is important , but health is number one.

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The pandemic which was followed by the MCO, have not only caused damage and harm physically, emotionally but also financially and economically. With no light at the end of the tunnel, businesses have seen to be severely affected and the situation remains grim for the near future. In my opinion, it is crucial for startups to consider several aspects and respond with appropriate measures to stay in the game.

1. Finances

- Maintaining a healthy cash flow is urgent and nothing should be given more attention other than properly managing finance

- Have efficient accounting tools in place and of course, minimize costs.

- Keeping and maintaining a list of good paymasters.

2. Positioning

Currently, majority will be spending all their time at home except for those under essential service category or out for medical help and getting basic necessities. Humans are relational creatures, statistics have shown total users on Zoom, Google Hangout and Meet have increased more than 100% in numbers which shows us how many people are spending time online more than ever before. For me, I will ensure that my presence online will be felt by my potential customers and current investors so that they are confident that we are strong as a business entity by:

- Remaining active on social media with a page or somewhat having celebrities recording a short video to encourage people or just updating latest news

- Utilizing e-shopping and e-conference platforms for advertisement and promotions

- Launching apps is a must to reach the people

3. Support

Voicing out through proper channels to ask for help assistance and support is important. Next would be ensuring there is no delay or complications in the process of receiving such help, especially from the government bodies. Understanding all law and regulations, terms and conditions as well as always be prepared with necessary documents for applications is important.

In such a situation, adapting, being flexible and creating a win-win situations would be my priority. Seeking out for potential partners including competitors who are having a different edge which the company doesn’t have would be wise and reasonable. Synergy is needed to survive in such extreme circumstances and come out stronger for the long run.

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MUHAMMAD AKMAL BIN MOHD AKHIRUDIN_UHAS 3012_SECTION 14

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40% of business start-up have been affected due to COVID-19 and most of them hugely affected financially. This statement maybe correct because due to COVID-19 there is MCO where all the movement are restricted where they did not receive any customers. But based on Akshay Sachdeva founder of Global Content and Growth Marketing Agency said to become businessman you have to have emergency fund which at least 3 months of expenses for both business and personal expenses. While in smallbiztrends.com said before you can focus on cultivating start-up money for business, you must build up your own cash saving first. They also suggest at least the business start-up have at least six months of expenses before quitting a day job and running a start-up. While they remain optimistic they have to prepare for the worst and this is the correct time for them to use their emergency saving.

My idea or suggestion:

1)      To counter first problem regarding customers, all the start-up must know to use online platform. Not only during this outbreak but online platform is started to gain interest nowadays due to people don’t want to waste their time go shopping and have to face traffic jam and so on.

2)      All business start-up can use this time during COVID-19 whether their product something people need or want. This two term carry different meaning such as a need is something you have to have to survive or complete a task. A want is simply the desire for something, in many cases something to satisfy a need. You need food to survive. From here they can see where is their product belongs to. If their product is something people want such as clothes they need to stop promoting because in this time nobody is care about new design or others. Maybe they need to change their business plan selling food during this outbreak in order to minimize the burden to carried off. Last choice is to stop their business and use their emergency fund to support during a few months before all have been stable.

3)      Utilize all the government help for business. Since government have allocated Rm 100 billion for new economic stimulus package.

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NURFARAIN NAZWA BINTI MOHAMAD ZAKI - UHAS 3012 (SEC 22)

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Baru-baru ini, hampir semua negara dikejutkan dengan isu Covid-19 telah memberi impak yang besar kepada ekonomi global. Semua negara terpaksa membuat langkah berisiko dalam memerangi wabak baru ini seperti Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan, penutupan sementara perniagaan, perdagangan global dihentikan dan lain-lain. Hal ini menyebabkan usahawan pemula dalam industri perniagaan diberi kesan yang besar dalam menstabilkan perniagaan mereka. Oleh itu, terdapat beberapa tips/idea bagi usahawan pemula ini dalam mengatasi masalah ini.

Pertama, usahawan pemula perlulah membuat perancangan kewangan dengan baik dan terperinci seperti mengasingkan sejumlah kewangan bagi kegunaan balik modal bagi bekalan baru, kewangan bagi keperluan kecemasan dan kos belian/jualan seperti kos penghantaran/kurier dan sebagainya yang dapat menjimatkan dan merupakan keperluan penting dan asas sahaja. Aliran tunai keluar masuk juga sangat dititik beratkan terutamanya dalam keadaan ekonomi kurang baik ini. Dalam menjamin kestabilan perniagaan, usahawan perlu memastikan aliran tunai sentiasa positif yang mana aliran masuk lebih banyak dari aliran keluar. Hal ini bermaksud usahawan perlu merancang hasil jualan sentiasa berterusan walaupun jualan hanya sedikit dan selagi tidak berhenti.

Seterusnya, usahawan pemula juga perlu mengekalkan strategi pemasaran terbaik melalui perniagaan secara atas talian. Mereka perlu memasuki pelbagai platform ini seperti laman sosial media, laman web dan aplikasi beli belah menggunakan hujung jari sahaja. Platform terbaru iaitu aplikasi Shopee sangat digilai masyarakat kini kerana perkhidmatan mereka yang menawarkan promosi kos penghantaran secara percuma, kupon diskaun harga barang dan sebagainya yang mana dapat meningkatkan keinginan pelanggan untuk kekal membeli walaupun masih dalam keadaan perintah kawalan pergerakan dan sebagainya. Oleh itu, dengan perniagaan melalui kemudahan dan platfrom sebegini dapat mengekalkan transaksi penjualan usahawan tanpa mengehadkan mereka untuk meneruskan perniagaan seperti biasa.

Akhir sekali, peniaga juga perlu mengekalkan rantaian sumber bekalan yang mencukupi. Mereka perlu merancang untuk mendapatkan pemborong/pembekal yang mampu menyalurkan bekalan yang cukup kepada usahawan ini untuk berniaga. Jika mereka kekurangan bekalan disebabkan kesan daripada isu Covid ini, mereka perlu mencari alternatif lain dalam mengekalkan bekalan mereka seperti menambahkan bekalan yang mempunyai permintaan yang tinggi dalam situasi Covid ini seperti bekalan topeng muka, sarung tangan, cecair anti bakteria, sabun tangan dan sebagainya. Dengan cara ini mereka dapat mengekalkan sumber bekalan dan memastikan perniagaan tidak terhenti dalam tempoh isu Covid ini, malah mereka akan sentiasa aktif dalam mencipta rangkaian perniagaan dan menjaga hubungan yang baik dengan pelanggan setia mereka.

Oleh itu, terdapat pelbagai idea dan strategi bagi usahawan pemula dalam menstabilkan perniagaan mereka walaupun berada pada keadaan ekonomi yang kurang stabil dan sentiasa bersedia dalam menghadapi segala cabaran dan risiko yang akan berlaku.

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AIN ATHIRAH BINTI MOHD SALLEH; UHAS 3012; SECTION 22

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AIN ATHIRAH BINTI MOHD SALLEH; UHAS 3012; SECTION 22

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In the matter of just a week, Malaysia went from a do-not-panic state to a state of complete lockdown. Coronavirus is spreading like wildfire and every day we see several cases rising at an alarming speed. While people are locked inside their houses for safety concerns, the markets has witnessed record falls and businesses are on a downward spiral. Furthermore, country-wide quarantines, travel restrictions, and social-distancing measures have to lead to a sharp fall in consumer and business spending producing a recession. So, during such testing times, there are several financial and legal aspects that all businesses should bear in mind to mitigate risks and cut down on their losses. Moreover, around 40% of the business startup getting an effect in this current crisis situation. As a startup entrepreneur, there're several steps to overcome this issue, which are:

1. A Communication Chain. - While following efficient work from home policy, it is important to develop a robust communication under the digital transformation, where, chain in the business to avoid loopholes to ensure an integrated response both internally and externally. There are so many ways that entrepreneur can advertise and sell their product through internet which is by using a social media, such as, WhatsApp, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram etc. The entrepreneur can respond to this new reality by focusing their marketing efforts on the products in the highest demand. Prioritizing the online shopping channels to serve customers who are staying in. If this is done well, the entrepreneur might even see their cash flow improve during these challenging financial times.

2. Shoppers are focused on the basics. - As the COVID-19 crisis ramps up and people practice social distancing, consumers are pulling back. Shoppers are focused on the basics — the items they need to sustain themselves and their families in this time of travel restrictions and worries about disease transmission.

3. Branding can set the tone for future sales. - Demand is likely to remain subdued during the height of the COVID-19 crisis, but that doesn’t mean it's going away. Indeed, financial experts expect a spike in shopping and product demand once a vaccine is developed or a solid treatment is found.

4. People are concerned about finances. - The COVID-19 crisis has had a far-reaching ripple effect throughout the economy that has sent the stock market reeling. This means that even as people worry about their personal health and that of their loved ones, they’re also stressed about their finances — from credit card bills to owed taxes. Thus, the government can give a discount repayment loan towards those startups entrepreneur and gives a nice facility to them after the situation cool down.

5. Passive income. - This doesn’t mean that (if you have one) you abandon your traditional business. It simply means that you can probably capitalize on the way that consumers are purchasing, more than you currently are. As today’s business world becomes more and more web focused, creating passive income streams online should be one of your main focuses when building a business in the new economy – whether you’re doing this on your own, or with the help of virtual assistants that manage your blog, or even handle the marketing of your site. There are countless avenues to explore when creating passive income streams, which are: e-books and eCourses, Affiliate and Niche Websites, Membership Programs, Software Development (iPhone & iPad Apps), Consultation Services, and Packing and Selling of Podcasts.

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With new updates about COVID-19 pandemic provided by Internat every minutes, it show that COVID-19 is spreading rapidly. As you can see most of us are able to connect to the world via internet during the lockdown period in order to get the latest information. So, I think that Start Entrepreneur can use the online platform to mitigate the risk, protect the employees and support their customers.

First, the business owner should
implement a remork work policy to ensure all the team can be online. Then, they can choose the suitable tool such as Trello for organizing task, , DocuSign for seamless signature and Calendly for scheduling for online meeting,  and so on for discussion and distribution of work.

Second, the entrepreneur should prepare
contingency plan to overcome the sudden of short-staffed situation. During the lockdown period, there is possible
for their employee to get infected by coronavirus. So, the business owner should try to be understanding and require to find the way for replacing the infected person position.

Third, the entrepreneur should be proactive and call each of their key business relationships—customers, suppliers, partners, consultants, and anyone else critical to their company. They can ask about the condition of customer and inform the customers about their current situation. By letting the customer know that you want to work with them to find ways for everyone to make it through the current situation and beyond.

Forth, the entrepreneur should shift the sale strategy to online. If they are closing their store, they should find ways to keep employees earning a paycheck by selling on social media, putting their email list to good use or using a video tool to reach new leads.  They can use the digital platforms like WeChat, Lazada, Shopee to engage customers
virtually and increase online sales.

Fifth, the entrepreneur should
pile up all the costs and evaluate the losses in clear and comprehensible
manner. This able to improve their chances of getting reimbursed punctually for business insurance claims and receiving assistance from the federal government or local small business administration.

Conclusion, coronavirus will give
impacted the business, but the risk can be reduce if the entrepreneur had prepared
to make adjustments, like using alternative suppliers or putting certain operations on hold. If their business operate more than one location, they can give
those managers the authority to make operations decisions based on what’s going
on in that area.

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SHARIFAH HAZIMAH BINTI SYED AHMAD UBAIDILLAH (UBSS1032-08)

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SHARIFAH HAZIMAH BINTI SYED AHMAD UBAIDILLAH (UBSS1032-08)

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People have been freaking out way too much during this quarantine. What most people see as the opposition, I see as the opportunity. This time right now is one of the greatest time to get into online business because while brick and mortar businesses are failing, many online businesses are thriving right now. Actually, for many people this is the absolute best opportunity to get into online business. There were a number of recessions (a situation where there is a disruption in the market and the market is not behaving as usual) in the world and the last recession was in 2008. During that recessions, there were some companies like WhatsApp, Airbnb, Uber, Pinterest and many more. All of these companies were formed during the recession last time. So, whenever there is a recession, there are a number of opportunities. There are companies which are forming right now, which are supplying medical equipment in different countries. If you go through the situation, you will see that even in other parts of the Asia, there are small startup which are forming right now that provides necessary things for the market. So, as far as the startup is concerned, there is always a demand, but it depends on the classic theory of innovation. When you are doing something, which is according to the need of the market and no matter what the situation is even if there is a war, there will be a need of certain products and there will be certain companies which will be forming up. But, the question which is more important right now is that there are certain small and medium enterprises which are already there. What should they be doing, whether they should be sustaining losses and continue or they save wealth or they do nothing? This is the question of the hour because they cannot pay the rents, salaries and fixed expenses. So, the first thing I think they need to do is they have to reduce the fixed cost, renegotiate their salaries, rents and the most important thing is that they have to look at what else they can do with the resources which they have right now.

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NUR EZZATY NADIA BINTI MOHD HASHIM ; UHAS 3012 ; SECTION 22

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Pada tahun 2020, Wabak Covid-19 membawa bencana lebih besar kepada ekonomi Malaysia. Covid-19 menjejaskan sektor ekonomi Malaysia melalui 3 saluran utama iaitu Sektor pelancongan, sektor ekonomi dan sektor perniagaan. Bermula 18 Mac 2020, Malaysia melaksanakan Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan (PKP) selama 14 hari bagi memutuskan rangkaian virus yang kian menular dikalangan rakyat Malaysia. Akan tetapi, PKP terpaksa dilanjutkan selama 14 hari ekoran rangkaian virus yang kian menyebar luas serta telah meragut nyawa rakyat Malaysia melebihi 50 orang dan akan meningkat dari ke semasa. Dengan penduduk yang terpaksa berkurung dirumah untuk menjalani PKP selama sebulan akan memberi impak kepada sektor perniagaan dimana kebanyakkan sektor terpaksa tutup atas arahan Kerajaan.
Wabak ini sangat-sangat memberi kesan kepada perniagaan sama ada kecil-kecilan atau syarikat besar.
Justeru itu, terdapat pelabagi pendapat yang boleh saya ketengahkan supaya impak dripada wabak ini dapat diminimakan oleh para peniaga.

Pengguna media sosial. Telah kita sedia, media sosial kian berkembang dan mendapat tempat dihati rakyat. Justeru peniaga perlu menggunakan platform ini sebagai batu loncatan buat kita supaya para peniaga tidak terkesan akan wabak ini. Penggunaan media seperti facebook, instagram, telegram dan lain lain mampu membantu para peniaga untuk terus meniaga walaupun PKP masih diteruskan. Peniaga perlu bijak dalam menyusun strategi perniagaan serta mampu menarik perhatian pengguna media sosial.

Akhir sekali, peniaga boleh merangka semula pelan perniagaan dan aliran tunai perniagaan. Sebagai peniaga ‘startup’ sudah pastinya akan mengalami kesukaran dalam waktu sebegini. Oleh itu, kita perlu mengenalpasti dan mengetahui permintaan pelanggan terhadap produk yang dikeluarkan serta meminimumkan kos dengan sebaiknya. Kita perlu mengurangkan kos dan mengambilkira risiko yang akan dialami. Contohnya, kita perlu mengurangkan jumlah pekerja dan meminimakan waktu kerja mereka.

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NUR HADIRAH BINTI ZAHRIM; UHAS 3012; SECTION 22

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Penularan Covid-19 sememangnya memberikan kesan yang besar kepada ekonomi dunia 2020 yang berada dalam keadaan krisis dan perkara ini secara tidak langsung memberikan kesan kepada para peniaga kecil terutamanya peniaga yang baru sahaja berkecimpung dalam dunia perniagaan, di mana boleh menyebabkan perniagaan mereka lumpuh. Semestinya mereka dalam keadaan gelisah kerana memikirkan kehidupan yang mereka perlu lalui sepanjang tempoh Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan terutama peniaga yang sudah menempah tapak bazar. Namun, sedikit sebanyak mereka boleh menarik nafas lega apabila Perdana Menteri YAB Tan Sri Muhyiddin telah memberikan bantuan prihatin kepada mereka.

Bagi pendapat saya, mereka boleh melaksanakan beberapa strategi untuk mendapatkan pendapatan yang pasif. Pendapatan pasif ini sedikit sebanyak boleh menjana pendapatan atau paling tidak pon, mereka boleh bayar balik modal.

Strategi tersebut adalah dengan menggunakan strategi pemasaran untuk menarik perhatian pelanggan sekaligus mendapatkan keuntungan walaupun tidak tidak banyak seperti sebelumnya. Pemasaran atau pengiklanan tersebut boleh dimulakan dengan kenalan rapat atau pelanggan tetap (Sebulan / dua bulan), maka sudah tentunya pengiklanan berkenaan produk yang djual akan sampai di pengetahuan umum.

Selain itu, mereka juga boleh melakukan penghantaran makanan melalui pesanan tanpa mengambil kira caj penghantaran (duit minyak) kerana harga minyak jatuh. Oleh itu, mereka boleh mengambil kesempatan itu bagi meningkatkan bilangan pelanggan.

Strategi seterusnya ialah para peniaga baru juga boleh berbincang dengan para peniaga lama untuk bergabung bagi membantu meringankan beban para peniaga baru daripada segi teknik pemasaran dan secara tidak langsung dapat meningkatkan keuntungan kerana sedikit sebanyak dapat menarik pelanggan tetap yang baru. Hal ini kerana pelanggan adalah segalanya yang menentukan naik turun peniaga tersebut. Maka, kedua-dua pihak peniaga berada dalam keadaan “Win-Win Situation”.

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NUR SHUHADA BT RAZALI, UHAS 3012, SECTION 22

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Ekoran dari Covid19 memberi kesan terutamanya kepada para peniaga kecil terutamanya kepada peniaga yang baru sahaja berkecimpung dalam perniagaan. Ini kerana krisis wabak tersebut mungkin akan berterusan membuatkan pihak berkuasa menyarankan orang ramai untuk duduk di rumah. Walaupun sesetengah perniagaan masih dibuka namun untuk mempunyai pekerja beroperasi dari jauh memang tidak dapat dilakukan. Perniagaan kecil terutamanya akan menerima kesan paling buruk apabila orang mula beralih kepada cara membeli-belah alternatif.

Cadangan

1. Kemaskini penyata kewangan
- Bagi mengekalkan perniagaan dalam persekitaran yang sukar, memerlukan akses kepada maklumat terkini mengenai keadaan kewangan.

2. Membuat pemeriksaan kewangan
- Mengetahui kewangan perniagaan membantu dalam memutuskan apa yang boleh dan perlu dilakukan untuk memperbaiki kedudukan perniagaan

3. Membuat semula belanjawan dengan andaian baru
- Menyenaraikan kemungkinan kesan covid19 dan melakukan semula belanjawan

4. Meningkatkan jualan dalam talian
- Bagi terus berdaya maju dengan, perniagaan kecil perlu mula menjual dalam talian atau meningkatkan seberapa banyak yang dijual dalam talian.

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The COVID-19 pandemic spreads fast, with new updates flying every minute. As things change, many small business owners are unsure what steps to take to reduce risk, protect employees and support customers. Majority of entrepreneur cannot manage their own business properly especially for the newbies and they literally will choose to close their business. It is because profit cannot over their expenses. Ideas and suggestion that I would like to suggest dealing with this issue are:

1.Set remote work options.
- With many people working remotely, there are many tools for business tools to use so that teams can stay connected and keep working even when they are not in the same place. Implement a remote work policy that includes when you expect your team to be online or available, how to communicate (via email, Slack, or video call for example), and what each team member can submit to resolve.

2.Reduce meetings and travel.
- Try to save the least chance of exposure to the virus. Postpone any team meetings or hold them close. Do a conference or other travel business planned. If your employee is sick due to travel or meetings, you may have a liability problem on your hands, or you may need to manage sick and low sick leave requests.
Give employees some flexibility
Schools across the country are shutting down, such as offices, shops, businesses and business centres. With this country slowly moving towards total contraction, you need to be flexible with your work hours. Some team members may be forced to leave without their childcare being closed. Other people may have students coming home from school for spring break and may not return. Try to be as understanding as possible when something comes up and have a contingency plan if you suddenly become a short-term employee.

3.Communicate transparently with your customers.
- Everyone is facing this crisis together, so be clear about what you are doing. Customers can empathize with brands that are in crisis, if you communicate with them properly. As the Harvard Business Review reports, "When customers are separated from behind-the-scenes work to serve them, they value less service and then they value less service." Describe the steps you took to reduce risk and give them an idea of the steps you are taking to help the community.
Be obsessive about cleanliness
Stop the spread of the virus by following these health and safety tips from the CDC:
• No handshakes: Use non-contact methods for greetings.
• Washing hands: Employees should wash their hands when they arrive and whenever they are on the premises, as well as throughout the day.
• Try not to touch your face, and remind employees to do the same
• Regularly disinfects surfaces, including hangers, handles, POS systems, desks and desks.
• Keep your employees and customers safe by being proactive about hygiene.

4.Consider business interruption insurance.
- Business disruption insurance may be your choice if you have significant business losses as a result of the pandemic. "Ask your insurance broker about business interruption insurance to cover a major event and see what is worth the protection. It may not cover this emergency, but you will be better prepared for the next time your business is experiencing a similar economic loss," USA reported Today.

As a conclusion speak to your suppliers, investors, partners and local officials daily to find out how you can start implementing protection that will help you stay in the red while officials work to contain COVID-19. It may take a few seconds for your small business to return to business.:
CO- aims to inspire you from respected leading experts. However, before making any business decisions, you should consult a professional who can advise you on your individual circumstances.

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MUHAMAD ARSYAD BIN MAD SHOLEH, UHAS 3012, SN14

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Wabak Covid-19 yang kini menular hampir ke 180 negara dan telah menjangkiti lebih 1.1 juta manusia dijangka menjerumuskan ekonomi dunia termasuk Malaysia ke dalam kemelesetan ekonomi yang menakutkan.

Antara sektor-sektor yang paling terkesan adalah sektor pelancongan, pengilangan, komoditi (oil and gas), kewanga (perbankan) dan sektor pekerjaan. Syahir Sulaiman (2020)

Dalam satu wawancara, Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Ekonomi), Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed memberitahu, Malaysia mungkin mngalami kemelesetan ekonomi yang lebih teruk daripada krisis kewangan 1998-1999. Kata beliau, keadaan itu diburukkan lagi oleh kejatuhan harga minyak mentah dunia yang menyaksikan Malaysia kehilangan pendapatan daripada hasil petroleum sebanyak RM300 juta bagi setiap AS$1 penurunan harga minyak mentah. (Sumber SinarHarian 5 April 2020)

Merujuk pendapat Kristy Bonner; bagi mengelakkan berlakunya kelumpuhan ekonomi yg diakibatkan oleh penularan Covid-19 ini, terdapat beberapa pekerjaan yang amat penting diperlukan terutamanya IT, Social Media, Farmasi, Medical, Logistik, Shipping, peruncit dan beberapa lagi pekerjaan untuk menjamin keselamatan, kesihatan, dan kebajikan masyarakat terjamin seperti penghatar makanan, kedai makan, dan online business.
Pada pendapat saya, bagi peniaga-peniaga kecil dan kesemua business yang terjejas akibat penularan Covid-19 ini perlu ada 'backup' plan dan stratergi untuk mengatasai masalah ekonomi ini. Antaranya adalah dengan menyedaikan simpanan wang kecemasan. Jadi pada waktu-waktu sebegini, wang tersebut boleh digunakan untuk memperkukuhkan lagi platform business yang diusahakn. Contohnya, peniaga online, waktu-waktu seperti ini, mereka perlu meningkatkan kualiti iklan dan memperbanyakkan tempat pengiklanan seperti Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Mudah.com, dan sebagainya.

Menurut Syahir Sulaiman di laman Facebook miliknya, Covid19 adalah 'reset button' kepada dunia. Dunia akan memasuki fasa 'new normal' pasca Covid19. Keutamaab negara akan beralih kepada kelestarian alam, kesihatan awam, sekuriti makanan, keadilan sosial dan integrasi ekonomi.

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AHMAD FADHIL MOHAMMED - UHAS 3012 (SN14)

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Covid-19 is one of the worst phenomenon that ever happened in the history of the world. On March 11th, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, World Health Organisation’s Director-General has declared Covid-19 as pandemic due to the rapid increase in the number of cases outside China over the past 2 weeks that has affected a growing number of countries. The presence of this virus give a big negative impact on the countries that have high number of patient infected. Somehow, it affects not only on the health care, but also the economy of the country. These two aspects are the crucial parts that a country have to take care of in order to secure the country welfare. As stated in the attached news, 40% of business start-up will be affected directly from this phenomenon. In fact, 40% is a big number for a country to face as business is one of the important field that helps a country to survive in this modern world. From my observation and short research, I have several opinions on how those business start-up may deal with this issue.

First and foremost, the common thing that a new business has to do during the start-up phase is a proper long-term planning. In order to make sure our business long-lasting, we have to think any possibilities that may happen within the process of developing our business. Plus, during this non-stable economy situation, we cannot expect what may happen in coming two or three years. There might be an inflation occur or a huge drop on the country’s currency. These will definitely affect our business. Thus, to avoid our business from collapse or bankrupt we have to be ready at any condition and any cost.

Next, during the start-up phase, we have to always refer to any business expert for their consultation and advices. As stated in the first point above, there will be so many probabilities that may pop-out along the way of our business journey. These kind of problem may have been faced by them who are expert in business field. Plus, it may be difficult for us to think on the solution by ourselves or may be the solution that we think is not effective enough. Hence, we have to refer to the expert to figure out what is the best approach or solution if only any kind of problem happens.

Besides, as a beginner in business field with a current unstable situation, we have to be more patient and smart in controlling our emotion. Good in handling emotion means good in handling stress. Working under stress or pressure sometimes can be good as it can be one of the factor that force us to work harder and better. Yet, too much of it may harm ourselves especially on our health. If we always place ourselves in a bad health condition, it may effect our performance and also our business progress may be deteriorating. Therefore, start-up business can be very hard for anyone that have low ability in controlling their emotion or anger.

In conclusion, start-up phase is one of the crucial moment where a businessman should draft their plan properly. In addition, businessman itself have to be a high risk taker person as it is normal in a business where sometimes the business that we run is giving profit or lost even though we already plan it very well.

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There’s no doubt that small businesses will be the hardest hit from the current Covid-19 pandemic. The bigger businesses have a better chance of surviving; however, small businesses tend to live only with a few months of cash flow, so when something as significant as this hits, it can be devastating not only for the small business owner, but also for the employees they support.From the news report from Astro Awani, it is no surprise that a total of 40% of business start up particularly SME would be collapsed as most of them fall under the category of non-essential services as stated under MCO So, how can small businesses survive during this covid-19 period? Here are a few points to start implementing and planning at least for the next three months.

Utilize helps from government and financial institutions

Governments around the world are already putting together initiatives to support small business owners, and this is something that is evolving on a daily basis. Be up to date with how your governments can help cut costs, as well as other important institutions, such as banks who also have a social responsibility. For example, The Central Bank of Malaysia announced it requested a 6-month moratorium of all bank loans affected by the outbreak, except credit card balances.The MalaysiaDigital Economy Corporation, set-up by the government as part of the country’s digital strategy, offers an extensive list of digital solutions for SMEs by Malaysian tech companies.

Lower down the cost of product

The cost of product should be revised. If possible, cheaper materials should be used if it would achieve the almost similar and satisfactory quality. Besides, the cost of raw materials can be reduced by negotiating with existing suppliers or switching to a new and cheaper supplier.

Increase online sales

In this pandemic season,entrepreneur should have utilised all online platforms possible, making their appearances more frequent and highlighting their product specialty to target audience. To remain viable with less customers about, small businesses will need to begin selling online or increase how much they sell online.Review how best to deliver your products to the customer. Service suppliers should investigate digital solutions to the service delivery to reduce the need for physical interaction. Consequently, choose to close some of your physical location.

Prepare for a changed world.

We should expect that the Covid-19 crisis will change our businesses and society in important ways. It is likely to fuel areas like online shopping, online education, and public health investments, for example. It is also likely to change how companies configure their supply chains and reinforce the trend away from dependence on few mega-factories. When the urgent part of the crisis has been navigated, companies should consider what this crisis changes and what they’ve learned so they can reflect them in their plans.

Observe on customers demands and trend.

Customers would switch their demand and trend during this economic crisis. They might have developed a new interest in a certain product. Special discount can be made if they purchas in bulk quantity to encourage a higher cash flow for the sustainability of your business. Moreover, customers’ opinion and suggestions should also be taken into account and acknowledge as their pain would help business to improve even more.

Create a disaster preparedness policy

A lot of companies haven’t planned for a crisis on this scale, but they need one,. A good plan will cover a number of things, including procedures around remote work. It should spell out how people should work from home and what tools they’ll need to get the job done; how to handle travel; what to do about meetings and more.  It’s also important to include things such as insurance coverage for business closures or trip cancellations, how to get financing when no one is investing, what lines of credit are in place, supply chain alternatives and more.

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Covid-19 telah tersebar ke seluruh negara di mana ia mula dikenal pasti di Wuhan, China. Malaysia juga tidak terkecuali dan telah menyebabkan beberapa kematian sehingga ke hari ini. Secara tidak langsung penularan wabak Covid-19 ini telah menyebabkan belakunya kemerosotan ekonomi negara. Perdana Menteri telah mengumumkan Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan (PKP) bagi memutuskan rangkaian secara tidak langsung ia memberi kesan kepada pelbagai sektor seperti sektor pendidikan, pertanian, makanan, pelancongan, perdangangan dan sebagainya.

Penularan wabak ini memberi kesan kepada Usahawan Startup. Kepada usahawan Startup, dengan keadaan yang berlaku sekarang, usahawan perlu untuk mencari inisiatif bagi meneruskan perniagaannya. Antara perancangan yang boleh dilakukan ialah dengan merancang atau mengubah perniagaan secara dalam talian atau maya (Online) dengan lebih aktif, mengkomersialkan produk melalui platform pemasaran dalam talian (Online). Platform Online ini lebih berfaedah dalam keadaan kemelesetan sekarang. Dengan memperbarui laman web rasmi dan menaiktaraf sistem menerima pesanan, sistem penghantaran, perkhidmatan pelanggan dalam tempoh ini dapat membina hubungan diantara pelanggan. Video teaser, video klip atau GIF, IG Ads, FB Ads dan sebagainya menarik pelanggan untuk membeli barangan yang dijual juga dapat berkongsi pengetahuan atau pedapat.

Perkara yang seterusnya perlu diambilkira adalah dengan menigkatkan hasil dan mengurangkan perbelanjaan kos operasi. Terdapat ramai peniaga yang mengambil kesempatan dengan meningkatkan kos dan harga barangan sehingga ia boleh menyebabkan kerugian terhadap peniaga itu sendiri. Pembayaran gaji pekerja juga adalah isu yang perlu diambilberat dimana cuba untuk berunding dengan pekerja untuk pengurangan peratusan gaji semasa PKP dan memberi bonus tahunan atau bulanan kepada pekerja selepas berakhirnya PKP.

Pihak kerajaan telah melakukan inisiatif untuk memberikan penangguhan bayaran pinjaman selama 6 bulan. Usahawan perlu sentiasa mengetahui mengetahui apa tindakan dan sumbangan kerajaan yang dilaksanakan bagi membantu rakyat. Ia dapat meringankan beban dan dapat membantu memastikan kelangsungan dalam perniagaan terutamanaya usahawan startup. Usahawan juga perlu mempunyai pengaruh besar, dimana ushawan boleh bekerjasama dengan usahawan lain untuk berkongsi sumber pelanggan mereka. Contohnya, melakukan FB live, IG live, youtube orang lain supaya dapat  meningkatkan pendedahan ke pasaran dan berkongsi keuntungan bersama serta kelangsungan perniagaan dari semasa ke semasa. Pemikiran yang kreatif dalam memastikan perniagaan mereka dapat dilaksanakan dengan baik dan juga hendaklah mempunyai daya inovasi tinggi dalam menyusun pemasaran produk  walaupun keadaan negara kita amat membimbangkan dan menyukarkan penjualan.

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NURI IZZATI BINTI MENAN UHAS 3012 SECTION 22            Pada pendapat saya, terdapat beberapa langkah yang mungkin boleh dijalankan atau disiap sedia oleh usahawan yang baru memulakan perniagaan.Pertama, adalah sokongan hidup iaitu sokongan kecemasan kepada perniagaan muda, kecil, usaha niaga, tempatan. Usahawan-usahawan pernigaan kecil seperti kedai bakeri, kedai kasut,kedai pakaian dan sebagainya merupakan golongan yang memerlukan bantuan segera. Kerajaan perlu mempertimbangkan golongan ini untuk diberi bantuan dan manfaat untuk mengurangkan bebanan mereka akibat pandemic covid-19 seperti pengecualian bayaran sea, insentif-inentif tertentu dan sebagainya.Kedua, usahawan sedia ada perlu kreatif dan inovatif untuk menukar perniagaan mereka kepada perniaagaan yang amat diperlukan semasa pandemik ini. Sebagai contoh, sebelum ini usahawan tersebuat menjual pakaian, namun disebabkan pandemic covid-19 usahawan tersebut mungkin boleh mengubah perniagaannya kepada makanan. Ini kerana permintaan makanan adalah tinggi melalui penghantaran ke rumah.Ketiga, usahawan perlu bijak untuk mengurangkan kos operasi. Sebagai contoh,boleh mengurangkan kos bilangan elektrik kerana Perdana menteri telah memberi insentif tersebut dalam Pakej Rangsangan Ekonomi yang baru-baru ini dibentangkan. Selain itu, majikan boleh berbincang dengan pekerja dengan baik mengenai pembayaran gaji pada bulan Mac isaitu sebelum MRO dijalankan. Difahamkan tidak semua syarikat mampu membayar penuh gaji pekerja kerana ada syarikat yang hanya bergantung kepada jualan semata-mata. Cuba berunding dengan pekerja peratus pengurangan gaji dan kembali dengan peningkatan bonus tahunan selepas MRO.

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NURI IZZATI BINTI MENAN UHAS 3012 SECTION 22            Pada pendapat saya, terdapat beberapa langkah yang mungkin boleh dijalankan atau disiap sedia oleh usahawan yang baru memulakan perniagaan.Pertama, adalah sokongan hidup iaitu sokongan kecemasan kepada perniagaan muda, kecil, usaha niaga, tempatan. Usahawan-usahawan pernigaan kecil seperti kedai bakeri, kedai kasut,kedai pakaian dan sebagainya merupakan golongan yang memerlukan bantuan segera. Kerajaan perlu mempertimbangkan golongan ini untuk diberi bantuan dan manfaat untuk mengurangkan bebanan mereka akibat pandemic covid-19 seperti pengecualian bayaran sea, insentif-inentif tertentu dan sebagainya.Kedua, usahawan sedia ada perlu kreatif dan inovatif untuk menukar perniagaan mereka kepada perniaagaan yang amat diperlukan semasa pandemik ini. Sebagai contoh, sebelum ini usahawan tersebuat menjual pakaian, namun disebabkan pandemic covid-19 usahawan tersebut mungkin boleh mengubah perniagaannya kepada makanan. Ini kerana permintaan makanan adalah tinggi melalui penghantaran ke rumah.Ketiga, usahawan perlu bijak untuk mengurangkan kos operasi. Sebagai contoh,boleh mengurangkan kos bilangan elektrik kerana Perdana menteri telah memberi insentif tersebut dalam Pakej Rangsangan Ekonomi yang baru-baru ini dibentangkan. Selain itu, majikan boleh berbincang dengan pekerja dengan baik mengenai pembayaran gaji pada bulan Mac isaitu sebelum MRO dijalankan. Difahamkan tidak semua syarikat mampu membayar penuh gaji pekerja kerana ada syarikat yang hanya bergantung kepada jualan semata-mata. Cuba berunding dengan pekerja peratus pengurangan gaji dan kembali dengan peningkatan bonus tahunan selepas MRO.

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Mindset:

As a newbie entrepreneur, I know 2020 is a challenging year for business due to the coronavirus outbreak. The coronavirus, also known as COVID-19 is first and foremost for human tragedy. It has affected hundreds of thousands of people. According to world health organization (WHO) recorded, the number of people who get the covid-19 is still increasing. This issue have make government to do a decide for control this covid-19 which is movement control order (MCO). In movement control order (MCO), most of the business and entrepreneur had forced to stop their operation temporarily. Thus, the growing of global economy also has been impacted through covid-19.

Suggestion:

To ensure a startup entrepreneur can survival during COVID-19. There have some plans I can do:

1.         Move sales to online.

As lockdown period, people had forced to stay at home. Thus, the better ways to continue grow up the business is utilizing online.  For example, a cosmetics company Lin Qing Xuan had closed 40% of its stores and move sales to online. And according to result, the sales have achieved almost 200% growth compared to the sales of previous year. Thus, online is also a good platform for us to continue. We can use some digital platform like Wechat, Whatsapp, Instagram and Facebook to attract customers virtually to increase the sales.

2.       Keep coping and be prepared

An entrepreneur is a head of company, we should have a healthier mindset due to our every move and arrangement will affect our staff. Thus, we should keep clam, don panic and take care of ourselves in extraordinary times, thinking about the situation and looking a way what can do to minimize the negative impact. Besides, for those business partner and supplier who are able to stay open, try to talk ahead and explain to them to make plans and be prepared as well.

3.       Act now to improve cash flow

We should believe our business will likely struggle with cash flow but not persist indefinitely, especially in current crisis.  Therefore, don’t lose hope and act now to improve cash flows. First, we should prepare a cash flow forecast, and update that forecast throughout the COVID-19, possibly weekly. This is because it will give us forewarning of any cash flow problems so we can act early to address them.

4.       Communication

Communicate with all the stakeholders. For examples, clients, suppliers financiers and banker. They are the top priority for business. After established, utilize social media channels, company newsletter and also online website to get the message and share regular updates as the situation may change again. After that, inform staff of any new business processes and also give more concern to staff. For example, asking their recent situation and also body condition.

5.       Prepare a financial plan

Every business have the same key expenses such as staff salaries, utility bills, office rent, and etc.  Thus, a strategical financial plan is important. As an entrepreneur, we have to understand how to spend wisely and budgeting carefully. For example, we can make a financial plan for short term and long term. This could ensure that the financial plan can reached the short term target and achieve the mission and vision of the company in long term. Setting up financial reporting systems and helping analyse the reports generated. Proper financial planning means business will need to implement financial reports into daily operations. These reports help focus on the efforts to improve finances and enhance the business’s bottom line. Finally, having a financial planning help you ensure you have adequate income to meet the expenses of the business

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AZIATUL ANIS BINTI MOHAMED AZZUDIN; UHAS 3012; SECTION 22

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Penularan virus koronavirus, Covid-19 telah menggemparkan dunia dengan kemunculannya. Keadaan semasa amat membimbangkan apabila kadar kematian hari demi hari semakin meningkat di seluruh dunia termasuk di Malaysia. Impak penularan wabak Covid-19 tidak lagi terhad kepada risiko kesihatan, namun turut menyumbang secara langsung terhadap kerencatan aktiviti ekonomi dalam aspek permintaan, pengeluaran, pelaburan dan pendapatan. Kelembapan sektor pembuatan akibat gangguan bekalan yang disebabkan oleh penutupan kilang dan kelemahan permintaan luar juga dijangka menyumbang kepada momentum pertumbuhan yang lebih perlahan. Pelbagai inisiatif telah dilakukan oleh pihak kerajaan sebagai langkah untuk menangani penularan virus tersebut. Antaranya ialah kerajaan mengumumkan Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan(PKP) untuk menyekat penularan virus tersebut. Kerajaan juga memberi bantuan kewangan dalam bentuk tunai dan penangguhan bayaran pinjaman (moratorium) sebagai solusi jangka pendek bagi meringankan beban semua pihak yang terjejas, khususnya pesakit dan keluarga, majikan dan pekerja serta petugas kesihatan (frontliners) yang terpaksa bekerja melebihi masa.

Dalam dunia perniagaan, keadaan ini serba sedikit memberi impak yang besar kepada para peniaga terutamanya kepada mereka yang baru memulakan perniagaan. Peniaga-peniaga perlu menyusun strategi bagi memastikan perniagaan yang dijalankan dapat diteruskan. Pada pendapat saya, antara langkah yang boleh diambil untuk berdepan situasi sebegini ialah melakukan rancangan perniagaan. Rancangan perniagaan yang tersusun dapat memberi manfaat kepada syarikat. Dalam rancangan perniagaan, apa yang bakal dilakukan dan bagaimana hendak lakukan rancangan tersebut perlulah di tulis secara terperinci supaya objektif sesebuah perniagaan dapat dicapai. Selain itu, simpan wang tunai walau dalam keadaan apa sekalipun. Tujuan menyimpan wang tunai ini adalah untuk memastikan perniagaan sentiasa mempunyai simpanan yang mencukupi jika berlaku sebarang perkara yang tidak diingini. Pemantauan duit keluar masuk juga penting buat mereka yang baru kecimpung dalam dunia perniagaan.

Di samping itu, menjalankan perniagaan di atas talian. Para peniaga boleh membangunkan laman sesawang dengan kreativiti tersendiri bagi memastikan perniagaan dapat diteruskan dalam keadaan sekarang. Aktiviti pemasaran atas talian yang menarik adalah penting dalam menarik perhatian pelanggan. Seterusnya, para peniaga juga perlu sentiasa mendengar serta mendapatkan maklum balas pelanggan dan bertindak dengan segera. Tawaran seratus peratus jaminan buat pelanggan yang tidak berpuas hati adalah salah satu langkah yang terbaik. Namun begitu, peniaga perlu menyatakan prosedur-prosedur secara terperinci untuk membantu pelanggan membuat sebarang aduan. Akhir sekali, sentiasa melakukan kajian terhadap produk dan perkhidmatan baru dan terkini. Sebagai peniaga, perkembangan mengenai aplikasi baru hendaklah diketahui bagi tujuan untuk memudahkan perkhidmatan perniagaan. Ini dapat membantu peniaga menjalankan perniagaan dengan lebih cekap dan baik.

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The coronavirus outbreak is first and foremost a human tragedy, affecting hundreds of thousands of people. It is also having a growing impact on the global economy. The digital economy, which has been on a tear over the last 10 years, has not been spared. Many tech entrepreneurs, particularly in Asia, are experiencing their first major crisis and are understandably fearful at the prospect that their startups may not survive, particularly if they cannot raise funding. In June 2018, Ant Financial Services, which operates China's largest online payment platform, raised US$14bil (RM61bil) in what was described then as the largest single global fundraising by a private company (The Star Online).

How we can develop the business during the pandemic?

1)What’s The Best Marketing Strategy During A COVID-19 Outbreak?

If your sales previously relied on bricks and mortar stores, face-to-face meetings, tradeshows or events it’s time to re-evaluate your marketing strategy.As cities lockdown and people are forced into isolation, one of their best friends becomes the internet. This is your chance to move your digital communication to the next level! People will be seeking updates, answers, and ways to improve their personal and professional life. If your business has a solid digital marketing strategy, you’re in a better position to weather this storm.If you have not invested in an omnichannel digital marketing strategy, with consistently aligned messaging and customer experiences across channels and platforms, it’s not too late to start. If you are already invested in online, consider devoting even more resources to this critically important area.

2.)Identify, Implement And Optimize New Sales Channels

With social distancing being the preventative measure to contain the crisis, investing or reallocating resources to different sales channels may be the opportunity you have overlooked, until now.If you are selling knowledge and expertise, take the time to build compelling online content that provides prospects with valuable information on how to solve their most pressing problems possibly caused by the crisis, and then make that content available across online channels and throughout the digital ecosystem. This is your chance to build your brand, strengthen relationships, create trust and grow demand for your services.

3)Maintain, Build And Grow Your Customer Relationships

When your customers feel that you value their business, loyalty and brand preference tend to grow. And when they benefit from valuable advice, focused support and uninterrupted service, they could very well talk about their fantastic customer experience to all their friends and colleagues. And that could mean more referral business for you. Remember, the loyal and well-serviced customer can become your very best brand ambassador. And that kind of marketing doesn’t cost a penny!

4)Don’t Invest Foolishly, But Continue To Invest

During economic uncertainty, we can’t hide our face in the sand and hope it all goes away. How you still maintain and grow your business during a pandemic is by staying focused. You must continue to move forward, but with caution. Identify, then eliminate, unnecessary expenses, outsource non-core competencies and use the extra money to invest and grow in your business.

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MUHAMMAD ARIF BIN NORAZME UBSS1032
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MUHAMMAD ARIF BIN NORAZME UBSS1032
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Wabak Covid-19 yang berlaku semenjak Disember 2019 ini telah menjadi masalah yang sukar untuk diselesaikan oleh seluruh negara. Masalah ini menjadi lebih serius kerana spesies virus untuk berinteraksi dengan sistem pernafasan manusia yang boleh mengakibatkan kematian. Malaysia telah mengambil langkah drastik untuk menguatkuasakan Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan (MCO) dari 18 Mac 2020 hingga 31 Mac 2020, yang berlangsung selama 14 hari, tetapi langkah ini telah sampai 14 April 2020 disebabkan peningkatan jumlah orang yang positif dijangkiti dengan virus ini dan ia mungkin akan terus dilanjutkan jika bilangan orang yang dijangkiti tidak berkurang dan keadaan kembali seperti asal. Semasa MCO dilaksanakan, perniagaan yang dijalankan oleh para usahawan akan terjejas kerana kerajaan mengeluarkan arahan mengenai perbatasan gerakan (MCO) untuk memastikan semua orang terus berada di rumah dan tinggal di kawasan yang anda berada sekarang. Majoriti usahawan tidak dapat menguruskan perniagaan mereka dengan betul terutamanya untuk pemula dan mereka memilih untuk menutup perniagaan mereka untuk memenuhi keperluan. Ia adalah kerana keuntungan tidak dapat menampung perbelanjaan. Idea dan cadangan yang saya cadangkan untuk meminimumkan kos operasi. Usahawan boleh merundingkan input kos seperti pembekal, pekerja dan sebagainya untuk mendapatkan diskaun dari pembekal apabila bahan atau produk pra-beli. Usahawan harus merundingkan gaji pekerja seperti membayar 50% gaji kepada pekerja bukan gaji penuh dan memberikan penyata kewangan yang jelas dan tepat.  Selain itu, usahawan permulaan perlu mempromosikan produk mereka melalui perniagaan dalam talian sebagai cara alternatif untuk meningkatkan pendapatan dalam perniagaan mereka. Mereka boleh menggunakan perniagaan dalam talian dengan mempromosikan produk yang penting seperti topeng muka dan 'hand sinitizer' atau makanan semasa MCO dijalankan. Dengan cara ini mereka mampu untuk menjual produk tersebut kerana permintaannya yang tinggi dan ianya amat penting untuk orang ramai. Mereka boleh menghantar produk tersebut kepada pelanggan melalui cara pos atau 'cash and delivery'. Dari situ, mereka boleh mendapat keuntungan dari yuran penghantaran terutama untuk pemula. Sementara itu, mereka juga boleh menggunakan media sosial seperti Facebook, Instagram dan sebagainya untuk mempromosikan penjenamaan mereka untuk meningkatkan kesedaran jenama kepada orang ramai. Dengan cara ini, kemungkinan para usahawan pemula mampu untuk meneruskan peniagaan mereka berbanding dari terus untuk menutup perniagaan dan muflis semasa MCO dilaksanakan akibat wabak COVID -19 ini.

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We all know that with the current COVID-19 outbreak situation it has impacted every businesses and everyone’s professional life. There are many fellow Malaysians who are affected by this and struggling with financial matters. Many of the small to mid-size businesses including startups, have lost a lot of work transactions and these have impacted their income and cash flow significantly.

However, in this current situation, all entrepreneurs/businesses should not be sitting and do nothing. They should at least put an effort to engage with their clients, talk to them and get feedback from them. They have to make use of this “Free” time to make themselves well content with market knowledge through research, or free webinar that they can join from social media. They can build new network to support each other during this difficult time.

During the break of the usual working experience for everyone, all entrepreneurs must have a good communication platform to connect themselves with colleagues/staffs to make sure Work From Home is a success for the business.  They must be interactive and well conversant  in using technology tools including video conferencing.

I can stress enough of the importance of being productive and efficient in their working collaboration during this challenging time. I truly believe that this moment of time that requires their domain knowledge of remote communication, teleworking and efficient as they work in the office.

They must think the positive side of it, this is the time for them to plan strategies, and be prepared with ‘weapon’ and ‘bait’ for their business. Once the outbreak of Covid 19 has come to an end, then the entrepreneurs are all ready for the battle.

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.It’s little surprise that small businesses across the country are taking a hit from the Covid-19 crisis.

As the crisis will likely to go on for a while, the authorities are encouraging people to stay home. While some businesses are open to having their workers operate remotely, others cannot.

To brace themselves for the effects of Covid-19, small businesses will need to act decisively and prepare to take advantage of the recovery.

1. Keep informed

Stay abreast of all official information on Covid-19 and any directions public health authorities may issue.

2. Update your financial statements

To maintain good decision-making in a difficult environment, you need access to the newest information on your financial state.

3. List possible impacts on your business

Estimate the financial impact the Covid-19 crisis is having on your business and develop mitigation strategies. Discuss with your staff, key suppliers and key customers the likely impact of Covid-19 on your business.

Businesses will likely be impacted in the following areas:

Sales: Particularly if you have little to no online presence.

Staff availability: With people’s movements restricted, their ability to work will be curtailed, particularly if they’re unable to work from home.

Supply chain: Particularly if you rely on suppliers from badly impacted parts of the world.

Finance: Particularly if your cash reserves are low.

If your business is already impacted, start by listing what those impacts are. If you are not impacted yet, you should still be able to make some informed projections.

In listing those possible impacts, attempt to quantify what those impacts will have on your business and identify possible strategies to mitigate them.

4. Perform a financial health check on your business

Knowing your business’ financial health assists you in deciding what you can and should do now to better your business’ position through the crisis.

Much information on the business’ financial health and performance can be gained by analysing your financial statements through financial ratios.

5. Re-do your budgets with new assumptions

The assumptions used to produce your budget are most likely irrelevant because of the crisis. Working with your accountant, take the list of possible impacts of Covid-19 and re-do your budgets.

Include a range of possible previously unthinkable scenarios, such as a 50-80% decline in sales over three to six months, or a supplier being unable to supply you a key item for six weeks.

Carefully consider how each of those scenarios impacts your cash flow.

6. Act now to improve cash flow

Your business will likely struggle with cash flow in the near future. Therefore, act now to improve cash flows.

The first step is to prepare a cash flow forecast, and update that forecast throughout the crisis, possibly weekly. This will give you forewarning of any cash flow problems so you can act early to address them.

7. Increase online sales

To remain viable with less customers about, small businesses will need to begin selling online or increase how much they sell online.

It is important to investigate different online platforms to see which is suited for your business needs.

Review how best to deliver your products to the customer. Service suppliers should investigate digital solutions to the service delivery to reduce the need for physical interaction. Consequently, choose to close some of your physical locations.

8. Put in place a contingency plan

9. Talk to key suppliers

Talk to your key suppliers about their delivery reliability during the crisis. Consider their ability to produce the inputs you need, the transportation of the products to you and the agreed costs/prices.

Suppliers might be hit by travel restrictions, so consider setting up alternative suppliers, including local suppliers even if pricier. Source them now and negotiate prices early

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Untuk menjadi seorang usahawan mahupun sesiapa yang mahu memulakan perniagaan, setiap situasi ataupun keadaan perlulah dilihat sebagai suatu peluang. Walaupun tidak dapat dinafikan, fenomena penyebaran virus covid-19 yang melanda dunia, sedikit sebanyak menjejaskan sektor perniagaan mahupun ekonomi. Walaubagaimanapun, dengan kecanggihan teknologi dan juga kemudahan yang ada, fenomena ini tidak menghalang untuk seseorang memulakan perniagaan.

1. Tahu 'demand' komuniti
Sebagai contoh, jika di musim perintah kawalan pergerakan ini, servis penghantaran barang dapur ataupun keperluan rumah sangat diperlukan. Lebih-lebih lagi kepada keluarga yang susah untuk keluar rumah kerana bekerja ataupun sibuk menguruskan rumah.  Ataupun menjelang perayaan hari raya Aidilfitri . startup entrepreneur boleh melakukan dropship .

2. Memulakan perniagaan di sekitar masyarakat setempat
Kita boleh menyediakan ataupun membuat makanan ringan dan menjualnya di sekitar kawasan perumahan . Banyak idea yang boleh dilakukan dan tidak semestinya sesuatu yang memerlukan modal yang besar, tetapi hanya memerlukan usaha dan kerajinan.

3. Menyediakan perkhidmatan penghantaran percuma
Sama ada perniagaan atas talian mahupun secara realiti, kita boleh menyediakan penghantaran percuma ke kawasan yang berdekatan dan tiada cas penghantaran pengeposan dilakukan.

4. Membuat Iklan yang menarik
Pelanggan akan tertarik dengan promosi yang menarik. Buat poster atau iklan yang jelas dan letakkan illusi yang simple tetapi padat.

4. Membuat promosi di media sosial
Melakukan promosi di semua media sosial yang ada setiap hari. keep updating dan ikut trend terkini. sentiasa membuat promosi di ruang-ruang media sosial kerana suatu masa pelanggan akan tertarik dengan iklan yang kita lakukan

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The existence of covid19 has shaken the world with news of how dangerous the virus can be to the public.
The COVID-19 that is striking definitely affected almost half of the business startup.
To what degree countries recover from the COVID-19 economic crisis largely depends on the role that households and industry leaders have to play.
Most of the entrepreneurs are unable to manage their business properly particularly for newbies and prefer to close their business to reach the ends.
To prevent this from getting worse as it already is, we should think of various ideas to deal with the issue and do some action.

Before we do anything else, we must take care of our health first.
Imagine how many people / our business would get affected if we get sick and had to stay in the hospital with no one be able to handle the business.
Protect yourself and others from infection by washing your hands by using an alcohol-dependent rub daily, and avoid having to touch your skin very frequently.

As an entrepreneur, we need to reassess our marketing campaigns, revenue targets, output schedules and cash flows.
Most businesses in Malaysia do not have a marketing strategy.
As we were told to stay at home, we should use the time wisely to rethink and start implementing a new marketing strategy.

Next, we could start an online business.
In order to obey the Restriction Movement Order, we should keep ourselves from getting too close to our customers.
Another way to keep the business going is to start selling our products online.
To find the best match for our business needs, it is necessary to explore growing online platforms such as Instagram and Twitter.

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2020 is a challenging year for business due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak. Not only is it impacting the lives of people around the world, it is also impacting the global economy, and locally, it will have an impact on small business owners. So as a start-up entrepreneur, they need to have strategy in order to deal with the outbreak. A few tips and ideas for new entrepreneur:

1.      Use online platform to keep your business alive

Due to the MCO that has been enforced by the government, people are restricted to go out now and less people outdoors means less sales for physicals stores. So as a business owner, to keep generating revenue for your store, one clear option is to sell online. This will allow customers to still shop with you but from the comforts of their own homes. Use famous online platform such as Lazada and Shopee to attract more customers.

2.      Level up your branding and social media game

As a start-up entrepreneur, you need to use your voice and brand during this time to post about what you are doing for your business during this time. You can come up with social media posts such as shoutouts for your loyal customers who shopped with you recently, thanking them for their support.

3.      Improve your operations

Estimate the financial impact that covid-19 crisis is having on your business and develop mitigation strategies. Discuss with your staff, key suppliers and customers the likely impact of covid-19 on your business. If your business is already impacted, start by listing what those impacts are. You need to quantify what those impacts will have on your business and identify possible strategies to mitigate them.

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Coronona virus yang mula tersebar di Malaysia pada awal bulan 3 telah menyebabkan beribu kes dan juga beratus kematian yang telah dicatatkan. Untuk menangani isu ini, kerajaan telah memanjangkan tempoh PKP sehingga 14 April dan mungkin ditangguhkan lagi sehingga raya sekiranya penularan wabak ini tidak berhenti. Wabak ini bukan sahaja menyebabkan kematian manusia, malah ianya juga telah melemahkan institusi perusahaan perniagaan besar mahupun yang kecil di negara ini.

Pada pendapat saya, usahawan pemula perlulah menggunakan cara yang berkesan untuk memasarkan produk atau bahan buatan mereka. Dalam situasi sekarang, medium permasaran yang melibatkan face to face adalah tidak berkesan sama sekali dan tidak dibenarkan oleh kerajaan. Oleh itu, cara yang terbaik untuk mempromosikan produk mereka adalah dengan menggunakan saluran media sosial ataupun television kerana pada waktu ini, rakyat Malaysia lebih tertumpu kepada telefon bimbit dan juga television.

Selain itu, mereka boleh mula menjual produk-produk yang akan menjadi tumpuan rakyat pada waktu ini seperti hand sanitizer, face mask dan produk-produk kesihatan yang lain. Mereka boleh mula mencari pengedar-pengedar bahan ini untuk dijual oleh mereka sebagai usaha niaga yang baru. Seiring dengan perkara ini, usahawan juga perlu memikirkan tentang isu masalah duit yang dihadapi oleh segenap rakyat dia Malaysia. Sememangnya pada waktu ini, mereka tidak akan boros memhabiskan duit mereka untuk perkara-perkara bukan keperluan. Justeru, menjual bahan atau produk yang diperlukan oleh mereka sangat penting dalam menjayakan sesuatu perniagaan.

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This issue has raised a number of concerns and has also enabled the economy to contract. individual businesses are also no exception where they are also affected and have a huge impact. however, this is not a reason for new entrepreneurs to do nothing about the business. In my opinion, right now, new entrepreneurs can think better about their business by doing short-term and long-term planning. Although the covid-19 is still unfinished, it cannot be discouraged as it is one of the challenges that must be faced.

Newbie entrepreneurs  need to strategize well. As we do not know when the covid-19 will disappear, careful planning is required. Entrepreneurs need to think of ways to keep their business alive until the end even with covid-19 disease. Look for opportunities as each community still has to spend for their daily needs.

Take this opportunity to make an online sale as the government establishes movement control orders. This is a good marketing strategy for promoting your own product brand. Of course most people will spend time at home. Online sales can be done using social media such as facebook, instagram and the business website itself. This will have a positive impact as the public knows how to shop online and get regular customers.

Additionally, can also provide delivery services. When using social media medium, offer the service. this will indirectly increase the company's sales because people will prefer it.

At this point, you also need to update the company's cash flow. cash flow is an important thing to do. Your business may be struggling with cash flow. So act now to increase your cash flow. The first step is to provide cash flow forecasts, and update forecasts throughout the crisis, perhaps weekly or daily if necessary. This will alert you to any cash flow issues so you can take action to address them early. try to minimize the outflow of cash to avoid significant losses. If possible, deal with the supplier regarding the price of the goods.

Then, do not worry too much and panic about how to survive in the business. Emotional problems are personal and involve ourselves. Although driven by a high degree of professionalism and entrepreneurial spirit but entrepreneur still a normal human being with emotions and feelings. Business problems such as severe loss, loss of customers, small profits and so on can make your spirit fade. So start feeling down and have no motivation to continue your business. Therefore,empty your mind for a moment. Review the intent, purpose and goals of the business. If accompanied by the right intentions, it will give you the strength to continue the business.

In conlusion, don’t think current issue is a burden to our business but think it in positive ways. This is not the end of our journey in business. Use all available methods and opportunities to pursue business activities. There must be a rainbow after the rain.

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the amount of a particular good or service available at a given time to consumers. Since the outbreak of the Covid-19, economy of Malaysia has been going downward. Thus, it will affect the many parties including the business sides. For someone who want to startup their business in the current time may be quiet hard for them but there is many way to overcome this kind of situation.

Firstly, make sure you know what the current demand and supply in the countries. Demand is a desire and consumer spending on a particular good or service at a specific price while supply is the amount of a particular good or service available at a given time to consumers. This two will affect each other. If you do not know what is the current demand, your business might be slow to start and move or maybe cannot even to start. For example, currently people want to buy hand sanitizer but you sell toilet cleaner. Surely not everyone want to buy that product because it is not needed right now.

Secondly, make sure you have a good financial planning and management. Without a good planning, your business will not be stand in a long time. To plan you must make sure to have a good cash flow for your business. You must see how much modal do you need and when will you get the money returned. In the cash flow also you must have the contingency money and must not be touch. It is use when in emergency. You also need to make sure to have a saving for your business. This is to prevent you from having a financial crisis.

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SYED MUHAMMAD AIZAT BIN SYED MOHD HAKHIRI - UHAS 3012 (SN 14)

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The covid-19 outbreak has been a very big problem for many people including the one that are doing business because it affects everybody whether it is new business or old business. For the new enterpreneurs, they can still chnge their business plan such as avoiding face-to-face business to promote their product, such as handling pamplets and live demonstration. Instead, use the online approach such as the social media to promote. Make delivery to other people but make sure that customer are aware that all the employees are following the proper precautions on the attire.
Next, the other thing to do is taking advantage of what is needed by all people during the outbreak, which is mainly face mask and hand sanitizer. by doing this, new entepreuner can get their business going while meeting the customer demand. This will be a win-win situation for the customer as well as the seller.

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Awani's statement state that 40% 'STARTUP' maybe can be paralyzed if the pandemics Covid19 is ongoing until Aidil Fitri Eid. From the research, 15.9% respondent assumes that their business cannot be hold on.  The increment of Covid19 cases definitely will give the big impacts to our country which is maybe can impact the economic growth. Not only government, but this issued have give effect to everyone. Malaysian government had announced a nation-wide lock down ON 18th March 2020 until 31st March 2020 due to increasing coronavirus cases in the country. Under the movement control order(MCO), all others will be closed except essential service only. Unfortunately, this MCO has been continue until 14th April 2020 due to the rise number of infected person day by day. MCO had run by government to break the chain of Covid19 because this is contagious virus that easy to spread such as via touch or maybe just coughing or sneezing. Due to Movement Control Order(MCO), we are absolutely sure that this will give big effect to young entrepreneur. 

During Movement Control Order, majority of entrepreneur become deadlock and cannot manage their business properly. Some of them maybe choose to closed their business at the end because the profit cannot cover up their expenses especially for newbies. For me, when something like this happen we need to be positive and know how to control our emotion wisely. This is because when we think with emotion, we will make the wrong decision and sometimes regret at the end.  Try to be positive and find the best solution for our problem such as during this era we know that everyone is familiar with internet connection so take the advantage of this technology by making the online business. Example of online business platform that we can use are Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp, Twitter and many more. Via this platform you can promote your product and make some short teaser to attract your customers. You also can open order for customers and give service to delivery your product for those who is interested with your product or we call it Cash on Delivery(COD). This way is more efficient right now because we know that coronavirus can spread easily and people must have social distancing so avoid that virus. So I think some people much prefer to shopping online as their precaution step. 

Other than that, you also can minimize the operation cost. You maybe can postpone the unimportant event that have been planned so that the allocation of money can be used on urgent matter. Try to negotiate with your workers to cut off maybe 20% from their salary based on sales during MCO and give them bonus after the business become stable. You also can try to negotiate with the supplier to give the discount during pandemics of Covid19. Teach the workers to make online business and maybe they can COD the product according to their area of their home. 

Besides, starting 1 April, Malaysia had announced an economic stimulus package worth RM250 billion which comprises microcredit scheme for SMEs, among other initiative. Of the total, RM100 billion will be used to support businesses through initiative including a government guarantee scheme for the corporate sector. In addition, another RM4.5 billion will be prepared by government and Bank Negara Malaysia(BNM) to support SMEs. This initiative was had by the government to help people maintain with their business. So everyone must use the initiative from the government wisely.

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The COVID-19 pandemic spreads fast, with new updates flying every minute. When things change, many business start-ups are unsure what steps to take to reduce risk, protect employees and support customers. I have 2 suggestions for beginner traders.

1.Set remote work options.
With many people already working remotely, there are many business owners free tools that allow teams to stay connected and keep working even when they are not in the same place.

2.Communicate transparently with customers.
Everyone is facing this crisis together, so be clear about what our business is doing. Customers can empathize with brands that are in crisis, as long as we communicate with them properly.

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The disaster of covid-19 is heavily impact to economic of whole country. The recession in economic will directly influence to all the business model especially the young entrepreneur who startup business without any of business foundation. 

In my opinion, to starting a new business, young entrepreneur should have a good business plans and clear with the business objective and directions. 

Firstly, business planning play a vital for starting a new business or growing my business, there are many types templates and variations of an business plan is exits, i have to choose the right one for my purpose ,having an business knowledge is a separate issues .I have to create a well executed business plan to get succeed in my business . I should have good business plan so that investors are willing to invest in my business.

Next, marketing strategy is important to the business. I should not copy from other competitors. Because if marketing strategy is same or copied from other competitors then my market reputation is going to suffer and it will impact to lose my customer. The basic marketing strategy is to understand what the customer need and develop marketing planning on surrounding of those needs. Spend more time in researching and creating strategic for marketing plan. 

Subsequently, time management is very important to the business, time management is very difficult task for an entrepreneur.  I have to make a schedule for everything that i have to do ,after finish of that work, i have to ticked off so that it will become easy to know what i have done and what else i have to do. I have to make a target for days and weeks and  try to achieve them. Don’t have to waste time for making decision. Take less time for any process. Working in a team will save the time.

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We are amidst the COVID-19 flare-up influencing China and numerous countries of Asia, which sees limitations on movement and mass isolate of suspected cases to reduce additionally spread.

Even with such huge disturbances and danger of disease, your business critically needs new methodologies to work, while guaranteeing securely for each worker.

One methodology promptly rings a bell — telecommuting — to limit human interaction and forestall conceivable danger of transmission.

Be that as it may, can your business keep working with decreased labor, or even with no physical nearness, in the workplace?

Remote access and the executives presents the undeniable answer.

Staff can telecommute or work from a sheltered area, diminishing conceivable disease introduction, yet having consistent access to the organization's assets and administrations. They can in any case discuss essentially with their partners and work offsite to keep up the smooth progression of corporate tasks.

Essentially, it will be business as usual.

Here are some key highlights you ought to consider when hoping to put resources into remote access for your organization.

·         Concentrated uninterruptible 24/7 control and monitoring. Aspects of monitoring include alerts on device performance and health, general performance checks and detailed investigations. This in a perfect world can be computerized and led over the web for the board from wherever, whenever. The nonstop control and access empower ceaseless tasks in any event, during normal/man-made catastrophes and unexpected emergencies, for example, plagues. By following remote client and framework occasions, any unusual action or potential cyberattacks will be hailed out and gone to immediately.
 
·         Security and client benefit access /authorization. You as the administrator chief/leader chooses the degrees of access and rights for various staff, with brought together verification and approval abilities. Access and control of gear dependent on client adjustable criteria, coupled by united logging and review trails, help to secure corporate assets and framework trustworthiness.
 
·         Remote and local access with multiple users. Enabling access from smartphones, mobile devices, laptops, PCs or workstations allows control of equipment by different-level personnel over the corporate network for uninterrupted operations
 
·         Remote maintenance. General upkeep of your organization's frameworks can be mostly or completely computerized; in the event that it tends to be done out of sight or after available time, that is a reward.
 
·         Incorporation with existing heterogeneous endeavor frameworks and stages, including OCR innovation and large information investigation. Consistent joining of equipment and programming, which may traverse numerous locales, limit customization and design. This means less time and cost for arrangement and organization.
 
·         Snapshots collection and storage. Supervisors have the ability to automatically collect and save video snapshots from equipment for viewing and share device status with multiple users.
 
·         Different highlights that apply to your specific industry, for example, industrial facility computerization and coordination with complex restrictive procedures.
 

According to Market Research Future, major drivers of the remote access management market are the increasing employee strength globally and the flexibility to work from anywhere, anytime. It is simple, flexible and provides cost-effective licensing. 
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The outbreak of covid 19 have seriously affect the world economic and 

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Di ketika Malaysia melanda wabak Covid-19 ini, para usahawan di negara ini mengalami kesusahan untuk mengekalkan bisnes mereka kerana kesekatan membuka kedai dan pergerakan semasa perintah kawalan pergerakan. Bagi usahawan muda pula, cabaran untuk permulaan bisnes amatlah sukar. Mereka terpaksa untuk memikirkan alternatif lain bagi meneruskan bisnes mereka.

Antara cadangan diusulkan, usahawan muda boleh membuat pantaun kepada penduduk sekitar rumah dahulu apa kekurangan yang diperlukan mereka. Oleh itu, para usahawan ini boleh memulakan bisnes dengan menjual barang keperluan penduduk sekitar.

Kemudian, usahawan muda juga boleh membuat bisnes melalui atas talian. Dengan ini, mereka tidak perlu risau tentang kos sewa tempat berniaga. Mereka hanya perlu menyebarkan bisnes mereka di atas talian dan melalui aplikasi seperti shopee, lazada, dan lain-lain.

Akhir sekali, usahawan muda juga boleh menawarkan juga hadiah percuma untuk setiap pembelian. Contohnya, memberi penutup muka atau cecair pembasmi kuman lagi-lagi barangan ini amat diperlukan ketika wabak pandemik covid-19 ini.

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The devastating covid-19 pandemic has caused a recession. This situation is affecting the business sector. Due to movement control orders, selling activity decreased. People just buy what they need. Start-up businesses face difficulties as they are not big business and are new to the business. Start-up business entrepreneurs need to start planning strategies and monitoring money flow so that the expenditure of money can be reduced throughout this movement control order. First of all, they can do online business. Because all premises except certain premises are ordered to close, customers can make purchases online. Workers can work from home to ensure the smooth running of their business.Other than that, they can offer their products at discounted prices. Undeniably,all of the start-up business entrepreneurs must feel devastated that their the businesses are not doing so well during this pandemic. They should know that they are not alone. They can create and join online platform to connect all the start-up business entrepreneurs to discuss about their business problems and exchange ideas. One thing that should not be forgotten is communication with customers. The entrepreneurs should make it clear about their businesses operation during movement control order so that the customers will understand the difficulties that start-up businesses are facing. Proper communication with customers is to ensure their continuous supports towards the businesses. The customers will appreciate the best services that the start-up businesses can offer in these difficult times.

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The COVID-19 virus outbreak in Malaysia has made the government to start a nationwide Movement control order (MCO) in mid april. Meaning that, all kind of work that need social communication has to be minimize and social distancing is implemented. Most of the service staff are working from home. This is to make sure that we can help the frontliners to flatten the curve of the virus widespread. Looking on the positive side, our government did a great job on being the first hand to respond with this pandemic. Unfortunately, for the small-medium entreprenuers as well as the start ups are facing with a huge problems from this MCO since they are unable to continue their business even theres an alternative to work from home.

By saying that, the start up entrepreneurs has to think critically at this time. They cannot just giving up their business plan. The best thing they can start off the business is by online platform. Making an online platform to ensure the communication with the customers are going well and they can also market their business easier. By this, they can also help the delivery service staffs to generate their income by delivering the orders.

Other than that, focusing on a product that will attract more customers during this difficult time. Knowing what they need the most at this crucial time. For example, start selling the essential need during this outbreak which is hand sanitizer and face mask. This will help the customers that facing difficulties to protect them self from the environment. It will also attract the customers buying from us for their best interest.

Last but not least, utilize all the government fund for the SME business that has been announced recently. They provided RM100 billion for new economic package. All the discounts of billing and interest can actually help in decreasing the money flow so we can save it for a better future plan after the MCO is over.

In conclusion, this pandemic will not making all the young starts up and SME entrepreneurs' spirit vanished. We must get stronger especially at time like this. Also, we need to remember to take care of ourself. Business is important as our health. Stay safe.

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Around the world, communities, organizations, and governments, are waging the fight against the COVID-19 outbreak, hoping to turn the tide and help the public cope in the interim.Solidarity and mutually shared responsibility have proved critical in the very slow return to normalcy, as both private and public organizations look to each other for advice on how to best mitigate the effects of the pandemic. The World Economic Forum (WEF) recently released its COVID Action Platform, with an aim to mobilize collective support from all stakeholders for the COVID-19 response. Meanwhile, the US government signed a $2.2 trillion rescue package to brace the nation for the virus’ effect, following the example of other governments worldwide. Startups too are taking up the fight against COVID-19. The efforts of fast-acting, socially conscious startups have included developing digital financial tools to provide loans to small businesses, designing digital mental health solutions for people in isolation, and coding open-source on low-cost, low-resource ventilators for developing countries. With a myriad of other projects in motion, here is some of the most commendable, cutting-edge work being done by startups and entrepreneurs in response to COVID-19.

Greater innovation in healthcare than ever before

With scientists and technologists facing a pandemic the likes of which the world hasn’t seen in over a century, the healthcare and healthtech industries have risen to the challenge, innovating at an astonishing pace. Within days of China releasing the genetic code for COVID-19 in January, laboratories in Asia and Europe had created methods for testing for the virus, and had shared them with their peers around the globe. And just last week, scientists in Singapore announced they had designed a technique to reduce the time it takes to test aspects of vaccines for the coronavirus from months, to just days, hoping to expedite vaccine development. Experts are noticing shifts in the healthcare sector. In a recent op-ed for Becker’s Hospital Review, Thomas J. Graham, MD, former Chief Innovation Officer at Cleveland Clinic, pointed out that dire circumstances surrounding the coronavirus outbreak have generated two key ingredients essential for innovation: collaboration and transparency.

We see this in the digital space on platforms like GitHub, where scientists from around the globe transparently upload COVID-19 research to share with peers; on the COVID-19 Open Research Dataset (CORD-19), a trove of coronavirus-related material has been uploaded that AI and NLP experts can access to generate new insights. Access to massive coronavirus-related datasets even allowed BlueDot, a small SaaS startup from Toronto, to detect the outbreak nine days before the World Health Organization (WHO). Collaboration elsewhere between Israeli startup Sonovia Ltd and Bar Ilan University led to development of an anti-pathogen, anti-bacterial fabric material used for healthcare worker gear that they claim will kill the virus on contact. In February the team sent their material to China to be tested by local scientists. In an attempt to help governments around the world which are struggling to deal with the volume of requests for COVID-19 tests, startups have come up with innovative solutions.  UK healthtech startup Medshr recently launched LetsBeatCOVID.net, a platform that helps healthcare officials in the UK and US track the spread of the outbreak by inviting people to take quick symptom surveys. It also provides personalized advice for those who upload their information. In the US, Levels, a metabolic health tracking system in beta co-founded by Casey Means, MD, is bringing awareness of glucose monitoring and other metabolic health measures that may influence morbidity rates amongst people infected.

In Puerto Rico, healthcare data solutions company Abartys Health released their PatientLynk platform, enabling universal patient identification and providing significantly faster response times for COVID-19 lab tests. While populations around the world buy precious time by practicing social distancing, it’s this commitment to collaboration, transparency and the pursuit of innovation that will lead to humanity successfully stopping the spread of the virus.

Contributions from technologies in emerging markets

The global reach of coronavirus has inspired innovation from emerging markets as well. Developing countries with more limited resources to combat the COVID-19 outbreak are looking, in part, to local innovators to come up with solutions. Colombia, the Andean nation of 49 million people, counts an estimated 5,300 available ventilators country-wide. These machines are currently a key treatment for patients suffering severe breathing problems caused by the virus, and there is a shortage globally.With the understanding that their country may not be one of the first in line to receive professionally manufactured ventilators, Colombian startup Techfit teamed up with the University of Antioquia in Medellín and dozens of other engineers to create a low-cost, low resource ventilator. According to the project’s leader Mauricio Toro, they’re aiming to build 1,000 mechanical ventilators in one month. The team, dubbed #InnspiraMED, has diaried their journey on a blog, complete with open-source plans they invite other affected nations to use. Thus far, innovators from around Colombia as well as Nicaragua have reached out for more information, and Embry-Riddle University in Florida has also inquired about building a model in the United States, according to the blog. The group is currently seeking funding to scale production of their ventilators.

Startups working to address social issues

The total extent to which the coronavirus pandemic will affect global society is still unknown. To date, it has bludgeoned healthcare systems worldwide; has forced millions of people out of their jobs; has sent stock markets plummeting; and social distancing and isolation could lead to stress and anxiety amongst the population, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned. Struck by the magnitude of the coronavirus outbreak, the startup community, sometimes best known for its pursuit of hyper-scalability and mega-profits, is beginning to focus its massive potential on solving societal issues derived from the pandemic. The Portuguese tech community has created a platform to build and fund projects ranging from apps to provide info to healthcare workers, to telemedicine tools, to patient tracking technology. And government-backed tech accelerator, Accelerate Estonia, recently held a hackathon with the country’s innovators to build moonshot projects that can help better prepare the small nation to emerge from the crisis. In Mexico, two of the cities most affected by COVID-19, Guadalajara and Monterrey, are being financially supported by the startup Shopnet, which is reimbursing 10% of the value of purchases from any supermarket, pharmacy or store during the quarantine. Between Sunday, March 15 and Saturday, March 21, a record 3.28 million Americans lost their jobs, according to the US Department of Labor. As the economic fallout of the pandemic intensifies, the startup community is stepping up support.

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KARTHIGEAN A/L SUBRAMANIAM - UHAS3012 (SECTION 14)

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Without any doubts, 2020 is a challenging year for entrepreneurs due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Not only is it impacting the lives of people around the world, it is also impacting the global economy, and locally, it will have an impact on entrepreneurs, start-up entrepreneurs to be precise. Entrepreneurs who are currently struggling for profitability, those with low cash reserves or unstable cash flows are particularly vulnerable during this pandemic. However, even entrepreneurs who appear to be in good financial shape may not be immune, depending on how the situation progresses, and how long it takes for demand and supply chains to return back to normal. Thus, from my articles and news reading in the internet, I provided some of my suggestion on how start-up entrepreneurs can deal with this issues.

1. Ensure own financing remains viable

In these circumstances, entrepreneurs couldn’t assume the financing options they previously had available to them will continue to be available. They should undertake scenario planning to better understand how much cash they will need and for how long. Entrepreneurs can use this opportunity to actively engage with their financing partners to ensure their available lines of credit remain available, and to explore new or additional options in case required.

2. Make use of the online platform to increase their sales market.

Unfortunate times such as now will be a major wake-up call to all the entrepreneurs, to reconsider their business concept and approach. They should ask themselves if their business model is flexible enough to survive the changes that will come from the COVID-19 pandemic? To survive the current situation and to be prepared for future, entrepreneurs must ensure alternative arrangements with their customers, suppliers, and any other relevant parties so that their business can continue to operate despite of any situations. In today’s digital era, nothing is better than internet when it comes to marketing, flexibility and sustainability. Especially non-essential goods sellers should digitize any of their products or services, and start offering them online.

3.      Revisit capital investment plans.

With cash flow forecasts in mind, entrepreneurs must focus and consider what is really important in short term only. Capital investments that can be postponed or reconsidered until the situation improves and required to position for the rebound and for creating competitive advantage should be revisited and dropped, since every industry worldwide is currently in survival mode. This might not be the best time being for entrepreneurs, beginners specifically to make any kind of investments.

4.      Consider alternate or non-traditional revenue streams.

Entrepreneurs may consider ways they could temporarily or maybe even permanently replace the continued revenue. For example, if their primary markets are international, how might they pivot to domestic markets, especially if their inventory is perishable? Not only this could reduce some of their top line pressures, it could also mean not having to reduce their cost lines as significantly, not to mention a potentially more diversified revenue mix in the longer term.

5.      Up-skill themselves and their staffs

Entrepreneurs can use the lock down period to train themselves or their existing staff on additional skills, which could make them more productive and efficient, rather than hiring more staff. There’s plenty of online courses that are very affordable, and these will allow them to focus on other areas of the business when their department is down- for instance, their sales team could perhaps also help out the marketing team.

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NORWAHIDAH BINTI BURHANUDDIN (UHAS 3012 - SEC 22)

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Wabak Covid-19 bukan sahaja memberi impak kepada sektor kesihatan namun ianya juga memberi kesan kepada sektor ekonomi seperti permintaan, pengeluaran dan pendapatan. Penularan wabak ini yang semakin membimbangkan, sangat memberi kesan kepada perniagaan, apatah lagi bagi usahawan yang baru sahaja menjinakkan diri dalam bidang ini. Tambahan pula, dengan adanya perlaksanaan Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan yang pastinya perlu dipatuhi untuk mengelakkan penularan wabak ini, membataskan lagi pergerakan mereka untuk menjalankan perniagaan terutamaya bagi mereka yang tidak menggunakan perkhidmatan atas talian. Secara langsung, mereka sudah pastinya berdepan dengan risiko kewangan yang akan menyebabkan mereka kehilangan sumber pendapatan, perniagaan terpaksa ditutup dan kehilangan pekerja.

Sebagai seorang usahawan mereka perlulah bijak dalam memikirkan cara yang perlu diambil untuk berdepan dengan wabak Covid-19 ini supaya perniagaan mereka dapat diteruskan. Bagi perniagaan yang tidak menjalankan perkhidmatan atas talian, mereka boleh mengambil peluang ini untuk menjalankan perniagaan menggunakan platform digital atau e-dagang. Hal ini ternyata dapat dilihat perkhidmatan e-dagang mendapat kesan positif disebalik wabak yang berlaku ini serta perintah kawalan pergerakan yang dilaksanakan. Antara perkhidmatan tersebut ialah Lazada, Shopee, Foodpanda, GrabFood dan sebagainya. Pemberian internet percuma daripada pihak kerajaan juga sedikit sebanyak membantu dalam meneruskan perniagaan yang dijalankan dengan menggunakan platform digital.

Selain itu, mereka perlu peka dengan setiap bantuan atau insentif yang diberikan oleh pihak kerajaan dan pihak yang berkenaan. Antaranya ialah kerajaan telah memperuntukkan sebanyak RM4.5 bilion bagi membantu perusahaan kecil dan sederhana (PKS) serta usahawan mikro, manakala Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) juga telah mengambil langkah dalam memperkenalkan moratorium automatik bagi semua pembayaran semula pinjaman yang mana usaha-usaha yang dijalankan ini secara langsung dapat membantu peniaga atau usahawan berdepan dengan kesan ekonomi akibat daripada penularan wabak covid-19.

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Sarah Syafiqah Binti Nordin (UBSS1032-Section 08)

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The COVID-19 pandemic is spreading rapidly, with new updates flying in every minute. As the situation evolves, it impacted 40% of the startup business. It is also having a significant impact on the global and local economy. Here are some idea and suggestion as a Startup Entrepreneur to deal with this issue. In my opinion, as a startup entrepreneur, we must make a wise decision by starting an online business using social media such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and many more. This can help traders not give up on starting or continuing their online business via to media social. there are can also promote their products through social media because nowadays people are increasingly focused on mobile and television use as they have been ordered out of their so-called Movement Control Order (MCO). Next, stream or video chat your services. Go digital together with your services to still provide access to your customers who are sitting reception, wishing they might support your business. Tutors, personal trainers and even therapists are making themselves available virtually. Use a free tool like Google Hangouts, Skype or Zoom to supply your services remote. It at least helps with cash flow in the meantime. Last but not least, offer online deals. If the business already has e-commerce component, remind the customers that they can still shop for their favorite items on your social media. It might help to offer a coupon or discount to encourage online shopping while the customers are staying at home.

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Nur Anis binti Ahmad Ba'i  -UBSS1032 (SECTION 08)

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The COVID-19 widespread has rapidly advanced into a worldwide stick trap. 2020 could be a challenging year for commerce due to the corona virus infection (COVID-19) outbreak. Not as it were, it is also affecting the lives of individuals around the world, it is additionally affecting the worldwide economy, and locally, it will have an effect on little commerce proprietors.

Startups are companies or ventures that are focused around a single product or service that the founders want to bring to market. These companies typically don not have a fully developed business model and, more importantly, lack adequate capital to move on to the next phase of business. Most of these companies are initially funded by their founders. Surviving as a startup may be a roller coaster beneath ordinary circumstances and it has been proven that 40% of startup businesses have been affected by this corona virus infection.

In this situation we need to overcome the crisis with brilliant strategies in order to save and lead our business to survive. First thing we need to enhance our marketing of strategy and we need to plan the strategy that could experience the recently scenarios. For an example, usually we run our business in directly contact so in this situation we can change the strategy of marketing by running the business throughout digital medium such as by making ads throughout media, like Instagram, Facebook, Telegram and Whatapps, taking the orders by online and prepare a Cash On Delivery (COD) services or any postage delivery services. So by this initiative, our customers can still in contact with us and that make our business will be run as usual even though in this recently crisis. So, this idea can help to sustain our business in a good shape during this situation.

Other than that, as a startup entrepreneur, we need to identify and focus on what we can control. Here, we can control and focus on our budget. We need to spend each of penny carefully. Pandemic or no pandemic, this goes without saying for any startup. Every ringgit counts, so spend carefully. As tough as it can be to decide where to cut back, especially regarding areas that were once critical for our business. The primary step is to get ready a cash stream figure, and overhaul that figure all through the crisis, conceivably week after week. This will donate you admonishing of any cash flow issues so you will act early to address them. In a nutshell, planning and go through our business budget are very important to ensure the business from running out of money during this Restriction Movement Order (RM 0) situation.

Next, we must wisely in taking the opportunity especially in Covid-19 situation which is take advantage of government and lender concessions. It is because governments and banks around the world are advertising all way of concessions to businesses to assist them climate the storm. This incorporates charge breaks, deferral of reimbursements, intrigued free advances, moment resource write-offs, and cash presents. Inform yourself of the accessible concessions in your country, state or region and capitalize presently some time recently the unavoidable handling bottleneck takes impact.  In conclusion, there are many ideas and suggestions that startup entrepreneurs can follow to deal with this issue and this is also one of the things I would recommend for startup entrepreneurs to make sure their business runs as usual even though under the Covid-19 situation.

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A large number of businesses are staring at unprecedented losses due to the situation prevailing around the globe and in Malaysia. Idea and suggestion as a startup entrepreneur to deal with the issue are as follows by Mckinsey :

Think about the next horizons of COVID-19. In the urgency of the moment, it’s easy to lose sight of the actions that might be needed tomorrow and the day after that. The article “Beyond coronavirus; The path to next normal,” explains the five horizons that every executive should use to ensure an organization’s rapid response, adaptation to change, and reemergence in a position of strength. Five stages, leading from the crisis of today to the next normal that will emerge after the battle against coronavirus are Resolve, Resilience, Return, Reimagination, and Reform.

·       Resolve

the need to determine the scale, pace, and depth of action required at the state and business levels

·       Resilience

Address near -term cash management challenges and broader resiliency issues during this phase.

·       Return

Create a detailed plan to return business to scale quickly as this phase evolves and knock-on effects become clearer.

·       Reimagination

Reimagine the next normal : what a discontinuous shift look like and implication for reinvent

·       Reform

Be clear about how regulatory and competitive environments in industry may shift.

Evolve the nerve center to plan for the next phase. Every assumption underpinning a business is open to question. To take one example, we might be in the midst of the largest drawdown in demand since the Second World War. The pendulum might not swing back fully once the outbreak has relented. Having experienced a new way of living, consumers are recalibrating their spending, increasing the likelihood that spending may permanently shift between categories and that online services could get adopted far faster. Decoding this new normal and ensuring that the company has a strategy to navigate it is an important part of the work of a nerve center.

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Amirul Hakim Bin Mohamad Azili (UHAS3012-SEC14)

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Amirul Hakim Bin Mohamad Azili (UHAS3012-SEC14)

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The recent pandemic of covid 19 is affecting every single being in this world. We as a startup entrepreneur are left with but only two choices in regards to our business. Either we accept our losses and close down on all operations, or we adept to this situation that we’re in. If we decide on the latter, then there’s a couple of things that we should do. Among of them are as follows :

Keep calm and stay composed

In this difficult time, we are right to be worried of where our business will end up in the future, but this feeling of ours need to be control. Nervousness, bad stress, and anxiety never solved any problems in the history of mankind, so it's proves its inefficacy. What do solve problems and helps us with any daily matter is focus, serenity and willpower above all.

Venture into online platform

One of the services that is running as normal during this MCO period is the postal service. As a startup entrepreneur, we should take advantage of this. Instead of agonizing the setbacks that we are suffering due to this pandemic, we should venture into online business. In today’s digital era, more and more businesses are now operating online. These days, you can make a success of your business even if you operate solely online. You don’t have to worry about renting or buying premises from which to run your operation. You don’t have to worry about travelling to and from the office or being stuck in traffic. You can pretty much set up wherever you want to. A huge range of businesses can be operated purely online. This includes everything from creative services such as design and writing through to retail.

Set realistic target

How many people believe the key to a successful business starts with having a positive attitude? Even though a positive attitude can be a very good quality or personality trait, there's a great deal more to dealing with this pandemic than having a looking on the bright side of life. Life is a lot more than just rainbows and lollipops, which means that we need to deal with the good things as well as the bad things life throws our way. This means not avoiding things such as negative thoughts and feelings simply because they make us feel uncomfortable or because they're difficult to deal with. Having just a positive attitude towards things can actually cause more problems than it solves. We as entrepreneur need to accept that we might have to suffer some losses before we can start gaining profit again.

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COVID-19 has definitely brought some uncertainty to the whole community. Across our nation, we are seeing the wave of disappointment among the entrepreneurs who won't be able to carry out their norm business. As a startup entrepreneur, it is much tougher to navigate our new landscape of business during this pandemic. Firstly, we shouldn't stick to one business idea or approach. In this case, self-quarantine causes customers stuck at home to try new products, especially those with positive mind and body attributes. We are also supposedly to question if our current business idea is suited for the community during the global crisis. We must be able to look into real world and pivot our business idea and may need to alter the way we communicate value propositions to our customers and look for opportunities to capitalize on changing consumer preferences.
So we should utilise this MCO period and maximize the marketing for our business in social medias.

1) Go Live Stream
Since everyone is working from home during this MCO, it is easier to reach the people. It can be a tangible way to get connected to the people and extend our business idea beyond the room. Live stream helps us to provide a more dynamic and engaging way to provide our audience with a first-look demonstration of our product. It serves as a platform to highlight all the bells and whistles of what our company does and demonstrate how we're different from our competitors. Having a q&a session or launching any new products in live will give access to reach people globally in a cost effective way.
2) Shareable Content
Content is very essential to grab people's attention and educates them on what we can provide, ensuring that they’re making smart purchasing decisions. Search engines are a go-to resource just about any time someone has a question or concern. If we're creating awesome pieces of content that our target audience is excited to engage with, we'll find it’s not hard to reach the top of the search engine results lists. As a powerful tool for establishing genuine relationships with our customer base, social media gives us a direct pathway to have conversations, get feedback, and push new leads to your website by the shareable content. However, this is all fueled by strong content creation. It should be simple, precise and catchy.
3) Create "Tag a Friend Contest"
Since everyone is into social media during this MCO, we can create contest in the designated social platform to attract people. By this, they tend to share and tag their friends which will increase the outreach of the business and gain more visitors to our website, where we can collect their information and bring them into our sales funnel. Pick a winner and gift them merchandise, free products or discount upon their successful entry.
4) Create videos
Having videos gives us a competitive edge over the businesses that don’t use videos to their advantage. Not only will our business itself stand out, so will our business website. Videos are an easy way to lend more credibility to our business and cause consumers to take notice of our business. It can be illustrated in a certain story line to convey the business idea. The better our video explains our products or services, the more likely our website visitors are to do business with audience. A short, concise video explaining how our products or services work can be very effective in driving up our sales numbers and internet traffic to our website.
5) Make a Post-MCO deal
Well we are definitely unaware of ending of MCO period. So instead we can have sales or discount for purchases after MCO if they buy our product/service during the lockdown period. It can elevate the business during and after MCO.

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PRESAD A/L THANABALAN - UHAS3012 (SECTION 14)

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COVID-19 has brought the world’s economy to a downfall. The impact on the economy and recovery will last for months or maybe even years. Cities locking down and declared national emergency in many countries throughout the world have had a direct impact on industries especially airlines and all types of travel, sporting events, theatre and movies, the hospitality industry restaurants, schools and universities. People were asked to stay at home and limit their movements. Therefore, an average of 30% of start-up entrepreneurs are facing moderate to high risks of losing their revenue. Despite having a smaller cash reserves, they might expect a sudden downturn in a smaller margin of error. Therefore, entrepreneurs should take a definitive decision on this downturn.

At first, entrepreneurs can strategically shift their sales to online. Readily available digital platforms such as Lazada, Amazon, Shoppee and etc comes handy in their business when reaching out their customers. Entrepreneurs should also focus on their official website(s), Facebook or Instagram page (if exist) to enhance their marketing despite their hard times. Nevertheless, entrepreneurs should promote their products to customers and carry out their business affairs with service suppliers over online to reduce the necessity to meet in person.

Entrepreneurs should focus on survival mode. At the moment, raising money and increasing revenue is less likely to happen and therefore, entrepreneurs should place a plan on conserving cash. They must come up with a plan on running their business for at least the next 12 months with the most possible scenario and the best possible scenario. Re-planning on their budgets, cash flow and annual revenue is vital to their leadership team to make many extremely difficult and painful decisions relating to some of their teammates. Entrepreneurs can also seek helps from the governments such as tax deferment for 6 or 12 months and etc.

Despite the facts many cities have been lockdown and employees couldn’t go out to work, entrepreneurs can focus on their wellbeing and ensure their welfare is taken care. Entrepreneurs can give the flexibility to their employees, such as work from home or take extra day leave without jeopardizing the progress of their work. Losing employees can be devastating on longer terms. “A great employee is like a four leaf clover, hard to find & lucky to have”. Employers can also focus on enhancing their employees’ skills such as learning software that are important to their work. There are tons of online courses which could help them much. Employers can also interact with their employees through readily available telecommunications to ensure the productivity of their work.

Finally, not forgetting about customers/clients. As we are in the midst of pandemic, we should prioritise who our customers/clients are. Entrepreneurs should be proactive and always engage with their customers to retain them. Entrepreneurs can also be transparent with their customers the issue they are facing and come up with a plan on how to constantly provide their service to their customers. If entrepreneurs couldn’t meet the demand from their customers, they should openly speak about it. Having a good repo with your customers is as much important as focusing on your company’s annual revenue.

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MUHAMMAD LUQMAN BIN NORRANI - UHAS 3012 (SECTION 14)

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Sepanjang Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan dikuatkuasakan sejak 18 Mac lalu, pelbagai sektor perniagaan terjejas terutamanya usahawan kecil yang baru untuk menceburi dunia perniagaan yang turut mengalami detik sukar ketika ini. Perniagaan kecil akan menerima kesan paling buruk apabila orang mula beralih kepada cara membeli-belah alternatif.

Sekatan selama hampir sebulan ini memberi impak dan tekanan kepada usahawan dimana usahawan tidak mampu melakukan perkerjaan diluar untuk berhubung dengan pembekal dan pembeli. Walaupun sesetengah perniagaan masih dibuka namun untuk mempunyai pekerja beroperasi dari jauh memang tidak dapat dilakukan.

Meskipun menghadapi waktu sukar pada masa ini, krisis yang dihadapi usahawan startup ketika ini, perlu bijak dan mengambil langkah proaktif untuk meningkatkan pengeluran produk.

Sebagai usahawan, pelbagai inisiatif perlu dijalankan sejak Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan dikuatkuasakan. Antaranya ialah:

1. The beauty of working from home

Ketika di rumah , usahawan  tidak terikat kepada masa 9.00 pagi hingga 5.00 petang, Isnin hingga Jumaat. Di rumah, usahawan boleh  bekerja 24 jam sehari dan tujuh hari seminggu. Jika ada kakitangan wanita atau lelaki yang ada urusan, usahawan perlu faham terhadap pekerjanya tetapi apa yang pekerja perlu fokuskan adalah 'demand and return' hingga malam pekerja  boleh bekerja, berdiskusi, menggerakkan sesetengah polisi dan sebagainya. Tambahan pula, usahawan boleh ada ruang dan masa untuk menyusun strategi perniagaan pada masa hadapan dan memperbaiki kualiti perniagann dan service yang dijalankan sebelum ini.

2. Kemas kini penyata kewangan

Untuk mengekalkan perniagaan dalam persekitaran yang sukar, usahawan memerlukan akses kepada maklumat terkini mengenai keadaan kewangannya sendiri. Mengetahui kewangan perniagaan dapat membantu dalam memutuskan apa yang boleh dan harus lakukan sekarang untuk memperbaiki kedudukan perniagaan melalui krisis ini. Banyak maklumat mengenai prestasi kewangan perniagaan boleh diperolehi dengan menganalisis penyata kewangan usahawan melalui nisbah kewangan.

3.Senaraikan kesan yang mungkin ke atas perniagaan

Anggarkan kesan kewangan krisis Covid-19 terhadap perniagaan dan mulakan strategi mitigasi.Bincang dengan kakitangan, pembekal utama dan pelanggan utama kesan Covid-19 mengenai perniagaan usahawan tersebut. Perniagaan mungkin akan memberi kesan kepada bidang jualan, kakitangan, rantaian bekalan dan kewangan. Sekiranya perniagaan usahawan tersebut terjejas, mulakan dengan menyenaraikan apa kesan tersebut.Dalam menyenaraikan kesan-kesan yang mungkin, cubaan untuk mengkuantifikasikan apa kesan yang akan berlaku terhadap perniagaan dan mengenal pasti kemungkinan strategi untuk mengurangkannya.

4. Meningkatkan jualan dalam media sosial dan platform perniagaan

Untuk terus berdaya maju dengan kurang pelanggan, perniagaan kecil perlu mula menjual produk dalam media sosial seperti Facebook, Istagram, Lazada dan Shopee untuk meningkatkan perjualan. Ini adalah penting untuk menyiasat platform dalam media sosial yang berbeza untuk melihat yang sesuai untuk keperluan produk.Semak cara terbaik untuk menyampaikan produk tersebut kepada pelanggan.Pembekal perkhidmatan perlu menyiasat penyelesaian digital untuk penyampaian perkhidmatan untuk mengurangkan keperluan untuk interaksi fizikal.

Melalui langkah ini, Usahawan akan lebih kreatif dan proaktif untuk menguruskan perniagaan mereka. Kesan wabak ini juga, usahawan lebih bersiap siaga untuk menhadapi cabaran akan datang bagi menembusi pasaran mereka.

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AINNUR SYAKIRA BINTI PIRMAN - UBSS1032 (SEC 08)

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The spread of the Covid-19 outbreak had a huge impact on the global economic sector from many categories. In addition, MCO (movement control order) had been implemented as part of the government’s effort to control the outbreak. Unfortunately, for the startups enterprises this will be a particularly difficult time during this outbreak as they are not able to carry on their business as usual. If they are not able to bear the risk during the outbreak they will incur huge losses. However, every problem must have their own solution.

First, as entrepeneurs should always have early action and backup plan in dealing with unexpected event as the Covid-19 outbreak and MCO. This situation also can be used as a time for entrepeneurs to be more creative in their marketing strategies. As most of entrepeneurs are use the online platform to commercialize their business, this is the time to use all of the benefits by using the online platform such as promote the products, communicate with clients, customers and suppliers, create website to conduct the entire business online. The example of online platform is social media such as facebook, instagram, telegram and others. Always interact with customers through the socmed for example using instagram live to ask customers how they were doing at home, updating all the products that available during this outbreak, making sales or promotion as customers loves that most but according to the budget and this can attract the customers. Even if entrepeneurs are not able to make a huge profit, at least the business is always on the move to avoid huge losses.

Other than that, communication is key to collaborative solutions that are win-win for leader and the team. Never make decisions by ownself but always discuss the strategies with business partner or team because everyone have their own opinion and it will help to buildup the business during outbreak. The alternative that may help is to sell basic necessities during MCO such as food, face mask and hand sanitize. This is because the high demand from the public as many stores are out of stock and the goods can be purchased online. Therefore, the customers does not have to leave the house to buy the goods.

#stayathome #staysafe

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MOHAMMAD RAZIN BIN MOHAMMAD RIDZAN - UHAS 3012 (SEC 14)

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MOHAMMAD RAZIN BIN MOHAMMAD RIDZAN - UHAS 3012 (SEC 14)

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The Covid-19 pandemic has upended the global economy. As countries scurry to fight the unprecedented outbreak with complete lockdowns, businesses have been stalled, global trade has been thwarted and supply chains have been disrupted. These times could be anxious for startup founders, particularly for those still in early stages. From once worrying about innovation and scaling up, they now stare at an existential crisis about business continuity while counting their remaining pennies.

My suggestions:
1) Be Patient, Funds Will Be Hard To Come By

It will be very difficult to raise funds in the next three months and possibly longer, the document says. Even positive fundraising outcomes will take longer than usual in these circumstances. The goal for a startup right now should be to have 12-18 months before they run out of cash. Besides, valuations will be reset due to the increased macroeconomic risk. “Many investors will move away from thinking about ‘growth at all costs’ to ‘reasonable growth with a path to profitability’. Adjust your business plan and messaging accordingly.”

2) Join community groups to promote collaboration

Maintaining a sense of community and collaboration is going to be vital for the success of the startup ecosystem over the coming months. Sharing ideas, problems and solutions, having discussions, debates and brainstorming will promote a stronger more unified front in braving the coming economic headwinds. Seek out your local or regional virtual hubs that already exist and follow or become a member to engage with other like-minded founders and entrepreneurs.

3) Check in on your community

Individuals working remotely for a long period of time can find themselves feeling down, particularly if they are also living by themselves. Be sure to check in on your team mates, and other sole traders who you think might be doing it tough. Have open conversations, virtual coffees and be there for one another. Every founder should be applying good mental health practises while in isolation and lockdown. Supporting startups right now will be the difference in whether small businesses can make it through the impending economic downturn. In situations, where perhaps you can afford to support local businesses or smaller startups, invest your money in their products and services over the industry behemoths, leverage each other’s resources and be an ally to the community. After all, community solidarity will get us this through this tumultuous time together.

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NUR ALISHA NAZRI - UHAS 3012 (SECTION 22 )

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Penularan covid-19 iaitu penyakit berjangkit yang disebabkan oleh virus baru. Penyakit ini menyebabkan penyakit pernafasan (seperti selesema) dengan gejala seperti batuk, demam, dan dalam kes yang lebih teruk, kesukaran bernafas. Kita boleh melindungi diri dengan mencuci tangan dengan kerap, mengelakkan menyentuh wajah, dan mengelakkan hubungan rapat (1 meter atau 3 kaki) dengan orang yang tidak sihat. Oleh kerana virus ini mudah berjangkit kepada orang yang berada disekeling, kerajaan memutuskan untuk memutuskan rantaian ini dengan cara melakukan perintah kawalan pergerakan (lockdown) di seluruh negara. Perkara ini telah menyebabkan kebanyakkan peniaga-peniaga kecil terjejas. Kebanyakkan mereka kehilangan lebih dari separuh pendapatan harian. Bagi  peniaga permulaan, kemungkinan akan mengalami kejatuhan sekiranya perintah kawalan pergerakan ini berlarutan sehingga bulan ramadan dan hari raya aidilfitri yang bakal menjelang tidak lama lagi. Kebanyakkan mereka telah membuat persediaan awal untuk menghadapi bulan ramadan dan telah mengeluarkan modal yang besar untuk bulan ramadan. Tetapi disebabkan perkara yang tidak dapat dijangka ini, mereka mungkin bakal mengalami kerugian yang besar yang sepatutnya boleh membawa kepada pulangan modal berkali ganda. Pada pendapat saya bagi mengatasi masalah ini, peniaga peniaga harus mula melakukan perniagaan atas talian dengan menggunakan semua medium yang ada sebagai contoh Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp dan Twitter. Peniaga haruslah banyak menarik pelanggan untuk singgah melihat barangan peniaga kerana di media sosial mempunyai banyak persaingan peniaga yang menjual barangan yang sama. Selain itu, perniaga harus mempunyai marketing dan iklan yang baik untuk menarik perhatian pelanggan. Disamping itu juga, kerajaan juga boleh menyediakan satu platform untuk peniaga peniaga diatas talian supaya senang urus niaga dilakukan dan tiada yang mengambil kesempatan. Akhir sekali, penyediaan pinjaman bank yang boleh diberikan untuk peniaga peniaga kecil.

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MUHAMMAD SYAFIQ BIN MAT TAHIR - UBSS1032 (SEC08)

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Seperti yang telah diketahui umum, penularan satu wabak penyakit yang dikenali sebagai coronavirus atau Covid-19 terhadap negara kita baru-baru ini memberi impak yang sangat besar terhadap industri-industri dan juga sektor yang berkaitan. disebabkan pandemik covid-19 yang berlaku kerajaan mengambil langkah keselamatan dengan melaksanakan Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan (PKP) yang memakan masa hampir sebulan. ternyata dengan langkah ini memberi kesan terhadap seluruh rakyat terutama sekali kepada perniagaan startup atau pun kepada peniaga-peniaga diluar sana.

sekiranya perintah PKP masih berlarutan sehingga ke bulan ramadhan dan juga hari raya ekonomi negara turut terjejas bukan sahaja kepada perniagaan startup.

antara langkah-langkah yang boleh dijadikan panduan adalah yang pertama:
1) mulakan perniagaan dirumah

Usahawan  tidak terikat kepada masa yang tetap dan fleksible. Di rumah, usahawan boleh  bekerja selama 24 jam tanpa henti mengikut kerajinan. Jika ada kakitangan wanita atau lelaki yang ada urusan, usahawan perlu faham terhadap pekerjanya tetapi apa yang pekerja perlu fokuskan adalah 'demand and return' hingga malam pekerja  boleh bekerja, berdiskusi, menggerakkan sesetengah polisi dan sebagainya. Dengan ini juga, usahawan boleh ada ruang dan masa untuk menyusun strategi perniagaan pada masa hadapan dan memperbaiki kualiti perniagann dan service yang dijalankan sebelum ini.

2)bertenang dan banyakkan berdoa agar covid-19 segera pulih

Dalam masa yang sukar ini, kita bimbang tentang perniagaan yang akan berakhir pada masa akan datang, tetapi perasaan kita perlu dikawal. Ketakutan, tekanan buruk, dan kecemasan tidak akan menyelesaikan sebarang masalah . Apa yang menyelesaikan masalah dan membantu kita dengan apa jua perkara harian adalah dengan memberi tumpuan, ketenteraman dan kemahuan di atas kita semua.

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NUR ZARIFAH HUDA BINTI HASHIM-UBSS1032(SECT08)

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NUR ZARIFAH HUDA BINTI HASHIM-UBSS1032(SECT08)

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penularan wabak covid-19 yang telah melanda seluruh dunia kini menjadi isu yang besar buat negara kita sehingga perintah kawalan pergerakan harus dilaksanakan bagi mencegah penularan wabak  ini semakin berleluasa.tempoh kawalan pergerakan ini sudah tentu memberi kesan yang amat besar kepada para peniaga,khususnya mereka yang baru mahu memulakan perniagaan. setiap perkara mempunyai hikmah,mereka hendak lah berfikir secara kritis dan kreatif supaya isu ini tidak menjadi halangan bagi mereka untuk  meneruskan perniagaan. cadangan saya ialah bisnes secara atas talian dimana para peniaga boleh menjalankan nya hanya dirumah.seterusnya,mewartakan kepada pihak kerajaan agar membenarkan para peniaga beroperasi mengikut masa-masa tertentu serta mengikut kawasan berdasarkan statitik penularan wabak covid-19.
selain itu, para peniaga yang baru memulakan perniagaannnya haruslah memikirkan produk atau servis yang boleh mendatangkan keuntungan seperti membuat servis penghantaran kepada pelanggan dengan mematuhi syarat-syarat yang diputuskan oleh pihak kerajaan.akhir sekali, sentiasa berdoa dan berfikiran positif semoga allah membukakan jalan penyelesaian dan menyembuhkan penyakit ini dengan segera.

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In our country, the communities, organisations and governments have tried hard to wage a fight against the COVID-19, which they hope to turn the tide and help the public who are in need. Movement Control Order (MCO) has been introduced in Malaysia to curb with the worsening of the current pandemic. However, due to the long term of the lock down, a lot of small business has been affected and it puts even more difficulties for young entrepreneurs to start their own business. In my opinion, these are the suggestions that might help young entrepreneurs in order to survive in this crisis:

1. Be adaptive
Many stores have been forced to closed down due to the lack of sales of their products during this pandemic as people fear to go with the usual norm, face-to-face purchase. Therefore, online platform is one of the good options as it has opened up many opportunities for buyers to continue their pleasure of purchasing the items they want. Additional discounts can also be implemented as a way to attract customers other than free delivery services. In spite of the fact that offering discounts might put the entrepreneurs in a state of have less profitable income but it is better than having zero income, as the saying goes, better to lose an anchor than a whole ship. Therefore, entrepreneurs should fully utilize the online platform or try to set up one if they don't have any in order to survive in this crisis.

2. Seek for all possible financial help, make a financial plan
In Malaysia, we are blessed to have our governments' fully support and help. In the meantime of fighting this COVID-19, the governments have provided many financial help for many families as they understand that this pandemic might cause severe financial problems to certain families with low income. A financial plan is also vital. Every small business has almost the same key expenses: the salaries, office rents, utility bills and other. Try to outline all the costs and look at ways that can cut costs. If your main business cost is about salary, discuss with your employees about the temporary salary cut or delay of salary payment. They might be able to understand about the condition and this may help you to survive for some time as you won't be having cash flow issues in the meantime.

3. Focus on customer demands
In this crisis, customers might be focused more on healthcare and hygienic products such as face masks, sanitizers and wet tissues. Trying to giveaway some of those products for free along with their minimum purchases might be a good act of being customer friendly. This as well shows that you care about your customers health and would like to have a long term customer-supplier relationship with them.

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Amid an all-out war with the disastrous pandemic with human lives at stake, a gigantic waves, or perhaps – tsunami of economy recession is slowly encroaching. With virtually every business going on ‘survival-mode’, every move they make must be the calculated best. In contrary to MNCs, startup business will be on the shorter end of the stick, and thereby taking the hardest blow. Below are my two-cents on how startups can survive through this crisis:

1. Utilize Online Platforms

Go online. With the MCO and a global lockdown in place, people are spending more time in the comfort of their home than ever. The dramatic surge in online traffic presents lucrative opportunites for businesses worldwide – investing to go online will not go wrong in the current chaotic landscape. As the saying goes, ‘Never waste a good crisis.’

2. Optimization

As a Petroleum Engineering student, we are not unfamillliar with major recessions at all. In fact, the cyclic downturns is almost what defines the dynamic Oil and Gas industry. Businesses thrived and survived through the crashes via optimization. Prior to COVID-19, oil and gas companies make more money when oil was 60USD per barrel than when oil was 100USD per barrel. Cutting unnecessary expenses and downsizing the team is never the route every owners wish to take, yet it is crucial to ensure the business survives.

3. Preparedness

Entrepreneurs or startup business never collapse because they ran out of idea. At least, business ideas are never what a startup company lacks. Financial constraint is what makes business difficult, especially for startups. This is especially true during a crisis at this scale. Nobody is well prepared for this. So, start to weave your safety nets. Do not put all your money into investments or expansions. Cash is king.

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FATIN HANANI BINTI JALIL UHAS 3012 SECTION 22

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Berikutan kemunculan wabak covid-19 yang menjadi musuh dalam senyap bagi setiap negara pada masa kini, ianya memberi impak yang sangat besar kepada ekonomi negara khususnya Malaysia. Pelbagai langkah yang diambil bagi menangani wabak ini namun ternyata ianya bukanlah semudah yang dibayangkan. Kerajaan Malaysia telah menjalankan Perintan Kawalan Pergerakan (PKP) bagi mengawal pergerakan sosial masyarakat bagi membendung penularan wabak ini. Pembendungan wabak ini bukanlah suatu perkara yang mustahil tetapi memerlukan masa yang lama dan kerjasama daripada kesemua pihak.

Namun, pelaksanaan PKP ini jelas memberi impak yang mendalam terhadap ekonomi negara. Pelabagai sektor perlu meminimumkan pergerakan urusan mereka dan tidak kurang juga ada yang terpaksa menghentikannya atas faktor penularan wabak yang mungkin berlaku. Tambahan pula, tiada sebarang urusan jual beli yang boleh dilakukan kecuali perniagaan atas talian (online) dan pasaraya-pasaraya tertentu sahaja. Rata-rata peniaga meluahkan rasa kesal atas arahan PKP yang boleh menutup periuk nasi mereka tetapi mereka akur kerana turut rasa bertanggungjawab untuk membantu dalam usaha memutuskan rangkaian wabak ini.

Antara cadangan bagi menangani isu peniaga terjejas ini adalah dengan merancang semula pelan pemasaran perniagaan. Sebagai contoh, penggunaan platform perniagaan atas talian (online) yang sudah popular di Malaysia ini sendiri. Sebagai contoh bagi peniaga kedai makan boleh mengambil pesanan secara atas talian dan menghantar ke lokasi pelanggan. Dengan cara ini, pergerakan sosial dapat dikawal.

Selain itu, peniaga juga perlu membuat perancangan kewangan mereka semula bagi mengelakkan berlaku kerugian yang besar. Aliran tunai perlu diperkemas agar ianya sentiasa positif bagi memastikan perniagaan masih boleh dibangunkan setelah wabak ini berakhir.

Akhir sekali, walaupun pengusaha atau peniaga mengalami kerugian oleh kerana wabak yang sedang menular ini, adalah lebih baik bagi mereka untuk bersifat optimis dalam merancang semula perniagaan mereka tanpa mengingkari PKP yang telah ditetapkan kerajaan. Sifat pentingkan diri bagi memastikan perniagaan berjalan seperti biasa perlu dijauhi agar penularan wabak dapat dihentikan. Sokongan dari pihak kerajaan terhadap pengusaha dan peniaga amatlah dititikberatkan bagi memberi sokongan kepada mereka sepanjang tempoh PKP ini dilaksanakan. Semoga wabak ini dapat ditangani dengan baik dan ekonomi Malaysia dapat dipulihkan seperti sediakala.

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NOR SHAFIQA BINTI MOHAMAD SUHAIMI UHAS 3012 SECTION 22

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Akibat daripada penularan wabak covid-19 yang telah merebak keserata dunia ini memberi impak yang besar terhadap kegiatan perniagaan termasuk Malaysia. Oleh itu, pelbagai langkah atau strategik harus ditetapkan agar perniagaan dapat bertahan terutamanya dalam keadaan semasa ini.

Antaranya adalah, sesebuah perniagaan itu perlulah memastikan agar strategik kewangan yang dilaksanakan dapat digunakan sebaiknya terhadap keperluan utama perniagaan. Segala kos yang tidak terlibat secara langsung terhadap aktiviti pernigaan utama syarikat perlulah dikurangkan.

Selain itu, pihak pengurusan juga perlu mengenalpasti pelbagai kaedah lain yang boleh digunakan bagi memasarkan produk mereka sebagai contoh, perniagaan atas talian. Aktiviti pemasaran yang menarik juga dapat menarik minat pelanggan terhadap produk yang dihasilkan. Sebagai contoh pemasaran produk dapat dikaiatan dengan keadaan isu semasa yang berlaku pada ketika ini.

Seterusnya, dalam tempoh Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan (PKP) ini segala aktiviti luar adalah sangat terhad, jadi pihak pengurusan dapat menggunakan masa ini dengan merancang idea baru untuk meningkat perniagaan pada masa hadapan dan apabila situasi kecemasan seperti ini berlaku, syarikat dapat bertahan tanpa rugi yang besar.

Akhir sekali, sebagai seorang usahawan yang mahir dalam bidang perniagaan, mereka haruslah berani untuk menangani segala masalah yang timbul tanpa dijangka. Jangan melakukan sesuatu keputusan yang hanya memberi faedah terhadap orang atasan sahaja malah setiap keputusan yang dibuat mestilah mempertimbangkan semua pekerja yang terlibat dalam aktiviti perniagaan.