Open For Business

Featuring personal business stories of entrepreneurs, from early stage start-ups, all the way to billionaire octogenarians in Malaysia and abroad, Open for Business is a valuable resource of shared experiences for the SME industry. The occasional business coach makes an appearance for a different perspective on business concerns.

Open For Business is a business podcast hosted by BFM Media, with 1,000 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

BFM Media hosts Open For Business, a business show with 1,000 episodes published.

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  Why This Glove Trader Is Now Making Green Cleaning Products

  Nov 20, 202444 minS0

  <p>From trading rubber gloves to manufacturing eco-friendly cleaning products, Yeo Eng Foo, Founder of ReadyCare Signature, shares how his Malaysian brand has grown to offer USDA-certified, halal, and vegan bio-based cleaning solutions across multiple ASEAN markets. In this episode of Open for Business, we explore ReadyCare’s origins, its innovative R&D process, and plans for expansion—all while staying committed to sustainability.</p><p></p><p>Here are some key highlights from the conversation:</p><p>- Yeo Eng Foo started his career trading rubber gloves and personal care products, supplying to major clients like Walmart. This experience high...

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  How Wilstech Turned a RM100K Loan into a RM75M Acquisition

  Nov 19, 202443 minS0

  <p>From a one-off project supplying workstations to a RM75 million acquisition, Wilstech’s journey is one of growth, adaptation, and strategic decisions. In this episode of Open For Business, Wilson Low, Founder and CEO of Wilstech, shares how the Malaysian B2B IT solutions provider scaled from a RM100,000 family loan to achieving RM23 million in revenue in 2023. We dive into its acquisition by Systech Bhd, lessons from the journey, and the road ahead.</p><p></p><p>Here are some key highlights from the conversation:</p><p>- Wilstech’s Origins: Wilson Low launched Wilstech in 2018 with a RM10...

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  Youth-led Entrepreneurship

  Nov 18, 202432 minS0

  <p>Today, we feature Ascendance, a Malaysian youth-driven organisation that’s reshaping the way young people approach education and entrepreneurship. Founded by students for students, Ascendance empowers individuals to discover their passions, develop real-world skills, and achieve personal and professional growth through innovative programmes, mentorship, and hands-on experiences. In this conversation with Harsha Ravindran, CEO, and Sanadtkumar Ganesan, COO, and Co-Founders of Ascendance, we look into their journey, the challenges they’ve overcome, and how they continue to inspire and transform the lives of youth across the nation and beyond.</p>

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  Amplio Ingredients: Formulating Success With Local Herbs?

  Nov 17, 202428 minS0

  <p>From Malaysia to world - how Amplio Ingredients wants to leverage local herbs and bring them into the global supplement supply chain. In this episode of Open For Business, we dive into the origins and ambitions of this Malaysian health supplement ingredient supplier with Executive Director and COO Cheong Wai Loon.</p><p></p><p>Amplio Ingredients specialises in sourcing health supplement ingredients from global manufacturers while providing formulation support for clients, as well as regulatory advice for end products. They cater to industries ranging from functional foods and nutraceuticals to personal care.</p><p></p><p>In this...

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  Trading In A Suit, For A Gi

  Nov 14, 202432 minS0

  <p>In this episode, we're joined by Ben Jihad, founder of Jeet Academy, a local martial arts training centre that offers techniques from Krav Maga and Jeet Kune Do to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Western boxing. Jeet Academy prepares individuals of all backgrounds with the skills and confidence to tackle life’s challenges—both figuratively and, as we’ll explore, quite literally.</p><p></p><p>Ben’s journey from a lawyer in Brussels to a self-defence expert in Malaysia was sparked by a life-changing experience in 2007 and now as an entrepreneur, Ben not only leads Jeet Academy but also consults for indu...

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