Interview by Radio Taiwan International
“Taiwan is a very nice place to live, so many foreigners just love being here” said Elias Ek, CEO of Enspyre and author of How to Start a Business in Taiwan while being interviewed by Natalie Tso, the host of Taiwan Today at Radio Taiwan International (RTI). “Taiwan...
Starting or improving: Helpful advice for bar and restaurant owners
If you are interested in starting a bar or restaurant business, here’s some useful information provided by PointOs that tells you how to make your dream come true! PointOs was founded by bar and restaurant veterans with one simple goal; to provide a full featured and...
Corporate Social Responsibility creates multi-win situations – Elias Ek at National Open University 20141021
“Corporate giving often precedes growth” shared Elias Ek, CEO of Enspyre, at a speech on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) at the National Open University’s International Conference on Building All-round Success on October 21, 2014. CSR is a company’s sense of...
Is Taiwan’s corporate income tax rate high or low?
Presently, Taiwan has a corporate income tax rate of 17 percent. What about other countries? Are Taiwanese companies paying much more or less compared to companies in other countries? Take a look at the 2014 corporate tax rates in China, Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong,...
How to Start a Business in Taiwan: Interview by Learn Chinese Business
“I think it is the challenge of solving a problem and fulfilling a need that drives my entrepreneurial urge. Can I put together the system of people, software, service providers, etc. that together solves a problem in such a way that someone is willing to pay for it?...
Are Entrepreneurs Born or Made? – are masters in entrepreneurship worth it
On a sunny afternoon in September, Enspyre's Study in Sweden department introduced the master's program in entrepreneurship in Lund University, Sweden. University degrees in entrepreneurship is a fairly new thing. Debates on whether a degree is needed to become an...
How can Taiwan Boost Entrepreneurship?
“Is it possible to have a job and start a business at the same time? How can you answer the calls from your own clients when your day-job boss is right behind you? Are Taiwanese companies less efficient than European companies? Where do you raise money for a new...
Are you up to date? Social Selling via LinkedIn
A few weeks back Fortune Magazine had a large article about LinkedIn and how it is revolutionizing recruiting and job hunting in the US. Personally I have not seen much of this revolution, for sure Taiwanese are not as likely to use LinkedIn as people in the US. If...
Interview with Baba Kevin’s American BBQ
What is Baba Kevin's American Barbecue Co., Ltd.? Baba Kevin's American Barbecue Co., Ltd. is a food service company that provides full-service, on-site American BBQ catering, hot food delivery, and wholesale frozen foods. They specialize in the beloved culinary...
Interview with Whalen’s
What is Whalen's? Whalen's is a restaurant that serves the best skillets, omelets, breakfast platters, waffles, sandwiches, wraps and gourmet poutines in Taipei. It is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and guarantees the best quaility of food at all times as...