During Ramadan, people’s movement patterns usually shift. A lot of them tend to hang out in specific places like malls, restaurants, places of worship, or other busy spots.   The amount of time someone spends in one location is called...

Expanding a business is never a small move—it’s a big decision with some serious risks, especially with the economy being as unpredictable as it is right now.   That’s why every expansion plan needs to be thought through carefully. It’s...

Geospatial data is now being used more and more, and it’s become a key part of how decisions are made, whether in government or in business. For the fast-growing franchise industry, information like potential locations, demographics, population density, and how...

Amid weakening purchasing power and uncertain economic conditions, businesses must act swiftly and adaptively. Survival alone is not enough, businesses need to make informed decisions based on real-world conditions to stay relevant and competitive.   In challenging times like these,...

Retailers that are growing usually want to reach more customers by opening new stores in different areas. Even now, most Indonesians still prefer shopping at physical stores to meet their daily needs.   But picking the right location for a...

Business expansion is never an easy step. Any company aiming to grow and enter new markets will inevitably face various challenges.   These challenges include identifying the most strategic location, adapting products or services to local consumer preferences and needs,...

People often say traditional retail is being pushed out by technology. But the rise of Warung Madura shows that’s not always the case.   With its catchy tagline, “Closed only if it’s the end of the world, but even then...

Who doesn’t know about Warung Madura?   Over the past three years, these little warungs have been popping up everywhere and grabbing attention, especially around Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, and Bekasi (aka Jabodetabek).   You can find Warung Madura in...

Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) shows that around 20% of new businesses fail within their first two years of operation. Most of these failures are due to unrealistic or underdeveloped business planning.   The data also...

Every business wants to grow—whether it’s getting more customers, increasing revenue, opening new branches, or expanding into new markets. But if that growth isn’t backed by solid internal prep, it can actually cause more problems than benefits. Healthy growth means...