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"How An
Asian Entrepreneur Became
CEO Of
A Public-Listed Company with turnover of S$91 Million At
The Age of 34!"
Read This Letter Now As
I Am Going To Share With You About
Priceless
Lessons And Vast Experiences From My Business,
Striking A Balance, Networking To Succeed, Harness The Power Of The Media, Leadership, Handling
of Crisis And Opportunities, Attitudes Of An Entrepreneur, Whether To
IPO Or Not...
From Kenny Yap
Dear Business Owners and Aspiring Entrepreneurs,
If you want to learn and know more in thriving a good and
successful business, the art of networking, striking a balance, handling
of crisis and opportunities, expanding your business or even
self-enrichment, you should not be missing this!
Many of you have heard
and seen me speak publicly about my family’s business, Qian Hu
Corporation Limited, but after more than 18 years in the fish-farming
industry spent running the business, learning so many priceless lessons
and gathering such vast experiences, I felt writing a book to share them
all was only appropriate.
The chapters in this
book have been written and arranged such that you, the reader, can
choose to start and stop at any chapter.
One of the
chapters mentioned how my family background that led to the creation of
Qian Hu. My father and uncle started out as pig farmers.
In 1985, the
government's bid to stem pollution and free up land for residential
development saw the eradication of our pig farm. We converted the
farmland into concrete ponds, breeding guppies for local ornamental fish
exporters but soon later were
wiped out by a severe storm and subsequent flooding.
Despite having little
product knowledge, my family went on to invest in high-fin loaches which
are highly profitable. We didn’t know that high-fin loaches are
extremely sensitive to little changes in their environment and
all the construction work on our farm
stressed out the loaches, all 4,000 of our stock died and we nearly went
bankrupt! What we have learned from here are the importance of
diversification, not to be greedy and know your products well! Qian Hu
corporate logo, the high-fin loach will always remind us of these early
struggles.
It was hardest writing
the chapter about striking a balance. With so many things and people in
your life when you run a business, striking a balance is nothing short
of an art form that also requires you to apply a fair bit of logic and
some practice. I believe that
no entrepreneur can reserve every Friday afternoons for golf, or rush
back from every overseas trip to spend weekends with the family.
Entrepreneurs need to remain more flexible with their time. "While it
may be perfectly alright to prioritize the family, some people become so
rigid that they lose focus and life becomes a chore, not a pleasure. In
business, you cannot afford to be rigid. Be as flexible as possible. If
we are too rigid, we become like robots, and life begins to lack
significance."
There’s a chapter
about networking for success because in this day and age, it’s not what
you know but who you know. You’ll discover it’s not difficult to network
quickly and effectively if you’re sincere and respectful of everyone.
I will share with you in detail how I
learned to be a networker and how networking has benefited me personally
as well as benefited Qian Hu from a business perspective.
There's also a
chapter about leadership mentioning that great leaders never use
domination as a tactic, but rather, we possess the art of persuading
people to work toward a common goal. A leader or entrepreneur should
have a 'FEAR NOT' attitudes and a high tolerance for ambiguity, mistakes
and uncertainty.
I can
still recall how I bought a tiny gold fish with 50 cents of my pocket
money when I was seven years old. When I happily took it home, some of
my brothers laughed at me because the gold fish had a broken tail. But
they didn't bother me because in my head, as long as I liked the fish,
it was a good fish. I now realizes how
important such a trait is for an entrepreneur-- not being swayed by the
opinions of others. After all, "As long as we can live up to our own
conscience, we need not seek approval from others."
There is a section about
public listing because I believe every business should be listed. It
ensures continuity for the business and raises the level of corporate
transparency as outside parties will force you to abide by the rules of
good corporate governance.
Finally, take with you the Business Bible of
Kenny Yap The Fish and embark on your next wonderful, exciting venture.
Enjoy!
Who
is Kenny Yap?
Kenny Yap Kim Lee (The
Fish) is the Executive Chairman & Group Managing Director of Qian Hu
Corporation Ltd, the only integrated ornamental fish service provider
listed on the main board of the Singapore Exchange with turnover of S$91
million in Year 2007.
Through his leadership,
vision and passion for the industry, Kenny has played a key role in
establishing Singapore as a major exporter of ornamental fish in the
world, accounting for more than 30% of the global output.
Qian
Hu today is a professionally-managed public-listed company that has made
a name for itself among institutional and retail investors, as well as
the public at large. Qian Hu has won for itself the Most Transparent
Company (in Sesdaq and Small Cap stocks category) awarded by the
Securities Investors Association of Singapore – a public endorsement of
its unwavering commitment to maintaining good corporate governance
practices and transparency with its stakeholders. It also made to the
honour roll by topping The Business Times’ Corporate Transparency Index
for listed companies with December 2001 financial year-ends.
This dynamic, extroverted entrepreneur who received the Public Service
award (PBM) from Singapore Government and Medal of commendation from
Singapore Youth award in Year 2004, was winner of Ernst & Young Service
entrepreneur Award and most creative Entrepreneur, runner up by
Singapore Business Times in Year 2003, Asian Young Entrepreneur Award
2002 by YAZHOU ZHOUKAN, named one of the 50 Stars of Asia by Business
Week in 2001; won the International Management Action Award in 2000, and
the Singapore National Youth Award in 1998, took over the company with
two of his cousins, Alvin and Andy Yap when their fathers, who used to
breed pigs in rural Singapore, had to give up their farm to make way for
urban redevelopment.
He
managed to turn a small, agrarian business to a public-listed company
within a short span of 9 years. Not only did he inject professionalism,
good quality-management into the business, he also infused his passion,
drive and deep commitment to teamwork. It was this fire and passion for
the business that contributed to the many awards and trophies that Qian
Hu has amassed over the years, maintaining a track record of excellence
and innovation that is unique to Qian Hu and the industry.
Outstanding Awards
Achieved
Newspapers and Magazines Featured
Kenny Yap Received The Ernest &
Young Entrepreneur Of Year 2003
Kenny Yap Received Medal of
Commendation from Singapore Minister
Kenny Yap Featured in
"Singapore High Society Top 300"
Kenny Yap Received The Yazhou
Zhoukan Award
Featured in The Business Times
Featured in Singapore Tatler
World's Business Award
In
2004,
I
had
launched
my
hard
copy
book
and
had
a
few
reprints.
Till
now,
a
lot
of
my
friends
and
associates
locally
and
overseas
still
asked
me
for
a
copy
of
the
book
which
is
limited
and
out
of
stock.
It
is
only
in
2008
when
my
marketer
approached
me
to
do
an
electronics
version
of
the
book
which
I
instantly
agreed!
The
reason
why
I
created
this
website
and
e-book
is
to
share
my priceless lessons and
vast
business
experiences
learned
from
my
18
years
in
the
business
world
to
as
many
people
as
possible
throughout
the
world.
And
that's
how
"The
Rise
of
An
Asian
Entrepreneur
e-book
was
born!
Announcing
'The
Rise
of
An
Asian
Entrepreneur'
eBOOK!
There
Are
8
Main
Components
To
This
Book
Component #1: My Family, My Greatest
Teacher
Learn how I farm my way
up
How to
be creative and
solve problems with restrictions
Networking is not about
selling or improving sales. It is about cultivating and
nurturing long-term relationships.
In
this day and age, it’s not what you know but who you
know.
Ways
to build a
wide, effective network
Effective and efficient ways
to work for your community
You are thinking
of ways to grow your enterprise but the realistic
constraints of financial and human resources hit you. Is
it time to think about listing your company?
Top reasons to list a
company
The importance of
tangible
market value
Discipline,
accountability
and impartiality
Having
employees
as stakeholders
Managing restructuring
prior to IPO
Notes on recruiting the
dynamic
board of directors
Road map to success
Invaluable
lessons and experience learned after IPO
How to
achieve
sustainable long term business plan
Here's
what
real
people
and
renowned
entrepreneur
saying
about
my
book:
Kenny
Yap’s book is a riveting account of how he transformed his
childhood love affair with fish into a growing and thriving
business. Witty, insightful and sometimes breathtaking,
his
book oozes wisdom not just on entrepreneurship but also on
business management, family values and even community
spirit.What a book!
A must read!
Kwek
Leng Beng
Executive Chairman
Hong Leong Group, Singapore
A
highly readable account of Kenny’s colourful journey from a
humble farm boy to a multiple-award entrepreneur, liberally
sharing his secrets
of success. Filled with personal anecdotes and many
practical insights on building and managing a thriving
business, this interesting book is
highly recommended not
only for aspiring entrepreneurs but also for successful
businessmen and general readers alike.
Koh
Poh Tiong, CEO
Asia Pacific Breweries Limited
As
you journey through Kenny the Fish’s entrepreneurial
experience, you are comforted in the fact that there is hope
even for the smallest fish in the largest pond. Through his
very candid approach, Kenny succeeds in creating a book of
practical advice
peppered with gems of wisdom, particularly for
upstarts who want an insight into the various facades of
entrepreneurship.
The simple writing style makes for easy, refreshing reading.
Wong Ngit
Liong
Executive Chairman
Venture Corporation Limited
A
heart-warming story of a humble young man who was determined
to succeed and who never let problems divert him from his
achieving his dream. An exceptionally focused person, Kenny
was never deterred by snide remarks even when he was a young
boy and this mould him through the years to become the
entrepreneur that he is today. Kenny
shares the lessons
of what it takes to be an entrepreneur – to be clear
about your objectives before you embark on your vision.
Tan Pheng
Hock
CEO
ST Engineering Limited
Those who
know Kenny would know that he is very candid and writes from
his heart. Many mature kampong boys would certainly be able
to relate to his growing up story. This book is a fun, easy
read with useful
tips for budding entrepreneurs.
Colonel Tan Kah Thiam
Commander
Army Training Evaluation Center
Kenny is
a special person, with a unique background and upbringing,
light-hearted with a unique point of view. Written with a
style congruent with his bubbly nature, Kenny’s down to
earth advice on business and life in
this book is simply
a treasure to behold! I highly recommend reading it.
BG Bernard Tan
Commander 25 Division
Chief Armour Officer
Reading
Kenny’s story is an inspirational journey - a journey that I
highly recommend all budding and established entrepreneurs
to take. I must admit that I have never been interested in
the amazing world of fishes until I heard The Fish talk
about the co-relationship between the different types of
fish and the ways of an entrepreneur. I am so glad that
Kenny has included a chapter on illustrating this in this
book - it will be a chapter that
I will constantly go
back to for inspirational tips.
I have often said that we can only excel in whatever we do
if we have the passion in us. Kenny’s story clearly
illustrates his passion for life and I believe that this is
fundamentally the driving force behind this amazing
entrepreneur. The Fish clearly lacks nothing in life except
that his fish will always need my water.
I
had discussed with my marketers how much I
should offer 'The Rise of An Asian Entrepreneur' e-book and I decided
to go with $47. I had been invited locally and overseas regularly
for public speaking and I charge over $5,000 for 2
hours of speech. Right now, I'm
practically giving away this book at this price.
If I Am Going To
Share My
Priceless Lessons And Vast Business Experiences Learned From My 18
Years In The Business Industry (With Proven Track Record) ToHelp You To Close A Deal, Improve And Enhance Your
Business, Expand Your Network.How Much Do You Think This Book Is Going To Be?
Just $47.00$19.95!
This
is
even
less
than
what
people
spend
on a
good
dinner
or
top
up a
full
tank
of
gas
for
your
car.
Doesn't
that
put
things
into
perspective?
Not
only
that,
beside
getting
the
"The
Rise
of
An
Asian
Entrepreneur"
book
worth
$47,
BONUS!
You
will
also
get
these
for
FREE!!!
An
Illustration Guide Featured 36 business pointers worth
$19.95
Yes Kenny!
Share With Me Your Experiences and
Lessons In Successful Business Now!
Besides getting the
"The Rise of An Asian Entrepreneur" book,
I am also getting my
complimentary illustration guide featured 36 business pointers worth
$19.95.
Complimentary The World of
Ornamental Fish contained beautiful
ornamental fish images worth $37
I also understand that
there is a
100% money back guarantee. I get to learn, share
and enjoy the inspiring book and
if after 8 weeks I feel that this book doesn't help,
guide or inspire me to my business at all, I can get a full refund, no questions asked. And
I still get to keep the book!
NOTE:
The entire book and various products will be delivered
digitally. You will be sent to a secure online download area to
instantly download your book and products once payment has been
authorized.
One of the
chapters mentioned how my family background that led to the creation of
Qian Hu. My father and uncle started out as pig farmers.
Qian
Hu today is a professionally-managed public-listed company that has made
a name for itself among institutional and retail investors, as well as
the public at large. Qian Hu has won for itself the Most Transparent
Company (in Sesdaq and Small Cap stocks category) awarded by the
Securities Investors Association of Singapore – a public endorsement of
its unwavering commitment to maintaining good corporate governance
practices and transparency with its stakeholders. It also made to the
honour roll by topping The Business Times’ Corporate Transparency Index
for listed companies with December 2001 financial year-ends.
.jpg "Kenny Yap Received Medal of Commendation from Singapore Minister")
Kenny
Yap’s book is a riveting account of how he transformed his
childhood love affair with fish into a growing and thriving
business. Witty, insightful and sometimes breathtaking,
A
highly readable account of Kenny’s colourful journey from a
humble farm boy to a multiple-award entrepreneur, liberally
As
you journey through Kenny the Fish’s entrepreneurial
experience, you are comforted in the fact that there is hope
even for the smallest fish in the largest pond. Through his
very candid approach, Kenny succeeds in creating a book of
Reading
Kenny’s story is an inspirational journey - a journey that I
