Professional accounting, tax preparation and financial support for Malaysian businesses. Running a business is challenging enough without worrying about whether your accounts are in order, your tax returns are properly prepared or your financial records are ready for the year-end. Running a business is challenging enough without worrying about whether your accounts are in order,…
Why Malaysian SMEs should launch early, test their ideas and let the market shape their next version. There is a familiar trap that many entrepreneurs fall into. They spend months refining a product. They adjust the design, improve the packaging, rewrite the presentation, change the colours and polish every little detail. They want everything to…
The Advice That Could Cost Your Business By Halim Chew | Hache Business Consultancy (HacheBC) Have you ever heard someone say this? “My friend’s café uses this accountant. The fees are cheap, and the service is good. Why don’t you use the same accountant?” It sounds like sensible advice. After all, if someone you trust…

Sales Is Not Your Profit: A Financial Reality Check for Malaysian SME Owners By Halim Chew | Hache Business Consultancy (HacheBC) Your business can generate RM100,000 in monthly sales and still struggle financially. Here’s why understanding your real profit matters. RM100,000 in Sales. But How Much Did You Actually Make? Imagine you’re a business owner…

By Halim Chew, Founder of Hache Business Consultancy (HacheBC) I’m an accountant by background and an entrepreneur by experience. I created HacheBC because I believe every business deserves to be understood, not simply accounted for. I’m Halim Chew. And this is my story. Running a business is about more than making sales. It’s about managing…

Business development plays a critical role in long-term growth, yet many businesses rely on generic strategies or short-term opportunities. While templates and standard plans may offer direction, they often fail to address the unique challenges, resources, and goals of individual businesses. Tailored business development plans provide a more effective approach—one that aligns strategy with financial…

The Catalyst for Growth: 5 Ways Consulting Can Transform Your SME Executive Summary For Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), the journey from a promising start-up to a mature, scalable business is fraught with challenges. Limited resources, competing priorities, and the need to wear multiple hats can trap owners in day-to-day operations, stifling strategic growth. This…