Lahan pekarangan rumah sempit tak membatasi kreatifitas Fahdiansyah Rambe, untuk membuat suatu usaha yang mendatangkan nilai ekonomis. Dengan memanfaatkan pekarangan rumahnya, sarjana teknik kini mempunyai 15 kolam yang digunakan untuk bisnis lobster air tawar.
Untuk memulai usahanya pada tahun 2005, Fahdiansyah mengeluarkan modal awal sebesar Rp 5 juta. Modal tersebut digunakan untuk membeli indukan lobster air tawar Walkamin dari Pasar Pramuka Jakarta Timur, seharga Rp 4 juta yang berisi 30-40 ekor indukan. Selain itu juga untuk membeli seperangkat aquarium (ukuran 100x50x25 cm), aerator, pipa, dan selang.
Showing posts with label Business. Show all posts
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Tela Krezz (Singkong goreng berbumbu)
Makanan lokal kadang kala tak terlalu banyak dilirik oleh banyak orang sebagai potensi bisnis yang menggiurkan. Namun lain halnya dengan Firmansyah Budi, pendiri Tela Krezz ini, yang sudah sejak tahun 2006 memulai bisnis kemitraan makanan olahan singkong atau ketela (cassava) Tela Krezz (singkong goreng berbumbu).
Kisah Firmansyah membangun bisnis makanan olahan singkong dengan bendera Tela Krezz berawal hanya dari satu grobak pinjaman ibu-nya dengan modal awal Rp 200.000. Dari situ ia mulai memiliki keyakinan bahwa bisnis makanan olahan dari singkong sangat berprospek.
Kisah Firmansyah membangun bisnis makanan olahan singkong dengan bendera Tela Krezz berawal hanya dari satu grobak pinjaman ibu-nya dengan modal awal Rp 200.000. Dari situ ia mulai memiliki keyakinan bahwa bisnis makanan olahan dari singkong sangat berprospek.
New $100 bill: Too sci-fi?
The U.S. Treasury has released images of a redesigned $100 bill with new, Bladerunner-esque security features. Benjamin Franklin now consorts with a blue 3D security ribbon and a "bell in the inkwell" security stamp whose color fluctuates from copper to green (watch a video preview below). While Gawker's Hamilton Nolan damned the futuristic new look as "embarrassingly colorful" — "it looks like a god damn child's crayon scratch pad" — other critics embraced the redesign, which will enter circulation next February: "This is money that tells you it is coming from the future," says Alex Balk at The Awl.
Chinese tycoon Huang Guangyu 'attempts suicide' in detention
One of the richest men in China has attempted suicide after nearly six months in detention while under investigation for alleged manipulation of share prices.
Huang Guangyu, a billionaire who made his fortune in electronics, made the suicide attempt a few days ago but was found in time and was recovering, the Apple Daily in Hong Kong said.
Huang Guangyu, a billionaire who made his fortune in electronics, made the suicide attempt a few days ago but was found in time and was recovering, the Apple Daily in Hong Kong said.
Chinese tycoon Huang Guangyu charged with insider trading
A self-made entrepreneur once hailed as the wealthiest man in China has been charged with insider trading, in the latest twist in a rags-to-riches career.
More than 15 months after he was first arrested, Huang Guangyu now seems certain to swap his large home in a gated compound in Beijing for a prison cell.
More than 15 months after he was first arrested, Huang Guangyu now seems certain to swap his large home in a gated compound in Beijing for a prison cell.
Chinese billionaire Huang Guangyu goes on trial
The founder of China’s largest home appliance chain, once the country’s richest man, went on trial today amid some of the tightest security seen at a Beijing court.
Huang Guangyu, 41, former head of giant chain Gome Electronics, faces charges of insider trading, bribery and other business offences. Also on trial with him are his wife, Du Juan, and the former chairman of a property development company that he controlled.
Huang Guangyu, 41, former head of giant chain Gome Electronics, faces charges of insider trading, bribery and other business offences. Also on trial with him are his wife, Du Juan, and the former chairman of a property development company that he controlled.
Twitter grows up: Take a peek inside
What a week for Twitter.
The mircroblogging firm made nearly a dozen announcements this week, marking a huge shift in Twitter's business strategy, starting with the fact that it now actually has a business strategy.
At its developer conference, codenamed Chirp, the company unveiled promoted tweets, new official mobile apps, an enhanced geo-tagging feature, a proprietary link-shortening function, live search on Bing and the sale of its archives.
The mircroblogging firm made nearly a dozen announcements this week, marking a huge shift in Twitter's business strategy, starting with the fact that it now actually has a business strategy.
At its developer conference, codenamed Chirp, the company unveiled promoted tweets, new official mobile apps, an enhanced geo-tagging feature, a proprietary link-shortening function, live search on Bing and the sale of its archives.
Finding good buys in tough industries
You've probably been told to keep things simple when it comes to managing your portfolio. And that's typically good advice. Yet I'm reminded of that famous quote from Albert Einstein, who said, "Make everything as simple as possible -- but not simpler."
One way we oversimplify is by falling into the "bad industry" trap. Here, investors write off entire segments of the market, thinking it's just too tough to generate good returns in certain industries.
One way we oversimplify is by falling into the "bad industry" trap. Here, investors write off entire segments of the market, thinking it's just too tough to generate good returns in certain industries.
Wall Street reform: Senate showdown set
With SEC charges against Goldman Sachs in the background, Democrats plan to start debating the Wall Street reform bill in the Senate this week, even as Republicans continue to say they oppose the bill.
"Our bill ends too big to fail, bailouts end forever," said Sen. Chris Dodd, D-Conn., in a Monday press conference held to drum up momentum for the bill. "Our bill holds Wall Street accountable, mandates real transparency, so that large banks can't gamble our money in the shadows of the financial system."
"Our bill ends too big to fail, bailouts end forever," said Sen. Chris Dodd, D-Conn., in a Monday press conference held to drum up momentum for the bill. "Our bill holds Wall Street accountable, mandates real transparency, so that large banks can't gamble our money in the shadows of the financial system."
IBM earnings jump 13%
IBM reported strong earnings Monday and boosted its outlook for the rest of the year, citing a double-digit increase in software sales.
The Armonk, N.Y.-based tech giant said its profit for the first quarter rose to $2.6 billion, up 13% from last year.
The company earned $1.97 per share, beating expectations and jumping 16% from the same quarter last year. Analysts polled by Thomson Reuters were looking for earnings of $1.93 per share.
The Armonk, N.Y.-based tech giant said its profit for the first quarter rose to $2.6 billion, up 13% from last year.
The company earned $1.97 per share, beating expectations and jumping 16% from the same quarter last year. Analysts polled by Thomson Reuters were looking for earnings of $1.93 per share.
Toyota to recall 600,000 minivans
Toyota said Friday it will recall about 600,000 Sienna minivans to address potential corrosion on spare tire cables.
The recall includes certain 1998 to 2010 model years sold in the United States and operated in cold climate areas, the automaker said in a statement.
Toyota (TOYOF) said "prolonged exposure" to road salts may lead to corrosion of the carrier cable in these vehicles, which could in turn cause the spare tire to fall from the car, endangering other motorists.
The recall includes certain 1998 to 2010 model years sold in the United States and operated in cold climate areas, the automaker said in a statement.
Toyota (TOYOF) said "prolonged exposure" to road salts may lead to corrosion of the carrier cable in these vehicles, which could in turn cause the spare tire to fall from the car, endangering other motorists.
Toyota to pay record $16.4 million fine
Toyota Motor Corp. has agreed to pay a record $16.4 million fine for allegedly failing to notify the Department of Transportation (DOT) of a "sticky pedal" defect in its cars for at least four months after learning of the problem.
The fine, which could have been many times larger had it not been for caps on such penalties, does not mark an end of the repercussions from Toyota's recent spate of safety-related quality issues. Other investigations and lawsuits still loom.
The fine, which could have been many times larger had it not been for caps on such penalties, does not mark an end of the repercussions from Toyota's recent spate of safety-related quality issues. Other investigations and lawsuits still loom.
Toyota recalls Lexus GX 460 SUVs
Toyota Motor Corp. has announced a recall of 2010 model year Lexus GX 460 SUVs related to an increased risk of rollover.
The recall covers about 9,400 SUVs in the United States. Worldwide, about 34,000 vehicles are covered -- including about 21,000 Land Cruiser Prados, a model not sold in the United States.
The automaker recently suspended sales of the luxury SUV after a report April 13 by the magazine Consumer Reports. The magazine said its test drivers uncovered a problem during routine tests.
The recall covers about 9,400 SUVs in the United States. Worldwide, about 34,000 vehicles are covered -- including about 21,000 Land Cruiser Prados, a model not sold in the United States.
The automaker recently suspended sales of the luxury SUV after a report April 13 by the magazine Consumer Reports. The magazine said its test drivers uncovered a problem during routine tests.
How will airlines deal with ash backlog?
The thousands of travelers who have been stuck at airports around the world because of the volcanic ash cloud over Europe will need more patience when airliners are cleared to fly.
The huge backlog of passengers combined with flights that are already full means they may not be going home anytime soon.
It could take three to six days for airline operations to get back to normal, said Giovanni Bisignani, the director general and CEO of the International Air Transport Association, on Monday.
The huge backlog of passengers combined with flights that are already full means they may not be going home anytime soon.
It could take three to six days for airline operations to get back to normal, said Giovanni Bisignani, the director general and CEO of the International Air Transport Association, on Monday.
Volcano casts cloud over European economy
The cloud of ash from an Iceland volcano is casting a shadow over the nascent economic recovery in Europe as the cancellation of flights in key markets entered its fifth day.
By the end of the day on Sunday, a total of 63,000 flights had been canceled in the four days since ash from a volcano under the Eyjafjallajokull glacier in Iceland closed the airspace of a large swath of Europe, according to air traffic authority Eurocontrol. The air travel and freight disruptions are costing airlines at least $200 million a day and perhaps billions more to the affected economies, one industry group warned.
By the end of the day on Sunday, a total of 63,000 flights had been canceled in the four days since ash from a volcano under the Eyjafjallajokull glacier in Iceland closed the airspace of a large swath of Europe, according to air traffic authority Eurocontrol. The air travel and freight disruptions are costing airlines at least $200 million a day and perhaps billions more to the affected economies, one industry group warned.
AIG eyes action on Goldman over CDOs
AIG, the US government-controlled insurer, is considering pursuing Goldman Sachs over losses incurred on $6bn of insurance deals on mortgage-backed securities similar to the one that led to fraud charges against the US bank.
AIG's move over the deals that caused it a loss of about $2bn is a sign that Friday's decision by the Securities and Exchange Commission to file civil fraud charges against Goldman could spark actions from investors who lost money on mortgage-backed securities.
AIG's move over the deals that caused it a loss of about $2bn is a sign that Friday's decision by the Securities and Exchange Commission to file civil fraud charges against Goldman could spark actions from investors who lost money on mortgage-backed securities.
Toyota indicates it will pay $16.4 million fine
The Toyota Motor Corp. has indicated to the U.S. government it will pay a $16.4 million fine -- the largest ever against an automaker -- for failing to notify the Department of Transportation of a "sticky pedal" defect in its cars for at least four months, according to a senior Transportation Department official.
The company has told the government it will sign legal documents Monday agreeing to pay the maximum civil penalty of $16.375 million, according to the official, who was not authorized to speak for attribution because the agreement has not been announced.
The company has told the government it will sign legal documents Monday agreeing to pay the maximum civil penalty of $16.375 million, according to the official, who was not authorized to speak for attribution because the agreement has not been announced.
Afghanistan 'world's biggest producer of hashish'
A U.N. report says Afghanistan, the world's biggest producer of opium, is also a "major producer of cannabis" and "the world's biggest producer of hashish."
The U.N. Office on Drugs and Crime issued its Afghanistan Cannabis Survey on Wednesday, documenting large-scale cannabis cultivation in half of Afghanistan's 34 provinces.
The U.N. Office on Drugs and Crime issued its Afghanistan Cannabis Survey on Wednesday, documenting large-scale cannabis cultivation in half of Afghanistan's 34 provinces.
Big bonuses don't mean big results
What really motivates us? And what motivational techniques lead us to work smarter and live better? Those are questions that behavioral scientists around the world have been exploring for the past half-century. Their answers might surprise you.
In laboratory experiments and field studies, a band of psychologists, sociologists and economists have found that many carrot-and-stick motivators -- the elements around which we build most of our businesses and many of our schools -- can be effective, but that they work in only a surprisingly narrow band of circumstances.
In laboratory experiments and field studies, a band of psychologists, sociologists and economists have found that many carrot-and-stick motivators -- the elements around which we build most of our businesses and many of our schools -- can be effective, but that they work in only a surprisingly narrow band of circumstances.
The 10 worst property investments ever
Homeowners across the land are holding their collective breath as daily reports show the housing market threatens all out collapse. The likelihood, however, is that losses over the next year or two will not nearly be enough to reverse the huge gains of the last ten years.
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