Business growth stage and exit strategies: The case of the public relations industry

In the fast-paced world of business, the role of public relations (PR) is vital for shaping a company’s success by effectively managing communication and reputation. PR firms operate in an…

Navigating the growth journey: Motivations and challenges

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of many economies, and they’re rapidly growing in importance worldwide. These businesses are crucial for economic development, job creation, and industry output.…

Redefining PR: EloQ Communications’ Founder Clāra Ly-Le shares insights on bridging business and culture in Vietnam

After sharing my thoughts on personal branding with ValiantCEO, I was invited for an interview with this magazine. The title sounds grand, but the interview gives me an opportunity to…

A founder’s journey includes devoting time to yourself

One of the most difficult, yet interesting, interviews I had is the one with VENTEUR. There are several obstacles for an entrepreneur, especially a female entrepreneur, that hold her back…

Tips for women entrepreneurs to begin their entrepreneurial journey

As a female entrepreneur from Southeast Asia, I understand the perspective of women leaders and their concerns when setting up their own businesses. On the contrary to men, the majority…

A bird sitting on a tree is never afraid of the branch breaking

I happened to be included in the “10 most promising female CEOs to watch in 2022” list by The CIO Today. As the magazine asked for stories about my daily…

You may be the only person to make your dream come true

I recently spoke with Aspioneer magazine for the Women Leaders series in March. The interview was about how women could become leaders in the public relations industry, and how my…

Unveiling the entrepreneurial journey of public relations startups in Vietnam

Vietnam is a country with a rapidly growing business landscape, home to over 500,000 companies, with a staggering 98% being Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). These businesses collectively contribute a…

The entrepreneurial journey in Vietnam’s public relations industry : The motivation, the role, the challenges

Presentation at International Conference on Communication & Media Studies 2021 Conference. Toronto, Canada. 2021. View the presentation here: Abstract With the increased importance of SMEs, especially in the Asia Pacific…

Assessing entrepreneurial motivations: From the perspectives of Vietnamese founders in the public relations industry

Presentation at the ninth International Conference on Entrepreneurship and Business Management (ICEBM). Jakarta, Indonesia. 2020. View the presentation here: Abstract With the increased importance of SMEs, especially in the Asia…