By Felicia Yulianti Senior writer at ALVEO “Having an incorrect grammar is quite common, even among native speakers.” Although it may be applicable in casual conversation, it is not always the case when it comes to writing, especially business writing. In fact, grammar in business writing is essential. As time progresses and we are currently… [Continue Reading]
Almost all companies, including the ones in Indonesia, are required to submit their performance results for the past year in the form of an annual report addressed to the public or stakeholders. On a fundamental level, an annual report not only serves as a written copy of the company’s performance presented to comply with regulations… [Continue Reading]
By Christian Razukas Originally published on linkedin Writing your memoirs is a great way to share what you’ve learned–or to build your personal brand. As a former journalist, I’ve been using my skills to create books and white papers for brilliant people who want to write, but who choose not to, for whatever reason. I’ve… [Continue Reading]
By Aulia R. Sungkar (Ollie) Director at ALVEO Business writing has one ultimate goal: to convey valuable information. To achieve this goal, a company needs to be good at effective business writing. However, how does one produce effective business writing? Is there any guide for doing this? Worry not. Context, Content, Clarity, Color and Carrier… [Continue Reading]
Charlie Watts is indisputably irreplaceable. His distinctive drum beats in the Rolling Stones’ songs were the spirit that helped the band become the greatest rock ‘n roll band of all time. Born in London on June 2, 1941, Charlie peacefully passed away on August 24, 2021, at the age of 80, in a London hospital.… [Continue Reading]
Charlie Watts, the Rolling Stones drummer who has been with the band since 1962, passed away peacefully at the age of 80, Tuesday, Aug. 24 in a London hospital. “It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Charlie Watts,” a statement said. Tributes have come from stars, including The Beatles’… [Continue Reading]
By Prasiddha Gustanto The average layperson can be forgiven for thinking that editors and copy editors are synonymous positions with identical roles. After all, in all fairness, the two titles do sound rather alike, and they both focus on editing. These two jobs, however, have very important differences, and it is important to know what… [Continue Reading]
By Felicia Yulianti Senior writer at ALVEO At school, people usually understand 5W1H as a tool to construct proper news paragraphs in language subjects. Further, at university, 5W1H becomes students’ method to use in compiling a good report. The 5W1H method is shorthand for “Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How.” Answers to these questions… [Continue Reading]
Author: Phillip J. Anderson| Hardcover: 464 pages | Publisher: Shepheard-Walwyn | Language: English “The Secret Life of Real Estate and Banking” is a deeply-researched study of over two centuries of economic history that discovers in these years a surprisingly consistent and predictable pattern of boom and bust. What the author finds is that history… [Continue Reading]
By Phil Anderson, director and founder of Property Share Market Economics, and the writer of The Secret Life of Real Estate and Banking. The article is originally published in The Jakarta Post on September 14, 2019 Some years back in London, the enterprising duo of John Bird and Gordon Roddick hit upon an idea to… [Continue Reading]
By Aulia R. Sungkar. Published in The Jakarta Post on January 18, 2014. Photos courtesy of horalatina.com, Danu Kuntoaji Kikuo Ibe became a pioneer in the world of watches because of a dream, his team and a refusal to crack under pressure. The Japanese had loved the durable watch his father gave him as a high school graduation… [Continue Reading]
An exclusive interview and written by Aulia R Sungkar…Photography by Loepy…published in the 7th Edition of PMR Magazine S’pore, April 2010. Beauty is the artwork that creates the charming in life of the Indonesian former first lady. A warm chat with Lady Dewi Sukarno, widow of the late former Indonesian President Soekarno during a lunch… [Continue Reading]
