Before I address the questions directed at me —as well as those frequently discussed by “observers and experts” on social media and in mainstream media—I must issue a disclaimer: Johanes Lim is NOT an expert, an observer, a politician, a fortune teller, an indigo, or a prophet; therefore, I CANNOT PREDICT what will happen to …
In nearly three decades of serving as a “Financial Doctor” across various industries and scales, I have never once encountered a company that suddenly suffered losses and went bankrupt—NEVER! There is always a cause and a timeline involved; it begins with four “Profit Bandits” that erode a company’s resources and funds, leading to a decline …
Based on data from the Ministry of Cooperatives and SMEs and various studies on business survival rates, approximately 50% of MSMEs in Indonesia fail within their first year. This means that out of every 100 newly opened MSMEs, 50 will close before reaching their first anniversary. Years 2 through 5: Another 30 MSMEs go out …
Why do some companies led by highly educated leaders—individuals with a passion for learning and vast knowledge gained from attending seminars both at home and abroad—suffer losses or even collapse when facing a multidimensional crisis? Conversely, why do companies led by “hands-on” leaders—people who dislike management jargon and operate on the simple philosophy of “Show …
Many people I know are making tangible, measurable progress, whereas I am experiencing tangible, measurable regression. Yet, we live in the same country and have gone through similar events—so why are the outcomes so different? WHY? WHERE DID IT GO WRONG? WHAT WRONG HAVE I DONE? That summarizes the heartfelt lament I received the other …
I am not good at offering empty comfort, Nor am I skilled at making hollow promises To those struggling financially due to the multidimensional crisis. All I can say is: THE CRISIS IS REAL! THE HARDSHIP IS PAINFUL! BUSINESS LOSSES AND CASH-FLOW STRUGGLES ARE TRAGIC! SO WHAT? Resolving the crisis is not our burden or …
Many people experience severe stress or even depression when fired from their jobs or when their businesses go bankrupt; this is a natural and human reaction, stemming from the shame of failure and the fear of future financial hardship. Johanes Lim chooses to offer counsel rather than mere consolation. I say: First: If you had …