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ANALYSES OF BUSINESSES ON TWO DIFFERENT SETTINGS
Group Members: Kimberley Ee Sze Ann, Chia Sue Yi, Cheong Siew Ying, Yap Kar Juen, Cheah Teck Wei Chua Chang Yeong.
Research topic: Traditional Penang Biscuits
Module: Effective Public Communication (FCOM0102)
Session: September 2013
CHOSEN BUSINESSES AND THEIR SETTINGSTong Hoe Seng Wah Thai
Shop type: Small stall Large shop
Location: Lebuh Kimberley, Georgetown, PenangJalan Gottlieb, Georgetown, Penang
Tong Hoe Seng Wah Thai
Background
• 60 year old business.• Started in 1954.• Has existed since before
World War II.• Family-owned, passed down
from father to daughter.• Current owner has run the
business for 30 years now.
• 40 year old business.• Started in 1977.• 32 years of established
experience and reputation.• Employs dozens of workers .
Limwahthai.com, 2014
Tong Hoe Seng
Competitors
• Other stalls selling similar products.
• Many of such stalls exist e.g. Soon Seng.
• These similar stalls are all located very close together.
Pin Kuan Enterprise
Tong Hoe Seng
Soon Seng
Lebuh Kimberley
Wah Thai
Competitors
• Other stalls selling similar products.
• Small stalls e.g. Tong Hoe Seng and Soon Seng which may sell for cheaper prices and are more easily accessible (located at tourist areas).
• Other large companies selling similar products in Georgetown.
Ggmu.blogspot.com, 2009
Ghee Hiang
Him Heang
1926heritagehotel.com, 2014
Wah Thai
Limwahthai.com, 2014
Price Comparison
Wah Thai Tong Hoe Seng
PriceQuality
RM4.6 per box of 16 pcs
RM7.60 per box of 16 pcs
Pay for Quality
Pay for Quantity
Tong Hoe Seng Wah Thai
Obstacles/Challenges
• Many competitors exist in the form of other stalls selling similar products.
• Different stalls may be able to offer cheaper prices.
• Different stalls sell larger ranges of products and therefore can attract more customers.
• Many competitors exist in the form of other stalls selling similar products.
• Smaller stalls offer cheaper prices due to cheaper packaging.
• Smaller stalls know their customers on a personal level therefore having the advantage of customer loyalty.
Tong Hoe Seng Wah Thai
Nature of Business
• Small local business.• Main products are home
made traditional biscuits.• Family-owned business.
• Large business.• Main products are traditional
biscuits but also offers a large range of other local food products.
Tong Hoe Seng Wah Thai
Strategies Used
• Produce original homemade traditional biscuits.
• Maintain customer loyalty.• Sell near tourist areas.
• Large business.• Main products are traditional
biscuits but also offers a large range of other local food products.
Popular food street located close to many hotels
Packeted Bah Kut Teh is another popular Wah Thai Product
Kevin & Profile, 2009Gourmet Garden, 2014
POPULARITY
• Ordinary biscuit shop• Attract customers among
neighborhood with enthusiasm
Tong Hoe Seng Wah Thai
• High popularity• Advertising through
newspaper and magazine • Winner of FOODSION's
Magazine Award• Famous Tourist Place
SERVICES
• Owner runs the business by self
• Enthusiasm and grateful• Customers feel warm while
interact with the owner
Tong Hoe Seng Wah Thai
• Business executed by dozens of employees
• High efficiency and systematic
THE END!!!
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