International travel for business in Indonesia requires a business visa, an official document granted by the Immigration Office in Indonesia, as a permission to visit Indonesia for business purposes. Although the process of applying a business visa is relatively simple as compared to the
Top 5 Reasons You Should Conduct a Pre-Employment Background Check
We can cite numerous reasons why every business, whether big or small, should always perform a pre-employment background check. But for this article, we’d like to concentrate on the top 5 based on the perspective or context of the Indonesian law. 1. TO VERIFY ALL CERTIFICATIONS AND
The Importance and Value of Pre-Employment Background Checks
When you’re on the stage of setting up and growing your business, your hands are usually full of a long list of tasks. In the end, you are less likely to fulfill what could have been a very critical step in the employment process: pre-screening. Conducting pre-employment background checks is one
The Indonesian Business and Banking Landscape
Indonesia is on a roll as far as its economy is concerned, and two of the fastest-growing sectors are business and banking. THE BANKING LANDSCAPE The banking industry wins in terms of its reforms and framework. For one, it is highly centralised. While Bank Indonesia is responsible for keeping
Why You Need to Know Your Candidate Before Hiring Them
Sometimes the need to fill a vacancy becomes so urgent the company no longer takes time to assess, and even scrutinize, every application properly. Rather, HR may take all the information in the CV at face value. This method may work, but oftentimes they don’t. If you’re in Indonesia, it can also
Is a University Degree Important for the Position That You Are Hiring For?
One of the biggest bones of contention in recruitment is whether education matters during hiring. If it does, how much weight should it have? Granted, not all jobs will require a diploma. In some cases, experience and even trainability are more than sufficient. But it’s a totally different case if
How Much Should I Pay the New Employee?
Wages are and always will be a very sensitive but essential topic for both employers and employees. For those who hire, the biggest concern is the return of investment. The salary should answer the question, “Is my employee worth it of the money I pay?” For the employees, the wages must not only
Understanding the Concept of Office Sharing
Although the concept of a shared office or co-working spaces in Indonesia has been around for some time, many people still don’t understand it. Others may be believing the wrong information, so they end up getting confused or frustrated once they try it out. Cekindo wants to help you appreciate
Will Your Startup Thrive in a Shared Office Environment?
Co-working spaces have grown massively over the years, and the United States projects 3.8 million users in 2020. And while the concept is relatively new in Asia, it’s also fast catching up. Why are startups attracted to the idea of a shared office? Forbes has an insightful
The Basics of Starting a Business in Indonesia
Indonesia is bent on competing in the global market more aggressively. This will then explain how it tries to make starting the business in the country as convenient and as quick as possible with stronger and better policies as well as governance. But how do you actually start a business in
Indonesia’s Growing Co-working Industry: A Constant in a Shifting Economy?
The co-working movement has been around for years, but it’s pretty young in Asia, especially in Southeast Asian countries like Indonesia. This leads to a lack of more information on the status and growth of such industry. One thing is sure, however: it is going to be a constant in the
Could a Shared Office Space Help with Your Cash Flow Problems?
Whether you’re a start-up or an established business, one of your major concerns is cash flow. It refers to the movement of your cash and can be a good measurement of your liquidity. The more liquid you are, the better your business is. It means you can get hold of cash quickly whenever you need