The Digital Economy is Here

I empower creators & entrepreneurs in the digital economy. Category Manager. Digital Economist. Gamer. Content Creator. Child of Vietnamese War Refugees. — Hello! Super humbled that you’re here to learn more about me. My name is Quy Ma. As a longtime gamer, I’m known as Sesame or Sesamecake to many in the gaming community. I’m a Vietnamese American Millennial, a child of refugees from the Vietnam War. My parents escaped Vietnam in…

Unlock the Potential of Your Business: Schedule a Free Meeting with a Category Management Expert — As a small business owner, you know that every dollar counts when running your business. That’s why it’s important to understand how to optimize your sales and profitability, and that’s where category management comes in. What is Category Management? Category Management is a process used by retailers and manufacturers to analyze and organize products…

Population growth has been a key factor in a country’s economic growth for a long time, but not anymore… — Population Growth is the Key to Economic Growth? Maybe not. Population growth has been a key factor in a country’s economic growth for a long time. But in recent years, many countries, such as China, Japan, and the United States, have reported a decline in population growth. This has raised concerns about whether population growth is necessary for economic growth.

Meet Me: Quy Ma — Retail, Marketplace Expert & Category Management Advisor — As entrepreneurs and creators, we face similar challenges in today’s digital economy. Whether you’re a small business owner, a solopreneur, or a freelancer, navigating the ever-changing digital world cannot be easy. From finding new customers to scaling your business, the challenges are endless. But what if I told you there’s…

Society’s institutions shape our perceptions, even at a young age. — When I was in fifth grade, my art teacher had the class do some watercolor painting. I was only 10 years old and painted what I perceived life on a Texas farm was like in the country. The photo above was what I created. My art teacher noticed my work…

Credibility, trust, relevancy, and authenticity are the key reasons for introducing yourself to a bunch of strangers — Self-introduction is essential to writing, as it allows readers to connect with the author and understand their perspective. Whether you’re writing a personal essay, a memoir, or even a piece of fiction, introducing yourself as a writer can help to establish credibility, build trust, and create a sense of intimacy…

“The mind is everything; what you think, you become” — Buddha — The Mind is Everything Buddha’s quote, “The mind is everything; what you think, you become,” is a powerful reminder of our thoughts’ immense power over our lives. The saying suggests that our thoughts shape our reality and that we can create the life we want through the power of our minds. …

Digital Mastery for Small Business Series, by Sesame Capital — The rise of e-commerce has brought both opportunities and challenges for small businesses. Potential and Challenges: The Digital Economy & Small Businesses On the one hand, the ability to sell online has made it easier for small businesses to reach a global audience. …

eBay Selling Series, by Sesame Capital: Selling your first item on eBay, one of the world's largest online marketplaces — So, you figured out what you want to sell on eBay — Your own branded t-shirt, a refurbished smartphone, or perhaps an old printer at home you no longer are using. Now what? Sesame Capital Welcome to Sesame Capital, a knowledge hub for digital commerce! Our mission is to teach creative entrepreneurs…