The practical business school for Malaysian SMEs.
Practical guides, calculators, and templates for running an online, retail, or growing business in Malaysia. SSM, SST, e-invoicing, courier rates — explained plainly, in English or Bahasa Melayu.
Pick your pathway
Three tracks, each a curated path from first steps to growth.
Online Business
Sell on Shopee, TikTok & your own store. Payments, shipping, and digital marketing.
Explore →Retail Business
Storefronts, POS, stock control, and staffing for physical shops across Malaysia.
Explore →Business Foundation
SSM registration, SST, e-invoicing, bookkeeping and compliance — the essentials.
Explore →Popular guides
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Merchandising, Shelf Audit & Planogram Basics
Master the fundamentals of retail merchandising. Planogram design, shelf audit execution, and category management for Malaysian retail.
9 min read
Van Sales & Distributor Restocking Guide
Efficient restocking workflows for van sales and distributor operations. Inventory planning, route optimisation, and stock rotation for Malaysian FMCG distribution.
11 min read
Marketplace SEO: Ranking Higher on Shopee & Lazada
Optimise your product listings for marketplace search algorithms. Keyword research, title optimisation, and ranking factors for Shopee and Lazada.
10 min readFree calculators & tools
Answer a real business question in under a minute.
Empowering Malaysian SMEs
SME Academy is built to guide Malaysian businesses through every stage of growth — from starting up and managing compliance, to scaling and maturing operations. We provide practical, jargon-free guides and tools to help entrepreneurs avoid common pitfalls, optimize operations, and build sustainable enterprises.
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