May | June 2018 – Strategies to Support Business Growth

May | June 2018 Entrepreneurs’ Digest Issue 79 The Singapore economy grew substantially in 2017, leading to an optimistic outlook among economists and businesses alike [1]. In line with economic performance, the 2017 SME Development Survey

Sep 10, 2018 – OCBC hooks up to SME Cloud Exchange Network

  Sep 10, 2018 | Source – OCBC OCBC Bank is building on its close to 20year relationship with the Association of Small & Medium Enterprises (ASME) with the launch of the SME Cloud Exchange Network

Oct 7, 2018 – Using tech to stay afloat

Oct 7, 2018 | Sheith Khidhir The Singapore government has hailed small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) as being the driving force behind its economy, saying they make up 99 percent of all enterprises in the country

Sep 26, 2018 – IRAS Annual Report FY 2017/18

Sep 26, 2018 $50.2 billion in tax revenue collected – up 6.8% The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) collected $50.2 billion in tax revenue in Financial Year (FY) 2017/18. This is an increase of 6.8%

Sep 12, 2018 – ACRA SERVICE COUNTER CO-LOCATES AT REVENUE HOUSE TO OFFER BUSINESSES INTEGRATED SERVICE EXPERIENCE

Sep 12, 2018 | ACRA Singapore, 12 September 2018 – The service counter of the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) is now located at the new Taxpayer and Business Service Centre in Revenue House. The

Sep 10, 2018 – ASME rolls out cloud-based accounting, HR, compliance software for SMEs

  Sep 10, 2018 | Janice Heng SINGAPORE – Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have been able to tap a new cloud-based software platform for their accounting, human resource and compliance solutions. The SME Cloud Exchange

Aug 31, 2018 – Changes on statutory requirements for AGM and filing of AR

  As part of on-going efforts to keep Singapore business friendly and competitive, legislative changes relating to Annual General Meetings (AGMs) and Annual Returns (ARs) timelines that will reduce the regulatory burden of companies took effect

Mar 19, 2018 – Over $800 million in Wage Credits for more than 90,000 employers by March 2018

Mar 19, 2018 Over 90,000 employers in Singapore will receive more than $800 million in payouts by 31 March 2018 under the Wage Credit Scheme (WCS). SMEs will receive the bulk of the payouts, at around

Nov 22, 2017 – Innovate for a sustainable future

Nov 22, 2017 | Prof Tan Sze Wee Sustainability in today’s business world Across the globe, businesses are turning to innovative technologies and business models that will help them become more sustainable in the long run. According

Dec 6, 2017 – Small companies go big on tech to grow

Dec 6, 2017 The babble of the crowd and the clatter of crockery is overshadowed by the blaring ringing of the phone. A harried worker rushes over, straining to decipher the staccato voice ordering a takeaway.

Nov 29, 2017 – The TPP11 benefits for smaller firms in Singapore

Nov 29, 2017 | Deborah Elms Smaller companies in Singapore often struggle to export goods and services. Even when sending items to other markets in ASEAN where nearly all products receive duty-free access, firms often face

January 19, 2016 – How to make competition work for you, not against you

January 19, 2016 | Paul MacAndrew No one really likes to lose. And while ‘a bit of healthy competition’ has been the staple mantra of sports coaches, teachers and parents for decades, it is often a

May 2, 2016 – Understanding How Financing Impacts Your Business

May 2, 2016 | Janus Lim SMEs face many challenges when it comes to financing and are often unable to obtain optimal financing for their business needs. Before applying for financing, SMEs need to identify which of the 3 broad categories they fall under:

May 3, 2016 – Three Keys to SME Success

May 3, 2016 | Quickbooks SG The world of small and medium enterprises is a world of challenges. But when it is done well and all the hard work pays off, it is also a world of

Oct 19, 2017 – Is your business changing fast enough to stay relevant for today and tomorrow?

October 19, 2017 | Roy Toh Moving into the new millennium, technology advancement has never been at a greater pace. The explosion of massive sales of smartphones and tablets have driven up the supply of smartphone

Oct 25, 2017 – Automation is unavoidable: A guide for SMEs

October 25, 2017 | Darric Hor Nearly 1 in 5 Singaporeans fear losing their jobs to automation1, according to a recent Automation and Retraining survey by recruitment firm Randstad. With automation reshaping industries as we move

Aug 2, 2017 – How to expand your business internationally – A beginner’s guide

August 2, 2017 | Raymond Lim Valued at over US20 trillion a year, global trade is predicted by the WTO to grow by 2.4 percent in 2017. Asia Pacific is expected to grow at 5.3 percent according

Nov 1, 2017 – Three key trends in digital workplaces for small & medium businesses

The modern workplace is going through a digital revolution. Changing technology trends such as bring-your-own-device (BYOD), Internet of Things (IoT) and virtual teams are impacting user behaviour, and thus transforming the workplace. Increasingly, we are seeing

Aug 23, 2017 – SMEs need cloud applications for future success

August 23, 2017 | KC Kwa Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) form the economic backbone of many a national economy. In Singapore, SMEs form close to 99% of the total number of enterprises and contribute to

Jul 25, 2017 – Going Global? Ask these questions first.

“The world is your oyster.” Going global is necessary for business expansion, be it due to the limited domestic market, better cost economics elsewhere or growth opportunities. Recently in Singapore’s Budget 2017 announcement, the Government has

Jun 28, 2017 – New Regulatory Requirement for Companies and LLPs

More transparency in the ownership and control of corporate entities On 10 March 2017, Parliament passed the Companies (Amendment) Bill and Limited Liability Partnerships (Amendment) Bill. The amendments in these Bills will take effect in phases.

Aug 16, 2017 – Digital transformation is also for SMEs

4 Steps you can do now to get on board digital transformation Analyst firm IDC early this year said that it expects digital transformation to attain macroeconomic scale over the next three to four years, changing the

May 18, 2017 – 4 Ways HR Management Can Boost Efficiency

May 18, 2017 | Jobstreet.com In today’s fast-paced world, efficiency and effectiveness is the name of the game. An efficient HR department will be able to effectively manage the number one asset of any organisation; people. Here