Past Events

2025

February

Name: Innovate, Connect, Succeed: 2025 Partners for Business Growth Seminar

Date: February 14 2025

Time: 09:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Speakers: Mr Maneesh Tripathi, Mr Albert Liew, Ms Hsien Naidu, Ms Janice Chan, Mr Mohammed Syafiq Mohd Shokri

Description: Join us at the 2025 Partners for Business Growth (PBG) Networking Seminar, where knowledge meets opportunity! This exclusive session is designed to empower businesses with the right tools, insights, and networks to navigate internationalisation successfully.

2024

December

Name: Cross-Border Strategies: Navigating E-Commerce and Global Expansion

Date: December 04 2024

Time: 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Speakers: Mr Terence Yew, Mr Syed Ali

Description: Organised by SME Centre@SICCI and supported by Amazon Global Selling, this technical workshop aims to empower local businesses in navigating the complexities of global expansion and maximising their true potential via cross-border e-commerce.

November

Name: Future-Ready Business in 2025: Scaling with Digital, AI & HR Solutions

Date: November 20 2024

Time: 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Speakers: Mr Raymond Tan, Ms Faye Soriano, Mr Ashwin Siva, Mr Landry Low, Mr Mugu Perumal, Ms Sandra Sim

Description: Join us for an insightful event featuring a diverse array of topics designed to empower SMEs! Discover how government support schemes can enhance productivity with SME Centre@SICCI and explore alternative financing options with Funding Societies. Learn about innovative AI tools such as the AI Avatar Mascot from NextGenAI that can help boost your sales and see how celebrity collaborations can enhance brand visibility.

Name: Unlocking Business Growth: Mastering TikTok and Government Tenders

Date: November 07 2024

Time: 02:00 PM - 04:30 PM

Speakers: Ms Evangeline Leong, Mr Steven Lim, Ms Michell Ling

Description: Equip essential skills to thrive on TikTok, secure government contracts, and leverage government support schemes for greater productivity!

October

Name: Accounting & Business Show Asia 2024

Date: October 16 2024

Time: 09:00 AM - 05:30 PM

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Description: Speak to our friendly team at Booth C18 from 16 to 17 October to find out more about our complimentary business advisory services that are targeted at helping SMEs start, sustain, and grow their businesses.

Name: Cultivating Growth in Asia: Unlocking Revenues in Agricultural Ventures

Date: October 03 2024

Time: 02:00 PM - 03:45 PM

Speakers: Dr Eusniati Eusoff, Mr Clive Ho

Description: In alignment with the Asian Village Festival organised by Shaabaz Events Hub happening from 3 to 6 October, join us in this perceptive workshop as our partner, Aliyah Rizq Holdings examine new revenue verticals within livestock and agricultural ventures.

August

Name: Supercharging Work with AI: Unlocking Copilot for Microsoft 365

Date: August 29 2024

Time: 02:30 PM - 05:00 PM

Speakers: Mr Anoop Manghat, Mr Mohamed Sadli

Description: As business leaders and employees, we’re constantly surrounded by news about AI, particularly its transformative power in content creation and editing.

Name: Register Your Interest: Childcare Services AI-Solutions

Date: August 05 2024

Time: 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM

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Description: In the childcare sector, ensuring the safety and security of children while maintaining operational efficiency is a critical challenge. Traditional CCTV systems, while useful for recording incidents, often lack the capability for real-time monitoring and prompt incident response. This limitation can leave staff unprepared to act swiftly, potentially escalating situations that could have been prevented.

September

Name: SME Centre@SICCI Appreciation & Networking Evening 2024: Business Strategies to Empower Your Business in the Global Arena

Date: September 19 2024

Time: 04:15 PM - 08:00 PM

Speakers: Mr Maneesh Tripathi, Mr Neil Parekh, Mdm Intan Nadia Jalil, Mr Albert Liew, Prof Lawrence Loh

Description: The SME Centre@SICCI Appreciation & Networking Evening 2024 is to provide business decision makers with practical insights and strategies to manoeuvre and thrive in an ever-changing global business environment shaped by challenges, including the rising cost of inflation, geo-political tensions, and high financial cost. Additionally, this event is organised to appreciate and bring together small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and partners who play a crucial role in driving economic growth and innovation.

July

Name: SME Centre Conference 2024

Date: July 31 2024

Time: 09:00 AM - 04:30 PM

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Description: Organised by SME Centres and supported by Enterprise Singapore, the annual SME Centre Conference is a flagship event for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The conference offers a platform for business leaders and industry experts to share their insights and experiences, addressing some of the key challenges that SMEs face on the ground.

Name: Little India Masterclass Series: Business Model Transformation

Date: July 04 2024

Time: 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM

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Description: We are thrilled to announce our Little India Masterclass Series in Business Model Transformation, specifically designed to help SMEs in Little India thrive in today’s dynamic market environment. This complimentary series is an opportunity to gain cutting-edge insights and practical strategies from industry experts, tailored to meet the unique challenges faced by brick-and-mortar businesses.

June

Name: Go-to Market: Malaysia – Unlock the Potential of Malaysian Market

Date: June 04 2024

Time: 02:30 PM - 05:00 PM

Speakers: Ms Letitia Ng, Mr Mohamed Sadli

Description: The SME Centre@SICCI, in collaboration with Paul Hype Page Co., is proud to present the second instalment of our highly anticipated internationalisation series workshop. The series is designed to equip SMEs with the essential knowledge and tools necessary for successful expansion into the dynamic Malaysian market and present enforceable strategies designed to achieve your internationalisation goals.

March

Name: AI-Driven: Cost Optimisation and Data-Centric Strategies for SMEs

Date: March 14 2024

Time: 02:30 PM - 04:30 PM

Speakers: Mr Rupam Bhattacherjee, Mr Mohamed Sadli (Momo)

Description: Unleash the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cloud computing for cost optimisation and revenue boost!

Name: AI-Driven: Cost Optimisation and Data-Centric Strategies for SMEs

Date: March 14 2024

Time: 02:30 PM - 04:30 PM

Speakers: Mr Rupam Bhattacherjee, Mr Mohamed Sadli (Momo)

Description: Being a vital part of Singapore’s economy, SMEs contribute significantly to the GDP and job opportunities. Thus, in today’s data-driven world, embracing innovative implementations like data analytics, data storytelling, digital transformation, and AI is crucial for SMEs to stay competitive and thrive.

Name: Strategic Conflict Management: Why Companies Should Embrace Mediation

Date: March 15 2024

Time: 04:30 PM - 07:00 PM

Speakers: Mr Yeong Zee Kin

Description: In recent years, there have been many initiatives to encourage the use of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), and in particular, mediation, as the first step in resolving commercial disputes.

April

Name: AI-Driven: Creating Marketing Content-at-Scale with Gen.AI for SMEs

Date: April 08 2024

Time: 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Speakers: Mr Jane Chang, Ms Dewi Sriwahyuto

Description: Been hearing all about GenAI but unsure where to begin? Fret not, this session features an easy-to-follow introduction to this ground-breaking technology!

February

Name: 2024 Budget Review & Finance Management Strategies

Date: February 22 2024

Time: 02:30 PM - 05:00 PM

Speakers: Mr Kei Chia Kok Wei, Mr William Lim, Mr Aaron Wan

Description: Join us for an insightful review of Budget 2024 as our esteemed speakers explore business strategies, finance management measures, and how the Progressive Wage Model (PWM) and PW Mark affects government contracts in relation to changes in ITQs (Invitation to Quote) (from 1 March 2024).

January

Name: Importance of Sustainable Business for Local Enterprises

Date: January 25 2024

Time: 02:30 PM - 05:00 PM

Speakers: Mr Wee Boon Siong, Ms Ngiam Shing Shian, Mr Jason Tee

Description: In an era where sustainability dominates headlines and global discussions, terms such as climate change, carbon footprint, and renewable energy are more than just buzzwords — they’re pivotal forces reshaping our world.

Name: Go-To-Market: Japan – Unveiling Myths & Navigating Business Landscape In Land Of The Rising Sun

Date: January 31 2024

Time: 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Speakers: Mr Nee Pai Chee, Mr Aaron Wan

Description: She has been one of the fastest-growing economies in the world and is home to technology and product innovation, with these markets continuing to expand. This makes it highly attractive for long-term business investment.

Name: Protecting Your Business: Safeguarding Digital Assets and Information

Date: January 16 2024

Time: 02:30 PM - 04:30 PM

Speakers: Mr Calvin Tan, Mr Aaron Wan

Description: In the dynamic landscape of the digital age, ever-evolving cyber threats such as phishing scams, data breaches and relentless ransomware attacks are ever-present.

2023

December

Name: Revitalise Your Business: Global Expansion in 2024

Date: December 07 2023

Time: 02:00 PM - 04:30 PM

Speakers: Mr Wayne Siew, Mr Mohamed Sadli (Momo)

Description: Embark on a business transformative journey with this webinar as we bid farewell to 2023’s uncertainties and explore the uncertain yet opportunistic business landscape of 2024!

November

Name: Securing Your Legacy: Early Planning for Business Succession, People and Digital Capabilities

Date: November 09 2023

Time: 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Speakers: Mr Caleb Ng, Mr Jeffery Goh, Mr Daniel Goh, Mr Jason Tee

Description: Starting a business might be easy but what about exiting from the business? Grooming your successor for business longevity or readying your business for acquisition could take many years.

Name: From Ideas to Profits: Maximising and Strategising your Intellectual Property for Business Growth

Date: November 16 2023

Time: 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Speakers: Mr Eric Khoo, Mr Lok Choon Hong, Mr Mohamed Sadli (Momo)

Description: In today’s fiercely competitive business landscape, enterprises often hold a valuable array of intangible assets such as Intellectual Property that tend to be underutilised. Join SME Centre@SICCI, IPOS International and Pintas IP House as we delve into the process of uncovering these hidden gems for business growth and expansion.

October

Name: SME: Driving A Lean Mean Machine

Date: October 24 2023

Time: 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Speakers: Ms Cassandra Nadira Lee, Ms Deepa D/O Suppiah

Description: In this workshop, we will emphasise the importance of SME owners’ mindset and openness. SMEs will learn how to adapt your businesses towards the younger generation workforce, making hiring and retention easier. However, it doesn’t stop there; we will also dive into understanding the ‘Why’s’ behind people’s actions so that the true potential of your business can be unlocked.

Name: Fireside Chat: Understanding Innovation and How to Leverage It in Your Business to Accelerate Growth

Date: October 10 2023

Time: 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Speakers: Mr Peter Tay, Mr Elvin Too, Mr Wong Hong Wai, Mr Ramachandran Rajamanickam (Moderator), Mr Clive Ho

Description: Navigating business in an uncertain world is fraught with difficulties. In the constant deliberation between “risking it all” and “missed opportunities” lies the trade-off between stagnation and super-scaling growth.

September

Name: BCG Masterclass: Harness the Power of Data to Grow Your Business

Date: September 28 2023

Time: 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Speakers: Mr Nelson Liu, Mr Oscar See

Description: As we navigate a post-pandemic world where digital transformation has been expedited, the generation of vast volumes of data presents a sea of untapped opportunities.

Name: Exploring Sustainable Business and Investment Opportunities in Malaysia for Singapore SMEs

Date: September 21 2023

Time: 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Speakers: Mr Oscar See, Mr Vinothan Tulisinathzan, Mr Sazali Baharom, Mr Prakash Nagarajan, Mr Azmir Abdullah

Description: This event is a collaborative effort between CIMB Singapore and SME Centre@SICCI (SME Centre@Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry) and aims to bring together small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to explore business opportunities and foster economic growth.

Name: SME Centre Conference 2023: From Local to Global

Date: September 13 2023

Time: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Speakers: Mr Jesher Loi, Mr Leong Der Yao, Ms Selena Ling, Mr Nigel Lee, Mr Gary Ong, Mr Fu Zhikang, Mr Richard Koh, Mr Alif Adam, Mr Roy Tan, Mr Azhar Othman, Ms Ng Jiak See, Mr Kelvin Kee, Ms Emily Pham

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August

Name: Maximise Your Productivity with Office 365

Date: August 17 2023

Time: 02:00 PM - 04:30 PM

Speakers: Mr Azmi Bin Aziz, Mr Aaron Wan

Description: Learn more about Digital Transformation with SME Centre@SICCI and Maximise Your Productivity with Office 365.

Name: Partners for Business Growth Networking Event 2023: Expand Your Horizon, Unlock ASEAN’s Post-Covid Potential

Date: August 18 2023

Time: 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Speakers: Ms Aparna Bharadwaj, Ms Munal Rathore, Mr Brien Chua, Mr Tom Goh, Mr Rong Yao, Dr Boonchai Hongcharu, Mr Ivan Chang, Mr Heng Koon How

Description: The global business landscape has undergone a seismic shift in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. As economies gradually recover and restrictions ease, it is crucial for businesses to explore new avenues for growth and recovery. At this critical juncture, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) emerges as a beacon of opportunity, offering a promising destination for businesses looking to expand and rebuild.

July

Name: The #FutureofWork Belongs to SMEs Who Adopt HR Agility

Date: July 27 2023

Time: 02:00 PM - 04:30 PM

Speakers: Mr Abu Sofian Eunos, Ms Deepa Suppiah

Description: How to Stay Ahead of the HR Agility Methodology With artificial intelligence, generativeAI and geo-political instability, how can SMEs today remain competitive, adapt to challenges and not just survive this storm but thrive?

June

Name: Internationalisation Series: Market Opportunities Across Southeast Asia – Malaysia

Date: June 27 2023

Time: 02:00 PM - 04:30 PM

Speakers: Ms Ili Salsabila Abd Razak, Mr Mike Krishnan

Description: The SME Centre@SICCI, in collaboration with Orissa International, is organising the fourth workshop in the workshop series to help companies explore market opportunities across Southeast Asia. In this session, the focus will be on Malaysia.

May

Name: SME Centre@SICCI Appreciation Night: Surviving and Thriving: The Keys to Business Resilience (BAs)

Date: May 30 2023

Time: 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Speakers: Mr Song Seng Wun, Mr Albert Liew, Mr Danny Phua

Description: To show appreciation to our SME clients, we have specially curated a wonderful night of insightful sharing sessions led by industry experts and lively conversations and connections over food and drinks, just for you!

Name: SME Centre@SICCI Appreciation Night: Surviving and Thriving: The Keys to Business Resilience

Date: May 30 2023

Time: 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Speakers: Mr Song Seng Wun, Mr Albert Liew, Mr Danny Phua

Description: To show appreciation to our SME clients, we have specially curated a wonderful night of insightful sharing sessions led by industry experts and lively conversations and connections over food and drinks, just for you!

April

Name: Digital Marketing Series: 2023 Digital Marketing Strategies

Date: April 18 2023

Time: 02:30 PM - 04:30 PM

Speakers: Mr Walter Lim, Mr Syed Ali

Description: This event reveals to B2B business owners the tips, tricks and trends in social media and how different social networks work for various audiences. It will also discuss best practices for content creation on specific digital marketing channels and free Kickstarter tools for creation.

March

Name: Embracing Sustainability in Your Business Today with Digital Technologies for a Better Future

Date: March 24 2023

Time: 02:30 PM - 04:30 PM

Speakers: Ms Chan Mei Yee

Description: Making sustainability-driven investment decisions takes reliable, comparable data from sources, including companies. Digitising data on environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters enables companies to produce fit-for-purpose sustainability reporting that can power decision-making.

Name: Cybersecurity Defense and PDPA Compliance: Protect Your Data From Cyber-Theft

Date: March 23 2023

Time: 02:30 PM - 05:00 PM

Speakers: Mr Khairul Azam Ahmad, Ms Irene Chan, Mr Mohamed Sadli (Momo)

Description: This event aims to ease the burden of business leaders by highlighting the most significant cybersecurity challenges across the business sector and the potential remedies to address them. We will also be sharing the importance of PDPA compliance and how an organization which complies with PDPA can gain: Trust, Credibility, and Confidence in clients and build sustainability.

February

Name: Private: BUDGET 2023: DELVING DEEPER

Date: February 17 2023

Time: 02:30 PM - 04:30 PM

Speakers: Aaron Wan, Mike Krishnan, Jonathan Surya

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Name: Digital Marketing Series: 2023 Digital Marketing Strategies

Date: February 21 2023

Time: 02:30 PM - 04:30 PM

Speakers: Walter Lim, Syed Ali

Description: Make Your Website Conversion Friendly

January

Name: Cybersecurity Defense and PDPA Compliance

Date: January 13 2023

Time: 02:30 PM - 04:30 PM

Speakers: Mr Khairul Azam Ahmad, Mr Ken Siow, Mr Mohamed Sadli (Momo)

Description: This event aims to ease the burden of business leaders by highlighting the most significant cybersecurity challenges across the business sector and the potential remedies to address them. We will also be sharing the importance of PDPA compliance and how an organization which complies with PDPA can gain: Trust, Credibility, and Confidence in clients and build sustainability.

Name: Cybersecurity Defense and PDPA Compliance

Date: January 12 2023

Time: 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Speakers: Mr Khairul Azam Ahmad, Mr Ken Siow, Mr Mohamed Sadli (Momo)

Description: This event aims to ease the burden of business leaders by highlighting the most significant cybersecurity challenges across the business sector and the potential remedies to address them. We will also be sharing the importance of PDPA compliance and how an organization which complies with PDPA can gain: Trust, Credibility, and Confidence in clients and build sustainability.

2022

November

Name: Sandbox Somerset

Date: November 25 2022

Time: 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Speakers: Mr Oscar See

Description: Sandbox Somerset, organized by Invade in partnership with Somerset Belt, and powered by the National Youth Council, is an annual event featuring 100 Somerset Youth founders spanning across the Creative, Retail, and F&B industries.

Name: Industry Transformation 5.0: SkillsFuture Advice

Date: November 08 2022

Time: 02:30 PM - 04:30 PM

Speakers: Mr Ramesh Muthusamy, Mr Aaron Wan

Description: Change has always been a painful process in which many companies struggle to adapt. The dawn of the industrial revolution has herald many new productive methods, propelling innovators to new heights while at the same causing obsolescence to companies who are unable to adapt. Thanks to the new information age, companies are now able to understand the current technology & Innovations and adapt early. However, questions remained.

December

Name: Happier & Healthier employees drive growth and profit

Date: December 08 2022

Time: 02:30 PM - 04:45 PM

Speakers: Mr Rui Savio Dass, Mr Sanjeev Magotra, Ms Dawn M. C Sim, Ms Regina Lim

Description: When the employee is in a positive state of mind, most of the time, this equates to a happier employee. And we know that happier employees are more productive and are less likely to quit. Hence, Happier & Healthier employees should be an important goal. Big question now is how can we achieve this? While company policies and trained managers are key, technology can help!

September

Name: Financing for Business in an Uncertain and Volatile Market

Date: September 21 2022

Time: 06:30 PM - 09:30 PM

Speakers: Mr Heng Koon How, Mr Anthony Poh, Mr Samuel Tan

Description: In an environment with rising interest rates and increasing trade wars, it is important for each business to review their financing framework to ensure resilience and long term sustainability.

Name: Accelerate Your Digital Transformation And Modernise Your Business Practices With Automation

Date: September 20 2022

Time: 02:30 PM - 04:30 PM

Speakers: Dr Edna Chan, Mr Liu Siyong, Mr Jason Tee

Description: Learn how to use better use technology and data analytic to grow your business

August

Name: Spreading Your Wings, Expanding Your Reach Beyond Singapore

Date: August 25 2022

Time: 02:30 PM - 04:30 PM

Speakers: Mr Aaron Wan

Description: Find out the importance and benefits of internationalisation.

Name: SME Centre Conference 2022: Navigating The Future Of Sustainability

Date: August 31 2022

Time: 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Speakers: Ms Fang Eu Lin, Mr Benjamin Towell, Mr Nigel Lee, Mr Mayur Singh, Mr Benjamin Chun

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July

Name: Achieving Business and Finance Sustainability For SMEs in 2022

Date: July 26 2022

Time: 02:30 PM - 04:00 PM

Speakers: Sheena Ang , Clive Ho

Description: Learn about the sustainability landscape in Singapore and key developments

June

Name: Digital Marketing Series: Social Media Marketing Strategy for Business In 2022

Date: June 21 2022

Time: 02:30 PM - 04:30 PM

Speakers: Walter Lim, Mohamed Sadli (Momo Li)

Description: Understand how social media channels like Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, Linkedin, Youtube & others work

May

Name: Digital Marketing Series: Maximize your Business Potential with Search Engine Optimization

Date: May 31 2022

Time: 02:30 PM - 04:30 PM

Speakers: Mr Marcus Wong; Mr Syed Ali

Description: Find out how digital marketing and local SEO can improve your business visibility

April

Name: Financial Resilience: Funding Solutions for SMEs

Date: April 13 2022

Time: 02:30 PM - 04:30 PM

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Name: Industry 4.0 Transformation: 4th Industrial Revolution, Digital readiness, automation and technology

Date: April 01 2022

Time: 02:30 PM - 04:30 PM

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February

Name: Speakers’ Profile Ms Ms Angeline Suparto Managing Director, Angeline Suparto Law Corporation Angeline Suparto is qualified to practice in Singapore, Hong Kong, England and Wales, and Australia. She established Angeline Suparto and Company (subsequently corporatized into Angeline Suparto Law Corporation) and its Jakarta associated law office back in 2001. She is now a Senior Consultant (non-resident) of the Jakarta associated law office Tuah & Suparto. With over 36 years’ experience in the field, she has represented and advised private clients,multinational corporations, publicly-listed companies, government-linked corporations,statutory boards, foreign government agencies, and small and medium enterprises on cross-border transactions and the legal aspects of investing and doing business in Indonesia Ms Deepa Suppiah Manager, Business Advisory Ms Deepa Suppiah has been with SME Centre @ SICCI for 3 years. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from Singapore Institute of Management. Her experience working in the Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical has given her the opportunity to meet many potential clients and assist them in building their business. She has executed various marketing & sales campaigns to promote her business and build her customer portfolio. She is always looking forward to be a part in building SMEs future developments by identifying their business needs and proposing the right solutions. Speaker (s): Ms Angeline Suparto Date: Tuesday, February 22 2022 Time: 02:30 PM - 04:30 PM Venue: Online Zoom Tel: 62222855 Email: events@www.smecentre-sicci.sg

Date: February 22 2022

Time: 02:30 PM - 04:30 PM

Speakers: Ms Angeline Suparto

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January

Name: Cyber resilience and Data Protection: Shift towards advanced technologies

Date: January 25 2022

Time: 02:30 PM - 04:30 PM

Speakers: Mr Andy Prakash

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2021

December

Name: Singapore Green Plan 2030: Sustainability – Strategic Competitive Advantage for SMEs in the New Normal!

Date: December 14 2021

Time: 02:30 PM - 04:30 PM

Speakers: Mr Wee Chin Chuan

Description: Join us in this webinar to gain insights on the rationale, goals and key performance indicators (KPI) of “Sustainability business and operating models”. Find out how SMEs can reconfigure themselves in order to meet increasingly stricter sustainability requirements expected of large buyers, and institutions providing finance to businesses.

November

Name: [eCommerce Webinar] 3 Easy Ways to Succeed in the New Retail

Date: November 30 2021

Time: 02:30 PM - 04:30 PM

Speakers: Mr Gabriel Xu, Mr Aaron Wan

Description: Join us in this webinar as we explore the different marketing campaigns, social commerce trends and logistics solutions to succeed in the new retail of eCommerce!

September

Name: Government Schemes to Assist Business Owners Adopt Technology & Tackle Manpower Concerns

Date: September 29 2021

Time: 03:00 PM - 04:15 PM

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Description: Is your business more than 2 years old? Are you pivoting your business in response to the new norm? Or simply, expanding the workforce to support your growth?

Name: SME Centre Conference 2021: Unleash Business Growth, Transform for Success

Date: September 23 2021

Time: 09:30 AM - 01:00 PM

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Name: Innovate Your Business Model: How You Can Pivot Your Business in a Pandemic

Date: September 07 2021

Time: 02:30 PM - 04:30 PM

Speakers: Mr Mark Stuart, Mr Saleem

Description: Mark is a sought-after trainer and speaker of award-winning training company Anagram Group, who trains over 350+ MNCs, government agencies, and universities in Innovation, Leadership and Soft Skills. Mark is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) – one of only 15% of speakers globally with this qualification – the speaking profession’s highest earned designation, based on revenue, bookings and performance. Mark is one of a handful of speakers/trainers in Singapore with this globally recognised accreditation.

Name: Business Diagnostics

Date: September 25 2021

Time: 01:00 PM - 06:00 PM

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October

Name: [NEW DATE] The 6 Step Contactless Talent Attraction Plan

Date: October 12 2021

Time: 02:30 PM - 04:30 PM

Speakers: Mr Eugene Goh, Mr Niran

Description: Mr Niranjana K. Doraraj Manager, Business Advisory Mr Niran holds a keen interest to help businesses and individuals understand and maximize their potential. He particularly enjoys developing and ideating with diverse individuals from various backgrounds, which gives him an opportunity to learn and be inspired by them. Mr Niran joined the SME Centre in September 2018, with a combined background of over 9 years in advisory, auditing and start-ups. His experience spans across various MNCs, SMEs and not-for-profit Organisations, in a multitude of sectors, and covers areas such as risk management strategies, business processes, business continuity management, marketing and human capital development. He holds an honours degree in Mathematics with a minor in Economics from SIM University, and a postgraduate degree with distinction in Finance from RMIT University. His education and experience combined provides him with strategic and analytical acumen, enabling him to have a diverse understanding of various business challenges and to help them customize various practical solutions. Speaker (s): Mr Eugene Goh, Mr Niran Date: Tuesday, October 12 2021 Time: 02:30 PM - 04:30 PM Venue: Online Zoom Tel: 62222855 Email: events@www.smecentre-sicci.sg

August

Name: The best Generals Win Wars: How to take your Business Overseas!

Date: August 05 2021

Time: 02:30 PM - 04:30 AM

Speakers: Mr Anwar Jumabhoy, Mr R Gunalan

Description: Anwar Jumabhoy is a product of many experiences. He has built drilling rigs, sold marine equipment, sold burgers, sold franchises, taught children’s gymnastics, computer skills and managed a group of budget hotels. He has worked in, or, invested in businesses that have operated in; Indonesia, Thailand, China, India, United Kingdom and Australia. His experiences with both traditional and technology companies operating across the region are sought after by entrepreneurs seeking growth opportunities.

July

Name: Uncomplicated Website Strategies

Date: July 15 2021

Time: 02:30 PM - 04:30 PM

Speakers: Ms Giulia Cian Seren & Ms Kameshwari

Description: Giulia Cian Seren is a CMO-level digital marketing consultant. She started her marketing journey in 2011 while at university in Italy and has been running her company Juicy Pickles in Singapore since 2017. She specialises in helping small “cottage” businesses grow through the internet, with her online courses, mentoring, and consulting services. In 2020 alone, she’s helped 73 different companies from 7 countries.

June

Name: Tamil Webinar: E-Commerce & Digital Transformation for SMEs

Date: June 22 2021

Time: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM

Speakers: Mr Rajakumar Chandra, Ms Deepa Suppiah, Mr Rajkumar Thanapalan

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May

Name: Business Clinic

Date: May 20 2021

Time: 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM

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Name: Driving Growth through Digital Marketing Analytics

Date: May 18 2021

Time: 02:30 PM - 04:30 PM

Speakers: Ms. Francine Martindale, Ms. Sudha Thiagarajan

Description: Modern customers require more responsive and personalised service through channels with which they are comfortable with. Massive data collection efforts and technology have made the analysis of customer behaviour, marketing effectiveness and business strategy easier for SMEs.

April

Name: TALENT ACQUISITION STRATEGIES FOR YOUR BUSINESS

Date: April 29 2021

Time: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Speakers: Mr Niranjana K. Doraraj, Mr Lewis Garrad, Mr Akshat Joshi, Mr Stephen Nathan

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Name: Business Clinic for SICCI Members – 2021

Date: April 15 2021

Time: 02:00 PM - 04:30 PM

Speakers: SME Centre Business Advisors

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March

Name: Financing for SMEs

Date: March 17 2021

Time: 02:30 PM - 04:30 PM

Speakers: Mr Aaron Wan, Ms Yee Ling Teng, Ms Brenda Khoo, Ms Esther Lee

Description: Prior to joining as a Business Advisor, Aaron has worked in listed companies and social enterprises in the Furniture, Training and FMCG sectors. He has progressively taken up roles ranging from Account Manager, Project Sales Manager to Brand representative.

Name: Business Clinic for SICCI Members – 2021

Date: March 18 2021

Time: 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Speakers: SME Centre Business Advisors

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February

Name: Reinvent Your Business Model: How to seize transformative growth in the new disruption

Date: February 03 2021

Time: 02:30 PM - 04:00 PM

Speakers: Ms Nina Tan, Mr Syed Saleem Ali Shah

Description: Studies have shown that majority of companies have done so through business model innovation. Established SMEs can conceive, implement, test and roll-out world changing products and services just as well. Learn to create new business model targeting an entirely new customer.

Name: Business Clinic for SICCI Members – 2021

Date: February 18 2021

Time: 02:00 PM - 04:30 PM

Speakers: SME Centre Business Advisors

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January

Name: Reinvent Your Business Model: How to seize transformative growth in the new disruption

Date: January 27 2021

Time: 02:30 PM - 04:30 PM

Speakers: Ms Nina Tan, Ms Kameshwari Jayapragas, Mr Stephen Nathan

Description: Studies have shown that majority of companies have done so through business model innovation. Established SMEs can conceive, implement, test and roll-out world changing products and services just as well. Learn to create new business model targeting an entirely new customer.

2020

December

Name: Support for Businesses to Digitalise

Date: December 12 2020

Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 AM

Speakers: Mr Rajkumar T, Mr R Gunalan

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Name: The New Way Forward x Internationalisation

Date: December 02 2020

Time: 02:30 PM - 04:30 PM

Speakers: Ms Tonya Tan, Mr Phua Shi Jiang, Mr Stephen Nathan

Description: As the world recovers from COVID-19 and countries regain their footing, the economic environment and state of industry is starting to recover slowly. Is now the right time to prepare for Internationalisation as the economy recuperates?

November

Name: Business Clinic for SICCI Members

Date: November 25 2020

Time: 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Speakers:

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October

Name: Webinar in Tamil: Social Media and Digitalisation for SMEs

Date: October 28 2020

Time: 02:30 PM - 04:00 PM

Speakers: Ms Sunitha M, Mr Rajkumar Thanapalan

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Name: HR Webinar: Strengthen And Sustain Company Culture

Date: October 21 2020

Time: 02:30 PM - 04:30 PM

Speakers: Ms Kanika Singh, Ms Karpagam JyahRaman, Mr Stephen Nathan

Description: Despite the disruption and grim economic outlook, the changing workplace demands that managers move from boss to coach. Creating a strong organisational culture that is adaptive in real-time is crucial for sustainability and growth.

Name: Successfully Securing Business Loans

Date: October 09 2020

Time: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Speakers: Mr Parthiban Murugaiyan, Ms Elina Yeo

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September

Name: Webinar : Marketing Series

Date: September 09 2020

Time: 02:30 PM - 04:15 PM

Speakers: Mr Benjamin Chong, Mr Rajkumar Thanapalan , Mr Stephen Nathan

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Name: How Education Companies are Adapting to the New Normal with Digital Solutions

Date: September 09 2020

Time: 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Speakers: Ms Irene Teo, Mr Anip Sharma, Ms Camille Chen, Mr Arjuna Raj, Mr Gunalan

Description: The Covid-19 pandemic has transformed the way many businesses operate. Educational services have since overcome the physical constraints due to the safe distance measures by adopting digital means to enable online learning to engage their students.

August

Name: Webinar : Marketing Series

Date: August 26 2020

Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Speakers: Mr Benjamin Chong, Mr Niranjana K Doraraj

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July

Name: Financial Management for Start-Ups & SMEs

Date: July 17 2020

Time: 02:30 PM - 04:00 PM

Speakers: Mr Alan Luk, Mr Syed Saleem Ali Shah

Description: Financial management is one of the core capabilities in all business. Sound financial management will help to build a successful and sustainable business

June

Name: Webinar – Branding to sell when no one is buying

Date: June 26 2020

Time: 02:30 pm - 03:30 pm

Speakers: SMECentre@SICCI,SME Centre@Little India

Description: Faced with the prospect of slow growth, companies are confronting a ‘new normal’. In the midst of uncertainty, entrepreneurs and sales leaders are trying to overcome the challenges and continue to keep their business afloat. People and companies need a new mindset.

Name: Managing Workforce to ensure Business Continuity in the New Normal

Date: June 18 2020

Time: 02:30 pm - 04:00 pm

Speakers: SMECentre@SICCI,SME Centre@Little India

Description: As companies prepare to reinvent and ramp up their business models, it is important to go deeper on strategic workforce planning. As business owners and HR managers, you will need to adapt and rethink to the post-pandemic ways of working and it will be crucial to manage your workforce to build resilience.

April

Name: Financial Resilience: Analysing and Forecasting Finance in this challenging time

Date: April 23 2020

Time: 02:30 pm - 04:30 pm

Speakers: SMECentre@SICCI,SME Centre@Little India

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Name: Webinar: Digitalise & Continue Business

Date: April 15 2020

Time: 02:30 pm - 04:30 pm

Speakers: SMECentre@SICCI,SME Centre@Little India

Description: Amidst the uncertainties created by COVID-19, one of the significant challenges is dealing with telecommuting during circuit breaker policy. Enterprises are encouraged to plan and implement Business Continuity Plans (BCP) to minimise disruption to their operations and ensure that business remains viable during this phase. With the majority of successful businesses using technology to compete globally, this transition could be the ideal time to embark on your digital journey. Join us to learn processes, infrastructures and business functions to minimise operational disruptions.

March

Name: Turning Crisis into Opportunity Riding through the COVID-19

Date: March 11 2020

Time: 03:00 pm - 05:00 pm

Speakers: SMECentre@SICCI,SME Centre@Little India

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Name: Internationalisation: ASEAN – Entering New Markets & Seizing the Growth Opportunities Amid Uncertainties

Date: March 12 2020

Time: 02:30 pm - 04:30 pm

Speakers: SME Center

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Name: Digital Marketing: Webinar for SME’s

Date: March 18 2020

Time: 02:00 pm - 05:00 pm

Speakers:

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February

Name: Cancelled: Digital Marketing Series: Engage Customers Through Social Media

Date: February 13 2020

Time: 03:00 pm - 05:30 pm

Speakers: SME Centre@Little India

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January

Name: Digital Disruption – Transform and Grow

Date: January 23 2020

Time: 02:30 pm - 05:00 pm

Speakers: SMECentre@SICCI

Description: Digital disruption is changing the business landscape of many companies. The use of powerful digital technologies creates opportunities and may pose threats for businesses that do not transform. Knowing the disruptive environment will allow for businesses to plan and get ahead. To succeed in this volatile environment, you must understand how to disrupt.

Name: Digital Marketing Series: Retail 4.0

Date: January 22 2020

Time: 03:00 pm - 05:30 pm

Speakers: SME Centre@Little India

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2019

December

Name: Make your Content Work

Date: December 12 2019

Time: 02:30 pm - 05:00 pm

Speakers: SMECentre@SICCI

Description: Is your digital marketing content representing your product and services well? Structuring your content is crucial to attract new audience and to retain existing customers. Hear from our speakers who will share on leveraging the Google framework to create effective content for a successful marketing campaign. Learn how to execute the created content on digital platform especially YouTube and Facebook.

Name: Business Growth Series: Effective Marketing

Date: December 11 2019

Time: 03:00 pm - 05:30 pm

Speakers: SME Centre@Little India

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November

Name: Innovation starts with People-28 Nov@11.30am

Date: November 28 2019

Time: 11:30 am - 02:00 pm

Speakers: SMECentre@SICCI

Description: In the fast-changing world, it is not a question of “why must we innovate?”, but “how can we innovate?”. Innovation starts in minds first, before it takes any material form. By gaining an in-depth understanding of people, we are able to develop successful innovations that directly fulfill people’s core needs. This approach outcompetes others.

Name: Privacy Statement The SME Centres are an initiative under Enterprise Singapore and that all information, personal or otherwise, provided to or collected by the SME Centres will be disclosed to Enterprise Singapore and is vested in the interest of Enterprise Singapore at all times. By giving your details herein you consent that Enterprise Singapore/SME Centre@Little India may use, process and disclose all information, personal or otherwise, that is provided by or collected from me to its agents, partners, and/or authorised service providers, for the purposes of government policy and grant reviews, SME Centre programme activities and customer satisfaction surveys, and SME Centre programme audits. Speaker (s): SME Centre@Little India Date: Wednesday, November 20 2019 Time: 03:00 pm - 05:30 pm Venue:

Date: November 20 2019

Time: 03:00 pm - 05:30 pm

Speakers: SME Centre@Little India

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October

Name: Is your brand ready for international expansion?

Date: October 22 2019

Time: 02:30 pm - 05:00 pm

Speakers: SMECentre@SICCI

Description: How can you make informed decisions when intending to expand overseas? Whether you are evaluating to internationalise or have already decided on entering a particular market, business owners can make better decisions on internationalisation by asking and finding the answers to the right questions.

September

Name: Jewellery Sector Practices & The Changing Trends

Date: September 25 2019

Time: 03:00 pm - 05:30 pm

Speakers: SME Centre@Little India

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Name: Planning Contingent Workforce – 19 Sep,19(2.30pm-5pm)

Date: September 19 2019

Time: 02:30 pm - 05:00 pm

Speakers: SMECentre@SICCI

Description: Economic uncertainty is pushing more employers towards increasing their contingent workforce program. Companies are expected to draw strategies to use more short-term employees over the next few years.

August

Name: SME Centre@Little India : How does Data Protection Act apply to small businesses?

Date: August 23 2019

Time: 03:00 pm - 05:30 pm

Speakers: SME Centre@Little India

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Name: India 101 : Internationalisation Conference -29 Aug 2019

Date: August 29 2019

Time: 09:30 am - 05:00 pm

Speakers: SMECentre@SICCI,SICCI

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July

Name: SME Centre@Little India : Business Growth Series: Manpower Management

Date: July 16 2019

Time: 03:00 pm - 05:30 pm

Speakers: SME Centre@Little India

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Name: Business Finance 2019(25 July, 2pm-5pm)

Date: July 25 2019

Time: 02:00 pm - 05:00 pm

Speakers: SMECentre@SICCI

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June

Name: SME Centre@Little India : Business Growth Series: Cashflow Management

Date: June 26 2019

Time: 03:00 pm - 05:30 pm

Speakers: SME Centre@Little India

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Name: Cyber Hygiene At The Workplace (27- June – 2019, 2.30 pm – 5pm)

Date: June 27 2019

Time: 02:30 pm - 05:00 pm

Speakers: SMECentre@SICCI

Description: Your security is only as strong as your weakest link. Join us to understand the key vulnerabilities in an organisation and get to know how you could do your part to safeguard your SME against Cyber-attacks.

May

Name: SME Centre@Little India : Fuel To Boost Productivity; Profit Strategies for F&B Business(29 May, 3-5.30pm)

Date: May 29 2019

Time: 03:00 pm - 05:30 pm

Speakers: SME Centre@Little India

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Name: SME HR Series-Compliance on Personal Data Protection Act and Government Schemes

Date: May 24 2019

Time: 02:00 pm - 05:00 pm

Speakers: SME Centre@SICCI & SNEF

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Name: Internationalisation Series: Building Your Business Regionally

Date: May 09 2019

Time: 03:00 pm - 05:00 pm

Speakers: SMECentre@SICCI

Description: Expanding businesses outside of Singapore has been challenging. With a tight and limited domestic market, Singapore companies see the need to expand regionally into Southeast Asia in the drive to grow revenue and expand outreach. Countries such as Indonesia, Vietnam and Philippines continue to attract Singapore companies with high growth potential with each country’s unique strengths and benefits.

April

Name: SME Centre@Little India : e-Commerce – A Game Changer For Your Business (24 April,3-6pm)

Date: April 24 2019

Time: 03:00 pm - 06:00 pm

Speakers: SME Centre@Little India

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Name: SME HR Series on Internationalisation and Government Support Programmes

Date: April 23 2019

Time: 02:00 pm - 05:00 pm

Speakers: SME Centre@SICCI & SNEF

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Name: SME Centre Conference 2019

Date: April 17 2019

Time: 09:00 am - 05:00 pm

Speakers:

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March

Name: Moving From Compliance To Commitment

Date: March 19 2019

Time: 03:00 pm - 05:00 pm

Speakers: SME Centre@Little India

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Name: ARE YOU ALIGNED? Business Compliance 2019

Date: March 25 2019

Time: 02:00 pm - 05:30 pm

Speakers: SMECentre@SICCI

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February

Name: Capability Building and Support for Businesses

Date: February 09 2019

Time: 03:00 pm - 05:30 pm

Speakers: SME Centre@Little India

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Name: Red Flags of Internal SME Fraud

Date: February 13 2019

Time: 02:30 pm - 05:00 pm

Speakers: SMECentre@SICCI

Description: Many SME owners are focused on managing operations and revenue generation, resulting in limited attention being paid to accounting controls and processes. These oversights can lead to fraudulent schemes by employees and / or third parties that can span years.

January

Name: Internationalisation Series: Brand Protection

Date: January 23 2019

Time: 02:30 pm - 05:00 pm

Speakers: SMECentre@SICCI

Description: As reported by Mark Monitor, globally 47% of brand owners lose sales revenues as a result of counterfeit.

Name: Digital Marketing For SMEs

Date: January 10 2019

Time: 02:30 pm - 05:00 pm

Speakers: SMECentre@SICCI

Description: Digital marketing could either create opportunities when done well or be a threat.

1970

January

Name: Data Protection for your Business

Date: January 01 1970

Time:

Speakers: Mr Saju S Pillai, Mr Stephen Nathan

Description: Many SME owners are focused on managing operations and revenue generation, resulting in limited attention being paid to accounting controls and processes.

2018

December

Name: Essential HR Tips for Small Businesses

Date: December 13 2018

Time: 03:00 pm - 05:00 pm

Speakers: SME Centre@Little India

Description:

November

Name: Win & Retain Customers In A Hyper-Competitive Economy

Date: November 29 2018

Time: 03:00 pm - 05:00 pm

Speakers: SME Centre@Little India

Description:

Name: Create a High Performance “A” Team

Date: November 22 2018

Time: 03:00 pm - 05:30 pm

Speakers: SMECentre@SICCI

Description: Most SMEs face ongoing challenges because of High Competition, Rising Business Cost, Empowered Customers and Disruptive Technologies. Understandably, business owners tend to focus their energy in tackling these issues and crafting new opportunities.

Name: SME Workshop on Digital Transformation in HR and Government Support Programmes for Hiring PMETs

Date: November 20 2018

Time: 02:00 pm - 05:00 pm

Speakers: SME Centre@SICCI & SNEF

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Name: Springboard your SME – Alternative Financing for SMEs

Date: November 01 2018

Time: 02:30 pm - 04:30 pm

Speakers: SMECentre@SICCI

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October

Name: Why Do My Best Employees Leave and How Do I Stop Them?

Date: October 11 2018

Time: 02:30 pm - 05:30 pm

Speakers: SMECentre@SICCI

Description: Losing a talented employee can have adverse implications on employee morale, productivity and can hit the company financially too.

September

Name: SME Briefing on HR Technology and Government Support Programmes

Date: September 19 2018

Time: 02:00 pm - 05:00 pm

Speakers: SME Centre@SICCI & SNEF

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Name: Digital Transformation: Disrupt or Be Disrupted

Date: September 06 2018

Time: 03:00 pm - 05:00 pm

Speakers: SMECentre@SICCI

Description: New business models enabled by digital technologies have disrupted many businesses, regardless of their sizes, from the small brick and mortar retail store to large multi-national corporations.

August

Name: Service Excellence – Ensuring Customer Retention And Long-Lasting Loyalty

Date: August 30 2018

Time: 03:00 pm - 05:00 pm

Speakers: SMECentre@SICCI

Description: Customer Services skills have become an essential component for SMEs to offer higher quality services and to secure their customers’ loyalty level.

Name: Fully Booked! Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Improve Operational Efficiency & the Future of Work

Date: August 14 2018

Time: 03:00 pm - 05:00 pm

Speakers: SMECentre@SICCI

Description: Businesses are in a very challenging economy and it’s imperative to be operationally effective to remain competitive in their industry.

July

Name: Intellectual Property – is it my Golden Goose?

Date: July 26 2018

Time: 03:00 pm - 05:00 pm

Speakers: SMECentre@SICCI

Description: As a business owner, you wish to grow your business by leveraging on your tangible and intangible assets.

Name: Fully Booked! Marketing Series: Designing a Customer-Centric Brand to Boost Your Business

Date: July 19 2018

Time: 02:30 pm - 05:30 pm

Speakers: SMECentre@SICCI

Description: In today’s hyper-competitive economy and with very smart and savvy customers who are not buying products and services like they used to, businesses are finding it increasingly challenging to attract and convert customers.

June

Name: SME Briefing on HR Technology and Government Support Programmes

Date: June 13 2018

Time: 02:00 pm - 05:00 pm

Speakers: SME Centre@SICCI & SNEF

Description: The Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF) together with the SME Centre@SICCI will be organising a SME briefing on the Future of HR and Government Support Programmes.

May

Name: Marketing Series: Building Your Digital Marketing Strategy

Date: May 24 2018

Time: 03:00 pm - 05:00 pm

Speakers: SMECentre@SICCI

Description: Be on your way to building a digital marketing strategy for your business.

Name: #DecodingCompensation: To Attract, Engage & Retain Talent

Date: May 22 2018

Time: 03:00 pm - 05:00 pm

Speakers: SMECentre@SICCI

Description: Today one of the major shifts are occurring in the thinking and practices of Salary and Compensation.

April

Name: Productivity Series: Importance of Applying 5S Techniques in Your Business

Date: April 26 2018

Time: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Speakers: SMECentre@SICCI

Description: In today’s competitive environment, smart companies are fueling growth through leaner operations.

Name: E-Commerce 101: Getting Your Business Online

Date: April 25 2018

Time: 03:00 pm - 05:00 pm

Speakers: SMECentre@SICCI

Description: Making a choice between selling online through an eCommerce store, and selling in physical store can be difficult. Not only that, but it’s also one of the most important decisions your business will ever have to make.

March

Name: Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Business Women Wing – Niche Networking Session

Date: March 19 2018

Time: 01:30 pm - 04:30 pm

Speakers:

Description: Succeeding in Business & Industrial forays has always been in the DNA of Gujarati women since time immemorial.

Name: Fund Your Strategic Plans & Expand Your Business in 2018

Date: March 27 2018

Time: 02:00 pm - 05:30 pm

Speakers: SMECentre@SICCI

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Name: SPIN-ing to Winning: Crafting An Effective Business Proposal After A Client Meeting

Date: March 06 2018

Time: 03:00 pm - 05:00 pm

Speakers: SMECentre@SICCI

Description: The purpose of a proposal is to obtain the buy-in of the decision makers and increase the possibility of a sales closure.

January

Name: Grow Your Business In 2018

Date: January 08 2018

Time: 03:00 pm - 05:00 pm

Speakers: SMECentre@SICCI

Description: Grants to defray automation cost, Toolkit to assist with marketing & Learn from SME Owners who received funding!

2017

December

Name: Top 5 Obstacles Companies Face And How To Overcome Them

Date: December 14 2017

Time: 02:30 pm - 05:30 pm

Speakers: SMECentre@SICCI

Description: To realize a competitive advantage, small-business leaders must address five common obstacles:

Name: Marketing Series: Aligning Your Corporate Brand Across Internal & External Stakeholders

Date: December 07 2017

Time: 03:00 pm - 05:00 pm

Speakers: SMECentre@SICCI

Description: This short workshop introduces the concept of alignment of your company brand across different stakeholders. It provides a perspective on internal branding and its impact on a company’s external offering in the context of today’s very different, technologically advanced, rapidly changing and ever questioning marketplace.

November

Name: Service Excellence: Excite, Engage & Expand Your Customer’s Base Through Enhancing Customer Experience

Date: November 29 2017

Time: 02:30 pm - 05:30 pm

Speakers: SMECentre@SICCI

Description: In the past, businesses started with the simple equation of … “I need” + “You have” = Business Deal

August

Name: A*Star Sharing on Digital Tools for Productivity: SIMTech wfMOBILE™

Date: August 31 2017

Time: 03:00 pm - 05:00 pm

Speakers: SMECentre@SICCI

Description: SMEs today are under pressure to transform digitally to continue to remain competitive in a difficult business climate. Many SMEs today still rely on paper based systems to record and transmit information from one party to another and this often leads to issues of mistakes, miscommunication and overall low productivity.

Name: HR Series: Diversity Management – Why it matters!

Date: August 24 2017

Time: 02:30 pm - 05:30 pm

Speakers: Mr Chung Fook-Mun, Mr Mohamad Ibrahim Shaik Dawood,

Description: Segment 1 : Singapore has become more socially diverse in recent years and much of this has come about because the country has positioned itself at the intersection of global attraction.

September

Name: Demand Generation: Fundamentals of marketing to today’s B2B buyers

Date: September 27 2017

Time: 03:00 pm - 05:00 pm

Speakers: SMECentre@SICCI

Description: One of the biggest challenges every business face is – finding and attracting new customers.

Name: Business Funding Insights for SMEs

Date: September 14 2017

Time: 02:30 pm - 05:30 pm

Speakers: SMECentre@SICCI

Description: Business at all stages of development, from inception to growth to maturity, require business funding to finance their strategic development. However, not all SME directors and managers understand fully the decision criteria of the fund providers, or have explored funding sources comprehensively. To address this issue, this workshop will cover:

July

Name: Brand Building in the Digital Age

Date: July 19 2017

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Speakers:

Description: This master class introduces the concept of brand building in the connected economy.