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Innovation Depends on Trust, Diversity and Knowledge Networks
“…knowledge diversity facilitates all types of contributions to open innovation projects” When we talk about interactions between companies and its exterior stakeholders, we can say that the knowledge...
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2013 Singapore Budget highlights for SMEs
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam delivered his budget speech before parliament for fiscal year 2013/14 on 25 Feb 2013 at 3:30PM. The focus for the economy and...
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[EVENT] SME Tech Series: Drive business growth and productivity with digital...
As digital media becomes increasingly popular among today’s consumers, it is now crucial for SMEs to reach out to them digitally to capture a greater market share. Find out what attendees at the recent...
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Driving Business Excellence
By maintaining a continued focus on achieving business excellence, companies are better-positioned for higher productivity and enhanced performance. How do business excellence and productivity relate...
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Give your business a quick healthcheck
Every business needs to pays close attention to how well it is performing—and not just in a physical sense. Uncovering and throwing away redundant parts of your business often leads to greater overall...
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Crowdsourcing Week announces Startup and Crowdfunding Challenge
Singapore and New York, March 5, 2013 – Crowdsourcing Week calls international startups to participate in a pitch and crowdfunding challenge. The winners will be announced during Crowdsourcing Week...
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The year ahead for SMEs
With many of 2012’s challenges continuing into 2013, Singapore’s SMEs are looking to enhanced productivity and opportunities in overseas markets to drive growth in the coming year. As SMEs form their...
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How to use Big Data to make your business more intelligent
Big data is often heard in conjunction with big enterprises. However, web technologies are now making it easier for small businesses to leverage on big data for enhanced business intelligence. Read on...
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What SMEs should know about online payment
Setting up online payment modes on your website is essential in today’s marketplace. However, there are many online payment providers to choose from. Read on to see what considerations you should have...
View ArticleEncouraging Employee Engagement with the Right Apps
Encouraging Employee Engagement with the Right Apps Employee engagement and mobile apps go together like Kaya and Butter on toast. Doubtful? Consider this: according to a report from eMarketer.com,...
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SINGAPORE BUDGET 2013: Government sets aside $90 million for SME collaboration
The Singapore Government has set up a $90 million pot of funds for SMEs to collaborate and develop productivity solutions. Read on to find out just how your business can benefit. By the myBusiness...
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Teleworking made more feasible for local SMEs
Teleworking used to be thought of as an unproven and unreliable way for employees to work from home. However, this has changed with recent advances in technology and infrastructure. Read on to see what...
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Building for the Future
Mr Prakash Somosundram, Chair of the ACE Communications Subcommittee, speaks to SPRINGnews in the final instalment of a seven-part Q&A series with the Action Community for Entrepreneurship (ACE)....
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6 tips on hiring the right tech consultant
You know that businesses that can hire technology consultants to fix problems or create new solutions. However, how can you make sure that you hire the right fit? Read on to see what you should keep in...
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Attracting Young Talent to SMEs
The Change Agent Competition aims to transform graduates’ perceptions of working for SMEs by highlighting the exciting opportunities they offer. With the bulk of fresh graduates making a beeline for...
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[EVENT] Fifth EDC Conference – Empowering SMEs to step up and transform
The Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) Conference is an annual event organised by the five EDCs in strategic partnership with SPRING Singapore, aimed at providing information and advice to SMEs in...
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How SMEs are using mobile apps for their business
Mobile apps have made a big impact in the way we consume our products and services. Read on to see how you too can use mobile apps to engage your customers like these local businesses. By the...
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Entrepreneurship tip – Where you should network in Singapore
Becoming an entrepreneur can be a daunting task. Just starting out, having some help or advice from other like-minded individuals to inspire you could be invaluable. Read on to find out where you can...
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Stepping up growth – SPRING helps SMEs step up productivity efforts
SPRING’s increased support for SMEs in 2012 helped them to step up their productivity and capability development efforts. 2012 was a challenging year for Singapore’s SMEs as they faced rising costs and...
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Why branding matters for SMEs
With the right branding and “packaging”, a business can greatly expand its sales potential. However, most SMEs undervalue the importance of branding. Read on to find out the value of branding for your...
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