1. Advisory and Consulting 咨询顾问:
1.2 Business Advisory Services 商务咨询服务: We provide in-house business advisory and customized consultancy services to assist companies to expand their markets, strengthen their capability, improve productivity, reduce costs of operations and enhance their competitiveness.
1.2 Financial Facilitation Programme 贷款申请服务: Financial Facilitator Programme (FFP) is initiated by SPRING Singapore to help SMEs to cope with the current economic crisis. It is a comprehensive programme by giving free consultation services in 3 aspects:
> Diagnose financial health
> Advise on financing options
> Guide on loan applications
We have a team of expert advisors, who have many years of experience in banking industry and EDC staffs with working experience in various industries to serve the SMEs.
1.2.1 Our Expert Advisor 金融财务专家顾问 – Ms Chen Soon Kuan 陈纯娟女士
Profession: Managing Director, Viva Lifelong Learning Center Pte Ltd
Education: BBA, University of Singapore
Diploma in Education, University of Singapore
Certified Trainer, National Foundation for the Teaching of Entrepreneurship, U.S.A.
Careers: Managing Director, DBS Bank (1978 – 2008)
- Corporate banking (6 years)
- International banking (6 years)
- Private banking (9 years)
- Corporate Credit (9 years)
Other Appointments: Chairperson, Association of Banks in Singapore SME Taskforce (2003 – 2005)
Member, Inter-ministerial committee on Financial Security for Singapore’s Ageing Population
Member, Curriculum Advisory Committee, Business Studies Department, Ngee Ann Polytechnic
1.2.2 Our Expert Advisor 金融财务专家顾问 – Mr Lim Yian Poh 林仰波先生
Profession: CEO, Yian Poh Associate
Education: BSc, Nanyang University
MSc, University of Hull, U.K.
Stanford-NUS Executive Program
Harvard Business School Executive Development Program
Careers: Pro-Manager, Citibank (1972 – 1975)
Senior Assistant Manager, Banque Nationale de Paris (1975 – 1984)
General Manager, Arab Banking Corp. Singapore Branch (1984 – 1993)
CEO, Yian Poh Associates (1994 - )
1.3 Consultancy & Project Management 项目管理与顾问服务: For companies considering capabilities upgrading, developing competencies and enhance business effectiveness and efficiency, we offer a wide range of consulting services that include strategic and business plan development, IT strategies development and implementation, branding and marketing, HR training and development, occupational health and safety, export development, etc.
1.4 Business Clinic 专家企业问诊: Complimentary one-to-one consultation session with experts from various professional fields. Our expert business clinics are held regularly, on every Monday from 3 to 6 pm. Please go to “What’s new” section to view the schedule of experts (with their respective areas of expertise) we have lined up for the current month.
2. International Network & Business Matching 国际网络与商业配对:
2.1 Investment and Trade Promotions Seminars 投资与贸易推介会: We worked with overseas government agencies to organize investment and trade promotions seminars in Singapore. Through these seminars, businesses are able to gain first knowledge of latest development and business opportunities in the respective regions. These seminars also offer excellence platforms for businesses to get to know and interact with officials and businesses from the regions and develop a network of contacts.
2.2 Representative Office Services 商务代办服务: We offer to represent foreign governments and agencies in Singapore. The “Representative Office” services we offer include secretariat services (receive and handle mails, emails, phone calls and faxes); receive potential investors and trade/business partners, provide general business and investment advises; assist to arrange potential partners and investors for site visits; etc.
2.3 Business Matching 商业配对: We provide both one-to-one business matching and organize events that serve as a platform for members and clients to network and explore collaboration and partnership opportunities.
2.4 Business Missions 海外商务考查: We regular organize overseas business missions to selected foreign countries and regions. Through our excellent networks and relationships, these missions allow participants to network with senior local officials and leading businesses and also to gain first-hand knowledge on the business environments and opportunities.
3. SMEs 中小型企业:
3.1 Government Assistance and Grants 政府辅助配套: Our consultants will, based on your company’s unique needs and requirements, recommend and match suitable government assistance and grant schemes and help facilitate the process of application.
3.2 Start-up Supports 起步企业辅助: Aspiring entrepreneurs and new start-up can approach us for assistance in areas such as business registration and company incorporation, license and permit applications, preparation of business proposal/plan.
4. Doing business in China 投资中国: SCCCI offers comprehensive supports to business that wish to explore China markets. Our wide spectrum of services include:
4.1 Platform for networking with officials and businesses from China. EDC@SCCCI regularly organizes Trade and Investment Promotion seminars for delegations from various regions of China. Through participating in these seminars, businesses are able to gain first knowledge of latest development and business opportunities in China. These seminars also offer excellence platforms for businesses to get to know and interact with officials and businesses from China and develop a network of contacts.
To find out the latest activities and events, click here.
4.2 Master Chinese language and business cultures. The Singapore Chinese Chamber’s Institute of Business (SCCIOB) is providing business Chinese courses to prepare business owners and managers to better able to conduct business conservations with their china counterparts in Mandarin.
SCCIOB is also conducting a Certificate course in China Business Practices. The course is targeted at senior managers of companies venturing into China, to allow them to have in-depth knowledge about China’s business cultures and practices, latest developments in China’s political, economic, taxation as laws and regulations. The course will also equip students with the knowledge of China government’s organizations and organizational structure.
Last but not least, SCCIOB also organizes a China immersion programme to allow young entrepreneurs and professionals an opportunity to appreciate and understand China’s social and business culture as well as future prospects and developments in China. The programme also offers professional internship and company visits for the participants.
For more information, please contact SCCIOB at enquiry@scciob.edu.sg.
4.3 Business Missions to China. SCCCI regularly organize business missions to various regions of China. These missions allow participants to network with local officials and businesses and also gain first-hand information on the business environments and opportunities.
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5. Event Management 活动管理: Our professional staffs help plan, organize and manage events (seminars, conference, workshop and exhibition) for local and foreign-based organizations and businesses to promote their products and services.
6. Others - Marketing Services 其它 - 市场推广与营销服务: Through our marketing services, businesses can quickly and effectively access our extensive members (more than 30,000 direct and indirect members) and clients network to build-up their corporate identity and promote their products and services. Our marketing services include email and fax blasting, SME broadcast, and events and activities management.
