2015 SME Development Conference
Date: Nov 17
Time: 8am to 12.30pm
Venue: Stamford Ballroom, Raffles City Convention Centre, 80 Bras Basah Road
Fees: $25 for members; $50 for non-members
The conference seeks to address the challenges that both young, dynamic firms and established businesses face when they seek to collaborate with one another to commercialise innovative products, services, processes and business models.
It suggests strategies and opportunities for public-private cooperation to increase the success rate such collaborations.
For more information, go to www.dpbureau.sg/smedevconf . For inquiries, e-mail bureau@dpgroup.com.sg or call 6829-9800.
Singapore Business Federation briefing on Lean Enterprise Development Scheme & Capability Development Grant
Date: Nov 23
Time: 10am to noon
Venue: The Joyden Hall @ Bugis+, Level 7
Fees: Complimentary for SBF members; $107 for non-members
The Ministry of Manpower will be explaining the Lean Enterprise Development Scheme, which is intended to help SMEs transform and grow amid the tight labour market.
Spring Singapore will be talking about the Capability Development Grant, which defrays up to 70 per cent of qualifying project costs when companies enhance their capabilities to grow their business.
Register at the SBF website, www.sbf.org.sg.
Singapore Business Federation briefing on the Employment Act (with latest changes)
Date: Nov 25
Time: 9am to 12.30pm
Venue: SBF Seminar Room 2 (21st Level, Keppel Towers)
Fees: $299.60 for SBF members; $524.30 for non-members
This event will provide an understanding of the concepts and practical applications of the Employment Act Amendment Bill that came into force last year.
The briefing will touch on the key changes to the rules, their implications and what the Act says about salary, benefits, leave, termination and dismissal and industrial disputes.
Register at the SBF website, www.sbf.org.sg.
UOB-Stone Forest Financial Management Workshop
Date: Nov 11
Time: 6pm to 7.30pm
Venue: UOB Anson Branch, 10 Anson Road #01-01, International Plaza
Fee: NA
This seminar aims to help business owners better manage their cash flow and improve their cash conversion cycle.
To RSVP, e-mail BStrategicAlliance@uobgroup.com.