ED 52 (Nov-Dec 2013)

MESSAGE FROM
THE EXCUTIVE
DIRECTOR
The Final Leg
of the Race
EDITORIAL TEAM
Interim Executive Director
Ang Yuit
Advisor
Thomas Fernandez
As fast as it began, 2013 is coming to an end.
It has been an eventful year, to say the least, with numerous issues and
challenges faced by our local small and medium enterprises (SMEs). For
some, it has been one trial after another with new developments in the
business landscape landing on their laps when they are not even out of
the woods.
The message has been clear: Successfully adapting to new business
realities has become a survival imperative. As daunting and somewhat
harsh as it may sound, our local businesses have managed to pick
themselves up, relook at their internal business processes and then
formulate new ideas and strategies for the long run. Like our nation, the
SMEs of Singapore have shown to be very resilient.
We have just unveiled the Top Entrepreneurs for the 25th Entrepreneur of
the Year Award. The oldest business Award for entrepreneurship, these
12 outstanding individuals have showcased the very spirit and meaning of
enterprise, surging ahead with innovative new ideas while still remaining
true to the community. I am certain that they will go further in their industry,
the EYA a platform to springboard their enterprises to greater heights.
The Singapore Prestige Brand Award 2013 has also honoured the
amazing brands that have managed to transcend all manner of business
challenges. They are detailed in the accompanying Winners’ Special in
this issue of the Entrepreneurs’ Digest, please take some time to look at
some of our outstanding local brands.
We are at the end of 2013, let us look forward to a brand new year of new
ideas and insights!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New!
Yours through service,
Ang Yuit
Interim Executive Director
Editor
James Tan
[corpcomms@asme.org.sg]
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Eunice Choy
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Rachelle Tan
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Celine Sim
Luann Leong
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Robert Chew
Edith Tay
Jeff Hurmuses
Jessie Quek
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