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Going in with eyes wide open
The Singapore Medical Group aims to set up 15 specialist clinics in five countries by the end of the year. - The Business Times
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PR lauded for business with a heart
Dr Sarah Mavrinac wins Social Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2008.
Building on new goals and big dreams
Ong Pang Aik, the farsighted chairman of construction firm Lian Beng, is undeterred by the current gloomy outlook.
Staying ahead in the face of adversities
Zicom chief believes only innovation and product development can beat competition and help it grow.
From trainee to an entrepreneur
Olam's Sunny Verghese credits the company's success to professional management.
Celebrating entrepreneurship
The ingredients of success stories are invariably hard work, strategic thinking, ingenuity and determination.
Former engineers run personalised concierge service
They quit their jobs and decided to just run errands - for themselves and for others.
Looking for gold among the trash
Super Steel believes lean times often present golden opportunities for companies looking to expand.
Charging ahead on a mission
Turbocharger repair company Tru-Marine wants to turn itself into a global marine SME.
Sizing up promising new markets
Timber logs trader Farlin Timbers' secret to succeeding in hard times is to capitalise on present opportunities.
At Greenpac, a box is not merely a box
It offers expert consultancy services to companies by evaluating the most efficient way to pack and unpack their products.
Embrace the challenge and stay focused
Even with the economic situation looking gloomy, Pinnacle is trying to grow its export business and expand in the home market too.
iFast thinks long-term in a slowdown
Its CEO thinks it's sometimes good to have a downturn once in a while as it makes some firms stronger over time.
Franklin Offshore expands its spheres of business
It now tenders for projects for permanent mooring installations in addition to offering pre-laying mooring services.
Wee Tiong hits the sweet spot
The rice and sugar dealer emphasises the importance of trust between client and company as this is what keeps customers coming back.
Emotional appeal
F&B and consumer electronics group Goh Joo Hin believes in entrenching its brand in its customers' psyche.
Samwoh looks beyond the gloom
It has put in place strategies like diversifying its business, to help it tide over the difficult period.
Winning brand 'goes straight for the heart'
HP makes the personal computer more than a machine to outdo rivals.
Kimage eyes new markets abroad
Hairdressing group sets up school and salons in Vietnam, with more to come.