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$10,000 investment is now a $2m business
Sujimy Mohamad has taken the plunge with four promising businesses, including Screenbox, his TV and film production unit.
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GlobalRoam heeds the call of China
The company will focus its marketing efforts there. |
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The business savvy professor
Let's meet Nobel laureate Michael Spence, who straddles the worlds of academia and business.
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Making his own way in the fashion world
Dries van Noten has built a successful business that defies traditional fashion standards - there are no It bags, celebrity endorsements, ambitious advertising and media campaigns. |
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Tech whiz set to drop another bombshell
Nutek chief's concoction blasted when he was 12, but his knack for inventing things drives a firm with $40m in annual turnover. Now he has another idea that could 'explode' worldwide.
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What's your flavour? Cocktails get personal
For a few thousand dollars, a Singaporean firm will create a drink as individual as you are. Damian Sim's cocktails come with a hefty price tag that starts at 1,800 Singapore dollars for a recipe for an individual event and 5,400 dollars for corporate events. |
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'No idea is too silly'
To help Romar grow stronger, Mr Lim encourages his employees to come up with new ideas.
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Growing S'pore companies
OCBC Bank sponsors the Enterprise 50 and e50. startup awards this year for the second time to show it supports small, medium businesses. |
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A firm of mettle
Customers of Kim Ann Engineering get more value for the money they spend to buy special steel and other specialty metals from the company.
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Working in harmony
Clinching the No. 2 spot in the Enterprise 50 awards for the second time running, GM Mr Wong Yew Choo dedicate the award to its staff for their competence and dedication. |
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Beating the odds
Ms Tang took a huge gamble in setting up her company during the economic recession in the mid-80s, but her courage and foresight have paid off handsomely.
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Thriving on competition
Getting into the Singapore market means doing business with the "big sharks", says Mr Sivaswamy. |
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Wow the world
iWow focuses on R&D and technical talent to stay ahead of its competitors, says Mr Lee.
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Full steam ahead
Mr Tan attributes the company's success to hard work, determination and foresight. |
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Ready for a blast
Spending on enhanced building and protection has increased significantly over the last few years, says Mr Liu.
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"We never give up"
From a small bicycle shop to an established company which made its fortune in petroleum lubricant products that it now produces and sells. |
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Riding on customer loyalty
Since receiving the E50 award last year, Patec has become more well-known and its profits have increased tremendously, says Mr Chng.
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One-stop service is a winner
Safety, quality, cost and time are the four core values that the company adheres to, says Mr Lee. |
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In the fast lane
iFast is set to expand to many countries in Asia establish a global presence, says Mr Lim.
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Up to the challenge
An E50 award gives Emerio a boost when it comes to hiring top talent, says Mr Nim. |
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Solid track record
From supplying common grade aluminium alloy and stainless steel products in 1984, Soon Lian Hardware now provides over 1,200 aluminium alloy products.
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Heartland flavour
Mr Pang hopes every Koufu employee learns something new every day. |
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No kidding
With three in-house lines from Kiddy Palace, Mr Ong plans to create greater awareness and brand loyalty for the products, and move towards the global front.
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No pain, no gain
The company's philosophy is to always be ready to improve and pursue excellence in everything it does, says Mr Teo. |
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Recruiting the best
GMP's growth strategy is geared towards further specialisation to stay ahead of the competition, says Ms Yap.
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Global reach
Dextrans Worldwide is a group of logistics companies that operate across the entire supply chain pipeline across the globe. |
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Going for gold
In the last financial year, with a staff strength of four and about 24 customers, Gold Matrix Resources achieved a turnover of US$120 million (S$174.37 million).
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Good wood
Mr Zain and Mr Toh are passionate about bringing the natural beauty of wood into homes and offices. |
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'No short cut to success'
Software solutions and services company ITcan provides a wide range of IT solutions and services, including infrastructure management, application development, and professional services.
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Karin Tech on the fast track
Its 3 business segments - components distribution, IC application design, IT infrastructure - are doing well. |
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