I HAVE heard that I can get business advice from Enterprise Development Centres (EDCs). What is the range of services they provide?

There are four EDCs. They are located at the Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (Asme), Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCCI), Singapore Malay Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SMCCI), and Singapore Manufacturers' Federation (SMa).

They all provide general business advice and focused consultancy services. Each EDC also focuses on areas of specialisation, as follows:

EDC@ASME (Association of Small and Medium Enterprises)

Entrepreneurship development

Budding entrepreneurs can get advice on a broad spectrum of business-related issues, including company registration, financial assistance and planning, assessment of growth, development needs, risk analysis, and much more.

Brand development

Learn how to build strong brand awareness locally and regionally.

EDC@SMa(Singapore Manufacturers' Federation)

Information and diagnostic Services

Information searches on online database and holistic management health checks.

Business clinics

Practical business tips to handle different operational problems.

Consultancy on business operations

Advice on everything from strategic business and financial planning, branding, technology, human resources, sales and marketing, to ISO certification, HACCP, workplace safety and health and worklife programmes.

EDC@SCCCI (Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry)

Business leads and networking

Leverage on a World Chinese Business Network with more than 130,000 listings from 120 countries and regions.

Technology consultancy

Bring your business up to speed by implementing the latest technologies.

Solutions clinics

Get insight into practical and affordable business solutions for different needs.

EDC@SMCCI (Singapore Malay Chamber of Commerce and Industry)

Halal training and consultancy

Get the training and advice you need to start, run and manage your halal food establishment.

Business/market expansion

Get help with organising roadshows and bazaars, establishing business contacts, import/export, joint ventures, investment projects, and more.

Islamic finance training and consultancy

Learn more about the regulations for Islamic finance, Syariah-compliant financing for your business or projects, and murabaha financing facilities.

For more details, go to EnterpriseOne at http://www.business.gov.sg/ or e-mail mailto:enterpriseone@spring.gov.sg.

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