SME Development Survey 2006Media Conference

27 March 2006SPRING Singapore Boardroom

PanelistsChen Yew NahManaging Director DP Information Group

Png Cheong BoonDeputy Chief Executive SPRING Singapore

Ted TanDeputy Chief Executive OfficerIE Singapore

AddressChen Yew NahManaging Director DP Information Group

Overview • Fourth Year

• Reaching out to Singapore SMEs

• Issues that affect SMEs most

Theme “Managing Challenges for Sustainable Growth”

Expanded Response Channels • http://smesurvey.dpgroup.sg

• www.spring.gov.sg

• www.iesingapore.com

• www.ida.gov.sg

Industry Representation INDUSTRY PERCENTAGE

(%)Manufacturing 28.94

Construction 3.38

Utilities 1.58

Other Goods Industries 0.11

Wholesale & Retail 16.81

Hotels & Restaurants 1.89

Transport & Communications 12.20

Financial Services 11.32

Business Services 13.02

Other Services Industries 10.76

Survey Questionnaire • Access to Funding

• Competition • Local & Overseas

• Free Trade Agreements

• Technology & Innovation

Respondent Benefits • Concise Report of Key Finding

• Complimentary Credit Rating

• SME Quintessential Kit

• Tips & Information to expand & grow regionally

AddressPng Cheong BoonDeputy Chief Executive SPRING Singapore

AddressTed TanDeputy Chief Executive OfficerIE Singapore

Thank You

Question & Answer

PanelistsChen Yew NahManaging Director DP Information Group

Png Cheong BoonDeputy Chief Executive SPRING Singapore

Ted TanDeputy Chief Executive OfficerIE Singapore