The SME Magazine (January/February 2017)
Business as usual, for now
What's in store for SMEs with the recent consolidation of industrial space?
Beauty in the eye of the beholder
Most of us have only heard of big overseas brands when it comes to beauty products, but Karine Estelle Cheong, founder of local skincare range Klarity, intends to change this.
Designing a business
LAUD Architects initially took on projects that were either housing or churches, but has since expanded its repertoire to include industrial buildings, educational centres and healthcare institutions.

Newly registered companies
A listing of companies with issued capital between S$200,000 and S$5 million.

Changing times
As physical space keeps up with changing business needs, next-generation industrial facilities are being built and existing premises are being redeveloped to feature shared infrastructure and services...

Taking advice
Active litigation management should not be seen as a luxury but should be an important and integral part of an SME's overall business plan.

Are you ready?
Changes to accounting for leases in accounting standard FRS 116 could have an impact on an SME which owns or leases its premises.

Fashion forward
Fashion may be a fickle creature, but in spite of rapid changes and keen competition, two fashion brands are leading their industry and leaving global footprints.

The year ahead
The annual Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie is likely to showcase more women's novelties as luxury brands push even harder in this segment of the high-end watch market.
Here's to a good year
THE New Year has arrived, and I hope all of you had the opportunity to rejuvenate and spend quality time with loved ones. After all, what is the point of all our hard work if our relationships or heal...