Community Advertorial : Helping Aspiring Entrepreneurs
by Virtual Office Singapore (www.virtualoffice.com.sg)
Hi,

Looking for a job? Well, there are aplenty out there but is it really what you want to do? In your last job experience, how do you feel when you work for someone? You don't need to tell us. We understand how you feel.

Why not consider starting your own little business?

First and foremost, it is not as risky as you think. And more importantly, if this is your first business, it would be a great opportunity to learn the ropes of operating a startup. However, let's be realistic... you need to put in alot of hardwork, waste alot of brain cells and gamble your hard-earned money, and the venture may fail. But if succeed, you may find your a proud owner of a profitable business.

To help you, I have listed some useful websites that you could use as point of references, and are listed accordingly to a startup lifecycle. All these websites are personal favourite of mine and I hope to share it with all of you!

Enjoy! And good luck for your venture!

Cheers,


Peter Tan
Chief Executive Officer
Pacific Centennial Group
Winner of Spirit of Enterprise 2005 Award

Step 1. I'm Looking For Ideas. Where Can I Get Inspirations?

  • Springwise - www.springwise.com
    Springwise and its global network of 8,000 spotters scan the globe for smart new business ideas, delivering instant inspiration to entrepreneurial minds from San Francisco to Singapore. Time to start the Next Big Thing!

  • CoolBusinessIdeas - www.coolbusinessideas.com
    Based in Singapore, CoolBusinessIdeas.com is dedicated to the gathering of brand new promising business ideas and opportunities from around the world and informing our newsletter subscribers of emerging trends in the business world so that our worldwide subscribers can gain an edge over the relentless competition. We draw on a large network of business 'informers' as well as on our own research through many channels to present cool business ideas in our newsletter. Very promising new business ideas, opportunities, concepts and systems which are ready for adaptation to your local business are tracked by us on a consistent basis.

  • Business Owners Idea Cafe - www.businessownersideacafe.com
    Being seasoned entrepreneurs, we knew what people who run small businesses need and want. So in Summer 1995, we started dishing up flavorful business fare at www.ideacafe.com. Entrepreneurs need critical info fast, so they can take action now. They hate textbooks, they hate people who don't know what it's like trying to tell them what to do. So at Idea Cafe, we serve info fast, fresh, friendly and for real. Yes, we firmly believe there's a clear need for some whipped cream topped with a cherry in every entrepreneur's diet! Small business owners work harder than anyone else, they seldom get any credit, so at Idea Cafe, we give them a perfectly legitimate excuse to take a well-deserved break. Here, you can solve your problems and have some fun too! And you get the chance to network with others who know exactly what you're going through.

  • Microsoft Small Business Center - www.microsoft.com
    A small business startup is an education in itself. Look here for advice on small business startups including how to write a business plan, where to seek financing, business entities to consider and business names to avoid. You'll also find tips for successful home-based small business startups.

    Step 2. How Do I Formulate A Business Plan?

  • Sequoia Capital - www.sequoiacap.com
    One of the world leading venture capital firm. They know what it takes coz' they funded Google, Yahoo, Apple, YouTube, Oracle and many great businesses.

  • Business Owners Idea Cafe's Sample Business Plans - www.businessownersideacafe.com

    Step 3. Where Can I Research More?

  • EnterpriseOne - www.business.gov.sg
    The EnterpriseOne Portal is an upgrade of the previous business.gov.sg site. In early 2005, the EnterpriseOne team took the time to understand the information needs of local enterprises. The team conducted surveys, focus groups and one-on-one usability tests gathering more than 500 responses. The result? A brand new site written simply and packed with features to help businesses find the Government information and services they need. On 22 February 2006, business.gov.sg was re-launched as the EnterpriseOne Portal.

  • MarketInfo SG - www.marketinfo.sg
    The MarketInfo.sg is a collaboration website between NCS Pte Ltd ("NCS") and private market research firms, facilitated by the Ministry of Trade and Industry ("MTI"), that offers Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) convenient access to a variety of private sector market reports and research services.

    Step 4. Who Can Fund My Ideas? (Skip this if you got enough $$)

  • EDB Singapore - www.edb.gov.sg
    The Economic Development Board (EDB) is Singapore's lead agency responsible for planning and executing strategies to sustain Singapore's position as a compelling global hub for business and investment.

    Step 5. I May Need An Office. Who Should I Look For?

  • Virtual Office Singapore
  • Regus Singapore
  • Servcorp Singapore
  • JTC Corporation
  • Far East Organization
  • City Development Limited
  • Mapletree Investments
  • Capitaland
  • Suntec City
  • Singapore Science Park
  • Industrial Properties Department of HDB
  • SembCorp Parks Management
  • DTZ
  • CB Richard Ellis

    Step 6. Where To Register My Business or Incorporate My Company? And What I Need Government Licensing?

  • Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority Singapore - www.acra.gov.sg
  • BizFile - www.bizfile.gov.sg
  • Online Business Licensing Service (OBLS) - licences.business.gov.sg

    Step 7. I Need A Bank. Who Are They?

  • DBS Group
  • United Overseas Bank
  • OCBC Bank
  • Maybank
  • ABN Amro
  • Citibank Business
  • HSBC Bank
  • Standard Chartered
  • RHB Bank

    Step 8. I Need Business Cards, Rubber Stamps And Such. So Who's Good?

    I have personally used them myself and is more than happy to recommend them to you. (If you wish, you can always let them know that we recommend and maybe next time, we could get a discount from them! *grin*)

  • Singapore Rubber Stamp Maker
  • Print 22 (Business Cards)
  • USONYX Internet (Web-Hosting)
  • IT Works Interactive (Web-Hosting)
  • Call Answering Singapore

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