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New container cargo facility a boon for logistics sector
55,000 sq ft centre opens amid crisis from global demand slump. -ST 		Crisis 'opens new doors for ICT firms'
Programs to manage risks and other areas are timely for financial sector. -ST
SingTel rolls out Smart plans for SMEs
Packages will help save up to 75 per cent on telephony and technology costs. -ST 		Cash boost for FairPrice's small suppliers
Supermarket chain to shorten time it takes to pay SMEs. -ST
YES! Dreams do come true
Spring's funding scheme for young entrepreneurs has already helped 10 start-ups. -ST 		25,000 food outlets risk closure
Foreign worker levy payment will cause businesses to be unsustainable. -The Star/ ANN
S'pore furniture goes places
Firms tap less-affected markets as far away as Brazil and Russia. -myp 		Cheap deals aplenty
More businesses cashing in on volume sales by slashing their prices. -ST
Crunch time for small business
Tens of thousands of businesses are squeezed by tighter consumer spending and less credit availability. -ST 		SCCCI's priority: helping SMEs amid downturn
Body will address various problems arising from crisis. -BT
Blind urged to go into business
Only a fraction of entrepreneurship program for the disabled taken up. -NST 		Sentosa's tenants get 15% rental rebate
Landlord's offer follows rent cuts by four other government agencies. -ST
Dial Intregen for a telecoms revolution
Internet-based telephony firm out to change how people communicate. -ST 		Making lending a less risky affair
Body linked to World Bank can insure investments to projects in emerging markets overseas. -ST
Companies face tough decisions over question of disclosure
Reprimand of NOL spells challenge to template responses. -BT 		Catering firm goes on crash diet
Purple Sage now focuses on value-for-money packages as high-end orders dwindle. -ST
Groups join forces to get rental cuts
SRA and 3 associations to share information to gain more bargaining power. 		'Rental vital for share profits'
Reits are the main reason why landlords are reluctant to lower rents.
S'pore 'a best place for start-ups today'
New businesses will create jobs for those laid off, says IQube incubator's founder. 		SGX flags hot spots for company boards
It calls on boards to verify cash and other areas of heightened risks.
Indian women 'uninterested' in business
The opportunities were limited, but they could be developed into lucrative home-based businesses. -NST 		Salary not main draw for jobseekers
A strong brand is an important factor in attracting staff.
Hotel boss wins Businessman of the Year award
Stamford Land Group chairman got top prize at this year's Singapore Business Awards. 		Innovation vouchers for SMEs
$5,000 each to be given to eligible SMEs.
Free help for crisis-hit firms from professionals
IMCS to offer free advice sessions conducted by management consultants for businesses that need help. -ST 		Local brands get together with new initiative
New campaign is aimed at showing consumers that Singapore can make good and well-designed products. -AsiaOne
Easier now to do business in S'pore
Fewer start-ups have trouble getting funding or finding staff: Poll. -ST 		NParks offers tenants 15% rental rebate
Operators glad but some would like more relief to help them during slump. -ST
Accenture opens business centre
Singapore chosen for centre because of market potential here. -BT
 
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