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Giving old firms new lease of life
Just over two years old, Halcyon has acquired six companies whose combined revenue is about $130 million. -BT 		Silver solution, golden opportunity
Gem wholesaler seeks investors to market anti-tarnish solution for silver. -ST
Kenny the Fish stays buoyant
Boss of ornamental fish group Qian Hu has imbued staff with culture of cost consciousness. -ST 		He quits job for his passion
Amazing Race winner Collin Low opens pilates studio. -TNP
Hang up your ads - in closets
Two entrepreneurs dream up a novel and eco-friendly platform for marketers in the humble clothes hanger. 		IT firm set to ride out tough times
Icon manages capital prudently, stays nimble and keeps costs down. -ST
Iron man
Profile of Dr T.Chandroo, Chairman and CEO of the Modern Montessori International (MMI) Group. -tabla! 		Expand and conquer
Successful restaurateur Michel Lu says it is the challenge and creativity of running a business that propels him. -myp
Laying the foundations right
Starting small was the way to success for this company, which now provides a solid array of integrated services. -BT 		Gearing up for the upturn through innovation
As business slows, SMEs have an opportunity to focus on ways to improve their competitiveness. -BT
SLP looking up in downturn
The property consultancy finds that recession brings more opportunities for overseas growth and acquisitions. -BT 		IT solutions firm makes adversity work for it
S & I Systems applies lessons learnt from past crises to its own advantage. -ST
Be different, think different
That is Olam's Sunny Verghese's tip to businessmen at Sicci gathering. -tabla! 		The Punch-a-mantra candidate
Banker-turned-politician Meera Sanyal's five-point plan for Mumbai includes improving infrastructure, security and public transport. -tabla!
Screwing on the right bolts
Sin Hong Hardware is battening down the hatches to weather the downturn, but it's keeping its regional ambition alive. -BT 		Jereme Leung plays the consultant
Running a restaurant has too much to do with daily chores and too little to do with the creative process. -BT
No storm too big for marine duo
Offshore oil and gas firm Kim Heng remains buoyant in choppy seas. -ST
 
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