BUSINESS BULLETIN

Word from Editor

DP Information Group would like to wish each and everyone a very Happy New Year!

In this issue of eQuestnews, we provide you with a roundup of 2009’s economy and highlight how Singapore companies, especially SMEs have performed in 2009. As a highlight in this issue, we take a closer look at how several industries have performed in 2009 & project how the economic trends and job markets are likely to be in 2010.

2009 was a significant milestone as DP Information was appointed as the Credit Rating Agency (CRA) for Private Education Institutions (PEIs) by the Ministry of Education (MOE) and the Council for Private Education (CPE) in Singapore. This is in addition to our earlier appointment by the Ministry of Finance as the bureau for Expenditure and Procurement Policies Unit (EPPU) government supplier registration services and having the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) adopt the DP Credit Rating to credit rate construction firms since 2006.

To start the year off, the Singapore 1000, Singapore SME 500 Incorporating the Singapore International 100 ranking results will be announced on 22 January 2010! To find out more about this event, please see the following link http://www.dpgroup.sg/s1000/.

New partnerships and promotions have also been carved out specifically for your benefit. Read on for more information.

Special Report

2009 Economic Roundup

By all accounts, 2009 has been one of the most challenging years as yet witnessed by businesses around the world. Throughout the year, unpredictability was marked with global economists making multiple forecast adjustments, a testimony to the unpredictability of sentiments.

Updates & Promotions

  • SME MarketSpace (www.smemarketspace.com.sg) Gets a New Look!
  • Corporate Search (CSR) & Enhanced Corporate Search (ECSR)
  • Official Credit Rating Agency Appointed by the Council for Private Education (CPE) & Ministry of Education (MOE) for Private Education Institutions (PEIs)
  • The Singapore 1000 & Singapore SME 500 Incorporating the Singapore International 100, 2010 Ranking Directory

Enrichment Opportunities

  • Credit Bureau Engagements
  • The Art of Accounts Receivables Workshop
  • Maximize Sales and Minimize Credit Risks
  • The Art of Reducing Credit Risks
  • Credit Management Solutions Workshop for Electronics Industry
  • Information at your fingertips (How to Maximize Profits with Minimal Risk for Event Management Companies)

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