Online SME Academy
It is now possible to learn from industry’s practitioners – anytime, anywhere! Actionable insights by subject matter experts are now packed into bite-sized online classes. From accounting, to balancing social impact and profit, to crisis comms management, we bring you the ABCs on how to run and grow your business.
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Accounting 101
Wendy Lee
Specialist, Strategic Business Planning, DBS BankLearn how accounting can be a data driven tool SMEs can leverage for insights and strategy, and about concepts like financial ratios. Look out for tips you can apply!
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Tax 101
Kwan Chang Yew
Executive Director, Group Tax,
DBS BankGo through tax facts and best practices that will help build a solid infrastructure and process flow for your business.
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Balancing Social Impact and Profit
Claire Wong
Head of DBS Foundation, DBS BankHow can SMEs introduce purpose and social impact to what they do? Go through best practices and small steps you can take to transform your business for good.
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Branding for SMEs
Myrna Poon
COO, Group Strategic Marketing & Communications, DBS BankWhat are some myths about branding? Why is it important to find the right personality to represent your brand? Learn how to approach branding with these industry tips.
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Introducing Innovation into your Business Model
Bidyut Durma
Executive Director, Head of Innovations, DBS BankUnderstand how to create a proposition that is unique to your company – find your business’ edge with this model.
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Public Relations 101
Jean Khong
Senior Vice President, Group Strategic Marketing and Communications,
DBS BankPR is a strategic communications tool, and can be more powerful than advertising when executed well. Understand what PR really is and get tips on how you can get started.
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Cash Management the Digital Way
Jasmin Ng
Managing Director, Group Cash Product Management, DBS BankWhat is the best way to manage cash in your day to day operations? Find out more about an affordable digital collections solution that can help!
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Trade Financing for SMEs
Navinder Duggal
Group Head SME Transactional Solutions, DBS BankUnderstand the basics of trade finance, and what to look out for when bringing your business overseas. Included in this lesson are also some best practices for SMEs!
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Grow your business with the right loans
Toh Su Mei
Executive Director, Regional Loan Product Management and Alternative Lending, DBS BankHow can you leverage on loans to grow the business? What is the difference in the various loans available? Find out more about these plus best practices you can apply.
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HR is the Strategic Business Function
Renee Lim
Team Head, HR Relationship Management, DBS BankWhen Human Resource is applied effectively, its value and positive impact are undeniable. We share some insights right here!
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Video Marketing 101
Krishna Kota
Senior Vice President, Brand and Media Amplification, Group Strategic Marketing and Communication,
DBS BankWith adequate knowledge about its usage, videos can be an incredibly useful role in your marketing plan. Check out these best practices for more inspiration!
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Social Media Engagement 101
Cheryl Ng
Lead for Communities management team, Consumer Banking, DBS BankBuilding and maintaining an online community is no small feat, we share some potential pitfalls so you don't have to.
