Keeping business-fit to help others grow

“You can’t pour from an empty cup.” 

Just as the saying alludes, companies who help their clients thrive must also continue pursuing sustainable growth themselves. This includes reviewing their company vision and business direction appropriately – myriad factors, such as the post-pandemic landscape, play a part in the impetus for change. 

In this edition of eBulletin, we share the experience of pharmaceutical industry expert Apollo Healthcare Resources (AHR) – a Singapore SME ready for its own advancement with the strategic optimisation of its plans and approaches. AHR sought the expertise of student-consultants from the UOB-SMU Asian Enterprise Institute (UOB-SMU AEI) SME Consulting Programme (SCP) to identify opportunities in client acquisition, retention and satisfaction, as well as to explore viable business expansion. The SCP student team was guided by an industry veteran, known as the Project Advisor, and a Project Manager from the Institute. 

Working closely with AHR, the team applied the SCP’s hallmark science-led and data-based methodologies to understand the business and industry, conduct comprehensive research and propose viable, practical solutions. The team’s detailed exploration and resulting recommendations paid off, as AHR confirmed the suitability and potential of the consultants’ suggestions. 

No matter where your company’s journey is, change is constant and taking action for growth is a must. Discover how the SCP can help – let’s talk!