Why and How SME Challenge starts
Mission of SME Challenge
Help SMEs get Fitter for Business !
Every SMEs needs the right help, guidance and resources to build their Core Business Competencies to help them be more competitive in the global marketplace
We liken this to "Basic Healthcare" that all SMEs must get. When your health is good, it comes with better quality of life and you can have the options to do more things in life and get fitter
Without Basic Health, it is not possible to get Fitter
The SME Challenge helps you build your health and grow fitter and stronger
Vision of SME Challenge
The Strategy to do it
We take the best in class Consulting and Training Knowledge and Know-How and Best Practices from working with many SMEs and compact them into Micro Programs that will be manageable and easy for the SMEs to adopt and implement
We also develop a Road Map to help them do so
For those who knows exactly what they need, we also have a "Sushi Belt" concept where they can pick and choose what SME Challenge module they need to grow their business without having to do the rest
For example, a SME may decide it just want to focus on the SALES Module first if its sales is weak. Another more established one may decide to take up the FREE CRM / HRM Modules to streamline their business and automate processes
Founder of SME Challenge
Joseph Lee
Joseph is the First batch of Business Consultant to be certified as a Practising Management Consultant. He specialized in following consultancy :
- Branding
- Franchise
- HR OD
- SQC
- Service
And has a proven track record of helping his clients achieve better business performance
Joseph started his Consulting Career in 1996. He went on to join Arthur Andersen Business Consulting and set up his own practice in 2002
In his younger days, he was a very active sports person until a back injury put him out of action for a period of time
He used to lead a team of volunteers to the Chen Su Lan Children's Home. Once a week they will go and play with the children and give them tuition. He has also volunteered to run camps with the Boys Hostel
With his experience in HR OD Consultancy and doing lots of Singapore Quality Class (SQC) Consultancy, he went on to develop a set of online HR Tools to make it easier for his clients to upgrade their business processes and systems; as well as to implement the SQC Best Practices easily
One of the HR Tool is the 5 Elements Personality Strength Assessment that he used for consultancy and team building activities in Singapore and Asia
He has done a key note for 400+ CFOs in Hong Kong and use this tool and training for all HSBC Finance Team in their 5 regional centers in China
CulinaryOn uses his Tool as part of the Team Building through cooking programs and his program was used to train all the managers in PRIME Supermarket (application example)
Main Gist of Joseph's Consultancy = RESULTS
He was featured in a National Event at Shangri-La Hotel
Example of a Successful Case Study - SKP
Sales grew by 17% , Customers Satisfaction by 27%
Branding & IMC Case Study
(Integrated Marketing Campaign)
Featured in Media for helping SMEs
Wrote a Book on the Consulting Methodology
Why we run the SME Challenge FREE ?
Why Free ?
Most SMEs are pretty much cash tight and that usually become an excuse not to take actions on things that will help them grow their business. We decided to make it FREE cos it level the playing field and everyone can simply come on board to start the journey to improve themselves and their business. No more excuses
It boils down to whether you have the will & resolve to do something for your self and your business
Take the First Step to Power Up
The Journey of a 1,000 mile begin with a single step. For transformation to happen, the SME has to take the first step towards positive change. We also give FREE to encourage them to take the first step safely without fear
There's a Safety Net, join with no fear
Rules of the Challenge
Success is up to you and the actions you take
In our new members workshop cum networking session, we will some ground rules for participants. In brief they are as follow:
- Serious participation in the program
- Positive and ready to learn attitude
- Focus on Application & Action to grow your business
- Be Professional and show Respect for all participants
- No joining of events to hard sell your products & services
- No spamming to the people you meet
- Chatham House Rules apply
- Above are some code of conduct to ensure a good process and experience for all participants
How to join the SME Challenge
Register Online > Join the Networking cum Briefing Event > Start on the Challenge
