by Mandy Lim | Jan 5, 2026 | Glossary
P-Max is a Workforce Singapore (WSG) programme that helps SMEs recruit, train, and retain Professionals, Managers, Executives and Technicians (PMETs). It includes structured workshops for both employers and new hires, and SMEs may receive a one-time grant upon...
by Mandy Lim | Jan 5, 2026 | Glossary
Mezzanine financing is a hybrid funding structure that combines features of both debt and equity. It is typically used by Singapore companies seeking expansion or acquisition capital. Investors provide subordinated debt, which ranks below senior loans but above equity...
by Willie Tan | Dec 16, 2025 | Glossary
The Skills Development Levy (SDL) is a mandatory levy paid by employers in Singapore to support workforce training and skills upgrading. It applies to both local and foreign employees and is collected by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG). As a result, SDL helps fund...
by Willie Tan | Dec 16, 2025 | Glossary
A SWOT Analysis is a strategic planning tool used to evaluate a business’s internal strengths and weaknesses, alongside external opportunities and threats. In Singapore, companies use SWOT analysis to support business planning, market entry decisions, and growth...
by Mandy Lim | Nov 4, 2025 | Glossary
Key Employment Terms (KETs) are the mandatory written employment details that employers in Singapore must provide to employees covered under the Employment Act. These terms define key aspects of the employment relationship such as job scope, salary, work hours, and...
by Willie Tan | Oct 29, 2025 | Glossary
Insolvency in Singapore refers to a financial state where an individual or company cannot pay its debts as they fall due. It may also mean that a company’s liabilities exceed its assets. The governing rules are set out in the Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution...
