1. SME Development Survey 2006 Media Conference 27 March 2006 SPRING Singapore Boardroom

2. Panelists Chen Yew Nah Managing Director DP Information Group Png Cheong Boon Deputy Chief Executive SPRING Singapore Ted Tan Deputy Chief Executive Officer IE Singapore

3. Address Chen Yew Nah Managing Director DP Information Group

4. Overview Fourth Year Reaching out to Singapore SMEs Issues that affect SMEs most

5. Theme “Managing Challenges for Sustainable Growth”

6. Expanded Response Channels http://smesurvey.dpgroup.sg www.spring.gov.sg www.iesingapore.com www.ida.gov.sg

7. Industry Representation INDUSTRYPERCENTAGE (%) Manufacturing28.94 Construction3.38 Utilities1.58 Other Goods Industries0.11 Wholesale & Retail16.81 Hotels & Restaurants1.89 Transport & Communications12.20 Financial Services11.32 Business Services13.02 Other Services Industries10.76

8. Survey Questionnaire Access to Funding Competition Local & Overseas Free Trade Agreements Technology & Innovation

9. Respondent Benefits Concise Report of Key Finding Complimentary Credit Rating SME Quintessential Kit Tips & Information to expand & grow regionally

10. Address Png Cheong Boon Deputy Chief Executive SPRING Singapore

11. Address Ted Tan Deputy Chief Executive Officer IE Singapore

12. Thank You Question & Answer

13. Panelists Chen Yew Nah Managing Director DP Information Group Png Cheong Boon Deputy Chief Executive SPRING Singapore Ted Tan Deputy Chief Executive Officer IE Singapore