SO BUSY! and with so little time..
Get 24 x 120 mins INTENSIVE training sessions
for YOU & YOUR TEAM!
What is the Smarter Business Bootcamp?
Twice a month, you and your team will have access to 120-minute intensive online training sessions led by industry experts. These sessions are specially curated to help employees stay relevant and adaptable in today’s fast-changing business environment. Covering practical topics such as AI tools for productivity, cost-saving automation strategies, GST compliance, CPF updates, and workplace motivation, the sessions aim to equip teams with skills they can immediately apply at work.
Participants will also enjoy unlimited access for their company, on-demand session replays, dedicated Xero support, and entry into an exclusive SME community group for knowledge sharing and networking. This programme is ideal for businesses looking to invest in continuous learning and future-proof their workforce with practical, real-world knowledge.
As part of your enhanced plan, your company will now enjoy:
- Unlimited participant access – One flat fee covers your entire team. Invite anyone from your company to join the sessions.
- Unlimited topics – Gain insights from professionals across various fields such as finance, HR, marketing, compliance, tech, and more.
- Unlimited replays – Can’t attend live? No problem. You’ll have access to recordings, so your team can learn anytime, anywhere.
- Exclusive access to our SME community chatgroup – Exchange knowledge, network, and grow alongside like-minded business owners and professionals.
✨New subscribers – Enjoy 2 FREE trial sessions this May! (1 month free access + 12 month subscription for $788/year)
We are excited to share that our Xero Support Programme is now more powerful than ever. We have enhanced the annual support plan by including access to our brand-new Smarter Business Bootcamp — an intensive, high-impact learning experience designed to future-proof your business and keep your team ahead of the curve.
Some of the Topics Covered:
- Maximize Productivity: AI Tools Every Singapore SME Should Be Using
- Automate & Save: How to Cut Business Costs with Smart Processes
- GST Made Simple: Avoid Costly Mistakes & Stay Compliant
- CPF Pitfalls Exposed: Costly Mistakes & How to Fix Them Before It’s Too Late
With 5 employees, the cost is about $10 per user per month — cheaper than your usual cup of Starbucks coffee, but way more effective than caffeine!
Price Plan (Includes 12 + 1 Month Access for both plans.)
| Plan | Price |
|---|---|
| Company | $788 (Usual Price: $5800) |
| Individual | $488 |
T&Cs apply.
How to Register:
- Click on the button and complete the form to sign up.
- Registration will close 3 days prior to each training session.
- Prefer group registration? Send us a list of your colleagues via spreadsheet — we’ll handle the rest!
Please do not hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you online for the sessions!
FEBRUARY SESSION
Session 1
Date: 10 February (Tues), 10am to 12pm
1. Is Your Business Ready for M&A? A Practical Guide for SME Owners
(Learn the essential steps SME owners must take before pursuing a smooth, high-value exit)
2. Shaping our economy through digital transformation with SME communities(Join NTUC USME in enabling SMEs with resources, training, and real-world digital solutions)
Session 2
Date: 25 February (Wed), 2pm to 4pm
1. Generative to Agentic AI: The Next Productivity Leap for SMEs
2. Job Redesign Made Practical: Concepts, Cases & A Free Tool
✨ Join our SBB Whatsapp Community Group!
Stay connected with like-minded business owners and professionals by joining our Smarter Business Bootcamp (SBB) Community WhatsApp group!
Get timely reminders for upcoming sessions, access exclusive learning resources, and continue learning beyond the bootcamp. It’s your go-to space for real-time updates and practical business tips!
Terms and Conditions Apply.
Have a look at some of our past workshops!
April Workshops
📅 April 1st Session
🕙 16 Apr 2025 | 10AM–12PM
Synopsis:
💡 GST: Common Pitfalls to Avoid Hefty Fines
Learn how to navigate GST compliance and avoid costly penalties.
🤖 Building Agentic AI: The Future of Intelligent Agents
Discover how autonomous AI systems can revolutionize workflows and decision-making in SMEs.
📅 April 2nd Session
🕑 29 Apr 2025 | 2PM–4PM
Synopsis:
🧠 MBTI: How to Motivate Your Employees or Employer
Gain insights into personality-driven motivation strategies for a thriving workplace.
📱 AI for Social Media
Explore how AI can optimise social media strategies and engagement for your business.
May Workshops
📅 May 1st Session
🕑 16 May 2025 | 2PM–4PM
Synopsis:
✅❌ The Do and Don’ts for PDPA
Are you accidentally breaking SG’s data laws? Fines can reach up to $1 million — and it could start with a small error.
🛠️ Top 10 Free AI Tools Every SME Should Use Today
Are you missing out on these hyper-productive tools to boost big results?
📅 May 2nd Session
🕙 29 May 2025 | 10AM–12PM
Synopsis:
🧾 The Costly CPF Mistakes Too Many SMEs Still Make
CPF errors are more common than you think — and more costly too.
📚 AI as Your Personal Mentor: Myth or Game-Changer?
Imagine having a coach that never sleeps, never judges — and always gets smarter.
June Workshops
📅 June 1st Session
🕙 10 Jun 2025 | 10AM–12PM
Synopsis:
📊 Excel Hacks You Actually Use at Work
Singapore-style shortcuts to get work done faster.
🧾 Why the World is Switching to InvoiceNow
Especially useful if you’ve just started your business or haven’t set up InvoiceNow yet.
- Learn how to get started with IMDA’s InvoiceNow system
- We’ll show how to connect Xero to InvoiceNow (super easy!)
- ⚠️ Note: InvoiceNow becomes mandatory for new voluntary GST registrants from 1 Nov 2025
July Workshops
📅 July 1st Session
🕙 11 Jul 2025 | 10AM–12PM
Synopsis:
💼 Smarter Tax Moves for Businesses in Singapore
Hands-on tips to help your business save more on taxes and protect your bottom line.
🛠️ Top 10 Free AI Tools Every SME Should Use Today (Part 2)
Big Results, Small Budget: Transform Your Business & Stay Ahead.
📅 July 2nd Session
🕑 24 Jul 2025 | 2PM–4PM
Synopsis:
📈 Winning Customers with Smarter AI Marketing
Get up to speed on today’s most effective AI-driven marketing tactics – learn how to apply them to boost conversions, engagement and ROI.
🧠 Behind The Smile & Opening Up about Anxiety at Work
Helping teams recognize the signs of anxiety and support one another with understanding and care.
August Workshops
📅 August 1st Session
🕙 12 August 2025 | 10AM–12PM
Synopsis:
Get More Done with Microsoft Copilot as your New Digital Assistant
(Explore how Copilot enhanced productivity with AI-driven assistance acrossMicrosoft 365 business apps)
Preparing Your Business for the Mandatory GST InvoiceNow Rollout
(Get step-by-step guidance on how to comply with IRAS requirements before thedeadline on 1 Nov 2025)
📅 August 2nd Session
🕙 29 Aug 2025 | 2PM–4PM
Synopsis:
The Future of Client Acquisition with Tiktok and AI
(A hands-on look at how to craft effective TikTok content, track engagement,and use AI-powered tools to nurture leads without manual effort)
Empowering SMEs with CTO-as-a Service
(Learn how this innovative service empowers Singapore SMEs with on-demand tech leadership and strategic guidance, without a full-time CTO)
September Workshops
📅 September 1st Session
🕙 11 Sep 2025 | 10AM–12PM
Synopsis:
AI-Powered Social Media That Engages & Grows Brands
(An SME’s Journey Towards Building An In-House Self-Evolving AI Platform – MarX for Business Growth)
Smart Hiring Strategies With Fresh Skills & Support
(Learn how e2i helps local businesses to propel their workforce transformation)
📅 September 2nd Session
🕙 23 Sep 2025 | 2PM–4PM
Synopsis:
XiaoHongShu: The Social Commerce Goldmine for Brands
(From brand discovery to purchase decision, find out how to unlock the power of XHS to engage and convert consumers through authentic social content)
SME Cyber Resilience – Securing What Matters Most
(Get updated on the various practical and low-cost strategies that can help SMEs to defend against growing cyber threats)
October Workshops
📅 October 1st Session
🕙 16 Oct 2025 | 10AM – 12PM
Synopsis:
The Power of LEAN Management
(How to use simple LEAN tools to save costs, improve efficiency, and grow your SME sustainably in Singapore)
Understanding the Workplace Fairness Act
(Are you well-equipped with the laws to ensure compliance with the Act?)
📅 October 2nd Session
🕑 30 Oct 2025 | 2PM–4PM
Synopsis:
Omnichannel Mastery for Small Retailers
(Tap on proven omnichannel strategies to compete with big players and expandyour reach, boost profits and stay competitive)
Go Global with Alibaba.com
(Get insights into how the global e-commerce giant leverages on digital tools togrow and build trust)
November Workshops
📅 November 1st Session
🕙 12 Nov 2025 | 10AM – 12PM
Synopsis:
SME Workforce Transformation: Career Conversion Made Affordable with 90% Support
(Find out how to upskill and reskill your staff with heavy govt subsidies)
Sustainability Reporting for SMEs in Singapore
(With the mandatory sustainability reporting approaching, get insights into how early adopters can benefit from smoother transitions and stronger credibility)
📅 November 2nd Session
🕑 24 Oct 2025 | 2PM–4PM
Synopsis:
Grow Beyond Borders: Franchising as Your Gateway to Expansion
(Learn how to unlock new markets with the right partners and franchise structure)
From Compliance to Culture: The Progressive Employer Playbook
(Gain insights from SBF on how to create a fair & future-ready workplace culture, without breaking your budgets)
December Workshop
December Face-to-Face Session
Venue: Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI), 11 Eunos Road 8, Singapore 408601
Date: 17 December 2025
Time: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Synopsis:
1. Learn 5 Latest AI Tools That You MUST use (e.g. Nano Banana & Comet Ai)
Unlock the power of the latest and most popular AI tools shaping the way businesses research, create, analyse, and automate. Get a quick, practical tour of must-use tools that will boost productivity and transform your workflow instantly.
2. Fully utilise your Microsoft 365 with Co-pilot
Learn how to get the most out of your Microsoft 365 ecosystem by pairing it with intelligent AI features. Discover how to automate tasks, improve collaboration, enhance document creation, and streamline your daily work with AI built right into your favourite apps.
3. Intelligent Assistants for Work
Explore how next-gen AI assistants can help automate routine tasks, enhance writing, summarise meetings, and support work across departments.
4. Office Workflow Automation
See how everyday operational tasks such as approvals, filing, document creation, communications get automated without coding.
5. Visual, Video & Code Generation with Modern AI Models
Get hands-on with tools that can generate graphics, explain code, create video drafts, and support creative or technical teams.
6. Building Your Own AI-Empowered Team for 2026
Frameworks and strategies to scale AI adoption so that your workforce stays adaptive, competitive and future-ready.
January Workshops
January 1st Session
14 Jan 2026 | 10AM – 12PM
Synopsis:
– Join us for a curated morning of practical, business-ready skills where you’ll explore the latest AI tools like Nano Banana and Comet AI, fully leverage Microsoft 365 with Co-pilot, and harness intelligent assistants to automate tasks and streamline workflows. Discover hands-on techniques for visual, video, and code generation, see everyday office processes automated without coding, and gain strategies to build AI-empowered teams that are adaptive, productive, and ready to thrive in 2026.
– Experience a hands-on, live demonstration on how to register and connect InvoiceNow with Xero, enabling seamless invoicing for your business. Learn step-by-step how to set up the integration, send invoices efficiently, and streamline your billing process. This session will equip you with practical skills to save time, reduce errors, and improve cash flow management using Xero and InvoiceNow.
January 2nd Session
28 Jan 2026 | 2PM–4PM
Synopsis:
– From Guidelines to Action: Navigating and Managing Flexible Work Arrangement Requests
– Avoid Costly Mistakes in 2026: CPF, Tax & Employment Compliance for SMEs
