Ozone Business Foruum no.5

Introduction The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is something that is weighing on every business owners' mind. GST Assistance Scheme is a new initiative by government to assist these group of SMEs who voluntarily register to be a GST Trader from 1 March 2007 to 30 March 2009. With effect from 1 July GST will be increased to 7%. Presently for SMEs who are absorbing the 5%,will have to face with a bigger cut in their profit margin if they continue to absorb 7% GST come July 1st. Are YOU prepared for it? Highlights of Talk How does GST increase your profits Who are qualified for this Scheme What does it Cover How much does the assistance scheme help? How to apply Things to note about GST and the grant Demo of Accounting software for GST Who should Attend Business owners who are looking at getting themselves GST registered Accounting practitioners Finance/Admin managers of SMEs	Details about the speaker Margaret Lim Dip. Bldg Mngt, AII, Assoc. Fin. Consultant Her experience includes 5 years in business continuity planning and working for several years as a Financial Planner in brokerage firm helping clients with their investment and financial planning needs. At present she is managing A2000 client’s Maintenance Contract for the past 5 years. Her company is an accounting software company had has been in providing this particular area of expertise for many years. Their accounting software has been marketed in Singapore for the past 3yrs Margaret specialises in Financial planning for business continuity; Organization & methods consultancy ;Marketing and management consultancy and finally Customer Relationship Management
		Event Details Date: 10th May, Thurs Time: 5pm - 7pm Fee: $5 for members $10 for guests Venue: Biz Hub @ Ozone 187B Thomson Road, Goldhill Centre [map] Registration by RSVP Only [Click here]