Profit Unlocked: A Strategic Lunch Clinic for Business Leaders

Profit
Seminars & Workshops
28 January 202612:00 pm to 3:00 pm
BDO Singapore600 North Bridge Road #17-01Parkview Square, Singapore
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Thank you for confirming your availability for the Profit Unlocked lunch clinic. We are pleased to share the official invitation and programme details below.

In today’s volatile market, the difference between businesses that thrive and those that merely survive comes down to one thing: how effectively you turn operational challenges into profit opportunities.

While your competitors struggle with rising costs, cyber threats, and margin erosion, forward-thinking leaders are discovering hidden profit pools within their existing operations. The question isn’t whether these opportunities exist in your business; it’s whether you’ll find them first.

Profit Unlocked is an executive clinic designed to help Singapore’s business leaders unlock measurable profit improvement through three critical levers that directly impact your bottom line:

What You’ll Discover: 

Hidden Profit Opportunities in Your Spend
Most organisations have 15-30% of unmanaged or poorly visible spend. We’ll show you how leading businesses are converting spend chaos into strategic advantage - identifying savings you didn’t know existed and redirecting that capital to growth initiatives.

Tax Optimisation as a Growth Engine
Strategic tax planning isn’t just about compliance - it’s about preserving cash flow and creating capacity to invest in what matters. Learn practical approaches that put money back into your business without increasing risk.

Turning Cyber Risk into Business Confidence
Every dollar not lost to cyber incidents is a dollar gained. Beyond compliance, we’ll explore how proactive cyber strategies protect your margins, preserve customer trust, and create competitive differentiation in an increasingly digital marketplace.

Why This Session Matters Now

  • Inflation and cost pressures aren’t going away—but they can be managed strategically

  • Globalisation complexities create both risks and opportunities for the prepared

  • Talent and investment hesitancy mean you need to extract maximum value from existing resources

  • Market uncertainty rewards businesses with financial discipline and operational resilience


This Session is for you if:
  • You’re facing margin pressure but aren’t sure where the leaks are
  • You want measurable ROI from cost optimisation, not just more reports
  • You need to build a more resilient business without sacrificing growth
  • You’re seeking practical insights from advisors who understand SME realities


Profit Unlocked isn’t about cutting your way to success—it’s about smart optimisation that funds your growth. Walk away with actionable strategies, real-world examples, and clarity on your next steps.
 

  Panelists & Speakers

Gerard Seng
Executive Director,
Digital Advisory, BDO Singapore
(Moderator)

Steve Harrison
CEO, Anvil Analytics
(Speaker)

Tan Pek Loon
CEO, Antarex
(Speaker)

Evelyn Lim
Executive Director, 
Tax Advisory,
BDO Singapore
(Panelist)

Eu Chin Sien
Executive Director, 
GST, BDO Singapore
(Panelist)

Wu So
o Mee
Executive Director, 
Personal Tax Services
BDO Singapore
(Panelist)

 

 Agenda

12:00 pm

Arrival & Lunch Networking

A relaxed lunch setting for peer connection and informal discussions.

12:30 pm

Opening Perspective

Setting the context: protecting margins, strengthening controls, and sustaining growth in a challenging environment

Opening Remarks by Gerard Seng, BDO Singapore

12:40 pm

Profitability Through Spend Clarity

Practical approaches to uncovering cost leakage, strengthening spend visibility, and improving financial discipline without slowing operations.

Presented by Steve Harrison of Anvil Analytics

1:05 pm

Fireside Chat: Tax Optimisation for SME Growth

A candid conversation on smart tax strategies that safeguard profits and fuel sustainable growth for Singapore SMEs.
Includes audience interaction.

With Eu Chin Sien, Evelyn Lim and Wu Soo Me moderated by Gerard Seng of BDO Singapore

1:45 pm

Cyber Resilience as a Profit Protector

Cyber incidents can wipe out profits overnight. Learn practical, affordable strategies to protect your business. (Antarex)

Presented by Tan Pek Loon of Antarex

2:15 pm

Informal Networking

Optional conversations with speakers and peers

2:45 pm

Close 

Event Details

Date:     28 January 2026 (Wednesday)
Time:     12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Fee:      Complimentary
Venue: BDO Singapore, 600 North Bridge Road, #17-01, Parkview Square, Singapore 188778


We would be pleased to welcome you to this closed-door discussion. Please confirm your attendance by 23 Jan 2026.


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