19/10/2026
What does it take for SMEs to scale beyond Singapore? At the “Grow Local, Scale Regional, Compete Globally” conference, co-organised by SME Centre North West and SIM, Mr Seong Kim Ho, CEO of SIM Academy, drew on the Strategic Enterprise™ framework to share how strengthening core organisational capabilities can help SMEs navigate the complexities of regional expansion and build a foundation for sustainable growth.
A key takeaway from his session, “Unlocking Regional Growth: How Core Capabilities Drive SME Expansion”, was that sustainable growth starts with getting the fundamentals right. For SMEs looking to expand, this means:
🔹 Addressing inefficiencies before taking on the complexities of new markets.
🔹 Defining roles and decision-making authority to drive business outcomes.
🔹 Building capable teams and fostering a culture of trust to support organisational effectiveness.
Regional expansion is more than entering new markets. It requires building an organisation that can adapt, scale, and deliver results sustainably. Through initiatives and industry engagements like these, SIM continues to support enterprises in building the capabilities needed for long-term growth.
Connect with SIM Academy at [email protected] for a discussion on your organisation’s training needs and how we can support your workforce development goals.