DP BUREAU LAUNCHES SME CONCIERGE SERVICE
Free service means one phone call is all it takes to find what you need

Concierge services were once an exclusive privilege offered to Platinum credit card holders. But not anymore! DP Bureau – a one-stop SME service and advisory center – has launched a new Concierge Service for SMEs and start-up companies.

The new Concierge Service is a fast and efficient way for SMEs to find the services they need. Simply call the DP Bureau Concierge Service, explain what is required and the experienced service team will swing into action to locate a suitable supplier.

DP Bureau has hand picked a number of suppliers across a range of industries. Each supplier has been evaluated for quality of service and value before being approved as suitable for the DP Bureau Concierge Service.

The Concierge Service is complimentary for all D’Biz Pal members. D’Biz Pal is a free membership programme that offers discounts and benefits to DP Bureau’s customers. Currently 26,000 SMEs are D’Biz Pal members.

Ms Ong Siew Kim, General Manager of DP Bureau said the Concierge Service takes the guess work out of finding suitable suppliers and ensures SMEs get the right services at a competitive price. SMEs operate with a lean structure and typically do not have a PA or Secretary to take care of the business procurement needs. It greatly benefits SMEs to tap on our existing network and expertise for their business needs. DP Bureau has the mission of helping SMEs operate efficiently and effectively through their initial years.

“SMEs and start-ups need many services to get up and running or to grow. Their needs include finding office space, design and renovation, printing, web hosting, travel, event planning and insurance.”

“Outsourcing was highlighted as an important management tool in the inaugural Start-Up Survey conducted at the beginning of this year. Of the SMEs surveyed 66.3% said they outsource at least one function of their business for efficiency.”

“The DP Bureau Concierge Service is based on the model used by credit card companies to woo their top tier platinum card members. Where a credit card concierge can book theatre tickets or send flowers, the DP Concierge Service can find you a reputable supplier at a reasonable rate to fulfill your business needs.”

Examples of products and services offered through the DP Bureau Concierge Service include:

. Finding affordable office space

. Opening bank accounts and accessing micro-loans

. Accounting and taxation services

. Overseas and local phone services

. Office IT and network setup

. Direct marketing services

. Printing of business cards, stamps and stationery

. Language translation services

. Logistics, warehousing and movers

. Credit management and debt recovery

. Feng Shui services

. Faxes, copiers, scanners and printers

. eCommerce

As part of the Concierge Service, DP Bureau has negotiated a range of deals and special offers from suppliers to help SMEs keep their costs under control. These savings range from 10% to 50% off the normal price of the goods and services offered by other external vendors.