ALL eyes will be on Budget Day, Oct 25, 2013. Given the uncertainties in the economic front, stronger headwinds from expected higher inflation and interest rates, slower growth rate and softer demand, businesses especially SMEs should brave for a choppier ride.
The SMEs would clamour for some goodies from the Prime Minister. While it is more pertinent for the Government to reduce the cost of doing business, facilitate an efficient business operating environment and not crowd-out SMEs through skewed socio-economic policies, here is wish list of fiscal considerations: