SBF Research & Reports
National Business Survey
The National Business Survey is one of the key surveys conducted by SBF. It is typically administered near the end of each calendar year, and seeks to identify the needs, concerns and future plans of SBF members.The survey covers the following areas:
- Sentiments on Singapore and the global economy
- Concerns and issues faced by members locally and abroad
- Insights into members’ business strategies
- Feedback on the Singapore Budget measures
- Feedback on economic restructuring
- Areas of assistance required by members and the business community
The results of the survey are shared with the Singapore Government as input for the Singapore Budget. With the results of the survey, SBF is also better able to understand the needs of the Singapore business community to address them effectively.
Latest Survey
The detailed report can be purchased here.
2019/20 Summary Report, Infographics & Web Infographics (Click here to view the National Business Survey 2019/20 video.)
Past Surveys
2018/19 Summary Report & Infographics. The detailed report can be purchased here. (Click here to view the National Business Survey 2018/19 video.)
2017/18 Summary Report & Infographics. The detailed report can be purchased here.
2016/17 Summary Report & Infographics. The detailed report can be purchased here.
2015/16
2014/15
2013/14
2012/13
2011/12
2010/11
SBF-Experian SME Index Quarterly Survey
The SBF-Experian SME Index is a six-month forward-looking Index which measures the sentiments of SMEs in the areas of turnover, profitability and capacity utilisation. This index is based on some 3,000 interviews with SME owners and managers, and the financial performance of SMEs over the five industry sectors: Business Services, Commerce/Trading, Construction/Engineering, Manufacturing, and Transport/Storage. Launched in 2009, the SBF-Experian SME Index is a joint initiative by Experian and SBF.
Latest Survey
| 2020: | Q1 | Q3 | Q4 |
Past Surveys
| 2019: | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
| 2018: | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
| 2017 | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
| 2016: | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
| 2015: | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
| 2014: | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
Post-Budget Survey
SBF conducts a post-budget survey immediately after the Singapore Budget measures are announced every year to obtain feedback. We do this as part of our ongoing role as the bridge between businesses and the Government to create and enhance a conducive business environment.The survey covers the following areas:
- Business sentiments
- Views on the usefulness of the Budget measures
- Feedback on what more could have been done
- Further areas of assistance required by businesses
The results of the survey are shared with the Government.
Latest Survey
Past Surveys
2019 Report & Infographics
2018
2017
2016
SBF Economic Indicators Report
On October 2019, SBF launched the quarterly SBF Economic Indicators Report (Singapore), prepared by the SBF SME Committee Research Sub-Committee. The report features a series of selected charts depicting important economic indicators, along with brief commentaries.The purpose of this report is to provide our business community with timely and relevant updates regarding key economic developments and trends in Singapore.
Download the latest report:
Q4 2020
Q3 2020
Q2 2020
Q1 2020
Q4 2019
Q3 2019
You can also email to join the mailing list and receive the latest report every quarter.
SBF Company Case Study / Video Series
The objective of the SBF Company Case Study / Video Series is to share translatable key lessons and industry practices for local companies looking to internationalise. Through the use of these case studies / videos, SBF also hopes to provide a platform that can help foster and promote timely discussions amongst business leaders on issues related to internationalisation and transformation.
We welcome you to download and disseminate our case studies / videos.Read the various case studies here:
| Issue 1 (May 2020) | Top International Holding: Next-Generation Entrepreneurship as Symbolic Succession |
| Issue 2 (Aug 2020) | Yang Kee Logistics: Overcoming Constraints by Moving Together |
| Issue 3 (Sep 2020) | Holistics Software: Bootstrapping a Start-up |
| Issue 4 (Dec 2020) | SmartClean Technology: Disrupting the Cleaning Market of Today |
Watch the latest video here:
| Episode 1 (Oct 2020) |
SmartClean Technologies |
| Episode 2 (Jan 2021) |
Hong Guan (Tackle) |
SBF’s Future Economy Conference and Exhibition 2018 Poll Report
SBF conducted an electronic poll during the SBF’s Future Economy Conference and Exhibition 2018 to capture the views of the attendees on the challenges and assistance required for transformation. The report of the poll results is available here.
For queries and more information on these surveys, please email .
