As a leading consulting firm headquartered in Singapore, FT Consulting has been at the forefront of driving business growth and connectivity across South East Asia and beyond. With over three decades of experience and a robust network of regional offices and strategic partners, we have continually evolved to meet the needs of our clients. Our recent feature in Business Times highlights our latest initiatives and strategic expansions designed to empower businesses to achieve sustainable growth and competitive advantage on a global scale.
Core Business and Services:
Since our inception in 1991, FT Consulting has served over 1,000 clients from a diverse range of sectors, including food & beverage, retail, education, manufacturing, and technology. Our core services have been instrumental in helping businesses harness the power of intangibles to drive growth. These services include:
Franchising, Licensing, and Growth Strategies: We provide comprehensive strategies to help businesses expand through franchising and licensing, ensuring sustainable and scalable growth.
Intellectual Asset Management: Our expertise in managing intellectual assets helps clients protect, leverage, and monetise their intangible assets, driving innovation and value creation.
Brand and Marketing Innovation: We offer innovative branding and marketing solutions that enhance our clients' market presence and competitive edge.
Strategic Expansions:
First Tree Capital:
Launched in the first quarter of 2023, First Tree Capital is our newest venture aimed at providing equity investment to promising clients to support their overseas growth plans. This strategic move not only helps our clients expand internationally but also aligns with our mission to drive sustainable growth. The investment funds come from a mix of internal resources and high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs). While we plan to invest up to S$20 million over the next three years, our commitment remains focused on providing professional services rather than becoming an investment company.
Our investment arm also plays a crucial role in talent placement for clients embarking on overseas expansion. Our "C-suite as-a-service" programme temporarily fills senior management roles, either to hold the fort at home or lead the overseas charge. This unique approach leverages our extensive network of consultants and business associates, ensuring clients have access to top-tier temporary executives.
FT Academy:
Established in early 2020, FT Academy is dedicated to workforce training and development. We offer SkillsFuture and Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications-accredited courses targeted at mid- to upper-management individuals, with a focus on internationalisation training. Our partnerships with prestigious educational institutions such as Singapore Management University and the Singapore University of Social Sciences enable us to provide top-tier training for adult learners. This initiative addresses a critical need among our clients, equipping them with the necessary skills to succeed in global markets.
Despite these exciting expansions, our core business of consultancy remains the bedrock of FT Consulting, contributing to about 70% of our overall revenue. Our consulting services are tailored to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) venture abroad. We specialise in franchise development, market research, intellectual property management, and branding and marketing. Our unique approach to monetising intangible assets has enabled us to create significant value for our clients.
FT Consulting's strategic expansions and innovative solutions are a testament to our dedication to empowering businesses for global success. By continuously evolving and adapting to the needs of our clients, we are poised to drive sustainable growth and create lasting value in an ever-changing business landscape. Stay tuned as we continue to lead the way in internationalisation and business innovation.
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