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Five Months Ahead of Schedule, Sagitec Delivers Pension Solution to the Denver Employees Retirement Plan

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St. Paul, MN (PRWEB) June 14, 2012

Sagitec Solutions, LLC, the Minnesota-based IT firm specializing in tailor-made pension administration systems, successfully delivered an integrated line-of-business solution for the Denver Employees Retirement Plan (DERP) of Denver, CO five months ahead of schedule. Despite a flood of early retirements that forced DERP staff to take a three-month hiatus from the project, dedicated teams from both parties collaborated on an innovative solution to the potentially serious setback and drove the project to successful completion. The new system, called CRIS, is live and currently supporting all of DERPs core business functions.

Sagitec demonstrated a true commitment to the success of the CRIS project. We felt confident trusting them to continue with system development during our hiatus, said Steve Hutt, DERPs Executive Director. This enabled us to focus our efforts on the surge of early retirements and continue to deliver outstanding service to our members without sacrificing our timeline for completion of the project. Together, we achieved our goal of a new pension administration solution and actually did so ahead of schedule.

DERPs sudden surge in workload came after the City of Denver unexpectedly offered eligible city employees an incentive for early retirement. To avoid a project delay, Sagitec proposed to accelerate the project schedule instead. Sagitec would continue with system development while DERP focused on the new retirements. The two organizations agreed on a revised schedule and an amended contract. As a result, CRIS was delivered successfully within budget and five months ahead of schedule.

The successful implementation of CRIS is a perfect example of what can be accomplished when business partners share mutual trust, honesty, and commitment, noted Rod Sheppard, Senior Partner for Sagitec. Sagitec strives to achieve the same level of confidence with all of our business partners, because we know what an important part it plays in driving a successful outcome.

CRIS is a browser-based pension administration system based on Sagitecs Neospin pension administration software framework solution. In addition to serving DERPs core business functions, it provides business users and DERP members with enhanced customer service capabilities, including self-service web portals. The system is hosted by Sagitec from the companys data center, also located in Denver, CO.

About Denver Employees Retirement Plan

Established in 1963, the Denver Employees Retirement Plan is a defined benefit plan. Its purpose is to provide retirement benefits to qualified members of the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and Hospital Authority. DERPs mission is to provide promised retirement benefits and exceptional service to their members, through prudent investment and administration. DERPs vision is to be fully funded, to exceed evolving customer service expectations, and to be recognized as best in class among public retirement systems. More information can be found at http://www.derp.org.

About Sagitec Solutions, LLC

Sagitec Solutions, LLC is an innovative IT firm that designs and delivers tailor-made pension administration systems for public and private retirement funds. With broad industry experience, Sagitec empowers retirement systems to realize their strategic service visions and drives those visions into action. Sagitec is headquartered in the Twin Cities, MN. They have additional domestic offices in Denver, Co and Topeka, KS, and international offices in Pune and Chennai, India. Sagitec has been implementing IT solutions successfully across the United States since 2004. Further information can be found at http://www.sagitec.com or by contacting Rick Deshler at (651) 335-3406 or at service(at)sagitec(dot)com.







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Free Webinar: How to Get Leadership Support for Your Disaster Recovery Plan

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Herndon, VA (PRWEB) September 04, 2012

As part of National Emergency Preparedness Month, Irving Burton Associates (IBA), developers of the In Case of Crisis mobile app, will be hosting a FREE webinar on How to Get Leadership Support for Your Disaster Recovery Plan. This webinar takes place on September 18 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm and features guest presenter, Eileen Unger, President of the crisis planning firm Emergency Preparedness Partnerships (EPP). Eileen Unger will help lead the webinar presentation and discussion in conjunction with IBA.

This webinar consists of a brief overview of disaster/crisis planning and guidance on how to conduct a stakeholder analysis. It also features key information and tips that will help business leaders identify the right advocates within the organization to move crisis planning initiatives forward. The webinar will also go over the barriers or hang-ups during crisis planning and technology options that can be used to make disaster recovery efforts easier and more cost effective for organizations. A question and answer session will follow the webinar.

Who: Open to the public. All are encouraged to attend including human resource professionals, emergency managers, business owners, college and government administrators, government organizations and more. Attendance is free of charge.

What: How to Get Leadership Support for Your Disaster Recovery Plan free webinar

When: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 from 2:00 pm 3:00 pm ET

Where: Register online https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4672870886751130112

Why: To provide organizations with the information and tools necessary to get leadership support for disaster recovery plans.

Contact: Malika Bennett

Company: Irving Burton Associates (IBA)

Phone: 703-575-8359 ext. 1269

Email: webinar(at)ibacorp.us

About In Case of Crisis

Developed by leading software and mobile applications developer, Irving Burton Associates (IBA), In Case of Crisis is the premiere smartphone app and crisis communication tool that makes it easier for companies, schools and government to better prepare for emergencies. In Case of Crisis is an all-in-one mobile solution that enables organizations to transform an outdated, static paper-based emergency document into a dynamic, accessible crisis plan. With In Case of Crisis organizations can go above and beyond standard emergency information. In Case of Crisis tailors a solution unique to almost any organization. Plans are built, administered and updated online, stored in the cloud and downloaded directly to mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. For more information about In Case of Crisis, please visit [http://www.InCaseofCrisis.com.

About Eileen Unger/Emergency Preparedness Partnerships

Eileen Unger has more than 32 years experience in the engineering, construction and utility industries. As president of Emergency Preparedness Partnerships (EPP), Ms. Unger provides not only the leadership and strategic direction for EPP, but also uses her expertise in project management, emergency preparedness process analysis and practical plan development for client projects. For more information about Emergency Preparedness Partnerships or to contact Eileen Unger, please visit http://emergencypreparednesspartnerships.com/.







Professional Business Plan Writers Now Available in Every State, by Wise Business Plans

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(PRWEB) August 30, 2012

The expert team of consultants, researchers, financial modelers, writers and designers produce superior business plans for a variety of industries. With the mission of easing the difficulty of communicating innovative business models through a professional business plan, Wise Business Plans has quickly become a nationally preferred provider of business plan services.

If you can dream it, Wise Business Plans can communicate it!

Crucial to Wise Business Plans model for success is their national presence supported by a team of experienced, MBA holding, business plan writers as well as a team of creative designers. With years of experience in writing business plans, Wise Business Plans has developed an effective business plan model including:

Executive Summary: Summarizes the key elements of the entire business plan. This facet of the business plan appears first; however, it is typically the last element of the business plan to be written.

Company Description: Outline of the business’ legal structure and management resources, including; internal management team, external management resources, and human resource needs.

Product or Service Description: Detailed descriptions of products or services are included within this section. The most intriguing part of the product or service will be communicated to express the companys competitive edge.

Market and Industry Analysis: Examination of the primary target market, including: industry gross revenue, geographic location, customer demographics, target market’s needs and how these needs are being met currently.

Marketing Plan: The marketing plan will provide a detailed explanation of the company sales strategy, pricing plan, proposed advertising or promotion activities, and the product or service benefits.

SWOT Analysis: Strategic planning method used to evaluate the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats in relation to the business.

Financial Analysis: Description of the funding requirements, 5 years of detailed financial statements, and a loan analysis.

Appendices and Exhibits: Any additional information that will help establish the credibility of the business idea, such as marketing studies, photographs of the product, contracts or other legal agreements pertinent to the business.

Through the business plan development process business owners will be able to identify their target market, marketing budget, staffing needs, break-even point, operating costs, revenue, profit margins, and funding needs.

About Wise Business Plans

Wise Business Plans is a professional business plan writing company that writes professional business plans. The firm is committed to increasing the fundability and success rates of businesses through strategic planning. To learn more, visit http://www.wisebusinessplans.com or call 1-800-496-1056 to schedule a consultation.







National Fish Habitat Partnership Releases Updated Action Plan to Conserve America’s Aquatic Resources

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Washington, DC (PRWEB) August 29, 2012

The National Fish Habitat Board today released the second edition of the National Fish Habitat Action Plan (Action Plan), setting forth a mission-critical approach to conserving the nations aquatic resources for the future. The original National Fish Habitat Action Plan, created in 2006, carried a great vision forward to protect, restore and enhance aquatic habitats through partnerships. While the original Plan met its objectives set forth in 2010, the mission and goals of the plan remain the same and are the foundation of the second edition of the Plan for 2012 and beyond.

The second edition of the National Fish Habitat Action Plan is built on the foundation of advancing the conservation practices of the individual National Fish Habitat Partnerships, the working units of the National Fish Habitat Partnership. The five new objectives in the Plan include:


Achieve measurable habitat conservation results through strategic actions of Fish Habitat Partnerships that improve ecological condition, restore natural processes, or prevent the decline of intact and healthy systems leading to better fish habitat conditions and increased fishing opportunities.

Establish a consensus set of national conservation strategies as a framework to guide future actions and investment by the Fish Habitat Partnerships by 2013.

Broaden the community of support for fish habitat conservation by increasing fishing opportunities, fostering the participation of local communities especially young people in conservation activities, and raising public awareness of the role healthy fish habitats play in the quality of life and economic well-being of local communities.

Fill gaps in the National Fish Habitat Assessment and its associated database to empower strategic conservation action supported by broadly available scientific information, and integrate socio-economic data in the analysis to improve peoples lives in a manner consistent with fish habitat conservation goals.

Communicate the conservation outcomes produced collectively by Fish Habitat Partnerships as well as new opportunities and voluntary approaches for conserving fish habitat to the public and conservation partners.

The second edition of the Action Plan details how the new objectives will be implemented. The Plan also highlights conservation Partnership in Action stories from Fish Habitat Partnerships to provide insight into their work on the ground. Other sections explain the functions of the National Fish Habitat Board and Partnerships and the critical role of science and data and effective communications to guide activities. Interesting facts and figures related to the National Fish Habitat Partnership, recreational and commercial fishing fill out the rest of the Plan.

The revised Action Plan is built on the success and experiences of our Partners, said Kelly Hepler, Chairman of the National Fish Habitat Board and Assistant Commissioner, Alaska Department of Fish and Game. Creating and maintaining these Partnerships is the foundation of the Action Plan and will be the primary focus as we address conservation needs for our nations waterways now and into the future.

The National Fish Habitat Board, Fish Habitat Partnerships, federal and state natural resource agencies, conservation organizations and the National Fish Habitat Partner Coalition participated in the selection process of the revised Plan objectives. The release of the revised Action Plan coincides with the launch of the updated National Fish Habitat Partnership website at http://www.fishhabitat.org.

To view and download a PDF of the revised Action Plan, visit http://www.fishhabitat.org/images/nfhp_ap_final.pdf.

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About the National Fish Habitat Partnership

The National Fish Habitat Partnership (http://www.fishhabitat.org) works to conserve fish habitat nationwideleveraging federal, state and private funding sources to achieve the greatest impact on fish populations through priority conservation projects. The national partnership implements the National Fish Habitat Action Plan and supports 18 regional grassroots partner organizations.







Wise Business Plans and the Music and Entertainment Industry Working Together to Create the Perfect Business Plan

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National Business Plan Company (PRWEB) August 24, 2012

Even in a down economy the likes of which the nation has experienced over the course of the last five years, there is always room for music. Music and entertainment are typically segments of the economy that are fairly durable during tough economic times, says Joe Ferriolo Director of Wise Business Plans. People want an escape from the struggles of the household and the difficulties of finding and maintaining employment. This is why the music and entertainment industry is relatively unscathed, says Ferriolo.

The music industry has over the course of the last decade seen some difficult times but this has nothing to do with the waning of consumer interest. Consumer interest is at an all-time high with artists realizing immense levels of popularity. Record labels have on some levels struggled to revamp their business models to fit this new digital world that we live in. This has been the primary struggle of the labels as they work to remain viable and functional, says Mr. Ferriolo. It has been a struggle for some with many passing by the wayside but with the new formats that are being introduced, new labels are coming on the scene giving artists a great deal more freedom and creativity, says Mr. Ferriolo.

Research conducted via IBISworld.com shows that the Recording Industry is projected to have a 2.0% growth rate from 2012 to 2017. This is extremely healthy when you consider all of the seismic shifts that this industry has undergone over the course of the last decade. It speaks to the resilience of the industry and bodes extremely well for entrepreneurs and existing labels that are looking to capitalize on the next frontier of business opportunities. Wise Business Plans has developed several record label projects for clients throughout the nation and helped them chart a path towards success. All Wise Business Plans developed for record labels include the following items:

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Riverbend Introduces Another New Floor Plan Concept

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Meridian, ID (PRWEB) July 16, 2012

The summer season has hit its peak and that means Riverbend has introduced another new plan to our diverse portfolio. With architectural styles ranging from Craftsman to Modern, our newest design has potential clients inspired and anxious to begin the process of building their dream timber frame home.

This week, Riverbend has showcased a stylistically unique design to the series, the Bar Harbor. This seaside design is the first of its particular style to be introduced this year.

The coastal feel of this custom design concept features traditional timber framing in the interior that flows through the exterior to create an attached pergola off the master suite. The glass breezeway connecting the home and garage offers uninterrupted views of the land in an artistically unique fashion. This designs versatility makes it fit easily along the rugged New England coast or amongst rows of Oregon seaside cottages.

While this design concept is featured as a single level, gradual steps down from the bedrooms to the great room and to the garage create a distinct separation between living spaces. The outdoor kitchen, fire pit, fountain and private master deck seamlessly connect the outdoors with home interiors and increase the size of the plans total living space.

View the latest Riverbend Design Concepts, and more at: http://www.riverbendtf.com/floorplans.html.

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PFB Custom Homes Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of PFB Corporation, is the parent company of Riverbend Timber Framing, PrecisionCraft Log and Timber Homes, and Point Zero Homes.

Riverbend is a manufacturer of custom traditional timber frame homes. Using traditional timber frame designs and an integrated energy efficient building system, Riverbends homes are built to last. With 30 years of experience, Riverbend creates inspiring homes that match each clients unique lifestyle, architectural preference and budget.







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Somanabolic Muscle Maximizer Review of Kyle Leon’s Workout And Diet Plan Revealed

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Houston, TX (PRWEB) August 15, 2012

Kyle Leon’s Somanabolic Muscle Maximizer review was revealed at Somanabolicmusclemaximizerreviews.com. This honest and unbiased review examines the pros and the cons of the program in a detailed manner and in a logical step by step fashion. The Somanabolic Muscle Maximizer or SMM is a nutritional program which is based on a bodys somatotype. Each of these somatotypes (ectomorph, mesomorph and endomorph) effect the way the body processes food and builds muscle.

This program that includes a Somanabolic muscle maximizer bonus uses four patented formulas which have been worked out over many years by some of the worlds most renowned bodybuilders, nutritionists and fitness models. A successful fitness model, Kyle Leon is found gracing the front of many glossy magazines and as a one of the leading figures in fitness nutrition, he designed this muscle building program with a lot of input from other leaders in the industry.

Kyle Leon’s Somanabolic Muscle Maximizer review talks about the effectiveness of the Microsoft Excel program, Somanabolic Weight Training, Somanabolic Supplementation, and the 7 Days Out e-book. The honest truth about the Somanabolic Muscle Maximizer program by fitness model and nutritionist, Kyle Leon who helps men work out by strategically planning their weight training towards their own bodys needs is presented in this detailed review.

Explaining the uniqueness of the program, a senior reviewer from http://somanabolicmusclemaximizerreviews.com says, We think the Somanabolic Muscle Maximizer is possibly one of the best nutritional programs to come on the market in recent years. It helps men get the results that theyve been struggling for without increasing their workout hours.

To get instant access to the program or to get more information about it one should go to the official website here.

To read Kyle Leon’s Somanabolic Muscle Maximizer review that takes a deep dive into this muscle building program, please visitprogram, please visit http://somanabolicmusclemaximizerreviews.com/kyle-leon-somanabolic-muscle-maximizer-review-2







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Riverbend Introducing New Floor Plan Concepts All Summer Long

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Meridian, ID (PRWEB) June 26, 2012

Riverbend Timber Framing has dedicated 30 years to providing one-of-a kind designs that inspire our customers timber frame homes. For the next few months, we want to provide fresh designs to spur prospective projects, whether architectural style ranges from Southwestern to Craftsman to Contemporary.

Riverbend will be introducing custom timber frame home designs all summer long. The first two designs of the summer series are the unique French Country inspired concepts: the Lyon and the Greenbrier.

Both the Lyon and the Greenbrier display classic European architecture and design. The old world charm of blending stone and timber framing creates an enchanting French country cottage appeal that forms to any landscape urban or countryside.

These unique French country designs and more brand new concepts will be premiering all summer long. Take a look by checking emails, visiting the website and following Riverbend on Twitter and Facebook.

View the latest Riverbend Design Concepts, the Lyon and the Greenbrier at: http://www.riverbendtf.com/floorplans.html.

PFB America, a wholly owned subsidiary of PFB Corporation, is the parent company of Riverbend Timber Framing, PrecisionCraft Log and Timber Homes, and Point Zero Homes.

Riverbend is a manufacturer of custom traditional timber frame homes. Using traditional timber frame designs and an integrated energy efficient building system, Riverbends homes are built to last. With 30 years of experience, Riverbend creates inspiring homes that match each clients unique lifestyle, architectural preference and budget.







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Skegness Based Online Marketing Company Form Strategic Alliance with European Agency as Part of Aggressive Expansion Plan

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(PRWEB UK) 17 June 2012

The Alliance, operating under the name Dixon & Djikic will now provide both organisations’ clients a full suite of web development and online marketing solutions in one complimentary package throughout the UK & Europe.

DPOM, A Lincolnshire SEO Agency, currently provide Web Development, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), Pay Per Click Advertising (PPC) and Online Marketing services to clients in the UK. The new alliance will result in these services also being delivered under the Dixon & Djikic umbrella in the UK and Europe while also providing additional web development services to DPOMs strong portfolio of Online Marketing UK clients.

Djikic Services has a number of prestigious worldwide clients ranging from Publicly Listed Companies to Foreign Government Embassies; similar styled projects across Europe and the UK will now be delivered under the Dixon & Djikic brand. As well as bringing an impressive client portfolio, Djikic Services also boast a multi-lingual team with a wealth of experience including the development of the programming language; Whizbase.

The alliance between two leaders in their respective industries will allow Dixon & Djikic to firmly establish itself as a multi-national full service agency operating in two locations throughout Europe delivering high end web development and online marketing services.

Brett Dixon, Director of DP Online Marketing comments:

Having provided both web design and online marketing services for some time now weve grown at a phenomenal rate and in order to continue with our aggressive expansion plans we need to expand our resources and develop new skill sets in order to continue to be a full service agency at the top of our game. The relationship with Djikic Services doubles our resources and capacity and allows us to work in technologies we havent in the past. This new relationship also gives us a fantastic competitive advantage in that we have the team behind the programming language, Whizbase, leading our developments with their unrivalled programming knowledge and experience along with an incredibly skilled team of graphic designers.

Faik Djikic, Founder of Whizbase and Djikic Services comments:

Weve worked with DP Online Marketing for some time now on a casual basis and Im pleased weve now formalised our arrangement in the form of ‘Dixon & Djikic.’ This new relationship allows us to enter the UK market with an already established industry leader and deliver a combined service to leading Businesses in the UK and Europe.

Our distinguished history of web design and development throughout Europe will now be combined with a host of Online Marketing Services providing our customers with a full service to a level of quality they have come to expect.

In an industry where market leaders are usually expected to be found within with the City of London, Dixon & Djikic aim to provide a similarly high level of quality and expertise from their new offices located in the seaside resort of Skegness.

Its true that its almost expected a leading agency of this type should be based in London, however weve never been a company that follows the crowd and were proud of our Lincolnshire heritage. Were ideally located to cover most of the UK and after all this is the world wide web!

Weve already worked with some very established corporations and even a Kuwaiti Embassy and given we even have our own programming language (a development task that even the most competent programmers would struggle to create), I fully expect Dixon & Djikic to give the very best agencies a run for their money wherever they are located, Dixon adds.







Rikvin Outlines Role of Business Plan in Singapore EntrePass Application

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(PRWEB) June 18, 2012

According to a recent news report, the Singapore manpower agency may soon further tighten the criteria for issuing Singapore work visas in order to mitigate the influx of its foreign workforce and ensure that Singaporeans have good career prospects.

In light of this announcement, Rikvin, a Singapore company registration specialist, recommends foreign entrepreneurs and investors to choose Singapore as a viable company formation location, and in turn, play their role in supporting Singapores vision to create better career opportunities for the core Singaporean workforce.

As SMEs hire more than 60% of Singapores workforce, it is vital to ensure that the Republic continues to maintain an open door policy to businesses and investments. This would thereby entice entrepreneurs, local or foreign, with promising business concepts to set up shop in the Republic and in turn generate interesting employment opportunities, said Mr. Satish Bakhda, Rikvins Head of Operations.

Analysis by Rikvin shows that in support of the national vision to encourage entrepreneurial individuals to open companies, Singapores Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has designed the Singapore EntrePass program. The entrepreneur visa program aims to facilitate the entry and stay of entrepreneurs who are ready to start a new business and be actively involved in the company operations of a in Singapore. The EntrePass, which has an initial validity period of one year, also allows the immediate family members to relocate to Singapore while the business develops.

However, securing an EntrePass is no easy feat. One of the key requirements for the application of an EntrePass is the submission of a 10-page comprehensive business plan that outlines the goals and objectives of the proposed business venture.

WHY A BUSINESS PLAN IS VITAL TO THE ENTREPASS APPLICATION PROCESS

Writing a good business plan is the crucial first step to achieving tangible business goals. A well-written, meticulously laid out business plan can win substantial investments, attract key personnel or even generate new clientele. More importantly, it demonstrates the entrepreneur’s ability to present a clear roadmap to running a sustainable business and foresight in mitigating possible costly roadblocks.

According to MOM, to form a Singapore company, an entrepreneur must present a sound business plan that clearly conveys the firms goals and strategies, potential problems and possible resolutions, organizational structures and management duties, as well as the amount of capital injected and projected profits.

Mr. Bakhda added that form and content are fundamental components. At Rikvin, we first determine a companys operational objectives, financial goals and business potential. Once weve ascertained these factors, we then work with the client to develop a compelling business plan, which usually consists of an executive summary, business description, market strategies, competitive analysis, a development plan, a management plan, and then finally, financial projections, said Mr. Bakhda.

Rikvin has been helping numerous local and foreign entrepreneurs develop successful business plans for nearly 15 years.

When done right, a sound business plan can be a very powerful tool for starting or expanding a business in Singapore. It can bridge the gap between initial concept to actual reality. Rikvin is committed to helping first-time entrepreneurs start their business on the right foot, he concluded.

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ABOUT RIKVIN:

Established in 1998, Rikvin has since partnered with thousands of investors, entrepreneurs and professionals in their pursuit to access business opportunities overseas. Rikvins areas of expertise include Singapore company incorporation, offshore company setup, accounting, taxation and other related corporate services. Rikvin also provides Singapore work visa and immigration services for foreign professionals who wish to relocate to Singapore.

20 Cecil Street, #14-01, Equity Plaza, Singapore 049705

(65) 6320 1888

http://www.rikvin.com/