The Business Show Asia 2026

Singapore is widely regarded as one of the best places in the world to start a business but what most people don’t realize is how quickly the wrong decisions, often driven by theory rather than practical experience, can cost you tens of thousands of dollars, months of your time, and missed opportunities.

In this highly practical keynote, award-winning entrepreneur, international lawyer, and founder of RSBU Global Advisory, Tatiana Sheremetieva, reveals the most common and costly mistakes entrepreneurs make when starting and running a business in Singapore and how to avoid them.

Drawing on over 20 years of international experience and more than a decade of building and operating businesses in Singapore, Tatiana shares real-world, insider insights into the areas where most entrepreneurs go wrong: business structuring, banking, compliance, cost management, hiring, and revenue generation. She explains why so many businesses struggle and what truly differentiates those that become profitable and scalable.

Whether you are planning to launch a business or already operating in Singapore, this keynote will equip you with the knowledge to avoid costly mistakes, make confident decisions, and build a business designed for sustainable growth and long-term success potentially saving you thousands of dollars and months of your time.