1 ONE COOPERATIVES SINGAPORE
Management Consultancy

Your Business.
Our Expertise.

1Cooperatives walks alongside businesses from concept to operation — providing strategic planning, financial advisory, marketing, HR, operations, and full regulatory compliance support tailored for Singapore's SME landscape.

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6Consulting Pillars
F&B& SME Specialist
SGSingapore Based
End‑to‑EndConsultancy

What We Do

Six Pillars of Consultancy

From the business plan on day one to the license on the wall — we cover every dimension your business needs to launch, operate, and scale.

Pillar 01
Business Planning & Strategy

We build your business plan from the ground up — market analysis, competitive positioning, revenue modelling, and a clear roadmap for launch and growth.

  • Business plan & pitch deck preparation
  • Market & competitor research
  • Revenue model & financial projections
  • Brand strategy & positioning
Pillar 02
Marketing & Brand Growth

From brand identity to digital presence — we design and execute marketing strategies that connect your business with the right customers in Singapore and beyond.

  • Brand identity & visual guidelines
  • Social media & content strategy
  • Website development & SEO
  • Launch campaign planning
Pillar 03
Financial Advisory & Accounting

Sound financials are the backbone of every business. We provide advisory on corporate structure, cash flow, GST registration, payroll, and bookkeeping setup.

  • Corporate structure advisory
  • GST registration & compliance
  • Cash flow & budget planning
  • Payroll setup & CPF management
Pillar 04
Human Resources & Workforce

We build your people framework — from employment contracts and HR policies to MOM compliance, fair employment practices, and workforce planning.

  • Employment contracts & HR handbook
  • MOM compliance & work pass advisory
  • Recruitment process design
  • Performance management frameworks
Pillar 05
Operations Improvement

Efficient operations are the difference between a business that runs you and one you run. We map, streamline, and systematise your workflows for sustainable growth.

  • SOP development & documentation
  • Supply chain & vendor management
  • Production flow optimisation
  • Technology & tools implementation
Pillar 06
Regulatory Compliance & Licensing

We guide you through Singapore's regulatory landscape — from ACRA incorporation to HACCP certification, SFA licences, NEA permits, and food hygiene compliance.

  • ACRA company incorporation
  • SFA food business licence
  • HACCP / food safety certification
  • NEA environmental health permits

Our Process

How We Work With You

Every engagement starts with listening. We embed ourselves in your business before we recommend anything.

01
Discovery & Business Assessment

We sit down with you to understand your vision, current situation, and the gaps between where you are and where you want to be. No templates — just honest conversation.

Week 1
02
Consultancy Roadmap & Scope

We define exactly which pillars apply to your business and build a phased engagement plan with clear deliverables, timelines, and costs. You approve every step.

Week 1–2
03
Foundation Building

We work on your business plan, corporate structure, brand identity, financial model, and HR framework — all the foundations your business needs before you open your doors.

Month 1–2
04
Regulatory & Licensing Support

We handle the paperwork, applications, and compliance audits — ACRA, SFA, NEA, HACCP — so you can focus on building your product while we navigate the red tape.

Month 2–3
05
Launch & Growth Advisory

We stay by your side through launch and beyond — reviewing performance, refining operations, and pivoting strategy as your business grows and the market shifts.

Ongoing
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Charming Patisserie
Flagship F&B Case Study · Powered by 1Cooperatives

How It Works in Practice

From Home Baker to Licensed F&B Production

Charming Patisserie is our flagship engagement — an artisan bakery moving from home-based production into a full F&B production business. 1Cooperatives handles every dimension of that journey.

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Business Planning

Revenue model, production cost analysis, pricing strategy, and launch plan

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Marketing

Brand identity, Instagram strategy, website, and pre-launch campaign

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Finance & HR

GST setup, payroll, employment contracts, and financial reporting

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HACCP & SFA Licensing

Food safety management, SFA food business licence, and NEA permits

Charming Patisserie artisan baking

Where we step in: When Charming Patisserie is ready to scale from home to production kitchen, 1Cooperatives handles the business plan, the SFA licence application, the HACCP certification, the HR framework for hiring kitchen staff — and everything in between.

Regulatory Support

Compliance & Licensing We Handle

Singapore's regulatory environment is thorough — and rightly so. We know the landscape and make sure your business is fully covered before you open.

ACRA
Company Incorporation

Pte Ltd or sole proprietorship setup, business activity registration, and ACRA compliance filing via Bizfile.

SFA
Food Business Licence

SFA Food Shop Licence for central kitchens, food manufacturing establishments, and retail food businesses.

HACCP
Food Safety Certification

HACCP plan development, Critical Control Point identification, food safety management system implementation and audit preparation.

NEA
Environmental Health

NEA food hygiene officer licensing, pest management, waste disposal compliance, and environmental health permits.

IRAS
Tax & GST

GST registration, corporate tax filing, GST returns, and IRAS correspondence — keeping your tax position clean and compliant.

MOM
Employment & HR Law

Employment Act compliance, work pass applications, Fair Employment Practices, and MOM CPF obligations for employers.

LMSS
Liquor Licence

Liquor Control (Supply and Consumption) Act compliance and liquor licence applications for F&B operators serving alcohol.

PDPA
Data Protection

PDPA compliance for customer data, privacy policy drafting, DPO appointment, and data breach notification procedures.

Not sure which licences you need? Every business is different. We conduct a full regulatory mapping exercise as part of our onboarding — so nothing gets missed and no surprise fines down the line.

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Why 1Cooperatives

We're Not Just Consultants. We're Builders.

  • End-to-end, not piecemealWe handle strategy, marketing, finance, HR, ops, and compliance — all in one place, so nothing falls through the cracks.
  • F&B and SME specialistsWe understand production kitchens, food safety culture, and the regulatory hurdles specific to Singapore's F&B industry.
  • Built for founders, not corporatesNo bloated retainers or generic frameworks. We work lean, move fast, and tailor everything to your actual situation.
  • Skin in the gameCharming Patisserie is our own portfolio venture. We consult from real experience — not just theory.
  • Singapore-rootedWe know the MOM portal, the SFA system, IRAS MyTax, and Bizfile inside out. Local knowledge, applied immediately.

"Most businesses don't fail because of a bad product. They fail because no one helped them build the right foundation — the plan, the systems, the compliance, the people — before the doors opened."

— 1Cooperatives · Management Consultancy · Singapore

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Ready to Build Something?

Whether you're starting from scratch or need a specific piece of the puzzle — compliance, marketing, or a full business plan — let's talk. First consultation is complimentary.

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