Starting Up in Singapore
Singapore is one of the most business-friendly destinations in the world thanks to its tax advantages, strategic location and general ease of doing business, especially within the tech industry. These benefits drew Volter Ronis Founder and CEO, Dinesh Divakaran, to the idea of setting up a business in Singapore. Originally from India, he decided to incorporate remotely, and was on the lookout for a business that could help him set up as a foreigner.
Osome was the real catalyst for this process, by all means. I instantly made my decision to go with Osome on the first call with their sales rep, and I made the full payment within an hour of our call.
Dinesh Divakaran, Founder & CEO
Overcoming Challenges as a First-Time Entrepreneur
Like many entrepreneurs embarking on a new venture, Dinesh understands that launching a brand-new business comes with challenges. One of the biggest is finding cost-effective solutions for your business needs, this is where Osome has had a valuable impact on Volter Ronis’s business operations and helped the company grow. In just two years, Volter Ronis grew to a team of four engineers and became the service partner of IBM – all without any external funding.
"This is my first venture so I've made a lot of mistakes, and pivoted my business model several times, until I launched our current model in 2023. We are fully bootstrapped and still running without any external funding. My networking skills and passion for continuous learning helped me to overcome professional challenges.
Since I don't rely on any external funding, cost-effective operations were my first priority, and Osome's value-for-money packages really fuelled my growth."
Saving Time and Money with Osome
Starting as a solopreneur, Dinesh had to manage all Volter Ronis’s business admin tasks by himself. By using Osome’s accounting services, he has saved time and reduced stress, giving him more capacity to focus on growing his business.
Osome handled my accounting and corporate tasks without any hassles, meaning I was able to put my full attention into growing my business, which is a major reason behind the growth of Volter Ronis.
Dinesh Divakaran, Founder & CEO
Dinesh describes the Osome App as a ‘business super app’, “[It provides] timely updates and reminders, and quick responses from their knowledgeable support team. I haven’t found this combo anywhere else.”
“Since everything is done through the app, it's easy for me to send my queries, get responses, make payments and sign documents - which saves a lot of time, and reduces the stress of manual tasks - all the time,” says Dinesh.
Excitingly, he estimates that Osome accounting saves him +-30 hours a month in time spent on manual accounting admin.
Seeking Success: Advice for Entrepreneurs Getting Started
For Dinesh, ‘success’ is the moment hard work meets the right opportunity. He has learned many lessons on his entrepreneurial journey and has words of advice for others looking to start their own business:
“Start small. Before big commercial launches, find a few ideal customers, try selling your product and/or service and get their feedback. Refine and then launch publicly. And make continuous learning a habit while building the business.”
How Osome Helps Volter Ronis Continue to Grow
Volter Ronis is currently using Osome’s accounting services. This hassle-free solution has been key in allowing Volter Ronis to continue to develop and grow as a business. It’s not always smooth sailing, as many founders will know, but Dinesh describes Osome as being a reliable source of support.
“Operating a business is like a rollercoaster ride, especially for SMEs, during their initial stages. Having a partner like Osome is really a support because you don't have to worry about the corporate and accounting things. Their support is amazing!”
Osome stood by my side during my critical, hardship times and I cannot forget their support which is a major reason behind the growth of Volter Ronis. I always consider Osome as one of the key pillars in my business growth. Believe me - these words are coming from my heart!
Dinesh Divakaran, Founder & CEO
