Founders often model only basic salary and forget employer CPF, bonuses, allowances, and timing (salary dates vs CPF due dates). That leads to hiring decisions that look affordable on paper but strain cashflow in reality. Build a “true monthly payroll cost” view first, then test scenarios after Budget measures are clarified.
What’s the most common Budget-season mistake founders make with payroll and manpower costs?
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