2014/15 SME Mentorship Programme
Organisers
Support and Consultation Centre for SMEs (SUCCESS) of the Trade and Industry Department (the Department) and 68 Co-organisers.
Eligibility for Applicant
An entrepreneur who owns and actively runs a business which :
- is registered in Hong Kong under the Business Registration Ordinance, Cap. 310;
- has been established for less than 5 years; and
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employs fewer than 20 employees in Hong Kong.
Benefits
- Learn entrepreneurship
- Enhance competitiveness
- Expand business network
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Widen exposure
Mentors
Mentors are experienced entrepreneurs, senior executives and professionals as recruited and recommended by the Co-organisers. Mentors will listen to mentees' views and problems, share with mentees their thinking and experience, and give advice. However, mentors will not make decision for mentees regarding business and personal development.
Mentorship
A 12-month mentorship will commence after a mentee has been successfully matched with a mentor. During the mentorship period, a mentor and his/her mentee are encouraged to meet at least 3 times as mutually agreed.
Activities
SUCCESS will organise various activities for mentees including experience sharing sessions, seminars, workshops, etc. with a view to broadening their business knowledge and expanding their network of contacts.
Important Note
- The Department has full discretion in approving/disapproving any application.
- Each mentee will be required to sign an undertaking that a mentor, the Department, or any Co-organisers shall not be liable for any claim of loss or damage resulting from the mentee’s participation in the Programme.
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Any mentor or mentee can withdraw from the Programme by giving 30 days' prior written notice to the Department.
Enquiry
Telephone : 2398 5133
E-mail : success@tid.gov.hk
E-mail : success@tid.gov.hk
Application Deadline
18 March 2014
The 2014/15 SME Mentorship Programme is organised by SUCCESS of the Trade and Industry Department with the following 68 Co-organisers :
- ACCA (The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) Hong Kong
- The Association for Hong Kong Catering Services Management Ltd.
- Chinese Executives Club
- The Chinese General Chamber of Commerce
- The Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong
- Chinese Medicine Merchants Association Ltd.
- The Cosmetic & Perfumery Association of Hong Kong Ltd.
- CPA Australia
- Federation of Hong Kong Industries
- The Federation of Hong Kong Watch Trades & Industries Ltd.
- Graphic Arts Association of Hong Kong
- GS1 Hong Kong
- Hong Kong & Kowloon Sauce & Preserved Fruit Amalgamated Employers Association
- Hong Kong Association for Customer Service Excellence
- Hong Kong Association for Promotion & Development of SMEs
- Hong Kong Association for Testing, Inspection and Certification Limited
- The Hong Kong Association for the Advancement of Science and Technology
- Hong Kong Association of Interactive Marketing
- Hong Kong Association of Travel Agents
- Hong Kong Brand Development Council
- The Hong Kong Chinese Importers' & Exporters' Association
- Hong Kong Computer Society
- Hong Kong Direct Marketing Association
- Hong Kong Economic and Trade Association
- The Hong Kong Electronic Industries Association
- Hong Kong Electronics & Technologies Association
- The Hong Kong Exporters' Association
- The Hong Kong Federation of Commerce for Small and Medium Enterprises
- Hong Kong Federation of Innovative Technologies and Manufacturing Industries
- Hong Kong Federation of Restaurants & Related Trades
- Hong Kong Food Council
- Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce
- The Hong Kong General Chamber of Small and Medium Business Ltd.
- Hong Kong Information Technology Federation Ltd.
- The Hong Kong Institute of Directors
- Hong Kong Institute of Human Resource Management
- Hong Kong Institute of Marketing
- Hong Kong Institute of Utility Specialists
- The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers
- Hong Kong International Coaching Community
- Hong Kong Jewellery & Jade Manufacturers Association
- Hong Kong Logistics Association
- Hong Kong Medical and Healthcare Device Industries Association
- Hong Kong Plastics Manufacturers Association
- The Hong Kong Printers Association
- Hong Kong Productivity Council
- Hong Kong Professional Beauty Therapy & Hairdressing Association
- Hong Kong Promotion Association for Small and Medium Enterprises
- Hong Kong Quality Management Association
- Hong Kong Retail Management Association
- Hong Kong Small and Medium Enterprises Association
- Hong Kong Small & Medium Enterprises Development Federation Limited
- Hong Kong Small and Medium Enterprises General Association
- Hong Kong (SME) Economic and Trade Promotional Association
- Hong Kong Society for Quality
- Hong Kong Swatow Merchants Association Ltd.
- Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Ltd.
- Hong Kong Young Industrialists Council
- Information and Software Industry Association
- Innovative Entrepreneur Association
- The Institute of Purchasing & Supply of Hong Kong
- The Institute of Safety & Health Practitioners
- Internet Professional Association
- Junior Chamber International Hong Kong
- Kowloon Chamber of Commerce
- New Territories General Chamber of Commerce
- The Professional Validation Council of Hong Kong Industries Limited
- The Toys Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong