"SME Pulse"

The "SME Pulse", is a publication released by SUCCESS in Chinese, it provides up-to-date business information and latest news of the Government support measures and services for SMEs.

Twentieth Issue (November 2012)
Twentieth Issue (November 2012)

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Interviews with three SMEs to explore the business opportunities of the baby and children markets in Hong Kong (p.1-2);

* Dedicated Fund on Branding, Upgrading and Domestic Sales (p.3);
* The latest development of CEPA (p.4);

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2012 Hong Kong Awards for Industries (p.5-6); and

* Activities to assist Hong Kong enterprises in developing their brands (p.11).


Nineteenth Issue (May 2012)
Nineteenth Issue (May 2012)
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Further liberalisation measures under CEPA in 2011 (p.1-2);

* Interviews with three SMEs on their responses and strategies in face of slowdown of the global economy (p.3-4);
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Interview with Mr Lewis Cheng, Chief Executive Officer of Polygroup Ltd and winner of the 2011 Young Industrialist Awards of Hong Kong (p.5);

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The latest development of the SME Funding Schemes (p.6); and

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Support measures and activities to assist Hong Kong enterprises in developing and promoting their brands (p.9).


Eighteenth Issue (November 2011)
Eighteenth Issue (November 2011)
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Four enterprisers to share their success stories of starting up a business with small capital (p.1-2);

* Interview with Mr Kelvin Ng, co-founder of GIORMANI and winner of the 2010 Young Industrialist Awards of Hong Kong (p.4);
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2011 Hong Kong Awards for Industries (p.5-6);

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The latest development of the SME Funding Schemes (p.7); and

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Support measures to assist Hong Kong enterprises in the development and promotion of their brands (p.9).


Seventeenth Issue (May 2011)
Seventeenth Issue (May 2011)

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The opportunities of the party-related industries –   success stories of three SMEs (p.1-2);

* The latest development of the SME Funding Schemes (p.3);
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Interview with Mr Jimi Kwok, Managing Director of the Golden Sun Home Products Ltd., the winner of 2011 German iF Product Design Award and the Consumer Product Design Grand Award of the 2009 Hong Kong Awards for Industries (p.4);

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Projects supported by the SME Development Fund (p.5); and

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Support measures to assist Hong Kong enterprises in the development and promotion of their brands (p.6).


Sixteenth Issue (November 2010)
Sixteenth Issue (November 2010)

* Further liberalisation measures under CEPA in 2010  (p.1-2);
* The latest development of the Special Loan Guarantee Scheme and the SME Funding Schemes (p.3-4);
* The opportunities of creative industries – success stories of three companies (p.5-6);
* Interview with Dr Jack Lau, founder of Perception Digital Holdings Limited, the Technological Achievement Award winner of the 2009 Hong Kong Awards for Industries (p.7);
* 2008/10 SME Mentorship Programme Reception (p.8); and
* Projects supported by the SME Development Fund (p.9).


Fifteenth Issue (June 2010)
Fifteenth Issue (June 2010)

* The latest development of the Special Loan Guarantee Scheme and the SME Funding Schemes (p.1);
* The Hong Kong, China – New Zealand Closer Economic Partnership Agreement (p.2);
* The opportunities of green business (p.3-4);
* Interview with Mr Francis Kwok, founder of Radica Systems Limited, the award winner of the 2009 AD100 TOP Men Award (p.5);
* The SME Development Fund (p.6) ; and
* Introduction of the Grand Award winners of the 2009 Hong Kong Awards for Industries (p.7-8).


Fourteenth Issue (November 2009)
Fourteenth Issue (November 2009)

 
* Further liberalisation measures under CEPA in 2009
(p.1-2);
* The business opportunities of portrait photography studios (p.3-4);
* Interview with Mr Raymond Choy, founder of Toy2R (Holdings) Company Limited, the Grand Award winner of the 2008 Hong Kong Awards for Industries (Innovation and Creativity Category) (p.5);
* The Special Loan Guarantee Scheme (p.7) ;
* The latest development of the SME Export Marketing Fund (p.8); and
* Looking at the vitality of the Basic Law through the signing of CEPA (p.9-10).


Thirteenth Issue (June 2009)
Thirteenth Issue (June 2009)

 
* The Enhanced Special Loan Guarantee Scheme and the latest development of SME Funding Schemes (p.1-2);
* Latest trend of the operation of beauty salons (p.3-4);
* Interview with the winner of the Young Industrialist Award of Hong Kong 2008, Mr Benny Foo (p.5);
* Introduction of the winners of the 2008 “Hong Kong Awards for Industries” (p.7-8) ;
* The principles behind great leadership (p.9-10); and
* Introduction of SME Development Fund (p. 12).


Twelfth Issue (December 2008)
Twelfth Issue (December 2008)

 
* The latest enhancement measures of the SME Funding Schemes (p. 1);
* Interview with Mr Ken Yeung, President of SiliconeZone, the winning company of iF Product Design Award 2008
(p. 2);
* The development and prospect of organic food retail business (p. 3-4);
* Supplement V to the CEPA and deepening economic and trade co-operation with Guangdong Province (p. 5-6);
* Introduction of SME Development Fund (p. 7); and
* Enneagram as Managerial Tool (p. 9-10).


Eleventh Issue (June 2008)
Eleventh Issue (June 2008)

 
* The latest enhancement measures of the SME Funding Schemes (p.1-2);
* Latest trend of the operation of child education centres (p.3-4);
*  Interview with Mr Andrew Pang, director of PlayMotion Limited, the winning company of Hong Kong ICT Awards 2007 (Grand Award and Best Lifestyle Award) (p. 5);
* Introduction of the Grand Award Winners of the "2007 Hong Kong Awards for Industries" (p.7-8);
* Smart tips for E-marketing (p. 9-10); and
* Introduction of SME Development Fund (p. 13).


Tenth Issue (December 2007)
Tenth Issue (December 2007)

 
* The latest liberalisation measures in the Supplement IV to the CEPA (p.1);
* Interview with the winner of the Young Industrialist Award of Hong Kong 2006, Mr Eric Lau (p.2);
* The development and prospect of the jewelry industry in Hong Kong (p.3-4);
* Introduction of the SME Export Marketing Fund. (p.7);
* Points-to-note for shop leasing (p.11-12) ; and
* Introduction of SUCCESS' "Meet-the-Advisors" Business Advisory Service (p.13).


Ninth Issue (June 2007)
Ninth Issue (June 2007)

 
* Activities under the SME Mentorship Programme (p.1);
* Interview with the gold award winner of LiveWIRE Business Awards 2006, Mr Zinc Lam (p.2);
* Latest trend of the operation of pet shops (p.3-4);
* Smart tips for participating in exhibitions (p.7-8);
* Introduction of the winners of the 2006 “Hong Kong Awards for Industries” (p.9-10) ; and
* Advice on running businesses at the global e-market place (p.11-12).


Eighth Issue (Nov 2006)
Eighth Issue (Nov 2006)

 
* The third anniversary and new measures of CEPA (p.1);
* Interview with uniform and fashion designer, Janet Cheung (p.2);
* Tips for the operation of small eateries (p.3);
* Prospect of Hong Kong being developed into a regional logistics hub (p.6); and
* Survey result on tertiary students' intention of starting up a business (p.7).


Seventh Issue (Jun 2006)
Seventh Issue (Jun 2006)

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Successful conclusion of the Sixth Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organisation in Hong Kong (p.1);
* Authentic trendy figures unveiling the attitude towards life (p.2);
* Wedding planners taking advantage of tremendous business opportunities (p.3);
* Use of packaging to build up company image and create market opportunities (p.5);
* Award winners of the 2005 "Hong Kong Awards for Industries" (p.7); and
* How to better learn and use commercial Chinese and Putonghua (p.10).


Sixth Issue (Nov 2005)
Sixth Issue (Nov 2005)
* Expansion of SUCCESS (p.1);
* Success story about establishing a local cartoon brand name (p.2);
* Business opportunities from the travel industry (p.3);
* Advice on receivable collection in the Mainland (p.6);
* Experience sharing on licensing (p.7); and
* Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organisation in Hong Kong (p.10).

Fifth Issue (Apr 2005)
Fifth Issue (Apr 2005)
* A young entrepreneur sharing his success story in establishing on-line retail business (p.2);
* Business opportunities from the electronic game industry (p.3);
* How to deal with different types of customers in the selling process (p.5);
* Advice on how to handle employer-employee issues in the Mainland (p.7); and
* Brief introduction on the import and export arrangements of textiles product from 2005 onwards (p.8).

Fourth Issue (Sep 2004)
Fourth Issue (Sep 2004)
* A young industrialist in information technology sharing his story of success (p.2);
* Advice on how to operate an individually owned store in the Mainland (p.3);
* Further trade liberalisation under CEPA II (p.4);
* Business opportunities through caring the elderly (p.5); and
* Enhancing SMEs' competitiveness and efficiency through the 5-S practice and automation system (p.7).

Third Issue (Feb 2004)
Third Issue (Feb 2004)
* Promotion by "Direct Mail" (p.1);
* The story of a winner of the 2003 Hong Kong Young Industrialist from the office furniture business (p.2);
* Hong Kong's optical shops (p.3);
* Experts' advice on product design and brand-building (p.5);
* Business opportunities brought by CEPA to different industries/sectors (p.7); and
* Outsourcing of logistics workload (p.12).

Second Issue (Aug 2003)
Second Issue (Aug 2003)
* The story of a leading local software developer of the point-of-sales system for restaurants and hotels (p.2);
* Hong Kong's footwear industry (p.3);
* Experts' advice on starting businesses (p.5); and
* The Mainland/Hong Kong Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA) (p.7).

First Issue (Nov 2002)
First Issue (Nov 2002)

 
* A leading entrepreneur in the fashion industry sharing his experience in brand building and path to success (p.2);
* The expansion of barkery business in economic downturn (p.3);
* The development of franchising in Hong Kong (p.5);
* Commercial Credit Reference Agency (p.7); and
* The importance of credit scoring in SME financing (p.8).


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