The Support and Consultation Centre for SMEs (SUCCESS) is the Government information and advisory centre for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) run by the Trade and Industry Department. Should you be looking for free business information and practical consultation services, SUCCESS is the first stop to fulfill your needs.
Hong Kong Awards for Industries (HKAI): Roving Exhibitions
A series of roving exhibitions has been arranged to introduce the HKAI and showcase the 2008 Grand Award winners since mid-March 2009. All are welcome to join. The current exhibition is being held on 1/F, Exhibition Gallery, Sha Tin Town Hall (14 - 25 April 2009). Details of upcoming exhibitions will be announced on the HKAI's Website.
Interested parties are welcome to visit SUCCESS to view the videos showing previous SME seminars. The broadcast schedule between 23 April to 6 May 2009 (except public holidays) is as follows:
SME Seminar: "Lean Management & Six Sigma in Perspective: Survival of the Fittest - Increasing Productivity & Reducing Cost"
(30 April, 2009 at Hong Kong Central Library)
This seminar is organised by SUCCESS. It will explore how "Lean Management" and "Six Sigma" can help SMEs achieve cost reduction and profit growth at times of adversity. Speakers will also share some successful cases of implementation in the manufacturing and service industries.
Seminar on "Brand Strategies for Tapping into China's Domestic Market"
(13 May, 2009 at CMA Building)
This seminar is co-organised by the Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Brand Development Council. SUCCESS is a supporting organisation. It will explore from the perspectives of macro environment, intellectual property protection, promotion strategies and practical experience, etc. the opportunities and challenges for Hong Kong brands in the Mainland market. (Details in Chinese only)
The Trade and Industry Department issued a number of Commercial Information Circulars (CIC) on the Mainland's trade and economic rules and regulations between 6 and 17 April 2009 for traders' reference, including the following:
Recommending Samples of Simple Labour Contract (CIC No. 173/2009);
Cessation of label examination for exports of textile and clothing products (CIC No. 175/2009);
"Measures for Calculating the Value of Goods and Articles in Cases of Violation of Provisions of the Customs Supervision by the Mainland Customs" (CIC No. 176/2009);
Further Simplifying the Procedures for Imports of Used Mechanical and Electrical Equipment (CIC No. 196/2009); and
Plan for Readjustment and Revitalisation of the Electronic Communication Industry (CIC No. 197/2009).
(24 April, 2009 at Crown Prince Hotel, Dongguan City)
This seminar is organised by the Hong Kong Electronics & Technologies Association and sponsored by the SME Development Fund of the Trade and Industry Department. It will introduce and suggest various microjoining technologies, with case sharing and clinic session sessions, to facilitate effective application by SMEs.
(28 April, 2009 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre)
This forum is organised by the Federation of Hong Kong Industries, the Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce and the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce. Professor K.C. Chan, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, will be the keynote speaker, whereas speakers of panel discussion sessions will include Peter Wong Tung-shun, Chairman of the Hong Kong Association of Banks; Edward Leung, Chief Economist of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council; as well as representatives from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and the business sector including the Li & Fung Group. Business opportunities of the new policies on RMB-denominated trade settlements will be discussed. (Details in Chinese only)
This forum is organised by the Hong Kong SME Forum in partnership with IBM. It aims to explore the critical success factors to help Hong Kong manufacturers succeed, i.e. brand building, soft manufacturing and creative assets. Topics on how to transform and relocate successfully will also be discussed.
