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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. If you are looking for free business information and practical consultation services, SUCCESS is the first stop to meet your needs. Our Website's address is www.success.tid.gov.hk. Our customer hotline is : (852) 2398 5133.
What's New
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| Advisory Area | Strategic Partner of SUCCESS |
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| Setting up Business | The Hong Kong Federation of Commerce for Small and Medium Enterprises |
| Marketing | CWN Consulting Ltd. |
| Accounting | ACCA Hong Kong |
| Legal | Oldham, Li & Nie Lawyers |
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TID and HKTDC will jointly organise a two-day seminar series, entitled "New Trends of Distribution Channels in the Digital Era" on 4-5 December. There are four themes in the seminar series. Various branding experts and representatives of renowned brands will come together to assist SMEs in forming their branding strategies, developing new markets by exploring the digital distribution channels. Details are as follows:
| Seminar Topic | Date and Time |
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| Branding Strategies in the Digital Era |
4 December, 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. (This seminar will be conducted in Cantonese / Putonghua with simultaneous English / Putonghua interpretation) |
| Unlock the Potential of TV Shopping |
4 December, 2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. (This seminar will be conducted in Japanese / Putonghua with simultaneous English / Putonghua interpretation) |
| Catch the Online Shopping Express – Self-built Online Shop vs Third-party Platform |
5 December, 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. (This seminar will be conducted in Cantonese / Putonghua with simultaneous English interpretation) |
| Latest Development of Traditional Distribution Channels |
5 December, 2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. (This seminar will be conducted in Cantonese / Putonghua with simultaneous English interpretation) |
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SUCCESS Supported Activities
Promotion Seminar on Dedicated Fund on BUD (Enterprise Support Programme) – Sharing Session on Cosmetic Industry: "Create New Business Opportunities through Innovative Service Experience"
(12 December, 2014 at Hong Kong Productivity Council)
This seminar is organised by the Hong Kong Productivity Council. SUCCESS is one of the supporting organisations. The seminar will discuss service innovation and staff training in the cosmetic industry. It will also introduce the application procedure for the BUD Fund. (This seminar will be conducted in Cantonese)
Seminar on "Leadership and Management"
(12 December, 2014 at Hong Kong Management Association)
This seminar is organised by the Hong Kong Management Association. SUCCESS is one of the supporting organisations. At the seminar, guest speakers will share their insights on management with a view to inspiring business executives to enhance their managerial skills. (This seminar will be conducted in Cantonese)Seminar on "Global Economic Prospects in 2015"
(5 January, 2015 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre)
This seminar is organised by the Hong Kong Export Credit Insurance Corporation. SUCCESS is one of the supporting organisations. At the seminar, guest speakers will analyse latest global economic situations, local export prospects, trends of major trading currencies and credit risk in the Mainland, with a view to helping Hong Kong exporters to keep abreast of 2015 global economic trends and grasp business opportunities. (This seminar will be conducted in Cantonese and English)
More DetailsConsultation on the Proposed Application of the Protocol Relating to the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks to Hong Kong
The Government has issued a consultation paper seeking views of the public on the proposed application of the Madrid Protocol to Hong Kong. The Madrid System of international registration of marks is an international arrangement which seeks to facilitate the registration and management of trade marks in different jurisdictions. Under the Madrid System, an owner may apply for registration of trade marks in one or more countries or territories by filing a single application and paying one set of fees.
The consultation will end on 11 February 2015.
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Topical Issues
Video Show of SME Seminars
Interested persons are welcome to visit SUCCESS to view the videos of previous SME seminars. The broadcast schedule between 27 November and 10 December 2014 is as follows:
| Title of Seminar | Day of Broadcast | Broadcast Time |
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| "Successful O2O e-Commerce Formula" | Mon, Wed and Fri |
9:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.; 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (replay); and 3:15 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. (replay) |
| "Excellent Service Starts with Appreciation" | Tue and Thu |
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (replay) ; and 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. (replay) *The broadcast time for Tue: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (replay) |
| "HK's Political Structure under the One Country, Two Systems" | Tue | 3:15 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. |
Apart from the above public broadcast, interested persons are welcome to visit the SUCCESS Reference Library to view the videos of past seminars.
For enquiries, please call 2398 5133.
Seminar on "Competition Ordinance and Competition Commission’s Draft Guidelines"
(3 December, 2014 at United Conference Centre in Admiralty)
This seminar is organised by the Competition Commission. The seminar will brief businesses and members of the public on the key elements of the Competition Ordinance and the Commission’s Draft Guidelines to assist them in preparing for the full implementation of the Ordinance. (This seminar will be conducted in Cantonese with simultaneous English interpretation)
Training Course on Awareness of "ISO/TS 14067 Standard" on Carbon Footprint of Products (Goods & Services)
(8 Decmember, 2014 at Federation of Hong Kong Industries)
This course is co-organised by the Federation of Hong Kong Industries and SGS Hong Kong Limited. This course will introduce the requirements of ISO/TS 14067 and discuss sustainable practices for low carbon economy. (Admission fee required) (This course will be conducted in Cantonese)
Business News
GDETO Newsletter
The latest issue of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Guangdong (GDETO) Newsletter has been published.
Commercial Information Circulars (CICs) of the Mainland
The Trade and Industry Department issued a number of Commercial Information Circulars (CICs) on the Mainland's trade and economic rules and regulations between 10 and 21 November 2014 for traders' reference, including:
- "Certain Opinions on Strengthening Imports of the General Office of the State Council" (CIC No. 964/2014);
- "Regulation of Jiangsu Province on the Protection and Encouragement of Investments from Hong Kong and Macao Compatriots” (CIC No. 965/2014);
- Notice Concerning the 2015 Criteria, Preliminary Assessment and Review for the First Bidding of Export Quota of Industrial Products (CIC No. 966/2014);
- Application Criteria and Procedures for Export Licence for Ferro-alloys in 2015 (CIC No. 968/2014);
- "Notice Concerning the Reform of Centralised Approval of Customs Declaration Documents for Paperless Clearance" of the Huangpu Customs (CIC No. 969/2014);
- "Notice Concerning Abolishment of Certain Regulatory Documents of the Shenzhen Customs" (CIC No. 970/2014);
- "Provisions on Employee's Maternity Insurance of the Guangdong Province"(CIC No. 977/2014);
- Notice Concerning Application for Booths in the National Pavilion of the 117th Canton Fair (CIC No. 986/2014);
- Notice on Exhibitor Recruitment of International Pavilion of the 117th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) (CIC No. 987/2014);
- Notice Concerning the Taxation Policy for the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect Pilot Programme (CIC No. 992/2014);
- Notice Concerning Issues on the Taxation Policy for Accelerating the Depreciation of Fixed Assets (CIC No. 993/2014);
- Notice Concerning Improving Corporate Income Tax Policy for Advanced Technology Services Enterprises (CIC No. 994/2014);
- Notice Concerning Issues on Temporary Exemption on Levy of Corporate Income Tax on Incomes from the Transfer of Stocks or Other Equity Investment Assets Gained by Qualified Foreign Institutional Investors and Renminbi Qualified Foreign Institutional Investors within the Territory of the Mainland of China (CIC No. 995/2014);
- "Catalogue of Investment Projects Subject to Government Examination and Approval (2014 Edition)" (CIC No. 996/2014); and
- Notice Concerning Issues Related to Implementation of the “Interim Measures of the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China on Credit Management of Enterprises” (CIC No. 1001/2014).