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.
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What's New
2017 Hong Kong Awards for Industries (HKAI): Invitation for Entries
The 2017 HKAI, supported by the HKSAR Government, is now open for entries. Hong Kong companies in the manufacturing and services sectors are invited to join. The closing date for entries is 5 June 2017.
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SME Mentorship Programme Invites Application
The 2016-18 SME Mentorship Programme organised by SUCCESS is open for application. The Programme provides an invaluable opportunity for SME entrepreneurs who are at their early stage of business to learn from and be guided by accomplished entrepreneurs, senior executives, and professionals through one-on-one free counselling.
SME entrepreneurs who are interested in joining the Programme as mentees may submit completed application forms with the supporting documents in person or by mail to SUCCESS. For enquiries, please call 2398 5133.
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SUCCESS Seminars
Seminar on "Government Funding Schemes and Banking Services for SMEs"
(2 June, 2017 at SUCCESS)
This seminar is organised by SUCCESS. SME funding schemes operated by the Government and SME banking services offered by the local banking industry provide support to the operations of SMEs. Guest speakers will introduce specific Government funding schemes relevant to SMEs’ financing and operational needs, as well as SME banking services, including how to obtain loans and information on cash management. (This seminar will be conducted in Cantonese)
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Technology Voucher Programme (TVP) Seminar
(9 June, 2017 at Hong Kong Central Library)
This seminar is co-organised by the Innovative and Technology Commission and SUCCESS. The seminar will introduce the details of the TVP, address frequently asked questions about the programme by SMEs, and highlight some special points to note during the application process. (This seminar will be conducted in Cantonese)
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SUCCESS Supported Activities
Seminar on Thriving Entrepreneurship Seminar Series - (10) Innovative Logistics
(29 May, 2017 at HKTDC SME Centre)
This seminar is organised by the Entrepreneur Association Limited. SUCCESS is one of the supporting organisations. Guest speakers will share their insights and experience on cross-border logistics and e-commerce businesses. (This seminar will be conducted in Cantonese)
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Seminar on Innovative Technology in the Dynamic Business Environment
(31 May, 2017 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre)
This seminar is organised by Hong Kong Management Association. SUCCESS is one of the supporting organisations. Guest speaker will share their insights on the challenges and opportunities brought by innovative technology to different businesses and markets. (This seminar will be conducted in Cantonese)
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SME ICT Experience Day
(1 June, 2017 at Hong Kong Productivity Council)
This event is organised by the Hong Kong Productivity Council. SUCCESS is one of the supporting organisations. At the event, experts from various industry sectors will share their experience of using information and communications technology (ICT) solutions to enhance the operational efficiency of SMEs. (This seminar will be conducted in Cantonese)
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IP Manager Training Programme
(5 to 6 July, 2017 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre)
This programme is organised by the Intellectual Property Department. SUCCESS is one of the supporting organisations. The programme aims to build up the manpower capacity in the businesses to adopt good IP management into their overall business strategy and practice. (Admission fee is required. This programme will be conducted in Cantonese)
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The BUD Fund: Enterprise Support Programme
The Enterprise Support Programme (ESP) under the “Dedicated Fund on Branding, Upgrading and Domestic Sales” (the BUD Fund) provides funding support for individual Hong Kong enterprises to assist them in undertaking projects to develop brands, upgrade and restructure their business operations and promote domestic sales in the Mainland. The Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) is the Programme Secretariat.
The ESP will provide funding support for individual enterprises on a matching basis. The Government will cover a maximum of 50% of the total approved project cost and the enterprise has to contribute no less than 50% of the total project cost in cash. During the tenure of the BUD Fund, each enterprise may obtain funding for a maximum of three approved projects. The cumulative funding ceiling per enterprise under the BUD Fund is $500,000. Non-listed enterprises registered in Hong Kong with substantive business operations in Hong Kong are eligible to apply.
To assist enterprises in meeting the financial needs at the start-up of the project, the Government will disburse an initial payment to the enterprise and the enterprise must deposit the equivalent amounts in a designated account opened for the project. Subsequent payment(s) will be effected on a reimbursement basis upon the acceptance of the required progress/final reports and audited accounts.
ESP Simplified Option
Starting from October 2016, applicants may opt not to receive initial payment. Payments will be effected on a reimbursement basis upon the acceptance of the required progress/final reports and audited accounts. Applicants need not open a designated project account if they opt not to receive initial payment, thereby saving the complicated procedures involved and the project can be carried out the date following the submission of the application.
ESP Easy – Simplified Application Track
Hong Kong enterprises with three years or more substantive business operations in Hong Kong may make use of the "ESP Easy – Simplified Application Track" (“ESP Easy”) to apply for funding to implement specified measures including:
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participation in Mainland exhibitions;
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establishment or enhancement of websites or online shops;
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development or enhancement of mobile applications (apps);
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placing of advertisements in the Mainland;
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undertaking testing and certification for products for domestic sales;
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design and production of physical publicity materials for distribution in the Mainland; and
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application for registration of patent, trademark, design and utility model in the Mainland.
The funding ceiling for each "ESP Easy" project is $200,000, funding would be provided on a matching basis after completion of projects. Each "ESP Easy" project must be completed within 12 months.
Open to applications all year round
The ESP is open to applications all year round. Applications will be considered by batches. The annual batch cut-off dates are 31 March, 30 June, 30 September and 31 December respectively.
Seminars and Enquiries
To assist enterprises in grasping the essence of successful applications and drawing on the experience in project implementation, the Programme Secretariat regularly organises seminars in HKPC (HKPC Building, 78 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong). Upcoming event for June 2017 is as follows:
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Date |
Theme of Seminar |
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14 June 2017 |
BUD "ESP Easy" and "ESP Simplified Option" – Promotion Seminar & Enterprise Consultation
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Enterprises are welcome to join the seminar.
For details of ESP, please visit the dedicated website
http://www.bud.hkpc.org/en or call 2788 6088 for enquiries. For past successful cases of ESP, please visit
http://www.bud.hkpc.org/sites/default/files/download/BUD_Booklet.pdf.
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 25 May and 7 June 2017 is as follows:
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Title of Seminar |
Day of Broadcast |
Broadcast Time |
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"SME Banking Services" |
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)
*No broadcast on 2 June
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"Effective Caring Policy - Tips for Caring Employers" |
Tue and Thu |
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)
*The broadcast time for Tue:
9:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.; and
12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (replay)
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"Civil Service Outstanding Service" |
Tue |
3:10 p.m. – 3:40 p.m.
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"Basic Law, fundamental rights and Judicial Review (Part II)" |
Tue |
3:45 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
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Apart from the above broadcast, interested persons are welcome to visit SUCCESS to view other seminar videos.
Seminar Video List
2017 Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence (HKAEE) and Hong Kong Green Innovations Awards (HKGIA) are now open for application
These awards are organised by the Environmental Campaign Committee, the Environmental Protection Department and nine other organisations. Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence (HKAEE) aims to encourage businesses and organisations to implement environmental management, and to recognise their contributions to environmental protection. As regards Hong Kong Green Innovations Awards (HKGIA), it aims to encourage local enterprises to solve problems with innovative green ideas that results in benefits to the environment, the organisation and the community. The deadline for entries of the two Awards is 16 June 2017. In addition, a series of seminars will be organised in May to June inviting green organisations to share their experience of environmental protection. For enquiries, please call 2788 5903.
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Entrepreneur Workshop on "Overview & Prospect of Death Care Industry"
(15 June, 2017 at HKTDC SME Centre)
This workshop is organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council. Guest speaker will share his insight on how to become a funeral practitioner, the trend of the death care industry, and also the prospect of the industry under the internet era. (This workshop will be conducted in Cantonese)
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Workshop on Talent Management
(29 June, 2017 at Federation of Hong Kong Industries)
This workshop is organised by the Federation of Hong Kong Industries. The workshop will discuss practical talent management technique that helps management personnel to nurture and retain talents for implementing enterprises’ business development plans. (Admission fee is required. This training will be conducted in Cantonese)
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Business News
GDETO Newsletter
The latest issue of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Guangdong (GDETO) Newsletter has been published.
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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. The latest CICs have been published.
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