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
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 "Staying Resilient Series – CEO Talk II: Overcoming Challenges"
(7 August, 2017 at Hong Kong Central Library)
This seminar is organised by SUCCESS. "Staying Resilient Series" seminars aim at introducing new concepts and positive thinking that address the needs of SMEs in different aspects, with a view to motivating SMEs to stay resilient. This seminar succeeds the chapter on "CEO Talk" last year, inviting three successful female entrepreneurs to share their experience in overcoming challenges in their business. (This seminar will be conducted in Cantonese)
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Trade and Industry Department/ SUCCESS Supported Activities
Seminar on Thriving Entrepreneurship Seminar Series - (11) Sharing Economy and Micro-Payment
(7 August, 2017 at HKTDC SME Centre)
This seminar is organised by the Hong Kong Entrepreneur Association. SUCCESS is one of the supporting organisations. Guest speakers will share their insights and experience on practising sharing economy and conducting micropayment. (This seminar will be conducted in Cantonese)
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Branding To Win Seminar: New Horizon of Digitalisation
(8 August, 2017 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre)
This seminar is jointly organised by the Trade and Industry Department, the Hong Kong Brand Development Council, the Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council. Guest speakers will explore from different angles business and branding strategies through better utilisation of digital marketing to capture opportunities and enhance competitiveness. (This seminar will be conducted in Cantonese)
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Fuji Xerox (Hong Kong) Limited/HKMA Leadership and Management Seminar Series 2017
(17 August, 2017 at South Seas Centre, Tsim Sha Tsui)
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 into leadership skills and experience of managing an enterprise. (This seminar will be conducted in Cantonese)
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Seminar on Technology Voucher Programme
(22 September, 2017 at Bank of China Tower)
This seminar is organised by the Hong Kong SME Development Federation Limited. SUCCESS is one of the supporting organisations. The seminar will invite representatives from the Innovation and Technology Commission to explain the details of the Technology Voucher Programme. Other guest speakers will share experience on talent recruitment and application of software in business, and also provide practical advice for SME on business loans. (This seminar 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 August 2017 is as follows:
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Date |
Theme of Seminar |
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25 August 2017 |
BUD “ESP Easy” and “ESP Simplified Option” – Promotion Seminar & Enterprise Consultation |
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.
Seminar on the Productivity Assessment for Employees with Disabilities under the Statutory Minimum Wage Regime
(6 September, 2017 at Henry G. Leong Yaumatei Community Centre)
This seminar is organised by the Labour Department. The seminar will introduce details of the productivity assessment for employees with disabilities under the Minimum Wage Ordinance. Employers, persons with disabilities and their family members as well as representatives from rehabilitation organisations are welcome to attend. (This seminar will be conducted in Cantonese with sign language interpretation service provided)
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Free IP Consultation Service
The Intellectual Property Department (IPD), supported by the Law Society of Hong Kong, now provides FREE One-On-One IP Consultation Service for SMEs. To obtain more information and/or apply for the Service, please visit IPD's dedicated website "Hong Kong – The IP Trading Hub":
http://www.ip.gov.hk/ipcs-e.
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 3 and 16 August 2017 is as follows:
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Title of Seminar |
Day of Broadcast |
Broadcast Time |
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"Overcoming Adversity for Success" |
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 9 August
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"Credit Risk Management and Control of Bad Debts" |
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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"Subject talk on case studies of the Basic Law" |
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 China Food and Catering Expo (CFCE): Hong Kong Pavilion
(14-17 September, 2017 at Changsha International Convention and Exhibition Centre)
The Hong Kong Pavilion in CFCE is organised by the Hong Kong Food Council and sponsored by the Dedicated Fund on Branding, Upgrading and Domestic Sales of the Trade and Industry Department. The Pavilion aims to promote Hong Kong food brands and to help Hong Kong food companies develop the Mainland market. For details of participation in the Pavilion as exhibitors, please call the Hong Kong Food Council at 3925 6812. (Exhibitor fee is required)
"ERB Manpower Developer Award Scheme" 2017-18
This award scheme is organised by the Employees Retraining Board. It aims to recognise organisations which have demonstrated exemplary performance in manpower training and development with a view to instilling a corporate culture that advocates the importance of manpower training and development. The award scheme comprises three categories, namely “Non-SME”, “SME” and “Government Department, Pubic Body and NGO”. The award scheme is now open for entries and the closing date is 29 September 2017.
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New Marketing Trends Workshop on "New Trend on KOL Economy and WeChat Marketing"
(22 August, 2017 at HKTDC SME Centre)
This workshop is organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council. Guest speaker will explore how enterprises can break through the traditional marketing model by leveraging on Key Opinion Leader (KOL) economy and WeChat to enhance their business development. (This training will be conducted in Cantonese)
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Training on Managing Wechat Public Accounts
(23 August, 2017 at Federation of Hong Kong Industries)
This course is organized by the Federation of Hong Kong Industries. The course will discuss the key functions of managing Wechat public accounts, the Wechat shop features and useful free tools. (Admission fee is required. This workshop 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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