Looking to cross the China border like a VIP? Then you need the China E Channel! One of the biggest headaches people who cross China and Hong Kong on a daily basis is the border. Today we are going to share some new tips – getting the China E-Channel. Read more to find out all about it!
How To Open a Qianhai Chinese Company
With all this buzz about Qianhai and free trade zones in China, there are a ton of questions floating around on the internet. What is the fuss about? This post will give you some of the benefits and procedures in opening Qianhai company.
Guangzhou vs Shenzhen: The Battle of Top City in PRD
The top 2 cities of South China – Shenzhen and Guangzhou. It’s a top question I get “Should I live in Guangzhou or Shenzhen?” so I thought the topic deserves a blog post of its own. If you are one of those people confused between these cities, read this article to know more of Guangzhou vs Shenzhen dilemma.
The Rise of The International Entrepreneur
Are you an International Entrepreneur? Think you got what it takes to be a global business person? Ready to deal with multiple currencies, multiple countries and cultures? Can you take the heat and accept the challenge of being an international entrepreneur. This post will go over some of the pros and cons of going global in your entrepreneurship pursuits.
Benefits of Basing Yourself In China (Plus Negatives!)
Looking to relocate to China for business? Need some motivation and a list of amazing reasons and benefits of living in China? This article hopes to convince you about China benefits! While we will fill this with the positive, at the end I have some sobering truths about why it may not be as beneficial as in the past to relocate and base yourself in Mainland China.
Shanghai Workshop: Leveraging Free Trade Zones For Your Wechat Shop
Selling in China with Wechat? Looking for better ways to optimize your logistics and operational flow? Free trade zones have been getting more and more popular, but many business owners still don’t tap into the full power. This post will teach you about leveraging free trade zones and what benefits you can get from it.
Leveraging The Chinese Supply Chain, From Drop Ship To Private Label
Looking to build your own brand? Starting from scratch today with a blank notebook!? Well, you’re in for a treat today. This post will give you some outline and structure for how you can leverage the current Chinese supply chain. Save up front costs and build a long term brand for your international business.
Business Trip Recap: Qianhai Free Trade Zone
It was an intense day of touring warehouses, learning workshops, and networking – from early in the morning until late at night! Read more about our Qianhai trip recap!
Rejected for HSBC Hong Kong? What Are Your Options?
These days we are getting flooded with emails from people getting rejected for their business bank account and are wondering what to do. Thought it was in due time to make a proper blog post about having a rejected hsbc account and what options you can take.
How Many Shares Should You Register your HK Company With?
How many shares and how much share capital amount should you issue for your new Hong Kong company registration? This is a common question we get when signing up a new HKVIP client. This post is created to help people understand this going forward with their business.
How The Spread of English Lets Us Do International Business Easier
As an American, or a native English speaker, we have a huge advantage when doing business overseas. That is, everyone speaks, or WANTS to speak in English. Because English is the international language of choice, people in China and other parts around the world are dying to learn English from native speakers. Find out some advantages of doing international business in English.
Why You Should Consider Opening a 2nd Bank Account
As this blog has grown more and more people have reached out to me nervous about just having 1 bank account for their Hong Kong company. They are looking to get a second bank setup. Let’s dig into why people are thinking this, and what you can do to get a second hk bank account for your business.
Announcing Our New Hong Kong CPA Directory
This article will guide you to your first step in making your business easier for YOU! We know you’re traveling around the world, and you don’t have time. Introducing our new Hong Kong CPA directory. Getting matched up with the right service provider will help you keep on top of the business upkeep while also keeping your eye focused on actually doing business!
5 Things You Need to Know About China Free Trade Zones (Benefits & More)
This blog post will break down the advantages of setting up your company in Qianhai Free Trade Zone – a new one in Shenzhen, China. This can also apply to other Chinese free trade zones as they develop. Read on for more details!
What Does Brexit Mean for UK and Hong Kong?
I just so happen to be in Europe during the big announcement of the UK voting to leave the EU. It is named “Brexit” – and people all around Europe are going crazy talking about it. Local friends here in Prague (where I currently stationed on business trip) have been working overtime dealing with talking to clients asking what this … Read More
Border Hop Between Hong Kong & China (A Day in the Life)
Curious how it is to live on one side of the Hong Kong / China border and cross over for the day? You’ll be surprised at the experience. Find out how crossing the HK China border is as part of our everyday life.
Difference Between an Accountant and a Bookkeeper
All too often we can’t wait to get our Hong Kong limited open. You’ve been enjoying the Global From Asia podcast and blogs here on the site. Now you are looking into what are the ongoing costs. This post will explain the difference between accounting and bookkeeping. Read on to learn more.
How To Lose Your Staff in Asia (and Globally)
Coming to Asia to do business? Hiring staff? Today’s post will teach you on how to not lose them anytime soon. Find out how to retain your staff and learning what you should NOT do in a business. Read this article on making staff happy.
Case Study: Sales Coach Hong Kong Company Setup
Today we’re going to share a case study! This is a client who does sales and marketing coaching, and I am his past client. He heard all the benefits of a Hong Kong company and his improved sales tactics I learned helped me close him as a client here! Read on to know more of this Sales Coach HK article.
Bank Crackdown Continues: HSBC Checking Up on Chinese Suppliers
This is the latest in the banking tightening – Chinese suppliers seem to be getting more scrutiny from banks, specifically HSBC HK. Over the past few months, we have been covering what has been happening in the banking sector. More and more scandals of people using their business bank accounts to do drug dealing, money laundering, and acts of terrorism … Read More
Some Updates and Future Developments for Global From Asia
Many people have asked what is the next move for Global From Asia. Approaching 3 years now since we started this podcast, it has gotten quite interesting. We have written a book Hong Kong Supercharged along with a video training program. There are constant messages from people who learn a lot from the podcasts and we couldn’t be happier! We … Read More
Buying a Hong Kong Owned Chinese Company Out of the Box
We have heard a lot about buying a shelf company in Hong Kong, this is common talk in the blogosphere. But have we heard about buying a Hong Kong company that has a Chinese WFOE (Wholly foreign owned entity) with it? Today, we will dig into this, why you would consider buying a Chinese company, and what you need to do.
Differences in Corporate Tax vs Personal Tax for International Entrepreneurs
Quite a few people want to have a deeper understanding of how taxes work. This is especially true when doing international business. I am not a tax lawyer and my tips and opinions should be verified with your tax professional before implementing.
Read on to learn more about differences between corporate taxes and personal taxes and understand more about international business tax.
Ok, done with the disclosure. Read on to learn more about differences between corporate taxes and personal taxes.
Features to Look For In Your Hong Kong Bank
As the global banking system has gotten more selective and difficult, more and more people are contacting me when they got rejection letters. A lot of times this is HSBC HK as everyone goes there first. This blog will go through the various HK bank features you want, and give some other banks to look at.
Staying Motivated in Our International Business Endeavors
What do we do when we hit a bit downturn in our global business? This is a big challenge, and there are tons of answers depending on your specific situation. Today I hope to give you some tips and inspiration that have helped me in the down times. This article can be your business endeavors motivation.