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.
Following Up After a Busy China Trade Show Season with Matt Kowalak
GFA127. Today’s podcast we have Matt Kowalak who will share what people should do after they finish a China sourcing trade show, how to follow up and more. For full show notes on China trade show, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode127.
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.
Rise Conference coming to Hong Kong with Casey Lau
GFA126. The Rise Conference is coming at the end of this month. It will be the 2nd one now here in Hong Kong – for those who do not kno what the Rise conference is all about, find out more in this podcast episode. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode126.
Using a Hong Kong Company for Your Chinese Factory
Tired of sourcing from factories and want to setup your own manufacturing operation? Searching for the best corporate structure for a new factory? Look no further, today we will dig into Hong Kong being a great place to open your factory under. Read more on this HK company for China article.
Amazon FBA Sourcing: Finding The Right Product, Direct From China with Greg Mercer
GFA124. This week’s show is going to be quite a special one – we have Greg Mercer, CEO of JungleScout giving us some tips on finding the right product to sell on Amazon, with a special focus on Chinese suppliers and Amazon FBA sourcing. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode124.
Using HK for your Affiliate Marketing Business
Are you an affiliate marketer and looking for the right place to establish your business? Give Hong Kong a serious look. This post will help analyze the affiliate marketing business model. Let’s see how well affiliate marketing HK fits for your company.
Honored to Speak at the Global Sources Smart China Sourcing Summit
I was asked to speak at the Global sources Smart China Sourcing Summit to discuss about various business structures for your Amazon FBA business. This article is about my topic of Hong Kong business structures.
I was the last speaker on the 3rd and final day of the summit, and I was talking about taxes! So how could I possibly keep everyone awake at the last session on such a dry topic.
Therefore, I worked as hard as I can to add some jokes and case studies, as well as add some wit to the conversation.
China Sourcing & Manufacturing (3D Printing) Future Predictions in 2025 with Dr. Neale O’Connor
GFA123. This week’s show, we have Dr. Neale O’Connor to discuss about 3D printing and China sourcing in the year 2025. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode123.
Hong Kong Is Perfect For Your Dropship E-Commerce Business
Are you an e-commerce junkie? Doing big volumes by drop shipping products from suppliers around the world? Or maybe purely focused on drop shippers in China. Today we will dig into the business practices, tools, and see if you should incorporate your dropship HK business or not!
Post Cross Border Summit Cross Culture Reflections w/ Mea Boykins
GFA122. Today’s show we have our Cross Border Summit co-organizer Mea Boykins on – we met the next morning after a hyperactive full day conference to chat about how we started working together, how she came over to Asia, some insights on cross culture teams and cross cultural events and international business and what she is up to next. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode122.
Big Congratulations To Everyone Who Attended the Cross Border Summit
The first annual Cross Border Summit was an action packed day of learning and networking with other e-commerce and international business traders. Taking place on Saturday April 16 for a full day event from 9am to 6pm the conference had over 100 business owners from around the world. The morning kicked off with an opening from the event co-organizer Mike … Read More
Stripe Released in Hong Kong!
Finally some good news to share – Stripe has started inviting people for the Hong Kong Market. We received reports from a few readers and others that they got private beta invites, and then yesterday we confirmed by a tweet Stripe shared on their official account 香港, 你好!We're now sending out invites for our Hong Kong private beta. You can … Read More
Can You Get a Job from a Hong Kong Company Overseas?
Living in America but working for a company in Hong Kong or working overseas? Mike answers a lot of great questions from people working overseas.
Wrapping Our Heads Around to the Counterfeits Economy in China with Hugo Garcia-Cotte
GFA121. In today’ podcast, we have Hugo – whom I met at a few startup events in Shenzhen back in the day. We are going to talk about counterfeit in China. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode121.
Americans Losing Out Business Deals Internationally?
Are you one of those business people who have partnered with an american or are you a non-american who have american business partners? Have had quite a bit of calls with business people who have done international partnering and and were wondering if Hong Kong is the right place for them. This is a tough one, and today let’s go through some of the thought process.
Announcing – A Member’s Club To Help Hong Kong Business Owners
If you have a Hong Kong company, are an owner and director – we know all too well the issues you are going through and want to make a “support group” for people like you and me. We have come up with an idea to create a member’s club to help Hong Kong business owners through a HK director forum!
Latest HSBC HK Banking Challenges – Let’s Work Together For Solutions
Declined for HSBC Hong Kong bank accounts? We have been getting lots of emails from business owners declined for HSBC Hong Kong bank accounts and we want to help these people out and are working on some free information to give them to help them overcome these hsbc hk challenges.
Amazon + Hong Kong – Match Made in Heaven
Are you an e-commerce expert, or maybe just getting started out? You should get serious and check into leveraging the power of Hong Kong. For your global business, and Amazon USA sales and supplier center’s headquarters. Today we’ll dig into why making a Hong Kong Amazon business will be good for you.
Tricks and Challenges On How To Get A Wearable (Leather + Tech) Product into Production
GFA119. For this week’s podcast, we have Matthew Chow from Go Qi wireless. Matthew Chow has been making leather goods for export for over 15 years but only just starting with tech items, today he shares the new issues presented with wearable tech and gives tips for those following in these footsteps. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode119.
We Are A Proper Hong Kong Registered Agent
The parent company of Global From Asia (Shadstone Limited) is a registered agent. That is, a registered agent with the Company Registry (CR) in Hong Kong. This post will explain what it means to be a HK registered agent, and ways we can help your Hong Kong business – from start to finish!
How To Get To The Cross Border Summit in Shenzhen, China
Coming to our first annual Cross Border Summit? Transportation selection is always overwhelming here in the South of China! So we thought a dedicated post would be what’s needed. Read more on this cross border summit directions.
Tips and Strategies for Rapid Business Growth in the Hong Kong Market with Rob Green
GFA118. This podcast features Rob Green from GRM Global – chatting about his firm’s rapid growth. He is going to be sharing some business growth strategies for everybody. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode118.