Post Cross Border Summit Cross Culture Reflections w/ Mea Boykins

Michael MicheliniBusiness, Case Studies, Podcast0 Comments

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.

Stripe Released in Hong Kong!

Michael MicheliniBanking, Blog, Corporate13 Comments

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

Americans Losing Out Business Deals Internationally?

Michael MicheliniBlog, Business, Case Studies0 Comments

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.

Amazon + Hong Kong – Match Made in Heaven

Michael MicheliniBlog, Corporate, Incorporation2 Comments

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

Michael MicheliniBusiness, Manufacturing, Podcast1 Comment

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

Michael MicheliniAnnouncements, Blog0 Comments

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!

Hotels To Stay in Hong Kong (From Backpacker to Baller)

Michael MicheliniBlog, Lifestyle, Travel2 Comments

Welcome to Hong Kong! The first thing a new client asks us is – what is a good hotel to stay at in Hong Kong? With so many choices and price ranges, it is a difficult answer to say in 1 email! So we have taken parts from various posts and made today’s guide list a full range of options for different locations and price ranges of Hong Kong hotels.

Shenzhen Party Alliance

Michael MicheliniAnnouncements, Blog2 Comments

We are excited announce that Global From Asia Team made a cooperation with Shenzhen Party! We made a win-win deal. Learn more about this Shenzhen Party Cross Border Summit Alliance.

How to Get a Chinese Visa

Michael MicheliniBlog, Immigration, Lifestyle4 Comments

Looking to visit Mainland China? Maybe you’re going to attend our Cross Border Summit or maybe you’re coming for the Canton Fair trade show or to visit factories. Whatever the case, 99% sure your passport will require you to file and pay for a passport visa in advance. If you need help on how to get Chinese visa, this blog will be a good place to start!

10 Things You Need To Know About China Sourcing

Michael MicheliniBlog, Business, Manufacturing2 Comments

Looking to make your first order from a Chinese factory? Or maybe you’re currently doing it and still crossing your fingers that it is going along well. Here are some tips I have learned over the years from my own experience and experts in the field. Find out some really helpful tips for sourcing in China.

Transfer Pricing Between China, Hong Kong, and your Home Market with Mike Bellamy of PassageMaker

Michael MicheliniCorporate, Podcast, Taxes6 Comments

GFA112. One of the things that business owners who are trading around the globe should know is transfer pricing. Today’s show we have back by popular demand Mike Bellamy of Passagemaker – he was a top interview on episode 71, Mike will talk about transfer pricing and what you should know about it. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode112.