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Business Development Guide for Hong Kong Startups

By Florian on August 19, 2018October 23, 2018Leave a Comment

This article is about business development in a traditional way, not about online marketing.

The purpose is to share some thoughts on how an unknown startup can become popular and develop strategic partnerships with paying customers. The focus lies on Hong Kong B2B startups that want to sell their product/service to SMEs and/or MNCs.

Science Park Guide for Hong Kong Startups

By Florian on July 15, 2018October 6, 20182 Comments

There are two government funded incubators in Hong Kong: Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) and Cyberport.

This article is an overview of life at HKSTP, insider tips about the application process, and the total costs associated with renting an office space. All information is based on my personal experience of joining the Incu-Tech program with my startup in April 2017, as well as official documents released directly from HKSTP .

Corporate Bank Account Guide for Hong Kong Startups

By Florian on July 1, 2018April 13, 20196 Comments

If you think opening your personal bank account in Hong Kong was a hassle, wait until you need to open a corporate bank account for your startup. This article is a guide to open and maintain a corporate bank account. Hopefully it will give some clarity and help with preparations. Read More

Incorporation Guide for Hong Kong Startups

By Florian on June 28, 2018October 2, 20182 Comments

This article is a practical guide to incorporate a startup as a Private Limited Liability Company in Hong Kong.

All information is based on the detailed requirements that are publicly available on the Hong Kong Government website and on my personal experience of founding the startup Datacrag in 2016.