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Hong Kong Launches Mentorship Programme for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

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The Hong Kong Government has launched the Mentorship Programme (Branding and E-commerce Development) to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in developing their brands and expanding e-commerce sales networks in the mainland and ASEAN markets. The Programme, organized by the Support and Consultation Centre for Small and Medium Enterprises (SUCCESS) of the Trade and Industry Department (TID), aims to provide dedicated mentorship to SMEs, enhancing support for branding and leveraging the advantages of Hong Kong brands to seize business opportunities. The Programme has received support from various organizations, including the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Mentorship Programme (Branding and E-commerce Development) was launched by the Support and Consultation Centre for Small and Medium Enterprises (SUCCESS) of the Trade and Industry Department (TID) to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Hong Kong.
  • The Programme aims to provide dedicated mentorship to SMEs, enhancing support for branding and leveraging the advantages of Hong Kong brands to seize business opportunities in the mainland and ASEAN markets.
  • The Programme comprises theoretical and practical components, including seminars/workshops and application of theoretical knowledge in real-world practice.
  • The Programme has received support from various organizations, including the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce, and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, among others.
  • The Programme is designed to enhance support for SMEs in developing their own brands and leveraging the advantages of Hong Kong brands in global cross-border e-commerce.
  • The Programme is a one-year initiative aimed at promoting the continuous development of SMEs in Hong Kong.

Statistics:

  • The Programme is designed to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Hong Kong.
  • The Programme has received support from 11 leading organizations in Hong Kong.
  • The Programme aims to provide dedicated mentorship to SMEs, enhancing support for branding and leveraging the advantages of Hong Kong brands to seize business opportunities.
  • The Programme comprises theoretical and practical components, including seminars/workshops and application of theoretical knowledge in real-world practice.
  • The Programme is a one-year initiative aimed at promoting the continuous development of SMEs in Hong Kong.

Sources:

  • "Mentorship Programme (Branding and E-commerce Development)" by the Support and Consultation Centre for Small and Medium Enterprises (SUCCESS) of the Trade and Industry Department (TID)
  • Hong Kong Government press release on the launch of the Mentorship Programme (Branding and E-commerce Development)
  • Quote from the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr. Algernon Yau

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