WORK FORCE ADAPTING TO THE POST PANDEMIC?

Since the pandemic started in early 2020, our lives are upside downed and we have to adapt to the post pandemic. We used to work very hard to get a career achievement and goal. However, the pandemic brings unclear path to our lives. Employees became exhausted, self-efficacy decreased, and cynicism grew. Studies found out more …

COMPANY REGISTRY: PROTECT YOUR PRIVACY

According to the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622), Phase 2 of the New Inspection Regime of Companies Register phase 2 will be starting from 24th October 2022 in order to protect privacy of director within Hong Kong Limited Companies. How to protect your privacy? Phase 1: Started from 23rd August 2021 Directors can use correspondence addresses …

MOST POPULAR PROMOTION FESTIVALS IN HONG KONG

As a businessman, you can prepare for your marketing to anticipate the Hong Kong demand throughout the year. Also, you have to be a step forward and faster than your competitors. Centre O is going to highlights some promotion festivals and key dates in Hong Kong. Wishing you boosting your sales up in 2023. Public …

HOW TO DO MARKET RESEARCH?

Reasons of Market Research? Market research is a good chance to find out who is your customers and the reasons behind of their decision. For example, value and the opinions towards your competitors. So, good research can help you ensure: Your product or service meets your target customers’ needs Your marketing connects with target customers …

GREEN LIGHTS FOR AMBER CODE B2B ARRIVALS

Quarantine Policy Under the implementation of 3+4 COVID quarantine rules, travellers arriving from overseas or Taiwan need to spend 3-day in a quarantine hotel. And 4-days in their own accommodation under medical surveillance. During those 4 days, they must conduct rapid antigen test (RAT) tests. Yet, they can visit their workplaces and shops for essentials, …

HAVE YOU FILED YOUR EMPLOYER’S RETURN FORM YET?

Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has posted an Employer’s Return of Remuneration and Pensions to every company. No matter if the employers have employed employees or not, the employers have the obligation to response to IRD within 14 days by filling out the Employer’s return form. What is the outcome if you have not filed your …

HEADCOUNT REVISION ON 2022 EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT SCHEME

Hong Kong Government launched the Employment Support Scheme (ESS) 2022 in March. And the application started on end of April. And the subsidy of disbursement is separated into 4 tranches: May, Jun, 30% of July and 70% of July. The subsidy amount is based on the headcount. Headcount Revision As the subsidized companies may have …

PREPARES TO FURTHER EASE COVID-RELATED RESTRICTIONS

Chief Executive Carrie Lam announced on 3rd May, 2022 to further ease the Covid-Related restrictions. After considering the epidemic’s relative stability and the strong demands of people recently. The phase 2 social distancing measures will be in effect 2-week earlier. Covid-19 rules to ease on 5th May Beaches & Swimming pools to reopen. No need …