GFA043. Thanks for tuning in again, I’m recording this after taking a midday hike in Nanshan Mountain – in late July. I wanted to clear my head a bit and get some sun – but that was a bad idea – got a little dizzy towards the top and luckily I could grab a gatorade from a vendor on the mountain (yes, in China they have vendors – with humans inside, on the tops of mountains!)
Updates to Hong Kong Investment Visa Approval Process with Stephen Barnes
GFA042. Updates in the Hong Kong investment visa approval process and so I thought it would be a good chance to get him on the show. We went through the basics of it on episode4 – so listen there if you want that – but today we talk about some of the current challenges as the approval process for getting an investment visa here is tightening.
Overview of Hong Kong Warehousing and Logistics with Danny Sung
GFA041. Buying from Chinese factories and exporting – and I know that some have issues consolidating from multiple factories, or have to trust a sourcing agent with all their supplier info. Having a good logistics partner with 3PL service
Chinese Law in International Business & Trading with Huiying Zhang
GFA040. Thank you everyone for tuning in – I’m recording today’s intro on July 4th here in China – I’m still a proud American- which can be hard without fireworks and campfires and barbecues like I remember back stateside!
Running E-Commerce in China from Shanghai, with a Splash of Fashion with Tiffany Ma
GFA039. I am currently in Shanghai, China for conferences, meetings, and Startup weekend this weekend. Let’s interview Tiffany Ma on her experience of doing Chinese e-commerce
E-Commerce from Hong Kong & Aftership Story with Andrew Chan
GFA038. Welcome everyone to episode 38 – still keeping these up weekly and I’m loving it – hope you are too! Have gotten a bunch of signups for my new email newsletter, thanks for your interest everyone and I’ll be sure to send you special updates and news as they develop – as well as first access and free access to my new book on Hong Kong business supercharged!
Process of Opening a HSBC Hong Kong Bank Account with Christopher Moore
GFA037. Welcome everyone to episode 37 of Global From Asia! middle of June here and father’s day just passed. A special one for me as its the first time I’m a father on this special holiday. And gave my dad a long distance call – for all those global business owners like me – I know one of the hardest sacrifices is being away from friends and family! But the amazing benefits and experiences of international business is an amazing upside as well.
Running a Kickstarter From China and Asia with Joe Constanty
GFA036. Thanks everyone for tuning in again this week! I’ve been working hard on updating the GlobalFromAsia.com website this past week, making a free eBook how to Supercharge your Hong Kong company. If you guys are interested please go to the site and pop in your email to get the teaser card, and when the book is complete you’ll get you copy free!
Taxiwise Hong Kong Startup Beginnings to Buyout with Truong Lam
GFA035. Thanks everyone for tuning in – last week I mentioned I’m having a baby, and this week I’m now a father! Miles Michelini was born Sunday morning here in Shenzhen, China and its been one of the most amazing times of my life.
Emerging Startup Communities in Hong Kong & Around The World w/ Paul Orlando
GFA034. Thanks everyone for tuning in, episode 34 of the show – I have to say, I am a bit exhausted – I slept in a Chinese hospital 4 nights last weekend as my wife had early pregnancy false alarm….that is a blog post in itself coming soon – life is definitely an adventure and we need to embrace it – that’s all I’ll say there.
Selling, Transferring, or Closing Your Hong Kong Company w/ Sunny Wong
GFA033. In depth talk about closing, transferring, or selling a Hong Kong limited company, the thought process of evaluating assets + liability, and hidden gems
Maker & Hardware Scene Between East & West with Zach Hoeken
GFA032. Zach Hoeken – maker, hacker, entrepreneur, pioneer in the 3D printer space as a co-founder of Makerbot interview about hardware in Asia and Western business
Worldpay Merchant Account Application Process & Fees w/ Marie Bosch
GFA031. Offshore merchant account? Today is all about how Marie is applying, the application fees, and getting setup.
Perspective of E-Commerce Between Asia & USA with Jeremy Hanks
GFA030. Jeremy Hanks on the show, he is co-founder of Doba dropship platform and now focused on Dropship Commerce software. He has been visiting Hong Kong and China a few times now from America, and I was able to catch him during his few days in town for this podcast talking about e-commerce and dropship in America and looking into it from an Asian company perspective.
Using Content to Build Your Business’s Brand Awareness In Asia with Barrett Bingley
GFA029. Happy Easter to everyone out there, hope the easter bunny gave you lots of treats in your Easter basket! I’m just wrapping up a jam packed weekend of Startup Weekend here in Shenzhen, China one of our most successful yet with over 140 participants right in the headquarters of Tencent internet company. Helping organize these events always inspires me to keep pushing and challenging myself in my own business endeavors – its just so full of energy!
Negotiating with Chinese Marketplace Sellers with Nik B
GFA028. Thanks everyone for tuning in – spring is in the air, and Easter is coming – though not much celebration here, I honestly forgot it was coming until I was in Hong Kong – Hong Kong is so lucky, they get the holidays for both Western and Chinese calendars – they will have Good Friday off as well as Easter Monday off, while those in mainland China are business as usual!
Bitcoin For Cross Border Businesses in Hong Kong w/ Larry Salibra
GFA027. Welcome back everyone to Global From Asia, episode 27. It has been raining for about a week straight here in South of China and even had some hail come down on Sunday night with minor flooding.
Hong Kong Needs Stripe Merchant Account Services
GFA026. As a Hong Kong business owner, accepting credit cards online is a crucial piece! We need Stripe in Hong Kong. With limited options for accepting credit cards online, especially in many of our e-commerce and technology startups!
Hong Kong Programmer & Tech Scene with Chris Li
GFA025. Thank you for tuning in to another Global From Asia show! Finally in shorts and flip flops here in South China as its warming up finally from an abnormally longer cold streak! So I’m in an extra good mood recording this intro – and I’m also excited as we get into today’s episode!
Maneuvering Cross Border Business in China, Hong Kong with Steve Marsh
GFA024. Thanks everyone for tuning in to another Global From Asia podcast! It is really humid here in Southern China – in my building literally tiles are falling off the walls due to the dampness! Always something interesting happening around here.
Getting a Hong Kong Credit Card
GFA023. Today we are bringing back Chris Gormley, who was on the show back in Episode 9 on B2B Global Business, he has always been a reference point for me and others when getting credit cards in Hong Kong . This podcast may sound a bit dry talking about interest rates, accounting, grace periods, and bank statements – but I believe its extremely eye opening for those doing business overseas.
Sourcing Consumer Electronics From China, on the Ground Experience with Attila
GFA022. Thanks everyone for tuning into another episode of Global From Asia! I’m getting settled back into my home in Asia – getting over jet lag from the 1 month roadshow in USA and back to my cross border routine jumping between Hong Kong and Shenzhen on a regular basis.
Managing International Cashflow & Business Lessons with Attila
GFA021. Today’s episode is at the tail end of my 1 month USA road trip (sorry I missed last week, too much traveling!) and I was able to get some juicy inside information about how my friend Attila runs his international business, dealing with international banking, cash flows , import and export headaches for consumer electronics in and out of China, and some business lessons with business partners. Enjoy!
Obtaining US Intellectual Property from Asia with Tayan Patel
GFA020. Today we have Tayan Patel – an experienced Intellectual property lawyer that has worked inside the USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) for many years but now is practicing in a firm. He has helped clients, like me, who are based outside of the US obtain patents and trademarks.
Dutch Businessman Jeff Broer on Establishing Business in Hong Kong
GFA019. Thank you everyone for tuning into another episode of Global From Asia – we’re at episode #19 here – I’m still on the road in USA – currently in Hartford, Connecticut – my hometown where I was born and raised. We also just passed Chinese New years – left the year of the Snake and now enter the year of the Horse! Now that we have the Western and Chinese New Years behind us, time to rock in 2014!