Monday 30 March 2020

Secure Sensitive Data - Small Business Tips



Primasia Corporate Services is your partner in Hong Kong, Singapore, and China, offering e-commerce solutions that include locating the most suitable platforms, account set-up and management, logistics, and trade documentation services.

Companies of every size are handling larger and larger amounts of sensitive data, storing more information in the cloud or email accounts. Your customers trust you to keep their sensitive data secure. After all, data is considered the new ‘oil’ of our generation and should only be accessible to the right people at the right time.

So how do you protect your data from theft? Below we have some cybersecurity tips for you.
Secure Single-User Authentication

Data security starts and ends with authentication. Companies should begin with having secure individual logins for their employees, and then implementing authorized levels of access for their authenticated users. Assigning trackable digital identities assures that the people accessing your data are who you think they are and that they are actually authorized to access what they’re using. In this way you are protecting your data-- and you can prove that you are protecting it.


Educate Your Team

In the end, people ultimately control what happens to your data. Be sure to educate and properly train your employees on how to keep data secure, including a solid understanding on today’s potential security risks- like mobile security, wireless networks, and authentication. When people understand the risks and how they can prevent it (thus protecting the company and their jobs), they are more likely to make decisions that help to protect and secure data.

Hire a professional

Good data security system is critical these days- a data breach means you risk losing all your customers trust and business! It’s recommended to bring in a third party, such as a cyber security or e- discovery forensics firm, to supervise and perform occasional cybersecurity audits. Hiring a third party will ensure you are both following the best practices and for legal liability shift. There are too many variables to make a blanket recommendation, so having a professional ensure your data is properly encrypted, with safeguards in place, and ultimately handle your cybersecurity is the safest approach.

Primasia Corporate Services is your business partner in Asia, with services ranging from Cloud Accounting and Payroll Management, to Preparing Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, as well as Reviewing and Processing Trade and Banking Documents-- plus much, much more. Email us at info@primasia.hk or call 2882 2088 today!

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Passion: Hiring the Right People for Your Start-Up



Have you ever thought of expanding into Asia? With over 30 years’ experience, Primasia provides company registration and a wide range of company incorporation services in Hong Kong, China, and Singapore. We are more than happy to help you with all your company’s requirements.

In order to make a startup successful, lots of planning and strategy must be done, this includes hiring the right people. In a start-up, It’s important to surround yourself with colleagues that have the skills and knowledge to get the job done, but it is equally important that they have the same passion and drive needed to continue to grow the business alongside you. Someone with the mental toughness to keep trying in the face of challenges and failures while keeping their passion for the work they do. This is the type of person fast-moving startups need.

Technical skills needed for the job are essential of course but be sure to look deeper qualities- like patience, organization, multi-tasking, perseverance, self-discipline and most importantly passion. These qualities can directly translate into the success of your company. Having a small business frequently involves people doing multiple tasks, for example your marketing person may also handle your social media, and perhaps sales or business development, depending on their skill set.

So, how do you find these individuals? Read below


People with passion for the company and job will show signs from the very beginning, they will go above and beyond simply filling out an application. These are the people that follow up and put effort into landing an interview. If a person puts energy into calling or emailing for an interview, it’s a good sign that they will put equal energy and passion into the job itself. During the interview you can often spot a quality candidate by asking questions about challenges they’ve faced professionally as well as questions about professional victories and failures. You could also ask them about their hobbies and interests. If they like to spend their free time on challenging activities, this may show they have the right skills you want to have on your team.

Passion and drive are important qualities for any startup, so it’s important to ensure you’re interviewing for these personality traits. However, keep in mind that passion is obviously not the only thing needed for success in a position. A potential employee needs to have the right technical skills and job-specific experience to excel at their role.

Primasia Corporate Services is also your partner in Cloud Accounting, as Xero certified business advisors. Our specialists come to you to assist your company in getting up and running on the future of accounting-- the cloud. Xero provides a deeper understanding to your business and can help you comprehend how successful your business is at a glance, allowing you to see your cashflow in real-time with online accounting, invoicing, payroll, billing & banking. We are happy to provide any training your business needs to utilize this amazing software. Contact us at info@primasia.hk or call 2882 2088 today!

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Hong Kong Headquarters: Suite 1106-08, 11/F., Tai Yau Building, No. 181 Johnston Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong


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Wednesday 25 March 2020

Simple Tips to Look Your Best




La Elite Fashions is proud to serve clients from a wide variety of cultures, men and women visiting Hong Kong from across the globe, all stopping in our shop to be fitted for bespoke suits, shirts, trousers, sports jackets and other custom garments. The beauty of bespoke is that we are able to meet our clients individual requirements and unique tastes-- and we always strive to exceed expectations! Contact us at 2368 0040 or email laelite@netvigator.com to learn more and schedule your fitting.

Check out these simple tips to make sure you always look your best!

Proper fit is key
Look your best in a suit tailor-made for you, with correct measurements tailored for your height and build. A good rule of thumb is to make sure that the cuff of your jacket sits no lower than the base of your palm and no higher than your wrist bone. Trousers should have the hem tailored to just touch the top of the shoe without a break.

Select the correct fabric
Choose a lightweight fabric for warmer weather and heavier fabrics for winter. There is also wrinkle-ability, durability, and care to think about. Always talk to your tailor about how you plan to use/wear your new garments, and we can help you select the best fabrics for your circumstances.


Correct Length
As stated earlier, proper fit is key- but it's much more than the length of your pants hem and sleeves. You also want to make sure that your jacket length is long enough in back to fully cover your seat. And a good tailor can make much needed nips and tucks to flatter your frame- helping you to appear more slender, taller, or bulkier if you wish. (Tip: you can also ask for a convenient inside jacket pocket to be added to store your passport or other personal items!)

Realize how much shirt sleeve to show
Details make all the difference. For example, be sure that your shirt sleeve peeks out no more than a centimetre from beneath the cuff of your jacket. If you show too much, it can make the sleeve of your jacket look too short.


Contact Le Elite Fashions in Tsim Sha Tsui to schedule your fitting, and you’ll be dressed for success in no time!

Visit La Elite Fashions at 1-E, Mody road, Tsim Sha Tsui Kowloon, Hong Kong (MTR Exit: N5, Opposite to Holiday Inn Golden Mile Hotel on Mody Road). You can also reach us at 2368 0040, or email laelite@netvigator.com

Connect with La Elite Fashions
  • MTR Exit: N5, Opposite to Holiday Inn Golden Mile Hotel on Mody Road
  • Tel: (852) 2368 0040

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Long-Term Planning and Marketing Advice for Small Business Owners



Here at Primasia Corporate Services, we’ve assisted a vast array of companies in setting up shop in Hong Kong, China and Singapore. Small businesses especially have several challenges they must overcome in order to succeed and thrive. Below we have for you two effective courses of action that small business owners and entrepreneurs can take to overcome challenges while focusing on running and growing their business.

Long-Term Planning

Of course, it’s vital to stay informed and knowledgeable about your companies’ daily operations, but strategizing for the future is just as important. By planning ahead, your business can engage in business opportunities you might otherwise miss-- such as planning and promoting holiday sales, developing new products to meet your customers ever-changing needs, and keeping better track of finances.

The easy solution to this is to create a organised work schedule, setting aside time each week, month or quarter (whichever best meets your needs) to review your long-term ambitions and plans, along with upcoming sales opportunities, reviewing the budget and taking stock of your customer base. Bonus Tip: Check out reviews of your products online to see what’s going well and what can be improved upon.


Marketing

Nearly all small business owners at least participate in their companies marketing strategy and likely do the majority of it themselves. Despite this, many small business owners are not marketing professionals and frequently “wing it”, making significant errors. Be of good cheer, marketing can be difficult to master but it is very important to stay on top of- don’t give up!

Of course, you know that the best choice is to hire a professional- but when that is not in the budget the best course of action is to, again, schedule time for it- this time daily or at least weekly. When trying to grow your start-up it’s very easy to lose one’s self in the busy day-to-day work and let marketing slide to the side. Try taking small, consistent steps each day instead of making marketing an “all or nothing” endeavour.

This could be a few minutes spent tackling social media, or an hour set aside to plan an upcoming sale, or a meeting with your staff one afternoon to design your marketing materials (and a plan to promote them!). Small consistent steps can take your small business far-- until you have the means to hire a professional, allowing you time to concentrate on your core business growth. And when you’re ready for professional assistance, visit Primasia Corporate Services and take a look at our services. Our experts can help your business succeed!

Since 1987 we have been helping overseas’ large and small businesses, as well as startups, expand to Asia, especially Hong Kong, Singapore and China. We are known for our highly qualified and experienced staff, and for our tailor-made corporate solutions. Get ready to expand your business successfully, with Primasia Corporate Services. Email us at info@primasia.hk or call 2882 2088 today!
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Hong Kong Headquarters: Suite 1106-08, 11/F., Tai Yau Building, No. 181 Johnston Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong

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BOPIS is Trending, Generating Increased Revenue for Retailers



BOPIS (buy online, pickup in store) is growing more popular with shoppers, and that trend is expected to continue to rise. Primasia, with our wide variety of e-commerce solutions can be your crucial e-commerce partner in China, helping you find the most suitable online sales platforms for your business, assist with account set-up and management, as well as with logistics and after-sales management services.

Omnichannel retailers should pay attention to recent trends- BOPIS has become a popular convenience service for customers. By providing this service to your valued customers, retailers gain an opportunity to build customer loyalty as well as additional chances to generate both more online and in-store revenue.

Shoppers use BOPIS to:

  • Save time
  • Save shipping costs
  • Avoid crowds

There are opportunities cross-selling, bringing in additional revenue for your business. The majority of customers who use BOPIS purchase additional items while they are in the shop to pick up their order adding to your additional revenue.

With retailers providing updated shopping experiences, shoppers are now even more likely to purchase items on their mobile devices- versus desktop shopping. This means that to be at the top of the BOPIS game, retailers need to offer a pleasant mobile shopping experience as well as a good desktop shopping experience.


Mobile and Desktop Shopping should consider:

  • Ease of finding products
  • Variety of payment options
  • Quick and easy checkout- the less steps the better!

When customers can see at a glance that items are visibly marked as available for pickup, they are more likely to order. Showing available items in real-time requires extremely accurate inventory and good communication.

What shoppers expect:

  • Immediate correspondence (via email or text) confirming the order and expected pick-up time.
  •  A Followup email or text advising them that their order is ready for pickup, along with any pertinent information such as shop address, parking info or where the pickup counter is located.
  • Shoppers expect to walk in and pick up their orders quickly- ideally with no line(s) to wait in.  
  • Shoppers appreciate being able to quickly pick up their order without having to go through multiple steps to prove their identity.

Primasia Corporate Services is a leading professional provider of corporate services, with experts who have worked with thousands of overseas and local entrepreneurs, consultancies, manufacturers, trading firms and startups. We can get your ecommerce business up and running on online shopping platforms such as TMall, JD.com and Taobao in China, which can be difficult and time-consuming for international businesses to navigate. Contact us at info@primasia.hk or call 2882 2088 to get started.  

Connect with Primasia Corporate Services Limited

Hong Kong Headquarters: Suite 1106-08, 11/F., Tai Yau Building, No. 181 Johnston Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong

Credit: Prosperity Research Digital Agency(PRDA): PRDA's Founder Douglas White developer of proven 5 step, 4 KPIs process of Social Media Marketing.

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