How to increase your brand exposure in Hong Kong & China

If you

- already have a brand presence in New Zealand and

- are now wanting to expand your organisation into Hong Kong, Macau and China

then

- advertise in Connectionz

Connectionz is the leading business chamber publication in Hong Kong promoting trade between New Zealand and Southern China.

The next publication of Connectionz is coming out in March 2010 to coincide with the Closer Economic Partnership Agreement signing between Hong Kong and New Zealand. So this edition will receive a great deal of media and market attention.

Contact me today (mpearse@coordinate4u.co.nz definitely before mid-Feb 2010) to find out about this great opportunity for your company to expand it presence in the ever expanding China market.

Merrin

A Kiwi based in Hong Kong

Speakers Boot Camp

John Shackleton’s Speakers Boot Camp is all set to happen for the first time in Asia!

Let me outline a couple of the benefits of attending the Speakers Boot Camp here in this blog.

Would you like to:
· Fast Track your Speaking Business?
· Earn a 6 figure income from speaking?
· Rise to the top of the best profession in the world?
· Learn the secrets of successful speakers?
· Get more bookings from the Speakers Bureaus?
· Avoid the pitfalls that many speakers make, early in their career?
· Know what promotional materials you must have to succeed?
· Have more control over your audience and get standing ovations?

Do check out the attached flyer, watch the video and visit John’s Website to get a more complete picture of what you will gain by participating.


John Shackleton (http://www.johnshack.com/) is Australasia’s number one performance expert, with more than 25 years experience in the speaking industry throughout Europe and the USA. John emigrated to New Zealand in 2003 and built a 6 figure speaking business from scratch in his first year! He went on to achieve his CSP qualification from NSAA in only 3 ½ years. This qualification is only awarded to the top 5% of speakers worldwide and usually requires 5-7 years to complete. On this Boot Camp John will share exactly how he achieved this phenomenal success in such a short period of time.

Watch John’s video about the Boot Camp and view testimonials from boot camp attendees (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3KGcmb6wog)

I look forward to joining you on this Speakers Boot Camp on 5th, 6th and 7th June.

To book check out the contact details in the flyer.

Yes I will personally be participating as I have been attempting to attend this Boot Camp myself for the last 3 years in New Zealand and Australia, so instead I have convinced John to come to Hong Kong!

Grow well
Dr Merrin

Making Business Easier between Hong Kong and New Zealand

Hong Kong-New Zealand Closer Economic Partnership

This is your chance to put forward ideas and experiences which can help formulate agreements to make doing business between the countries more effective and efficient.

I have been asked to attend a roundtable discussion with the New Zealand Negotiation team on Mon 2 March.

If you are reading this after that date still let me know your ideas as there will be other opportunities to feed into the negotiations.

Looking forward to hearing your ideas on what barriers, difficulties or frustrations you have had or heard about in providing products or services in Hong Kong.

Here is a little more background.

New Zealand commenced a 'Closer Economic Partnership' (CEP) negotiation with Hong Kong in 2001. Talks were suspended in late 2002 after five rounds of negotiation. The two countries maintained a constructive relationship over the intervening years, supported by close business, educational and other ties. Following informal discussions, both Parties have agreed to resume negotiations towards a CEP and they are hopeful that it will be possible to find a way through the difficulties which led to the suspension.

Officials will meet in Hong Kong in early March 2009 for preparatory discussions with the first full round of resumed negotiations planned to take place in New Zealand in late April/early May.

Businesses and stakeholders with an interest in Hong Kong are encouraged to provide feedback on their areas of particular interest. This feedback will be taken into account as the mandate for resumed negotiations is determined.

If you prefer you can also direct your suggestions to MFAT directly and get additional information via http://www.mfat.govt.nz/Trade-and-Economic-Relations/Trade-Agreements/Hong-Kong/index.php

Now if you are a Hong Kong person who has had difficulties doing business in New Zealand then the NZ government is keen to hear your stories so that they can make things easier for you.

Looking forward to reading your comments and taking them to the discussions.

Grow well
Dr Merrin