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Sandra Kell
Ontario, Canada
Baby Products
Profit This Year: $10,400

“I started with $1,000 and began importing baby products from China. I sell them on eBay, Facebook and in my local stores.  After 8 months, I am earning $400 a week.  I finally quit my day job!”

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Hong Kong Trips

Millionaire Entrepreneurs Everywhere

Prior to 1997, Hong Kong was occupied by the British for 99 years under a free market system.  With minimal government interference fueled by the work ethic of Chinese refugees who escaped Communist China, Hong Kong’s economy flourished and became a global financial center.

Hong Kong was returned to China by the British in 1997.  Except for the military and foreign relations, the free market system within Hong Kong remained untouched by the Chinese.  China essential is now one country with two economic systems today.
 

The Hong Kong Pace - Fast and Faster

To the Chinese entrepreneurs residing in Hong Kong, they truly live the motto: time is money and money is time.  Their pace of life and business moves at blinding speeds.  Every second counts.  It is not uncommon for a shopkeeper to literally yank the money out of your hands. Everything moves fast in Hong Kong from the way people drive, talk, and walk to their business manners. The pace is even a major workout for those coming from New York.

High class hotels and restaurants catering to Westerners recognize their need to slow down in a maddening world.  You will find the comforts of home there.

Finding Information On Hong Kong

The Hong Kong Tourism Board is a good place to start to find tourist information for your specific country.

http://www.discoverhongkong.com/

They also have offices in North American cities of New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Toronto.  If you live near one of these cities, it is worth visiting their office prior to taking your Hong Kong Trips.

The Business Attire

Hong Kong is famous for its custom tailored suits - high quality but cheap.  For the most part, Hong Kong is a center of shipping, finance, and trade.  The custom tailored suit is the standard business garb.  So dress accordingly.  

Friends Only, Please

The biggest obstacle to a Westerner’s business success  in Hong Kong is cultivating relationships.  If you are not a friend or a friend of a friend, the Hong Kong Chinese will not likely do business with you.  So how does a small business entrepreneur in the Western world develop business contacts in Hong Kong?  

Here are some potential ways of getting introductions and building relationship:

1. Third Party Introductions
   Try finding Chinese co-workers in your home country who have ties to Hong Kong.  The Hong Kong International Trade Offices and Small Business Associations in your local city are other sources for third party introductions.  You could also find a Chinese Business Consultant who will do the introductions for a fee.
2. Fact Finding trip
   Try attending a trade show in Hong Kong specifically to make contacts.  After the show, make appointments to see your contacts for relationship building.
3. Build long term relationship
   You cannot build a business relationship with a Hong Kong Chinese through one visit.  You may have to do multiple visits, buying dinner, gift giving etc.

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Hong Kong Trips are a favorite amongst those who travel on business or for pleasure.  It has been said that Hong Kong has more millionaires per capita than anywhere else in the world.  It has been the number one market for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars.  When you look at the area’s history, it is easy to understand why this area has been the poster child for capitalism.  It is no wonder that many will want to make these Hong Kong Trips.