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British e-commerce consultancy Practicology opened a regional office in Hong Kong today (June 15) as a launch pad to gain access to the Mainland market and the Asia-Pacific region.
The Hong Kong office will offer clients holistic packages through various online channels such as strategic consulting, business internationalisation, data and customer relationship management, business analytics, digital marketing, conversion rate optimisation, wireframing, design and more, according to Practicology's Country Manager, Greater China, Mr Arthur Cheung.
He said, "We have seen an increasing demand for practical e-commerce and multichannel consulting services among Mainland companies. As many global and Mainland retailers already have presence in Hong Kong, it is important for us to follow their footprint to expand our client base here so that we can provide them better services."
"Hong Kong is at the doorstep of Mainland China, which is a unique locational advantage. Its workforce is also well versed with international and Mainland business practices and perspectives. The city is an ideal hub for establishing our team to oversee Greater China business as well as the region in general. We are also planning to establish our presence in Shanghai, and later in India, to strengthen our regional service team."
Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion, Dr Jimmy Chiang, said, "Hong Kong has the world-class telecommunications infrastructure and connectivity that attracts e-commerce and e-marketing businesses. While the retail industry is seeing a gradual shift to the use of e-commerce channels, I see great opportunities for leading consultants like Practicology to ride on this growing trend in Hong Kong and the region."
About Practicology
Founded in the UK in 2009, Practicology is a strategic multichannel and e-commerce consultancy with offices in London, Sydney, Melbourne and Hong Kong. It has more than 50 consultants around the world offering an end-to-end portfolio of business-to-business and business-to-consumer consultancy and agency services, helping clients face multichannel challenges. For more information, please visit: www.practicology.com.
About InvestHK
Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) is the department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government established in July 2000 to attract foreign direct investment and support overseas and Mainland businesses to set up or expand in Hong Kong. It provides free advice and customised services to help businesses succeed in Hong Kongˇ¦s vibrant economy. As of December 2015, InvestHK had assisted over 3 820 companies which have created more than 41 200 new jobs in the first year of operation or expansion and over HK$101 billion of investment. For more information, please visit: www.investhk.gov.hk.
Ends/Wednesday, June 15, 2016
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