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The sixth issue of "SME Pulse", published by the Trade and Industry Department (TID), has been released. SMEs and potential business starters are welcome to obtain a free copy from the following distribution centres or download from the SUCCESS website (http://www.success.tid.gov.hk):
- the Support and Consultation Centre for SMEs (SUCCESS) at TID;
- major trade and industrial support organisations; and
- major district libraries.
The latest issue contains features on business opportunities available in the travel industry; the Sixth World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference; the success story about establishing a local cartoon brand name; and new services available following the expansion of SUCCESS. There are also articles on receivable collection on the Mainland and on licensing.
The ˇ§SME Pulseˇ¨, in Chinese, is published every six months by the TID to provide up-to-date business information and latest news on the Government's support measures and services to SMEs. For enquiries, please call SUCCESS at 2398 5133.
Ends/Wednesday, November 23, 2005
Issued at HKT 16:11
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