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NOWHERE TO APPLY FOR FUNDING? HKPC’S “SME REACHOUT” HERE TO HELP
Amid difficult business environment, Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) knows SMEs well in the urgent need of cash flow to keep business running. The newly established SME ReachOut Support Team is here to help SMEs through introducing and matching the appropriate funding schemes, getting well equipped to bounce back.
“SME ReachOut”, a dedicated service team operated by Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC), has commenced operation starting from 1 January 2020 to support SMEs through free-of-charge one-on-one meetings to help identify funding schemes that suit SMEs, while answering questions relating to applications.
There are over 40 funding schemes provided by the Government for SMEs, with different funding scopes, amounts and requirements. “SME ReachOut” is to serve to enhance SME's understanding of the Government's funding schemes, with a view to encouraging better utilisation of the support provided by the Government, to enhance their competitiveness and development.
For enquiries, please contact "SME ReachOut" hotline at 2788 6262 or email at sme_reachout@hkpc.org
Source: Hong Kong Productivity Council
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