--- title: "International & Local, Hong Kong's Packaging Mashup w/ Mike the Greek" slug: "hongkong-packaging-mashup" type: "archive" url: "https://globalfromanywhere.com/hongkong-packaging-mashup/" canonical_url: "https://globalfromanywhere.com/hongkong-packaging-mashup/" date_published: "2015-12-22T02:00:44+00:00" description: "GFA107. Ever wondered how businesses in Asia package their brand? Thinking of making a business packaging yourself? Mike The Greek shares his experiences in designing from Sweden to Shenzhen and talks about Hong Kong packaging mashup. For full show notes check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode107" --- # International & Local, Hong Kong's Packaging Mashup w/ Mike the Greek ![](https://globalfromanywhere.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/hongkong-packaging-mashup-main.jpg) Happy holidays! Santa is coming, where you a good boy or girl this year? Tons of people finishing up their accounting books this year – hope your global business is wrapping up a great year! Been getting lots of emails from listeners and readers of the blog looking to get started setting up the business here in Hong Kong – I’m excited to announce I am a full on proper HK agency. I can help you register or file or upkeep your business, if you want to see all the various offerings you can find the full list at globalfromasia.com/products – already I’ve been advising people with pretty complex situations and i love the challenge, so welcome to reach out to me I’d love to hear from ya! There is a toy show coming up in middle of January, some of you guys like Colin and Jon have reached out to meet – Colin and I met last year and he gifted me some baby toys – Miles loves em! No pressure for others to give the baby gifts -but let’s set up a group time – let’s meet at my office on Tuesday Jan 12 at 7pm, we’ll keep it less formal and just a fun round table and sharing. If you’re in town and want more info go to globalfromasia.com/event03 So today’s episode was from our first live recording at the office launch party – my buddy “Mike The Greek” – we have a bit of his story on how he got over to Asia and his business directions over the years, with some fun stories and audience input at the end – so without further ado let’s go! ## Topics Covered in this Episode * #### How you got from Greece? We met in Shanghai – flew to SZ together, now in HK – 2 years? * #### Started freelancing in HK (mention Jeff?) * #### Not stable? so... How did you deal with it? * #### Packaging in HK * #### Design to business cards * #### Dealing with locals * #### Advantage - service and communication * #### Stories dealing with HK customer service * #### Others in audience have any? * #### Ways to contact Mike ## People / Companies / Resources Mentioned in this Episode * Global From Anywhere Products * HK Toy Show Casual Meetup * TropicalMBA portable podcast studio * Global From Anywhere Survey * Mike the Greek’s name card business – different.cards. ## Episode Length: 24:47 So what did you guys think? The quality of the sound ok – we did this one live – and only had 1 mic so we were passing the mic back and forth. I live off feedback! I made a survey for this year – and I’d love for you to hop on over and give me your input. It will be weighed heavily for 2016. Last year’s survey helped a lot and gave some new podcast shows like the Factory To Consumer (F2C) shows w/ Wilson Blues. If you are down to do it – its a quick Google form survey at globalfromasia.com/survey – no email required, just want real honest feedback. Til next time guys – we have a lot of awesome shows pre-recorded and ready to rock! Next episode we will talk about the Hong Kong entrepreneur visa and how it has changed since the traditional investment visa – so come back Tuesday Jan 5, 2016 – crazy , already into the new year for that one. Happy holidays again, be safe, don’t overeat, and appreciate the good people around you. Life Is short! ## Download Options * Direct Download: Right-click [here](https://podcast.globalfromasia.com/gfa107.mp3) and click “Save As” for a direct download * iTunes: [Listen and subscribe](https://globalfromanywhere.com/itunes) on iTunes for free! * Android: Check out [Android Options](https://globalfromanywhere.com/android/) or Listen via [Stitcher Internet Radio](https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/global-from-asia-doing-business-via-hong-kong) streaming * If you enjoyed this episode, leave a positive review on [iTunes](https://globalfromanywhere.com/itunes)! ![](https://globalfromanywhere.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/hongkong-packaging-mashup-banner.jpg) ## Listen in Youtube https://www.youtube.com/embed/sLtCYSqj34c Podcast: [Play in new window](https://media.blubrry.com/podcast_global_from_asia/p/podcast.globalfromasia.com/gfa107.mp3 "Play in new window") | [Download](https://media.blubrry.com/podcast_global_from_asia/s/podcast.globalfromasia.com/gfa107.mp3 "Download") Subscribe: [RSS](https://globalfromanywhere.com/feed/podcast/ "Subscribe via RSS")
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