European Union SME Conference

It is with great pleasure that DSA announces the participation of Regional Director Richard Cant to 2013 SME Forum Yangtze River Delta, an event held by the EU Chamber of Commerce, China IPR SME Helpdesk, EU SME Centre and DUSA at the Regal International East Asia Hotel in Shanghai. The Forum is aimed to  provide SMEs with a platform to share valuable knowledge about doing business in China. Richard Cant’s presentation, titled “Taxation & Accounting: What SMEs Should Know for the Year 2013-2014”, will focus on changes and updates in the regulatory landscape, a subject of primary interest for SMEs operating in China. Richard will share his long-standing experience in tax & accounting and address practical issues related to doing business in China..

Program:

8:30–9:00 Registration 
9:00–9:05 Welcome Remarks, Alp Altun, Chair of the SME Forum, European Chamber
Session 1: Smart Management Methods for SMEs
9:05-9:25 “HR essentials for SMEs: Internal Labour rules”, Ludmila Hyklova, EU SME Centre Legal Expert
9:25–9:45 “New Visa and Social Security Regulations Applied to SMEs”
9:45–10:05 “Taxation & Accounting: What SMEs Should Know for the Year 2013-2014”, Richard Cant, Director Dezan Shira
10:05–10:30 Panel discussion, moderated by Gabor Holch/Howard Zhu, Vice-Chair of the SME Forum, European Chamber

10:30–11:00 - Coffee Break

Session 2: Business 2.0 for SMEs in China
11:00–11:20 “SME E-Marketing: a Tool for Business Development”
11:20–11:40 “Chinese Social Media and SME Brand Building"
11:40-12:00 “E-commerce in China and Online Intellectual Property Infringements”, IPR SME Helpdesk 
12:00-12:25 Panel discussion, moderated by Alp Altun, Chair of the SME Forum, European Chamber
12:25    Closing Remarks, Alp Altun, Chair of the SME Forum, European Chamber

Entrance Fee: Members: 300 RMB | Non Members: 500 RMB

Registrations: http://www.europeanchamber.com.cn/events/registration/5918

Location : Regal International East Asia Hotel

Address:516 Hengshan Road, Shanghai (516, 衡山路, 上海)  

Date: August 30, 2013 , 8.30am - 12.25pm