Source like a pro

WHAT: Two sourcing professionals will discuss their experiences and insights on sourcing in the Asia Pacific region at this webinar. They will identify profitable products for specific markets and trustworthy suppliers in Asia, along with best practices in sustainable sourcing, tips on negotiation and how to gain a competitive edge in Asian countries. Businesses ranging from innovative start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises to larger companies are welcome to join and raise questions on how to capture opportunities arising from the recovery across Asian markets.

WHEN: 18 August    2pm-3pm

WHO: Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council

WHY: Speakers include Veronika Sytina, Owner and Director at United Sourcing. She has more than 20 years’ experience in the retail industry, specialising in merchandising, buying, product development and sourcing. Prior to founding United Sourcing, she had worked in senior management roles for LENTA, METRO Cash and Carry and 585 GOLD, gaining more than 15 years of experience in direct buying from Mainland China.

She will be joined by Elly Watson, Head of Brand and Partnerships at Sourci. Dedicated to discovering the true goals of a business, whether a scale-up e-commerce brand or a FTSE-100 corporation, she understands how to increase revenue, cut costs and help a business grow.

The seminar will be moderated by Michael Michelini, Founder of Global From Asia. A social media, e-commerce and search engine optimisation specialist who has lived in China since late 2007, Mr Michelini is a passionate business connector who helps companies do business in the mainland as well as mainland companies looking to develop overseas markets. He also built the cross-border e-commerce community GlobalFromAsia.com.

WHERE: Online seminar. Register here

EVENT WEBSITE: https://hkmb.hktdc.com/en/MC4wNTYyMDk2/event/Live-Webinar-Dialogue-with-Insiders-Insights-into-Sourcing-like-a-Pro