London-based business consulting group the Shirlaws Group announced today (October 6) that it has set up Shirlaws Asia in Hong Kong, as part of the Group’s expansion plan to grow its business in the region.
 
     Shirlaws Asia aims to follow the successes of the Shirlaws Group in Australia, Europe and the United States by bringing its hybrid model of business coaching and advisory frameworks to emerging private enterprises in the Asia-Pacific region. It will also connect potential clients in Asia to the Shirlaws Group's vast network of business coaches, consultants, trainers and mentors across the world, according to the Group CEO, Ms Andrea Dean.
 
     She said, "Hong Kong's business environment is thriving and growing. Emerging and developing business sectors such as FinTech and the Belt and Road Initiative are some examples of new opportunities that make Hong Kong a compelling place to engage and invest in. As we focus on helping businesses grow, we want to make a positive impact in these areas by sharing our experience, knowledge and research on how businesses grow within their many stages through Shirlaws Asia."
 
     She added, "By setting up a presence in Hong Kong, we want to make the city our regional hub for the Group's future business in Asia, just as Hong Kong is an important hub to global financial and commercial businesses."
 
     Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion Dr Jimmy Chiang said, "Hong Kong as Asia's regional business hub attracts many multinationals as well as small and medium-sized enterprises to set up their presence in the city, which has given rise to a broad range of opportunities for business service companies. Together with its vibrant start-up ecosystem, the city is the ideal place for the Shirlaws Group to expand in the region."
 
About Shirlaws
 
     The Shirlaws Group is a portfolio of companies who advise private enterprises on how to grow, fund and exit their business. Through a combination of training, consulting, coaching, mentoring and facilitation, Shirlaws provides CEOs and business owners with vital foundations for sustainable growth and an opportunity to achieve their vision. Shirlaws was founded in 1999 and is currently established in 10 countries. For more information, please visit www.shirlawsgroup.com.
 
About Invest Hong Kong
 
     Invest Hong Kong is the department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government established in 2000 to attract foreign direct investment and support overseas and Mainland businesses to set up or expand in Hong Kong. It provides free advice and customised services to help businesses succeed in Hong Kong's vibrant economy. For more information, please visit www.investhk.gov.hk.

Ends/Friday, October 6, 2017
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