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Business banking
Offshore account: what is it and how to open one in Hong Kong
This article outlines the requirements and steps for opening offshore business accounts in multiple countries. Additionally, discover an alternative solution: opening multiple currency accounts online with Airwallex.
Kirstie Lau
•10 minutes
Airwallex news
Introducing Bill Pay: Automate your accounts payable process and pay bills globally, all in one place
Manage each step of paying a bill within the Airwallex platform, from uploading the invoice, to approving, sending the payment, and syncing to your accounting software.
•5 minutes
Airwallex news
Release notes: Take advantage of Payments enhancements
We’re excited to announce enhancements in Bill Pay and Payments to help you manage you business more efficiently.
•3 minutes
Embedded finance
Art of the payments possible: 9 Embedded Finance use cases
We asked the Embedded Finance team at Airwallex what software they'd enhance with embedded finance. Here's what they said.
•6 minutes
Online payments
An overview of international payment methods for businesses
How to choose a fast, cost-effective, and secure cross-border payment method? Airwallex's multi-currency account allows you to avoid forced currency exchange, make rapid payments, and gain a competitive edge in business operations.
Kirstie Lau
•4 minutes
Corporate cards
Understanding the difference between corporate debit and credit cards
Should you choose a debit card or a credit card when applying for a company card? Choose Airwallex Borderless Card for efficient company finance management, expense tracking, and zero-fee overseas payment fees via a multi-currency Visa card.
Kirstie Lau
•4 minutes
Corporate cards
What is a virtual card? How do they work?
Explore our guide to virtual cards for businesses in Hong Kong. Learn what they are, how they work, and how to get them.
Kirstie Lau
•4 minutes
Online payments
Boost your Shopify sales with an express checkout experience leveraging Apple Pay and Google Pay
Find out how to improve your Shopify checkout while avoiding unnecessary costs in foreign exchange fees.
•5 minutes
Transfers
Global account: How to make a global transfer in Hong Kong
This guide will highlight useful information for transferring to Mainland China, the United States, and Canada.
Kirstie Lau
•5 min
Airwallex news
Release notes: Boost your Shopify sales and streamline your bill management
We’re excited to announce two major releases this month. An update to our Shopify payments integration and the launch of Airwallex Bill Pay.
Kirstie Lau
•3 minutes
Online payments
Business Payment Providers : All you need to know in China and overseas
For cross-border businesses, the use of international payment solutions has become a prerequisite for success. Read on to make the best choice for your global business.
Kirstie Lau
•7 min
Transfers
Foreign currency remittance: guide to opening a new foreign currency account
There are options available for foreign currency remittance in Hong Kong. Some common methods may incur multiple processing fees and high FX rates. There are alternative platforms like Airwallex.
Kirstie Lau
•6 min
Airwallex news
August Release notes: Personalised cards and simpler reconciliation
This month, we’ve made managing company spending even slicker, with personalised Employee Cards and additional accounting software integrations.
Kirstie Lau
•3 minutes
Business banking
The best flexible pricing strategies for SaaS businesses
Learn the pricing models that leading SaaS businesses use, and find the right strategy for your startup.
Kirstie Lau
•10 min
Start-ups
Choosing your North Star Metric
A North Star metric is a key measurement of your business’s success and ensures everyone on your team is aligned to a singular goal. Learn how to define your North Star metric and push towards sustainable growth.
Kirstie Lau
•5 minutes
Accounting
How to calculate and improve monthly recurring revenue (MRR)
Learn how to set up and run an subscription model that drives repeat revenue for your business.
Kirstie Lau
•8 min
Airwallex news
July release notes: FX Rate Alerts and optimised Payment Links
This month’s updates will help you take control of FX and manage your risk appetite as you continue to drive your business towards global growth.
Kirstie Lau
•5 minutes
Start-ups
The founder’s guide to running a great board meeting
Learn how to prepare for and run a productive board meeting that gets the most out of your directors’ time.
Kirstie Lau
•7 min
Airwallex news
June release notes: Faster global transfers, fewer chargebacks
This month’s releases are designed to help your business reduce the cost of global payment acceptance, reach more customers and send money faster.
Kirstie Lau
•5 min
Start-ups
How to find angel investors: Everything entrepreneurs need to know
If your startup is looking for investment capital to support its future, here is everything you need to know.
Kirstie Lau
•5 min
Start-ups
The prioritisation frameworks every startup should use
Prioritisation frameworks support your company’s decision making process, helping you decide which projects to focus on. Here are the prioritisation frameworks every startup should know about.
Kirstie Lau
•5 minutes
Start-ups
From seed to Series E: Understanding funding rounds
Your ultimate guide to funding rounds. Learn how to identify and impress investors and successfully raise funds for your business.
Kirstie Lau
•8 min
Online payments
Two metrics eCommerce owners might overlook: Authorisation Rate and Merchant Discount Rate
We highly recommend that eCommerces look into these two: authorisation rate and merchant discount rate.
Kirstie Lau
•7 min
Procurement
Your guide to dropshipping with Alibaba
Learn why Alibaba, one of the world’s leading eCommerce platforms, is a top choice for your dropshipping needs.
Sophia Cheng
•5 minutes