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How to open a Euro bank account from Hong Kong
Looking to expand into Europe? Here’s what to expect when opening a Euro business bank account from Hong kong.
Sophia Cheng
•6 minutes
10 key business metrics every startup founder needs to know
If you ever find yourself stuck in an elevator with an angel investor, these are the key business metrics you need to know.
Sophia Cheng
•5 minutes
How to calculate burn rate (the right way!)
Learn how to calculate gross and net burn rates to forecast your cash runway better. Understand what makes a good burn rate and how to improve it.
Sophia Cheng
•8 minutes
How to hire for success when you’re an unknown startup
Employees are your greatest asset, but how can you convince them to join your business? Here are some tips for hiring top talent as an unknown start-up.
Sophia Cheng
•5 minutes
January release notes: Simpler tax reconciliation and expense management
If your New Year’s resolution is to save on fees, improve efficiencies and continue expanding your business globally, we’ve got you covered.
Sophia Cheng
•5 minutes
Net revenue retention and 3 things every venture capitalist looks for
If you run a SaaS business, net revenue retention (NRR) is a key indicator of customer success and may be a deciding factor for investors. Here’s how to calculate and optimise your NRR to secure funding.
Sophia Cheng
•6 minutes
Can your business be sustainable and chase profits?
Sustainable business efforts are vital to long-term profitability and success for your business and our planet.
Sophia Cheng
•5 minutes
Airwallex helps DigitSense on global market expansion with cash flow optimisation
Optimising cash flow for startups by reducing foreign transaction fees and expensive foreign exchange rates. Book a demo with our product specialist to understand more.
Sophia Cheng
•4 minutes
Profit margins: 5 things every startup founder needs to know
Startup founders need to know these top five things about profit margins to run a successful business.
Sophia Cheng
•4 minutes
Freight forwarders vs third-party logistics: What's best for your eCommerce business?
You’ve built your eCommerce business, and you’re ready to start selling. Now you must ask yourself a question: how do I get my products into the hands of customers? In this article we'll explore the benefits of freight forwarders vs third party logistics.
Sophia Cheng
•5 minutes
eCommerce personalisation strategies to make your sales soar
Learn how to boost your sales and increase profit margins with eCommerce personalisation strategies
Sophia Cheng
•6 minutes
Sell more, save more: with American Express and Airwallex
We’re excited to announce that Airwallex customers will now be able to accept American Express card payments through the Airwallex online payment gateway, and via Payment Links.
Sophia Cheng
•3 minutes
Net working capital: How to calculate it and why it’s important
Learn how to calculate working capital and use it to measure your business’s financial health.
Sophia Cheng
•5 minutes
Hong Kong businesses are ready to go global — 93% plan to travel on business in the next 12 months
As travel restrictions are relaxed, business travel is expected to grow in 2023. Airwallex surveyed HK SMEs to understand their challenges and offered solutions.
Sophia Cheng
•3 minutes
Funnels vs Flywheels: The Secret to Driving Exponential Growth
The funnel is dead, long live the flywheel! Learn how to use the flywheel business model to grow and retain customers.
Sophia Cheng
•6 min
November Release Notes 2022: American Express, Shopify and Expenses
This month, we’ve got a host of new features to help you maximise Q4 sales, save on fees and gear up for 2023.
Sophia Cheng
•3 minutes
Venture capital vs crowdfunding: What’s the right call for your business?
Looking to fund your start-up? You have a couple of options available. Read on to compare the benefits of venture capital vs equity crowdfunding.
Sophia Cheng
•8 minutes
The eCommerce founder’s guide to calculating contribution margin
Learn how to calculate and improve your contribution margin.
Sophia Cheng
•4 minutes
Top tips on global expansion for Hong Kong eCommerce and SMEs
Airwallex collaborates with FedEx to support international expansion plans for local eCommerce and SMEs. Learn about the latest eCommerce trends and strategies.
Sophia Cheng
•7 minutes
Determining payback periods: How to plan for startup success
Find out how to use the payback period formula to budget effectively, determine your return on investment and drive your business forward.
•5 minutes
How to avoid paying foreign transaction fees
For any business, setting a budget is crucial to account for the money coming in but also the expenses to be paid out. Regular expenses can include anything from operational purchases, capital purchases, bills, and staff wages, but not all expenses can be predicted ahead of time.
Sophia Cheng
•4 minutes
How to sell online internationally with Shopify
Learn how to grow your consumer base and reach international markets online with Shopify.
Sophia Cheng
•8 minutes
How accountants can support eCommerce clients in Q4 and beyond
We spoke to Darren Buckley, Managing Director at Finzo, to find out what accountants can do to support their eCommerce clients during the busiest time of the year.
Sophia Cheng
•5 minutes
October release notes: Direct debit, Xero Invoice Payments and Expenses
It's a busy time of year, particularly for businesses. So it’s fitting that this month’s Airwallex releases are all about saving you time and helping you manage your money more efficiently.
Sophia Cheng
•3 minutes