2026 Hong Kong Credit Card Stack
The Hong Kong credit cards I intend to use in 2026, focusing on simplicity and ease of redemption.
Board minutes for directors: 5 essential elements before you sign
Most board minutes fail to show independent judgment. Learn the 5 essential elements directors need: rationale, alternatives, risks, conflicts, and dissent. Includes a checklist.
2025: Redundancy to Relevance
Made redundant in February 2025, I spent nine months rebuilding my identity and finding relevance again. Here’s what that journey taught me about freedom, vulnerability, and direction.
Director Duties and Liability in Asia and Offshore Structures: Why You Can’t Outsource Judgement
Directors face personal liability for decisions they don’t understand. Learn the three traps that catch even experienced leaders—and how to avoid them.
The Missed Risk In My First Consulting Gig: My Own Boundaries
I missed a critical risk in my first consulting gig: my own lack of boundaries. How free work taught me why scope matters more than contracts.
What my First Consulting Gig Taught Me About Small Business Risk
I helped a scrappy start-up with their contracts and learnt a valuable lesson about risk, fees and boundaries. Here’s what I found — and the three things every small business owner should fix today.
November Reflections: Lessons in Momentum, Mistakes and Not Standing Still
November was a month of contrast. From the tragedy in Tai Po to the quiet momentum of a consulting soft launch, here is what I learned about moving forward, making mistakes, and why being employed isn’t the same as having momentum.
Why Template Documents Are the Smartest Investment for SMEs
Banks have been internalising their documents for years to cut costs and speed up deals. Here is why SMEs should do the same—and how independent consultants make it affordable
Still Adjusting: Baby Steps in Career Transition and the Messy Middle
After redundancy in February, I’m still adjusting to life without structure. My loneliness post resonated widely. I’ve tried productivity theories, but distractions persist. Instead, I’m embracing baby steps and learning through trial and error. The messy middle is OK. What’s worked for you?
Career Transition and Loneliness: An Honest Reflection
I’ve been out of work and at home for close to a year now. During the day I’m often at home and on my own, and man it can get lonely at times. I didn’t realise how mentally important that daily social connection actually is.
Fintech Banking Requirements: The Regulator vs Bank Dilemma
Fintechs and startups face a classic dilemma: regulators expect banking arrangements before approving MSO licences, but banks won’t open accounts without licences. Here’s how to navigate it.
October: Job Hunt, Identity, and Balance
October was meant to be about job hunting. It turned into a month of questioning what I’m building, who I want to work with, and giving myself permission to slow down.
Building Connections: It’s Not What You Know, But Who You Know
Discover why who you know matters more than what you know. Learn practical networking strategies to build trust, create opportunities and grow your career or business
Bank Account Opening in Hong Kong: Obstacles Small Businesses Face
Why opening a business bank account in Hong Kong is harder than it should be. Explore the regulatory burden, profit logic, and track record trap holding back small businesses.
The 3AM Scroll: How the Anticipation Trap Killed My Sleep (And What I’m Doing About It)
Published a blog post late at night and couldn’t stop checking analytics? Here’s why the anticipation trap ruins your sleep and a simple rule to fix it.