{"id":5618,"date":"2021-01-26T07:15:39","date_gmt":"2021-01-26T07:15:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boardroomlimited.com\/hk\/?p=5618"},"modified":"2023-12-19T02:57:51","modified_gmt":"2023-12-19T02:57:51","slug":"sustainable-cost-cutting-strategies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stg.boardroomlimited.com\/hk\/sustainable-cost-cutting-strategies\/","title":{"rendered":"Does your business survival depend on sustainable cost-cutting strategies?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeInLeft&#8221; el_class=&#8221;business-insights-content&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;m-t-50&#8243;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Which costs to cut to secure your business\u2019 future&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;m-b-30&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong>Key insights<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><\/span>Cost-cuttingdemands\u00a0strategies\u00a0that adopt a sustainable approach to operational efficiency and employee wellbeing<\/li>\n<li><span><\/span>Efficient management of working capital supports a renewed focus onthe immediate, medium,\u00a0and long-term impact<\/li>\n<li><span><\/span>Smart outsourcing with trusted partners sharpens expertise across critical operations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>After experiencing a slowdown\u00a0in recent years, both the US and European economies have had an impact on the Asian export market, contributing to its export decline in 2023.\u00a0This is the type of economic downturn that traditionally results in retrenching employees as an immediate cost-cutting measure.<\/p>\n<p>However, the global\u00a0trend has driven a people-first approach to managing through this unprecedented\u00a0downturn; every business has customers and stakeholders watching how they respond to market challenges to balance people and profit.<\/p>\n<p>Leaders ready to do things differently can look to sustainable cost-cutting strategies for guiding their\u00a0companies\u00a0through change with reduced risk\u00a0in 2024:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span><\/span>Smart management of working capital<\/li>\n<li><span><\/span>Outsourcing payroll or improving processes<\/li>\n<li><span><\/span>Outsourcing finance, tax,and accounting services<\/li>\n<li><span><\/span>Administering Employee stock option plans<\/li>\n<li><span><\/span>Leverage industry grants and economic stimulus<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>By prioritising what drives value for your organisation in the long-term, sustainable cost-cutting strategies\u00a0focus on positioning the company to survive now and\u00a0thrive\u00a0through an economic recovery.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;m-t-50&#8243;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;<span>01<\/span> Smart management of working capital&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left|line_height:50px&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;m-b-30 service-heading&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1702954389902{margin-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;]Cash flow is critical in a crisis, and minimising investment in working capital \u2014 what we spend to get the job done and keep the business running \u2014 is vital.<\/p>\n<p>In 2023, there has been a shift in focus towards\u00a0operational efficiencies,\u00a0and effective working capital management. Growth and development may be temporarily on the back\u00a0burner, but this is the time to get the business-critical functions of your organisation right. Containing costs to minimise reliance on lenders will position your business to recover strongly as economic conditions bounce back\u00a0from a slowdown in 2023.<\/p>\n<p>A renewed interest in working capital demands a critical assessment of the entire sales pipeline; inventory levels, distribution points, and product viability are all on the table.<\/p>\n<p>Smart leaders are looking at strategies\u00a0for cost-cutting, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><\/span>Proactive Invoicing \u2014 offering customer incentives like early payment discounts<\/li>\n<li><span><\/span>Cash Management \u2014 paying suppliers when they\u2019re due, not before<\/li>\n<li><span><\/span>Inventory \u2014 lowering stock thresholds to reduce risk butmaintain agreed customer service levels<\/li>\n<li><span><\/span>Reducing overheads by outsourcing backend services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Next steps: Assess your working capital costs and financial forecasts to confirm what you can bring in<\/em><em>&#8211;<\/em><em>house and which backend services are smarter to outsource.<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;m-t-50&#8243;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;<span>02<\/span> Outsource your payroll or improve your processes&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left|line_height:50px&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;m-b-30 service-heading&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1702954442247{margin-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;]Outsourcing backend services like payroll has a poor reputation as being the inevitable result of retrenchment\u00a0or\u00a0a sign of instability. However, payroll processes are crucial to managing through an economic downturn or slowdown.\u00a0Having a smooth payroll process\u00a0drives\u00a0employee satisfaction, increases\u00a0employee morale and reduces the risks of payroll legislative penalties,<\/p>\n<p>There\u00a0are\u00a0two ways to outsource payroll to streamline operations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><\/span>Completely outsourcing the payroll function and services to an external provider<\/li>\n<li><span><\/span>Using a cloud-based SaaS HR management system (\u201cHRMS\u201d) \u2014 this freesup HR from administrative tasks by empowering automatic and self-service tasks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Outsourcing your full payroll function reduces HR management intervention, granting flexibility for other in-house duties\u00a0such as growing the team and business. It is especially advantageous for global expansion, ensuring lean and effective payroll operations team that is in compliance with local regulations.<\/p>\n<p>As payroll requires\u00a0numerous tasks relating\u00a0to the calculation and processing of employee salaries, benefits and deductions, having a cloud-based SaaS HR system\u00a0further enhances the efficiency of payroll outsourcing. Your payroll tasks can now be executed remotely while your\u00a0service provider handles the maintenance, technical support, and data backup. Additionally, outsourcing your payroll with\u00a0a SaaS HR management system can often be more cost-effective compared to employing a dedicated HR professional to handle the same tasks.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, these two approaches\u00a0can also unlock unexpected benefits\u00a0and expose the significant opportunity cost of <em>not <\/em>outsourcing key functions,\u00a0boosting visibility, streamlining internal processes,\u00a0and staying compliant across multi-country payroll and tax conditions.<\/p>\n<p>Each model can benefit their corporate objectives while managing costs, cross-border functionality, and the\u00a0personal data privacy of employees.<\/p>\n<p><em>Next steps: <\/em><em>Find Boardroom\u2019s <\/em><span><a href=\"https:\/\/stg.boardroomlimited.com\/hk\/services\/payroll\/\"><em><u>payroll outsourcing services or SAAS solutions<\/u><\/em><\/a><\/span><em>\u00a0to streamline your payroll management according to<\/em><em>\u00a0your business needs.<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;m-t-50&#8243;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;<span>03<\/span> Outsource backend financial support across accounting and tax planning&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left|line_height:50px&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;m-b-30 service-heading&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1702954477178{margin-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;]In an economic downturn, every organisation focuses on the very core of the business:\u00a0the what and the why. It\u2019s never been more important to have experts aligning your financial processes and procedures with your organisational goals.\u00a0One core consideration in cost reduction is to consider\u00a0outsourcing your accounting and bookkeeping services to ensure the business runs smoothly,\u00a0while internal staff focuses\u00a0on business survival and generating revenue.<\/p>\n<p>By choosing a financial services partner equipped to manage your operational and strategic finances and accounting, businesses bring external expertise and new perspectives on long-term accounting and tax planning.<\/p>\n<p>Support for accounting functions may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><\/span>Ensuring your bookkeeping and accounting comply with local standards in Hong Kong<\/li>\n<li><span><\/span>Providing detailed insight into your business by performing thorough analysis on your P&amp;L (Profit and Loss), EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortisation) ratios<\/li>\n<li><span><\/span>Streamlining your operations by sorting accounting reports, consolidating group accounts, and offering payment support facilities for correct fund distribution and administration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Support for tax planning may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><\/span>Location planning for tax offset maximisation<\/li>\n<li><span><\/span>Streamlining cross-border transactions to simplify complex deals<\/li>\n<li><span><\/span>Minimising and deferring payments while staying fully compliant<\/li>\n<li><span><\/span>Strategic planning to leverage falling asset values<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>An additional unexpected benefit of external support across accounting, tax,\u00a0and financial reporting is the establishment of effective data reporting, analysis,\u00a0and forecasting. This data helps to inform planning, working capital decisions, and support for your enterprise to apply for eligible economic grants and stimulus packages and ensure the governance is in place to stay compliant with funding conditions.<\/p>\n<p><em>Next steps: Put all your financial operations on the table for expert review. Focus internal skills on long-term planning and get <\/em><span><a href=\"https:\/\/stg.boardroomlimited.com\/hk\/services\/accounting\/\"><em><u>external support for tax, accounting and reporting<\/u><\/em><\/a><\/span><em>.<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;m-t-50&#8243;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;<span>04<\/span> Empower the team with employee stock option plans for talent retention&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left|line_height:50px&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;m-b-30 service-heading&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1702954508270{margin-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;]The business landscape of Hong Kong is highly competitive with intense demand for talented individuals. To thrive in this environment and achieve sustainable growth in a business, attracting and retaining talent have become the key. However, traditional methods of employee compensation may not always be feasible, especially when your cash flow is limited. If you don\u2019t have cash on hand but want to reward and retain employees,\u00a0consider\u00a0an <span><a href=\"https:\/\/stg.boardroomlimited.com\/2020\/05\/29\/what-is-an-employee-stock-option-plan-esas-vs-espp\/\"><u>Employee Stock Options Plans (\u201cESOPs\u201d)<\/u><\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>As companies like Slack and Atlassian have led the way in remote-first workforces, competition for skilled employees demands a different way of approaching the employee experience. <span><a href=\"https:\/\/stg.boardroomlimited.com\/2023\/11\/06\/benefits-of-employee-share-options-plans\/\"><u>Unlocking benefits of e<\/u><u>mployee equity plans<\/u><\/a><\/span>\u00a0have been increasingly popular\u00a0in recent years as <span><a href=\"https:\/\/stg.boardroomlimited.com\/2020\/07\/14\/why-you-should-be-considering-an-employee-equity-plan-amidst-covid-19\/\"><u>companies look for a different approach<\/u><\/a><\/span>\u00a0to boost\u00a0employee engagement\u00a0and\u00a0maintain\u00a0productivity.<\/p>\n<p>Create a purpose-built plan to fit your organisation&#8217;s and employee\u2019s needs and create a sense of ownership to keep the best and brightest employed in the long\u00a0term. Your new stock plan \u2014 or updates to your current plan should:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><\/span>Keep liquidity by creating long-term incentives to replace short-term cash bonusesor salary increase expectations<\/li>\n<li><span><\/span>Reward high-performance and employees who increase operational efficiency during an economic downturn<\/li>\n<li><span><\/span>Use performance metrics relevant to your organisation \u2014 look at total shareholder returns (\u201cTSR\u201d), client retention, and return on equity (\u201cROE\u201d) and adapt goals to conditions<\/li>\n<li><span><\/span>Drive growth by incentivising staff towards a common business goal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Next steps: <\/em><em>Contact Board<\/em><em>R<\/em><em>oom<\/em><em>\u00a0to <\/em><span><a href=\"https:\/\/stg.boardroomlimited.com\/hk\/services\/employee-stock-options-plan\/\"><em><u>help you <\/u><\/em><\/a><\/span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/stg.boardroomlimited.com\/hk\/services\/employee-stock-options-plan\/\"><em><u>manage your Hong Kong-based or global ESOP<\/u><\/em><\/a><\/span><em>\u00a0and keep the workforce focused on revenue-generating initiatives.<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;m-t-50&#8243;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;<span>05<\/span> Access government and industry grants and economic stimulus&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left|line_height:50px&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;m-b-30 service-heading&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1702954544320{margin-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;]Going through the economic slowdown in 2023, Asian markets have seen a new range of government and\u00a0industry grants and other economic stimulus packages. These initiatives include the Funding Scheme for Youth Entrepreneurship in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, which provides entrepreneurial support and incubation programmes to young entrepreneurs in Hong Kong, along with capital subsidies. Additionally, the SME Financing Guarantee Scheme enables smaller-sized enterprises to secure financing from lenders to meet their business requirements, while the Information Technology Development Matching Fund Scheme supports travel agents in implementing upgrades within the sector.<\/p>\n<p>If your organisation operates across borders or is open to funding to expand operations, you may be eligible for funding support.<\/p>\n<p>Support from government or industry grants demands stringent corporate governance; you may need a guide to accessing, implementing,\u00a0and leveraging new opportunities across borders.<\/p>\n<p><em>Next steps: Get expert help to find <\/em><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.hk\/en\/business\/supportenterprises\/funding\/index.htm\"><em><u>Hong Kong support for enterprise<\/u><\/em><\/a><\/span><em>\u00a0and cross-border funding opportunities, apply for funding, and<\/em><em>\u00a0stay<\/em><em>\u00a0compliant across jurisdictions.<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;m-t-50&#8243;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;How sustainable is your cost-cutting in 2024?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;m-b-30&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1702954579101{margin-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;]Cost-cutting strategies\u00a0to manage through\u00a0an economic slowdown\u00a0look different today from\u00a0the Global Financial Crisis or the dot.com crash; leaders must balance short-term needs with long-term business survival.<\/p>\n<p>It is no longer enough to\u00a0rely on reducing\u00a0headcounts, freezing\u00a0salaries, and scrambling\u00a0to maintain productivity to achieve cost-cutting\u00a0goals. Smart organisations are taking\u00a0new\u00a0strategies\u00a0and approaches\u00a0to old problems: keeping employees committed with stock options over pay rises, looking for market and industry support, and getting smarter about the benefits of outsourcing.<\/p>\n<p>The right outsourcing partnerships are key; who you choose to support your business can define your organisation and your leadership. Look for providers that support your workforce with administrative and financial expertise that drives business recovery.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;m-t-50&#8243;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1614757316444{margin-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/stg.boardroomlimited.com\/hk\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Talk to BoardRoom<\/a> about support for sustainable cost-cutting strategies.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;m-t-50&#8243;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Keep reading&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;m-b-30&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1611645502328{padding-top: 10px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1702954609301{margin-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><\/span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/stg.boardroomlimited.com\/2023\/09\/08\/how-cash-flow-forecasts-and-reporting-can-help-your-business-through-turbulent-times\/\"><strong><u>How cash flow forecasts and reporting can help your business through turbulent times<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/stg.boardroomlimited.com\/2023\/11\/06\/benefits-of-employee-share-options-plans\/\"><strong><u>Maximising performance: the potential benefits and drawbacks of employee share options plans<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/stg.boardroomlimited.com\/2020\/07\/14\/why-you-should-be-considering-an-employee-equity-plan-amidst-covid-19\/\"><strong><u>Why you should be considering an employee equity plan<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/stg.boardroomlimited.com\/2020\/05\/29\/what-is-an-employee-stock-option-plan-esas-vs-espp\/\"><strong><u>What is an employee stock option plan<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; el_class=&#8221;seperator-container common-spacing&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; border_width=&#8221;2&#8243; accent_color=&#8221;#e9e6ee&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;slideInLeft&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Related Business Insights&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:center&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;common-top-spacing business-insights-container&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]        <ul class=\"business-insights list-inline\">\n                            <li>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/stg.boardroomlimited.com\/hk\/hong-kong-2026-27-budget-key-tax-changes-to-look-out-for\/\" class=\"post-image\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stg.boardroomlimited.com\/hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/Hong-Kong-2026-27-Budget-Key-Tax-Changes-to-Look-Out-For-1.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n                    <\/a>\n                    <div class=\"article-inner test\">\n                        <p class=\"date\">11 Mar 2026<\/p>\n                        <!-- <h5><a href=\"https:\/\/stg.boardroomlimited.com\/hk\/hong-kong-2026-27-budget-key-tax-changes-to-look-out-for\/\">Hong Kong 2026-27 Budget: Key Tax C [&hellip;]<\/a><\/h5> -->\n                        <h5><a href=\"https:\/\/stg.boardroomlimited.com\/hk\/hong-kong-2026-27-budget-key-tax-changes-to-look-out-for\/\">Hong Kong 2026-27 Budget: Key Tax Changes to Look Out For<\/a><\/h5>\n                        <p>Want to understand the tax changes that matter most? 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