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Articles

Over ten years of articles critiquing this city we live in, from activity lists to deeper culture reads.

Inside the Lives of Le Wagon's Digital Nomads

2022-07-13 - By SmSh

Le Wagon alumni talk about their lives on the digital road Read more...
We Talked to a Lawyer About Rent and Salary Reduction During Lockdown

2022-05-27 - By SmSh

…And this is what they said Read more...
[Talk to My Lawyer]: "Service Time Periods" and “Non-Competition Clauses” Explained

2022-03-02 - By SmSh

Looking at issues that arise with two common labor contract clauses Read more...
[How to]: Use Huolala to Move Your Apartments

2022-01-25 - By Shirley Xu

Use this app to hire just a van or a van plus movers to do it all for you. Read more...
Google's Leadership Course Coming 2 Shanghai- Spaces are Limited

2021-11-16 - By Jacob Flowers

The most popular executive training program at Google is returning to Shanghai in December. Early-Bird tickets end Nov 18 Read more...
[Talk to My Lawyer]: All About These New Personal Information Protection Laws

2021-11-11 - By SmSh

Our lawyer runs through these new PIP laws and their implications Read more...
[Brand Studio]: My Quest for a Beach Shanty in Thailand: The Conclusion

2021-11-09 - By SmSh

If you're just walking into the movie half-way through, this is the second part of an article series in which I met with a financial advisor from St. James's Place , the largest wealth management firm in the... Read more...
[Brand Studio]: How Can I Retire to a Beach Shanty in Thailand - Part I

2021-11-01 - By Morgan Short

St. James’s Place, the largest wealth management firm in the UK, tries bravely to unscrew my finances Read more...
[Talk to my Lawyer]: Labor Contracts! Things You Probably Didn't Know!

2021-10-22 - By SmSh

What a lawyer says about the most common labor contract disputes Read more...
[The Explainer]: What’s the Deal with Foreigners Having to Pay Social Security Now?

2021-08-23 - By Alexander Weng

Here’s what those new fees applying to foreigners working in Shanghai are all about Read more...
[Tested]: 'Urban Office', Desk Space and Coffee for Super Cheap

2021-06-28 - By Shirley Xu

New web-based booking service enables you to hang out in a restaurant all day drinking unlimited coffee for cheap. Read more...
[Career Workshop] - Preparing for A Leadership Role

2021-06-07 - By SmSh

Do you want to prepare yourself for a leadership role, or are you transitioning into one? Get out to this downtown career workshop hosted by the esteemed University of Manchester. It's FREE, so you have no excuse! Read more...
HUGE Changes to China's Tax Laws for Foreigners in 2022

2021-05-21 - By Jacob Aldaco

SmartShanghai sits down with Carlo D'Andrea former Chairperson of EU Cham Shanghai to walk us through the tax changes that will impact foreigners. Read more...
9,000 RMB Off, Folks! Get a Discount on your MBA!

2021-05-14 - By SmSh

University of Manchester (yes, that one!) is giving away 9k Discounts for their MBA programme in Shanghai! Read more...
Zoom Or WhiteSpace? Definitely WhiteSpace

2021-04-02 - By Matthew Lamieux

Finding a new normal while gaining back some of that good ol’ fashioned synergy. Read more...
[How To]: Start a Company as a Freelancer

2021-03-15 - By SmSh

Does it guarantee you a work visa? Here Are 10 Things To Keep In Mind Read more...
[Made in China]: What Founder Jean-Yves Lü Thinks Made Epermarket A Success

2021-01-22 - By Justin Fischer

Founder Jean-Yves Lü explains the principles guiding his ten year old grocery delivery company. Read more...
9 Places Where You Can Throw a Great Business Event

2020-11-23 - By Anthony Gates

From product launches to conferences to awkward PowerPoint presentations. Read more...
Search Inside Yourself is Back to Ease Your Mind, Early Bird Price Ends on November 11

2020-09-27 - By Lynn Yen

The mindfulness program born at Google returns. Read more...
Nine Creative Hubs So Much Cooler Than Your Office Building

2020-08-17 - By Lynn Yen

Where to find your next office. With prices! Read more...

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