Boldly connect, innovate

Over the past period, the community of young entrepreneurs has consistently strived to connect and develop production and business activities. Photo: PHAN VINH

Connecting the community

Affiliated with the Quang Nam Business Association, the Quang Nam Young Entrepreneurs Club, since its establishment (September 2019), has had only 7 members, but today that number has exceeded 150.

According to Mr. Phan Ngoc Minh, Chairman of the Quang Nam Young Entrepreneurs Club, the club faced many difficulties in its early days due to the small number of members, which slowed down the process of networking and expanding membership. However, thanks to introductions from local leaders and senior entrepreneurs, the club gradually managed to connect with more members.

Businesses sign agreements to cooperate with each other. Photo: PHAN VINH

"Just a few months after its establishment, the COVID-19 pandemic broke out, followed by a global economic recession, affecting the economic growth of the country and the province. However, it was at this time that the role of the Young Entrepreneurs Club truly came into play," said Minh.

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"Through networking and business support activities, the team of young entrepreneurs has grown stronger, the Executive Board of the Young Entrepreneurs Club has been strengthened, attracting enthusiastic, dynamic, and creative individuals who are dedicated to the development of the Young Entrepreneurs Club."
Mr. Phan Ngoc Minh

According to Mr. Minh, the most fundamental goal of the Quang Nam Young Entrepreneurs Club is to connect members and support each other in production and business activities. Therefore, the Club's Executive Board often organizes visits to individual businesses, surveying their scale and production and business capabilities, listening to the thoughts and aspirations of entrepreneurs in order to provide timely guidance and support.

The Executive Committee of the Quang Nam Young Entrepreneurs Club visits a member enterprise. Photo: PHAN VINH

Once the club obtains information on all its members, the Quang Nam Young Entrepreneurs Club will expand its connections with other groups in the province and nationwide to develop support plans. Specifically, it will regularly monitor trade promotion programs and conferences to introduce members to participate. These include programs focusing on specific topics such as agriculture , OCOP (One Commune One Product), exports, and construction materials. From these programs, members can expand their markets and further develop their leadership and business management skills.

[VIDEO] - Mr. Phan Ngoc Minh - Chairman of the Quang Nam Young Entrepreneurs Club, shares about networking activities:

"In addition, the club connects members through sports activities, exchanges with localities in neighboring provinces and agencies and units in the province. Highly community-oriented sports such as football, tennis, pickleball... have helped entrepreneurs connect with each other, creating a healthy playground for interaction and sharing business opportunities," Mr. Minh added.

Traveling together

Mr. Truong Vinh Bao - Director of KHP Hoa Phong Co., Ltd., a company specializing in the production and printing of supporting products for the F&B industry such as cups, boxes, packaging... Previously, Mr. Bao only knew about the community and groups related to his industry.

Through networking activities, Mr. Bao has gained many customers. Photo: PHAN VINH

However, when the economy declined, all industries fell into crisis. In mid-2023, Truong Vinh Bao joined the BNI business networking organization in Tam Ky City, an organization that brings together many entrepreneurs from different industries and provides support in their production and business processes.

Businesses refer customers to each other. Photo: PHAN VINH

"I joined BNI because there are many successful business people here, so I will have the opportunity to learn production and business experience from the business community. Even more surprisingly, BNI truly fulfills its role of connecting businesses by organizing cross-selling of products among members and introducing each other to opportunities for product development."

For example, when a construction company wins a contract to build a restaurant or cafe, that company will introduce other BNI members to provide materials, packaging, marketing services, sign printing, etc. In 12 months of operation, BNI members in Tam Ky have exchanged more than 2,000 business opportunities with over 90 billion VND in revenue," Mr. Bao shared.

[VIDEO] - Businesses share their mindset on connecting and supporting each other in production and business operations:

As for Mr. Tran Quang Vu, Director of Quang Vu Gift Production Co., Ltd., he is not from Quang Nam but decided to start his business in Tam Ky City. Previously, his relationships were focused on customers and employees, with little interaction or connection with the local business community.

Around August 2023, Mr. Vu joined the OBC organization, which brings together many businesses in Quang Nam. From there, his network expanded, and he acquired many skills, knowledge, and experiences from established businesses through sharing activities, short and in-depth training sessions.

Mr. Vu (right in the photo) had the opportunity to meet and network with many local businesses. Photo: PHAN VINH

"I used to be very shy in front of crowds. Even though I'm a business owner, I was quite insecure about public speaking and mainly worked internally. However, at OBC, I've been able to unleash new potential, confidently speaking and sharing personal stories in front of hundreds of people," said Mr. Vu.

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The business community is ready to share their strengths and secrets for effective business management and operation. In addition, we participate in in-depth training activities and listen to experts in various fields share their insights. From this, our leadership and team management skills have significantly improved. The saying "if you want to go far, go together" truly applies to us.
Mr. Tran Quang Vu

Through these networking activities, Mr. Vu's company has the opportunity to connect with and find many customers. Photo: PHAN VINH

Responsibility to the community

Uyen Lee Beauty Clinic is a business specializing in spa services, intensive skincare, and acne and pigmentation treatment. Initially located in Tam Ky City, it has since expanded its network to neighboring provinces and cities such as Da Nang and Quang Ngai, employing over 100 staff. Beyond its professional expertise, Uyen Lee Beauty Clinic is also well-known for its charitable and social welfare activities.

Staff at Uyên Lee Beauty Clinic are donating a portion of their individual bonuses to a charity fund. Photo: PHAN VINH

Ms. Le Thi Phuong Uyen, owner of the Uyen Lee Beauty Clinic system, said that charitable programs are usually planned and implemented by management at the beginning of the year, with funding ranging from 3-5% of revenue allocated. Uyen Lee's staff also proactively build their own fund from internal reward activities to contribute to charitable programs organized by the company.

Uyên Lee Beauty Salon organizes a charity program for children in mountainous areas. Photo: PHAN VINH

"Besides giving gifts to people in mountainous areas and families in difficult circumstances during holidays, Tet, and Mid-Autumn Festival, Uyen Lee Beauty Clinic also has a highly-regarded program where employees demonstrate social responsibility alongside the company. Every quarter, individuals who are rated as having excellently completed their tasks will be given gifts by Uyen Lee Beauty Clinic to those in need in their local area. From there, the value of giving is strongly spread, and employees are proud to work in the positive environment of Uyen Lee," Ms. Uyen shared.

[VIDEO] - Ms. Le Thi Phuong Uyen shares about her journey in carrying out charitable activities:

According to Mr. Phan Ngoc Minh, Chairman of the Quang Nam Young Entrepreneurs Club, although they are only small and medium-sized enterprises, the club members have actively demonstrated social responsibility in welfare and charitable work.

Over the past period, the club has raised funds to support the construction of 3 houses for policy beneficiary families under the province's temporary housing elimination program, and has mobilized 100 million VND to support people in the northern provinces in overcoming the consequences of storms and floods.