Contribution archive - Nicaragua

The bakery was founded in 1945 and is run by Leana, the third generation of the family to do so. Together with BPN, the entrepreneur has revised the work processes and the product range and is now striving to become the market leader for cakes and tarts in western Nicaragua. Find out more in the video.

Adriana runs a bakery that specializes in high-quality cakes. From initial challenges without a clear business plan to successful expansion thanks to strategic financial planning and employee development, watch the video to learn how the BPN Foundation helped Adriana realize her entrepreneurial dreams.

The BPN trip to Nicaragua took us to a world where entrepreneurship and cultural diversity intertwine and offered us a unique insight into the Central American country. Our days were filled with encounters that were both inspiring and educational, taking us from the bustling atmosphere of Managua to the historic ruins of León Viejo, via the picturesque streets of Granada to the mangrove river of Juan Venado National Park.

Discover with us the latest events from a country whose stories are as vivid as its landscape...

Xilonem runs a second-generation beauty salon and has already survived many crises. Read in the current issue of Ladies Drive how she builds resilience in uncertain times: Financial planning, a clear vision and caring for the team.

For 10 years Claudia ran her company, without much structure and with many internal problems. In the first BPN seminar she put her dreams on paper - Today they are reality. How did she manage that? Find out in the video!

Watch the video portrait to learn how BPN entrepreneur Xilonem took her beauty salon in Nicaragua to a new level.

We recently welcomed more than 100 entrepreneurs to Nicaragua for our BPN anniversary celebration. Since the 15th anniversary could not be celebrated during the pandemic, BPN-Nicaragua celebrated the 17th anniversary in a very special way. In addition to Country Director Adrian Borter, CEO Willi Helbling and Foundation Councilor Benzli Opprecht were on hand to take part in the festivities.

The most active BPN program participant in Nicaragua provides insight into the development of his company.

Economic sideways movement - uncertain NGO environment

Eddy has been a BPN program participant in Nicaragua for 2 years. The first seminar was already very instructive for him. In the video, you can find out in which areas the company has been able to develop since then and what the current focus is.

Adrian hasn't been to Switzerland for more than 2 years and at the moment we mainly read reports about Eastern European countries in the media. So it's time to take a look at Central America again...

In the midst of Covid-19 and presidential elections, the number of participants:in the BPN program as well as seminars could nevertheless be maintained.

As a young entrepreneur, Laura has to master several challenges at once. However, the owner of a carpenter's workshop in Nicaragua doesn't let it get her down. In this touching interview, the passionate wood entrepreneur shares how she manages to overcome internal and external crises and what role emotional intelligence plays in the process. Learn more about this strong BPN entrepreneur in the interview of the current Ladies Drive magazine issue...

Whoever leads a company should not lose sight of his vision! This is just one of the lessons Laura learned from the BPN seminars...

"Most of all, it helped me understand what the purpose of a business is, which is to help other people." Jimmy talks about the development of his business and what he learned in the BPN seminars along the way.

Yam Carlos opened a physical therapy practice in Managua, Nicaragua, in 2016. Thanks to his training program at BPN, he was able to sharpen the vision of his business, acquire business knowledge, specialize and expand to other cities. Today, he manages 15 employees.

Graciela had to endure some low points before she became who she is today: a courageous businesswoman and leader. Read about the role BPN played in her personal and business development in the latest Ladies Drive magazine.

Portrait in Ladies Drive about BPN entrepreneur Nathalyd in Nicaragua.