Small entrepreneurs in developing countries start their own business with a high handicap

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Accounting Firm

Sergei I.
Kyrgyzstan / Bishkek

The entrepreneur has a solid background in business and extensive professional experience in finance, operations, and corporate management. He began his career in an entry-level position. Through dedication, expertise, and continuous professional development, he gradually took on more responsibility and gained valuable experience in financial management.

After leaving his job, Sergei built his own company from the ground up. In the process, he had to overcome numerous challenges, personnel changes, relocations, and financial setbacks. From these experiences, a stable company with clear structures and an experienced team emerged. The entrepreneur’s vision is to promote an honest and transparent business environment and to make high-quality accounting services accessible to more companies over the long term.

Ceramic Manufacturing

Elena I.
Kyrgyzstan / Bishkek

The entrepreneur has more than 14 years of professional experience in the fields of architecture, planning, and interior design. After graduating from college, she gained several years of international professional experience and was involved in the planning of major construction projects. She later founded her own architecture firm, which allowed her to gain valuable experience in client acquisition and business management in addition to her technical expertise.

After returning to Kyrgyzstan, Elena continued her work as an architect and interior designer, completing projects for both private and commercial clients. Her particular strength lies in her ability to combine a creative eye, technical expertise, and entrepreneurial thinking.

By developing her own line of decorative products, she hopes to apply her existing expertise to a new business area and, in the long term, focus more on business development and product design.

By participating in the BPN program, she hopes to deepen her knowledge of business leadership and growth management, benefit from coaching sessions and seminars, and expand her professional network. Her goal is to professionally structure the company and ensure its sustainable growth.

Textile printing & embroidery

Waldin R.
Nicaragua / Managua

Waldin is 31 years old, married and the father of 2 children. After studying marketing, he gained his first professional experience in sales at an insurance company. There he learned how to present himself confidently in sales. He later gave dance lessons and met his current wife. In 2019, Waldin decided to close the dance school so that he could spend more time with his family. Together, they took advantage of Maria's experience in the promotional products sector, rented a large premises and started producing printed textiles.

Initially, they ran their business as a couple, supported by one employee on a rented embroidery machine. The company grew rapidly thanks to continuous demand and skillful collaboration with other producers. Waldin and Maria decided to sell a car to finance their first own machine. With further self-generated capital, modern machines for sublimation, screen printing, textile production and laser engraving followed in order to better control quality and delivery times.

... How big is your handicap?

Small entrepreneurs in developing countries start their own business with a high handicap. Help to improve the handicap of these SMEs!

Willi Helbling CEO of the BPN Foundation / Handicap 34.5

Help to improve the handicap of these SMEs: BPN seminars reduce the handicap of small entrepreneurs and promote sustainable economic development in the countries.