Welcome to B-Strong
Supporting and strengthening MSMEs in Lao PDR
About B-Strong
We’re in a time of constant change, and if your business isn’t keeping up, you risk being left behind. You essentially have two choices – you can react to whatever is happening, or you can innovate, create and master your skillset to take your business into a thriving and successful future.
With B-Strong, you’ll gain the tools and capabilities you need to grow your business in any economy.
You will:
Learn how to systematically uncover and resolve every business problem you encounter so that you can overcome roadblocks and get on the path to massive business growth.
Discover the gaps in your business model and the exciting opportunities they create for you.
Build your expertise in marketing in person and online so that your products and services can reach more people in Lao PDR or overseas.
Gain actionable strategies and tools to grow your business significantly in the years ahead.
Maximize your systems and optimize your operations to unlock additional growth and increase profit margins.
Resolve the people challenges that may be acting as roadblocks to the success of your business.
Gain insights into the key financial information you need to monitor the financial health of your business so that you can take action when you need to.
At B-Strong, you'll gain concrete strategies, tools and techniques that are guaranteed to help you grow your business, give you an advantage over your competitors, and propel your business to greater success.
WHO IS B-STRONG FOR ?
This is a program for business owners who are serious about growth. Whether you have recently started your business or have been in business for some time, if you want to take your business to the next level, this program is for you.
WHY B-STRONG ?
B-Strong is unlike any other program for MSMEs. It's a highly interactive program where you connect with other business owners, learn from our experienced facilitators, and dig into the nuts and bolts of your business to make immediate changes and create a plan of action for your future. It's highly practical rather than theoretical, and focused on tools and strategies that have been tried and tested with other Lao MSMEs and have been the foundation for their success.
FAQ
Complete the application form at this link and then we’ll be in touch. Please note that the program is in high demand and places are limited.
We believe you'll gain new insights and strategies from all 6 modules, but we also recognize that you're busy running your business, too. So, to pass the program, you’ll need to attend at least 4 modules.
The program is designed as an in-person event. That’s because as well as learning from the facilitators, you will also learn from your peers, some of whom have already faced the same challenges you’re currently facing and may already have solutions. This peer mentoring element is a critical part of making the most of B-Strong.
This program is designed for you and other business owners. Your team members are unlikely to have the insights that you have and won’t be able to contribute effectively to the discussions and exercises that are a key element of the B-Strong program. That means that, not only will you be unable derive full benefit from the program, but the experience of other participants will be affected, too. This program is for you, the business owner.
You can - but to ensure the best results and create the growth you need, you will need to attend as well. In any case, please take the time to share with your team what you learn so that they can be fully aligned with your plans and goals and support you on your path to business growth.
B-strong isn’t about lectures and theory. It’s concrete tools and strategies that are guaranteed to grow your business. The tools and strategies have transformed hundreds of businesses in Lao PDR at every stage of the business life cycle and have an unbeatable track record of success.
The event is currently free and supported by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, MSME Promotion Agency (MSMEPA) and the World Bank.
The program runs weekly for 6 weeks. Each week, there is a half-day session lasting for approximately four hours each. However, sometimes the sessions may run longer to give time to address the specific the needs of each group.
No, with B-Strong we start from the beginning—with figuring out who and where you are as a business and build from there.
Implementing lead partners for B-Strong:
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Lao