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  • Cooperative Business Financing Sources
    Business financing related to the stages of business development. In other words, for every stage of business development, require different financing sources in accordance with the level of development and maturity level of business.

    For example, new business starts and has not accumulate any assets can not be financed by the bank (because not yet have a track record of business and not have assets of over credit guarantee / collateral), but could be financed from own capital or equity partnership with another party who considers business is feasible.


    So, in essence, financing is also a "tool" to develop a business (as a legal entity), where the most basic things is actually the ability to manage the business in accordance with business plans that have been made.


    Here is a model that describes the mindset of business financing needs, whether from its own capital, or from investments / loans of others, since the business didinikan to business development in subsequent stages, from an investment standpoint. For further explanation the following is more detailed explanations one by one the characteristics of the financing system is:


    Equity 

    Given the financing sources of equity capital is owned by himself, of course, its use is very flexible terms (up to the entrepreneurs concerned), although there are some guidelines as follows:
    1. Often, self-financed effort tends to encourage concerned enough to not be careful in using the funds, since they do not need to be accountable to anyone.
    2. As new entrepreneurs start businesses, often owned by limited capital, but any kind of business requires some capital to achieve scale economies of scale business, so most employers have not been able to meet its capital needs from their own capital only in starting a business.
    3. In addition, capital itself is often required as a reserve fund for consumption at the time the business has not been generating revenue for a while for one reason or another.


    Saving and Credit Cooperative Financing 

    Cooperative Savings and Loans (KSP) is essentially self-financing (in accordance with the principles of cooperatives), which was built by a group of people who have similar interests. Nevertheless, the KSP is being developed by government regulatory systems to be able to become a vehicle for an alternative financing system for SMEs. Several important developments of the KSP are:

    1. KSP to gather funds from non-members (other parties) either in the form of investments and in loans, to increase the ability of KSP in gathering funds under management to improve loan services to members and the community.


    2. Employers who want to borrow funds from the cooperative should be a member in order to take possession of the rights of the wider as members, by meeting the obligations as a member of, among others, mandatory savings deposit funds.


    3. Furthermore, based on business plans that are considered feasible, an entrepreneur can borrow funds to the cooperative in return for loans or interest-shaped form of profit sharing.


    4. Conditions other than a proper business plan (collateral for the loan / collateral, the proportion of own capital to finance / self-financing, etc.) are not governed by the regulations but defined itself through a meeting of members (more flexible), with the intention of creating accessibility of SMEs to financing, much better than the banks.


    5. Based on their characteristics, segments suitable to be financed KSP is a newly started business, requires relatively little capital, and are relying on the ability / competence of the entrepreneur in question rather than relying on capital.


    6. In addition the government has a program revolving fund will be channeled through the KSP are described further in the Facilitation of SMEs by the Government.


    Venture Capital Financing 

    Venture Capital Financing is basically an institutional investor, who should distribute the funds in the form of inclusion, not in the form of loans so that the form of cooperation is to share profits and losses (profit-loss sharing).

    What is unique of venture capital compared with other investors are, according to regulations, venture capital limited period of its investment in a company, so that at certain times of venture capital will sell rights to their capital investments to other parties, diinana difference between the initial value of investments and the current value rights sold its shares of capital is a source of profits (in the form of capital gains).


    To obtain financing and venture capital needs to be done by employers are as follows:
    1. Preparing a proper business plan, in which standard operating profits deemed appropriate by the venture capital is higher than the specified bank (because the financing is considered more risky than banks in the form of profit-loss sharing), with the idea to cover the total level of risk financing, which succeeded and failure.


    2. If deemed feasible to be financed, venture capital will put the officer as a supervisor and promoter of the business concerned, because basically the form of investments in venture capital funding so that its position is no different with the owner of the company itself, namely as an entrepreneur.


    3. At any given time along with relevant business development, venture capital investments will sell the rights to another party with price calculation based on a specific calculation method, the first priority is offered to entrepreneurs concerned.


    4. Based on the characteristics, costs (cost of money) on venture capital financing is more expensive than the banks, so that the segment that is suitable for venture capital funded business segment which is decent but not yet accepted by the banks (but not bankable feasible)


    Bank Financing 

    Bank financing is basically a relatively conservative financing (the distribution of funds with terms that tend to be tight), which is understandable considering the banking position as manager of public funds and must protect the interests of society as a store of funds (not allowed to channel funds into the risky business sector high).

    To obtain financing from banks that need to be made by employers are as follows:
    1. Preparing a proper business plan, where the business is not a new business but should have been run for several years.


    2. In addition to the business plans Iayak, another requirement is primarily collateral for the loan / collateral is generally worth 100% or more of the value of loans and the proportion of own capital to finance / self-financing is generally worth 30% or more of the total financing of the business plan.


    3. If deemed feasible and meets the requirements, banks will provide funds in loans in return for interest on loans or for the results (Islamic banks), although not because it is pure profit sharing profit sharing, and not about the loss sharing.


    4. Based on their characteristics, segments suitable to be financed by a bank is a business that has been run, will cost loans to expand business (not a new business), and have hard assets (precious things) for collateral.
    Factoring FinancingFactoring financing needs to be developed by empowering KUKM because it has unique characteristics and needs of SMEs, especially by SMEs that have been running well and needed financing to grow their business but do not have hard assets (precious objects), which is enough to guarantee.


    To obtain financing from factoring financing institution needs to be done by employers are as follows:
    1. Preparing a business plan that Iayak, where the business is not a new business but has been well proven by the good level of product sales.


    2. Factoring financing basically not the form of loans or equity participation in the form of buying and selling but the entrepreneur assignment to another party, where bills not yet due when the business concerned immediately require funds to operate or grow better.


    3. If the bill is considered reasonable (not too risky) to be purchased, the factoring agency will bid to purchase the assignment is worth less than 100% invoice value, whereby the difference of value bills and purchase value assignment is the source of profits.


    4. Based on their characteristics, segments suitable to be financed by the agency factoring is a business that has been run, will cost loans to expand businesses, and has no hard assets (precious objects), which is enough to guarantee, but has a lot of accounts.


    How to Make a Funding Proposal 

    If you want to propose a financing, the entrepreneur must be able to deliver on the owners of capital on the business carried on with sufficient clear and convincing. The best way to do that is by making a written funding proposal is good, which will describe all the related information in a structured way. Although a good funding proposal is pretty time consuming work and power, but hard work will give a worthwhile result. Making a good proposal will give the borrower or investor concerned that employers really understand the work done and its needs, in this case the need for capital. These proposals should be complete but concise and structured.

    Instead, the proposal is to answer common questions asked by investors and give a convincing picture of the business. However to note, that picture is a way to convince the presentation of the company as it is, do not go overboard or make statements that are not true.


    Statements that are not actually going to make it difficult in the future and will surely be questioned by investors. It is better if considered for use support services and other parties to prepare a funding proposal is to obtain better results.


    The structure of financing proposals in general are as follows: 

     1. Title proposala. write down the related financing is aimed at what the business development.b. names, addresses and phone / fax / e-mail contacts can be contacted.
    2. Overview of business basically, this section describes the business plan, the scope of its contents have been described in the above way of writing the business plan, once again basically include:a. marketb. productsc. production systemd. stages of business developmente. business managerf. business financeg. business profile
    3. Business performanceIn this section, considering the business has been run (except for new businesses) must be presented achievements for this through measures of business performance, especially considering the financial performance mi intent is to request financing proposals, including:a. Analysis of internal cost recovery / IRR (Internal Rate of Return), The return of investment / ROL (Return on Investment), return of assets / ROA (Return on Assets)b. Bnalisis Profit Margin (percentage rate of profit per product sold)


    4. Information needs financing / investment, including:a. Basic / reason for the financing needsb. Detailed information on financing needs, including: i) the purpose of financing, forms of financing (equity, loans, or for the results) the amount of financing, the financing, and details the use and allocation of financing planned. ii) Prediction of the flow of new cash, including repayment schedule / installments of the loan if the financing provided by the individual. iii) the prediction gain new business if the financing provided by the individual. iv) analysis of the ability of return / installment financing, the form of IRR analysis of the financing, where financing is considered feasible if IRR is relatively higher than the interest or profit margin financing.


    5. Financial information, including:a. financial statements, including: i) the consolidated balance sheet, should report the last 3 years if the age of the company has more than 3 years running. ii) the company's income statement, you should report the last 3 years if the age of the company has more than 3 years running. iii) report tax payments, should last 3 years if the age of the company has more than 3 years running.b. information forms, status and value of assets that can be secured (collateral)c. personal financial statement if necessary


    6. Supporting information, including:a. attachment data bank account that is used as a place to open an account for businessb. attachment data bank contract that has provided financing facilityc. attachment data contract other financing sourcesd. attachment data debt contracts / accounts receivable.

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  • Could Build Giant Cooperative Is it possible to build a giant cooperatives or cooperative-owned conglomerate? This question is, can mean "the possibility of building a giant cooperative that (only) is owned / member conglomerate", but can also mean "the possibility to build a giant cooperative" and / or "the possibility to build a cooperative owned / member conglomerates", in 2 sense separately. To be able to understand about the various possibilities that we need to understand one of the universally accepted cooperative principles.

    One of the principles of cooperatives according to Law No. 25/1992 regarding cooperatives are "voluntary and open membership." This principle is similar with the first principle of ICA Cooperative Identity (ICIS = 1CA Cooperative Identity Statement) in 1995 which states "voluntary and open membership" (Voluntary and open membership) with the explanation: "Cooperatives are voluntary associations / open to all who are able to use association services and are willing to accept the responsibilities of membership / without gender, social, racial, political or religious. "

    People can not be forced into cooperatives, but the will of its own (voluntary). In addition there is a need that is felt (felt needs) in general terms of the economy (but also in terms of social / cultural), who are members expected to learn and understand the values ​​and principles of cooperatives, so that when a member can be involved in full, whether as owners, financiers, service users or supervisors. In addition, cooperative membership is also open to anyone and can utilize the services of cooperatives, and on the other hand those who become members must also be willing to accept responsibility, as owner, among others, participate in decision making and overseeing its implementation, providing capital and using services -services cooperatives. Thus anyone who is willing to use the services of the cooperative and has fulfilled its obligations should not be denied membership, on the grounds of religion, social, racial or political.

    With the provisions / principles of the membership is not a problem that the cooperative had become the property tycoon, in the sense that co-founded / consisting of conglomerates, and then a giant one, as long as their activities remain in the "corridor''Cooperative, which among other states: i) Only cooperative that aims to serve the needs of its members and made great efforts to prove / implement the objectives was
    called, is a cooperative that is in the corridor of the cooperative. ii) The relationship of business / customer transactions with non-members can only be accepted, if the transaction is a business side and its main purpose, namely to serve members, as well as to attract new members. In this connection the cooperative goal is to make customers are not a member become a member (Munkner/2001).

    Although the principle of "voluntary and open membership" is open to conglomerates to set up a cooperative, but there are some records that need attention: i) In principle it is open whether the conglomerate is also willing to accept members of the group rather than a conglomerate? ii) If willing, if the conglomerate also willing if their rights are not equated with conglomerates. For example, the voting rights of "one member one vote" as a reflection of "democratic supervision"?

    Yet more than just a reason related normative principle of "voluntary and open membership", which allows the conglomerate to form cooperatives, need to be questioned more substantive reasons, about their motivation for cooperatives. In general, people latarbelakangi by the limitations of cooperatives in its access to sources of economic / financial, which are difficult to overcome alone, so need an organization that unites the power of small / weak to be able to overcome the obstacles: What to obtain sources of capital, obtain raw materials for production processes, or market their products. Even the motivation of members of cooperatives are not only limited to ekonorni, but also thrive on political motivation. With a membership large enough to affect the cooperative (as a pressure group) government policies, even the world organization, as indicated members of the Japan Agricultural Cooperatives and South Korea. So what motivated the conglomerate set up a cooperative, while they already have everything: access to capital sources, marketing (not at the national and international) technology, even to the centers of policy / political state.

    Cooperative For Giant Company
    About the cooperative can develop into a giant company, the answer is clear: it is possible. In October 2007, in his General Assembly in Singapore, ICA has launched its list of 300 world-class cooperative (Global 300 List, 2007) which contains 300 giant cooperatives, the business volume (turnover) of IDR 654 million and with assets of IDR 467 million to turn over IDR 63 449 million and assets of IDR 18 357 million (Zen Noh). Cooperatives that included a list of 300 cooperatives are generally cooperative world-class national level that operates internationally, some of whom are older than a century. However, their main target was fixed at the individual service member. Go-300 cooperatives comprising various types: financial services (banking, insurance, credit union) as much as 40%, agriculture (33%), retail / wholesale (25%) and the rest of the cooperative health care, energy, manufacturing, media and so on. Some of them are, even the giant company's list of world-class version of Forbes or Fortune with pemsahaan multi-national companies, among others, cooperative bank Credit Agricole (France) and Rabobank (Netherlands), Land O'lake (dairy cooperative, United States) .

    At the level of developing countries, in equal opportunities in Singapore, the ICA also launched a large list of cooperatives in developing countries, (Developing 300 Project) with the size of the business volume of IDR 512,000 and assets of  IDR 399,000 to USD 504.681 million in business volume and asset amounted to IDR 222,893,000. In this list each developing country in Asia, Africa and Latin America donated five large cooperatives. Unfortunately, co-operatives from Indonesia do not have a go, but if viewed from the volume of business and its assets, there are some decent cooperatives included in this list. Such Pekalongan Services Cooperative, its business volume reached IDR 5 trillion and assets of Rp 1.25 trillion, which equates to IDR 500,000,000 and IDR 125,000, so it can go 3 great. In addition, there are still some cooperatives, such as: Cooperative Citizens Semen Gresik (IDR 970.472 billion). Cooperative Nusantara (IDR 926.847 billion), Cooperative Indosat (IDR 647,207,000,000). (PIP Magazine July 2009)

    In this outstanding group of cooperatives, credit cooperatives have also become examples of cooperation that is developed correctly, initiated since 1969/1970 have to be a social economic force that is large enough. Kopdit now has spread across Indonesia with the structure of 3 levels: primary Kopdit (950), Puskopdit (30) and Inkopdit at the national level. Total members 183,227 people, the cumulative volume of business which only serve these members, in 2008 reached Rp 4.6 trillion and assets of Rp 5.6 trillion.

    Thus the question: whether the cooperative could become a giant company, the above description has been answered. The problem is, how big cooperatives / giant is still in the "corridor cooperative" in the sense remains grounded in values ​​and principles that make the members as its main strength (member based organization), as subject as well as its service object.

    Cooperatives large / giants such as agricultural cooperatives in South Korea or Japan, dairy cooperatives in Denmark, U.S. or New Zealand, consumers' cooperatives in the UK, Sweden or Singapore, cooperative financial services in France or Holland, or worker cooperatives in Spain, built in time tens of years, even some that have been a century, so it is not instant. Cooperatives are built by farmers, laborers, workers, traders, consumers, etc., is really from the bottom, supported by management and modern technology. After becoming too large cooperatives will still be theirs.

    Similarly, large cooperatives in Indonesia such as Kospin Services, Credit Cooperatives, Cooperative Citizens Semen Gresik, Cooperative Nusantara, Cooperative Indosat, Kodanua and so on, they remain the property of members, there are small traders / medium enterprises, employees, civil servants, street hawkers and forth. With this background, to the question: "Is it possible to build a giant cooperative owned / members consisting of conglomerates?", I tend to give an answer: difficult to imagine cooperatives that rely on large capital-owned conglomerate, will be able to be cooperative a big, strong and healthy, in meaning still remains grounded in the values ​​and principles.

    Whatever their good intentions to get involved in cooperative development, which means come leveling of development, create jobs, reduce poverty and create a democratic civil society, we deserve respect, all still follow the applicable provisions in the cooperative society.
    (By Djabaruddin Djohan, Practitioner Cooperative)

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  • The Existence and Position DEKOPIN The existence of cooperative in Indonesia was emerged at the end of 19th century. The precise date was 16 December 1886, when Aria Wiraat­madja, vice regent of Purwokerto, founded Hulp and
    Spaarbank. The formation of the institution, which is similar with Raiffeisen credit cooperative model, was aimed at helping the elite society surround Purwokerto area from the trap of money lenders.

    The efforts of Aria Wiraatmadja was broadly responded by the officials of the Dutch administration. Since that time development of cooperative within society has been intensified under the sponsorship of colonial government as a part of their ethical policy.

    A genuine people movement cooperative was emerged in 1908, trigerred by BoedI Oetomo through the introduction and establishment of household cooperatives. This effort was enlarged by Syarikat Dagang Islam in 1993 through the establishment of cooperatives among indegenous tradersand textile enterpreneurs. And, in 1927, Studie Club organization conducted a massive champaig about the idea of cooperative as the right instrument for improving people’s education, economy, and nationalism as well.

    After the Independence of Indonesia, the scattered movement of people-based cooperative was finally united in 1947. In the mid of critical situation, the first Indonesian Cooperative Movement Congress firmly conducted in Tasikmalaya, participated by 500 representatives from Jawa, Sumatera, Kalimantan, and Sulawesi. The cong­ress has decided 10 substantial declarations:

    First; establishing a Central Organization of the Indonesian People’s Cooperative (SOKRI), having domicile in Tasikmalaya.
    Second; Indonesian Cooperative is based on the principle of mutual assistance.
    Third; stipulating the basic rules of SOKRI.
    Fourth; forming the board based on presidium system and elect Niti Sumantri as the Chairperson to set up a Standing Working Committee and arrange all matter related to decisions of congress.
    Fifth; accomplishing prosperity of the people in conformity with Article 33 by intensifying people’s cooperative and economic cooperative as the implementing instrument.
    Sixth; establishing a Central Cooperative Bank.
    Seventh; determining Village People Cooperative to undertake credit, consumption and production businesses under a statement that the Village People Cooperative had to be a foundation of SOKRI.
    Eighth; strengthening and extending education of people’s cooperative to broad society.
    Ninth; distribution of basic needs and important goods to be undertaken by cooperatives.
    Tenth; stipulating 12 July as the Indonesian Cooperative Day to be commemorated annualy.

    Henceforth, in 1968, the name of SOKRI has been permanently changed to Dewan Koperasi Indonesia or to be abbreviated DEKOPIN until the present time.

    According to Article 57 of the Law of Cooperative No. 25 of 1992, DEKOPIN is entitled as the only institution of the cooperative movement of Indonesia.

    As the autonomous organization, DEKOPIN performs the tasks of promoting the ideal, values and principles of cooperative; representing Indonesian cooperative movement both at domestic and international forums; and undertake the role as a counterpart of the government in the development of cooperative in Indonesia.
    To effectively perform its function and role within the entire region of Indonesia, cooperative movement at provincial level establishes Provincial Cooperative Council (Dekopinwil), and at municipal or district level establishes District Cooperative Council (Dekopinda). Dekopinwil and Dekopinda constitute as an integral part of DEKOPIN.

    DEKOPIN is having domicile in Jakarta, Dekopinwil in 33 provinces, and 385 Dekopinda in 385 municipalities. Members of DEKOPIN consists of legal body cooperatives under the following conditions:
    (1)    Secondary cooperative that having members in all provincial areas of Indonesia or more than one pro­vince qualify to register as member of DEKOPIN.
    (2)    Primary cooperative and/or secondary cooperatives having members in one province or more than one municipality quality to register as member of DEKOPINWIL.
    (3)    Cooperative having members at one municipality or district qualify to register as member of DEKO­PINDA.

    DEKOPIN is chaired by a President elected from and by the members in a National Congress. The leadership of DEKOPIN is performed collectively which consists of Plenary Board and Board of Directors (originated from the Plenary Board). The National Congress also elect Board of Supervisor whose responsible to supervise the implementarion of policy and management of DEKOPIN.

    In view of providing advisory, opinion, and analysis of cooperative development, Plenary Board elects Board of Advisory and Board of Experts. And, operationally, for supporting the tasks of Plenary Board and Board of Directors in dealing with their daily activities, DEKOPIN forms a Secretariate General.

    DEKOPIN take an active part in the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) and Asian Cooperative Alliance (ACO). The present President of DEKOPIN is nominated as a member of Standing Committee of the ICA Asia and Pacific.

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  • Business Doll Salma - Indonesia
    INDONESIA.Dolls, toys this one is not foreign to the ears of girls. But the dolls are Islam bernuansakan still rarely found. Thanks to this Sukmawati ideas, products Salma successful doll on the market and helped instill the meaning of decency.

    Got the idea from the baby who enjoyed barbie doll, Sukmawati Suryaman then took the initiative to open another puppet production business than usual. "When it happened I was still looking for business ideas, Alhamdulillah I am inspired by my son," he said.

    Sukmawati also want to open a business that is not far from the world of children. Incidentally also, when starting this business, still very few people sell dolls that wear veils.

    Not only that, concern to see dolls by wearing minimal clothing, which indirectly affect the children who play it, also arouse desire Sukmawati create dolls with clothes that are closed and polite. And, sukmawati hope to pass on the spirit to wear Muslim clothing to the children who played a homemade doll.

    Completing the doll needs that differ from those usually found, both in stores and on the overhang of the road, Sukmawati immediately started his business in June 2006. With capitalize Rp 5 million, Sukmawati could buy a sewing machine, doll boxes, fabric, and Barbie dolls.

    For the purposes of the materials, the mother of one child already has its own subscription store, he had no difficulty in getting raw materials dolls clothes. He just needs to make a design, then proceed with the manufacture of printed patterns on the cloth which had been previously selected. Then proceed with the process of cutting and sewing. Fabric that is used to complement the doll he made also varied, ranging from cotton, satin, songket to batik.

    Graduated from University of Gajah Mada (UGM) is already having experience in entrepreneurial, before opening a veiled doll toy business are labeled doll Salma, she never has the brand Salim bread business in Yogyakarta. However, the effort bread that they do not last long because Sukamawati must follow the husband who moves to another city job. After Sukmawati stay in Jakarta was, he did not pursue her bread business because of the tools for making bread was not taken. "The tools to make bread I stayed at my parents house, because the appliance is also heavy-weight," said Sukmawati.

    Apparently many consumers who like dolls dressed in Muslim Sukmawati production. Sukmawati-made dolls for the more popular, he's always innovating and creative thinking with design ideas Salma doll clothes worn.

    Initially, Sukmawati just designing doll clothes which consists of 12 variations, but has now evolved into the 50's with various types of clothing design, among other types of mukena, dress, traditional dress and casual Indonesia, all of which are formatted Moslem clothes. According Sukmawati, Salma doll clothes got the idea from all the families who contributed ideas for homemade doll clothes, and ideas are of course acceptable Sukmawati with joy, because for him it is a form of support for him and his business.

    Because many consumers who love the homemade product, the turnover was also obtained Sukmawati bubble. Within one month of this business is able to print sales Rp 15 million to Rp 25 million. Sukmawati business can hire four employees, three permanent employees and one employee off. Each employee has a different task, such as sewing clothes, making boxes, and others.

    Champion One
    For Sukmawati, have the Salma doll business is a dream long ago. In addition to looking for their own income, can also open employment opportunities for those in need. "I want to involve more people in my business, can absorb more labor, for I am useful to the environment," said Sukmawati.

    However, that dream seemed to be delayed, because the human factor. Therefore, making a veiled doll relatively easy, because it will take perseverance and patience. "Clothes Salma his small, so if made carelessly, the result will be ugly. It is different with our clothes. So, in making clothing Salma should pay attention to detail, technical sewing clothes, etc., "said the woman was 30 years.

    Regarding business tips, Sukmawati with modestly admitted that his business has not been entirely successful. He felt still often falls on the same hole. However, Sukmawati stay motivated and learn from experience. "I am still groping in the running this business, still learning from experience and how to keep from falling on the same hole," he explained.

    For Sukmawati, the month of Ramadan is really full of blessing, because the number of dolls Salma orders rose sharply. Many regulars who ordered this doll for resale. Price for doll Salma not to drain the bag. One fruit doll Salma valued Rp 50 thousand. However, for large parties, for example, 50 pieces, price dolls priced Rp 30 thousand per fruit.

    Marketing is done Sukmawati quite simple. He also use technology, namely through the website www.bonekasalma. Besides not cost much, too broad reach of the Internet, so that everyone from all over Indonesia and even the whole world can see Salma doll business.

    To further strengthen these efforts, diligent follow Sukmawati exhibitions and management training. "Kan I was not in the basic economics mbak yah, so I joined the management training to increase my knowledge of science for my business," said Sukmawati.

    Thanks to the diligence, perseverance, and creativity Sukmawati, Salma doll products won awards from the Ministry of Cooperatives and SMEs (through the Deputy Head of Marketing and Business Network) in 2008 for the categories of ICT use by SMEs. "I was a champion," he said proudly.

    Contact:
    Mrs. Sukmawati Suryaman
    Jalan: Jl Garuda VI Blok D2 No 6 , Komplek Sawangan Permai
    Depok, Jawa Barat 16519
    Tel +62-251-8619283; +62-21-93065847 ; +62-21-9356197
    E-mail: bonekasalma@gmail.com, andyp14feb@gmail.com

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  • Dayak Carving Art Crafts-Indonesia
     INDONESIA. When viewed from the collection of sculptures and wood carvings of various scattered in the gallery, Mohammad Bakri Udin may be bearing the artist's sculpture typical of Borneo. However, he only claimed to be antique dealers. Customers come from various countries.

    Carve Art Bahati Jaya, Buy Sell Antiques and Craft Production typical Borneo. Similarly Bakri Udin install trademark business located in Samarinda Seberang, East Kalimantan. At first glance is just a special shop that sells souvenirs typical of Borneo. But upon entering the inside of a store that doubles the factory, seen collection of antiques in the middle of a number of craftsmen who were seriously carve wood into a variety of valuable art objects.


    "This bird carvings typical Dayak Kenyah, which is typical Dayak Mask Benoa, and that the statue's nose parrot Punau typical Dayak," Bakri said Udin while accompanying PIP is concurrently reviewing the gallery shop, mid-August. Almost all kinds of crafts typical carving Borneo available here, ranging from a searchable collection of antiques from the Bugis Diaspora this down to inland Dayak tribes until he made his own collection along with dozens of artisans. The price, varies greatly, there is sculpture that is sold only Rp 50,000 but there are also hundreds of millions.


    In the window of his shop, Udin Bakri held a variety of kinds of bird carvings and sculptures of small size (20-30 cm) for typical souvenirs Kalimantan at a price of Rp 150,000. But for serious enthusiasts of antiques, he invites the visitor to the inside of his shop that stores various kinds of carvings and antiques.


    Export OrientationTo work on a variety of unique carvings, the man born Jeneponto, South Sulawesi in 1954 is recruit 30 crafters, and 10 of whom were permanent employees. The number of artisans, the father of eight children continued this could swell if there is demand for goods from overseas orders.


    In addition to making sculpture typical Dayak of Kalimantan, Bahati Jaya often receive orders from various countries. In a relatively narrow working space, for example seen some grim-faced statue of orders from the United States. To work on the statue as high as two to three meters, Bakri Udin charge USD 15 million per statue. Besides the U.S., sculptures frightening enthusiasts also came from Europe, like Switzerland who have booked him for delivery 0rder next year.


    Other orders are being worked Bakri Udin are various wooden furniture to be shipped to Japan. The goods in the form of tables, chairs, spoons, chopsticks until the cabinets were delivered regularly every three months to Japan. Each time the goods are delivered, Bakri Udin received payments of about USD 200 million. "I work to order. There are messages sculptures, wood carvings and home furnishings made from wood, all can I serve, "said the 1990 award recipients Upakarti this.


    To produce carvings as well as orders from mancanegra it, Bahati glorious use of raw materials and Bangkirai Ulin wood with the use of about three meters kubuk per month.


    Local Government Support 

    Bahati Jaya is only one of a number of wood carving business Borneo in Samarinda, but Udin Bakri-owned company is noted as the most successful and frequently follow the exhibition abroad.

    In addition to the booming business due to the impact of reforms, Udin Bakri claimed the support and facilities provided by local government efforts in East Kalimantan is a factor that is crucial for its survival. Forms of support, among others, a routine marketing training organized by the Government. Also, Bakri said Udin, a number of awards it has received from various agencies is a major capital in developing a wood carving business Kalimantan. At least, Bakri said Udin, his efforts were recognized participated enrich arts and culture of the archipelago.

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  • Souvenir Haji 'Etnik Ken Aam' Tanah Abang
    INDONESIA. Travelling out of town or out of the country is not complete without a souvenir or gift. However there are times souvenirs that we bring even bother because it takes place. Do not worry, Ken Aam stores have the solution.

    How vegetables less acid salt, a saying that seems appropriate to use if we do not take souvenirs or souvenirs from the area we visited. Indonesia seems to have condensed with the tradition of buying souvenirs for family, friends and relatives. Even the pilgrimage had to bring a souvenir to be distributed, but do not worry the center by-the hajj has been there in Tanah Abang. If the affairs of the archipelago Ken Aam Jagonya souvenirs.


    The effort was pioneered by Amanah Abdulkadir in 2007 proved to be extremely helpful in providing unique souvenirs of Indonesia. Starting from Amanah craze in collecting ethnic goods from Indonesia, then timbulah idea to create a business that provides a souvenir shop. "I used to when out of town, like to take a souvenir in the form of goods typical of the city that I went to," said Amanah. "Then my friends there are many who love too, so I made the effort," he added.


    At the beginning of its existence until now, Ken Aam products in great demand by collectors and art lovers both from domestic and overseas who are hunting art in Indonesia. "Actually Ken Aam stand to provide a variety of products that capture the memories from various provinces in Indonesia, so you can give souvenirs to family or colleagues without the need to find and bring it during the tour, and tours Andapun become more comfortable and meaningful," said Amanah.


    With an initial capital of around Rp 35 million, Amanah can buy consumer goods store, kiosk rental and pay his employees. Ken Aam present not just only provide a souvenir, but both have a special mission destination by Amanah, which helps the development of handicraft exports archipelago (KEN), also for the sake of making craft products Indonesia sought after and respected in the world. "So I gave the name of Ken, which means export handicrafts and Aam archipelago which means Amanah is the name of my own," explained Amanah.


    Griya Ken Aam, which took place in Tugu Ruko Mutiara Jl. RTM Raya Kelapa Dua Depok it had 4 employees who served as the administration and regulation of goods, Ken Aam intends to open another business opposite the souvenir business. "We have plans to open a cafe on the 3rd floor mba," said Amanah to the PIP. "But it's still in the planning stage," he added.


    In doing the marketing, do not need to bother, the article Ken Aam itself has been known by many art enthusiasts and collectors, so Ken Aam only provide a brochure, because one of its employees there are still a student at the University of Indonesia, in addition to easy also save time.


    Ken Aam ProductsVarious unique ethnic goods available at Ken Aam Archipelago. Starting from the most minor of a key chain until the largest ethnic objects. Not only ethnic items are sold at Ken Aam, paintings, ceramics, as well as women's bags are available at Ken Aam.


    Range price offered was varied depending on the shape and merchandise. For a coin purse, Amanah offers a price that does not drain our pockets, only Rp 1500. but for a set of tables and chairs, Amanah fix the price of Rp 6 million. "A set of table teak chair of the roots, so does the price offered is reasonable," said the woman graduate of Oklahoma State University in the U.S.


    A variety of artistic products from Jogja, Jepara, Solo, Lombok, Bali and even from abroad such as Korea and Vietnam are here. Businesses that pioneered Amanah also has produced results, a profit of Rp 17 million can diraupnya. Not only that, customers who regularly order also remained loyal to him. "Thank God, I do not think started from a hobby, can actually produce," he said gratefully.


    For existing products at the booth Ken Aam, Amanah get it from the supplier of various regions in Indonesia. But there is an Amanah also made himself assisted by his employees.


    Even so, it does not mean there are no difficulties in doing business Amanah. Buyer interest and a lack of knowledge will Nusantara ethnic goods become one of the obstacles. The interest of the buyer is quite a lot, but it's only certain people only, "said Amanah.


    Not only the goods to by-by, Ken Aam also provide a special souvenir orders, both for the show office, school or marriage. And solid again, Ken Aam also already have a regular customer to order this souvenir. "Here it can order a beautiful souvenir, mostly for events on campus or school," said a woman who had been a lecturer at the University of Indonesia.


    Amanah not intend to export goods that is in Ken Aam, because the mission initially was to introduce a unique souvenir from Indonesia. "For people of Indonesia in general and foreign tourists in particular know that Indonesia is rich in cultural and ethnic goods is no less than mba abroad," he explained.


    Successful business tips applied former Chairman Kosgoro Stima is very simple. Starting from first marketing, he said if Ken Aam product marketing success, then all of them also participate successfully.


    Hope Amanah was not grandiose, he hopes businesses that have executable for three years can be more successful and developed, people can recognize the genuine product of Indonesia and most importantly a lot of people know for a customer in his shop.

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  • Lampion Benang Room Decoration
    INDONESIA. Creativity is not limited to be able to make an impossible thing becomes possible. Do you know the yarn can be made into beautiful lamps? Curious? Let's find out how to manufacture.

    The business of making various kinds of handicraft products initiated by Nina Yulianti since 2005. Starting from the dissatisfaction over the hood of his misstatements, the petite woman who was familiarly called Nina that spontaneously change food hood that had already damaged it becomes feasible to use.


    "It was just fun lho mbak. In order to re-appropriate wear, caps preteli and I finally made it interesting with improvised materials. Eh happened hood turned into beautiful and can be used, "said Nina at his residence, Sarana Indah Permai Housing Complex, Ciputat, South Tangerang.


    Eventually some of Nina's friends who come home immediately fell in love seeing hood homemade food. From there, Nina then ventured to produce more food hood.


    Of the several orders that come have not been able to make the guts mother with one daughter has had the courage to establish handicraft businesses. "Starting from me to place the goods at the bazaar one mall in Jakarta. After that I ventured to accept orders for more, "he said.


    Despite the effort, labeled Zahra Handycraft Sheen walked, Nina is still not satisfied with the craft production. Because the craft hood food becomes more popular and many are imitating. Feeling challenged by PT Krakatau Steel is a partner builder, then Nina seriously to develop a business that has been running for 5 years toward the more advanced.


    Nina was with her husband and then got the idea to make lanterns. Actually, lantern-making business has mushroomed everywhere, but because it is never give up, Nina wanted another homemade lanterns from another. "I was with my husband kept thinking about ingredients and how the manufacture of lanterns made by us," said Nina.


    Married couples are indeed resilient in thinking about new ideas to develop their business. Evidently, their efforts were not in vain. Yarns are generally to sewing clothes or knitted into cloth, was able to dikreasikan into a beautiful lanterns light and versatile.


    Without Moulds 

    Making lanterns pretty artificial Zahra Handycraft Sheen did not use a mold, but the inflatable balloon. In the hands of Nina, inflatable balloon which is used the children to play or decorate the room on a specific event, a mold which is very useful for making lanterns. "How, balloon blowing, and big-small in accordance with what we want. After the balloon was spread with glue and dililiti threads, "said Nina, unlock the secrets of production.

    At first, Nina and her husband admitted confusion in making lanterns. "At first we use a plastic ball, but after a dry and so, I am confused how do I remove it, however, with a strong intention and effort we finally found a way," he added.


    Thanks to the creativity and effort in the production of paper lanterns from the string, with its flag Zahra Nina Handycraft Sheen managed to get SOE Award 2009 Business Partnership Award for Exemplary Partner nomination. "Alhamdulillah, I am thrilled and want to create a more unique crafts," said Nina, proudly.


    Various exhibitions have also he attended as a platform for the development and promotion of handicrafts made in Indonesia, among others, in March 2009 following Zahra Sheen Handycraft handicraft products exhibition held by the National Crafts Council (Dekranas), Degree Development Program, and the newest exhibition at the Jakarta Convention Inacraft Centre in late April.


    Capital Not Great 

    According to Nina, the initial capital needed for business initially, crafts hood food, not so drain the bag. The third child of four children, admits only to prepare a capital of Rp 500 thousand. This money is used to make capital framework serving hood made of iron and requires expertise. So he hired a welder to make a skeleton. While the capital used to purchase materials as a hood cover food.

    Hood-food-made women born in Jakarta is very natural, because it uses materials that are environmentally friendly. For example, for garnish, use dried flowers and seeds, also uses recycled paper that has been rolled-linting.


    Meanwhile, the price cap Nina food production are quite varied. To a beautiful serving hood, the price is relatively cheap. While the price was pegged lanterns hanging from Rp 50 thousand to Rp 75 thousand per fruit. "That's for retail price. If purchasing a lot, I can give a cheaper price, "he explained.


    But for the lantern room, the price offered is slightly higher than hanging lanterns, for wearing the cushion is made of wood. The price of this product from Rp 100 thousand to Rp 250 thousand per
    piece.

    With the help of four experts and some nonpermanent employees, businesses are able to produce a single fruit Nina lanterns hanging in 15 minutes. Yarns used also varied in number, usually for a small lanterns take 20 rolls of small threads.


    At present, the craft carried on Nina and her husband were able to record a turnover of around Rp 3 million to Rp 5 million per month. However, turnover certainly increase if there is a large order for a particular event, so that profits were also inflated.


    So far terbersit Nina desire to be able to export goods handicraft products. However, he still faces some obstacles commonly encountered small-scale handicraft industries. "In addition to marketing constraints, the most common for my business is weather constraints. If the rainy season, I can not make a lot of lanterns due to dry hard, "says Nina.


    Women's 35-year claim to have no special tips in business. But a fairly simple business principles, ie do not be shy and afraid of failing to try an attempt, also do not give up until the intention to create a true craft.
    About future expectations, Nina mentioned a desire that is generally required by employers handicraft products, ie, for more advanced business and is known to the wider community. Only difference, he always hoped to find a buyer that T, O, P, B, G, T aka the top really.


    How to make a lantern yarn
    1.  To make patterns, use a balloon to form a sphere. Blow the balloon at the desired size of the lantern. Then measure the diameter of the balloon, in accordance with the lanterns that will be created.
    2. The second stage mix yarn and wood glue. Then paste mixture in the balloon that you blow. Do it until the entire surface of the balloon is covered by thread.
    3. If the surface of the balloon has been covered, then basking in the sun, for wood glue to dry and stiff. For the size of a small lantern, quite heated all day. But for a fairly large lanterns, require a long drying time (± 4 days).
    4. Once dry, break the bubble that is in it. So it was only an orb of yarn that is ready made ​​lanterns.
    5. The last stage, the input lights and wires to create the light in lanterns. And lantern yarn was ready for the market.

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  • Handicraft Gerabah Bantul-Yogyakarta
    INDONESIA. Pottery was no longer popular. However, it does not mean the product of this cultural heritage enthusiasts quiet. In fact, thanks to the creativity Walijoko, glassir fired pottery business prospects remain bright.

    Crushed modernization era, does not necessarily make traditional crafts such as pottery disappeared just like that of the archipelago. In fact, the upheavals of modernization increasingly whipped up the challenge a lot of pottery artisans to develop the work of this nation's cultural heritage.


    Thanks to the perseverance and creativity of the craftsmen, then the products of traditional crafts such as pottery to look elegant and be the target consumer as collectibles that high artistic value.


    Pottery is known terracotta-based or a mixture of red soil and clay. However, Walijoko, a crafter pottery in Bantul, Yogyakarta, managed to modify the potteries with the use of land commonly called white or glassir.
    Starting in 1995, with initial capital of about USD 600 thousand loan proceeds from a cooperative, continuing Walijoko pottery business inherited from his parents, by turning it into glassir ceramics business.


    As the owner of Studio East Blonyo, Walijoko decided to make pottery from the white ground. "It's called ceramics, we used to produce pottery of terracotta, but because baseball already sold, so we modif glassir wear," said Walijoko. He admitted, using basic materials glassir, business prospects could be more visible progress, because you are looking for buyers now is a modern craft.


    Initially, Studio Loro Blonyo only make pottery items limited to the manufacture of kitchen equipment, such as furnaces, kwali, keg, layah and tools and other household, but over time, Walijoko birth of creative ideas to make ceramic pottery. "We want customers satisfied, so that we tailor-made studio ceramics Loro Blonyo order not out of date," said the man was born in Yogyakarta.


    About marketing, marketing claims Walijoko only done through the outlets located on RT 06 Bangunjiwo Kasongan, Poor, Bantul, Yogyakarta, in addition to past exhibitions which take place every year, as Inacraft which is usually held at the Jakarta Convention Centre (JCC).


    Assisted by 30 employees, Walijoko able to make various kinds of ceramics. From the easy manufacture of ceramic to ceramic is very difficult. Consumers also can order the form of ceramics in accordance with her wishes. "Usually the order ceramic weird, there are easy and some are hard. Ceramics of the details have to be really the same as the order is a ceramic that difficulty is quite high, "said Walijoko.


    However, Walijoko not give up so easily. With his persistent, he always solve customer demand with satisfactory results. For example, two-meter-tall statue that ordered the Sheraton Hotel in Yogyakarta. "That is the most high sculpture I ever made" said he recalled.


    Production Process
    Various kinds of ceramics made in Studio Loro Blonyo, produced with a relatively simple process, ranging from dense print, sculpture making and finishing with the burning, drying, and final staining. Originally Ceramic Studio Loro Blonyo is handmade handmade alias, which printed only a body or body of the statue itself, but if the details of sculpture such as hands, eyes, hair, lips and others are purely handmade from crafters Studio Loro Blonyo.


    About the price of no less competitive with other pottery shops in the center of the pottery Kasongan, Bantul. Walijoko offer enough relative price depends on size and difficulty of manufacture of ceramic itself. Ceramic cheapest worth USD 25 thousand and most expensive Rp 65 million per fruit. "We do not set prices, it all depends on the difficulty and size of ceramics," joked the father with two children.


    Due to intense competition, making business turnover Walijoko uncertain. He said turnover from selling tiles up and down. Especially if associated with earthquake events in the area of ​​Yogyakarta in 2006. Instead of profit, but losses are fairly large. "We did not calculate the losses, which we know Loro Blonyo Studio showroom houses were destroyed and the production of ceramic wall cracks," the story Walijoko.


    Only Walijoko not dissolve in grief. He and his employees rebuilding effort that has pioneered the hard-earned. Although many of which have the same business Walijoko, but he never lost his customers. "Customers remain Studio Loro Blonyo from all over Indonesia and no exception from abroad, such as Malaysia. "Usually they buy things functional, such as bowls, ashtrays, and place candles," she said again.
    Not only from Malaysia, consumers also came from France. "If buyers from French, not always but quite often even though the routine a little," said the man was 42 years.


    Walijoko successful business tips on running his business is honest to customers, maintaining quality ceramic, and the last is the right time. "If we on time in making the order, the customer will be satisfied," he said.
    Expectations about future business Walijoko is more advanced and become a leading ceramic business in Indonesia. "Kan love our traditional business if to be forgotten. Thus, as a businessman I want this business in particular and ceramics business in general becomes more advanced, "said Walijoko. In this way the cultural heritage of Indonesian products still exist, and are not recognized by other countries.

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  • Marching Band Drum Crafts Business
    INDONESIA-DI YOGYAKARTA. Business creation tools marching band is still not widespread. Keen to see its market share, and achieve sweet results, that is what is now perceived by business flagged Joko Purnomo Wasito Son.

    Marching bands identical to the official celebrations, such as national independence days, and other important days. That said, the marching band was born after World War II.


    Marching Band is now growing and become activities that loved young people, and not just limited to the activities of the parade. Marching band is already a kind of entertainment or music show rich color, both musical and visual. Marching bands also play unlimited songs mars, but has penetrated various rhythmic pop songs, jazz, or classical.


    As if a race against the rampant activities of marching bands, businesses related to the marching band equipment ditekuni Joko Purnomo not lose too rampant. Business equipment makers and distributors of music, drum band, and marching band has been going on since 1960. This business was founded by the family of Ricardo. "At first I just worked into the sales to help parents," he said.


    After serving for 10 years, Johnny finally decides to independently make the same effort as their parents. "I had baseball allowed by the parents," said Joko. However, with capital daring and spirit, he finally allowed by the parents and be the generation of the Son Wasito two feet. "Anyway tripe base," said Joko with a thick Javanese accent.


    The origin of this marching band business, that is, when the Sultan Palace the aid sangsakala blow to parents Joko Purnomo. After sangsakala the function, returning her parents received similar orders from other people, including the repair of musical instruments drums.


    From there then the idea of ​​making efforts to create a marching band equipment. Armed with the expertise to fix musical instruments, Prapto Joyo Wasito, as the first generation of Wasito Son, ventured by first making a musical instrument drum band, after that developed by making musical instruments marching band.


    Armed with capital to continue from parents, Joko continue the business of making tools marching band in 1993. "I have been independently around in the 70s," said Joko.


    Johnny makes his home in Princes Street Wirosobo UH VI/651 Yogyakarta as well as workshops (workshops) for the manufacture of marching band instruments. Attended by 10 employees, Joko every day can make the tools marching band one or two units. In addition to making musical instruments drum band, he also makes a variety of costumes marching band. All employees have a duty in accordance with their respective fields. "The ten employees already can do all the tasks, are complementary, and all should be," said the father with two children. However, when orders booming, Joko recruit a number of contract workers in Wasito Son.


    Not Lose of Imports 

    The order-making drum band is not too complicated. First thing to do is drum body is coated with a choice of plywood, then coated individually rolled repeatedly, resulting in a strong drum body. After that the press uses an iron ring, given a color, given a ring that has been so, given the drumhead from abroad, then stem and finishing.

    About drumhead made abroad, Joko explained, drumhead import good quality and not easily damaged. "I can make a drum with a drumhead made of local bands, but the quality is not good and easily damaged, so it's up to customers," he said kindly.


    Although the drumhead from abroad with quality, but quality tools made by Joko marching band also did not lose, and still take precedence. Not surprisingly, production Wasito Son having crossed from Sabang to Merauke aka penetrated the national market. "For marketing products, I usually work with coaches marching band," he said.


    Prices are set not too expensive. For example, one unit of the drum band to the level of kindergarten (TK), valued around Rp 4 million-Rp 6.5 million, to the level of Primary School (SD), Rp 7.5 million to Rp 15 million, and for junior high school level (SMP), Rp 15 million to Rp 20 million. Price mentioned above is only a benchmark standard of Joko prices given, but the price of 1 unit of drum bands also depends on the buyer wants, too, so Johnny just follow it. "If the language is now picked up the ball, the important goals and can serve mainly in terms of price and quality," he said.


    Along with the need for tools for marching band festivals holidays, so orders for Wasito Son even more booming. Turnover also obtained sizable. To turnover in the months good as June, July and August, Joko and its employees make 10 units of drum band and could reap a profit of Rp 100 million per month, but on weekdays Johnny gets a turnover amounting to Rp 20 million per month "Usually a lot of months that order in June, July and August, because it will be used on the day of independence, "said Joko.


    Tips for successful business man born in 1975 according to this is, find the treasure as much for worship, for the purpose in the afterlife is not in the world. If asked constraints, according to Johnny all businesses there must be obstacles, one of which is competition of price. All craftsman tools marching band in Yogyakarta, now is in a race down the selling price, but not with Wasito Son. "The selling price band drum means we are not inherited, but we increase the quality," said Joko. In addition to quality, service also increased from time to time.


    Looking ahead Joko expect business to make the tools marching band expands by opening a shop of musical instruments. It was also open employment opportunities, as well as worship. Hopefully.

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  • Costume King Costume Unique Flex Point
    INDONESIA. Character costume business fairly rare. Therefore, Wibowo could pitch in this business, without much competition. In addition brings its own satisfaction, the business also generate a lot of money.

    Carnival celebration, identical with the various costumes interesting and funny, even some unusual costumes strange alias. Carnival in Indonesia is still rarely performed. Most celebrations like that carried out by European countries. But from 2008 yesterday, the city of Yogyakarta to the carnival in order to promote the Visit Indonesia 2008.


    Apart from the carnival event, wear costumes that would not be separated from the cold hand of the maker. The character costume maker in Indonesia is Wibowo. Male 49 years this has started its business since late 1979. Starting from the dance studio hers labeled Flex Points, Bowo, her nickname, had difficulty to meet the needs of the dancers costumes. "I struggled to meet the needs of the costumes of the dancers I, especially if the costume should fit with the character of the performance," said Bowo. Preoccupation with maker's business costume characters, making the dance studio boss was not running anymore. "My dance studio is no longer in operation since seven years ago mbak," he explained.


    With Rp 500 thousand as the initial capital, Bowo summoned the courage to wrestle this business. "The salary I can only Rp 500 thousand. With that much money in 1979 it has been very much, so capital is enough to build this business, "said Bowo friendly.


    The man who once worked at a textile factory in the Little Door in Central Jakarta, is indeed somewhat reckless in to his business, because before such a big business now, Bowo had received scathing criticism from his family. "No way could live off the wealthy business gini," recalls Bowo. But with perseverance, tenacity and accompanied with great effort, the effort costume character also named Flex Points have been developed rapidly.


    Attended by 12 employees, Bowo able to make a difficult character costume though. According to him, none of the costumes that are difficult, because he works in accordance with the virulence and pleasure. So what is being operated now is work that brings happiness and well bring good fortune. The process of making the costumes done separately, ranging from pemolaan materials, sewing, pembordiran, and also the homemade costumes sequin on


    Various Unique Costume
    Businesses that had been pioneered 27 years ago, is indeed specialized in providing unique costumes, ranging from costume characters, such as snow princess costume, batman, mermaids, spiderman, sailorman, even the costumes are full of feathers is also available at here.


    Marketing is done Bowo only by word of mouth alone, especially from dancer to dancer sanggarnya another studio. But over time, interest in the booming homemade costume characters. Now not only individuals who come to the workshop on Hospital Road. Fatmawati 15L Block A, South Jakarta, but large companies also come to order costumes unique. "Usually the company booked for private party, and usually they use the theme of each," said Bowo. "I made costumes also been used in advertisements Gulaku," he added, promote.


    Now, Bowo has thousands of costumes in the workshop to be sold and in the rental. Usually the tenant one homemade costumes are charged 150 to 350 thousand dollars and there is also the cost of costume rental up to Rp 500 thousand. "It depends on borrowed complete or engga," joked the man Native Magelang. While for a long time penyewaannya, three days from the day of borrowing, use of day and day of return. Ranging from one million to two million dollars to the selling price of one homemade costume, was a bit expensive than the rental price, depending on the difficulty and costume material that will be made.


    Order the desired character costume can also be in accordance with the wishes of consumers. They order a costume based on the drawings, both created their own images or images that already exist. "People's best-selling cartoon book by the children," said Bowo smile.


    Along with the increasing demand for unique costumes for private party and such, they work at Bowo business moving forward. Turnover was obtained Bowo not small. USD 2.5 million could diraupnya in one day alone. Bowo admitted, there are no significant obstacles that he faced during the business to his costume of this character.


    Tips for a successful effort by a man who once studied at the University of Atmajaya are to be diligent in running a business, do not be afraid to try. But do not try too often. "God has given rejekinya respectively. So do not be afraid, certainly if we tried, the fortune will come to us, "he said wisely.


    Hope Bowo forward to attempt a costume character, not grandiose. He just wants his business still exist, despite the global crisis threatened in 2009, Bowo feel it is a challenge for him in running the business to be more forward again, and he also expects his business running smoothly and there is no obstacle what so ever.

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