Franchise vs Starting Your Own Business: Which Is the Smarter Choice in 2025?
Starting a business is an exciting step—but it also comes with one big decision early on: Should you buy a franchise or build your own business from scratch?
ALGA Launches Indonesia's First Eco-Friendly Bedding in Collaboration with Wisewool New Zealand
ALGA Launches Indonesia's First Eco-Friendly Bedding in Collaboration with Wisewool New Zealand
Indonesia Attracts Thousands of Norwegian Visitors at Travel Expo 2024
Indonesia became the centre of attention at Norway's largest Travel Expo, held at Telenor Arena, Oslo (13-14/1). During the two-day exhibition, Indonesia´s booth was packed with prospective Norwegian travellers who were eager to explore the beauty of Indonesia. Visitor enthusiasm was quite high, with more than 7,000 prospective travellers attending. The participation of the Indonesian Embassy in Oslo (KBRI Oslo) played an important role in promoting Indonesian tourism during the
The general election to not disrupt the investment climate in Indonesia
Singapore, Entering the political year in Indonesia in 2024, the Ministry of Investment/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) organized an Investment Forum, Friday (8/12), in Singapore, focusing on the theme "Indonesia's Investment Trends 2024 and Green Economic Opportunities." The forum featured the Minister of Investment/Head of BKPM Bahlil Lahadalia and the Indonesian Ambassador to Singapore, Suryo Pratomo, as key speakers. In front of more than 200 forum participants, Minister Bahlil stated
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Indonesia Showcases Premium Halal Products in Turkey
Indonesia has once again showcased its premium halal products at the world's largest international halal exhibition, the 10th Halal Expo 2023, organised by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Istanbul, Turkey (23-16/11). The exhibition was attended by more than 300 exhibitors from 32 countries and is estimated to have 40 thousand visitors from various parts of the world. This marked the third time Indonesia has participated in Halal Expo 2023, a result of collabo
Indonesia's participation in the 'Global Sourcing Expo Australia 2023' Exhibition
Indonesia participated in the 2023 Global Sourcing Expo Australia Exhibition which was held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Center (MCEC), Australia, on 21–23 November 2023. The Global Sourcing Expo Australia 2023 exhibition is the largest product sourcing exhibition in Australia which is held twice a year, namely July 2023 in Sydney and November 2023 in Melbourne. A total of ten Indonesian companies participated in the Indonesian Pavilion at the exhibition. On the 2nd day of the
Ministry of Industry Facilitates Free TKDN Certification for Small, Medium Industries
In a bid to revive business enthusiasm among domestic industry players amid pressures of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ministry of Industry provided free local content requirements (TKDN) certification for small and medium industries as well as large-scale industries.
Gov’t Continues to Support MSMEs, Creative Economy to Level Up
The Government has announced it continues to provide considerable support to push MSMEs to level up from local merchants to global suppliers.
INSA Expects Government to Maintain Cabotage Principle
The Association of National Commercial Shipping Entrepreneurs (INSA) hopes the government maintains the cabotage principle because it has a role in encouraging the national shipping industry which ultimately increases economic growth.
Kadin Chairman Encourages the Creation of a More Creative Young Entrepreneur
the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) is committed to encouraging the creation of new entrepreneurs to help drive the national economy and create a positive business climate in the franchise industry, cafes and other businesses.
Kadin Welcomes Alternative Funding for Panda Bond
the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) welcomed the alternative financing of Panda Bond for the business environment, both private corporations and state-owned enterprises (BUMN).
This Year, Super Indo Targets Retail Business Grows Two Digits
PT Lion Super Indo, the national supermarket chains set the growth of its double-digit retail business in 2018.
Super Indo Offers Franchise Opportunities
The national supermarket chain Superlndo, which is widely known, trusted and has a strong brand in the community, is offering a franchise opportunity for a compact supermarket called Super Indo Express in the International Franchise, License & Business Concept Expo & Conference or The 16 "IFRA 2018 at Assembly Hall Jakarta Convention Center, Central Jakarta.
82 Shopping Center Supports Festival Jakarta Great Sale 2018
Provincial Government (Pemprov) of DKI Jakarta supports the Jakarta Great Sale (FJGS) Festival 2018 which runs from August 12 until September 4, 2018.
Government Supports the Revitalization of the People's Market in Bali
The Ministry of Cooperatives and SMEs realize that physical development does not provide guarantee and certainty in keeping the people's market in the long run, so that appropriate breakthroughs are needed, with institutional strengthening and human resource development of market managers and traders.
Chamber of Commerce: There is a Raise SME Class Strategy
Vice Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) of DKI Jakarta Sarman Simanjorang assessed that the final tariff of final income tax for micro, small and medium enterprises needs to be accompanied by a strategy to increase the business class.
Hundreds of Buyers Attend Mega Industries 2018 Exhibition
The government is boosting infrastructure development in the country, both in the capital and in the regions. For those of you who are planning to build high rise buildings for industrial needs
Hundreds of franchises will gather at the IFRA 2018 event
International franchise exhibition or International Franchise, License & Business Concept Expo & Conference 2018 (IFRA) will be held again on 20 - 22 July 2018 at Jakarta Convention Center.
Today, President Jokowi Inaugurates Gempol Pasuruan Toll Road
President Joko Widodo accompanied by First Lady Iriana Joko Widodo departed to East Java Province (Jatim) for a working visit. During his visit, Jokowi inaugurated the Gempol Pasuruan Section II toll road connecting Rembang-Pasuruan for 6.6 kilometers on Friday (22/6/2018).
Ministry of SOEs Estimate Net Profit of State-Owned Enterprises Reaches Rp 7 Trillion in First Semester 2018
Deputy for Construction and Transportation Facilities and Equipment (KSPP) Ministry of State-Owned Enterprises Ahmad Bambang estimates that the net profit of state-owned enterprises in the first half of 2018 could reach Rp 7 trillion.
BI Rate Will Still Increase, Kadin Asks Entrepreneurs to Anticipate
Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) Indonesia estimates that the interest rate of Bank Indonesia (BI) will still rise.
Government Current Claims Entrepreneurial Growth Indonesia Reaches 7 Percent
Minister of Cooperatives and SMEs AAGN Puspayoga revealed that the development program of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), as well as Beginner Entrepreneurship (WP) which was launched since the administration of President Jokowi has given significant results in increasing the ratio of entrepreneurs (entrepreneurs) Indonesia.
Prone to Fraud, OJK Asks People to Carefully Choose a Pawn Company
Every day before Eid celebration, people usually travel to pawn companies. The Financial Services Authority (OJK) also expects people to be more careful in choosing a pawnshop.
Jakarta Fair Transactions Expected to Reach Rp 7 Trillion
Vice Governor of DKI Jakarta Sandiaga Salahudin Uno expects the value of event transactions Jakarta Fair 2018 can reach Rp 7 trillion.