David in Goliath’s market
Enesis Group is no new player in the consumer goods market in Indonesia but it is only now making a push to take a position of prominence. It is facing off against the big players with a smart strategy and accelerated entry to market segments to tap high customer demand. 11:46 AM Feb 22, 2012

Chocolate Monggo: Choice, not destiny
Becoming an entrepreneur is a choice, not destiny. That’s the conclusion of Edward Riando Picasauw after taking his chocolate business from nowhere into the top ten brands in one national retail network. Yogyakarta-produced Chocolate Monggo has become a recognized trademark in the middle to upper market chocolate segment. 11:00 AM Feb 2, 2012

Natasha Skincare: Divine success
Fredi Setyawan never expected that he would one day have a business network and a strong customer base all across the country. He credits not only perseverance and hard work for his success, but also the blessing of God.

Fredi Setyawan has always believed in working hard, but it hasn’t always brought success. “I have always been persistent, diligent and hard working,” he muses. 8:08 AM Jan 3, 2012

Surprising bagels
A coffee conversation among best friends led Fathia Syarif, Sari Nila, Lina Sinaga and Brenda Rumahlewang to introduce a new lifestyle trend to Indonesia. Their Bagel Bagel shop, selling that oh-so-famous bakery treat, has captured Jakarta and may soon be coming to a suburb near you. 5:48 PM Dec 2, 2011

Fighting for a dream
Entrepreneurship represents a fighter who never gives up, but is open-minded enough to look at new alternatives. One person who fits that mould is Gideon Hartono, founder of the K-24 pharmacy franchise. Gideon refused to admit defeat in his initial dream, and turned to another route to find success. 12:35 PM Nov 3, 2011