Start up with preferential loans

(VBSP News) Choosing stone blocks as a starting point for starting up a business, Nguyen Quoc Bong at An Phu village, Thanh An commune, Thanh Chuong district (Nghe An province) has created sculpture art and high-class tiling products made from stone, which enriching right in his homeland. Not only that, but he also kept the fire of passion and created stable jobs for many workers.

The production facility of Nguyen Quoc Bong

He was born and lived in a poor rural family with many siblings. After completing his military service, his health was affected due to many injuries. With the desire to escape poverty, he had tried many after careers. However, until 2008, Bong moved to the South to learn as an apprentice at a paving stone factory. In the early years, the income only affords basic life needs, but it motivated him.

After 5 years of apprenticeship, Bong decided to return to his hometown to open a high-class paving stone factory with a capital of VND 200 million from his savings and loans from VBSP. The production facility is located next to the highway, convenient for transportation, import and export. Hence, the number of customers has gradually increased. When the establishment stabilized, Bong continued to learn and improve his skills to diversify products. On average, his workshop produces 20-25 products per day, earning over VND 300 million per year.

The factory has its brand and awareness by customers. His product has been sold in many provinces, such as Nghe An, Ha Tinh, Thanh Hoa, etc. In order to meet the needs of customers, he expanded the workshop area to display products. He also taught and created jobs for many local workers. Up to now, his facility has 8 - 10 workers with a stable income of 7 million VND/month.

Currently, Bong has a business of over VND 3 billion, specializing in the production of stone products. Not only that, Bong himself also actively participates in volunteering activities and helps the vulnerable households in the village.

Nguyen Quoc Bong is a typical example of good economic achievements. This becomes a motivation for the people to start their careers and desire to get rich in their hometown.

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