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Covid-19 in Brunei Darussalam What businesses need to know? click here I AM A BUSINESS LOOKING FOR Look up information about trending business issues INFORMATION Check out our industrial land and ready-built factory for potential space for your business SPACE Choose the right capacity building programmes that will help grow your business TRAINING FInd out more about export opportunities, participation in overseas expos, trade fairs and business matching sessions MARKET ACCESS Learn more about financing schemes you can get for your business FINANCE Check out inspiring stories about our local entrepreneurs and be updated on the most recent business news PROMOTION

Space Land & Ready-Built Factory Industrial Land ​ These Industrial Land provide businesses a large area of space for the purpose of carrying out manufacturing activities. Sites are more towards undeveloped land and Parks are cleared/developed. View More View more Ready-Built Factory Ready-Built Factory provide businesses an existing space in a building to expand their production at affordable rates. View More View more Youth Ground Affordable space for youth to start, run and grow their business in DARe’s Ready Built Factories (RBF) View More View more How to Apply Find out more on how you can apply for Industrial Land and Ready-Built Factory and what are the set eligibility criteria. View More View more Industrial Facility Design Guideline This is the manual management Plan which details updates, amendments and contact points for the DARe Industrial Park Facility Design Guidelines View More View more Kontena Park Kontena Park is an area with the aim to provide a platform for foodpreneurs to test and validate their product in a real market setting. Find out more on how you can apply for this space. View More View more iCentre iCentre is a startup incubation program and co-working space for entrepreneurs. Find out what other facilities and programmes we carry out in this space. View More View more KHub KHub is a platform for the development of creative and multimedia industry. Find out what other facilities and programmes we carry out in this space. View More View more

Market Access For those interested to expand their business, the Market Access Unit will help facilitate our local enterprises to enter both local and overseas markets, through providing related opportunities, guidance and assistance. They offer free business advisory services to help MSMEs overcome business challenges and acquire information in expanding their businesses overseas. They also organize trainings and networking events which cover export related matters as well as overseas expansion. e-Commerce ​ An online directory portal that provides links to eCommerce platforms, delivery and logistics service providers and the One Kampung One Product (1K1P) official website View More A B2B platform where DARe facilitates business linkages between local Clients with interested locally registered businesses including MSMEs (Vendors) by providing support to perform effectively on contracts. View More At DARe, we look to increase your presence within the national market by showcasing your products in local supermarkets, partnering with souvenir shops, Brunei International Airport and premium hotels. View More A structured program and customized assistance for high-growth potential companies through tailored strategic roadmaps, various business coaching sessions and mentorship, networking, funding advice and solutions as well as access to other DARe’s development programs. View More A 6-month programme wherein its participating companies will receive consultancy and training from an experienced consultant to attain international certification such as GMP, ISO 9001, etc View More DARe works closely with government agencies to nominate and select Brunei companies that are ready to network with big players outside of the country to further grow their business and are looking to export. View More

Programme Our programmes aim to teach you about business. We hope in the long term that what you learn will increase the sustainability of your business by strengthening your business knowledge. Industry Business Academy (IBA) is a SME development and learning programme developed by DARe (Darussalam Enterprise). It was created after analyzing present day issues related to capabilities and knowledge of the local entrepreneurial environment. View More Since the launch of the Industry Business Academy in 2016, DARe is always on the lookout for relevant workshops, courses and facilitators to help you upskill and expand your business capacity. You can now learn something new and take fully-accredited courses online anywhere and anytime. View More DARe bootcamp programmes is a startup programme that focuses on business development. There are two programmes; Micro Bootcamp - to assist individuals to start their business journey and Accelerate Bootcamp - to assist businesses to grow. View More Brunei Mentors for Entrepreneurs Network is a voluntary national network that brings together business mentors comprising of successful entrepreneurs, industry experts, professionals and academicians who are willing to share their knowledge, experience, and mentor growing businesses. View More

GUIDEBOOKS AND LEARNING MATERIALS Business Planning and Financial Management Best to use if you are: Just about to start a business. Have already started a business and need to re-align your planning. Looking to apply for financing to a bank or an investor. A business plan will help you turn an idea into a business. It is also a documentation you should have with you at all times as a representation of what your business does currently, and what your business looks to do in the future. With any business, once you are running, you should also have a rough idea of how much you will grow. This information will be very important especially if you are looking to apply for a loan to a bank or looking for potential partners or investors. Business Planning 101 Business Plan Template Financial Forecasts Template Business Planning and Financial Management Best to use if you are: A business that has staff or employees. A business looking to hire new employees. Once your business is ready to employ staff, it is important to have clear processes and proper records in place – from documenting job applications and interviews, to tracking attendance, salary slips, leave applications and more. Payroll (Attendance Sheet) Template - MPPU Manual Salary Slip Template - MPPU Leave of Absence Form Template - MPPU Interview Assessment Template - MPPU Exit Interview Template - MPPU Employment Application Form Template - MPPU Basic Interview Guide - MPPU General Assistance Best to use if you are: About to start a business. An existing business that aims to expand domestically. This handbook introduces forms of assistance available to entrepreneurs offered by various public and private sector agencies, from capacity building programmes and support services, to financing schemes, available spaces and market access opportunities. This handbook aims to guide you on your entrepreneurial journey to help you decide on the right programme or scheme for your business. Youth HandBook Youth HandBook (Malay) General Assistance Best to use if you are: Just about to start a business. Have already started a business and need to re-align your planning. Looking to apply for financing to a bank or an investor. A business plan will help you turn an idea into a business. It is also a documentation you should have with you at all times as a representation of what your business does currently, and what your business looks to do in the future. With any business, once you are running, you should also have a rough idea of how much you will grow. This information will be very important especially if you are looking to apply for a loan to a bank or looking for potential partners or investors. Business Guide to Branding Tutorial Best to use if you are: Looking to learn a new skill Perhaps you are already running your business in a certain industry and feel like there may be a better way of doing things. Or maybe you are looking for inspiration to learn something new. Have a look at what resources we have in store for you. How to make bags using Brunei Kain Tenunan - View

Covid-19 in Brunei Darussalam: What businesses need to know FAQs BUSINESS CONTINUITY PLANNING Advisory on Covid-19 for businesses SIARAN AKHBAR JABATAN TANAH KEMENTERIAN PEMBANGUNAN JABATAN TANAH, KEMENTERIAN PEMBANGUNAN 18/08/2021 GARIS PANDUAN AMALAN LANGKAH PENCEGAHAN WABAK COVID-19 DI TAPAK PEMBINAAN AUTORITI KAWALAN BANGUNAN DAN INDUSTRI PEMBINAAN (ABCI) 16/08/2021 PEMANTAUAN KE ATAS HARGA DAN STOK BARANGAN KEPERLUAN ASASI TERTENTU KEMENTERIAN KEWANGAN DAN EKONOMI 15/08/2021 MEDIA STATEMENT ON THE CURRENT SITUATION OF COVID-19 Siaran Akhbar 15/08/2021 SIARAN AKHBAR JABATAN BURUH JABATAN BURUH, KEMENTERIAN HAL EHWAL DALAM NEGERI 11/08/2021 INISIATIF BIBD BAGI PENYEDIAAN DIGITAL PLATFORM ‘COMMUNITY FOR BRUNEI’ Kementerian Kewangan dan Ekonomi Negara Brunei Darussalam 11/08/2021 LANGKAH-LANGKAH INTERIM KEMENTERIAN KEWANGAN DAN EKONOMI DALAM MEMBANTU SEKTOR SWASTA YANG BERKENAAN TERKESAN DARI COVID-19 Kementerian Kewangan dan Ekonomi 11/08/2021 KENYATAAN MEDIA JABATAN PERDANA MENTERI JABATAN PERDANA MENTERI 11/08/2021 Page 1 of 9 Business News Keep up to date with how Covid-19 mitigation measures affect Brunei businesses General Updates Receive live notifications on latest Covid-19- related developments in Brunei Darussalam Out of gallery

BUSINESS SUPPORT CENTRE AGENCIES There are 3 agencies at the BSC that are involved in starting up, operating and expanding a business. Royal Customs and Excise Department Ministry of Finance and Economy Import and Export Advice on import and export procedures, tariff and classification and other customs matters Receiving, processing and approving customs declaration for preferential tariff treatment Check on Customs declaration status Certificate of Origin (COO) Ministry of Foreign Affairs Certificate of Origin and Tariff Advisory Advice on how to get tariff exemption or reduction under different list of Free Trade Agreements Application and issuance of Certificate of Origin Business Help Desks Darussalam Enterprise (DARe) General Services Log-in business related issues and enquiries General advice on Business Support Centre, DARe events and activities Receive applications for DARe programmes and initiatives including industrial land and complex Facilitate registration for 'Business Reporting' (BR)

Regional Reports and Publication Categories All Catagory Government Private Sector Company arrow&v Category Access to Finance, ASEAN Handbook for MSME Access to Alternative Sources of Finance in ASEAN The handbook aims to fill in some of the gaps in the existing literature within ASEAN on how MSMEs can find and access these alternative sources of finance. It focuses particularly on business angel funding, venture capital investment, social impact investment, and equity crowdfunding. In addition, the handbook provides pointers to how MSMEs should prepare to pitch their businesses to these financers. Published in December 2017 READ MORE Category Market Access & Internationalisation, ASEAN Future of ASEAN - 50 Success Stories of Internationalization of ASEAN MSMEs A publication that showcases inspiring stories of MSMEs that have grown and internationalised their businesses, taking advantage of opportunities presented by the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) and the global markets.​ A number of Brunei businesses have also been featured here. Market Access & Internationalisation, ASEAN READ MORE Category Human Capital Development, ASEAN Strengthening Women’s Entrepreneurship in ASEAN Developed in partnership with ASEAN, this report discusses labour market participation of women and women’s entrepreneurship in the ASEAN region today. It takes stock of key challenges women are facing, analyses the policy landscape, identifies gaps, and proposes recommendations to advance the role of women in the labour market, as entrepreneurs and business owners, presenting best practice examples from both the region and the OECD. Published and launched at the margins of the ASEAN Economic Ministers Meeting (AEM) in Manila, the Philippines in September 2017 READ MORE Category Human Capital Development, APEC APEC Women as Prime Movers of Inclusive Business While APEC strongly recognises the full potential and contributions of women, reports show that women continue to face many barriers to full and productive participation in various sectors and industries. Thus, the Philippines led the conceptualisation and implementation of the project, Women as Prime Movers of Inclusive Business, which looked into the broader aspect of inclusive business both in theory and in practice, and its effects on women's economic empowerment through a survey, documentary reviews, and a seminar-workshop to compile success stories and best endeavours of APEC member economies Publications under SOM Steering Committee on Economic and Technical Cooperation (SCE), Policy Partnership on Women and the Economy (PPWE) READ MORE Category Market Access & Internationalisation, APEC Best Practices on Brand Development and IP Protection for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) This report presents the discussion focused on best branding practices to help MSMEs in the region develop and strengthen their brands and make their businesses competitive through intellectual property (IP) protection and management. Participating member economies shared experiences on brand development and outlined recommendations for the effective utilization of the IP System (specific to branding) by MSMEs, and information on interventions and participation of government and/or trade or business associations on brand development. ​Publications under Committee on Trade and Investment (CTI), Intellectual Property Rights Experts Group (IPEG) READ MORE 1 2 3 1 ... 1 2 3 ... 3

Upcoming Events Financial Education for Entrepreneurs Part I by Nuh Hamid Thursday, August 12, 2021 iCentre Training Room Postponed Learn how to manage your finances to make informed decisions for your business. register view more Build you Own Business Lean Canvas Workshop by Felicity Chan Friday, August 13, 2021 iCentre Training Room Postponed Have an idea for a business but don’t know how to start? register view more Financial Education for Entrepreneurs Part II by Nuh Hamid Tuesday, August 17, 2021 iCentre Training Room Postponed Have you attended Financial Education for Entrepreneurs Part I by Darussalam Enterprise? register view more Business Plan Writing Workshop by Felicity Chan Wednesday, August 18, 2021 iCentre Training Room Postponed Business Plan Writing Workshop is a practical 2-day workshop that details how to write an effective business plan register view more Financial Practice for MSMEs by Nuh Hamid Thursday, August 26, 2021 iCentre Training Room Postponed Looking to learn about financial forecast? register view more Load more

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