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Regional Reports and Publication Categories All Categories Access to Finance, ASEAN Enhance Market Access and Internationalisation, APEC Enhance Policy and Regulatory Environment, ASEAN Human Capital Development, APEC Human Capital Development, ASEAN Market Access & Internationalisation, APEC Market Access & Internationalisation, ASEAN Others, APEC Promote Productivity, Technology and Innovation, APEC Promote Productivity, Technology and Innovation, ASEAN 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

DARe'S STANDARDS CONSULTANCY PROGRAM FAQs What are International Standards? International standards are guidelines developed by international standards organisations, for the purpose of overcoming technical barriers in international trade that may be caused by differences among technical regulations and standards developed independently by each country, organisation or company. These standards are designed to ensure companies meet the minimum requirements to become an integral part of any industry. Why should companies adopt and get certified for International Standards? Companies should get certified with standards as they can help: To increase customer confidence in the quality and safety of company's products and services. To fulfill requirements, such as those of regulations, buyers or tenders. To gain competitive advantage and recognition in international markets. How can companies prepare themselves before pursuing certification for International Standards? The initial steps to adopting standards in your company are to: Define your objectives for implementing the standard. Identify key processes and systems as laid out in the standard that will help you achieve your objectives. Obtain buy-in from top management and employees in committing to the initiative. Establish resources required, e.g. personnel, time, infrastructure, finance or grants. After the initial steps, companies must be committed to develop your documentation and system (wherein engaging a consultant can be essential), and then undergo an audit before they can be successfully certified. What is the Standards Consultancy Program? The Standards Consultancy Program is an assistance program by DARe introduced in September 2018 to enable and encourage Brunei businesses to adopt internationally recognized standards in order to improve the quality and consistency of products/services while building a reputation for premium products/services. Companies successfully selected for this program will receive training and consultancy services from a DARe-appointed third-party consultant, who will work with the companies to prepare and go through certification. What is the structure of this program? This program runs in batches, with participants of each batch limited to a selected number of companies. Different batches of this program may also focus on different types of standards and industries. To find out when the next batch will be launched, do stay updated by following our Instagram at @darussalamenterprise , or by subscribing to our weekly newsletter through this website’s home page. You may also email the Market Access team at market.access@dare.gov.bn to notify us of your interest to receive news about the next batch. What is the objective of the Standards Consultancy Program? The main objective of this program is to enable and encourage companies to adopt International Standards, which is designed to drive business growth by developing capabilities, improve the business’ processes, improve quality and consistency, increase competitiveness and gain access to new markets. As getting certified for standards can be costly, this program enables companies by providing participants with consultancy services to help develop their documentation and system; however to ensure commitment, companies are expected to bear the cost of the subsequent audit and certification themselves. Is there a fee to participate in this program? The cost for the training and consultancy services (as per the agreed scope of work) by our third-party consultant will be borne by DARe, either fully or partially, subject to meeting our requirements. Selected companies do not have to reimburse the payment except if certain agreed conditions are not met, such as, but not limited to: failure to implement the agreed milestones/deliverables failure to fulfil qualification criteria upon selection The cost of the subsequent audit and certification will not be covered in this program. However, participating companies will have the opportunity to get access to finance through other DARe initiatives/assistance (subject to meeting requirements). Why should your company join this program? Other than receiving subsidized training and consultancy services from an experienced consultant to help your company in getting certified, companies will also have the opportunity to receive additional assistance from DARe, including: priority access to finance (subject to meeting requirements). assistance in getting information and introduction to potential buyers/distributors of their target markets. priority for participation in: relevant international expos and trade missions according to their target markets. relevant business matching sessions. any potential FDI-SME Linkages. Companies will also receive continuous support from DARe to achieve the certification. Why should companies use a DARe-appointed third-party consultant? Consultants appointed by DARe have to comply to a professional code of conduct that outlines principles such as: Integrity – Requesting permission when using proprietary information. Objectivity – Maintaining impartiality with stakeholders, avoiding instances with conflict of interest, recommending best fit solutions for the client. Transparency – Articulating project details (scope, timeline, deliverables), project costs and terms and conditions, clearly to the client. Confidentiality – Respecting strict confidentiality of the client’s data, including intellectual property created during the engagement. Accountability – Upholding professional and honourable conduct for the management consultancy profession. What is the duration of each batch of this program? Companies will undergo training and consultancy – and are expected to get successfully audited and certified – within a period of at 9-12 months, depending on the certification. What do the training and consultancy services include? The scope of work for the hired consultant will include: Gap analysis – A review of the existing activities, processes and systems to identify gaps against standards requirements (gap analysis). Training – Training and developing dedicated team to ensure capability in managing the system. Also, conducting the necessary training for both management and staff members involved in the company’s system, which will include training in Mock Recall Exercise and internal auditor training. Documentation development – Developing necessary documentation to satisfy standards requirements. System implementation – Guidance in development of operational procedures necessary to ensure effective implementation of the system, and supporting the implementation of the developed system. Pre-audit – Ensuring readiness prior to audit by the certification body. Corrective actions – Assisting in proposing corrective actions following audit by the certification body, and provide support till certification. Who can join this program? To be eligible for this program, the applicants must satisfy the following general criteria: Must be a Brunei-registered company Must have an office / factory / separate kitchen / facility Must have a need and strong motivation for getting certification Must be ready to begin certification project upon selection into this program Must have adequate staff to implement this certification project Must have commitment from top management of company and from staff involved Must be willing to bear the cost of subsequent audit and certification, including the annual audit to maintain certification Must be willing to maintain the adopted standard and the implemented system for the subsequent year How can companies apply the program? To participate, companies must complete the application form which can be downloaded from the program page. Completed form (with required attachments) must be emailed to market.access@dare.gov.bn or submitted to the Business Help Desk, Business Support Centre, Level 1, D&T Building, Anggerek Desa Tech Park. Applications are only open for one month upon announcement for a new batch. To stay updated, do follow us on social media or subscribe to our weekly newsletter through DARe website’s home page. What is the selection process for applicants? The selection process to join this program is as follows: Step 1: Submission of application form & relevant documents before the deadline Step 2: Assessment of application form & documents (Stage 1 Assessment) Step 3: Shortlisting for next stage of assessment Step 4: Site visit / interview with company's top management (Stage 2 Assessment) Step 5: Final selection of participants & signing of contract with DARe Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be notified regarding the date of Stage 2 assessment. The process between the application deadline and the final selection of participants will take between 1 – 1.5 months. How can companies find out more about the program or hear news about DARe programs? If you have specific inquiries about the program, you may send an email to the Market Access team at market.access@dare.gov.bn To stay updated on general DARe programs, including new application openings for this program, do follow us on Instagram at @darussalamenterprise , or subscribe to our weekly newsletter through this website’s home page.

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FAQs for MSMEs 1. How does DARe LINKS work for MSMEs? MSMEs can register as a vendor in the DARe LINKS Portal where DARe will facilitate linkages between participating Large Companies and registered vendors based on Large Company requirements through the online platform. Through the Portal, MSMEs can... Create a business profile and be part of the supplier directory Apply for Vendor Development Training (VDT) offered by DARe Submit their proposals for projects, tenders and procurement requests Increase their credibility and visibility to Large Companies by updating their profile regularly Receive support from DARe through the monitoring of linkages to perform well throughout the duration of the project 2. Why should you join DARe LINKS Access to linkage opportunities for tender or projects with participating Large Companies Early bird registrations for Vendor Development Training through IBA to develop your business capabilities for growth Opportunity for mentoring and coaching with industry experts through linkage Gain access to various supports available in the DARe ecosystem 3. How can DARe LINKS help your business? Connect your business with Local Large Companies through the DARe LINKS Portal Highlight your business to Large Companies in this online business matching platform Generate new leads with Large Companies and other registered vendors Develop your business by increasing sales awareness and reach Meet international standards to improve the quality of your business, products and/or services Develop and Promote demand for local products for potential import substitution Gain Large Companies’ trust in your business 4. How do I register as a vendor? MSMEs can register as a vendor the DARe LINKS Portal at darelinks.dare.gov.bn . The following documentation is required for registration: For sole proprietors: Certificate of Registration (Form 16) and Business Name Extract Copy of Identification of the business owner For limited liability company (Sdn Bhd): Certificate of Incorporation Form X Copy of Identification of Key Executives/Shareholders It is recommended that all documents are uploaded in PDF format in their respective fields. 5. What information will be collected from the companies during the programme? DARe will monitor vendors’ activities through: Milestones / KPI achieved Revenue from linkage Feedback on effectiveness of DARe’s assistance *KPIs can be tracked based on the following areas: employment, quantity of contracts, the size of contracts, change in turnover, etc. Large companies will be required to share: Contract value of successful linkages Satisfaction rating Programme feedback via survey 6. What are the benefits of attending Vendor Development Training? Manage Risks - Learn how to manage risks that could impact on your business in order to offer an attractive proposal Gain Visibility - Active vendors would increase chances to generate leads and raise awareness of their business Builds Credibility - If clients see your business has the right competencies, they are more likely to commit time or resources to your idea or proposal Verify your Busines s - Participation in VDT can help DARe verify your business competency and commitment to develop your business 7. Does my company need to attend the compulsory classes/ workshops again if I have already attended the modules and/or are part of the DARe ecosystem? All you have to do is verify any past participation so there will be no duplication of modules attended. In order to verify, please email the following information to darelinks@dare.gov.bn : Company Name Name of Participant Name of Module/Course/Workshop attended Date Attended 8. How can I access the DARe LINKS Portal? You can access the DARe LINKS Portal by registering as a vendor at darelinks.dare.gov.bn 9. I have registered through the portal, how long does it take for my account to be verified by DARe? Please allow a maximum of 3 working days for the application to be verified. 10. How long will it take to confirm MSMEs participation for VDT courses? Please allow 3-4 working days for the status to be updated. 11. Can I contact the Large Companies directly as their information in the DARe LINKS Portal? Yes, you can contact them directly. However, it is recommended to keep linkage activities within the Portal as Large Companies would be more likely to work with vendors verified by DARe. Also, it would allow DARe to better monitor the linkage and provide the necessary support for your business to deliver the work contract successfully. 12. How will my information be used in the DARe LINKS Portal? Any information you shared through the DARe LINKS Portal will be kept confidential and used for DARe’s monitoring perusal only. FAQs for Large Companies 1. How does DARe LINKS work for Large Companies? Large Companies can register as a DARe LINKS Partner by sending a completed application form to darelinks@dare.gov.bn . After submitting the application, DARe will provide the company login ID to access the DARe LINKS Portal. Through the Portal, DARe LINKS Partners can: Access the supplier directory of verified vendors Create new opportunities to advertise any tenders, requests for quotations and proposals Receive submissions from vendors through the Portal Select and award successful vendors through the Portal 2. What is expected from DARe LINKS Partners after joining the programme? To provide information on upcoming opportunities including the scope of work To share any specific requirements from MSMEs, such as certifications. To inform DARe of any training requirements for vendors (when needed) in order to fulfil any job / supply requests as part of Vendors Development Training Encouraged to provide mentoring / coaching to vendors they are working with Encouraged to provide guidelines on their procurement process for vendors’ information 3. Why should you join DARe LINKS? DARe LINKS offers you options for substitute suppliers that may offer better deals The Portal offers easy access to finding the local vendors that you need It is an opportunity to support local businesses and encourage import substitution (when possible) and develop the local industry All you have to do is let us know the requirements, and DARe will do most of the work for you! 4. How can DARe LINKS help your business? DARe LINKS will support you by socializing your opportunity through the portal, social media and our emailing list. DARe LINKS can facilitate and host vendor briefings to further socialize your upcoming opportunities to the targeted vendors. DARe LINKS will facilitate the process of linkages by filtering and recommending verified vendors according to DARe LINKS Partner’s criteria for the opportunity offered but the final assessments and vendor selection will be made by DARe LINKS Partner. DARe LINKS will offer promotional opportunities for your business when applicable, such as through participations in local events, i.e. Brunei MSME Festival. 5. How do I register as a DARe LINKS Partner? Should large companies be interested to become an opportunity provider in DARe LINKS, they may fill the attached form and submit it to darelinks@dare.gov.bn . The following documentation will be required: Certificate of Incorporation Form X High Resolution Logo of your company It is recommended that all documents are uploaded in PDF format in their respective fields. 6. What information will be collected from the companies during the programme? Large companies will be required to share: Contract value of successful linkages Satisfaction rating Programme feedback via survey DARe will monitor registered vendors’ activities through: Milestones / KPI achieved Revenue from linkage Feedback on effectiveness of DARe’s assistance *KPIs can be tracked based on the following areas: employment, quantity of contracts, the size of contracts, change in turnover, etc 7. Why is Vendor Development Training (VDT) necessary? Participation in VDT can help DARe verify the vendors’ business competency and commitment to develop their business to help with recommendations VDT is a platform where Large Companies can transfer knowledge to registered vendors through DARe Vendors actively participating in trainings are expected to be able to perform better and deliver the work contract effectively 8. How can I access the DARe LINKS Portal? Your login ID will be shared with you upon submitting the application form. You can access the DARe LINKS Portal by logging in as a DARe LINKS Partner at darelinks.dare.gov.bn 9. How long will it take to get gain access to the DARe LINKS Portal? Please allow 2-3 working days upon submitting your application to receive the login ID. 10. How will my information be used in the DARe LINKS Portal? Any information shared through the DARe LINKS Portal will be kept confidential and used for DARe’s monitoring perusal only.

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Resources When it comes to business, you can only grow if you put in the effort to built your knowledge and skills. Guidebooks and Learning Materials Looking for information that can help your business? In this section, you may find presentation materials, templates and guidebooks that we hope will be useful to you. Regional Reports and Publications Looking for information on best practices in region? We are happy to share some publications that will enable you to learn from other countries. Webinars Looking to increase the resilience of your business? In this section, you will find webinars and online videos on current business trends to help you navigate these trying times. Out of gallery

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. Application form (English) Application form (Malay) Out of gallery FAQs What is Kontena Park? The 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. Where is Kontena Park located? The Kontena Park is located at Anggerek Desa Technology Park (ADTP) at the end of Simpang 32-37, Kg Anggerek Desa, next to the multi-storey carpark behind the iCentre building. What utilities are provided at Kontena Park? The Kontena Park offers 8 spaces to sell in which includes serving and kitchen area, water and electricity connectivity. The dining areas can accommodate max 70 pax with sheltered roof, fans, table and chairs, baby seats, public toilet and washbasin. Public can also use iCentre's surau for prayers. Other utilities at the Kontena Park may include Wi-Fi, projector and entertainment. The Kontena Park structure and infrastructure is compliant with government department and authorities' requirements. Tenants shall comply with the requirements including the operation requirements that is required by the government department and authorities particularly on food, health, safety and halal Selected vendors will also have access to iCentre facilities*. Subject to terms and conditions. How much is the rental at Kontena Park? The rent at Kontena Park is B$350 / month, this excludes utility bills. Those selected are required to pay 2-months refundable deposit in advance. The 2-months refundable deposit will be deducted for any maintenance and will be used to refurbish the container back to the original structure which will be part of the terms and conditions. Who is responsible for maintenance of the Kontena Park? Tenants will be liable for maintenance of equipment, furniture, fixture and fittings provided by DARe this includes: cleaning of dining area and disposal of waste food and material to rubbish collection area. DARe will service the manhole and grease trap on a scheduled basis, however it is the tenant's responsibility to maintain the grease trap daily. Is there a backup generator on site? No, there will be no backup generator. What other add value does the Kontena Park include? Vendors at Kontena Park will be able to join DARe's programmes at no charge to further improve their business knowledge and skillsets. The programmes provided by DARe include Industry Business Academy, Accelerator, and Micro Business Bootcamp. All programmes aim to teach enterprises how to conduct a business and are tailored specifically on the growth of their business. Additionally, vendors will receive promotion & marketing that will be carried out by DARe. Monitoring and mentoring will also be provided to check on the growth of the vendors. Is there any space available at the Kontena Park? No, there is currently no space available. New applications will open by next year 2020. When will Kontena Park start operation? Kontena Park is now fully operational and will only change to new vendors after 1 year. What are the opening times of Kontena Park? Opening hours are 8am to 8pm from Monday to Sunday with a break from 12pm to 2pm during Friday prayers. Where are the access roads for Kontena Park? Kontena Park can be accessed via three ways: (1) via Simpang 32-37, Kg Anggerek Desa; (2) the back access of the Design and Technology Building where DES school is located; (3) via Simpang 32-11. How big is the space of each container per vendor? Total area is 20ft by 20ft: 10ft by 10ft is the service area and the other 10ft by 10ft is the kitchen area. How big is the kitchen area? The kitchen area is 10ft x 10ft and is an enclosed space compliant with relevant government department and authorities. Tenants shall only operate in kitchen area without future expansion or upgrade to the kitchen. Can tenants put up signage above the container? Yes, Tenants are required to submit their single drawing and is subject to DARe’s approval. However, DARe will provide building signage for the tenants to publish their logo. Do the food stalls come with exhaust fans? And will it be covered? The kitchen comes with double hot stove burner without gas cylinder and gas regulator and double washbasin inclusive of kitchen hood, duct and exhaust fans. Can I choose which container I want to be located at? No, it will be based on draws by the selected vendors. What are the eligibility criteria to apply for Kontena Park? *F&B businesses only owned by Yellow or Red IC holders. *Develop their own products. *Are able to pay a monthly rent of B$350 excluding utility bills.Those selected need to pay 2 months' rent in advance . *To open from 8am to 10pm on Monday to Wednesday and 8am to 12pm on Thursday to Sunday. (This timing may be subject to change over time) *Upon selection of vendors, a monthly sales report will have to be shared to DARe as part of the monitoring and mentoring. Can I collaborate with another vendor to share the rent? Yes, we appreciate collaboration between vendors especially when they are a good fit i.e. coffee and toast, ice cream and waffles, etc. This can be added on to your application form which can be found at the bottom of this FAQ. What happens if I don’t comply with the terms set by DARe? Those who do not comply with the terms and condition will be given notice and may be subject to termination of contract. Do I need to apply for halal certification prior to applying for Kontena Park? It is not mandatory; however, it is an added bonus for those who already have halal certification. Vendors who are selected can apply once they are selected as our space is ABCI approved. How long is the tenancy at Kontena Park? Vendors will receive one full year of tenancy provided they meet the requirements set by DARe. Failure to meet requirements set may potentially end their tenancy. Vendors may possibly extend their tenancy depending on their performance. When will selection of vendors be confirmed? Next selection of vendors will be made when application reopens in the year 2020. How do I apply for a space at Kontena Park? To apply for a space for Kontena Park please fill in this form (English / Malay ) and submit to kontenapark@dare.gov.bn

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Financial Practice for MSMEs by Nuh Hamid Start: August 26, 2021, 12:00:00 AM End: August 26, 2021, 9:00:00 AM iCentre Training Room Postponed Free of charge Register Discription Share DARe Industry Business Academy (IBA) will be conducting its monthly Financial Practice for MSME by DARe. This workshop aims to increase a good practice by the MSME on the basic financial matters crucial for business owners to make informed decisions. Workshop Outline: Cost and Pricing Strategy Sales and Cost Forecast techniques Personal Survival Budget Cash flow forecast Previous Event Next Event

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 Bruneian Made 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. Standard Consultancy Programme 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. DARe Links A programme where DARe connects credible micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with Large Companies by supporting the development of technical and business skills of MSMEs to prepare them to perform effectively on contracts with Large Companies through a series of assessments, mentoring and training. Elevate 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. International Market Access 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. Out of gallery