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Summary

This inspiring story follows Ibu Ani, a determined woman who built a successful business selling fried onions from humble beginnings. Starting with a small investment of only Rp 50,000, she worked tirelessly from a small room, balancing her business with raising a family, including a child with special needs. Over 10 years, her business, Brambang Goreng Suardi, grew significantly, with 50 resellers and international exports. Despite financial struggles and obstacles, Ibu Ani's perseverance and focus on community-driven success allowed her to create a sustainable and thriving business, providing jobs for local families and teaching others how to make fried onions.

Takeaways

• 😀 The speaker, Ibu Ani (Sulistiorini), started her business with only IDR 50,000 and now runs a successful fried onion business.
• 😀 Ibu Ani used to work as a domestic helper in Jakarta and decided to return to her hometown in Sukoharjo to better care for her children, especially her son with hearing and speech impairments.
• 😀 Initially, Ibu Ani sold fried onions door-to-door, offering her products to schools, health centers, and local institutions with her children in tow.
• 😀 Over time, the fried onions gained popularity due to their authenticity and high quality, with no additives like flour, making them stand out in the market.
• 😀 The business expanded through resellers, growing from selling just 2 kilograms of fried onions to around 500-600 kilograms daily.
• 😀 Ibu Ani emphasizes the importance of providing jobs for the local community, hiring around 40 people to support her production and ensure a steady income for them.
• 😀 Despite being able to afford machines for production, Ibu Ani chooses not to use them in order to maintain employment opportunities for local people, as she believes in creating more benefits for the community.
• 😀 The company produces premium fried onions, with varieties like the sweet and savory Tawang Mangu onions and the savory Brebes onions, which are popular for their taste and quality.
• 😀 Ibu Ani's business success allowed her to pay off debts, build multiple homes, and now, she can sell fried onions at a competitive price while providing for her family.
• 😀 Ibu Ani shares her knowledge with others, offering free training on how to make fried onions and welcoming people to join her reseller network, helping others create similar opportunities for themselves.

Q & A

What was Ibu Sulistiorini's initial source of income before starting her business?

Ibu Sulistiorini initially worked as a housemaid in Jakarta to support her family, especially her husband who sold vegetables in their hometown in Sukoharjo.

What motivated Ibu Sulistiorini to return to her hometown in Sukoharjo?

Ibu Sulistiorini decided to return to her hometown to take care of her children, particularly her son who has hearing and speech impairments, and to ensure he received an education.

How did Ibu Sulistiorini start her fried onion business?

She started her fried onion business with a small capital of Rp 50,000, initially selling door-to-door to schools, health centers, and government offices. She worked hard, even preparing the onions while taking care of her family.

What was the biggest challenge Ibu Sulistiorini faced when starting her business?

One of the biggest challenges was the limited capital and the difficulty of selling at a competitive price, especially when onion prices were high, and she had to juggle multiple side businesses like selling vegetables and sambal to make ends meet.

How has Ibu Sulistiorini's business grown over the years?

The business grew from producing small amounts of fried onions to about 500-600 kilos per day. She now has around 50 resellers across Indonesia, including international exports.

Why does Ibu Sulistiorini prefer not to switch to automated machinery?

Ibu Sulistiorini prefers manual production processes to create jobs and provide economic benefits to the local community. She believes that using machines would limit employment opportunities for people around her.

How has the business impacted the local community?

The business has provided employment to local people, particularly mothers, who can earn weekly wages of around Rp 600,000 to Rp 700,000 while still caring for their children at home.

What types of fried onions does Ibu Sulistiorini produce?

Ibu Sulistiorini produces two main types of fried onions: the sweet and savory Tawang Mangu variety and the savory Brebes variety. She emphasizes that her product is made from 100% pure onions with no additives.

What advice does Ibu Sulistiorini give to aspiring entrepreneurs?

Ibu Sulistiorini advises aspiring entrepreneurs not to focus on just one business but to diversify their efforts to ensure stable income. She also encourages people to learn from her process and start their own fried onion business without any costs.

What is Ibu Sulistiorini's future plan for her business?

Ibu Sulistiorini plans to build a new production house on the property she recently purchased, making it cleaner and more suitable for larger-scale production, while continuing to employ local workers.