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What’s Quietly Killing Your Startup Profits (And It’s Not a Lack of Sales)
Fix First, Grow Smarter
Revenue is only half the equation.
Operational strength is the other.
Fix inefficiencies now to keep customers happy, free up time, and scale without breaking. Don’t let profit leaks hold your startup back.

Hieu Do
2 days ago3 min read
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6 Common Operating Expenses for Retail Businesses in Vietnam—And How to Optimize Them Without Cutting Quality
For CEOs and founders of FDI-backed retail SMEs in Vietnam, managing costs isn't about cutting corners—it’s about building efficient operations that scale without draining your team or disappointing your customers.

Hieu Do
Apr 244 min read
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Streamline Your Retail FDI SME with Clear Process Mapping: Swimlane Diagrams
In this article, we’ll break down what swimlane diagrams are, why they’re a game-changer for retail SMEs, how they beat chaotic processes, and how you can create one yourself. Plus, grab our free swimlane diagram template to kickstart your journey to operational excellence!

Hieu Do
Apr 126 min read
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U.S. imposes 46% tariffs: Businesses shift direction, seek opportunities with new giants India, Middle East...
Negotiations are still open, but Vietnam is among the countries subject to the highest tariffs—46%—posing major challenges for businesses. T

Hieu Do
Apr 104 min read
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Why Process Improvement Is Key To Business Success: A Message to CEOs and COOs
In today’s fast-paced and uncertain market, successful companies aren’t just built on great products—they’re built on great processes.

Hieu Do
Apr 92 min read
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How Small Retail Brands Can Use the Pareto Principle (80/20 Rule) to Reduce Return Orders and Boost Sales
Returns are one of the hidden killers of profit for small retail businesses. While it’s tempting to treat every return as an isolated case,

Hieu Do
Mar 293 min read
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Why Your Restaurant Might Be Losing Money—and How Operational Excellence Can Fix It
Operational Excellence (OpEx) isn’t just a corporate buzzword. In the context of restaurants and F&B businesses, it simply means..

Hieu Do
Mar 273 min read
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Launching our business network: VRF - Vietnam Retail & F&B
SOSP Consulting Group proudly introduces VRF (Vietnam Retail & F&B)—a dedicated business network designed to bring together decision-makers,

Hieu Do
Mar 223 min read
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Shopee and TikTok Shop Fee Increases Put Pressure on Vendors’ Profits – What Can We Do to Optimize Costs and Increase Margins?
Shopee and TikTok Shop Fee Increases Put Pressure on Vendors’ Profits – What Can We Do to Optimize Costs and Increase Margins?

Hieu Do
Mar 214 min read
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Enhancing Order Processing Efficiency for a Midsized Cosmetics Company in Vietnam
A midsized cosmetics company in Vietnam, specializing in skincare and beauty products, was experiencing inefficiencies in its order processi

Hieu Do
Mar 202 min read
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How Lean Six Sigma Can Transform Your FDI SME in Vietnam
Vietnam's fast-growing economy presents both opportunities and challenges for SMEs. Companies that optimize their processes early will be th

Hieu Do
Mar 193 min read
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From Market Entry to Execution – What's next for your retail venture?
You started small—selling direct-to-consumer (D2C) through Instagram or Facebook, tapping into Vietnam’s online buzz.

Hieu Do
Mar 173 min read
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WEBINAR RECAP: ENTERING VIETNAM RETAIL IN 2025
The webinar provided foreign businesses with key insights into Vietnam’s retail landscape, legal considerations, and cross-border payment so

Hieu Do
Mar 62 min read
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