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The 3 Core Flows Every SME Needs to Scale Without Chaos
Most SME founders don’t realize their growth depends on a few invisible flows. When these flows work smoothly, scaling feels easy — but when they break, chaos follows. Learn how to strengthen the 3 essential flows that power your business.

Hieu Do
Oct 74 min read


The Scaling Trap: Why Your 4th Store Could Break Your Business
Scaling to a 4th store should feel like progress — but for many F&B founders, it’s when cracks begin to show. From inconsistent quality to rising costs, growth often exposes what passion alone can’t fix. At SOSP, we share a 4-step approach to building the systems that turn chaos into a foundation for long-term, sustainable growth.

Hieu Do
Sep 174 min read


Why Processes Are the Backbone of Scaling for SMEs
Scaling an SME isn’t about hiring faster or adding more tools — it’s about building strong processes. Learn why processes are the true backbone of growth, common mistakes founders make, and how to build a structure that scales.

Hieu Do
Sep 134 min read


How Many Core Processes Does a Startup or SME Really Need?
Stop guessing how many processes your small business needs. Use these simple frameworks to map your core processes, focus on what truly matters, and build scalable operations.

Hieu Do
Sep 15 min read


Highlands Coffee: One Change, 16 Billion VND Saved
Highlands Coffee achieved remarkable annual savings of 16 billion VND through a simple operational change. This case reveals actionable cost optimization strategies that F&B SMEs in Vietnam can adopt to boost profitability without sacrificing quality.

Hieu Do
Aug 135 min read


Why Process Chaos Keeps Coming Back — Even Before Tech Enters the Picture
Still drowning in process chaos — even after hiring more people or buying software? You’re not alone. Here’s why operations break down and how to spot the real problem in under 20 minutes.

Hieu Do
Aug 14 min read


Cost Optimization Starts Inside: A Simple Approach for Growing SMEs to Reduce Waste and Scale
Many SMEs don’t struggle because of market demand — they struggle because of internal inefficiencies. Learn how SOSP helps growth-stage businesses in Vietnam reduce costs and scale sustainably through Lean process redesign and practical automation.

Nhi Hong
Jul 135 min read


How Effectively Are You Using Your Resources? (0 > 1: Poor → Perfect)
Discover how CEOs in Vietnam can measure and improve resource effectiveness using the proven OEE metric adapted for service sectors. Learn practical Lean strategies to boost team performance, reduce waste, and stay competitive — without jargon. Book a consultation with SOSP Consulting Group to unlock your company’s full potential.

Hieu Do
Jun 55 min read


8 Hidden Wastes That Leak Profit Daily (And How Lean Thinking Helps You Eliminate Them)
Discover how Lean and Six Sigma methodologies help businesses cut costs and boost efficiency. While Six Sigma projects can reduce expenses by 20% to 50%—depending on project scope, industry, and implementation maturity—Lean initiatives typically deliver up to 30% operational savings without extra investments. Learn how these proven approaches drive customer satisfaction, employee engagement, and long-term competitive advantage.

Nhi Hong
May 214 min read


Turning Complaints into Continuous Improvement: How Customer Service Can Drive Business-Wide Change
Every complaint tells a story—but too often, that story stays buried in CS tickets or review platforms. For scaling businesses, complaints are more than isolated frustrations—they're signals of inefficiencies, product gaps, and brand misalignments. In this article, we break down the four key sources of customer complaints and show how leaders can use them to drive cross-functional improvement, not just reactive fixes.

Hieu Do
May 204 min read


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
May 13 min read


How to Pinpoint the Real Reasons Behind Your Retail Business Problems
Running a small retail business in Vietnam with a team of 20 staff is no small feat.
You're collecting feedback from every angle — customer surveys, daily operations notes, Facebook reviews, Shopee ratings, Threads, Instagram comments

Hieu Do
Apr 263 min read


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


The Hidden Cost of Bad Business Processes for FDI SMEs and Startups in Vietnam
Did you know that businesses lose an average of 20-30% of their revenue due to inefficient business processes?

Hieu Do
Apr 204 min read
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