Juma Berlian Group Co-Founder: Important Capital For Young Entrepreneurs Is Trust

Co-Founder of PT Juma Berlian Group Susi Susanti Ginting. (Photo: Special)

JAKARTA - The younger generation must dare to start a business from scratch. The main most important capital is not money, but trust.

This was conveyed by the Co-Founder of PT Juma Berlian Group Susi Susanti Ginting, at the Youth Entrepreneur Seminar in Berastagi, Karo Regency, North Sumatra. The event was attended by Deputy Regent Karo Theopilus Ginting, Monetary Policy and Financial Services Agency of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) Ajib Hamdani, Chairman of the Susiko Loipebina Ginting Organizer, regional officials and various youth organizations.

Susi Ginting shared experiences about her tips and experiences when starting a business. He said it takes a strong deal to start a business from scratch to reap results.

"Well, the most important capital in starting a business is not money. But trust from others," said Susi, in her statement, Sunday, December 17.

With a large trust capital, other capital such as material or money will certainly follow. The younger generation must give confidence to the network they have.

"To gain trust in starting a business, there must be a good attitude embedded in each young man," he explained.

Susi explained that the knowledge she shared did not necessarily only once a meeting directly for all participants to become successful entrepreneurs. Everything needs a process.

There are stages that he conveyed, so that youth can really gain practical insight to start a business.

"I am ready to be a facilitator to carry out sustainable activities from this seminar," he said.

As is known, the number of young entrepreneurs in Indonesia is currently growing. However, the number is still small. Most of them formed mindsets to become employees.

For information, the number of Indonesian entrepreneurs is still very limited or approximately 3.18 percent. This figure is far behind the Asean state, namely Singapore 8.76 percent, Thailand 4.26 percent and Malaysia 4.74 percent.

If further dissected Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the statistics of Indonesian youth who become entrepreneurs have indeed increased. But still far from what is expected.

Throughout 2022 there will be around 19.48 percent of youth in Indonesia who become entrepreneurs. This figure increased by 1.02 percent from the previous year 18.46 percent.

Deputy Regent of Karo, Theopilus Ginting appreciated the implementation of the Youth Entrepreneur Seminar. The event, if held continuously, could increase the number of young entrepreneurs in Indonesia, especially in Karo Regency, North Sumatra Province.

From this event young people can find out opportunities to become entrepreneurs. Helping them understand what to do to start a business, "he said. Theopilus Ginting is optimistic that events like this will be able to encourage the quality of youth human resources (HR) in Karo Regency.

With the increasing number of young people who are entrepreneurial, the unemployment rate will continue to decrease.

The Entrepreneur titled 'Young, Working' was carried out by the ARON KARO Community in collaboration with PT Juma Berlian Group.

The Chairperson of the Organizer Susiko Loipebina Ginting revealed that the activity consisted of hundreds of participants from various elements. These include Karang Taruna, GP Ansor, Church YOUTH, Catholic OMK, Association of Disabilities, Beginner business actors, and youth representatives in Karo Regency.

"We want to encourage the younger generation to be more optimistic in starting and developing business," he said.

The rapid growth in the number of business actors is believed to help increase employment. The role of the younger generation with entrepreneurs is highly expected to contribute to the national economy towards Golden Indonesia in 2045.