Business with Roses in Dobruja Ina Erhan owns the rose plantations in Dobruja, on an area of 3 ha where she grows roses and rose hips.“The business is a family business, with her husband involved in the farm work. At the moment more than 90 rose varieties are grown, mainly for sale as shrubs, with rose flowers as a complementary product. Initially, the agricultural work was done 100% manually and mechanically, by contracting the services of ploughing, cultivating, mechanical hoeing, digging trenches for planting, etc., but with the help of the Support Centre, we have managed to automate a large part of the work. The machine will optimise the direct costs related to the rose growing process” says Ina.In 2022, the entrepreneur applied to the grant competition held within the Business Skills Hub, funded by the European Union and co-funded by Sweden through the East European Foundation within the project “Civil society contributes to inclusive and sustainable economic development in the Republic of Moldova” and obtained funding for the purchase of a Minitractor MINSK Forte engine tractor in the amount of 2550 euros, necessary for all agricultural work. The entrepreneur plans to increase the number of varieties of roses planted, through rare varieties, which are sought after by flower growers, is turning to the foreign market, with a greater potential for purchase, having as a solution against the loss of plants – selling them in sawdust, wet. Alongside roses, Ina is also testing several varieties of hydrangea, thuja and decorative shrubs.Ina Erhan is fully committed to the business, has no other source of income, and sees potential in developing the business. She is a graduate of Agra University, horticulture faculty and is passionate about what she does. She spends a lot of time growing roses in the open field and wants to be able to grow it gradually.

„Dulce Vis” in Falesti Sweet business created by Alina Uncu, in the city of Falesti, who turned her passion for pastry into a successful home-based business. She produces desserts in a very varied assortment, tailored to the demands of her customers.“I’ve always been passionate about pastry, initially preparing sweets for my family, then for friends, then for friends of friends, and I ended up taking up all my free time. So, I decided I wanted to grow up and create a business out of this hobby. Our desserts are created with dedication, love and pleasure, from natural products and according to our customers’ requests. Thanks to the funding and support of the Business Skills Hub I have believed in myself even more and now I’m really happy that I can realise my dream at home and contribute to the local community.” In 2022, the entrepreneur applied to the grant competition held within the Business Skills Hub, funded by the European Union and co-funded by Sweden through the East European Foundation within the project “Civil society contributes to inclusive and sustainable economic development in the Republic of Moldova” and obtained funding in the form of equipment in the amount of 2567 euros: professional mixer, dough mixer and low temperature cabinet, necessary for the activity and development of her business. Thanks to the support provided, production volume and sales have increased significantly, and 2 new jobs have been created in the town of Falesti. Alina is another real example that it is possible to do it at home. Alina’s business manages to serve customers not only from Falesti but also from other northern regions. “Dulce Vis” SRL is growing nicely, managing to open a small shop where customers can enjoy daily desserts created by Alina and her team. Plans for the future are grand, and Alina is confident in her results.

Eco business in the field of care products Anna Grama is a young mother who, with the help of Business Skills HUB, has turned her dream into reality by starting her own business, AlintCristalin SRL, where she produces sea salts, effervescent balls, body butter, cream and lip balm, all from natural products!Anna creates hand-made all her products. The raw material (plants) she grows in her own garden, and what is not possible to grow in Moldova – she imports.“My business is totally thought of as a purely ecological and sustainable brand. Starting with growing plants and ending with taking care of nature. We deliver wellness for your skin, health and beauty. But also for the environment, because we use organic ingredients and local products for a sustainable future. We promote responsible consumption, with a focus on quality but also on nature” says Anna Grama, founder of cristalin.md In 2022, the entrepreneur applied to the grant competition held in the framework of the Business Skills Hub, funded by the European Union and co-funded by Sweden through the East European Foundation in the project “Civil society contributes to inclusive and sustainable economic development in the Republic of Moldova” and obtained funding for the modernization of its production workshop through the purchase of new equipment such as stainless steel table, planetary mixer and grinder, worth 1638 euros. Thanks to the support provided, production volume and sales have increased 3-fold, and 2 new jobs have been created. “Thanks to the funding we obtained, we were able to purchase the necessary machinery for the activity. Thus, we can produce faster, more and in advance. We have created 2 new jobs and tripled production volume and sales. We have gained notoriety not only on the local market but also abroad. Thanks to this, I have achieved financial independence and I am motivated to grow even more”, Anna says with delight.In a short time Anna has successfully developed her business and created a website for online sales and promotion. Becoming a motivator for young mothers to believe in their own strengths, to dream big and achieve the goals set. She has big plans for the future and follows her dream with confidence and dedication.