Our Journey in Financial Excellence

Since 2022, we've been helping Vietnamese businesses master the art of budget negotiation. What started as a small consulting practice has grown into a trusted partner for companies seeking financial clarity and strategic advantage.

How We Started

Three years ago, I was sitting in yet another budget meeting that was going nowhere. Department heads arguing over allocations, finance teams buried in spreadsheets, and everyone talking past each other.

That's when it hit me — most people don't struggle with numbers. They struggle with negotiating those numbers effectively. The technical skills are there, but the human element of budget discussions? That's where things fall apart.

So we built Begin-Note around a simple idea: teach people to negotiate budgets like they're having a conversation, not a confrontation.

What Drives Our Work

Practical Focus

We skip the theory and jump straight to techniques you can use in next week's budget meeting. Real scenarios, actual outcomes.

Collaborative Approach

Budget negotiations shouldn't be battles. We teach win-win strategies that build relationships while securing resources.

Data-Driven Results

Every technique we teach is backed by real client outcomes. We track what works and refine what doesn't.

Meet Thiago Nakamura

I've spent the last eight years helping Vietnamese companies navigate complex budget discussions. Before Begin-Note, I was that person who could crunch numbers all day but dreaded actually presenting them.

Everything changed when I realized that successful budget negotiation isn't about having perfect data — it's about presenting your case in a way that makes sense to everyone in the room.

Now I help others develop that same confidence. Whether you're a department manager fighting for resources or a finance professional trying to get buy-in on strategic initiatives, there's a better way to approach these conversations.

150+ Professionals Trained

What We Bring to Your Budget Discussions

Stakeholder mapping techniques that identify who really makes budget decisions

Presentation frameworks that turn financial data into compelling business stories

Negotiation strategies tailored for Vietnamese business culture and hierarchy

Follow-up systems that ensure budget agreements stick beyond the initial approval

Our Development Process

Phase 01

Research & Analysis

We study your organization's budget cycle, key decision makers, and historical patterns to understand the unique challenges you face.

Phase 02

Strategy Design

We create customized negotiation frameworks that align with your company culture and the specific dynamics of your budget process.

Phase 03

Practical Training

Through role-playing and real scenario practice, we help you build confidence in presenting budget requests and handling objections.

Phase 04

Ongoing Support

We provide follow-up coaching and refinement as you apply these techniques in actual budget negotiations throughout the year.

Ready to Transform Your Budget Conversations?

Our next comprehensive training program begins in September 2025. We work with small groups to ensure personalized attention and practical application of every technique we cover.

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Building Better Budget Relationships

Budget negotiation doesn't have to be about winning or losing. When everyone understands the process and feels heard, better financial decisions happen naturally.

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