Building Financial Clarity Through Smart Budgeting

We started Ignite Beam Light because too many businesses struggle with operational budgets that don't reflect reality. Our approach combines practical experience with straightforward financial planning.

Our Journey Started Simple

Back in 2018, I was helping a small manufacturing company in Ho Chi Minh City figure out why their monthly budgets never matched actual spending. Turns out, they were using spreadsheets from 2015 and guessing at most line items.

That's when it clicked. Most businesses don't need complex financial software – they need someone to sit down and build budgets that actually work. Someone who understands both the numbers and the daily reality of running operations.

We've been refining this approach ever since, working with companies across Vietnam to create budgeting systems that make sense for their specific situation.

Financial planning workspace with budgeting documents and charts

What Drives Our Work

Practical First

Every budget we create needs to work in the real world. We test assumptions, account for seasonal changes, and build in flexibility for unexpected costs.

Clear Communication

Financial planning shouldn't require a PhD in accounting. We explain everything in plain terms and make sure you understand every part of your budget.

Long-term Partnership

Budgets evolve as your business grows. We stay involved to adjust forecasts, refine processes, and help you navigate changes in your market.

The People Behind Your Budget

Our team brings together financial expertise and real business experience from across Vietnam's growing economy.

Marcus Chen

Financial Strategy Director

Started in corporate finance at Sacombank, then moved to helping smaller businesses after seeing how many struggled with basic budget planning. Based in Hanoi since 2019.

15+ Years Combined Experience

Our team has worked with everything from family restaurants to mid-size manufacturers, learning what actually works in Vietnamese business environments.

Local Market Knowledge

We understand seasonal patterns, supplier relationships, and regulatory requirements that affect operational budgets across different industries in Vietnam.

Ongoing Support

Budget planning isn't a one-time project. We review quarterly, adjust for market changes, and help you stay on track throughout the year.

Team collaboration session for budget planning

Financial analysis and operational planning meeting

Ready to Build a Budget That Works?

Let's start with a conversation about your current budgeting challenges and see how we can help create something more practical for your business.

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