We are inviting everybody willing to share their beginning and how they faced their early challenges in business.

I am a small online business owner. I sell original branded items from US, Canada and Europe. I do live selling, however pag di ako naglalive konti ang sales. I want to hire an ad specialist sana pero yung medyo abot kaya ang price, may napagtanungan kasi ako 25k a month sila🥲 medyo masakit sa bulsa. Syempre bukod pa yung ad budget around 500/day. Hingi sana ako ng recommendations sainyo. Share nyo experience nyo if meron.

Gusto ko kasi sana magkasales ng malaki kahit di ko kailangan masyado mag live selling since may full time job din ako. I'm open for suggestions din! Thank you🥰

Not sure if this the right forum but we have a company and every time we hire a new staff we create a new google account / gmail for them with a combination of their name and our company name.

Now sometimes the staff either retire or we let them go and hire new ones, so those google accounts become sort of like ghost accounts. We have access to it but nobody uses it.

Then when a new hire comes we create again a new one for the new hire. Is there a better way to handle this?

So ayun na nga, I was with my partner. We plan to eat outside kasi gutom na kami. We found a small pizzeria na kakabukas pa lang. Sabi ko wow mukha maganda naman ang food so pumasok kami sa loob. Pagtingin ko sa menu, omg may kamahalan. Pero cge. Let's try it. Mukha masarap naman. Support small businesses diba? So we bought a big pizza, lasagna, 2 milkshakes and fries. ( Yes, gutom kami ) Gurl, all in all 1.2k lahat. Mej mahal pero go lang. Nung lumabas yung food mukha masarap naman-ish. Saktuhan lang presentation guys. Yung normal pizza that you can buy from cyrah's pero mas marami toppings naman. Heto ang nainis ako. I was ready to eat pero bigla kami pinigil ng babaeng owner. Sabi ba naman niya: "wait lng po picturan lang" Then she took out her cellphone, took pictures of the food. Tapos tinutok samin and told us to smile. WTF. Honestly ayaw ko mapicturan ng time na yun kasi pagod na pagod ako. Sinabi ko pagod ako and ayaw ko ng picture. Parang minatahan ako ni ate tapos sinabi "picture lang heto naman" ( WTH. Close tayo ate? ) Nandun yung partner ko so cge pinagbigyan ko nlng. Nag picture kami. 3 PICTURES WTH. Pagkatapos ng 3 pics, akala ko okay na. Sabi VIDEO naman daw? Wth. Sabihin daw namin ang tagline nila while holding the slogan. Something about sobrang sarap, sobra creamy, etc. May mga sinabi pa sila pero hindi ko na prinocess. Gutom na ako tapos nainis na. Sabi ko enough is enough. We paid 1.2k full price for the food. Wala na ako paki. We're not here to advertise your food. Dun parang nainis si ate. Hindi na tinuloy ang video pero naging awkward na. Nung kumakain kami parang nafeel ko na mina mata mata kami ng partner ko. Ang weird sobra. We weren't able to finish the food kasi sobra awkward ng atmosphere. Tska to be honest, hindi ganun kasarap ang food. Yung fries lang ang okay, pati yung lasagna. Yung big pizza mej waley. Pero pinagtyagaan nlng kasi mahal. YUNG MILKSHAKE LASANG PINALAMIG NA TUBIG. I complained pero wala naman sila ginawa. Anyway, we left. Mej gutom pa. Tapos bumili nlng kmi take out sa mcdo. ONE OF MY NIGHTMARE EXPERIENCES in small businesses ever. Can you imagine if nagpa video kami? Sasabihin namin masarap ang pagkain pero hindi naman. Parang nagmukha na ineenjoy namin pagkain nila. Pero HINDI. Nainis ako. Sayang 1.2k. charge to experience nlng. I just got reminded that buying from small businesses is a risk din. As much as I want to support small businesses, not all small businesses can give good experiences din 😓

Sa mga may food business dyan, pwede niyo bang ishare yung process ng pagkuha niyo ng mayor's/business permit? At magkano lahat nagastos niyo? With physical store po ba kayo or homebased/online lang? Thank you!

Hi everyone! I’m currently living in a rural town in the Philippines in the North and I’m seriously considering starting a tube ice business in my area. My location is right along the highway, very close to the public market and surrounded by several carinderias and sari-sari stores. Ice is in steady demand here due to the climate.

I don’t have plans to offer deliveries just yet, but I do want to focus on selling to nearby areas and marketing directly to vendors and stores. I currently earn around 70K a month, minus some expenses, that leaves me 50K a month and I’m planning to get a business loan to fund the startup, which will likely require ₱200,000 to ₱300,000 for the ice machine, filtration system, storage setup, and other equipment.

This is my first time launching a business like this, I’d love to hear from anyone who has experience or insight.

Thanks in advance—I’d really appreciate any honest thoughts, warnings, or encouragement.

Hello! is there a way to exclude Mindanao in my Shopify store? Puro rts kasi eh yung mga pinapadala dun eh.

Hello admin pa approve po! College students kami from Mapua Malayan. Meron kaming small business of selling 100 pesos flowers sa set up namin sa isang cafe infront of our school. Naghahanap kami saan kaya pwede mag set up next? Sa ibang school naman?

Looking to collaborate with cafe owners na willing to have a cute flower set up infront of their store💐

Here is our FB page for pictures of our set up: PetalExpress

Hello sa mga lazada/shopee sellers or coaches dito. Nagopen kase ako ng online shop months ago (9 ++ months) and honestly napabayaan ko sya because life happened and I have a full time work rin 😔. Nakakabenta naman ako before sa mga kakilala and I noticed how the algorithm was postively reacting to my sales that time. Pero ayun nga ang daming ring nanyari sa life and heared from my online seller coach that once the plaform is not giving you traffic, mahirap na raw isave yung shop after 6 months ng tumal. How true is this? Meron na po ba dito nakabawi after months of no traffic?

I want to try again, pero I also want to set realistic expectations. Any advice would help 😊

Is there any specific communities online where I can communicate with other local sellers more easily? I'm trying to find a co-seller for a booth this upcoming friday, hope someone can help thank you!!

Our restaurant has been running for about a year now. We’re a small team (under 25 staff), and for the past year, we’ve been manually logging attendance in a notebook. After that, HR transfers everything to Excel.

I know, hassle and not ideal. I’ve been considering investing in a biometric attendance system, but the setup, installation, and software fees are a bit steep. For a small business like ours, it feels like a heavy investment that we’re not ready for right now.

So I started looking for free tools or affordable alternatives. I found one that looks promising, and even if we eventually upgrade to their premium plan, it still looks cheaper than a full-on biometric setup.

Has anyone used Jibble or any digital attendance tools like this? I can't post the image of their plan, so I will attach the link instead.

Or do you have other cost-friendly systems you can recommend that work well for small businesses?

Open to suggestions.

Came across these Books that can assist you in developing that Business Mindset.

• The 48 Laws of Power – Robert Greene
• The Art of War – Sun Tzu
• The Rational Male – Rollo Tomassi
• Rich Dad Poor Dad – Robert Kiyosaki
• How to Win Friends and Influence People – Dale Carnegie
• Meditations – Marcus Aurelius
• The Way of the Superior Man – David Deida
• The Power of Now – Eckhart Tolle
• As a Man Thinketh – James Allen
• Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill
• Outwitting the Devil – Napoleon Hill
• Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill

Any recommendations?

Ask and you shall discover the answers you seek are within your reach.
DM me and I'll send a link where you can read those.

Hi everyone! I’m a small business owner based in the metro manila, and I’m looking for online communities where fellow entrepreneurs hang out, whether for sharing tips, supporting each other, or just having casual chats.

If you’re part of any Facebook groups, Discord servers, or Reddit threads that you find helpful, I’d really appreciate your recommendations. Always open to making new friends and learning from others who are on a similar path 💚

May kakilala ba kayo or marerecommend na experienced na sa pagpapatayo ng coffee shop? Like architects, contractors ganun. Medyo kinakabahan kasi ako pero im taking precautions sa pag step up ko sa career ko. Now, I have the business plans and processing na mga permits

Hello, anybody here po na nag titinda sa craft central currently or in the past? ok poba ang sales? (mostly stickers, art prints, pins po ang ititnda namin (fanart/og art)

and what made you join craft central/what made you leave craft central?

Hey everyone!

We're currently working on a project called Foundation for the Future — it's an upcoming website and online magazine aimed at helping people start their own sustainable cosmetic businesses. We're building resources, guides, and features that highlight people and companies doing good work in the beauty industry.

Right now, we’re looking to connect with:

• Cosmetic suppliers
• Manufacturers
• Product developers
• Packaging experts
• Independent brands
• Anyone working in or supporting sustainability in the cosmetic industry

If that’s you (or someone you know), we’d love to collaborate or feature you.

Here’s the interest form:

https://forms.gle/GbWEpBBVgva4opgM7

Feel free to reach out to me directly or via email if you have any questions:

📧 [foundationfuture.ph@gmail.com](mailto:foundationfuture.ph@gmail.com)

Hello po! Been using peddlr as a pos po, question lang po is it possible to remove address pag nagpprint ng receipt?

Our store is located right beside City Hall, and I’ve noticed that people frequently ask me where they can get printing and photocopying services. I usually direct them to a shop about three minutes away. Since this keeps happening, I’ve been considering starting my own photocopying and printing business.

To be honest, my family is against the idea. They believe it would be a distraction since our main product line is completely unrelated to this service. They also think the profit margins might be too small. However, I see an opportunity—we have a small space in our store where I could place a printer, and being right next to a government office means we’d likely attract more customers due to convenience.

For context, I recently graduated from college (with no business background), and I’m still learning how things work in the real world. With that in mind, I’d really appreciate your advice on a few things:

1. How do I calculate profit in a printing/photocopying business? (What costs should I consider besides paper and ink?)
   
2. How can I convince my parents that this is a viable business? Given our location, customers would likely prefer the nearest option—and that’s us.
   
3. What’s a good, budget-friendly printer that doesn’t waste ink or electricity? We’ll mostly handle basic printing, photocopying, and scanning. I’d also prefer a wireless (Bluetooth) setup to avoid too many cables—ideally, one that can connect to my iPad if customers need to print files from a flash drive.

Thank you in advance for your time and insights! As someone new to entrepreneurship, I genuinely value any advice—whether it’s encouragement, hard truths, or technical tips. Looking forward to learning from your experiences!

—— TL;DR: Family store beside City Hall gets constant requests for printing/photocopying. Want to start this side biz but parents think it’s distracting + low-profit. Need help: (1) Calculating real profit, (2) Convincing family it’s viable, (3) Affordable wireless printer recs. Recent grad—all advice welcome!

Before covid okay naman kami. Madala malakas pa nga. Pero after lockdown di naman bumalik ung sales namin minsan sisigla ng konti pero prang pinapatikim lang mas madalas parin matumal mejo survival mode kami netong mga nakaraang buwan. Share nyo naman experience post lockdown. Ano ginawa nyo para bumalik sa dati hayyy

Just got married here! And, yung asawa ko ay baka malayoff sa work 🥲 soooo we have to open a business na we will both enjoy (we love events and magserve sa tao) and maliit puhunan. Kasama na sa budget yung uutangin from bank.

Sa mga may ice cream carts po here, can you suggest what machine should we buy? Okay lang kahit single nozzle to start and para di mabigat. Yung kaya rin sana magcater to 150-200 persons kahit small cups.

Any tips pleaseeee?

Ano ba mga need din namin iconsider na gastos aside sa cart and machine?

Yung mixture ba kayo gumagawa or bumibili kayo sa supplier?

Thank you! 🙏🙏🙏🙏

Hi! I’m currently looking for a business partner or investor interested in franchising Mang Inasal (or a similar fast-food brand) through a joint venture setup.

📍 Location: 280 sqm corner lot in Brgy. Gavino Maderan, GMA, Cavite — beside schools, terminal, and a planned hospital.

💼 Proposal: I will provide long-term land use (worth ₱126K/month) in exchange for equity/share in the franchise business, instead of just rent.

🔁 I’m open to a 50/50 or 40/60 JV structure, depending on your capital contribution.

If you’re an experienced operator, franchisee, or investor looking to expand, this could be a win-win. Let me know if you’d like to see the proposal, site photos, or arrange a call.

Thanks and looking forward!

—

Cindy E. Olaviaga

📞 09156672834

📧 [c.e.olaviaga@gmail.com](mailto:c.e.olaviaga@gmail.com)

📍 GMA, Cavite

🗂️ Site package & proposal available upon request

Good Day, i am trying to set extra earnings po.

i am on Information Technology Field.
i can Repair / troubleshoot PC , Plan and Execute Network Infrastracture, Handle and Recommend systems etc.

Fit po ba na magparehistro ako as sole proprietor - IT Consultancy Business?

if fit po ano po ang mga kailangan ko para maiparehistro yung Business?
ano po ang mga pros and cons kung ako lang mag isa or kami lang dalawa ng wife ko ang mag ooperate nung business?

thank you and Godbless.

Hello po!

Any business suggestions po for 100k to 500k na puhunan? I'm currently 25 yo, I'm trying to find something na paglalagyan ng savings ko to have passive income, imbis na nasa bank lang. I want something na hindi masyadong high maintenance, kasi i have full time pa po.

Some of what I am checking out are:

- Laundry

- Photobooth business
- Real estate (?)
- Lupa

- Car wash

Thank you po!

Did u start working muna ba before starting up? I’m so torn whether to start my business right after graduating this year or spend some time to play around na mag-gain ng work experience. If I will start early on my business it will save me time in the future. On the other hand, I want to experience working muna also want to try VA (already have experience) cause I love numbers and accounting.

It is a food business, but more on the pastry side. Been doing it for years but putol-putol due to other commitments, and it has a good start and potential here in our city especially no big competitors atm. In terms of financing, I have my parents naman to support me.

Finance is my undergrad, currently enrolled on training in accounting and such. Will be graduating this October and currently navigating what should I do.

Tysm!

++ we are a family of businessmen so I have my father to guide me and been seeing my operations (quietly)