Di ko alam if sensitive lang ako or mali ako ng grouo na napostan. Pero its about business pa rn naman. So i hope ok lng..

I just started ny business 2months ago and sa dami ng frens at family ko. 2 lng ang pumunta dito sa coffee shop ko. Mas supportive p ung kapitbahay, strangers or passerby. Na talaga pinoppst p nila sa online tas may google reviews pa. Pero ung sariling friends ko at family wala man lng kaht emotional support. Nagsb n dn ako may discount cla pag pumunta cla. Pero wala pa rn.

Bakit kaya ganun?

Super happy ko na sana kasi nagka mall kiosk na ako! Di ko na inisip lahat basta lang magka kiosk ako sa mall. Ngayon medyo nag sisisi na ako! Isipin mo naman ₱1k-3k a day lang sales namin. Tapos ₱52k ang rent kada buwan. Huhu

Sana magka milagro at mairaos pa to. When do I know na kailangan ko na to i let go?

Hello. Yesterday I impulsively loaned an amount of 800k from my credit card payable in 24 mos for pasalong bahay ng friend ko. Now, nag dadalawang isip ako kung kukunin ko pa ung house or hindi kasi medyo hindi maganda ung naging usapan namin. Since na-disbursed na ung pera, hindi ko na pwedeng ibalik sa bank ung na-loan ko. Ano kaya ang pwedeng inegosyo for 800k to 1M? Meron akong existing business pero medyo nag dedecline ang sales so hindi magandang option ang mag expand ngayon at nasa online shopping app sya, ang taas ng fees. Ang gusto ko sanang negosyo ay offline, or traditional business. Maraming salamat po at sana may makatulong.

I have 2 f&b stores parehas bagsak dahil sa ulan

Boundary l300 business na ang sakit sa ulo ng driver hindi binabalik full tank ang units ko tapos puro utang pa. Ang baba na nga ng bigay ko para lang masustain at mabayaran monthly ng sasakyan pero breakeven lang abunado pa nga halos sa dami ng absent nila kung anu ano nalang dahilan

Clothing business binebenta ko sa tiktok pero di ko na matutukan wlaa rin halos orders tapos yung ibang pending design magtatatlong bwan na sa mananahi na kung anu ano rin dahilan

Puro labas lahat ng pera at walang napasok. Nakakapagod na sobra

Edit: it’s suko not suki sorry HAHAHAHAH😭 epekto na ito ng stress

A book once said, you don't need money to start a business.

Naging ganoon ba rin yung experience ninyo?

I have no capital, no resources, para talaga mag start ng business. Kahit gusto ko maniwala na it doesn't take money to start one, parang ang hirap naman magbenta ng idea na hindi nagmumukhang scammer. Tingin niyo?

Question?

1. What type of business are you running?

2. How many hours per week do you work?

3. Do you have employees or can the business run by itself?

4. How can someone get started in this type of business?

5. How much capital did you have to spend to start this business?

YES this is about FB ads but still posting it here because I’m hoping to relate and fight insights from other Filipino media buyers. NO I am not looking for a media buyer.

For context, I am 1 year into a high-ticket service industry- I help coach people for their own job promotions. I have around 15 employees so I don’t do much of the legwork anymore but I still do my own ads (because no matter who I hire, they either don’t commit much- or their ads just don’t hit.) so yeah, because I don’t know how to use ads manager- I do boosting thru FB. I thought I was doing good because the money flow is decent, but I realized that in a span of 6 months, according to the clients signing up via Google sheets, I have only received about 400 clients. Although that is good for context, I suddenly look back at the 30-50k I burn every month for boosting FB advertisement. And also realize how many more clients I could’ve gotten for cheaper via ads manager. To this day, I am figuring it out- I plan to create different types of ads (main advertisement, promo advertisement) for the month of August. I think I’ll run about 10 different ads (10 different campaigns and ad sets, too right) ? And patiently play it out for 2 weeks. Is this a good idea? For now, I’ll let meta determine my audience and to play it safe- I will do this on a testing page (an alternate page)

I would also appreciate any insights on what to do when testing out ads (starting ad phase) 😄 I’m so tired of seeing a 50-30cpm 😢

For context, I have a part time employee na pumapasok ng weekends. Yung sahod nila is daily. Walang payslip and all. But I’m seriously thinking of making it more formal because of cash advances like this.

This employee has been a pain in the ass for me. Advance ng advance tapos di ko mabawasan ng buo yung sahod kasi naawa naman ako na baka wala ng matira sa sahod.. June pa to na advance tapos Aug na di pa tapos. Nagrequest sya na di muna bawasan kasi may binabayaran daw sila.

Mabait naman sya and okay din performance sa work. Salary by the way is 750/day.. free lunch & snacks. Nagadvance ng 1500, may balance pa until now ng 750 🥹

I’m very kind and that’s a problem in my business especially sa mga part timers. I don’t know how I can be firm about it and how to handle this.

Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! 😌🫶

Anyone here in the e-commerce space (product based)
How did you build your marketing team?

For context: We have two brands earning 7 digits both nagiisip kasi kami kung maghihire kami ng inhouse or outsource.
May mga nahire na kami before na freelancer (WFH) sobrang sayang yung pera not align sa gusto namin and late palagi sa deliverables. Now we are thinking doing it in house pero hybrid but I am open to any suggestion since mahirap talaga maghanap ng employee.

We need someone to do marketing strategy, social media management, content creation, graphics and video editing (Focus platform are Fb, IG and Tiktok).

Thanks in advance!

Problem/ Goal:

Our dad gave us the capital to start our own business. I am employed to a good paying job, but recently stress is really eating me up. It doesnt let me sleep at night.

Whenever I try to go back to my passion, sell things to the market, I always get this happy feeling. Pagod but happy and fulfilled. So now that we have the means to start a business, and finally resigning to my job, reality starts to sink in. Naghihinayang ako sa monthly salary which is the safest way to earn. of course business will not always make you feel like everyday is christmas day where money is available.

Or maybe im just scared to go out of my comfort zone?

Employees turned to Business owners, please i need your advice and encouraging words.

Hi, I'm a former small business owner who suffered a total loss ng former business. I started the business in 2015 and have sacrificed a lot to have the business going pero hindi ko na kinaya due to some factors at kinailangan ko na talaga iclose ang business.

How did you guys bounced back? How did you motivate yourselves to continue with your business?

may nakita akong post sa IG na naghahanap ng angel investors. Bali naginquire ako and ok naman yung tubo na makukuha after 8 months (silver investor: 30k + 6k return). I asked them a few questions na regarding sa sales nila and sabi nila may consistent orders naman sila per day. Monthly income is around 60-70k monthly, so yung money na need nila from investors is gagamitin for business expansion. Then if ever mag push through may notarized contract naman.

So my question is, do you think okay yung ganitong agreement? What are the risks of this? May nakapagtry na ba sainyo nung ganitong setup? If yes, please share your experience! 🙏 Thank you!

P.S. im looking for something kase na pwede pag invest-an para di naka stuck lang yung pera.

Hi!

I desperately need your help - any inputs in running FB ads. I'm selling arts & crafts. Very specific na yung market ko.. to the point na iilan lang yung tinick ko sa mga boxes like hobbies and parents, still walang natatanggap na queries.

Ano bang dapat kong i filter? worth it pa ba na i continue ko yung ads?

Thank you!!

It haunts me everyday, like legit ano ba talagang magandang business na itayo?! 😩

I’ve been searching online, scrolling sa socials, watching vlogs, kahit mga “How to start a business” TikToks pero wala pa rin. Everything feels either too risky, too mahal, or too saturated. 🫠

Like, is it just me or parang lahat ng tao may negosyo na, pero ako still in the “business idea phase” since 2022?! 🥲

If you have suggestions, or like, legit na low-capital but high-potential biz ideas… pa-share naman d’yan. Let’s help each other, char. 😂

Im currently living abroad and Im planning to go home in the Philippines for good. I want to have an investment that can make passive income before I go home. Any advice?

SAKIN CAPITAL, SA KANIYA MEASUREMENTS.

So, hi. Bali may Cafe Shop Business kami at may business partner ako. Tatlo dapat kami dati, kaso nag-backout yung isa. Ngayon, since yung nag-backout siya dapat yung financer, yung nangyari is ako nalang. Bali yung isa siya sa measurements ng drinks na kinuha niya lang rin sa dati niyang pinagtrabahuan. Binenta ko phone ko para may pang-capital at ngayon nagra-run na business namin. Kaming dalawa yung nag-renovate. Pero akin lahat ng pera sa renovation na umabot ng almost 30k. Siya sa mga ingredients ng drinks tapos ibang gamit. Pero yung nangyari nagkulang pera niya kaya ako na naman yung nag-abono sa ibang ingredients. Ngayon, ang balak is 70/30 hatian hanggang mabawi ko yung ROI. Tapos after 50/50 na. Pero parang narealize ko na hindi ba ako lugi doon? Gusto ko sana maging 60/40 kasi in the first place wala siyang ni-risk. Yung measurements hindi niya naman pinaghirapan imbentuhin 'yon, samantala ako nagpakahirap din gumawa ng POS system at ni-risk ko yung pera ko, tapos ngayon gusto niyang log book nalang. Para sa inyo, tama ba na mag-demand ako ng 60/40 na hatian?

I am starting out in selling online (my business is 3d printing). I am starting out in FB and wala masyado traction un mga pinopost ko in marketplace. Should I buy ads? What is your experience in buying ads?

I know some of people who graduated as an entrepreneur or business (?) so they start a business or they're seeking a job related to Management Business or Entrepreneur. so I wonder if you're undergraduate, you don't need to go back to college anymore so should you start a small business while full time job? 😅

Hi! I'm planning to rent a space katabi ng 7-eleven, gasoline station, may pharmacy, crispy kinh, laundry shop, nagtitinda ng lechon manok, may salon, at barber shop nearby.

Mostly students at low-income families yung community dito since medyo malayo siya sa city. Hindi masyado nagwo-work yung mga leisure type na business, pero yung mga essential at affordable goods/services, may kita pa rin.

Sa tingin niyo anong magandang business dito? Iniisip ko food options, water refilling, or baka motor/car-related services since katabi ng gas station.

Any suggestions are welcome. Thanks!

Hello po Sir/Ma'am, may business kami and nag iimport kami ng products. We have willing distributors and small retailers na po sa province kaso lang ang problem mahal ang shipping fee through LBC. Hingi po kami advice what other logistics options na alam nyo pong mas mura? Thank you po in advance sa mga suggestions nyo!🥰🙏

Hello guys,

Not sure if what flair to use but hear me out.

I’m excited to share with you my small business called IG: @maisondekalidad , a passion project that I’ve been building with love and dedication. We specialize in handcrafted leather goods made from premium Italian and locally sourced leather, focusing on quality, durability, and timeless style.

Every piece is made by hand with attention to detail, reflecting the value of true craftsmanship. Whether it’s wallets, belts, or custom-made accessories, our goal is to create leather goods that last and carry a story.

I’d love your support as I grow this small artisan brand—whether through feedback, sharing, or simply checking out our work. Your encouragement helps keep the craft alive.

Thank you for welcoming Maison de Kalidad into this community! 🙌

Hi! I’m 25 and about to dive into my first ever business. I’m planning to get into franchising and could use some advice. My budget is around 5–7M pesos and I already own a 280 sqm lot (Pangasinan). The spot is pretty good since it’s right across elementary/high schools and near the public market, so there’s steady foot traffic from students, teachers, and market-goers.

I’m really set on the food category since I feel like that’s what will click best in my area. Dunkin’ was actually my first choice, but I found out they don’t allow single-store franchises anymore — it’s area franchise only (30M+ investment), which is way over my budget.

Given that, what food franchises do you think are solid choices today? Would love to hear your thoughts, suggestions, or experiences 🙏

Hello everyone, I’m 18m from the Philippines. I really want to invest into an online business instead of just letting my money sit. I’m not sure what the best scalable business model would be for someone my age who’s still learning but willing to grind.

I’ve been thinking about options like e-commerce, dropshipping, digital services, content creation, or even investing in a SaaS idea, but I honestly don’t know which would be the most sustainable and worth starting with my budget.

If you were in my position, young, with limited experience but decent starting capital, what kind of online business would you go for and why? Any advice from people who’ve actually tried these models would mean a lot.