“Start small, think big. Don’t worry about too many things at once. Take a handful of simple things to begin with, and then progress to more complex ones. Think about not just tomorrow, but the future. Put a ding in the universe.” – Steve Jobs This quote mirrors the entrepreneurial journey of the 39-year-old Luisito continue reading : Bong’s Food Products Manufacturing: The Hopeful Story of a Budding Entrepreneur
Tailoring green ideas into reality
With her great ambition of owning a business that will not only make her financially independent but also will give her an opportunity to make a difference, Ma. Gina “Heba” A. Aloush is a micro-entrepreneur from Calauan, Laguna who manufactures eco-friendly products such as feminine pads and cotton pads. She has proven that lack of continue reading : Tailoring green ideas into reality
Perolina Original Shing-A-Ling: A Silver Lining in Strands of Noodles
We Filipinos are known to be food lovers, not to mention our talents to turn a simple ingredient and make it into a dish or a snack to match our favorite drinks. Who could have thought that you can turn a noodle into a snack? In Laguna, there’s one famous snack made from fried Chinese continue reading : Perolina Original Shing-A-Ling: A Silver Lining in Strands of Noodles
BUKOs of you, some lives have changed
Before he joined the Kapatid Mentor Micro Enterprise (KMME) Program, Sir Jerry was an Overseas Filipino Worker for four (4) years. He was forced to go back to the Philippines due to coup d’etat in a Southeast Asian country which affected his employment. Then he started retailing business and operated five (5) pasalubong stores for continue reading : BUKOs of you, some lives have changed
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What a Fruitful Mistake
As inspired by her mother who retails fresh fruits, Ms. Mariejoy “Joy” Abordo got an idea to produce fresh fruit juices. In 2017, she established her own business and named it “Fruitjoy Enterprises”. Back then, she had no business plan and didn’t know how to properly run a business. All she knew was blend fresh continue reading : What a Fruitful Mistake
Mr. Mimi’s Kitchen
It was two years ago when I informally established Mr. Mimi‘s Kitchen in my humble kitchen to let my time pass and to mend my broken heart as my husband passed away year 2015. I needed something to cope up. Something to drive me busy. And since food is my no. 1 passion, I thought continue reading : Mr. Mimi’s Kitchen
Batangas Coffee, Grains, and Pasalubong Center
Batangas Coffee, Grains, and Pasalubong Center started on March 26, 2015. My husband and I are partners in growing our new business. I am a Registered Nurse by profession and he comes from one of the families who pioneered the coffee industry here in Lipa, Batangas. However, both of us are new to handling our continue reading : Batangas Coffee, Grains, and Pasalubong Center
Fruit of Hard Work
Mrs. Ananias Belen Montefalcon of Annie Nestor Food Products started her business of espasol making in 1980 at Barangay Yukos, Nagcarlan, Laguna. Ever since she was young, she was already aware of their family business which is espasol making. That is why espasol has become her favourite food every now and then. At the age continue reading : Fruit of Hard Work
Ben & Lyn Chocolate, Inc.
Ben & Lyn Chocolate, Inc. is a home-based enterprise from Agus-us, Indang, Cavite engaged in manufacturing/producing cacao-based products managed by a couple, Mr. Marvin Vidallon Vicedo and Ms. Irmalyn Astrero Vicedo (Marketing Director). This is the story of their growth and success. Ms. Irmalyn Astrero Vicedo, a native of Pangasinan, is a graduate of Bachelor continue reading : Ben & Lyn Chocolate, Inc.
Big Ben’s Kitchenette
Big Ben’s Kitchenette is famous for its very own version of “Adobo Style Longganisa” which came from the owner’s grandmother heirloom recipe enjoyed by a local Imuseños since 1950s. “Big Ben’s Gourmet Imus Longganisa” became a key driver for Imus Longganisa’s popularity, demand, and reputation as the healthiest longganisa. Through collective efforts to promote it continue reading : Big Ben’s Kitchenette