Feliz Grace Bueno
September 22, 2022

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Most successful entrepreneurs start small, and they put in the work to make their success happen. From reselling items, to taking custom orders, you can start your small business even at home!

Here are 4 benefits of starting your Business:

1.) Personal Fulfillment - Working for someone else can be less enjoyable and meaningful than owning and operating your own business. It’s a colossal achievement to launch a venture, more so to have it grow into a prolific project.

2.) Independence and Flexibility - As the boss of your business, all things depend on your decision. You control your time, and how you can make it productive.

3.) Money - It is a risk because in every business there is a capital, but always remember it depends on you if you want to lose it or to make a profit of it.

4.) Helping others - Launching even a small enterprise opens up employment opportunities for those who cannot join larger companies. Even as small businesses, you get to help the economy with streams of revenue and increased employment.


5 businesses you can start with a low capital:

1.) Sari-Sari Store - In everyday life, Sari-sari stores are the stores we run to for smaller portions of goods (“tingi”) that grocery stores and supermarkets rarely offer.

Capital needed: 30,000 to 50,000,

The more products you have, the more people will opt to buy from your store.

Equipment needed: Commercial place where many people will see your stores and Inventory application so you can check your products. You can also opt to free up a small space in your home, such as your garage or at the front gate. Just keep it secured all day!

Skills needed: Customer service, inventory, basic bookkeeping.


2.) Pre-packaged meals - If you have a passion for cooking, then this business could be the one for you. Students, employees, and people who don’t have time to cook are some customers you can have in this business.

Capital needed: At least P5,000 per week for ingredients, containers, and utensils.

Equipment needed: Aside from kitchen equipment, you also need to invest in disposable containers and utensils.

Skills needed: Cooking, communication skills.

Any relevant information: Make sure that everything you cook and sell is freshly prepared. Secure a selling permit in the area if required. Other health-related permits may apply.


3.) School/Office Supplies - a kind of business that focuses on stationery and craft supplies, usually for schools.

Capital needed: 20,000 to 50,000

Equipment needed: Commercial space, shelving

Skills needed: Customer service, inventory, basic bookkeeping


4.) Flower Retailers - almost the same with the fireworks retailers, a business that has a contract with the farmer then sells to their suppliers.

Capital needed: 40,000 to 60,000

Equipment needed: Delivery vehicle, and flower storage for special types of flowers that may require colder temperatures

Skills needed: Customer service, inventory, basic bookkeeping

Any relevant information: Sales may be seasonal, depending on events and occasions


5.) Graphic Design and Art Commissions - You can start this business if you have a knack for creating eye-catching ads or making custom digital art.

Capital needed: 25,000 to 50,000.

Equipment needed: A device (tablet, computer, or laptop), Internet connection, and graphic design software (example: Adobe Photoshop, Procreate).

Skills needed: Art skills, Advertising knowledge,Multi-tasking

Any relevant information: You can find your clients in freelancing platforms like Fiverr, Onlinejobs, Upwork, Freelancer, and Social Media platforms. You may need to do research for proper pricing.

Operating a business isn’t easy, but it’s fulfilling once you get the fruits of your hard work. It’ll take careful planning, opportunity-seeking, strategizing, and tedious execution to make your project work. While it seems daunting at the start, you can always opt to test out concepts first before diving head-first.

We must also always remember to keep operations ethical. One of the greatest factors in ensuring success in your ventures is building and growing good relationships with your customers and employees. It all comes down to the value we provide.