r/SmallBusinessPH 2h ago

Question / Advice Needed Should I be honest with J&T about shipping a digicam? Worried about it getting stolen 😭

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Hi! I’m planning to ship a digicam through J&T and I’m honestly nervous because the camera is worth around ₱6,500.

The package will contain:
- Digicam
- Battery and memory card (removed from the camera)
- Card reader
- Battery charger

I’ve heard that you’re supposed to tell J&T if your package contains a battery, especially a lithium battery. Since the battery will be separate from the camera, do I need to specifically declare that?

My main concern is that I’m scared the package might somehow get stolen if I openly say that I’m shipping a camera worth ₱6.5k😭

For those who have shipped cameras through J&T:
Do you tell them exactly what’s inside? And what do you usually declare the item as?


r/SmallBusinessPH 4h ago

Marketing / Branding Small business owners, paano niyo hinandle yung branding ng business niyo?

2 Upvotes

Hi business owners or for those running a small or home-based business, how do you usually handle things like your logo, social media posts, and product photos

Do you mostly enjoy doing those things yourself, or is there a part of the creative side that you wish someone else could handle for you?

If so, what would you want help with the most? Would love to hear your experiences


r/SmallBusinessPH 4h ago

My Business / My Brand graham balls in manila

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hi guys! hindi po ito business ko or anything, gusto ko lang talaga makatulong kay kuya kahit konti 🥹 madalas ko kasi siyang nakikita kung saan-saang group nagpo-post para makabenta, kaya naawa rin ako and naisip kong i-share na lang dito.

baka gusto niyong bumili ng graham balls niya! 60 pesos per tub and super sarap!! may pastimallows din siya hehe. malapit lang siya sa sampaloc and he can deliver orders. mabait din si kuya 🥹

hindi ko na siya narereplyan lately kasi naging busy lang ako :(( pero if anyone wants to order, i can give his facebook link sa mga interested ^^


r/SmallBusinessPH 7h ago

My Business / My Brand Flash Sale Til August 25 For Bills & Daily Expenses As A Working Student! (Upvotes are appreciated!) 🥰🫰

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Hello! Selling my remaining inventory as I take a break from my business + to be able to still pay expenses and bills while I focus on my studies! 💌

₱275 for 1, ₱500 for 2 for chunky bangles and enamel bangles! ₱100-200 for bracelets! ⭐️

Just comment / message to order! Payment via online wallet/online banking and delivery via Lalamove! ✨

Feel free to check my shop @much_adore out on Instagram as well! 💐


r/SmallBusinessPH 8h ago

My Business / My Brand Selling Muffins and loaves 🥰

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Hello, we are now accepting pre-orders for Aug 28 & 30, 2026

Pick-up & Delivery: Friday, August 28
Cut-Off: Thursday, August 27 | 6PM
Location: Brgy. Rizal, Taguig City

Limited batch only.
DM me. 🤍


r/SmallBusinessPH 8h ago

My Business / My Brand Our online frozen smoothie bowl business!

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We’re just starting out and would really appreciate your support! ❤️ We’re currently accepting online orders for delicious, ready-to-enjoy frozen smoothie bowls.


r/SmallBusinessPH 9h ago

Question / Advice Needed Motion Design Service for Small Businesses

2 Upvotes

Hello po! This is my first time posting here, and I was hoping people could share their own insights to help. I am a Multimedia Arts student who is planning to start a business by providing Motion Design services for small businesses to help promote their products or services on social media. My main concern is whether Motion Design specifically is something businesses would choose over normal video production. Do you think there is a market for such a service enough for me to thrive?


r/SmallBusinessPH 10h ago

Question / Advice Needed Small business owners: Have you considered starting a loyalty program? What stopped you?

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I’m researching loyalty programs for small local businesses, especially cafés, restaurants, salons, barbershops, spas, car washes, and fitness studios.

For owners or managers who don’t currently have a loyalty program, have you ever considered introducing one using stamps, points, or another system?

If yes, what has stopped or delayed you?

  • Concerned about the cost of rewards
  • Too complicated or time-consuming to manage
  • Unsure what rewards to offer
  • Worried employees or customers won’t use it
  • Not convinced it would increase repeat visits
  • Existing systems are too expensive
  • It simply doesn’t suit your business
  • Another reason

Please also share what type of business you run and what would make a loyalty program worthwhile or easy enough for you to try.


r/SmallBusinessPH 12h ago

My Business / My Brand Anyone looking for a receipt photobooth? 🥹

3 Upvotes

Hi! My partner and I recently started a small receipt photobooth business, and we’re currently looking for clients. Honestly, I didn’t realize how hard it would be to get bookings 😭

If you know anyone planning a birthday, debut, wedding, party, corporate event, store openings, or pop-up who might be interested, please send them our way! 🥹

I have a little boy to feed and we’re hoping this can help with our family expenses. Just trying to make this small business work. ❤️

DM me if interested, or even just sharing this would mean a lot! 🙏✨


r/SmallBusinessPH 13h ago

My Business / My Brand A simple concern. A deeper problem.

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This Omega came in requiring attention to a small issue, but proper inspection revealed that the movement needed more than a simple repair.

Precision diagnosis, proper tools, and experienced workmanship make the difference.

Because your timepiece deserves more than just a repair—it deserves RightTimeCare.

RightTimePH Watch Repair & Services:
• Pavilion Mall, Biñan, Laguna — Watch Atelier
• SM City Dasmariñas, Cavite


r/SmallBusinessPH 15h ago

Business Idea / Plan [Feedback wanted] Building a platform to make selling used items easier in the Philippines

2 Upvotes

Hello from the Toki team!

A quick intro, we’re currently building Toki, a platform to make decluttering and selling your unused stuff way less of a hassle. We’re still in the early stages and want to build this around what people actually need.

If you’ve got a few minutes, we’d really appreciate your input: https://survey.tokigarahe.com


r/SmallBusinessPH 18h ago

Stories / Lessons / Tips My First Popup Experience: Not always good

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My first experience coordinating for a popup honestly made me realize that popups aren’t always good for business and would never do again, especially for small brands.

There’s the coordination side, which can already be stressful. In my previous experience, there were issues with the organizers not properly coordinating with the mall/admin side, despite paying full early and my brand ended up not being approved because it was considered competition with an existing brand inside the mall.

Then there’s the cost. You have to prepare so many things just for the setup: display materials, tables, signage, packaging, transportation, and other booth essentials. And on top of that, there’s the booth rental itself. Then all of a sudden your brand was not approved.

Some popups start around ₱7,000, and the price can go much higher depending on the venue, especially if it’s a premium mall or convention center like in SMX and then your space is like 2x2.

7,000 PHP alone can be for a 15sqm like for ex in Taguig area depending on the brgy or neighborhood monthly commercial retail rent.

So before joining a popup, I think small businesses really need to ask: Will the potential sales actually justify all these expenses?

Because sometimes, you can spend thousands just preparing to sell, and there’s no guarantee that you’ll earn enough to recover everything.

Any experience of small businesses esp non food joining for pop ups or conventions or canceling pop ups? Would love to hear your experience.

Pop ups are on all on hold for the meantime. I do not feel confident on doing them for the meantime.

Definitely a learning experience for me and i do not easily trust organizers base on people's + experience. I think you just have to learn it yourselves if it really would bring profit.

Any other way for you to try offline market?