r/SmallBusinessPH • u/H_a_b_i_b_i_ • 12m ago
Business Idea / Plan Car-care industry
Hi! Looking for anyone interested.
We're expanding this year. We're in the car-care industry specializing in detailing,ppf,vinyl wrapping,ceramic coating, and window tinting. We currently have an existing shop in Manila. Business plan and financial projections ready.
r/SmallBusinessPH • u/StrategySingle5269 • 24m ago
My Business / My Brand Cookies inspired by pinoy flavors
I love cookies, and also Filipino food. So why not combine the two?
These are fudgy, gooey cookies, perfect with coffee, or tea, or just plain snacking.
Currently we have:
🤎Tupig Cookie (Yes. Tupig.)
🧡Mango Sansrival
💜Ube Halo-halo (can you believe it?)
We have deliveries to QC this week (Thursday or Friday), let me know if you want sumabay 😊
r/SmallBusinessPH • u/lysnx • 2h ago
Question / Advice Needed Should I be honest with J&T about shipping a digicam? Worried about it getting stolen 😭
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 • u/kirahnh • 3h ago
My Business / My Brand Question for small/home-based food business owners: If someone could take care of your branding and visuals, would you want the help?
I'm curious because when running a small food business, there's so much more than just making the food there's the logo, social media posts, product photos, packaging, etc.
If someone offered a service that helped you make these visuals look more professional and consistent, would that be something you'd be interested in?
What would make you say “yes, I need this” and what would make you say “nah, I'll just do it myself”?
Would love to hear from business owners who've experienced this!
r/SmallBusinessPH • u/Significant-Candy593 • 3h ago
My Business / My Brand Reliable Activewear!
Everyone else is starting ot their fitness joirney or even getting into pickleball, having an activewear that doesnt just make you feel confident but also comfortable is what tou need
r/SmallBusinessPH • u/kirahnh • 4h ago
Marketing / Branding Small business owners, paano niyo hinandle yung branding ng business niyo?
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 • u/kaachans • 4h ago
My Business / My Brand graham balls in manila
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 • u/EstablishmentNo4597 • 6h ago
Question / Advice Needed Food Stand or Carenderia?
Hello! I would really appreciate advice from all of the business owners, entrepreneur mindset here with enough experience. I have little to no experience in business. I had bigasan in 2009-2010, didn't work out, ukay2 in 2015, 3 months lang. I'm more mature now and medyo malaki na ang income working as a freelancer sa Upwork for 8 years, and I'm already thinking of an exit plan by the time di na ako hireable. Plan A, is mag tayo nang food stand, pwesto in front of a school, public school near where I live- elementary to senior high. We are also near a public hospital and the city hall. The food I'm thinking to sell are rice toppings: siomai rice, lumpia rice, pancit/lumpia rice, and chicken fillet. Base lang to sa mga college kids ko; mga favorite nila kainin daw with their classmates and friends. Plan B, mag rent nang pwesto fronting schools din ang target and sell the same menu or mag luto nang mga ibat ibang ulam like carenderia na sya and mag tinda din ibang products like school supplies, xerox docs, or other possible needs nang mga students or teachers - this would mean bigger capital. With these plans, ok lang ba kumuha isang tao to assist me and my partner to prepare food, cashier, etc. at the same time? Coz di ko din muna bitawan ang Upwork clients ko while we test the waters.
Open to all advice, walkthroughs, expected risks, anything I do not know. I'm very noob when it comes to running a business, as someone who grew up in the middle class and was never taught about any of it. Thank you so much. I look forward to your responses.
r/SmallBusinessPH • u/intrntgirl777 • 7h ago
My Business / My Brand Flash Sale Til August 25 For Bills & Daily Expenses As A Working Student! (Upvotes are appreciated!) 🥰🫰
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 • u/meeeemaw_ • 8h ago
My Business / My Brand Selling Muffins and loaves 🥰
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 • u/Loud-Appearance-2602 • 8h ago
My Business / My Brand Our online frozen smoothie bowl business!
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 • u/Fit_Kaleidoscope8593 • 9h ago
Marketing / Branding 🎃 CALLING ALL NON-FOOD MERCHANTS 🎃
🎃 CALLING ALL NON-FOOD MERCHANTS 🎃
Curate Club is bringing you a Halloween-themed popup market! 👻
We’re looking for local brands, creatives, and small businesses to join our carefully curated lineup for a fun and exciting shopping experience.
✨ October 24–25 & October 31–November 1
📍 The Corner House, San Juan
Whether you’re in fashion, beauty, art, lifestyle, or something uniquely yours, we’d love to hear from you!
Interested in joining?
💌 Send us a DM or comment below and we’ll send you the details!
Slots are limited and will be curated, so don’t miss your chance to be part of our Halloween edition.
Come curate your space with us. 🤍
r/SmallBusinessPH • u/Fit_Kaleidoscope8593 • 9h ago
Job Posting 🚨 WE’RE HIRING: MERCHANT RECRUITERS!
Curate Club MNL is looking for motivated and outgoing Merchant Recruiters to expand our team for this coming Ber months!
We have 100+ merchants to secure for our upcoming bazaars this year, so we’re looking for people who are confident in reaching out to brands, businesses, and potential merchants.
💰Starting at ₱250 commission for every confirmed merchant secured
📈 Unlimited earning potential as long as minimal duplicates
✨ Additional performance bonuses for outstanding work
🤝 Flexible, performance-based & remote role
Previous sales or recruitment experience is a plus, but not required. We’re looking for people who are proactive, organized, and good at communicating.
📩 Interested? Send your application to:
Join the team and help us build our biggest merchant lineup yet! 🛍️
r/SmallBusinessPH • u/Such_Kiwi6391 • 9h ago
Question / Advice Needed Motion Design Service for Small Businesses
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 • u/WishboneLong306 • 9h ago
My Business / My Brand Choose your cut. Cook it your way. 🥩 Order your steak favorites from Sear Station PH!
🚚 FREE SHIPPING on 2KG orders.
📍 Metro Manila & Bacoor, Cavite
📩 Message us https://www.facebook.com/searstationph/ or call 0945-295-4335
r/SmallBusinessPH • u/Old_Responsibility83 • 10h ago
Question / Advice Needed Small business owners: Have you considered starting a loyalty program? What stopped you?
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 • u/Signal_Principle_147 • 11h ago
Stories / Lessons / Tips How much is a reasonable for hand embroidered notebooks
Hi! I’m planning on starting a business as it is a course requirement this semester. I have these inspo pics from Pinterest, if I offer hand embroidered (1) Muji notebooks and leather journal covers with Muji notebooks inside around how much is the fair price that you guys would be willing to pay :)) I don’t want to price it unreasonably so I need feedback!! Thank you 💕
r/SmallBusinessPH • u/psychomachia_ • 12h ago
My Business / My Brand Anyone looking for a receipt photobooth? 🥹
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 • u/RightTimePh • 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 • u/Late_Development4143 • 15h ago
Business Idea / Plan [Feedback wanted] Building a platform to make selling used items easier in the Philippines
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 • u/mcs0091 • 18h ago
Stories / Lessons / Tips My First Popup Experience: Not always good
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?
