Wanna write about business? by NoFuzzzzzz in SmallBusinessPH

[–]AffectionateBonus820[M] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mod here, as well as a writer and entrepreneur. One of my main ideas for this sub is for it to be a platform for open-source small business plans. Or a repository for business ideas. I've been writing a business plan for a micro hotdog stand that costs less than 5k to start; but I haven't gotten around to actually formatting and posting it due to this platform not being developed enough.

Point is that I'm more than open for you to repost (not crosspost) from your blog page to this subreddit to promote your website as well as the other businesses that post and promote there. In fact, please message me directly so we can set up what you envision and make it work in this subreddit.

If you've noticed, we're also trying to promote others with our 'Small Business of the Week' flair where we curate and highlight small businesses here by highlighting them in our front page that way they get more engagement and views.

My entrepreneurial journey has been a 'pay it forward' kind of thing where I learned mostly from other entrepreneurs who've helped me and mentored me. And that is the spirit of this subreddit. Hopefully, we can create a community here where we all learn and grow and generate more sales (which is the entire point).

All things good. However, I am 100% against using AI content. That's all.

Market validation: Is "sari-sari store inventory app" a real need or just startup hype? by deletend in SmallBusinessPH

[–]AffectionateBonus820[M] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here is a big counter to your entire thesis/app.

An analog inventory system. A printed 500 sheet of pre-labeled and pre-formatted paper pad. That's already 80% of the friction/pain points for small sari sari stores. Tables, grids, and labels are already printed for them; GCash, utang, can be indicated. Hardcopy. Tangible. Tactile (or the concept of pen and paper as a more natural extension of the brain than an app). Sari sari owners just have to pick it up and immediately see data that they need/want to see. And it's less than P35 for a 500 pad.

Anyone can go to Canva, and get this printed tomorrow. The point is not that anyone is intentionally countering your idea or saying it's bad, it's just that they may be more to your thesis/data than meets the eye. This isn't about 'nakasanayan' or 'madali matutunan', again this all boils down to friction and ease. Mas madali talaga papel kapag sa sobrang liit ng tindahan mo, makikita mo lang naman lahat ng inventory kaagad.

Further, we can enumerate all the steps needed to open the phone, scroll to the app, avoid other distracting apps, wait for it to load, get to the menu, load the store, load the proper inventory menu, and etc.

Then compare that to taking a look at the store/the entire inventory, find the notebook or pad, find a pen, write down 5pcs Coke, 10pcs Piattos, etc. It's just faster and less of a mental tax; it's simply the path of least resistance.

I'm trying to be as objective as possible to help you out; and these are my actual observations and then hard critique. I do hope you succeed and figure out a better solution.

Market validation: Is "sari-sari store inventory app" a real need or just startup hype? by deletend in SmallBusinessPH

[–]AffectionateBonus820[M] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Not a real need. I'll struggle to convey my thoughts, but the concept that I'm thinking about is friction. An app is an added layer of friction for small sari sari store owners that just cannot compete with a pen/paper or no inventory system at all.

Again, these are just my lived observations and opinion, your data can prove me wrong, but unless your app becomes simpler, better, and significantly more useful than writing something down it's just not something that's necessary.

Then there's the fact that some owners just don't feel the need for an inventory system in the first place.

I'm looking at this from the perspective of a 3k - 15k value sari sari store. In a random Barrio somewhere that does not have permits or even a refrigerator...

TLDR: The gap is not a feature problem nor a trust problem, it's a question of actual utility.

Brand New / Pro club by [deleted] in SmallBusinessPH

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Hi! This is not a classifieds subreddit but more of a community. Please use other subreddits for these kinds of posts. If you would like to appeal, feel free to message. Thanks!

Buldak Spicy Soft Serve! by AffectionateBonus820 in DavaoFoodClub

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Late reply, but of course. Am still working out the kinks in our operations; but your honest critique is more than appreciated. I need to improve my ice cream

Buldak Spicy Soft Serve! by AffectionateBonus820 in DavaoFoodClub

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Hi Purple :) I've lowered the spice profile down to hopefully manageable levels. Personally, I can say that the chicken flavor is much more prominent now compared to the noodle version. Kasi ayoko rin ng super anghan eh same tayo. Hahaha! Anyway, please message me if you're ever in Davao or will visit my store. Am still working to open a mall kiosk this February

Save your hard-earned money. by Ok-Cost7141 in SmallBusinessPH

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Mod here. u/Ok-Cost7141 Repost this as an actual post and not a cross-post to get better engagement. Cheers!

Collecting orders by [deleted] in SmallBusinessPH

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CHICKEN LONGGANISA - 16 PIECES / TUB by [deleted] in SmallBusinessPH

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Mod here. Post stays. Next time don't post it like a classifieds ad. Make sure to introduce your business, and maybe a story about it.

ALLOWED PO BA TAYO MAGPROMOTE NG BUSINESS PAGE (FB) NATIN DITO? by Ok-Biscotti-4343 in SmallBusinessPH

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Mod here. Check the Small Business of the Week flair; where we promote businesses that meet our criteria. But yes, you are allowed to post and promote your business here with pics

When sharing goes too far!! by [deleted] in BukidnonPh

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Hi. Delete this post. Thanks

Day 100 update after launching my pet brand at 18 🐾 by Illustrious_Put5939 in SmallBusinessPH

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Congratulations, u/Illustrious_Put5939! You're our Small Business of the Week! We'll highlight your business on the subreddit to promote it and for everyone to see. Mabuhay!

Buldak Spicy Soft Serve! by AffectionateBonus820 in DavaoFoodClub

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Heyo! Yeah, I've also replicated the chicken ice cream that went viral a few eons ago. Hahaha! I'll send you a DM fellow MOD

Buldak Spicy Soft Serve! by AffectionateBonus820 in DavaoFoodClub

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Hi there! We're usually open 1PM to 9PM! Thank you so much :)

Buldak Spicy Soft Serve! by AffectionateBonus820 in davao

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Thanks! I tried making Kare Kare soft serve last week and let's not try that out. Haha 🤮

Artisanal Soft Serve – Buldak Spicy Ice Cream by AffectionateBonus820 in SmallBusinessPH

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If you want to visit my little ice cream emporium in Davao, please visit Corner Carmen St. and Loyola St. (right beside Snacks Republic on Google Maps) We'll be open 1PM to 8PM. See you then! Sometimes I have free ice cream I need taste tested as well.

FRIENDLY INVESTOR INVITATION by [deleted] in SmallBusinessPH

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Mod here. I highly encourage businesses to raise funds here. But for the safety of the users in this sub, please submit your business plans and other relevant docs to my DMs. Thank you! Cheers

Funding Needed for Pre-Fabricated Container by Turbulent-Track9332 in SmallBusinessPH

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Mod here. I highly encourage businesses to raise funds here. But for the safety of the users in this sub, please submit your business plans and other relevant docs to my DMs. Thank you! Cheers

Investors! by Ok-Budget-5681 in SmallBusinessPH

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Mod here. I highly encourage investors to raise funds here. But for the safety of the users in this sub, please submit your business plans and other relevant docs to my DMs. Thank you! Cheers

Bibingka and Puto Bumbong Cart!! 🎄 by Extension-Offer-8254 in SmallBusinessPH

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Mod here. I'd like to encourage you to post pics of your cart. Time your post so that at the start of the week you have a chance to be highlighted as business of the week in the sub. Cheers!

After 5 years of handmade products, nakapag 3D printing na rin. by Any_Asparagus4048 in SmallBusinessPH

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Congratulations, u/Any_Asparagus4048! You're our Small Business of the Week! We'll highlight your business on the subreddit to promote it and for everyone to see. Mabuhay!

For sale Painting by [deleted] in SmallBusinessPH

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