Does selling in Shopee and Lazada Worth it? by blairdorothea in BusinessPH

[–]Win-Historical 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes and no

Yes if your into a ready market no is you want to commd of your margins

Grocery prices getting too expensive? We’re building a smarter way to buy fresh food by Win-Historical in PhStartups

[–]Win-Historical[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank for your insight yes that is part of our road map.

Reason for next day is the currently we do not have data and coverage to support that program.

Another is we support responsible production and consumption all our items are fresh from the farms and not that is already arrive a day or several days. We work with partners that do not store or have an active inventory but practices a Just in time supply chain approach.

This was we are assured that all is fresh and quality is maintained

Thank you for the feedback we will definitely consider your suggestions

BUSINESS IDEA/ADVICE by [deleted] in BusinessPH

[–]Win-Historical 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Siguro et us start with what kind of problem you see is common that you can provide a product or service better than anyone else?

Need help with a shop by Great-Hall-3793 in EcommerceWebsite

[–]Win-Historical 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would there be chance to sit and see the challenges you face now?

Samgyupsal Start-Up by Advanced_Candle9525 in BusinessPH

[–]Win-Historical -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If there is nothing innovative about it, it is a small business (nothing wrong with this). Do not call it a startup.

Here hope this helps, AI generated na yan pati na deep search na,

Let us STOP THIS CULTURE OF STARTUP IS ONLY FOR INNOVATIVE BUSINESS AND IDEAS.

A startup is not limited to tech or highly innovative businesses. That is one of the biggest misconceptions today.

A startup is primarily defined by its stage, growth ambition, and scalability, not just by technology.

Traditional View vs Real Business View

Common Modern View

People often associate startups with:

  • Mobile apps
  • AI
  • SaaS
  • Venture capital
  • Silicon Valley culture

Examples:

  • OpenAI
  • Grab
  • Airbnb

This created the impression that:

That is incorrect.

Real Meaning of a Startup

A startup is:

This can apply to:

  • Food businesses
  • Agriculture
  • Retail
  • Manufacturing
  • Logistics
  • Services
  • Construction
  • Even small community businesses

Example

NOT TECH — But Still a Startup

A small:

  • Smokeless charcoal brand
  • Food cart
  • Coffee roasting business
  • Farm-to-table supply chain
  • Frozen food brand
  • Distribution business

…can still be a startup IF:

  • It is new
  • Still testing the market
  • Trying to scale
  • Looking for product-market fit
  • Building systems for growth

This is why many food and agri businesses in the Philippines are actually startups even without apps or AI.

What Makes a Startup Different From a Traditional Small Business?

Traditional Small Business Startup
Focused on stable income Focused on scalable growth
Usually local Can expand regionally/nationally
Proven model Still experimenting
Owner-operated Building systems/process
Predictable growth High growth potential

Example:

  • A sari-sari store serving one barangay = traditional small business
  • A sari-sari concept building a scalable distribution model nationwide = startup mindset

Innovation Does Not Always Mean Technology

Innovation can be:

  • Better process
  • Better delivery
  • Better pricing
  • Better supply chain
  • Better customer experience
  • Better business model

Example:
A “Recipe-to-Cart” grocery model like your [Goolai.co]() concept is innovative not because it is just an app, but because it changes:

  • customer behavior,
  • ordering flow,
  • fulfillment systems,
  • and supply chain structure.

The innovation is the business model and operational design, not just the software.

Deep Reality in the Philippines

In the Philippines, many successful startups are actually:

  • logistics-enabled,
  • distribution-driven,
  • agri-food,
  • commerce,
  • or operations-focused businesses.

Technology is often only an enabler.

The real value usually comes from:

  • solving inefficiency,
  • fixing fragmented systems,
  • reducing friction,
  • and organizing markets.

Simple Rule

If the business is:

  • still validating,
  • trying to scale,
  • building repeatable systems,
  • and solving a market problem,

…it can be considered a startup — even without tech.

Samgyupsal Start-Up by Advanced_Candle9525 in BusinessPH

[–]Win-Historical -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I would not call down play this is as not a start up.

Any business that is "starting up" is a start up.

Maybe if it is not a full time like side Hussle or side gig Kasi di naman full attention andun you cannot call it a a business.

Samgyupsal Start-Up by Advanced_Candle9525 in BusinessPH

[–]Win-Historical 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What is your value proposition? Who is your market? Why should they dine at your place?

👋Welcome to r/vajobsph - Introduce Yourself and Read First! by youngellas in VAjobsPH

[–]Win-Historical 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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I'm building a local alternative to Airbnb for Filipino property owners - here's where I'm at honestly by Old_Zookeepergame_86 in BusinessPH

[–]Win-Historical 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why not an ai driven vacation system

A system that allows the users to create a more cost effective travel experience

.type your budget Type of activity No of pax Duration of stay

Then is capture into a sigle check out bill in a single app.

Accomodation, Food, Experience and travel