Aug 18 2008
Online business venture.
I am thinking of putting up an online business that could provide extra income for families back home in the Philippines. I am trying to gather ideas to what types of business we could put up online that would generate income for our families back home. I have already done my research on most of the requirements which includes setting up an online store, accepting credit card processing over the web providing merchant services and arranging shipping from anywhere in the world should we decide to sell products rather than services. I remember Tommy Lavarias having export quality capiz factory with his wife Joy. I am currently unsure if that business still exists to this day. That’s one idea. Any others?
We have a lot of resources in the Philippines or the U.S. that we could use to either sell online or through a brick-and-mortar store in Manila. I remember a friend of Ate Josie who comes and visits the US every year, goes to Flea Markets all summer long and ships all the goods back to the Philippines to be sold. That’s a great idea as well if someone is willing to scour Flea Markets and Yard Sales for products or clothing. But, I don’t believe anyone here has the time to do that.
How about selling “errand services” for people who are based in the U.S. who needs things taken care of in the Philippines? We can offer that service too. As long as we can truthfully provide a service, we could apply for a merchant account and accept credit cards as payment and off we go. There are bountiful opportunities awaiting everyone online. It’s not rocket science as one would think. I know of people making $200.00 per month blogging. If you’re in the Philippines, you can blog and earn nine thousand pesos simply from blogging. So there definitely are legitimate online opportunities one can take to earn a living without having to leave the Philippines. Anyone game for this?
