EA Guzman shares tips for starting entrepreneurs
Kapuso actor Edgar Allan Guzman recently opened his online food business called “Adobong Tuyo,” with his mom.
The actor told GMANetwork.com that the idea stemmed from his love for eating his mom's homemade meals.
With its successful run, EA shared five tips that he's learned when opening his online start-up.
1. Be wise when making monetary decisions
EA said, "Maging wise ka sa pagdedesisyon--when it comes to your business, your money, and the quality ng products mo."
To explain, make calculated decisions when it comes to shelling out your money. We all want to become wise entrepreneurs and we can get there if we only trust the process.
2. Consider your customer's safety
Because of COVID-19, EA shares that the topmost priority of owners should be their customer's safety.
He explains, "Gusto ng customers na safe at malinis 'yung ibibigay mo sa kanila.
"Dapat may safety protocols at kailangan ipakita mo sa customers na malinis 'yung ibinibigay mo sa kanila.
"Like sa amin sa Adobong Tuyo, si Mommy naka-gloves at naka-mask siya tuwing nagluluto. Kami na nagpe-prepare at naglalagay sa mga lalagyan, naka-gloves and mask din."
3. Think of the delivery
Another thing one must consider is the mode of delivery of your products.
EA prefers having a trusted courier that'll ensure his product gets delivered on time.
He added, "Mas preferred ko na may sariling nagde-deliver para sa safety rin ng customers mo.
"Kailangan isang tao lang para masigurado mo na malinis 'yung nilalagyan nila ng produkto."
4. Be wary of scammers
With the rise of online businesses, more and more people are coming up with ways to scam start-ups.
EA advises that new owners should be able to verify payments to ensure that money is securely coming in.
"Hindi ko naman sinasabing maraming scammers pero nag-iingat lang tayo. Marami ang mga manloloko at nagpaplano na 'yun ang gawin nila ngayong pandemic," he warns.
5. Be careful of what you post online
Lastly, it's all about being careful of what you post online.
He explains, "Minsan may mga taong nagpo-post na hindi naman appropriate sa binebenta nila. Hindi akma doon sa binebenta mo.
"So, dapat maging maingat sa pagpopost at pagpo-promote ng business natin online."