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The year 2020 was a great year for the online markets to thrive, and still going. On the other hand, there were also people stuck at home but wanting to “eat out” or indulge in mini shopping sprees. The best way to get what they needed, and support small entrepreneurs in the process, was turn to online shopping. Even established artisans and entrepreneurs whose businesses have had to downside or shut down have found ways to continue helping their employees and other communities they support by creating fresh opportunities for their products online.
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SM Supermalls opened the program to the first 100 digital-based MSME owners.The package offers friendly rental rates and use of kiosks or carts free of charge.
The launch was attended by Ms. Marivic Aguilar, Chief of Trade & Industry Development Specialist of the Department of Trade & Industry Cebu Provincial Office, Mr.Chester Lim, president of the Philippine Retailers Association Cebu Chapter, and Cebu Chamber of Commerce & Industry Immediate Past President Mr. Felix Taguiam.
The StartUp Market is an opportunity for homegrown brands to level up and take advantage of new opportunities. The selected entrepreneurs will enjoy free marketing and mentorship assistance alongside their booths that the malls have provided in great locations.
Drop by the SM StartUp Market booth and checkout My Little Craft Corner, Breads & Burgers, Dayun, Cheezken, Mark’s Cannoli, and Spines & Prickles Cebu.
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