In celebration of World Entrepreneurs’ Day on
November 19, 2024, Iskaparate.com holds its digital media launch at All About
Baking SM North EDSA, The Block,with a Christmas Mooncake Workshopfeaturing
Chef Cathy Yu of Save Bakery and Café Philippines.
Following its recent launch on October 15, 2024 at
Overdoughs Café in Ayala Malls Circuit, Makati, the digital launch aimed to
demonstrate the platform’s nature of being beyond a multi-vendor e-commerce
platform.
Through a hands-on session led by an expert in the
baking industry, Iskaparate.com emphasized that it also provides training for
people to hone their skills and knowledge and explore other areas of expertise
that encourage not only technical business improvement but also personal
growth.
The workshop was attended by two of Iskaparate.com’s
core team, Iskaparate President & COO Josefina Natividad and DTC Promos
Inc. President & COO Marissa Dames, along with various representatives from
the media, online influencers, and content creators from different fields.
While learning about the mission of
Iskaparate.comand its story, the guests were able to get a firsthand experience
of mooncake baking processes in time for the holiday season, giving them a
grasp of what it is like being part of the community.
One of the event highlights was a short address by
Unox Asia’s Marketing Development Specialist, Chef Alphie Azarias, followed by
All About Baking’s Chef Klyne Gorospe,who warmly welcomed the guests and
expressed excitement for soon onboarding as Iskaparate.com’s vendor, extending
the platform’s offers to in-demand baking supplies and high-end professional
kitchen equipment.
Iskaparate.com was founded in 2020 to support
entrepreneurial mothers by helping them keep their businesses operating during
the COVID-19 pandemic. There were 33 nanays back then, and today, there are
3,000 fully vetted sellers of all types on the new platform.
The original goal has since broadened to empower
micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and local community vendors
through B2B partnerships and by helping them maneuver in the digital economy
through various business growth opportunities and marketing strategies. The
platform will soon extend internationally with the launch of Ozam, its Canadian
portal, and plans for US and Singapore gateways.
Iskaparate.com’s expansion to B2B provides sellers
convenient access to wholesale goods, competitive pricing, and strategic
partnerships with key industry players such as Suy Sing and Hypha. This negosyo
platform for small businesses promises streamlined processes, financial
assistance, and a user-friendly interface that offers new opportunities for
distributors, sari-sari store owners, eatery owners, caterers, and other small
businesses across the Philippines.
What makes it different from other
business-to-business platforms?
Competitive Wholesale Pricing
One of the strongest features of Iskaparate.comas an
online negosyo platform is its access to competitive wholesale prices. Through
its collaboration with partners such as Suy Sing and Hypha, businesses can
enjoy prices significantly lower than traditional retail stores. For businesses
managing their margins, this makes a significant difference when it comes to
driving profitability, especially when selling in large quantities.
As observed in the comparison from a recent pricing
study, Iskaparate.com consistently offers better deals compared to other
competitors, including well-known grocery wholesale stores. Price differences
range from a few cents to a couple of pesos. Ll price comparisons.
Product
Iskaparate Price
Grocery X
DATU PUTI SOY
SAUCE TABA PK
60/200M
9.73
10.15
DATU PUTI
VINEGAR TABA PCK
60/200ML
7.47
7.75
MANG TOMAS
ALL-AROUND
SARSA 24/325G
34.41
36.75
UFC BANANA
CATSUP 24/320G
23.78
26.75
CALLA PWD FBCN
F.FRSH V 240/45G
6.09
6.10
THOSE DAYS
S.NAPKIN REG NW
60/8'S
12.80
12.95
THOSE DAYS
S.NAPKIN WINGS
60/8'S
16.33
15.45
COLGATE TPSTE
GRF REG 12/12/24G
7.79
7.61
Table 1
Financial Assistance: Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL)
Iskaparate.com goes beyond just offering competitive
pricing; this online marketplace also recognizes the financial struggles that
many small businesses face. That’s where their financial assistance option
comes into play, provided through a partner organization. With Iskaparate.com's
BNPL feature, registered businesses, such as sari-sari store suppliers, can
choose a more flexible payment method at checkout that makes it easier to stock
up on essential inventory without immediate financial pressure. Approval for
this payment option is required but opens up a more accessible route for
businesses to maintain cash flow while meeting customer demand.
Quick Registration Process and Free Membership
Iskaparate.com understands that time is money,
especially for small business owners. negosyo platform for sari-sari store
owners offers free registration to welcome new joiners without incurring
upfront costs. Once registered, approval typically occurs in as fast as 48
hours. This simple sign-up process ensures that even start-up sari-sari stores
can access wholesale products and competitive pricing right away.
For further convenience, businesses can sign up with
their name and customer addresses, especially if they plan to distribute to
multiple locations.
Suy Sing orders above ₱5,000
are also automatically eligible for free shipping, making Iskaparate.com an
attractive option for businesses operating in both serviceable and
non-serviceable areas.
Register your sari-sari store on Iskaparate!
Become a B2B negosyo partner to access exclusive
pricing and wholesale products that fit the needs of your business. Partnering
with Iskaparate.com means gaining access to a wide range of products, special
deals, and support to help your business grow. Once you're set up as a partner,
don't forget to register to shop on Iskaparate to unlock even more benefits and
resources.
Iskaparate.com B2B Partners: Suy Sing and Hypha
Suy Sing, one of the country's largest wholesale
distributors, is known for decades of expertise and a vast inventory of
consumer goods. Hypha, on the other hand, provides health, beauty, and wellness
solutions.
Through these partnerships that bring wholesale
solutions for sari-sari stores, businesses can access a wide range of
high-quality products—from pantry essentials to wellness needs—all under one
roof. This level of convenience is crucial for small businesses that often lack
the resources to manage multiple suppliers efficiently.
Logistics and Nationwide Reach
Iskaparate.com ensures smooth delivery of orders
from Suy Sing for sari-sari store wholesale deals across the country through
the latter’s strategically located warehouses. With facilities in Metro Manila
(Taguig, Parañaque, and Binondo) and provincial locations (Bacolod, Cagayan De
Oro, Cauayan Isabela, Davao, Iloilo, Labangan Zamboanga Del Sur, Lipa
Batangas), Suy Sing can efficiently serve businesses in urban and rural areas.
For companies based outside serviceable zones, Iskaparate.com’s process allows
distributors to register customer addresses in these zones under the same name,
guaranteeing that goods still reach their intended destinations without extra
delivery fees.
Flexible Margin Options
Iskaparate.com allows negosyo e-commerce users to
set their own margins as long as they remain competitive. This allows
distributors and sellers to tailor their pricing strategies according to their
target market to ensure profitability while maintaining attractive offers for
their customers.
Iskaparate.com's B2B platform is a game-changer for
businesses, regardless of whether they are small sari-sari stores or
large-scale distributors. With its negosyo tools for entrepreneurs and
partnerships with industry leaders like Suy Sing and Hypha, Iskaparate.comis
set to offer airtight solutions for business owners.
The added convenience of nationwide delivery, BNPL
financial options, and a systematic registration process make Iskaparate.coman
ideal partner for businesses trying to enhance their operations and profits.
For more information, visit www.iskaparate.com.
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