Starting Small for the Big-Time

Entrepreneurial seafarers can take their first shot at business and all they need to get going is of course the capital. They can start with a capital of as little as P2,000. 

Easily, the hottest and trendiest option for many entrepreneurs is franchising. It is one venture that offers you some small success even before you start. What’s good with franchising is that you’re linking up with established names such as Jollibee, Goto King, Foto Me, 3M Pizza, Shell, Caltex, and many others. Other than the financial resources, an interested franchisee only needs to present a letter of intent detailing his initial business plan. This is because companies understandably screen their prospective franchisees to ensure that the business’ image is not tarnished.

So rather than spend your hard-earned money in shopping or placing them in banks which could only earn a measly two percent interest annually, why not pick from among the following business undertakings you can possibly venture into:

? Gas Station – Investing in a gasoline station business would require a capital of from P3 to P5 million. That is if you apply as dealer of the Big 3 oil companies: Shell, Caltex, or Petron. New oil players such as Total and Flying V offer lower packages, while others can make you a gas station owner for less than P200,000. Of course, the location must be considered to realize profits early.

? Fastfood Chain – You don’t need to despair if you can’t afford the franchising cost of Jollibee, McDonald’s, Max’s, or Goldilocks which cost at least P10 million. A relatively smaller capital can give you a franchise of a smaller, but nonetheless, recognized fastfood chain. Why not try 3M Pizza, Goto King, Mister Donut, Potato Corner, Lapid’s Chicharon and Todits? A Potato Corner franchise costs from P200,000 to P300,000. Sure you can also get a food franchise for P100,000 but these are the less popular ones. Pooling your resources, however, can still bring your dreams of becoming an owner of a big-ticket fastfood franchise.

? Laundry Shop – Today’s fast-paced and highly urbanized lifestyle led to the instant success of laundry shops. The old reliable neighborhood lavandera can still do your laundry, but the trend nowadays is the laundry shop. A Lavandera Ko franchise would not cost at least P800,000, including self-serve washing machines, dryer, and chemicals. For around P500,000, you may consider opening your own laundry shop. Laundry machine suppliers offer friendly financing terms. Go check out the telephone directory.

? Water Station – Some 20 years ago, a group of students in a masters business class proposed a plan to undertake the possibility of a bottled water industry as part of their thesis. Their professor, however, thinking that such idea was too far out did not approve it. The rest, as everyone knows, is history. With pollution all around us, tap water nowadays is no longer considered safe and is largely used only for washing and bathing. To be a water station owner carrying known brands such as Agua Vida, you have to shell out from P25,000 to P500,000. You can check daily newspaper advertisements for details.

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67 comments on “Starting Small for the Big-Time”

  1. My husband and i want to open a gasoline station in legaspi city province of albay but we dont know how? pls help us, send the information to our email.thanks

  2. I just wanted to know if what are the inclusives for the aqua vida franchise & what persent is the possible earnings. thanks:)

  3. hi there, i'm an OFW which has a small savings with a net amount of 100K, as we all know that being an OFW is not a joke, so i just wanted to be sure that my hard earned money will be of help and be invested in a business that's worth taking a risk. the 100K is all i got to change my family's future, as i heartily tell my beloved wife that we only have a one shot deal for this hard earned money. guys i need your expertise and wisdom on what should we do with this, what investment or business should be deal on considering that we only have a limited resources of 100K no more no less... seeking your expertise... tnx

  4. I want to open gasoline station in palawan! let me know how all the possible info to build this business? thank you...

  5. Hi! I am a seaman who would like to establish a gas station here in Cebu. I am interested in that part when you mentioned that there are oil companies who can cater to this for 200k. Would you kindly share on this. Thanks...

  6. i want to know if swimming pool is a good business and want to know how much its cost and ofcourse have some idea.

  7. hello po. how much and how to start a gasoline station? maybe a franchise of total or flying v. kindly reply on my email. thanks.

  8. Hi Iam interested to put up or to open gasoline station , but i have no idea yet where i can inquire this kind of business. kindly give me an ADVICE where i can ask?
    kindly reply to my email...
    thanks

  9. hello po just wnt to know how to franchise flying gas station and how much? how is the profit sharing? im from sta. cruz marinduque.. thnks kindly send thru my email

  10. hello good day..how much the starting price for a small gasoline station in bicol area..thanks pls reply to my email add thanks

  11. Greetings; I would like to open a small player gasoline station, can you please help me how to start, And how much capital do i need to invest? thanks and please reply....

  12. hi, im very much interested to put up a gas station in our town. we have the potential site but im looking for a gas station that would cater 200k to 300k muna ang ang starting capital...hanggang lumaki..please share to me if meron and how the operation will start. thanks po

  13. I am really interested on putting up a gasoline station, flying v is my choice. please send into my email some detail or maybe an estimated cost on this business venture. thank you.

  14. planning to establish a small gasoline station here in bulacan with a capital of 200k-300k.do you think that it is possible? kindly advice and give some info how to start with this business

  15. have a nice day.i want to know how much and how to start gasoline station? maybe a franchise like total or flying v or sea oil. i wait ur reply.thanks

  16. i want to know how to become a dealer of aqua vida meniral water? and how to own water station carrying known brand?

  17. i want to know how to become a dealer of aqua vida mineral water?and how to own water station carrying known brand? and how much it cost? im waiting ur reply.thanks

  18. I am also interested of putting up a gasoline station.What will be the requirements, and what is the first step to apply & enquire. Please reply. Thanks

  19. good day sir,i would like to establis a gas station here in belison,antique.it is true that stated company is offer a 200k for gas station?I am a seafare.kindly reply on my email add.

  20. i would like to put a gasoline station here in batangas, i'm interested for 200k for small gas station can you give me some details and advice.

  21. i am interested to franchise a Fastfood Chain, capitalizing 100,000-200,000, please tell me how. Please reply on my e mail add...tnx

  22. hello.. I am very interested in putting-up a gas station. (the cheaper way)AS we know franchising is relatively high. Please email me some tips. Thanks and looking forward...

  23. I also want to have Gasoline Station because it is a non so business due to people who have cars and in the future.

  24. hello. would like to ask what are the requirements needed in putting up a gas station here in the philippines that will be owned by a foreigner.

  25. Do you have an Idea on who is the lowest Investment requirement for a Bulilit Gasoline Station? How much is the Investment Capital Requirement? Please e-mail your reply.
    Thanks.

  26. I want to invest money for any kind of business but i only have 2,000...i want to know what are those businesses that will require only less amount of investments..ty.

  27. i was looking for some info to start a business.can you pls help me to get complete info with regards to financing a gas station.i have no idea where to start.thank you.

  28. Hi, what amount of capital would be required to start a gas station from shell, petron, caltex, total and flying v?
    Looking to start one up, but really no idea wherr to start. What r the requirements?
    Can anyone help please
    Thanks

  29. I want to franchise a gasoline station from Total or Flying V in laoag city. Can you please help me on how to start it. Thanks.

  30. Romualdo Laureano:I am also interested to put up a small gas station.I have a lot located in a barangay betwee two towns along the provincial road in our place..How will I go into it? Please give me more details on this kind of business.

  31. I want to start business for two options agua vida stataion and gas station feom pampanga. please mail me and how to start what requirements to be needed
    thanks.....

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  33. I want to start small gas station on my property located at super hi-way in Bataan can you please give me advice how much the capital to start & what are the requirement to make loan.

  34. hello to all of u ,gumagawa po ako ng gasolinahan ...pwede ko po kau tulungan.u cn call me at this number 09771450138 for information thanks.or pwede rin sa number na to 09164950268

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  36. Paano mo makapag franchise sa Gasoline Station at how much po ang capital?
    Den kung sa Petron Bulilit Station naman po magkano po ang capital at sino po ang dapt magbigay ng location kung saan dapat ilalagay ang gasoline station?

  37. Kung sa courrier business naman magkano po ang dapat na capital at pwede po bang sa house na lang ang office para makatipid sa upa?

  38. Good day,
    I want to start a business with gasoline station in Leyte and Cavite ..Where to apply and how much the capital cost.
    Waiting for your response soon.
    Thank you,
    rena

  39. Im OFW here in SAUDI ARABIA for 20 years now, and im planning to retire this coming year 2020, is it enough 500k to open small gasoline station with two fuel dispenser only.

  40. If you want to start a gasoline station but you have limited budget. you might want to check the Facebook page: MINI GASOLINE BUSINESS where they offer less than 500,000 gasoline unit.
    The sales are good too in this page and they are legit. the good thing is even if you are OFW they can assist you and ensure that you can entrust the delivery of the unit and the DOE process thru their Liason OFFicer.
    they also have Youtube channel: MOMPRENEUR PINAY

  41. planning to establish a small gasoline station here in palawan brookspoint with a capital of 200k-300k.do you think that it is possible? kindly advice and give some info how to start with this business