5 Successful Filipino Entrepreneurs Who Started Small
- Patrick Alfaro
- Tara Kape
- 2-minute read
We all love to hear stories, narratives that inspire us to achieve great things. As an entrepreneur, hearing the fascinating “zero to hero” success stories of these entrepreneurs who have gone ahead of us really stirred up my heart and my passion for the things that I do for my career and business. So here’s how these 5 successful emerging Filipino entrepreneurs started small and conquers every trial for their businesses to expand and grow.
“All great things start as one small thing.”
Meet Kyla Cañete, the 21-Year-Old CEO that made Tala by Kyla possible. The brand is known for their jewelry designs that speak to the interests of their audiences. Tala by Kyla (TBK) is undoubtedly one of the most famous and rising accessories brands here in the Philippines and we sure do love their creations.
It all started in May 2018, She started the business as she entered her 1st year of college. Kyla really had the passion for creating and selling Jewelry in highschool. TBK wasn’t possible without her dreams, loving support system and with only P20,000 as her capital, they really are soaring higher as Tala by Kyla continues to grow and inspire their customers with their creations. Now let’s go to the next successful story from being a small business.
The next entrepreneur story that we’re gonna feature is very close to my heart as I am one of those people who really love their products. Turks Shawarma, a food retail chain that sells these very tasty shawarma at malls and the man behind all of these is none other than Gem Zenarosa.
Zenarosa together with his wifi started this business without so much money that they had to sell their car. Their faith in what God said to them became their anchor and in 2007, They launched their brand of shawarma.
Because of his determination for success, God multiplied their locations and grew their business and now can be seen in more than 500 locations all around the Philippines.
How did a simple and ordinary guy like Gem become successful in this food business? He said that “hard work and faith in the Lord is the best formula for success”.
“Literally started from the bottom, now we’re here.” – Nina Ellaine Dizon-Cabrera
Colourette Cosmetics is now a well known Filipina beauty brand specializing in multi-use makeup at friendly prices. They believe that their products are for everyone – regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, occupation, ethnicity, etc. Colourette is all about embracing and expressing yourself.
We Filipinos love a good cup of coffee right? It’s one of the reasons why a lot of coffee shops around the Philippines are emerging and growing and among all of them, Farron Cafe of couple Farwa and Ronnel Hombre has risen above expectations and competition in the coffee-on-the-go concept.
Ronnel was a student before he decided to stop schooling to work and support his family who was struggling by that time. Farron Café’s success story is a mix of hardships and triumphs – a humble origin that’s strengthened by the couple’s combined hard work and perseverance.
In just 10 years, Farron Café has become one of the best and affordable coffee brand here in the market. They’re now continuously expanding in many locations, serving avid coffee lovers with value-for-money, unique and premium quality blends and other beverages.
“Every little step means a lot and it kind of builds the road for you for better opportunities in the future,” she declares.
Since 2016, the brand has been distributed in both the Philippines and in the USA, and the products can be found in over 30 locations across the Philippines.
Georgianna recently made it to Forbes Asia’s “30 Under 30” 2019 list, for her business Fetch! Naturals.
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