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A reliable on-demand delivery partner like Lalamove can help women-led businesses like Common Room get the job done, whether it’s having multiple bookings at the same time, booking multiple drop-offs in one order, or needing a multitude of delivery vehicles.

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Despite making up 99.53 percent of business enterprises in the Philippines, micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises continue to struggle with securing financial assistance. Many lenders view them as high-risk due to their limited financial records, size and lack of collateral, leaving business owners vulnerable to financial instability.

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Sixteen Cebu-based micro, small, and medium enterprises  are gaining a foothold in the international market through a promising partnership with MR. D.I.Y. Malaysia, one of Asia’s largest home improvement retailers.

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These days, social media is not just for entertainment. Those in the food and fashion business have realized its potential as a powerful tool to grow their customer base.

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Teodoro Lamang Jr., Maria Jessica Lavarias, Sunshine Genevive Molintas and Ricardo Santos are among those who, with the support of their respective microfinance institutions, are embracing technology and growing their brands.

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A reliable on-demand delivery partner like Lalamove can help women-led businesses like Common Room get the job done, whether it’s having multiple bookings at the same time, booking multiple drop-offs in one order, or needing a multitude of delivery vehicles.

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Despite making up 99.53 percent of business enterprises in the Philippines, micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises continue to struggle with securing financial assistance. Many lenders view them as high-risk due to their limited financial records, size and lack of collateral, leaving business owners vulnerable to financial instability.

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Sixteen Cebu-based micro, small, and medium enterprises  are gaining a foothold in the international market through a promising partnership with MR. D.I.Y. Malaysia, one of Asia’s largest home improvement retailers.

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These days, social media is not just for entertainment. Those in the food and fashion business have realized its potential as a powerful tool to grow their customer base.

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Teodoro Lamang Jr., Maria Jessica Lavarias, Sunshine Genevive Molintas and Ricardo Santos are among those who, with the support of their respective microfinance institutions, are embracing technology and growing their brands.

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