Last week, we got the chance to bake mooncakes—the ones filled with salted egg, peanuts, or nuts wrapped in soft dough. Even though it's not mooncake season, we enjoyed making them using easily available ingredients, and they turned out great! at All About Baking, SM North Edsa.
In celebration of World Entrepreneurs’ Day on November 19, Iskaparate holds its digital media launch at All About Baking SM North EDSA, The Block, with a Christmas Mooncake Workshop featuring 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.com and 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.com as 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.
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.com is set to offer airtight solutions for business owners.
The added convenience of nationwide delivery, BNPL financial options, and a systematic registration process make Iskaparate.com an ideal partner for businesses trying to enhance their operations and profits.
For more information, visit www.iskaparate.com.
