How can MSME’s transform traditional business operation with EchoManila

Why small businesses are choosing EchoManila as their next e-Commerce solution?

How small business survived the COVID-19 Pandemic? 

The COVID-19 global pandemic has implemented strict quarantine measures both for government and local communities. The outbreak shuts down the economy – industries related to non-essentials were forced to close. The unemployment percentage increases, those who have work were now experiencing “without a paid job.” Businesses without contingency plan will continue to suffer loss of equity and resources. Vulnerabilities were revealed to business with traditional operations. Likewise, opportunities were also revealed to business models who are ready to disrupt the process. 

Existing businesses who earlier embrace the functions of technology are now doing as usual. In fact, they are regarded as essential services. With the consumers’ high demand, automated services are geared towards new normal. Even before the start of any emergency crisis, this type of business renegade itself as a major alternative – services that are accessible in the palm of your hands. 

The outcome of the pandemic, made small enterprises think which part of the business made them consider automating? 

The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) are the hardest hit sectors in this critical times. They are the business models that operates conventionally, the work around capital for some entrepreneurs are vastly limited. Examples of brick and mortar industries are the: Traditional side-street store or business like small grocery store, cooperative stores, auto parts and services, local salon, eatery or carideria, bakery, fruit and vegetable stand, poultry supply, lifestyle custom store, etc. These are the business models that provides product and services through face-to-face transaction.  

As a result of the pandemic, some of these small business experience struggles. Others were able to operate because food business, processing and manufacturing were essential goods and services. The local government allowed them to operate. Due to fear build-up, some people tend to depend on services that offers instant delivery. This is where digital presence comes in handy. Local community sellers came up with a portal, say social media page creation for Barangay Batasan Hills Community Vendors. Sellers and resellers starts to have online orders and deliveries. For sellers who aren’t capable of delivering the goods, the buyer (customer) avails a logistic delivery (drop shipping) of pick up/pay/home deliver. With added minimal cost, the goods were delivered via technology-driven service in a matter of minutes. 

Online disruption will prevail during the course of new normal. Online availability of goods and service access are the new normal, even when the pandemic is over, TODAY is the most advantageous situation to set-up your business, be available online. With or without crisis, user/shopper are directed to apps, websites, and social media to do their basic shopping or to avail or book different type of services. Your business will be within easy reach both traditional and online. Both business models will gain revenue. Both business solutions will engage consumer anywhere, anytime. It’s not too late to make the transition to e-commerce. 

How can MSME’s transform traditional business operation with EchoManila

Who can drive a successful digitalization project? Start transforming traditional business operation with EchoManila. Email your inquiries at team.echomanila@gmail.com

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