PILA, Laguna. The Department of Trade and Industry – Laguna Provincial Office (DTI-Laguna) joined forces with San Antonio de Padua College (SAPC) Foundation of Pila, Laguna Inc. to conduct a Seminar on How to Start an ECommerce Business and Consumer Education as part of SAPC’s “College Week” celebration with the theme “Kita-Kita”. The seminar took place at the Music and Arts Hall in SAPC, Barangay San Antonio, Pila, Laguna.
A total of sixty-two (62) students from the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and ABM Senior High School programs actively participated in the event. The seminar began with Ms. Edelyn Aireen Muñoz, a Negosyo Center Business Counsellor at DTI-Laguna, discussing the topic of how to start a business. She highlighted the key competencies required for a successful entrepreneur, the process of generating a business idea, creating a business plan, understanding financial requirements, implementing business projects, and evaluating the performance of a business.
Following this introduction, Muñoz delved into the main topic of starting an ecommerce business. She provided a comprehensive breakdown of the necessary steps involved, including researching and validating a business idea, sourcing products, selecting an online selling channel, setting up an online store, and effectively marketing and promoting the business. He particularly emphasized the significance of leveraging social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and others to attract customers and drive traffic to their e-commerce websites.
In line with DTI-Laguna’s commitment to empowering consumers, Negosyo Center Business Counsellor Julie Flor Garcia discussed Consumer Education during the seminar. This segment aimed to enlighten the students about their rights and responsibilities as consumers.
This collaborative initiative between DTI-Laguna and SAPC underscores their shared dedication to providing valuable business and consumer information to aspiring and existing entrepreneurs in Laguna. It reflects the continuous efforts of DTI-Laguna to support the growth and development of businesses while equipping consumers with the knowledge they need to make informed choices.
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