Some Successful Filipino Entrepreneurs
The following famous Filipino entrepreneurs possess different characteristics which are essential to becoming successful. Many of them have great stories for us to wonder.
They can serve as an inspiration for us Filipinos that someday we may become like them.
Jaime Zobel de Ayala
Ayala Corporation
Jaime Zobel de Ayala was before president and chairman of Ayala Corporation. He was considered as one of the richest persons tied with Henry Sy in 2007. He had received many awards and the latest was Entrepreneur of the Year 2012. His strategy for being successful in this business was getting partners with those who are in need in the community. He believes that gaining profits was not really the concern of every businessman, but to help the poor people.
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Alfredo Yao
Zest-O Corporation
Alfredo Yao came from a poor family and became rich due to hard work and determination. He didn’t finish his education at Mapua Institute of Technology. He experienced to work in the printing press and then ventured to this business for 20 years. Then, he shifted to a juice manufacturing business. Zest-O became hit to mothers because of its being convenient to be placed in every lunch box of the children. Today, Zest-O was one of the leading juice manufacturers in the country, in China, New Zealand, Singapore, and many others.
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Mariano Que
Mercury Drugstore
Mariano Que first worked in a drugstore. When he was given the opportunity, he invested his 100 pesos in the sulfathiazole tablets. He sold his products to the people by making use of the wooden pushcart. After saving a lot of money, he was able to built Mercury. It was made known to the people as selling safe medicines and opened for 24/7. Mercury, like any other leading drug stores, had many stores nationwide.That was because of the innovations he made in his products.
Cecilio K. Pedro
Lamoiyan Corporation
Cecilio K. Pedro finished his business management degree in Ateneo de Manila University. He founded the Lamoyan Corp. which produces toothpastes like “Hapee” and “Kutitap.” This made toothpaste affordable to the masses. He survived in the industry because of being tough and innovative to fight for the multinational companies. His company had received an award, “Most Outstanding Program for Equal Employment Opportunity,” giving importance to those who have difficulty in hearing to work in his company.
Corazon D. Ong
CDO Foodsphere, Inc.
Corazon D. Ong is the founder of CDO Foods. It was a hobby of Ms. Ong to make processed meats products such as corned beef, hotdog, meatloaf and hamburger patties. She was a dietician by profession. So she understood what the preferences of most Filipinos are. Today, CDO Foodsphere, Inc. was recognized as the leading supplier of meat toppings. Why?? Because nowadays we have many working mothers and it is convenient on their part to have foods which can be cooked easily … more successful Filipino entrepreneurs
The top famous entrepreneurs really worked hard to attain success in their business. They had faced different challenges but they didn’t stop until they achieved their goals. Their characteristics as an entrepreneur paved a long way in the business world.
Now, can we do it, too? Definitely, yes. We should only have the will and the determination to really work hard. We can also be destined in the business industry, keeping our sights focused on how to achieve our goals and at the same time we should also be guided by our values in life. (Read: 15 Helpful Tips to Become a Successful Young Entrepreneur)
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