Gracia’s Garden
by Claire Aspera, Kathleen Flores, Norey Khryss Lacre, Marc Keith Lasaca, Raymart Nipaya | October 20, 2021
“If you don’t drive your business, you will be driven out of business.”
— B.C. Forbes, Financial Journalist and Author Forbes Magazine
Customize Coco Pole & Coco Chunks
Mary Grace Aspera, residing in Canitoan, Cagayan de Oro City, started the business during the pandemic to be able to survive. She started selling plants and plants accessories like garden soil, coco pole, coco chunks online. To her surprise, people started supporting her until she found herself having a hectic time entertaining her customers.
In these hard times, there are always challenges and these are the following she encountered:
Having a hard time to deliver since she has no car or any vehicle to use for deliveries
Customers refuse to pick up orders because of lock down and new road regulations
People cancelling their orders
“But instead of giving up, I thought of a solution since delivery riders are in demand during this pandemic. I tried installing app for delivery rider and that’s it! My problem was solved. My deliveries are on time, my business continued and I attracted more buyers because of my door-to-door delivery. Thank God! In business, you have to be patient and open for the negative feedbacks because we can't please everyone. Stay humble and down to earth. Don't ever argue with your costumers, instead give them your best and make them come back anytime. Focus on your goals and keep your feet on the ground!” she said.
What is success?
“Success is not all about money, big house, nor having a luxury car. It is all about having a healthy and happy family and having God in your heart is a truly definition of success.” she said.
Suggestions:
She can sell through online shopping platforms like Shopee and Lazada or she could start a flower shop.
Insights:
It's really great to have something that makes you happy while earning money. Though it's not always sunny, Mary Grace never judged the day like that. She always bears in mind that "Tomorrow is another day and another blessing." I admire her never-ending patience and being faithful to God. Yes, we all should never forget Him in whatever phase of life we are in.
“Never give up. Great things take time.”
— Unknown