Week 5-6: Business Interview 👩💻
Hello everyone, I'm back again with more insights and information about various companies and businesses. My groupmates—Jessa, Ian, Francen—and I had the opportunity to interview another five different businesses: JOHNNY`S AUTO PARTS, ROYAL GLASS SUPPLY, TECH-CONVERGE IT SOLUTIONS, HONYUN COMPUTER STORE and NWOW ELECTRIC BICYCLE. During these interviews, we gathered valuable insights into their operations and the stories behind how each business was established.
JOHNNY`S AUTO PARTS
Johnny’s Auto Parts, owned by Mr. Johnny Ibala and established in 2004, is located on Vamenta Blvd, Cagayan de Oro. The business operates independently without any existing partnerships. They employ seven staff members and focus solely on selling car spare parts, without offering any repair services. Their operating hours are from 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Saturday.
In terms of business setup, they have secured all necessary documents, including a business permit, DTI registration, BIR clearance, and other required paperwork for legal operation. The owner also carefully considered the business location. Johnny’s expertise in the auto parts industry and knowledge of running such a business served as the inspiration behind starting this venture.
ROYAL GLASS SUPPLY
Royal Glass Supply, owned by Mr. Sherwin Lo and established in 2005, is located at the corner of Cruz Taal Street and Rizal Street, Cagayan de Oro. According to the manager, Ms. Emilou Tumilap, the business has a rich history spanning three generations. It began as Tay Chin Glass, established in 1965, later rebranded to Golden Glass, before evolving into its current name, Royal Glass Supply. The family-owned business operates as a sole proprietorship and employs 13 staff members.
Specializing in glass, aluminum, and accessories, Royal Glass Supply caters to both walk-in customers and those seeking home service installations. They source their supplies from Cebu and Manila, and operate from 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Saturday. The business has secured all the necessary permits, including a business permit, DTI registration, Certificate of Registration from BIR, and other relevant documents such as receipts and invoices. Currently, they operate only one branch.
TECH-CONVERGE IT SOLUTIONS
Tech-Converge IT Solutions, owned by Ms. Mae Catherine Nadal and established in 2023, is located at Room 105, R.T. De Leon Plaza Building, Yacapin St., Cagayan de Oro City. We interviewed Ms. Jenny Mae, a salesperson, who provided insights into the business. Operating as a sole proprietorship, Tech-Converge has two branches—the physical store in Yacapin and a home-based branch in Opol. The business employs four staff members and specializes in offering IT products and solutions, including hardware and software, desktops, laptops, projectors, CCTV surveillance, security systems, data center solutions, and system integration services. Their operating hours are from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Saturday.
To ensure smooth operations, the company has secured all the necessary documents, such as a business permit, DTI registration, receipts/invoices, a sanitary permit, a PhilHealth certificate, and a fire safety inspection certificate. These steps have enabled Tech-Converge to remain compliant with local regulations and provide reliable IT services to its customers.
HONYUN COMPUTER STORE
Honyun Computer Store, owned by Ms. Cathlea May G. Pontiano, was established in July 2024 and is located at Brgy 08 Jr Borja, Don Apolinar Velez St., Cagayan de Oro City. The business operates as a sole proprietorship and has a team of four staff: a guard, two sales personnel, and two technicians. With only one branch, their operating hours are from 9 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Saturday. During an interview with Ms. Shella Mae Tobito, who describes herself as an all-around staff member, she shared insights about the business operations.
Honyun Computer Store specializes in selling surplus items such as laptops, computer sets, and accessories. They offer repair services only for units purchased from their store. The business sources its supplies from Manila and has secured all necessary documents, including a business permit, DTI registration, receipts/invoices, BIR clearance, barangay clearance, and a sanitary permit. Ms. Tobito mentioned that their location is advantageous due to the limited competition and good foot traffic in the area. The business operates on a cash or GCash basis, with no installment options available.
NWOW ELECTRIC BICYCLE
NWOW Electric Bicycle, owned by Ms. Jesica Seda, was established in 2019 and is located at J.R. Borja, Capistrano St., Cagayan de Oro City. The business specializes in selling E-bikes and operates from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday, with a team of six staff members.
The business is registered with the DTI and holds a sanitary permit, barangay clearance, and a fire safety inspection certificate. They also have a notice to issue receipts/invoices to ensure proper documentation of purchases. This allows both the seller and the customer to keep a record of transactions, facilitating easy verification if any issues arise.
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Link for Insights!
Here is an update for my week 5 interview blog, sharing the insights I gained during our interview with the second business. I hope you will