Leo

Leo, 40, is married to Liezel, and they are blessed with three children, all of whom are currently in school. He serves as a barangay tanod in their community and, in addition, works as a welder for a private company to support his family, while his wife takes good care of the business.

Leo started their family business in 2023 with the help of his wife. They began with initial capital of £378.11, which came from savings from his salary. At first, their product display was small, as goods were already quite expensive and they lacked sufficient stock. Over time, they were able to build up their capital, purchase items they previously did not have in stock, and attract more customers who now choose to buy from their store. The shop opens at around 6:00 a.m. and closes at 7:00 p.m. Their average daily sales are approximately £37.81, increasing to around £63.02 at weekends. Some customers also make repayments on their outstanding balances, as the business offers credit to neighbours. In addition to the sari-sari store, they also raise pigs, including around five fattening pigs and two sows. Leo has decided to apply for a loan from Lendwithcare to add capital to their store, enabling them to purchase additional stock to fully fill their display and meet customer demand during upcoming occasions.