John Tria
For this week’s column, I would like to focus on some online trends worth noting. It is important that we see trends, as they allow us to explore new business models that can help us navigate the new normal economy, which is increasingly digital, allowing even rural businesses to expand their horizons.
The news of the new 88,000 new online business registrations among the higher number of new businesses last year represents a shift in the way many businesses are done.(https://mb.com.ph/2021/01/20/dti-business-registration-jumps-41-in-pandemic-year-2020/).
Search your social media timeline and you will find many of these online businesses. Some are shifts from traditional business models. As I have written before a good number are delivery-only restaurants, “homepreneur” businesses baking items, and online services using various delivery platforms, including a few that were locally developed. Let us continue to support local businesses. These trends deserve