As local businesses are faced with challenges brought about by the on-going pandemic, J&T Express — one of the leading e-commerce delivery companies in Southeast Asia — launches a new campaign aimed at putting the spotlight on local online sellers affected by the current global health crisis.
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has seen a surge in the number of registered online businesses in the country since the community quarantine (lockdowns) started in March 2020. From a minimum of 1,700 online business registration in March 2020, the number has then soared to over 75,000 in September 2020 as more people are capitalizing on the use of the Internet as a source of income.
As local entrepreneurs move to online platforms, some still struggle on the logistics side of their businesses. The barrier for most of these local online sellers is on how they can deliver their goods fast, easily, safely, and hassle-free, due to limited mobility.
With this reality, J&T Express’ launched its online campaign, “#CertifiedLokalista: Gawang Pinoy, Panalo ‘Yan,” which seeks to support locally made products, promote small businesses, as well as empower local entrepreneurs to succeed online through a testimonial type contest.
The contest is open to all local online sellers aged 20 years old and above, who had established their own online businesses. Resellers, on the other hand, are not eligible to join this campaign.
To join, the qualified participants must first register via bit.ly/jntlfcertifiedlokalista. They will be asked to send their Lokalista story, discussing their Pinoy-made products offered.
“We have seen how Filipinos, especially during this pandemic, explore their interests and push the limits of their creativity and resourcefulness by turning their passion into entrepreneurial endeavors. Through our #CertifiedLokalista, we want entrepreneurs to realize a more practical and efficient operation, as well as to inspire local sellers to grow and express their online business,” according to Zoe Chi, Vice-President of J&T Express Philippines.
Aside from featuring the winning small businesses through the videos shared on social media, the participants will also get a chance to win a total of PHP20,000 worth of nationwide delivery services for their products.
They will be offered to join the VIP platform, the online sellers will enjoy exclusive perks, such as discounts in all the services provided by J&T Express, access to the dashboard, free pick-up services, and many more.
J&T Express has always been dedicated to helping local online businesses grow by serving as a delivery partner that provides quality services at affordable rates. It also vows to ensure the safety of products through its real-time tracking, as well as to provide insurance and other safety precautions, especially amid the current COVID-19 pandemic.
J&T Express has over 500 branches across the Philippines.