Humble beginnings: Local businesses that have made it big

MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – There are many things to consider when starting a business.  When you stumble upon a big idea, it’s probably easy to get carried away with imagining how it’s going to impact the world.

But the reality is, you have to take it one step at a time. There are factors that are out of your control, which makes starting a business even more challenging or daunting to begin with. However, if you’re really committed to making it happen and making it big, then the time will come when you will finally say to yourself, “I made it.”

You have to be prepared to face the tough times to be able to make it through.

All businesses start off small and relatively simple. These days, it’s easier to take the first step to start a business. If you have a laptop or tablet, social media accounts, and a stable Internet connection, you are capable of reaching millions of people with one click.

How do you use technology to make the jump from small-scale entrepreneur to big boss? Take it from these local success stories. – Rappler.com

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EDITOR’S NOTE: A previous version of this infographic attributed another company’s milestones to Human Nature. We regret the oversight and have corrected the error.