As e-commerce takes on greater importance for both
consumers and sellers, Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast
Asia and Taiwan, partners with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to
offer in-depth discussions about online selling to support the growth of online
businesses through Shopee Thursdays. These masterclass sessions aim to equip
existing and aspiring online entrepreneurs with the right tools and information
on how to use data to operate effectively in the e-commerce space.
E-commerce is considered a crucial part of the global
retail framework. When the pandemic hit, its role became even more critical as
physical businesses closed and people were encouraged to stay at home for
safety reasons. With the implementation of lockdown measures, more than 65
percent of business establishments had to close temporarily, and only 29
percent of enterprises remained open with limited operations.This led
to people turning to online platforms to shop for their needs and entrepreneurs
to shift to digital platforms to sustain their businesses
Martin Yu, Director
at Shopee Philippines, said, “Shopee is excited to
partner with the Department of Trade and Industry to equip MSMEs with proper
knowledge and skills to thrive in the e-commerce space through Shopee
Thursdays. As many entrepreneurs transition to online platforms like Shopee, it
is important that they learn the basics of online selling and to maximize the
e-commerce space to its full potential. We will continue to collaborate with DTI
to support MSMEs in their e-commerce journey to success.” Jean Pacheco,
Assistant Secretary at the Department of Trade and Industry, said, “At DTI, we believe that every business is essential for the
Philippine economy to prosper, and that is why it is our goal to support them
in any way possible. With leading marketplace platforms like Shopee, we can
reach more people who want to expand their business and learn more about
e-commerce. It is an honor for us to work with a company that prioritizes the
local community and we will keep on partnering with organizations like Shopee,
to uplift Filipino entrepreneurs.” Sellers can learn essential tips on how they can expand
their businesses on Shopee in the upcoming sessions. On June 17, entrepreneurs
will understand and learn how to better manage shop operations, inventory,
warehouse processes, and employees. On June 24, the masterclass session will
focus on the potential of data and how entrepreneurs can use it to improve
their shop’s performance. For more information about the topics and to register for
Shopee Thursdays, visit https://ecommerce.dti.gov.ph/shopee-thursdays-grow-your-business-online/. Shop,
load, and pay bills with ShopeePay. Download the Shopee app for free via the
App Store or Google Play.
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