Reggie Bundang: Expanding RegaloService Offerings in 2008

RegaloService was probably the newest e-commerce player in late 2006. In less than a year, the site won two awards, the best gift site in the 1st DigitalFilipino.com Web Awards and winner in the ADOC ICT Awards.

Reggie Bundang's story in starting the site remains an inspiration for any woman who would like to achieve a balance, start their own business at home, pursuing one's dream, succeed, while taking care of family at the same time.

Her interest in shopping, reading, surfing, coupled with her background on online banking, business, and product development made her decide to pursue starting an online retailing business, RegaloService.

With minimal capital, she relied on her network of friends to get started. She also had to deal with challenges such as building credibility with her suppliers, finding the look and feel with her website that aptly represents what she wants, and getting a slice of the market. Help from partners, suppliers, and friends from all over were valuable along the way.

In the last W3O forum, I still remember what Reggie shared, knowing what you want, being professional and understanding in one's dealings, and building relationships were vital to success.

For 2008, Reggie plans to expand her service offerings in RegaloService.

Week 14: Filipina Writing Project

Here's the 14th week and last summary of entries for the Filipina Writing Project. Sincerest thanks to everyone who supported this initiative.

This writing project will not be possible without the support of sponsors such as Barangay.ph, Kababayan.ph, MyUSMailbox.com, RegaloService.com, Acclaim Butterflies, and Chikka.com.

We received 21 entries this week. I encourage all our readers to link to:

• Hot Filipina
  
• Filipina Ako. I am a Filipina
  
• Sarado na ang mga Karinderyang Filipina ang Putahe
  
• Sing-Kwenta
  
• Babae sa Pag-unlad at Pagbabago
  
• Ang Nanay ko
  
• Babae
  
• Adobong Pinay
  
• Ina Ko ay Isang Magiting na Filipina
  
• Filipina Entrepreneur
  
• Proudly Pinay: The Filipina Who Strut on Her Heels
  
• A Filipina Women is...
  
• Story of a Young Filipina Woman - The Fighter in Me
  
• Filipina works! Abroad
  
• The Filipina Superwoman
  
• Two Popular and Unique Individuals, Both Filipina
  
• Filipina as Other
  
• Superiority of Women in the Philippine Society
  
• The Funniest Filipina Vloggers
  
• Filipina Power
  

Overall
Combined with week 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14, we have reached a total of 73 entries and writing project participants. Many thanks to everyone who submitted an entry to this writing project!

November 28 eyeball - I invite those who submitted an entry to the Filipina Writing Project to come and attend. We will be announcing the 10 winners on this day who will get US$100 each. Of course, those who can't make it are still part of the draw and can win.

Week 4: Filipina Writing Project

Here's the 4th week summary of entries for the Filipina Writing Project. If you haven't submitted an entry yet, head on to our writing project page on how to join.

This effort will not be possible without the support of our sponsors. One of them is RegaloService.com. It is never too early to make that Christmas List! Start browsing and shopping for that memorable Christmas gift to your loved ones and friends at www.RegaloService.com. Make it memorable at RegaloService.com!"

We received 9 entries this week. I encourage all our readers to link to the following:

• Filipina 2007
• The Portrait of a Japayuki as a Filipina
• Filipino DH (Die Hard Filipina)
• Maria “Ria” A. Jose is a Filipina
• The Ideal Filipina In The Heart And Mind of A Filipina (Not A Mere Dating Or Sex Object)
• Filipina
• Different Faces of a Filipina
• Are you just a Filipina?
• Ako po si Elay, Nagbibigay Pugay

Overall
Combined with week 1, 2, 3, and 4, we now have a total of 28 entries and writing project participants.

November 28 eyeball - I invite those who submitted an entry to the Filipina Writing Project to come and attend. We will be announcing the 10 winners on this day who will get US$100 each. Of course, those who can't make it are still part of the draw and can win.