According to Village Pipol , two Filipino sari-sari store owners have successfully expanded their businesses using Maya Business, the financial technology platform that provides digital payment solutions and business tools. The feature highlights how micro-entrepreneurs in the Philippines are leveraging cashless transactions to boost sales and streamline operations.
One store owner, based in Quezon City, adopted Maya Business to accept GCash and credit card payments, which attracted more customers and increased daily revenue by 30 percent. The owner also used Maya’s inventory management feature to track stock levels and reduce waste, allowing the store to offer a wider variety of products without overstocking.
Another owner from Bulacan integrated Maya Business as a loan platform to fund a store renovation and purchase additional supply. The owner reported that access to affordable credit through Maya helped avoid high-interest informal lenders. Both cases demonstrate how digital financial services are enabling sari-sari stores to compete in an increasingly formalized retail landscape.