Entrep
Entrep
Working does not provide enough income to meet their wants and needs, and work does not
last a lifetime. According to PAF/ Lt. Col. Navales Jr., when you have a business, your salary can be
doubled. PAF/Lt. Col. Navales Jr. also misses the “Satti” after being reassigned here in Cebu. A
Zamboanga delicacy of grilled chicken and cubed 'puso' rice dipped in a puddle of Satti sauce. It is a
Halal-certified food with the flavor of a combined chili and curry dish. It inspired him to start a business
about Satti as a way to satisfy his cravings.
What do you think are your characteristics and competencies that made you a successful entrepreneur?
He is optimistic about the future and makes good use of the knowledge he has gained from
reading entrepreneurship books. He molds himself into a successful entrepreneur through his
experience and expertise. The mistakes he made in his first business were his lesson, guiding him to start
over and have fewer failures.
Aside from the business that you have, what other businesses are you interested in?
He was so focused on his goal business that he never ventured into other projects, but he does
have some interest in other ventures.
What do you think of being employed? Why didn’t you choose that path?
There is nothing wrong with being employed, according to PAF/Lt. Col. Navales Jr., because it is
where you start. You can get your capital if you are employed. As you save your salary and develop a
creative business idea, you will use that money to fund your venture. It is the start of everything, and it
helps to shape every successful entrepreneur.
What is your message to the young Filipino who wants to become an entrepreneur?
Do not be afraid to take risks, and when starting a business, always think of a unique idea to
help it grow. Always have a mentor who can assist and guide you on your journey. Read some books
about entrepreneurship to broaden your knowledge.