# Micro-Entrepreneurial Management Hapinoy Uses a Multi-Level Program to Teach and Share Knowledge By Elise Ying-Hei Ho | Published 2013-03-08 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hapinoy References: [hapinoy](http://www.hapinoy.com/) Focussing on sari-sari stores, otherwise known as convenient stores in the Philippines, the Hapinoy Store Program provides the necessary training and support to assist locals in developing a successful business. According to Hapinoy, these sari-sari stores make up approximately 40% of the retail businesses in the country. Through various sources such as microfinancing, the Hapinoy Store Program, which is hosted by MicroVentures Incorporated since 2007, created a multi-level program that not only educates and empowers those in the Philippines with the tools to run a [successful variety store](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microstore) but also gives them the knowledge to pass on and teach others in similar situations as well. Along with providing the initial capital, the social enterprise also educates the [micro-entrepreneurs on financial management](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/women-entrepreneur). **Contact Information** Hapinoy [website](http://www.hapinoy.com/) Hapinoy [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hapinoy/181213031830) Hapinoy [Twitter](https://twitter.com/hapinoy) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Microfinancing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for financial institutions to create specialized microfinance programs for small business owners. - **Social Enterprise:** Opportunity for organizations to develop social enterprise models that provide training, support, and resources to underprivileged entrepreneurs. - **Multi-level Program:** Opportunity for businesses to create comprehensive educational programs that empower individuals and facilitate knowledge sharing within a specific industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Retail:** Potential for retail businesses to partner with micro-entrepreneurial programs, such as the Hapinoy Store Program, to support and empower small convenience store owners. - **Financial Services:** Opportunity for financial institutions to cater to the needs of micro-entrepreneurs in developing countries by offering specialized services and products. - **Education:** Potential for educational institutions to collaborate with micro-entrepreneurial programs to develop curriculum and training materials that empower individuals to run successful businesses. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Canadian Entrepreneur-Focused Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canadian-entrepreneur.md) - [Community-Focused Support Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pursue-the-dream.md) - [Small Business Support Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mastercard-x-pier-five-small-business-fund.md) - [Empowering Home Improvement Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resurfacing-solutions.md) - [Entrepreneur-Supporting Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doordash-accelerator.md) - [Hispanic-Focused Business Opportunities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greenhouse-accelerator-program.md) - [Comprehensive E-Commerce Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comprehensive-ecommerce-platform.md) - [Local Economic Growth Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/local-economic-growth.md) - [Empowering Women Entrepreneur Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/women-entrepreneur.md)