‘Perseverance is the key’ – Marian Kristine Ringor-Tan

Yannie’s Best was started in February 2018 with only PhP3,000 as startup capital.

“It started as a hobby… as I love to cook, bake and make food that I myself crave,” said Marian Kristine Ringor-Tan.

Yan, of course, also have a day job as a full time Hemodialysis Nurse. “We all know that being a nurse in the Philippines is really tough so we decided (me and my husband, David dela Cruz Tan Jr.) to venture on selling ‘meryenda’ and baked goods online if we have a spare time. With the help of my loved ones and my BFF, Yannie’s Best was born.”

Even now, actually, Yan said her husband inspires her.

“We love to try new dishes,” she said, so the food-testing starts with them.

In hindsight, “who would have thought that my passion for cooking and baking can be my bread and butter in the future? That aside from my day job, I can still manage to do what I love most.”

Yan said she always saw herself “owning a business, meeting new people, discover new fields, and becoming a mentor. This is my dream as a child, and now, I want to achieve the goals that i have set for myself.”

“It started as a hobby… as I love to cook, bake and make food that I myself crave,” said Marian Kristine Ringor-Tan.

There remain challenges.

There’s the continuing self-doubt, said Yan. “Every time I deliver a batch of orders, I will always ask my husband: ‘How about the next batch? Will I be receiving more orders?'”

Here, the support of people you love helps, said Yan, as it gives you the strength to persevere.

Another problem is the availability of ingredients, particularly since “I only buy these in small batches so I can make sure that the cookies are always fresh.” Here, Yan believes that quality is always a priority, so the difficulty is worth it.

For people who may want to also open their business, what tips can Yan give?

“Do not be afraid, do not be easily discouraged. Sure there will be ups and downs but during this time, you will learn how to handle it with the help of your loved ones. Perseverance is the key,” she said.

She added: “Don’t be shy to post your business online. You will never know that soon you will not ask people to buy from you and they will be the ones asking you if why did you not bake for today.”

To contact or try the offerings of Yannie’s Best, head to Facebook: @yanniesbest or IG: @yanniesbest2018. You may also email yanniesbest2018@gmail.com or call/text 0966 875 5506.