Tabby features Michelle Guinto: CEO of Balikbayan Store empowering Global Filipinos
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by Balikbayan Store
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Michelle Guinto, the visionary CEO and Founder of Balikbayan Store, has been selected by Tabby to feature her inspiring journey as a startup founder on their platforms. This recognition by Tabby, a leading buy-now-pay-later service, underscores Michelle's impactful work in helping Global Filipinos abroad send essential goods to their loved ones in the Philippines. Balikbayan Store, an innovative Dubai-based online marketplace, caters specifically to the needs of Global Filipinos. The platform allows users to shop for a variety of items and opt for convenient installment payment plans, ensuring they can provide for their families back home without financial strain. Michelle Guinto was recently interviewed by Jack Mitchell, B2B Content Specialist of Tabby's marketing department. In this interview, she shared her journey, the challenges she faced, and her dedication to empowering Filipinos abroad.
Helping Global Filipinos Through Innovative Solutions
Balikbayan Store stands out for its unique installment payment options. Through a partnership with Tabby, customers can purchase items and pay in four monthly installments with zero interest. Additionally, the store offers an alternative installment plan via Tamara, which allows payments over three months, also with zero interest and no down payment required. The store offers a wide range of products, including household essentials, electronics, furniture, and even visa services for Filipinos needing new or extended visit visas. This extensive selection ensures that customers can meet various needs, from basic groceries to high-end appliances.
Empowering the Filipino Community Abroad
Michelle Guinto's vision for Balikbayan Store goes beyond providing products; it's about creating a lifeline for Filipinos working abroad. The ability to purchase items on installment helps ease the financial burden, allowing them to support their families more effectively. This model of compassionate commerce is a testament to Michelle's commitment to the global Filipino community. The store operates in most GCC countries and the USA, making it accessible to a broad audience of Filipinos living abroad. Customers can easily visit balikbayanstore.com or download the Balikbayan Store app available on the App Store and Play Store.
Through her leadership, Michelle Guinto has turned Balikbayan Store into a vital resource for Filipinos worldwide, reinforcing the bonds between families separated by distance and ensuring that the spirit of giving and support remains strong.
For more information about Balikbayan Store and its services, visit balikbayanstore.com.
