To strengthen and accelerate the growth of grassroots businesses, Suy Sing Commercial Corporation, one of the country’s leading wholesale grocery suppliers, has partnered with Fuse Financing Inc., the lending arm of #GCash. This collaboration aims to serve micro and small businesses such as independent supermarkets, mini-marts, groceries, drugstores, bakeshops, and more. Through this partnership, Fuse Financing Inc. provides small business owners with easier financing solutions via #GGives for Business.
SuySing partners with Fuse, the lending arm of GCash, to expand credit access to small business owners, supporting their financial capital needs and business growth opportunities
This provides business owners with access to zero-interest loans, helping them finance their expansion, strengthen operations, and grow their inventory. By supporting these essential community retailers, the initiative contributes to the broader economic well-being of local neighborhoods across the Philippines.
Across the Philippines, small businesses like community groceries continue to thrive despite the dominance of large conglomerates and retail giants. These businesses serve as the backbone of communities, providing convenient access to daily essentials while creating livelihood opportunities and keeping local commerce alive. However, access to financial capital to expand and grow their businesses often remains challenging.
Recognizing their crucial role in economic growth, Fuse launched GGives for Business, a financing solution designed to provide fair and transparent access to working capital. By partnering with Suy Sing, Fuse can offer digital credit loans to community groceries and other small business owners with little or no credit standing, helping them restock and maintain operations for their businesses. This partnership is part of GCash’s broader mission to bring financial inclusion to underserved Filipinos.
“GGives for Business is a commitment to financial inclusion. By enabling access to working capital, we hope to empower small business owners to keep their shelves stocked and their businesses thriving. Our collaboration with Suy Sing allows us to reach these communities more effectively,” Fuse CEO Anthony Isidro said.
Under the program, eligible store owners can access loans starting at ₱3,000 with a zero interest rate and minimal processing fees. Additionally, its loan terms are designed to provide more flexibility, with 7 or 14-day options to help business owners better manage their inventory cycles and cash flow. For many, this is their first step into formal credit, making their growth and stability more accessible than ever.
The partnership was formally launched at the Suy Sing Suki Event Convention last May 4, an annual gathering of the company’s partner retailers. This strategic rollout taps into Suy Sing’s established network, making it easier to identify and reach store owners who will benefit from the program.
"Having access to formal credit will boost not only the business operations of our retailers but also their morale. This partnership with Fuse is more than just access to financing; it is a way to empower them with the confidence and stability they need to grow their businesses sustainably," said Elma Ainza, Suy Sing’s Vice President for Sales.
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Holazo-Amurao, Head of Business Development at Fuse, emphasized the
broader impact of the initiative. “When small business owners can access
fair financing, not only does it benefit them, but most especially, it
helps strengthen entire communities. This is a step toward making
financial solutions more inclusive and accessible.”
By providing responsible, accessible credit, Fuse and GCash, together with its partners, ensure that small business owners can sustain operations, expand their businesses, and better serve their communities, fostering economic resilience at the grassroots level.