Once a business owner expresses interest in purchasing a membership, it’s time to close the deal.
In Sales Advisor Essentials we did a full review of how easy it is for customers to place their order and what they can expect post-purchase. Go back and revisit the lessons in the Essentials: Closing module as needed.
In this section, we’ll take a closer look at what you can do to ensure that your interested prospects become happy customers and you become a happy Sales Advisor, as you add to your commissionable billing base while doing good in the world.
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Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) isn’t just another compliance requirement. It’s a strategic opportunity to improve your environmental performance, strengthen your brand, and contribute to a thriving circular economy. But to navigate the complexities of the Philippines’ EPR landscape (Republic Act 11898)1, your business needs a partner with proven capabilities, regulatory insight, and measurable impact.
Your EPR partner should help you reduce risk, deliver traceable impact, and integrate sustainability into your business model.
Your phone battery barely lasts two years. A kitchen appliance stops working just after its warranty expires. A chair breaks, but replacement parts are impossible to find.
For many consumers, these experiences feel normal now. Replacing products has become easier, and sometimes cheaper, than repairing them. Over time, this has created a culture where disposal is expected and durability feels almost old-fashioned.
But in communities around the world, repair cafés, local workshops, maker spaces, and community repair hubs are helping people rethink the value of the things they own. Instead of throwing products away, people are learning how to fix them, extend their lifespan, and reconnect with the idea that products should be built to last.
Repair hubs are doing more than saving broken items. They are challenging the systems and habits that fuel throwaway culture.
In recent years, the Philippines has made strong progress in tackling plastic waste and promoting sustainability. One major step is the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Law, or Republic Act No. 11898. This law requires businesses to take responsibility for their plastic products—from production to disposal.
Most people think living a zero-waste lifestyle is expensive or inconvenient.
But in reality, the opposite is true.
Reducing waste at home is one of the simplest ways to cut everyday expenses. From the food you throw away to the products you repeatedly repurchase, waste often represents money you’ve already earned then lost.
The good news? Small changes can quickly add up to meaningful savings.
Plastic Pollution and Recycling
