As always with any DIY project we undertake, we like to share the estimate costing for each item we made. So here you go, watch the video to find out how much it would set you back to make a concrete pot, a tea light candle holder, a plant stand and  a concrete lamp base. Of course, your time and effort are not included in the costs. But then again if you do enjoy creating stuff, DIY is a good hobby to start. Who knows, you might end up with a viable sideline like Pete and Sarah! Here are the videos for the Concrete Couple: Episode 1, The Start of a Business Venture Episode 2, Pete and Sarah’s Pot Project Episode 3, How’s the Business Going? Episode 4, DIY Concrete Plant Stand Episode 5, Easy DIY Concrete Tea Light Holder Episode 6, How to Make a Concrete Lamp Episode 7,…

For any entrepreneur who takes a risk by starting a business, the feeling is sweet when you see that there is resonance in the market for things that you sell, especially if you are the one who makes the products. If you are employed at the moment and you dream of starting a business, it is best to have a sideline first instead of jumping off the deep end and resigning from your job and go for it. This is a voice of experience talking. I think this is sound advice considering the Philippine inflation rate which soared to 5.2% for June 2018. Watch all the Concrete Couple episodes for more DIY ideas: Episode 1, The Start of a Business Venture Episode 2, Pete and Sarah’s Pot Project Episode 3, How’s the Business Going? Episode 4, DIY Concrete Plant Stand Episode 5, Easy DIY Concrete Tea Light Holder Episode 6,…

After making their own concrete pots and planting succulents in them, how is Sarah and Pete’s DIY crafts side business going? Watch the video below and find out. Any start-up will always have hiccups. Even established businesses can fail big time. Which is why anyone who wants to be a successful entrepreneur should have imagination, energy, stamina, endurance, determination, shrewdness, street smarts, and a big, BIG heart to handle failures and successes! And of course, let’s not forget luck! If you’re thinking that that’s a tall order, it is. But if you want to try something, don’t over analyze, just go for it! If you never take a step, that’s already a sure failure. One step leads to the next, just like Sarah and Pete’s journey. Concrete pots are just the beginning. Where will these lead? Watch out for Episode 4 which will be coming soon. If you haven’t seen…

This new DIY webisode about the Concrete Couple starts with Sarah’s passion for plants especially succulents. She plants the little cute things in small pots, and with the help of husband Pete, takes photos and uploads them in a new website. But like all new start-ups, the going was tough. It took an inspired idea from hubby to move to the next step. Watch the cute couple as they start a new sideline which perhaps could grow into a business venture in the future. Who knows where the path will lead? You could too if you want to try your hand at business? Think about it. If it’s concerning an activity that you love doing, it wouldn’t be too much of a sacrifice to try it out in the market. So many people are making businesses out of their crafts. Why do you think platforms like Etsy or craft fairs around…