When the grind eases, growth begins. With less time on payroll and check disbursement tasks, Janilyn (left) now focuses on growing her business and enjoying the journey. Meanwhile, Bernardo (right) tends to their family-run laundromat business with care and purpose, knowing how much this livelihood serves as lifeline for both his family and the hardworking team behind it.
Entrepreneur Bernardo Borlagdan is on a path to transform the way he runs his businesses. With ventures in hardware, construction, and laundromat located in Albay and Metro Manila, he envisions a future driven by automation—one that simplifies operations and boosts efficiency.
At the recent Usapang Negosyo, BDO’s SME Forum in Legazpi City, Bernardo discovered the Bank’s Cash Management Services (CMS). These tools offer solutions to longstanding challenges in his enterprises, such as the stress of manual payroll and the risks of check disbursements.
Alongside his wife Janilyn, Bernardo oversees a growing portfolio of businesses in Tabaco City, Albay and Pasig City. Their goal goes beyond business profitability; it’s about creating a better experience for employees and suppliers.
Addressing security risks and errors
One of the couple’s biggest struggles has been payroll. For Bernardo and Janilyn, managing payments for up to 30 workers on construction sites involves handling cash, bank visits, and ensuring safe delivery of funds.
Bernardo shared how these tasks have exhausted their time and energy that could otherwise be spent growing the business. “Automating our payroll will not only secure our funds, but liberate our time and resources, " he explained.
Check disbursements have also been a source of stress. The manual verification process is not only tedious, but prone to costly mistakes. With automation, Bernardo sees fewer errors and a more streamlined process. "Currently, we endure the painstaking cycle of verifying checks. But once we embrace automation, tracking payments will be effortless,” he added.
For Bernando, the shift is not just about solving logistical problems. He finds fulfillment in giving back to his community. “My journey as an entrepreneur is about growth not just for me and my family, but for our employees who work hard for us," he affirmed.
“As we move toward automation, we’ll have more time to think and plan how we can better manage and grow the business, while taking care of the people who make our journey possible,” the Albay-based entrepreneur added.
Bernardo looks ahead to a brighter, more efficient future as he prepares to integrate BDO’s digital solutions—one where business expansion and greater community contributions go hand in hand.
If you’re ready to empower your business, like Bernardo, visit the website or drop by your nearest BDO branch to learn how BDO’s CMS can help.
