Feasibility Study For Establishing Inaul Fabric Enterprises In South Cotabato

Jefferey  Edades,; Neressa  Montejo,

Feasibility Study For Establishing Inaul Fabric Enterprises In South Cotabato

Abstract:

This study was conducted to assess the feasibility of establishing Inaul fabric enterprises in South Cotabato. The municipality of Surallah is the target location for the business since it is the economic center of the Upper Valley Area, which includes the municipalities of Banga, Norala, Santo Niño, Tboli, Lake Sebu, and Surallah. This feasibility study provides information on important aspects of launching the establishment for distributing and merchandising Inaul fabric. A growing number of local designers represent a prosperous clothing industry in South Cotabato. Most designers prefer the direct-to-consumer method when purchasing Inaul fabric due to the lack of nearby access to the materials. Currently, malls are their only source of Inaul fabric. The proposed establishment is the sole proprietorship with a capital of PHP 500,000.00. The business will be operated by three (3) employees. The capital is expected to be recovered within six (6) months of operation.

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