IN a bid to strengthen the industry of shoemaking and help local businesses by providing subsidies, the Marikina City Government officially opened the Marikina Christmas Shoe Bazaar and Banchetto on Monday, November 13, 2023.
The Quezon City Government has formally introduced the six finalists from its second cohort under its Startup QC Program.
IN an extraordinary display of innovation and entrepreneurial prowess, Philippine start-ups made a significant impact on the international start-up scene at two prestigious events held in Seoul, Republic of Korea.
IS there a one-size-fit-all approach to selling? My quick and short answer to this question is “no.” And in case you want a more detailed response, please read on.
The franchise industry in the Philippines has been growing significantly over the past few years, and this trend is expected to continue in the next five years, from 2024 to 2029. As more Filipinos aspire to be their own boss, and seek affordable and convenient products and services, the demand for franchised businesses is predicted to increase. In response to this growth, Francorp, the leading franchise consulting firm in the country, will play a crucial role in helping business owners of different types and sizes navigate the complex landscape of franchising.
ON November 3, the Japanese government announced the conferment of the “Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon” on Egmidio Cesar S. Jose in recognition of his contributions in boosting the bilateral economic ties of Japan and the Philippines.
Have you ever wondered why some sales professionals seem to sell faster than others? And how come there are some who can effectively develop long-term business relationships with customer, and can keep note of all commitments made?
Some 36 trade promotion events participated in by Philippine exporters from January to September 2023 generated over $970 million in booked and potential export sales, according to the Department of Trade and Industry-Export Marketing Bureau (DTI-EMB).
AS it continues to foster innovation and empower technology-based start-ups, IdeaSpace Foundation, an MVP-backed accelerator, recently unveiled the six start-ups selected out of over a hundred applicants to join the next cohort of the flagship IdeaSpace Accelerator Program.
A SOCIAL climate fintech start-up from Mindoro won a funding grant worth P1 million for winning the grand prize of the Shell LiveWIRE Final Pitch competition held at the Fairmont Hotel in Makati City.
GIVEN the Philippines’s strong embrace of religion, an outbreak of conflict in the Middle East — the birthplace and religious Center of Christianity, Judaism and Islam — strikes us all emotionally.
One of the things that successful sales professionals have in common is their penchant for planning. They make plans for their annual, quarterly, monthly, weekly and daily sales targets.
From its humble beginnings as a digital coffee shop just three years ago, “But First, Coffee” (BFC) has emerged as a unique and inspiring coffee shop franchise chain with more than 110 branches.
During the peak of the pandemic, aspiring entrepreneurs took a chance at building their own businesses within the comfort of their own homes.
“NO pain, no gain” may be a hackneyed catchphrase in the beauty and aesthetics sector, but it’s also what business players like the tandem of husband and wife John Philip and Luisa Lipnica had gone through in penetrating this very tough industry.”O pain, no gain” may be a hackneyed catchphrase in the beauty and aesthetics sector, but it’s also what business players like the tandem of husband and wife John Philip and Luisa Lipnica had gone through in penetrating this very tough industry.
This may come as a surprise to many, but the truth is that selling and leading are just labels.
BUSINESS-MINDED Filipinos and start-ups are encouraged to start small today in fulfilling their dreams of becoming an entrepreneur and scale up their entities, respectively, with the emergence of digital technologies that enable them to do so efficiently and economically.
“BAYANIHAN” is the greatest attribute of Filipinos that enables them to always rise in face of challenges.
Successful entrepreneur and academician, Dr. Stephene Roy Condino, also known as “Doc Bigs” is considered a rising star in the business community.
The most difficult challenge faced by sales professionals is rejection. In fact, just the mere thought of it causes many to drop everything, and run as far away as possible from the sales profession.
PUTTING up a business can be daunting yet exciting journey for first-time entrepreneurs. As much as possible, they need to do it right early on to avoid committing mistakes which, in turn, could make or unmake an enterprise.
BUTUAN CITY—At least 32 farmers in the Siargao Island town of Santa Monica embarked on pineapple production earlier this week after receiving aid from the Department of Agriculture in the Caraga Region (DA-13).
IN a very conservative country like the Philippines in the past wherein gender norms defined the role of men as the family “breadwinners” and women as “homemakers,” the latter had been restricted to gain economic opportunities and financial freedom.
Lately I hear a lot of veteran sales professionals commenting that “selling is no longer the same as before,” claiming that it’s now more challenging to compete in today’s marketplace. And they bounced off various reasons for saying so—increased competition, fast-paced technological advances, changing lifestyles and shifting customer preferences, to name a few.
THE Covid-19 pandemic may have caused a lot of pains, especially to those who got ill or lost their loved ones from this dreaded disease, but there are also beautiful stories that came out of this most challenging crisis of the 21st century.
The Philippines continues to strengthen foreign export and trade relations as it brings local micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) front and center at the China-Asean Expo (CAEXPO) 2023 to be held in Nanning, China from September 16 to 19, 2023.
RISING from the pandemic, more Filipinos are searching for alternative means to make both ends meet for their families. Putting up a business through a loan with adjustable settlement options and lower repayment fees is the best option to do so.
IN sales, you refer to your friends, family and people closest to you as your low hanging fruits. If you have a fruit-bearing tree, wouldn’t you harvest the low-hanging fruits first? Of course. It’s exactly the same in sales—you initially reach out to people you know, otherwise known as your low-hanging fruits or LHFs.
TIME flies too quickly for Flash Express as it marks its second year anniversary in the Philippines this August, with sterling performances and significant contribution to the country’s economy.
AS part of its continuous rebranding and expansion plan post-pandemic, successful Filipino food enterprise Gerry’s is all set to open at least 15 new outlets by 2024—all fully clothed as a family restaurant with a homey ambience and extensive menu.
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