Legendary investor Warren Buffett , ranked as the world’s fourth richest man, is known for business wisdom he generously doles out from his own investing experiences and insights. One of his latest tips is directed Read More
Even before the pandemic broke out, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have been considered a disadvantaged sector. They are typically undermanned, with no or very few specialized staff. They are usually short of capital and Read More
Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), especially those struggling against the ill effects of the pandemic, are assured of the availability of credit assistance with recent measures taken by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP_ Read More
As the country prepares for a partial reopening of the economy in May, the government has issued guidelines on which businesses may reopen and which ones may not. As announced, most businesses will be allowed Read More
As the economy gets ready to reopen sometime in May when the Luzon-wide lockout is expected to be lifted, a possibility looms that seniors and some young adults could lose their jobs permanently. Sergio Ortiz Read More
(First published in the Sunday Biz Section, Philippine Daily Inquirer, April 26, 2020 by Myrna Rodriguez Co )SERDEF Media Bureau) Against the backdrop of widespread socio-=economic disturbances wrought by the raging viral outbreak, small enterprises Read More
The national government is all set to provide a wage subsidy for employees of small businesses hard hit by the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ). President Rodrigo Duterte approved the subsidy program last April 18. The Read More
Amidst the viral menace that the world faces, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looms as the most highly at risk economic sector. “Ticking bomb” is how the situation is described by Andrew Masigan, an economist, Read More
A recentbsurvey conducted by Grant Thornton International showed that among 32 countries studied, the Philippines is tops in having the most number of women executives in top leadership positions. Thornton International’s 2020 Women in Business Read More
Although the coronavirus outbreak is predicted to cause a sharp but temporary economic disruption in most emerging markets in Asia, the Philippines will be among those least affected. This assessment was made by investment house Read More
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