We have all seen the trend in the recent years. Big companies acquiring smaller ones, mostly start-ups — young but established or very promising ventures. We have, observed, in the sidelines, and with mixed feelings, Read More
Seven outstanding micro entrepreneurs from across the country were honored in the 2015 Citi Microentrepreneurship Awards (CMA) during rites held at the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas late last year. The CMA is conducted yearly by Read More
The Philippine energy sector will mount The Solar Show Philippines 2017 on May 24-25 at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City. As the Philippines’ largest solar conference & exhibition, the show brings together the government, Read More
The World Bank is pushing for greater access to financing by micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to ease the integration of small businesses into the global value chains, in the face of an Read More
Dear SERDEF advisers: I have a small grocery store or what may be called a mini super-market in Paranaque City. Among my major concerns is petty theft inside my store. How can I prevent Read More
The National Competitiveness Council recently announced the Philippines has moved up in competitiveness to rank No. 47 in the World Economic Forum’s Global Competitiveness Index 2015-2016. With the new ranking, the country joins the top Read More
The Small Enterprises Research and Development Foundation has joined the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) and other like-minded government, non-government and academic institutions in commemorating Policy Research Month in September, according to SERDEF Read More
Vicente Paterno, president of 7-11 Philippines answers a critical question about franchising: “How does one determine the most appropriate location for a franchise store or outlet?” “There is a misconception that the secret to choosing Read More
If you’re looking for a doorway to a new business, one of the opportunities to consider is weddings. Weddings have become a complex production that can no longer be executed by the affianced couple by Read More
In order to make its services more accessible to the public, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has begun to set up mall-based satellite offices. The first such office, located at SM City Manila, will Read More
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