The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is pushing for additional trade routes or lanes where truckers can pass during truck ban hours in Manila, in preparation for the expected surge of cargoes characterizing the onset of Read More
“Preparing for an integrated ASEAN” is the theme of International Franchise Conference to be held on July 16 and 17 at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City. A powerhouse line up of resource persons will Read More
(An update of an article published on January 14, 2014) (Click here to read mechanics of SERDEF’s Brand Slam Contest for micro and small biz) Branding is for large businesses only. Branding is only Read More
Excerpts from a speech by Ambassador Alfredo M. Yao, President, Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industries (PCCI), at the 3rd National Symposium Workshop on E-Power organized by UP ISSI and SERDEF, April 10, 2014 The Read More
At its annual general membership meeting held yesterday, May 14 at the UP ISSI conference hall, the members of SERDEF elected six members of the Board of Trustees, in addition to six incumbent members. Those Read More
The Competition Law needs to be passed as soon as possible to upgrade the country’s competitiveness and curb unfair market and trade practices to make the country more prepared for the emergent one-ASEAN market expected Read More
Entrepreneurs manage resources and people to attain business goals. Clearly, it is important that they have a modicum of leadership. Nowadays, however, leadership traits seem to be taking the backseat to leadership style. After all, Read More
You have what you are sure are great products or services. But you are just starting. People have to know what you can do and offer and how to find you. When you don’t have Read More
In order to plan marketing strategies and achieve competitive advantage for your company, you have to study your competition. Recognizing the strengths and weaknesses of competitors allow managers to exploit weaknesses, emulate strengths or avoid Read More
More micro, small and medium enterprises (mSMEs) stand to benefit with the increased budget allotted by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to its Shared Service Facility (SSF) program. SSF, considered the DTI’s flagship Read More
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