The Philippine Franchise Association (PFA), in partnership with go Negosyo, will mount a franchising expo dubbed as “Franchising Negosyo para sa ‘yo” at the Trinoma Mall on March 27 and 28. This year’s exposition will Read More
With its rich natural resources, the peace about to be achieved in the region, and the generally improved business climate in the country, Mindanao will be a great place to invest in, President Benigno Aquino Read More
by Jasmine B. Barrios (first published in the Philippine Online Chronicles) It was like an excerpt from an action flick. A big truck suddenly stopped in the middle of the rush hour crowd. The goons Read More
“The customer is always right.” This is one of the principles virtually enshrined in the business philosophy of most companies. It is sometimes unquestioned, unchallenged. The phrase “The customer is always right” is said to Read More
The Philippines may soon emerge not only as the biggest producer of abaca for the international market but also the world’s only integrated abaca producer. The Fiber Industry Development Authority (FIDA), with support from the Read More
(First published in the Business World) At the SERDEF and UP ISSI, when we speak of the contributions of small enterprises, we tend to do so in terms of their potential, rather than their Read More
Banks and financial institutions are called upon to extend more financial assistance to micro, small and medium enterprises to enable the sector to innovate and grow and in turn spur the country’s economic development. Philippine Read More
From the mouths of the great and the famous … read and be inspired! Here’s what famous writers, artists, thinkers, scientists and statesmen – and, yes, entrepreneurs — say about business entrepreneurship. ——- There is Read More
Starting May 31, the Department of Trade and Industry will accept business name registration payments online. The DTI recently signed an agreement with BancNet and DBP making these two banking entities its e-payment partners Read More
Hello SERDEF. My sales in my small sash-making factory are down. Other shops near mine are closing up. It makes me a bit nervous. Is my business on the decline? What should I do to Read More
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