How to start a poultry farm – part 1
Poultry farming can be undertaken in both rural and urban areas, as long as there is enough space available either in the front or backyard. The demand for chicken meat or eggs is high, as Read More
October 2015
WB survey reveals Pinoys prefer informal sources of credit
Filipinos, by a large, still prefer to approach 5-6 money lenders, paluwagan groups, friends and relatives, and other informal sources of credit, over borrowing from banks and other formal financing institutions, when they find Read More
Growing mushrooms: Why and how
A taste for mushroom has yet to become popular among Filipinos. Studies show only about 10 per cent of Filipinos regularly consume them – regrettable because mushrooms are known not only to be delicious but Read More
What it takes to be a franchisee: basic characteristics
Franchising businesses, especially established ones, reserve the right to select or even screen who to franchise to. Not all applicants for franchises will be chosen – and money will have little to do with the Read More
SME assistance programs: DOST’s MPEX
Handled by the Department of Science and Technology’s Technology Application and Promotion Institute (DOST TAPI), the Manufacturing Productivity Extension Program (MPEX) aims to increase productivity of small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) in the Philippine Read More
Minimizing losses from shoplifting
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
Ph moves up in competitiveness ranking, now in upper third worldwide
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
‘Two weeks to go before small biz photo-essay contest ends’ – SERDEF
Those planning to join the SERDEF’s ongoing “The Small is Beautiful Photo-Essay Competition” have two weeks to submit their entries, according to the SERDEF Media Bureau. Deadline for submission of entries is October 19, 2015. Read More