Seminars provide an excellent forum for business matching between franchisors and would-be franchisees. The franchisors can promote their respective franchise systems to a pre-selected audience looking for a business.

Some of the seminars that are scheduled to be taken are:

Franchising Your Business Right

Turn your business into a gold mine. Franchise it!
16 – 18 July 2010, Friday to Sunday, 1-3 pm
SMX Meeting Room 10 (July 16 and 18)
SMX Meeting Room 7 (July 17)

Master Franchising 101

If you are looking for a foreign brand and want to be a master franchisee, an area developer or a partner, then this seminar is for you.
16 July 2010, Friday, 1:00 pm
SMX Meeting Rooms 8 and 9

Investing in a Franchise Wisely

Learn the basics of franchising
17 – 18 July 2010, Saturday and Sunday,  3-5 pm
SMX Meeting Rooms 8 and 9

How to Register as an Expo Visitors
1. Register On-line and you are entitled to Bring a Friend on a complimentary basis.
2. Register Onsite -  located at the lobby of the SMX Convention Center.

Admission rate : Php 100 per person

Franchise 2010 is using the theme “Getting Ready for the World” in preparation for Manila’s hosting of the Franchise Asia 2011.

Get the no. 1 Source for Franchising Your Business

Even if hundred of thousands of Pinoys are working abroad as OFW, survey still shows that 90% of Filipinos do not have enough savings even if they cut back on expenses already.

Why? Simply because of lack of  knowledge, specifically in financial management.

Did you  know that richest people in the Philippines and other parts of the world (based on Forbes Magazine’s “Richest” lists) built their wealth through business, investing, or real estate.

Opportunities abound that will make your hard-earned money work for you, create automatic and passive income, offer unlimited income potential, build appreciating and income-generating assets, and help you become your own boss. Money Summit & Wealth Expo will present all these opportunities. Now it’s your turn to become wealthy!

Money Summit and Wealth Expo 2010

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

There are different roads to riches. In this conference, you will learn the four most practical and most common ways to achieve wealth. Each opportunity presented will answer these three key questions:

1. How much money can I make? You will learn about the size of the market and what you can reasonably expect to earn.
2. How will I make money? You will get an overview of the different market opportunities, various business models, and strategies to make money.
3. How do I get started? You will find what you need to start and what specific steps to take to get started.

The Money Summit & Wealth Expo features real millionaires and money-making experts from the fields of real estate, investing, business, and sales.

The conference is divided into four areas, covering 16 income opportunities and wealth-building strategies. Each day will have topics on these four areas. Below is the program schedule (subject to change without prior notice):

Day 1, July 2, Friday (8:30-6:00)

• The Think Rich Quick system of flipping properties, with master real estate investor Trace Trajano (via live webinar)
• Infopreneurship: Make money in the information business, with Master List Builder Joel Christopher (via live video streaming)
• Get rich through rent-to-own properties, with rent-to-own specialist Eden April Alemania-Dayrit
• Secrets of direct sales superstars, with superstar sales performer, best-selling author, and top trainer Dr. Rodolfo “Dr. Dups” de los Reyes
• Simple stock market investing: The way to a richer life, with CitisecOnline.com chief executive Conrado Bate
• Beat the market with foreign stocks and funds, with Global Investor’s Center’s Malaya Laraya
• Telesales: How to make money selling over the phone, with One Outsource Direct president Butch Villamor
• Fast and furious profits in forex trading, with master forex trader Mark So

Day 2, July 3, Saturday (8:30-6:00)

• Make millions in network marketing*
• How to become a Pinoy eBay power seller, with certified eBay instructor and power seller Eireen Diokno-Bernardo
• How to build a million peso home-based Internet business, Internet marketing expert Jomar Hilario
• Make money in franchising, with Francorp executive and Philippine Franchise Association head Bing Limjoco
• Start and grow a lucrative Multiply business, with Renegade Folk co-founder Regina Sambalido
• Boost your portfolio with alternative investments, with Superfund Financial Hong Kong Ltd.’s Joseph Wong
• Quick profits in foreclosures, with The Property Forum founder and real estate auction expert Noli Alleje
• The Rich Dad way to getting rich, with Laurus Enterprises CEO Jerome San, official partner of Rich Dad Asia in the Philippines

* subject to change

If you would like to know more about the Speakers and the process on how to register, please visit: http://iluvlearning.com/money-summit-wealth-expo/

You may be wondering what are the methods and practices to bring your business to the next step and grow beyond its current status.

Choosing the correct way,  using the available resources, and how much money, time and sweat equity you’re willing to invest  are just some of the methods on how to make your business to grow.

And this is where  joining seminars, conferences and expo can bring a lot of benefits to your business.

If you’re ready to grow, join

Negosyo Power Expo 2010

August 20 – 22, 2010, Activity Area, Trinoma Mall

Negosyo Power Expo 2010 is an event where the strong and vibrant Small and Medium Enterprises industry can be further cultivated and nurtured.

Negosyo Power Expo 2010 focuses on delivering a very unique event experience to support the success and growth of small and medium size businesses in the Philippines. It serves as a connection to explore business opportunities, learn the latest SME market trends, establish contacts, explore business opportunities, exchange views & ideas, display products and services, as well as acquire latest technology and promotion tools.

Negosyo Power Expo Main Objectives

• To drive SME business success and growth.
• To inspire, motivate and educate the public to get into business.
• To promote entrepreneurial spirit in the country.

Who Should Attend

• Entrepreneurs
• Managers
• Decision Makers
• Non-Government Organizations
• Business Enthusiasts
• General Public
• Mall Visitors
• Small and Medium Business Owners
• Government and Private Institution
• OFW and their families

For more information, visit http://www.negosyopower.com.ph/

It’s a very informative show that presents topics on entrepreneurship and new business ideas. What so good about the show is that it features successful businessmen and entrepreneurs who mostly started from nothing.  The only downside is – it’s only a weekly one-hour program which is really very short for a full-packed show like this. The show airs from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. In this 1 hour alone , you will learn a lot from their guests and resource speakers who are mostly experts on their fields.

Most of the time, they  give gifts or prizes to their weekly listeners and phone callers. If you are lucky enough, they also gives financial help  and provide assistance to their deserving listeners specially to those who has a business plan already.

Since the show have won numerous times already, it was awarded the much coveted “Hall of Fame” for winning the  “Best Business News Feature recognition from the Catholic Mass Media Awards.

The show is being anchored not less than Dr. Carl Balita, an educator, entrepreneur, an actor, producer, writer. a professional singer, nurse and a business leader rolled into one! His encouraging voice in the airwaves really inspire the Filipinos to bring out their best when it comes to setting up their own business and be optimistic about it in spite of the economic crisis.

Tune in to DZMM Radyo Negosyo every Saturday nights if you want to be inspired and wants to know the  best business for you. Who knows, you might be featured as their next “successful entrepreneur”.

Those words are a thing of the past.

Here’s comes ” UNLI”.  You know the meaning of “UNLI”, don’t you?

Well for the sake of non-Filipino readers of KayaMoPinoy, “UNLI” is the short form of “Unlimited” . Thanks to the mobile or cellular phone service providers, “UNLI” has been nominated for the Word of The Year among others such as “jejemon”.

Globe, Smart, Bayantel, Sun and other providers are competing each other  to grab a bigger  piece of the market. This is the reason why they were all eager to promote this “UNLI” craze.  In the end, it’s the subscribers or end-users who is winning this war. The result is cheaper plans, bigger and better promos and hopefully a better services too!

Other businesses such as those in food industry even tried this “Unli” craze. Some of the restaurants that are using this technique are Abe Restaurant in Trinoma, Best Friends restaurant along Pureza St. cor Magsaysay Blvd. Manila and the famous Mang Inasal.

If you have a business or product that you can offer as “UNLI”, I’m absolutely sure that you will keep your customers happy. We, Filipinos, love this type of offer, don’t we?

Study, learn and apply the profitable lessons from those businesses offering this kind of scheme. Tap into the “unli” craze while it’s hot and who knows, this might be the magic word that your business is waiting for it grow exponentially!

Plantersbank Handy Credit – Entrepreneur Personal Loan

A non-collateral cash loan worth P100,000 to P500,000. The installment plans are flexible, ranging from 12 to 36 months. Applicants should be sole proprietors or self-employed individuals between 30 and 65 years old, with a business operating profitably for the past three years and total gross monthly sales of P50,000. Applicant must also be credit card holders for at least one year with good credit standing and with single combined credit of at least P50,000.

Plantersbank Auto Loan

This is for aspiring car owners who wish to purchase a brand new or pre-owned car up to five years old, or existing car owners who either wish to refinance an existing car loan or get a cash loan with an existing car as collateral. The minimum loan amount of P100,000 can be paid in up to five years.

Plantersbank Small Bizloan

A multi-purpose credit facility lending P500,000 up to P5 million as a revolving credit line or term loan. Approvals are given in only 10 days upon submission of requirements.

For more information, visit www.plantersbank.com.ph or the Plantersbank nearest you.

Nenita believes that attitudes got her where she is right now- a unit sales manager of life insurance firm Nippon Life Philippines. Her resume boasts impressive achievements including,among others, being named Consistent Achiever & Annual Awardee by Nippon life. She was also given that title by her previous employers, including Sun Life Of Canada, Lincoln Life Insurance, Ayala Life, Fil-Estate Realty Corporation, and Berkely International Life Insurance.

Yet life was not always good for this 57-year-old mother of four. She came from impoverished family and she never finished college. But rather give in to her circumstances, she fought back. “I hated poverty, and if you really hate poverty maaalis mo yun.”

While working as a receptionist in 1966, she discovered her knack in selling. While serving coffee to visitors,she successfully convinced them to buy real estate. A year later, she pursued a sales career full time.

One important lesson that Nenita learned early on was that you shouldn’t be ashamed of who you are. “hindi ko na-feel ang hiya. ‘Pag naglalakad ka, wala namang nakadikit sa noo mo na nagsasabing doctor,nurse, or lawyer ka, di ba?So I realized it is only your attitude that will defeat you. I can talk to both president and the janitor and make them feel at ease.”

Before you can save, you have to have the money to save- and this is still a matter of attitude. Some people want to become rich, yet what are they doing? “ They sleep in late then go places bets at the Lotto stand, hoping to be the next millionaire,” she says. In her case, she would wake up early each day to make phone calls to some 40 potential clients.

Of these people, I need to have a face-to-face meeting with four or five everyday. We have a saying that in 10 prospects, one will buy immediately, three will buy next month,three will say, ‘Not this time,’ and three won’t buy but will give referrals.” It can get pretty discouraging, that’s why optimism is crucial says Nenita,”I just keep in mind about buyers; Some will, some won’t, so what? Next?””

But what if you’re a simple homemaker without earning power? Listen: “Kung naka-focus ka sa paghahanap ng pera, makikita mo ito. Kahit nasa bahay ka lang puwede ka pa ring kumita. Kung marunong ka ng pananahi, ng crafts, ng cooking, you can use this skill.” The secret, Nenita reveals, is to find out what the buyer’s needs are. “Anong ginagamit ng tao? Ibenta mo at bibili sila.”

And when you’re already earning you have to protect the fruits of your labor. Nenita says, “Earnings from a sales career in particular is not fixed. Hindi lahat ng panahon sagana ka. There was a time I closed a P100 million insurance policy from one person alone and averaged 50 million per policyholder. But there were also times na tag-hirap. So we put 10 percent in tithing because we believe that God returns what we offer in unexpected ways, and 10 percent in savings.”

Nenita feels so good that she has no intention of retiring soon. “I feel I can go on for many more years, because I enjoy my work and my life.”

A leader is created and the whole process starts inside the most dangerous place you’ll ever encounter – your own mind.

How can you become a strong leader who inspires others, drives people toward excellence, holds people accountable, and instills a sense of trust? Learning what makes a great leader is your first step.

Here are some things you can do to become the leader you’ve always wanted to be:

1. Control yourself. Every great leader in history has had to become a master of self-discipline and willpower in order to stay focused on the big picture. If you don’t have a goal or the drive to achieve it, you can’t lead others to attain theirs.

* Follow through in everything you do. As challenging as it may be, you need to be disciplined enough to be where you need to be, when you need to be there, whether you want to or not. By being strong in your resolve and resisting temptation to give up, you are setting an example for others to live up to.

* Choose your emotional response to a situation carefully. Sometimes you’ll need to practice the art of silencing your inner thoughts when they’re not appropriate in order to set a positive example.

2. Project your goals. If the people you’re leading don’t completely understand the deeper meaning in their work, they won’t share your vision or work ethic. Every step of the way, communicate with your team to make sure they’re on the same wavelength and know what you expect of them.

* Get your team involved in the planning process and the implementation of your ideas. This gives everyone a greater sense of ownership toward the end result.

3. Praise highly and criticize constructively. The way you praise and criticize others can make all the difference in being able to lead effectively.

* Make sure you publicly praise the people who do excellent work for you. You’ll give the person a sense of accomplishment and the drive to do even better.

* When someone does something wrong, offer constructive criticism and do it privately. Suggest solutions on how they can improve and take the time to answer any questions. They’ll accept your input more willingly if they know it’s done to help and not to harm.

4. Know your people. You can’t truly lead a group of people unless you truly understand their hopes, dreams, struggles, pains, and goals. All the good intentions in the world mean nothing unless you have a true sense of the people you’re working with.

* Talk to your team and get to know them. Getting to know each other on a personal level will strengthen the bond between you. They’ll want to do better for you because you’re more than just a “boss.”
* Be their leader, first, and their friend second. You’re their leader and that means that you have to make difficult decisions from time to time. These decisions cannot be affected by personal relationships.

5. Make the hard call. There are times when you have to bite the bullet and make some unpleasant decisions. Firing, demoting, and holding people accountable for their actions can be very hard at times. As a leader, it’s your responsibility to handle these matters.

Regardless of where your leadership role takes you, believe that you can be a strong leader. Remember that in order to lead others, you must be disciplined yourself. After all, your actions will speak louder than anything you can say.

In order to gain the respect of others, strive to lead by example in every area of your life.

When you follow these simple guidelines, you’ll be well on your way to becoming a true leader!

1. Know your mission. Clearly define your business idea and be able to succinctly articulate it.
2. Examine your motives. Make sure that you have a passion for owning a business and for this particular business.
3. Be willing to commit to the hours, discipline, continuous learning and the frustrations of owning your own business.
4. Conduct a competitive analysis in your market, including products, prices, promotions, advertising, distribution, quality, service, and be aware of the outside influences that affect your business.
5. Seek help from other small businesses, vendors, professionals, government agencies, employees, trade associations and trade shows.
6. Identifies needs and wants of consumers
7. Determines demand for products
8. Aids in design of products that fulfill consumers needs
9. Outlines measures for generating the cash for daily operation, to repay debts and to turn a profit
10. Identifies competitors and analyzes your product’s or firm’s competitive advantage
11. Identifies new product areas
12. Identifies new and/or potential customers
13. Allows for test to see if strategies are giving the desired results

Many people always come up with innovative ideas. But only a few among them are really working hard to attain their goals. We need to act in we want to achieve what we’ve outlined in our business plan in order to succeed.

Whether you are looking to change work, get re-inspired or are simply seeking direction, this text offers a chance to explore how to bring more creativity, integrity, fulfilment and fun into your work.

Here’s what’s inside -

• Introduction to the twelve principles of the work we were born to do.
• Defining the work we were born to do.
• Undoing our conditioning; discovering the spirit of our work.
• Awakening the heart at work.
• Knowing that money is never really the issue.
• Working on purpose.
• Integrity, authenticity and the return to wholeness.
• Contribution and the discovery of meaningful work.
• Welcoming transformation and change.
• The inspiration to create.
• Abundance and inner riches.
• Experiencing the true meaning of success.
• In conclusion.