BizWiz And PLDT Present: A Free Business Simulation Workshop!

For most people, starting a business is a mystery. They look at it as a
dense, hazy fog that’s risky to walk into.

We aim to clear the fog to help you get started on doing business.

BizWiz Resources, a proudly Pinoy company, together with PLDT SME Nation,
proudly present you A Free Business Simulation Workshop!!! It’s a fun,
engaging business simulation practicum which aims to teach the participant
these:
1. The rules in business.
2. How to deal with the competition.

Unlike the usual seminars, this workshop empowers its attendees by
encouraging them to participate in its activities. This translates to better
retention of knowledge that can be applied in real life immediately.

This workshop is for FREE!!! Free dinner will be served to the first 30
guests.

Register now to reserve seats. Send your name, name of company where you
work,and contact details (mobile number and/or landline) to 0916-5387103

Date: August 12, 2010 (Thursday)
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Venue: Max’s Restaurant, Shangri-La Mall

The Philippines has been chosen as the third cheapest tourist destination in Southeast Asia in a survey conducted by FinanceAsia on July 13, 2010.  The poll was conducted to find out which Southeast Asian destination offers the best value.

The Philippines is cheaper than Malaysia but more expensive than Thailand and Indonesia.

The survey used the Mandarin Oriental’s rack rates costs in August for its deluxe room.

If the survey used the The Economist’s Big Mac Index, which uses the price of burgers around the world as a light-hearted measure of relative currency values, the Philippines will easily be on top 1 to be the cheapest place for both burgers and hotel rooms.  The survey conducted also noted that Philippine peso  has the advantage of getting cheaper.

Big Mac Index might be better used as a benchmark for tourists to work out how expensive an unfamiliar country is going to be.

I live in the South of Metro Manila and I feel so  proud whenever there’s a new business development in the area.

The latest news that I’ve gathered is that Nestlé Philippines  will invest 4.3 billion pesos  over two years in a new facility  on a 27-hectare site in Tanauan, Batangas.

The new Tanauan factory construction will start this month and the target of completion is on March 2012. It is expected to help spur economic growth in the area, would hire 170 people for the new facility, and generate hundreds of other jobs in other sectors providing the facility with raw materials and services.

According to John Miller, CEO and Nestlé Philippines Chairman, the facility will produce COFFEE-MATE Non-Dairy Creamer and BEAR BRAND Powdered Milk Drink. Mr. Miller said that demand for the two brands, both of which are market category leaders, continues to grow and the investment in the new factory will address the need to increase production.

The Philippines is second biggest market after the United States for Coffeemate, which is currently imported from Thailand.

Nestle Philippines is also upgrading  its equipment and technology in its four existing factories in the country, which are:

• The Cagayan de Oro Factory which manufactures NESCAFÉ and BEAR BRAND;
• The Cabuyao Factory which manufactures NIDO, NESVITA, NAN, NESTOGEN, BEAR BRAND Choco, NESTLÉ All Purpose Cream, Ready-to-Drink MILO, BEAR BRAND Sterilized, and CHUCKIE;
• The Lipa Factory which produces MILO and NESTLÉ Breakfast Cereals; and
• The recently commissioned Pulilan Factory, which manufactures NESTLÉ Ice Cream and Chilled products.

Nestlé has been in the Philippines as a part of everyday life of many Filipino people for 99 years already. The Company is the second largest taxpayer in the country and is among the country’s top six corporations. In 2009 Nestlé paid the government some PhP10.6 billion in taxes.

Mr. Miller told the reporters,  “We are here to stay. We are investing here and we are investing big time,”.  The chairman also added that, “The investment in the Tanauan factory starts a new chapter in Nestlé commitment to the country, as we look forward to the next 100 years of nurturing Filipino families by offering healthy and tasty products.”

Working for Money or Money Working for You?

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/

Once there was “Free Refill” then “Bottomless” was born. It became a  household name err a restaurant product specially on drinks. I’m sure you are familiar with “bottomless iced tea”  or “bottomless softdrinks”.

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!

Philippine Orchid Society is currently holding a show  dubbed as 63rd Mid-year Orchid & Garden Show which started Aug. 27 ,2009  and will end on Sept. 7, 2009 at the Orchidarium Park of Quezon City Hall, East Ave. corner Elliptical Rd., Quezon Cityholds Orchid And Garden Show.

This year’s show theme: “Growing Orchid for Health and Wellness ”.

The show features an orchid and landscape competition from among the country’s top collectors, breeders and landscape experts at the sprawling open space exhibition area of Quezon City. The commercial section boasts of about 70 suppliers carrying the widest assortment of plants and garden supplies, as well as other specialty booths from the Society’s partners.

Entrance fee is only PhP30.00 for adults and PhP20.00 for students and senior citizens with valid ID. Group discounts will also be available.

This momentous social event is also intended to enhance current or prospect linkages and cooperation among domestic and foreign guests and tourists, government attaches, and visionary garden enthusiasts.

The place is a venue for plant shows, exhibit and trade fairs usually visited by approximately 20,000 guests, students, foreigners, and plant connoisseurs. The POS had been holding its orchid and garden shows in this venue for the past 6 years.

Schedule of Daily Lectures Read the rest of this entry

This is the continuation of  the previous post, How To Register Your Business Name The Fast And Easy Way – Iwas Pila!

Q. How will the business applicants pay their new business name application with GCash? They must first apply/register with Globe.

A. To pay their BN application via GCash, here are the simple steps:

(a) Go to http://www.bnrs.dti.gov.ph or http://www.dti.gov.ph and click the Business Name Registration System (BNRS) icon;
(b) For registered users, type the Login and Password and press Sign In to gain access to Dashboard. Otherwise, press Create Account to register first;
(c) Select New Application, fill-out the online BN form, and select E-payment (GCash) on page 7, as mode of payment;
(d) Enter the eleven (11)-digit GCash registered mobile phone number;
(e) From their mobile phones, reply the SMS requesting for the entry of mobile personal identification number (MPIN);

Q. What will the client receive to confirm their GCash e-payment?

A. If the GCash e-payment transaction is successful, BNRS E-payment Confirmation Receipt will pop-up from the clients’ computer screen. There is an option to print the said page which serves as the Official Receipt. Also an SMS with GCash E-payment Reference Number will be sent to the mobile phone.

Q. What happens if upon final verification, the BN application is not approved? Will the client be refunded of the payment made? Read the rest of this entry

One of the first considerations in putting up a business in the Philippines, which I think is also true anywhere in the world, is  registering your business name. Applying for the business name is easy , that is, if you’re only the one applying. The problem comes during the long queue where you have to wait for hours in order for you to be served by the staff of DTI (Department of Trade and Industry).

The good news is, the DTI is now using the internet technology to fasten the business name registration process. You may now register your name online, and all you have to do on DTI’s office is to pay the fee and get your printed business name certificate. Gone are the long lines – Iwas Pila!

Here’s the 13 Steps on how Register your Business Name the fast and easy way:

1. Go to www.bnrs.dti.gov.ph
2. Click Create Account
3. At the “Create Account” page, fill in the required information and click the “Save” button after.
4. Your “Log-in Account and default Password” will be emailed to you at the e-mail address indicated in your account.
5. Once you have your “Log-in Account and default Password”, encode this in the “Log-in” and Password” spaces, then click the sign-in button.
6. Click “Online Services” at the lower right end of the page.
7. Click the type of application you need, Example: New Application, Renewal or Change Business Information. Read the rest of this entry

The 17th Philippine International Franchise Conference and Expo is a 4-in-1 franchise event that showcases opportunities at all investment levels.  Organized by the Philippine Franchise Association, the pioneer franchise association of the Philippines, PIFCE has been a successful gateway for international franchises to gain entry to the Philippines and other Asian countries.

CFE – Certified Franchise Executive – June 29-30, 2009. Asian Institute of Management Conference Center

The Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) designation has become a symbol of leadership and accomplishment in the franchise field. A mini-MBA in Franchise Management duly accredited by Institute of Certified Franchise Executives (ICFE0, this professional development program for franchise executives is designed  to provide opportunity for expanded knowledge, industry recognition and peer-level networking. To date there are 27 Filipino CFE graduates through PFA, with over 50 enrollees, putting Philippines ahead of its ASEAN neighbors.

CONFERENCE – July 1-2, 2009. Crowne Plaza Galleria Manila, Ortigas Center

The two-day Conference gather the most influential franchising and business gurus — both from the Philippines and overseas — to share and discuss the latest trends, strategies and opportunities to bring franchising to greater heights. The PIFCE Conference is filled to the brim with interesting and empowering topics about global and local trends and opportunities. If offers an excellent venue to learn from and network with world-class experts from the franchising sector to achieve further growth and success and is the place to be upgrade to one’s knowledge and skills in an ever-growing and highly competitive business environment.

Year in and year out, the Conference has been the most-awaited franchise event in the Philippines and has set the standard in trade conventions. Its rosters of illustrious speakers and their equally engaging topics has helped many entrepreneurs in their quest for excellence. The Conference sharpens the mind and stimulates the soul so that entrepreneurs –both established and starting — are equipped to face diverse challenges as they pursue their dreams.

Expo July 3-5, 2009. SMX Convention Center. Read the rest of this entry

If you have an endeavor to start your very own business, you might think of starting a booth store.

Here are some tips to take:

1. Research on the products you want to sell An entrepreneur should be knowledgeable of the management process, marketing acts and advertising campaigns in order to start a business or during the instance of only having a notion of it. You can start by attending shows, exhibits, seminars and symposiums in topic of the product or business management itself. This will serve as your base line knowledge for your market.

   Also, remember to ask for the organizer’s mailing list so that you can apply through online, view slides or presentations or send your product commercials. This will budget your time and boost confidence when attending these shows. However, you should be able to pick the right and apt ones for the business you have in mind. For the reason that customers might think that your products aren’t good or pricing is wrong, which in most instant cases this is a false story.  The proprietors have only attended the wrong shows, exhibits, seminars or symposiums for their products. This step will develop your business style.

2. Style an Appealing Booth Visuals Your customers should see appealing booth visuals even from a distance.  This can attract more customers to look or buy your product. Do also a research on the style of the booth you would like to have your business on. To make it a sensible business for you, a booth showing your personality can Read the rest of this entry