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Business Mentor: Money Mistakes You Should Avoid

Armando Bartolome
Posted at Apr 21 07:39 AM

Spending money wisely is a skill we should all have. But sometimes we do make mistakes with our finances. Read more »

Endeavor Philippines says 'high-impact' startups to thrive

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 18 12:06 PM

Startups will continue thriving in the Philippines notwithstanding the rise of artificial intelligence, according to Endeavor, a group that mentors high-impact entrepreneurs. Read more »

Business Mentor: The Way to Entrepreneurial Success

Armando Bartolome
Posted at Apr 14 07:00 AM

But most entrepreneurs don’t have it so easy. Building your own business from scratch is no joke. That is why the franchising business became a hit since it makes things a little bit easier for aspiring entrepreneurs.    Read more »

From lobsters to teapots: How small businesses can grow with Google

Joel Guinto, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 17 02:21 PM

Businesses, regardless of size, should build their mobile-optimized websites to lure millions of potential customers who shop with their smartphones, Google executives said Thursday.    Read more »

'Stolen moments' can turn into gold for mobile advertisers: Google

Joel Guinto, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 17 02:24 PM

A sheep that breathed fire after chewing on extremely spicy Korean fried chicken is the star of one of the best performing ads on YouTube, a 6-second example of how mobile has changed online advertising.  Read more »

Business Mentor: Making a Commitment to Succeed

Armando Bartolome
Posted at Apr 08 10:15 AM

Success does not happen overnight. It takes hard work, patience, and commitment. Read more »

How to manage difficult business partners

Armando O. Bartolome
Posted at Mar 31 08:02 AM

Sometimes other people just have a different perspective from us and making them see your point would cause a lot of stress. Read more »

Business Mentor: Finding the Thrills of Entrepreneurship the Hard Way

Armando Bartolome
Posted at Mar 24 05:58 AM

Starting out GMB Franchise Developers in 1993 was not easy. It was like caring for a child all the time. While having the business was fulfilling in a way, it also meant a lot of sacrifices with my personal life. Read more »

Business Mentor: Finding the Right Franchise For You

Armando Bartolome
Posted at Mar 17 06:36 AM

Franchise businesses back then were mostly about food. But today, there are various franchise businesses that you can choose from – salon, laundromat, drugstore, printing, and tutorial schools, just to name a few.  Read more »

Business Mentor: Creating a Powerful Brand for Your Business

Armando Bartolome
Posted at Mar 10 06:53 AM

Every single day companies fight for their share in the marketplace. Look around you. You can see that there are a lot of businesses that sell the same products as their competitors.  Read more »

Rainbow Mountains, Northern Lights: Millennial turns wanderlust into travel business

Jessica Fenol, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 07 08:37 AM

Barely out of her twenties 4 years ago, Angely Dub traveled to remote Iceland to watch glowing green skies over snow-capped mountains and posted photos of the spectacle on Instagram, sowing the seeds of her travel agency business. Read more »

With digital, women can go beyond sari-sari stores

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 06 02:59 PM

Retail is one of the best ways for women to become entrepreneurs and with digital channels, they need not limit themselves to the sari-sari store, industry leaders said Tuesday. Read more »

Anne and Georgina: From 'It Girls' to entrepreneurs

Jessica Fenol, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 06 01:43 PM

With a combined social media following that could account for a quarter of the Philippine population, "It Girls" Anne Curtis and Georgina Wilson harnessed their online popularity into successful businesses. Read more »

How Belo beauty empire started with Regine Velasquez, pimple fight

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 06 01:02 PM

A televised greeting from "Asia’s Songbird" Regine Velasquez, whose acne problem she had cured, was the turning point for Vicki Belo, who transformed from self-conscious physician to beauty doctor to the stars. Read more »

Business Mentor: Tips for Financial Security

Armando Bartolome
Posted at Mar 03 06:21 AM

Some people have this notion that the only way to be financially independent is by becoming an entrepreneur. While it may be true to a certain degree, this is not the only way. Read more »

Looking for business partners? There's an app for that

Jessica Fenol, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 02 08:37 AM

A mobile app developed in the Philippines aims to bring the familiarity of Facebook and other social networks to connect entrepreneurs to mentors and clients. Read more »

SM, Robinsons, Rustan's bosses among PH 'retail icons'

Jessica Fenol, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 28 09:16 AM

Twelve icons of retail, whose empires defined how Filipinos shop for everything from headache medicine to engagement rings, were honored by an industry group late Tuesday.  Read more »

How much you should charge a friend for business help: Salve Says

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 26 09:33 AM

When mixing business with friendship, financial planner Salve Duplito says roles should be clearly defined and documented. Read more »

Monday people vs Friday people: Who are more likely to succeed?

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 26 11:52 AM

"Monday people" who look forward to the start of the work week are more poised for success, compared to "Friday people" who live for the weekend, an entrepreneurship professor said Monday. Read more »

'Tiangge' stalls have place in revamped Greenhills: Ortigas and Co

Cathy Yang, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 14 02:02 PM

Bargain stalls that sell cell phones, clothes and bags or "tiangge" will have a space in the revamped Greenhills Shopping Center, as it seeks to maintain its mass appeal, its developer said Wednesday. Read more »