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Business Mentor: How To Deal With Uncertainties in Business

Armando Bartolome
Posted at Sep 15 09:24 AM

As an entrepreneur myself, I have come across many challenges, many of which I was not truly prepared to deal with. Luckily, I didn’t gave up. Read more »

4 Simple Steps in Applying for a Franchise Business

MoneyMax.ph
Posted at Sep 12 03:59 PM

Franchised businesses in the Philippines enjoy a higher success rate of 90 percent versus the general retail industry’s 25 percent, according to the Philippine Franchise Association.   Read more »

Business Mentor: The Start of the Christmas Season

Armando Bartolome
Updated as of Sep 01 03:28 PM

It has been a tradition among Filipinos to start preparing for the Christmas Season as early as September. This month, bazaars start to fill up with early Christmas shoppers hoping to have the best deals, particularly those who prefer to shop in bulk.  Read more »

Fast internet to aid SMEs digital shift: FedEx

Jessica Fenol, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 30 02:50 PM

While 96 percent of SMEs use electronic channels, online sales account for 52 percent of total revenues according to FedEx's "Global is the New Local: The Changing International Trade Patterns of Small Businesses in Asia Pacific." Read more »

PH schools urged to shift focus to developing entrepreneurs

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 27 07:06 PM

Philippine schools need to change their focus amid the changing business environment, an official of the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) said on Monday.  Read more »

Business Mentor: The Benefits and Burdens of Running a Family Business

Armando Bartolome
Posted at Aug 27 12:27 AM

The most successful businesses in the Philippines today are run by families across generations. This has made some people feel that a business with family members is easy. But is it? Read more »

Business Mentor: Challenges that every new entrepreneur needs to overcome

Armando Bartolome
Posted at Aug 18 09:32 AM

Starting up a business entails a lot of responsibilities, which also means having to deal with a lot of challenges along the way.  Read more »

Business Mentor: Myths About Starting a Business

Armando Bartolome
Posted at Aug 11 08:48 AM

If there is one thing that stops an individual from starting his own business, that would be the fear of not completely understanding how things work. Instead of taking that plunge and believing in oneself, some individuals are blinded by a few myths about starting a business. Read more »

Business Mentor: Strengthening your finances after retirement

Armando Bartolome
Posted at Jul 28 11:38 PM

Are you worried that you have not saved enough for your retirement? There are a lot of people anxious that they lack the financial resources for a solid retirement foundation. Read more »

Building Wealth and Financial Independence

Armando Bartolome
Posted at Jul 21 09:28 AM

I was on my way to a meeting and found so many people lined up for an MRT ride. Instantly I thought about how hard it really must be for all these people to struggle each day to reach their jobs and make ends meet.  Read more »

Ignite 2018 gathers startups, investors for collaborations

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 17 05:40 PM

The event underlined the themes of innovation and change in the startup community and venture capitalism. Read more »

Business Mentor: Advice to College Graduates

Armando Bartolome
Updated as of Jul 14 07:38 AM

Graduating from college is a milestone in anyone’s life. You and your fellow graduates should be congratulated for reaching such an achievement. Read more »

Nestle aims for 'sari-sari' stores as it turns to digital

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 11 09:57 AM

The maker of Nescafe, Milo and Nido spends some 20 percent of its marketing budget on digital and the amount has grown steadily in the last 3 years. Read more »

Franchising business seen staying strong thanks to millennials

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 09 05:28 PM

The franchising business is expected to remain robust and even outpace the growth of the Philippine economy, thanks in large part to millennials, the head of an industry group said Monday. Read more »

Business Mentor: The Importance of Growth and Development

Armando Bartolome
Updated as of Jul 07 07:27 AM

If there is one thing that a person should constantly do during his life, this would be to grow and develop into a much better person. Read more »

For Henry Sy's grandson, it's career over love for now

Art Fuentes, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 28 03:47 PM

StorageMart owner Howard Sy, 29, said he wants to earn people's respect rather than being doted upon just because he is the child of the boss. Read more »

Meet Henry Sy's bachelor grandson who's building his own SM

Art Fuentes, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 26 09:35 PM

In the age of get-rich quick schemes and instant millionaires, one of the grandsons of the Philippines’ richest man believes that “slow and steady” is still the way to lasting success. Read more »

Developing a Millionaire Mindset

Armando Bartolome
Posted at Jun 23 07:30 AM

It’s not about being cocky. It’s a positive attitude that can help you become successful in any kind of business.  Read more »

Business Mentor: Building an Identity for Your Business

Armando Bartolome
Updated as of Jun 16 07:53 AM

Those new in business, particularly in retail and food businesses, usually come across challenges in establishing their identity. Read more »

Business Mentor: Imparting Corporate Values to Establish a Team’s Integrity

Armando Bartolome
Updated as of Jun 09 10:29 AM

Building a business entails a lot of things. Apart from the responsibility of ensuring that your business grows, it is also important to take time and check the people that are working for you. A company’s success depends not on a single person. Success happens when people work as a team with the desire to help each other grow as well. Read more »