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Manpower provider makes a pitch for Mr. Wonderful’s capital

Trishia Billones, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 12 10:07 PM

A manpower provider on Monday sought extra capital by making a pitch to Kevin O’Leary, known as Mr. Wonderful in reality show, “Shark Tank.” Read more »

'Nepotism is horrible': 'Shark Tank' boss says don't hire family

Trishia Billones, ABS-CBN NEWS
Posted at Nov 12 05:38 PM

Entrepreneurs should avoid hiring friends or their family members unless they can fire them just as well, venture capitalist Kevin O’Leary told a Filipino audience on Monday. Read more »

'Never say never,' says 'Shark Tank' boss on investing in PH

Cathy Yang and Trishia Billones, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 12 04:06 PM

Kevin O'Leary is in Manila for the first time since the 1970s for ANC's Leadership Forum. The host of ABC's "Shark Tank" and Chairman of O'Shares ETFs says the capital looks like an "economic success." Read more »

Big dreamer? Don't fear failure says 'Shark Tank' boss Kevin O'Leary

Cathy Yang and Trishia Billones, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 12 04:10 PM

Cultural barriers are starting to go down and will soon come to startups in the Philippines, one of the world's fastest growing economies, said Kevin O'Leary, chairman of O'Shares ETF and lead shark on US TV network ABC's "Shark Tank." Read more »

Business Mentor: What Encourages People To Buy?

Armando Bartolome
Posted at Nov 10 07:26 AM

The main concern of business owners is how to ethically influence consumers to purchase what they offer.   Read more »

Congressional spouses hold Kabuhayan livelihood trade fair

Bianca Dava, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 08 04:05 PM

It’s like shopping across the Philippines in one place. Read more »

Businesses bank on women for financial and social gains

Lin Taylor, Thomson Reuters Foundation
Posted at Nov 01 08:19 AM

Female entrepreneurs often face more obstacles than men, including a lack of access to finance, business networks, international markets and role models. Read more »

John Gokongwei: 'Never stop learning'

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 27 01:05 PM

In his speech, Gokongwei recalled waking up in the wee hours of the morning to sell "spools of thread, bars of soap, and candles" at the public market in his hometown, the namesake of his airline Cebu Pacific. Read more »

Business Mentor: E-commerce mistakes that should be avoided

Armando Bartolome
Posted at Oct 13 10:15 AM

A great marketing strategy is essential to the success of a business. In the past, the only way to sell goods was through a physical store. Today, while most of us still go to the mall to buy something, the emergence of e-commerce has also affected the way we shop. Read more »

What makes a good social entrepreneur?

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 24 04:24 PM

What are the characteristics of a good social entrepreneur? Mitzi Uy, owner of Mori Notes, tells us about her desire to uplift the lives of people in marginalized communities.  Read more »

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 »