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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 »

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 »

Makeovers help budget hotels compete: Zen Rooms

Jessica Fenol, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 24 12:05 PM

Zen Rooms promises free and fast WiFi, cool air-conditioning, a hot shower, a "spotless" bed and round-the-clock service in each of its 1,400 rooms in the country, which cost P800 to P3,000 per night. 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 »

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 »

Ride-hailing 'democratized' tech in Southeast Asia, Grab says

Jessica Fenol, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 13 09:13 AM

The Grab app has been downloaded over 100 million times in 8 Southeast Asian countries, serving a market valued at $25 billion. 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 »

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 »

'Storage Wars' inspires business for space-starved urbanites

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 13 10:26 PM

Two women entrepreneurs credit the US reality show "Storage Wars" for inspiring them to set up a storage for rent business in Metro Manila.  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 »

Business Mentor: Wisely Investing For Your Future

Armando Bartolome
Posted at May 26 07:41 AM

When people hear about investment, the first thing that comes to mind is business. While a business can be a form of investment, there are also other means of securing your money for future needs. Read more »

The Secret of Successful Entrepreneurs

Armando Bartolome
Updated as of May 19 09:05 AM

We are fascinated at how some people succeeded in their own fields. We want to be just like them. But success does not happen overnight. Read more »

Online Reputation Management Tips For Local Businesses

Armando Bartolome
Posted at May 12 05:56 AM

The internet profoundly affects any kind of business. That is why most businesses today use the internet to spread the word not only within a locality, but to a much wider audience. Read more »

Pinoy startup developing new app for travelers, commuters

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 10 02:02 AM

A Filipino tech startup is developing an app that aims help travelers and commuters navigate unfamiliar places.  Read more »

Habits and Traits of a Successful Entrepreneur

Armando Bartolome
Updated as of May 05 12:28 PM

What do you think makes an entrepreneur successful? Apart from positive traits such as having passion, intense work ethic, intelligence and wit, there are some less obvious traits and habits that  helped them become what they are. Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »