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The Philippines’ fast-growing digital, social and mobile users definitely creates unprecedented opportunities for the 800,000 strong small and medium enterprise (SME) market segment. However, the challenge today is how SMEs can efficiently tap and engage this community. Today, there are over 34 million Facebook users, over 10 million Twitter followers and with over 44 million Filipino internet users and counting.   With this, PLDT SME Nation partners with Samsung & Microsoft Philippines to create innovative business solutions that will enable entrepreneurs to run their business better, grow faster, be more globally competitive and engage with the country’s digital, social and mobile population. SMEs can now enjoy the benefits of having PLDT SME Nation’s premium and faster fixed and wireless broadband solutions running on our latest fiber and LTE network. These broadband offerings provide unlimited access which give entrepreneurs the ability to continuously conduc...

The BPI Express Mobile app, the most downloaded finance app in the country, becomes even more accessible, as the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) today launches free access to the widely used app to Globe Telecom’s over 38 million prepaid, postpaid and TM customers. From April 30 to August 31, 2014, Globe subscribers will enjoy having no data charges whenever they log on and transact using the BPI Express Mobile app.

For those entrepreneurs like myself, here’s an information that I think would help us in managing our business. Running a small or medium-sized business can be challenging: besides the problems faced at the workplace and daily operations, entrepreneurs must also take care of their office premises, vehicles, machinery and other fixed assets. The question, for many SMBs, is how to find solutions that are effective yet also affordable. Globe Business M2M-Fleet Management Service allows business owners to track the location of company vehicles while these are on the move. This lets them know if a company vehicle arrived at its destination on-time. They can also assess the best travel route a company vehicle can take or find an alternative route in cases of heavy traffic or obstructions. 

ESQUIRE Financing Inc. (EFI) and partner CAPITALIFE Lending Inc. inaugurated their new Makati Business Center on Wednesday, August 09, 2012. This celebration was held in the presence of the CEO of ESQUIRE Financing Inc. Mr Rajan Uttamchandani and business partners. The CAPITALIFE business center is strategically located at #315 Buendia St. in Makati City , only 3 kilometers away from ESQUIRE Financing Inc.’s Philam Life Tower head office which was officially inaugurated in 2011.

Posts record operating profit of 6.72 trillion won on consolidated revenues of 47.6 trillion won   Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced revenues of 47.60 trillion Korean won on a consolidated basis for the second quarter ended June 30, 2012, a 21-percent increase year-on-year. For the quarter, the company’s consolidated operating profit reached a record 6.72 trillion won, representing a 79-percent increase year-on-year. Consolidated net profit for the April-June period was 5.19 trillion won. In its earnings guidance disclosed on July 6, Samsung estimated second quarter consolidated revenues would reach approximately 47 trillion won with consolidated operating profit of approximately 6.7 trillion won. Samsung posted solid sales and maintained its profit streak in the second quarter across all business segments, excluding semiconductors, amid lingering global business uncertainties. Digital Media & Communications – comprising the Consumer Electronics and IT & Mobile ...

It’s seem like yesterday that I heard about BPO when my niece was looking for a job. I never thought that this kind of business will bloom and will be one of the most in demand job. The Results Companies, one the world’s leading customer experience management partner in the business process outsourcing is one of the many companies that believe in the capacity of the Pinoys. The Results Companies have two sites located at Silver City and Eastwood and they are not stopping. The Results Companies opens its 3 rd branch last May 23, 2012 at Q Plaza located in Sta. Lucia Mall. 

As I visited the recent Phil SME at the PICC Forum, my attention was caught by a kiosk that sells yakitori, the Yakitori Q Yakitori   grilled chicken , is commonly a   Japanese   type of skewered   chicken . The term "Yakitori" can also refer to skewered food in general. The Japanese food was not expensive and with just P29.00, I could have a meal complete with rice. The different sauces surely suits the different taste buds of my children. Here's some information that I have gathered with regards to this new business venture. First Asian Food Project Inc. (FAFPI) was started in April 2008 by Jorge Wieneke III with a dream of bringing the traditionally expensive Japanese Cuisine to the common Filipino. He discovered that Japanese food need not to be expensive, through the help of the Okuya family. FAFPI started with a branch in Makati and in Quezon City, supported by a commissary. Today, it has 6 branches, 3 of which are franchise operated. ...

The 4 th Philippine Small and Medium Enterprises (SME)and FranchiseExpo which had for its theme “Grow Your Business” wasrecently presented by Tradecon Inc.   and Esquire Financing Inc.For three days, it brought together various businesses and brands which included franchising, direct selling, retailing and networking. Randell Tiongson, business columnist and financial adviser , as well as Chinkee Tan , tv and radio host and wealth coach gave motivational talks on how change in the Filipino mindset can help empower   each one in attaining our financial goals. Esquire Financing, Inc. also presented its service, providing intelligent funding and strategic guidance with its principle that SMEs should never remain SME’s because every business has the brimming capacity to become large.   (L-R) Ms. Judy King Tecson, Senior Vice President, BPI,Ms. Sapna A.Uttamchandani, Vice President/Treasurer, Esquire International Financing, Inc.,Mr. Ramon Sy, Vice Chairman, Asia United Ba...

SIMPLIFYING business operations increases productivity, reduces costs and heightens efficiency—this allows entrepreneurs to free up and manage their time better, so they can pursue their hobbies and other passions. “Whether you have a big enterprise or a Small and Medium Business, Globe Business has solutions for you. Our services simplify company’s processes and operations to give entrepreneurs more time to focus on their business’ prime objective and their personal pursuits,” said Manny Aligada, Head of Corporate & SME Segments, Globe Business. Here are 10 ways to simplify business operations using products and services from Globe Business: 1. Monitor your business anytime, anywhere. Thanks to Globe Business’ WebEye, an online video surveillance system, activities in one’s business premises may be monitored, at any time, thru the Internet. The surveillance video is viewable by the business owner or top management on any Internet device: a desktop computer; laptop; mobile phone...

When you earn your money the hard way, you make it a point to invest it wisely. Now a days there are so many business sprouting like mushroom. Choosing wisely is the key. Make it a point to study the feasibility from every point of view. Don’t be attracted to the huge profit in a short span of time, for there might some hidden agenda with it. Take note of the opportunity and necessity of the business you want to venture in. The basic needs of the community is clean potable water. Crystal Clear   is one of the choices you might want to consider. With over 25 years of reputable experience in the Water Treatment Industry, Crystal Clear Water Stores is the Pioneer in the Purified Water Store Industry. Together with a strong brand recall and a distinctive taste, Crystal Clear Water is the preferred brand of the market today. Join the multi awarded and fastest growing franchising business and find out why Crystal Clear is the Clear Choice. It’s all about being always safe, always Relia...