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Christmas is definitely one of the most anticipated holidays of Filipinos. And it is not only shown with the length of Christmas celebrations in the country but even how well the economy performs during the holiday season. Not only do Filipinos shop most during the holidays, they are also known worldwide for their creativity and craftsmanship in creating the best holiday ornaments. During the recently concluded October 2011 Manila FAME International, the best Filipino Christmas ornaments...

After checking out the various brochures, select one franchise concept. Then communicate with the foreign franchisor and get more information. Pay particular attention to the basic terms and fees of the master franchise for the Philippines and the steps to pursuing the application process. The application process varies depending on the franchisor, but the following steps are basic: 1. The Qualification Form. Be honest and forthcoming when filling in this form. Franchisors do background checks. 2....

November 7, 2011 was declared as a regular holiday by the Philippines government through Proclamation no. 276 series of 2011. Malacañang made the announcement in observance of the Muslim celebration of Eid’l Adha. The regular holiday on November 7 is declared throughout the country. Eid’l Adha is a religious Muslim holiday celebration being practiced around the world. The recent declaration by Malacanang will give another long weekend to Filipino workers. Earlier, Malacanang declared October 31...

At seven each morning, Carmelita Barrera gets her pick of fresh catch from the Navotas fish port and transports it thirty kilometers south of Metro Manila to her tapahan in Ligtong, Cavite. Barrera, 55, dries, brines, and then smokes tubs of round scad (galunggong), tiny herring (lawlaw), tilapia, Indian sardine (tamban) and milkfish (bangus), a trade she’d learned from her mother and grandmother. She is one of forty or so fish processors in Salinas, Rosario, where many of her contemporaries have...

What will I be doing?  Maintaining the quality of antique pieces or stopping their deterioration. What will I need to start?  Some knowledge of antiques and their worth—something you may learn from an expert. To restore a piece of antique, you’ll need bleach, paints, varnish, and simple carpentry tools such as carvers, hammers, measuring tape, and saws. Learn how to appraise the value of antiques and know how they’re supposed to look by visiting antique stores. Who will my customers...

Franchising is an option that a lot of people are considering as their ticket to entrepreneurship. Most people look at it as a way to get into business and learn the ropes of doing business. To help you ease into the world of franchising, read the tips below compiled by Entrepreneur.com.ph on how you can land your dream franchise brand: When you are shopping for a franchise brand, select two or three concepts to your liking. Then write a letter of intent to the franchisor. Be specific...

Are you thinking of locating your business in a shopping mall? Here are the things that you should do: The first step towards locating your business in a shopping mall is to pitch your product to the mall administration. Lourdes Alano, tenant mix director for Robinsons Malls, says that all businesses hoping to locate in the malls first need to pass a selection process. Write a letter of intent describing the business concept you have. In the case of Robinsons, this can be done online. Afterwards,...

If you make the right moves, you can recover your initial investment in this venture right after delivering your first order Capital: About P10,000 or more in capital is needed to start producing your own novelty bags. This amount depends on the quantity of bags to be produced, the material and the detailing required, and the occasion for which the bag is to be used. In the case of Pearli Bersamin, a solo bag designer who specializes in doing beadwork, she wanted to make beautiful, mass-produced...

Failure of an establishment to issue a receipt can lead to penalties, imprisonment, suspension of business operations, or temporary closure. So, if you are a business owner, make sure of the following: Before starting your business operations, you must: 1. Register your establishment, including all of your branch offices and shops, if any. 2. Register your books of accounts. 3. Get a permit to print and issue receipts and invoices. 4. Get a permit to use cash register and point of sale machines . 5....

Franchising is a way to maximize profits in less time. Franchising is the growing trend in the Philippine business industry. Fast food chains, bakeshops, and even clothing lines are part of the rising franchise business popularity in the country.Franchise business is another option for those who would like to convert and expand their small-scale business into a large-scale industry. Franchise system may be hard on the budget at first due to the franchise fee and the percentage of royalties...

Perhaps now more than ever before, consumers need to vigilant about protecting their hard earned money and go about spending it as wisely as possible. One of the most lucrative sectors in all of the financial industry, credit card companies are literally making billions of dollars each and every year by charging their unknowing customers one costly fee or hidden charge after another.Searching for Hidden ChargesUntil the credit card industry is one that’s completely governed by state or federal...

                 Microsoft Office Accounting Express 2009 is an essential tool for managing your small business. With the look and feel of familiar Microsoft Office products, Office Accounting Express 2009 is easy to use and helps you save time, get organized, and do business online. Whatever your idea, take it further with these great features: Create quotes and invoices Write checks, track expenses, and reconcile online bank accounts. Track...

How do you make the most of every contact you make? How can you gain the trust of your contacts so they’ll start connecting you to all the people in their network? The greatest networkers have a simple, practical system for making a lasting impression and building a strong foundation for future sales success.  1. Start off strong Give new contacts a firm handshake and look them in the eye. An upbeat attitude and a sincere eagerness to meet them will be reciprocated. 2. Listen more than...