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tennisace

Dec 24, 2004, 12:16 AM

Originally posted by ichi
For fellow entrepreneurs... I was just wondering...

Why aim for something small when you can aim for something a whole lot bigger? Is it because of responsibility issues?

Please do not answer "monetary constraints" since there are lots of ways to solve this problem...

I was just wondering why most people aim for something that can easily be achieved instead of aiming for something that is bigger and more fulfilling.

Taking aim is easy, that's why most people do it. However, only a select few will actually take the shot. Taking a shot requires conviction and commitment; taking aim does not.

A lot of people talk about aiming for something big, but very few talk about taking the shot, and fewer still talk about making the shot.

People who talk about aiming big do not impress me. There are a lot of folks in this forum who are shot takers. These are the people that impress me. It doesn't matter that the shot taken was a small one. It was a shot, nevertheless.

To those who are aiming for something big, I ask you to commit yourselves and take a shot. To those who dared to take the shot, I ask you to focus on your target and you will achieve. To those who have already made the shot and hit the target, I ask you to pave the way for others. Success can only be meaningful and fulfilling if it is shared with others.

ichi

Dec 24, 2004, 09:35 AM

Thank you for your insights about the aim big thingy of mine.

Happy Holidays!

ichi

Dec 24, 2004, 09:43 AM

Originally posted by paulgilbert80
malakas ata hangin sa taas basahin nyo

If it was I you were referring to, please read that those were just thoughts, not things that I do.

But to tell you honestly, confidence in raising questions that go against the usual instead of side comments would be better appreciated. You wont be noticed by going with the flow, setting the trend and doing something as a first is something that I do. ;)

little sue

Dec 24, 2004, 11:05 AM

Originally posted by ichi setting the trend and doing something as a first is something that I do. ;)

hi ichi, just want to ask ... whats ur biz? iam just curious.

if it is something to do with being the first in the market, wow thats nice. i have to salute you on that.

merry christmas all. :*)

ichi

Dec 24, 2004, 11:58 AM

Hi little sue!

I usually act as "middle-man" for different companies world-wide, earning from humble commissions. Just like a trading firm in a way... but no physical office and thus, no overhead expenses which I really hate and no tax if it is not declared...hehehe :)

SILENTMAX

Dec 24, 2004, 01:08 PM

Originally posted by Krakista
It's a valid post, please don't derail it.

Anyway, Merry Christmas everyone!

http://free.cx001.com/vvkkvv/mdg_madoka01.jpg

boss krakista thanks for this at least its making my christmas a little bit better

today im giving out 80k in 13th month pay. i hate that (*&^(&( labor law. sigh.... as they say its the law.....

SILENTMAX

Dec 24, 2004, 01:14 PM

SILENTMAX

Dec 24, 2004, 01:23 PM

lets spread that joy and celebration a little more

http://img43.exs.cx/img43/9027/park14.jpg
http://img43.exs.cx/img43/8592/park13.jpg

marlo_kalbo

Dec 28, 2004, 05:55 PM

Originally posted by sizzling
Did Omeng join your network marketing group? :)

Nope ... Di ko naman inoffer sa kanya e :))

Omeng , open ka ba sa network marketing?

-Marlo

marlo_kalbo

Dec 28, 2004, 05:55 PM

Originally posted by sizzling
Did Omeng join your network marketing group? :)

Nope ... Di ko naman inoffer sa kanya e :))

Omeng , open ka ba sa network marketing?

-Marlo

marlo_kalbo

Dec 28, 2004, 05:57 PM

Originally posted by travy
can u post here ur opportunity? does it have a website?

Travy,

Understand that network marketing is at first a sales job...

The more information I give out the less valuable my offer becomes...

So if you wanna know more... just meet me so I can discuss it fully with you...

0918 4586499

And of course, I won't force u to join :)

-Marlo

pinoy2dmax

Dec 29, 2004, 01:19 AM

happy new year, SILENTMAX! what's the smartest and safest way of selling stocks? i have no stock broker yet and have no experience with stock market. do i pay per trade or percentage of the stocks? if i have signed my stock certificate, can anybody sell it without my authorization? thanks a lot.

SILENTMAX

Dec 29, 2004, 01:24 AM

www.bpitrade.com

if you want a personal broker i know a couple

you pay per trade. you will pay the percent of the stocks purchased usualy .25 percent for bpi and 1 to 2 percent for personal brokers

pinoy2dmax

Dec 29, 2004, 04:23 AM

thanks, SILENTMAX. what's your thought about my last question?

GOwin

Dec 30, 2004, 09:43 AM

any insights about soft ice cream business (like mr softee's)?

i've seen a number of various soft-service ice cream vendors (and mr softee seems to have lots of them while JB and MCDo now has small soft-serve outlets too)

fossil7

Dec 31, 2004, 01:42 AM

anybody here knows any ice cream on stick supplier? yung may different flavors? this coming summer, baka mag click to sa isang very crowded community. pls help. thanks!

little sue

Jan 2, 2005, 03:00 AM

alam ko merong may factory nyan sa may malabon eh -- masarap ice cream stick dun na buko & cheee flavor. dati kasi bumibili dun ang kuya ko para benta sa tindahan ni nanay namin. i'll ask him ha tapos PM kita. Dito kasi sa may amin merong supplier ng ice cream ice cream cups, ice cream sticks, ice cream in gallons, etc pero ndi ko ma reccomend sayo kasi ndi ko pa natitikman

paki PM na lang din po sakin kung san ka nakatira, i'll ask my kuya first :*)

jazzy

Jan 2, 2005, 02:44 PM

little sue,

PM mo na din ako. :)

elyserva

Jan 2, 2005, 03:54 PM

little sue, are you from parañaque?

fossil7

Jan 2, 2005, 09:31 PM

thanks little sue. PM sent

little sue

Jan 2, 2005, 11:05 PM

Originally posted by elyserva
little sue, are you from parañaque?

nope, manila po

fossil7 and jazzy, i'll PM u guys tomorrow ha, ndi ko nakita kuya ko today eh. promise bukas Pm ko kayo

marlo_kalbo

Jan 3, 2005, 05:35 PM

Me kilala akong nag earn ng 1k per day... fish balls.. kikiam... squid balls... etc binebenta nya... though sa kalakasan lang...

Dapat piliin mo mabuti yung pwesto...

at as much as possible ala munang fixed costs (like rents)

-Marlo

Originally posted by tqbfjotld
kumikita ng 700-800 per day? magkano naman ang expenses nyo per day? i might try this one, maliit lang kase ang capital and i guess, mabilis ang ROI.

mahirap mag-take ng risk.
mahirap maging broke :D

kapag nagsisimula ka, di naman pwedeng bigla-biglaan na malakihan. ika nga- start small, dream big.

joben

Jan 6, 2005, 09:46 PM

to the technopreneurs ...

a new year, a new egroup

http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/pinoyISV/

an egroup for Independent Software Vendors - to network, share ideas, collaborate. whether your a one-man show or a startup with dreams of producing the next killer app, you are welcome to take part in it.

omeng

Jan 10, 2005, 11:59 AM

happy new year to all entrepz out there!

Im not sure if this thing is free...

How to be an Entrepreneur

Will develop within the participants the entrepreneurial spirit and confidence as well as reinforce basic management skills of participants intending to go into business.
January 11, 2005
1:30 pm
BSMED, 3/F OPPEN Bldg., 349 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City
BSMED
Contact Person : Mr. Nani Carbonell, Ms. Carissa Sapera
Contact Numbers : 897-1693
Email : bsmed@dti.gov.ph

Barangay Micro Business Enterprises (BMBE) Law

Will orient participants on the BMBEs Act 2002, which encourages the formation and growth of barangay micro business enterprises by granting them incentives and other benefits.
January 12, 2005
2:30 pm
BSMED, 3/F OPPEN Bldg., 349 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City
BSMED
Contact Person : Mr. Nani Carbonell, Ms. Carissa Sapera
Contact Numbers : 897-1693
Email : bsmed@dti.gov.ph

donnerwetter

Jan 10, 2005, 11:15 PM

meron ba dito na web-based entrepreneurs? (but not necessarily selling software)

zimdude

Jan 11, 2005, 12:26 AM

I get a little from Google Adsense http://www.google.com/adsense/ ... could be better, but I need to work on my content. :)

donnerwetter

Jan 11, 2005, 01:26 AM

Originally posted by zimdude
I get a little from Google Adsense http://www.google.com/adsense/ ... could be better, but I need to work on my content. :)

so how does it work? and more importantly, how do you get the payment?

omeng

Jan 11, 2005, 06:21 PM

Why Be an Entrepreneur?

Entrepreneurship is a way of life. Being entrepreneurial means being able to identify, start, and maintain a viable and profitable business, particularly a small enterprise.

People spend most of their lives working for someone else. Some people eventually rise to positions of wealth and power, while the rest languish in unchallenging and low-paying jobs. On the other hand, there are a select few who strike it out on their own; rather than work for others, they put up their own enterprise.

You may ask: “Why should I risk my resources in an unpredictable business when I could hold a stable job with a permanent tenure and an assurance of a regular monthly income, without any risk?” In other words, why be an entrepreneur rather than an employee?

Entrepreneurship has its own rewards, as well as its risks. Having your own business has tremendous rewards, but be sure to weigh prospective returns against the potential risks and losses.
...

You can download this ok to read "26page" courtesy of DTI website

http://www.dti.gov.ph/contentment/66/69/554.jsp

scroll down, then click..

"Start your own small enterprise >"

=)

inpinkmode

Jan 12, 2005, 03:39 PM

hi everyone,

please welcome me. im a young entrep i should announce. actually, just actively participating in our family business that just opened last Oct. 2004.

Velcar Travel is the name of our travel agency. If you have any plan to visit beautiful places in the Philippines, please contact me. Affordable rates kami: PROMISE. hehe

Any EBs here as for young entreps. i want to meet ya 'all.

:)

SILENTMAX

Jan 12, 2005, 07:12 PM

inpinkmode

hey there welmcome aboard visit often

work hard and never ever give up your dreams

paulgilbert80

Jan 12, 2005, 09:49 PM

ano ba ok na business ngayong 2005 ?

omeng

Jan 13, 2005, 12:04 AM

ano ba ok na business ngayong 2005 ... hanggang 2050? =)

sizzling

Jan 13, 2005, 12:12 AM

Originally posted by omeng

...

You can download this ok to read "26page" courtesy of DTI website

http://www.dti.gov.ph/contentment/66/69/554.jsp

scroll down, then click..

"Start your own small enterprise >"

=)

This is a nice read. I encourage everyone to check it out. Thanks for the link omeng :)

omeng

Jan 13, 2005, 12:20 AM

welcome on board inpinkmode. dang! nice nick. i like color pink!

more moolah on your travel agency biz. btw, hw true, bond in PAL for you to issue ticket is 2M? abacus ba gamit niyo? =)

omeng

Jan 13, 2005, 12:27 AM

the pleasure is shared to you sizzling. he he

GOwin

Jan 13, 2005, 09:10 AM

interesting concept diba?

sa makati, marami akong nakikitang ganito. mga jeep na nagiging instant restoran sa gilid ng kalsada.

gusto ko po sanang malaman kung meron kayong ideya sa mga regulations and business permits and licensing sa mga ganitong "establishments"? (does that word even apply to them?)

at bukod sa makati, saan pa kayo nakakakita ng ganito?

If Mohammed can't go to the mountain, the mountain must go to Mohammed

rain_10127

Jan 13, 2005, 10:24 PM

Originally posted by angel02
I think this is a very nice thread...

As for me, I'm thinking of putting up my own business as well. I want sana a boutique (selling shoes, clothes, accessories, etc). Advice naman ng maganda yet affordable place for this. Let me know na din kung may mare-recommend tlaga kayo. I plan to have the store within the year. :)

Also, can you tell me na din the steps that I need to undergo para makakuha ng license. Basta everything about putting up a boutique!

Thanks so much. :)

my exact sentiments...i need to know details/infos/everything about putting up a boutique!

btw, i'm planning of another business...i'm planning to come up with a computer shop...guyz, how much would be the capital? say i'll come up with 4-6 computers as a start...what are the things that i should take care of?i plan to have a comp shop (one of my options...) this year...hom wuch would be my earningz?

kindly shed some light on this.......maraming salamat!

GOwin

Jan 16, 2005, 02:24 PM

inpinkmode

Jan 16, 2005, 07:14 PM

welcome on board inpinkmode. dang! nice nick. i like color pink!

more moolah on your travel agency biz. btw, hw true, bond in PAL for you to issue ticket is 2M? abacus ba gamit niyo? =)

hi Omeng,

dpa ko hands-on to everything that concerns the business, pero nde pa *** nag i-issue tickets (we'll get there).

umm.. u like color pink? parang rare sa guys to like pink. but guys who can wear pink are cool :rocker:

OliverWood21

Jan 16, 2005, 07:38 PM

Do Globe and Smart offer direct wholesaling to small retailers of ELOADs?

If so, mayron kayang mag alam sa inyo on how much is the minimum capital requirement? Ilang percent yung profit?

Will appreciate any reply. Thanks a lot!
*paw*

OliverWood21

Jan 16, 2005, 07:51 PM

my exact sentiments...i need to know details/infos/everything about putting up a boutique!

btw, i'm planning of another business...i'm planning to come up with a computer shop...guyz, how much would be the capital? say i'll come up with 4-6 computers as a start...what are the things that i should take care of?i plan to have a comp shop (one of my options...) this year...hom wuch would be my earningz?

kindly shed some light on this.......maraming salamat!

Just my 2 cents...
a 6-computer shop will have you shell out about P180,000 as initial start-up costs (including aircon, renovation, advance rent, etc). Make sure to buy durable PC's (mas advisable if clone since branded PCs are unreasonable costly) from not so expensive stores like in Gilmore. Actually, etong computer shop lang talaga ang negosyo ko (aside from being full-time employed) and business is doing good, thank goodness.

Just make sure to pick up the right place, you will have your ROI in less 6-10 months depending on the place.

Good Luck!

ime

Jan 17, 2005, 11:07 AM

elo der pipols!

m glad to have found this thread! would you believe i started reading posts way back page 1? found it really enlightening... :enlightened:

this thread reminded me of some points na I should not forget as an entrepreneur... also it renewed my spirit to fight on and expand... honestly, we have been planning to expand our food business last quarter of 2004 pa but coz of economy/political and whatever issues and dba sabi nga nila 2005 is not so good a year - medyo nag lie low kami... anyways...

i have been inspired by this group... it is heartening to see a lot of young people willing to risk - wanting to venture on something they are not sure of and quite embarrassing to find myself so cautious, when i have the product and resources - more to gain and less to lose... so... PAHABOL NA NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION... I'LL BE MORE AGGRESSIVE NA THIS 2005! :macho:

ime

Jan 17, 2005, 11:24 AM

in connection with my previous post... m currently looking for good locations for expansion. we are in the food business, specifically fried siopaos, etc. if you're familiar with it. food to go but not exactly food cart type. Gulo ba? :) we are looking for places to rent, to sublease... if you have an existing canteen or the like, maybe we can work out an agreement where i can sublease a portion and give you commissions on daily sales... mabilis kami kausap. :verycool:

preferred areas --- divisoria, baclaran, cubao, quiapo... or anywhere basta ma-tao.... kung so-so lang tao, ok rin as long as mababa rent... :naughty:

we are also preparing to do franchising... (believe me, fried siopaos are the in thing right now - tastes good and the price - pang masa talaga!) Na-feature na nga kami sa Unang Hirit last Nov. :coollook: In case someone here is interested, just pm me.

btw, we give 5-10T as commissions for referring locations. rate depends on kung gaano kaganda yung location.

will appreciate any inputs. gud day!

marlo_kalbo

Jan 17, 2005, 03:19 PM

ano ba ok na business ngayong 2005 ... hanggang 2050? =)

Hehehehe... mahirap ata yun...

Kahit si Warren Buffett eh 5-10 years at a time lang sha kung mag estimate ng businesses...

-Marlo

geekhead

Jan 17, 2005, 03:57 PM

I plan to put up a a small cart business in the province sana. From what ive read from the posts here, the kikiam, fishballs carts are getting good reviews.

Have any contact number for this kind of business and any words of wisdom. :)

tqbfjotld

Jan 17, 2005, 09:12 PM

^ waffles are "in" rin yata ngayon... no idea lang kung malaki ang returns... about that fried siopao... sounds interesting ha. makapag-research nga. :D

inpinkmode

Jan 18, 2005, 07:07 PM

^ waffles are "in" rin yata ngayon... no idea lang kung malaki ang returns... about that fried siopao... sounds interesting ha. makapag-research nga. :D

i agree with you. i suggest you put up sa schools - preferably elem and highschool para definitely, everyday, nde papalabasin ang students every break. hehe..

My mum planned for that one before. Pero it didnt push through kc we decided for a travel agency business instead.

anyway, goodluck to u. sna matuloy plan mo.

:blush2:
inPINKmode

donnerwetter

Jan 19, 2005, 02:43 AM

SteadyBoy2k

Jan 21, 2005, 05:52 PM

Napansin ko na maraming resources diyan sa pinas na computer/online related. Ngayon, ang tanong ko: ano ang mga feasible uses nito sa America?

Ako ay 20 yrs old living in california, looking towards international business, at isa sa aking inaambitionan ay magtayo nang negosyong IT related that will outsource to pinas' abundant IT skills. Marami pa akong kailangan imbestigahan, pero kung may information kang mashare about this, ako ay very thankful. :stan:

SiOMs

Jan 24, 2005, 06:23 PM

hey guys, patulong naman. i gotta product (mga postcards) na ibebenta ko to a retailer abroad. i got an order na for them. what's a cheap but fast way of sending it to the US? mga 3 lbs ata e. has anyone tried using LBC? magkano kaya aabutin? sana mga 2K or less. are there any other alternatives? salamat.

i sent a package thru Fedex dati around 1.5 lbs and it cost me 2K. but then prompt yung delivery nila so no complaints from me :D

baka pwede thru snail mail (?) yun nga lang kakabahan ka kasi baka di umabot yun papadala mo sa deadline if you have one.

for me, better na i pay more kesa sa hindi sigurado. yun lang :bungi:

good luck! *okay*

SILENTMAX

Feb 1, 2005, 09:18 PM

Hi, guys! Looking for business ideas? There's going to be a Young Entrepreneurs' Conference at the World Trade Center at Roxas Boulevard on Feb 4-5.

travy

Feb 3, 2005, 08:41 AM

^ where can one register? kailangan ba ng invitation?

GOwin

Feb 4, 2005, 03:10 PM

inpinkmode

Feb 5, 2005, 10:52 PM

would you trade job security with having the opportunity to be an entrepreneur?

the given situation is this: you like your job but you don't like the new boss and the new office politics. you are afraid to take the plunge of starting your own business.

can't do both. need to choose one.

I'm an entrepreneur. It's because i chose to be one and had to drop the other (being a Sales person - regular salary + commissions).
It's a risk. Some people can't just do that. I guess more than the monetary reward when weighing the two options, i still pursued my passion.

inPINKmode
:blush2:

inpinkmode

Feb 5, 2005, 10:54 PM

Is there any EB in this thread? I guess i hope to meet you young entreps lang... Wala ba tong affiliation or organization?

If there is, please tell me

:blush:

sizzling

Feb 5, 2005, 11:16 PM

would you trade job security with having the opportunity to be an entrepreneur?

the given situation is this: you like your job but you don't like the new boss and the new office politics. you are afraid to take the plunge of starting your own business.

can't do both. need to choose one.

GOwin,

This thread is entitled "Young Entrepreneurs ** tayo". The people here would give obvious answers to your question.

What is the real reason why you're asking? Are you just looking for people to encourage and support you? If that's what you're hoping for, consider it done, most people here are very supportive. :)

April_Loves_Gin

Feb 6, 2005, 10:23 PM

Hi guys!

This has been a very, very informative thread.

Anyway, my father is in the process of turning over our main family business to me. It's a food business (small restaurant with different branches) and we've been operating for 15 years now, so I guess, we're doing pretty ok. :D If and when the business is completely turned over to me, I'm planning to cut down on the expenses on suppliers. Do you know any suppliers for rice, etc.? Our expense for rice is too high but the problem is, our "long lost family friend" supplies us with this. Tatay ko masyadong mabait kaya kahit ang taas ng patong, dun parin kumukuha ng rice.

Thanks in advance for our inputs.

omeng

Feb 7, 2005, 03:35 PM

Hehehehe... mahirap ata yun...

Kahit si Warren Buffett eh 5-10 years at a time lang sha kung mag estimate ng businesses...

-Marlo

Hi Marlo. We are just talking of "Thinking of Good Biz in the future" not the planning itself. I'm sure you know the difference of two.

omeng

Feb 7, 2005, 03:45 PM

Is there any EB in this thread? I guess i hope to meet you young entreps lang... Wala ba tong affiliation or organization?

If there is, please tell me

:blush:

Hello there inpinkmode! Bosing krakista is the one i think in charge or have initiative with regards of EB. I just wish we can have that again. More moolah to your biz and wish you well. Ciao!

omeng

Feb 7, 2005, 04:00 PM

would you trade job security with having the opportunity to be an entrepreneur?

the given situation is this: you like your job but you don't like the new boss and the new office politics. you are afraid to take the plunge of starting your own business.

can't do both. need to choose one.

As sizzling said... =)

sometimes when you can't decide..

just weigh carefully the things involve.. then for sure you will never regret it.

omeng

Feb 7, 2005, 04:03 PM

Hi, guys! Looking for business ideas? There's going to be a Young Entrepreneurs' Conference at the World Trade Center at Roxas Boulevard on Feb 4-5.

Nakapunta ka ba chief? got sick eh. sayang!

hunnyces

Feb 7, 2005, 04:15 PM

omeng

Feb 7, 2005, 08:59 PM

My uncle is in NFA. You wanna try? You can be supplier too and that will be additional income. =)

SILENTMAX

Feb 8, 2005, 08:01 PM

boss omeng. didnt go had a lot of work to do.

im so stressed with my business now. the new branch opened with a lot of hitches thankfully at least marami customers.

i applied for a loan last october 2004 it will finaly be realeased in the next couple of days (hopefuly.... pag dasal nyo ako im having anxiety atacks that even if they said its a go already something might go wrong)
sa bpi ako nag apply and hopefully i could earn a good credit rating from them para pagkatiwalaan ako in the future.

as it is ngayun im so depleted in my cash reserves dahil sa new branch na umutang ako sa kapatid ko. grabe when things are up things are up talaga. pero when its down grabe sobra down. hopefully things turn out well after i get the loan ive been waiting so long for. ive been so depressed lately minsan ive wanted to give up. lipat nalang ibang business or magtrabaho sa call center. pero one of the main things about being an entrepreneur is not giving up. lalo na when i have 20 employees depending on me.

sensya na for this. just really needed to vent it somewhere.

tennisace

Feb 9, 2005, 12:04 AM

Silentmax,

Being an entrepreneur is like being on a roller coaster. You've got to have the stomach for the twists and turns. What you do as an entrepreneur defines what you are, thus it is sometimes difficult not to get emotional. It is reasonable to think that what happens in our business reflects on ourselves, even if we refuse to believe so. We take things personally. Be that as it may, it is important that you maintain your focus and remember why you're doing what you're doing in the first place. It is also important that you allow yourself to be emotionally detached when necessary in situations such as, but not limited to, negotiations, financials, decision-making and others that require logic and reasoning. In other words, be methodical but have a heart. There is time to rejoice and/or grieve, but stick to the business at hand first.

I always say that entrepreneurs are a special breed of people. I see a lot of special people in this forum. All the best to you.

omeng

Feb 9, 2005, 09:22 AM

I'm very happy for you Bro that you have this entrepreneur attitude. Always remember that we had a chance to met your idol and make an authograph, "To Max, More Power!" Tony Tan Caktiong, the jolibee man himself.

Read it ten times if necessary, it will keeps you going and going, and soon everything of your efforts will all turn in results very well.

Let's play tennis to release the stress. Let's get physical, tsong!

Cheers to you!

btw, did you frame it na ba and hang it? you should chief!

omeng

Feb 9, 2005, 04:19 PM

http://www.sme.com.ph/downloads/ebooks/SCREAM_Business_Manual.pdf

=)

zimdude

Feb 10, 2005, 12:51 PM

Got this from Philstar's "Not Business as Usual" column... the Citibank guide to building personal wealth. http://migs.paraz.com/w/archives/2005/02/10/the-citibank-guide-to-building-personal-wealth/

Carlitos

Feb 10, 2005, 03:02 PM

Guys, baka naman may maitutulong kayo. I'm planning to start a new internet cafe. Paki-check naman yung table and please don't hesitate to give me some advice ... not quite sure kasi bago lang ako eh and I want to start it right ...

If there are something wrong with the figures, please tell me ...

Yung iba kasing figures di ko pa sure eh (e.g. softwares, dsl's, etc.). I'm working abroad kaya di ako familiar sa mga prices dyan sa atin.

Thanks.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v647/carlito4977/Business/Expenses.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v647/carlito4977/Business/ROI.jpg

omeng

Feb 10, 2005, 07:07 PM

do you really need brand new?

if you're a start up entrep.. i think it doesn't make any sense if you will apply those numbers.

rentals is 15k? where and how big?

electricity is 5k only? is this fixed by landlord or estimate? if estimate, too small

tel line.. apply for residential line. you will get 50% off in your overhead monthly and for the instalation fee, mas makakmura ka.

45months of roi? mama mia! tinda na lang ulit ako ng fishball =)

yaan na natin si idol max ang sumagot.. he he

frisco anconia

Feb 10, 2005, 07:14 PM

... you can't seem to find the greeting card that expresses what you want to say?

i've been looking around for greeting cards (obviously for V-day) and na-disappoint ako because even with the huge selection offered by Hallmark, wala akong makita na gusto ko.

i ended up designing one on my own.

some questions which i would really appreciate answered:

1) aside from Hallmark Cards, do you buy greeting cards made by other companies?

2) saan-saan to nabibili? (i checked yung selection ng humor post, but went away dissatisfied)

3) do you feel that there's a segment of the (greeting card-buying) market na hindi na-t-tap?

thanks!

SILENTMAX

Feb 10, 2005, 08:38 PM

yaan na natin si idol max ang sumagot.. he he

sorry boss i started charging for consultation months ago.
after about 15 people had aproached me, re; this.

to the person starting staring the comp biz. why not look into other ventures. why not prepaid cards or anime merchandise.

omeng

Feb 10, 2005, 08:46 PM

ha ha.. very nice

Carlitos

Feb 10, 2005, 10:49 PM

@ omeng :
Di naman bro, actually that was a very conservative estimate. siguro ang ROI ay 2 to 3 years lang (still quite long). sasamahan ko rin naman yun ng sales ng mga computer supplies, encodings (typing/printing jobs), at siyempre yung computer servicing. yung nakapost dyan eh mostly yung mga expenses ko for running the shop. yung mga encoding and computer servicing, dun actually malaki ang income dahil mayroon ka nang pinaka-"front", which is yung computer shop.

doon sa 15k, it is not 15 thousand but 15 pesos. you have to multiply that to the no. of operating hours per day, to the number of days, and to the no.of computer units.

@silentmax :
thanks anyway

zimdude

Feb 10, 2005, 11:59 PM

for advice on Internet cafe business, head to http://www.tipidpc.com :)

beefnmushroom

Feb 11, 2005, 12:06 AM

pero one of the main things about being an entrepreneur is not giving up. lalo na when i have 20 employees depending on me.

talaga? yung 20 employees mo ang isa sa main reasons kung bakit hindi ka susuko? i admire you for that. hindi ko kasi kayang sabihin yan e. medyo malayo pa naman sa 20 ang mga empleyado ko, pero nakakahiya mang aminin, hindi talaga sila ang top priority ko sa business.

unfortunately, lampas 95% siguro ng mga business owners kapareho sa akin mag-isip

kaya sa mga empleyadong nag-aakalang kapakanan ng employees ang priority ng mga boss... :depressed:
unless si silentmax ang boss ninyo :)

omeng

Feb 12, 2005, 09:10 AM

"do not build your business with people, but build your people with the business.. sooner, you will grow very big."

omeng

Feb 12, 2005, 09:32 AM

carlitos, so meaning mas malaki pa yung gagamitin mong capital? hmmm

well, im not in the position to tell you about that kind of biz, if it is ok or not. it's not really my line.

as for me, i can do lot of things in half million pesos where in ROI is not that long.

goodluck to you amigo. my recommendation is, learn so much the business. i saw lot of comp cafe' shop closed last year.

hooch

Feb 12, 2005, 01:00 PM

guys, any ideas on putting up a small/start-up gym? how much would it cost for the basic equipments/machines? how much do i have to pay my instructors? please help naman.

omeng

Feb 12, 2005, 03:21 PM

half million too. =)

not advisable if you will put small. big space will do the sale, plus of course the equipment.

better good machines. it will helps your market. pag panget, sigurado, kakalat yan at hindi ka na pupuntahan ng mga tao.

good machines will cost you around 300k..

not that good machines will cost you around 200k..

inquire in pro-gym..

renovation of your space will cost you around 100k+, say 80 to 100sq m.

you may pay the instructor/s at P8,500.00 (tutal libre naman syang mag gym)

consider these things... rent, electricity, good sound system(dvd/vcd plus monitor tv), cashier, marketing stuff (sinage,banner,leaflets,etc..).

roi is 2 to 2 1/2 years.

you may sell whey products for additional income, xtra joss and other related products.

my recommendation... threat your cashier and intructors very well and fair.

all the best!

beefnmushroom

Feb 12, 2005, 11:53 PM

"do not build your business with people, but build your people with the business.. sooner, you will grow very big."

sinong nagsabi nito? :)
ano kaya ibig niyang sabihin sa "build your people with the business"? :)

beefnmushroom

Feb 13, 2005, 12:03 AM

my recommendation... threat your cashier and intructors very well and fair.

naku! bakit mo naman tatakutin yung cashier tsaka instructors? :surprised:
biro lang :laugh:

omeng

Feb 13, 2005, 01:45 AM

he he.. cencia na minsan lashing sa kakawork. tapos, di pa pwede edit after several minutes you realized wrong grammar.. ha ha

about build, build ekek thingy.. walang may akda! nabasa ko lang.. he he.. ulyanin na.. pero kung iisipin mo nga naman.. kung sino yung may malasakit sa mga empleyado.. sila yung mga malalaki.

ciao!

beefnmushroom

Feb 13, 2005, 04:53 PM

kung sino yung may malasakit sa mga empleyado.. sila yung mga malalaki.

sumasang-ayon ako sa iyo, kailangan talaga ng malasakit sa mga empleyado. pero tulad ng sinabi ko, hindi talaga #1 priority ang mga empleyado sa isang negosyo. kasi importante sa negosyo ang profitability. tulad sa nangyari sa isa naming business. break even lang kami lagi, hindi kumikita. masaya mga empleyado dahil halos lahat ng gusto nila nabibigay namin, pero naghihirap naman kami ng mga kasosyo ko. walang makain mga pamilya namin kaya napilitan kaming ipasara, lipat na lang sa ibang negosyo. pero tinulungan naman naming maghanap ng ibang trabaho yung mga tauhan namin. makasarili ba kami sa desisyon namin?

aling mga kumpanya nga pala ang naisip mong may malasakit sa mga empleyado? :)

missywitchy

Feb 13, 2005, 05:05 PM

Meron ba ditong nanunood ng Moneytalk sa channel 9. Napanood ko sya for the first time last night. Maganda ang topic, how to start a business , kinover din nila ang microfinance and how to get into mlm (with pointers on what to look for in a legitimate mlm business). Next week ang topic nila is how to grow your business.

kraymz

Feb 14, 2005, 12:58 AM

gumacanian

Feb 14, 2005, 06:54 AM

threat your cashier and intructors very well

Is threatening your staff that effective? :naughty:

mcgyver8

Feb 15, 2005, 11:00 AM

meron ba dito na web-based entrepreneurs? (but not necessarily selling software)

Ako I sell ebooks.

www.automaticmoney.intl.ph
www.internationalbookstore.biz/icm

I do webhsosting/development/maintenance

www.webhostingexperts.biz

I also help setup people who wants to have their own webhosting business.

I also have an ecommerce business

www.globaleshop.biz

why do you ask?

mcgyver8

Feb 15, 2005, 11:01 AM

mcgyver8

Feb 15, 2005, 11:09 AM

so how does it work? and more importantly, how do you get the payment?

There is a better way of using google.

There is a book called GOOGLE CASH

http://www.affiliatejackpot.com/index2.htm?hop=cyberline

you can check out the link above. I bought it and I have legal rights to resell the ebook.

If you would like to have a copy, I can sell it for only PHP200.
Sobrang way below the $40+ dollars I've spent getting it.

mcgyver8

Feb 15, 2005, 11:18 AM

hooch

Feb 15, 2005, 01:32 PM

omeng

Feb 15, 2005, 06:25 PM

look for a commercial space. ussually second floor. get the place for 15k or lower the better. 100sq m is good but put mirror on the walls. it will do the trick.

average number of clients is 25, if your overhead is 35k.

set membership fee. mas maganda ang annual, say P300.

for member, P40 per session

for non member, P60 per session

free drinking water.

and don't forget the parking area. it's very important too.

omeng

Feb 15, 2005, 06:27 PM

:eyecrazy:

omeng

Feb 15, 2005, 07:02 PM

aling mga kumpanya nga pala ang naisip mong may malasakit sa mga empleyado? :)

WWW.FISHBALLDOTCOM.NET

:naughty:

SILENTMAX

Feb 15, 2005, 07:10 PM

uy edit mo yan na pm ko na yung tao eh. kakahiya yan :)

boss omeng kelan entrep nights di ka na ba napunta?
need some rest and relaxation eh. medyo winding down na ang stressful period ko. time to kick back and rest a little. kahit saglit lang ;)

omeng

Feb 15, 2005, 07:23 PM

be proud mamen! remember.. "entrepreneurs are a special breed of people."

see you chief!

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beefnmushroom

Feb 15, 2005, 08:36 PM

nagbabasa ako ng mga lumang posts dito, very informative. kaya lang medyo na-bother yata ako dito:

Dec 24, 2004, 05:08 AM

today im giving out 80k in 13th month pay. i hate that (*&^(&( labor law. sigh.... as they say its the law.....

parang ang labas ay, "kung wala lang sana yung 13th month pay law, sa akin na sana yung 80K". at bilang isang negosyante rin, sumasang-ayon ako :D

kaya lang hindi yata ito tugma sa sinasabi nating "malasakit sa mga empleyado" a :)

KuyaDanny

Feb 15, 2005, 08:57 PM

I don't know where SILENTMAX is coming from, but I am one of those who don't like the 13th month pay. And it's not a matter of paying employees less, either. It's an extra payroll cycle I would rather do away with. If you are worth paying P130,000 a year, would you rather get P10,000 a month for 13 months, or P10,833.33 a month for 12 months?

diwata28

Feb 15, 2005, 09:34 PM

Off Topic:

May kilala ba kayo distributor ng Procter & Gamble products sa Region 4 area? thanks

zimdude

Feb 15, 2005, 11:35 PM

Look like "Google Cash" affiliate marketing is shot.
http://www.webmasterworld.com/forum81/4310.htm

As for earning from Adsense, they mail a US$ check so you need a dollar account.

SILENTMAX

Feb 16, 2005, 08:28 AM

kaya lang hindi yata ito tugma sa sinasabi nating "malasakit sa mga empleyado" a :)

boss i dont beleieve in 13th month pay. its not even done in the us. its one of the many laws suppresing sme's and business in the philiphines. it is the by product of KMU's and the leftist movements.

i do beleive in bonuses on jobs well done. i beleieve in bonuses for perfect attendance. i believe on additional incentives for continous excelent performance. i use evalutions to sort out my most valuable employes and reward them accordingly.

i do not beleieve in 13th month pay becouse it is a waste of my resources without any productive benefit

GOwin

Feb 16, 2005, 09:31 AM

naku, don't do business in paranaque

WHEREAS, pursuant to state’s policy of harassing the country’s economic development by encouraging the formation and growth ...

http://www.paranaquecity.com/legislation/o0415.html

:D

zimdude

Feb 16, 2005, 09:37 PM

doesn't 13th month pay exist because 1 year == 52 weeks == 13 months? it's not a bonus.

Krakista

Feb 16, 2005, 10:13 PM

The 13th month pay actually enforces forced savings on the employees.

f1williams

Feb 18, 2005, 01:18 AM

sir omeng and sir silentmax, will you be going to the entrep night this feb22? if so, i would be honored to meet you.

i've been lurking around this thread for a long time now. i posted once, a question/commentary about farm gate price of agriculture produce. i've been in several businesses already. i had a computer shop before, been into backyard hog raising on the side, dealt in cellphones, traded different goods and am currently handling our family-owned printing press. one thing i've discovered in business is that even if you don't earn, you still walk away knowing a whole lot more than you did when you first ventured. i've earned a few but i've sure learned a lot! :)

it's great to have a thread like this to sound off new biz ideas or insights. more importantly though, it's a support group for those critical times when things are not going too well or when on the verge of a new business venture. during these difficult, exciting times it's a comfort to know that in some way, you're not alone. others have already passed where you stand and have succeeded.

looking forward to meeting some of you folks this tuesday. :)

41 pages na *** thread! wala bang 50th page anniversary? :)

SILENTMAX

Feb 18, 2005, 02:12 PM

yess boss f1williams will be going to the net night need some badly relaxation anyways.

im breathing a sign of reliefe the bank finaly released my loan. applied in october and its now febuary. but im not much to complain at least i can rest a little easier.

omeng

Feb 19, 2005, 08:32 AM

yes chief f1williams. see you there. my bosses are coming with me rin.. =)

omeng

Feb 19, 2005, 08:35 AM

naku, don't do business in paranaque

http://www.paranaquecity.com/legislation/o0415.html

:D

???

It is the right time, actually. Mayor bernabe is in full support to his paranaquenos.

Paranaque was 9yrs in hell.

Paranaque will be, again, the cleaniest city soon, i believe.

mcgyver8

Feb 20, 2005, 09:37 AM

naku, don't do business in paranaque

http://www.paranaquecity.com/legislation/o0415.html

:D

I'd rather pay that 1000 pesos than don't have the benefits of a BMBE

omeng

Feb 20, 2005, 01:15 PM

chicken feed! =)

hooch

Feb 20, 2005, 01:55 PM

omeng

Feb 20, 2005, 02:00 PM

my pleasure, bosing.

GOwin

Feb 21, 2005, 11:31 AM

naku, don't do business in paranaque

http://www.paranaquecity.com/legislation/o0415.html

:D

WHEREAS, pursuant to state’s policy of harassing the country’s economic development by encouraging the formation and growth ...

sorry about that guys. I only meant to underscore a typo in their text, hence the grinning smiley.

i know the benefits of registering as a BMBE. :)

omeng

Feb 21, 2005, 03:54 PM

h e h e h e

SILENTMAX

Feb 22, 2005, 09:57 AM

Barangay microbusinesses may lose minimum wage exemption
By JUDY T. GULANE, Reporter
Barangay microbusiness enterprises will have to start paying their workers the minimum wage once a bill lifting their exemption from the Minimum Wage Law is approved by Congress.

At the House of Representatives, the committee on labor and employment is set to conduct an executive session to approve or disapprove House Bill (HB) 351 filed by Zamboanga del Norte Rep. Roseller L. Barinaga, chairman of the committee.

HB 351 will amend Section 8 of Republic Act No. 9170 or the Barangay Micro Business Enterprises Act of 2002, putting BMBEs under coverage of the Minimum Wage Law.

A BMBE is defined as any business or enterprise engaged in the production, processing or manufacturing of products or commodities, whose total assets, including those arising from loans but excluding the land where the business is situated, is not more than P3 million.

Data from the National Statistics Office showed that microenterprises, or those employing between one to nine people, comprise 92% of total establishments in the formal sector. Small enterprises, which employ between 10 to 99 people, comprise 7.3%.

Mr. Barinaga told BusinessWorld the bill will mostly likely be approved during the executive session, given that it will essentially protect BMBE workers from unjust wages.

Still, he acknowledged that there have been reservations about lifting the exemption, mostly from employers.

The Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECoP), in a position paper signed by president Rene Y. Soriano, said that "[w]ith the removal of the exemption from the Minimum Wage Law, there is no inducement left for micro establishments to apply as BMBE."

It also noted that as of June 4, 2004, only 2,724 applications were approved since the BMBE law was enacted on July 22, 2002. "There has not been a rush on the part of qualified micro establishments to avail of the BMBE law," the ECoP said.

"There is reluctance, if not, outright opposition on the part of local government units and the Department of Finance to the implementation of the law primarily [because] of fears of revenue loss," it added.

Under the BMBE law, BMBEs registered with a city or municipality are exempted from income tax and local taxes, fees and charges; are exempted from coverage of the Minimum Wage Law; enjoy a special credit window from the Land Bank of the Philippines, Small Business Guarantee and Finance Corp. and People's Credit and Finance Corp.; and may avail of technology transfer, production and management training and marketing assistance from different government agencies.

The rationale for these incentives and benefits is to support the growth of BMBEs and to integrate them into the formal sector.

"[HB 351, along with bills requiring private sleeping quarters for female employees and lactation stations for working mothers] will accelerate the marginalization of the formal sector and the expansion of the informal sector and the underground economy," the ECoP said.

The Department of Trade and Industry has also expressed reservations over HB 351.

"The minimum wage exemption benefit is viewed by most microenterprises as one of the most substantive benefits that have been provided to them especially in these difficult times of trying to survive in a fiercely competitive economic environment," it said in a position paper signed by Trade Undersecretary Thomas G. Aquino.

"BMBEs are mostly small family enterprises, thus, they may not be able to pay the legislated minimum wage," it added.

Other groups, however, support HB 351. The Trade Union Congress of the Philippines, in a position paper signed by President Democrito T. Mendoza, said "Labor insists on the repeal of the Section 8 of the BMBE law."

"Section 8 is unfair as it serves to authorize wages much lower than the current minimum wage rates, and opens up wholesale exploitation of workers," it added.

The National Wages and Productivity Commission and the Department of Labor and Employment also support the amendment of the law.

paulgilbert80

Feb 22, 2005, 04:06 PM

sinong may nakakaalam sa music studio or band studio business?balak ko kasi magtayo ng ganung business tipong 1 complete drumset, 1 guitar , 1 bass guitar at 1 keyboard 1 acoustic?

mcgyver8

Mar 2, 2005, 10:21 AM

I'm looking for somebody who can help me register a BMBE. Gusto ko gawing BMBE negosyo ko eh. Anybody here who does this for a fee?

omeng

Mar 2, 2005, 12:20 PM

Got from my mail today. very inspiring! cencia na at nagmamadali ako. =)

POOR BOY FROM CAGAYAN MAKES IT BIG IN SILICON VALLEY

"When I examine myself and my methods of thought, I come to the conclusion that the gift of fantasy meant more to me than my talent for absorbing positive knowledge." - Albert Einstein

"Always remember that someone, somewhere is making a product that will make your product obsolete." - Georges Doriot

-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-

How can the Philippines leapfrog from being an exporter of labor, garments and bananas into a technology powerhouse that can outshine India as exporter of innovative new products and software? When will Philippine economic news shift from the usual foreign loans, new taxes, and high budget deficit to technological breakthroughs and the export world-class products?

A former poor boy from Cagayan province and now a Filipino technology tycoon in Silicon Valley recently granted us an exclusive interview in his Tallwood Venture Capital office building beside Wells Fargo Bank and near Stanford University. In 1997, Philippine-born Diosdado "Dado" Banatao was honored with the prestigious "Master Entrepreneur of the Year" award sponsored by the Ernst & Young global accounting giant, Inc. magazine and Merrill Lynch. Every year, Banatao funds Filipino-American> scholars studying engineering or science courses in top schools all over the US. He also funds a special program that takes University of the Philippines professors to work with University of California in Berkeley professors for one year, hoping these UP professors can bring to the country newest ideas and technologies.

UP president Dr. Francisco "Dodong" Nemenzo said, "Dado Banatao is richer than Ayala." Though Banatao admitted that he owns two private jets and drives a Porsche sports car, and that he once earned and lost $350 million dollars in a single day at the US stock market, he requested that our interview focus more on economic issues rather than on his personal wealth.

A businessman who respects Dado Banatao is Ayala conglomerate CEO Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala who said, "Dado has a tremendous mind." He invited Banatao to be a director of Ayala-controlled Integrated Microelectronics Inc. (IMI). In 2000, Ayala Group invited Banatao to be a partner in its information technology and Internet businesses.

The soft-spoken Banatao is founder and managing director of Tallwood Venture Capital, which focuses on semiconductors and semiconductor-related technologies. As an engineer, he has developed several key semiconductor technologies and is today regarded as a Silicon Valley visionary. As an investor, he has a keen business sense of trends and opportunities involving technology solutions for computing and communications. He has a BS Electrical Engineering degree (cum laude) from the Mapua Institute of Technology in Manila and an MS in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Stanford University.

Last May, the University of California in Berkeley invited him to speak on what it takes to succeed in Silicon Valley.

When the world's most powerful mainframe computer was the IBM 360, Banatao's innovative new chip-set design produced 10 times more power at a thousandth of the cost. His other technological innovations include: developing the first single-chip; the 16-bit microprocessor-based calculator while working for Commodore International in '76; the first single-chip MicroVAX while working for Digital Equipment; the first 10-Mbit Ethernet CMOS with silicon coupler data-link control and trans-receiver chip; getting 3Com into the Ethernet PC add-in card business while at Seeq Technology in early '80s; the first system logic chip set for the PC-XT and the PC-AT while at Mostron in '84 and Chips & Technologies in '85); the first enhanced graphics adapter chip set while at Chips & Technologies in '85); pioneering local bus concept for PC while at S3 in 1989, and the first Windows accelerator chip while at S3 in '90.

Here are excerpts from our three-hour conversation with the Silicon Valley visionary:

Are the reports in the US media true that you earned and lost $350 million in a single day at the US stock market?

DADO BANATAO: (laughs) That's what happens when one plays big. That's all part of risk-taking in business. You just have to make sure that you're still ahead. Since my companies Chips & Technologies and S-3 went public, I have continuously looked for new challenges, investing in multiple companies.

About 3,000 Filipinos leave the Philippines everyday. What is your opinion about what people describe as a brain drain?

I disagree when they say there's a brain drain when top engineers, scientists or doctors leave the Philippines. It becomes a brain drain only if the economy or society you're leaving is supporting and utilizing the brains that are leaving. The professionals leave because they are underutilized and not given full support to develop and flourish, so where's the so-called brain drain? This is just a symptom of a greater problem. I recommend that our leaders treat the real disease, not the symptom.

Do you think the Philippine economy has the capital to finance new technology ventures, since we do not have your Silicon Valley or your huge US stock market?

I think the Philippines - the government and private sector - has the money, but not enough entrepreneurs are willing to fund risky new ventures in technology. More than the availability of money, the reason Silicon Valley here in northern California is the world leader in technology is because we're willing to risk money here everyday on new
ventures, new ideas. Also, please do not forget that Silicon Valley is not all about big money and glamour. I hope you remember the hard work we put in. When I started out, I was literally not sleeping every night due to working and thinking. It takes years to build a company; it's not an overnight success; there are no shortcuts. In fact, it's hard work that I usually emphasize hard work more than brains. Real success comes due to hard work.

But you are an engineering graduate of Mapua and you studied in Stanford, you had distinct advantages.

In the Philippines, success in business, technology or other fields depend more on hard work rather than on brains alone. In terms of absolute brilliance, I'm way below the curve. In fact here at Silicon Valley, I envy all the smart people. I really believe it is the effort and hard work that matter more than pure brilliance.

What is your answer to people who attribute much of success to luck - your moving from Mapua, becoming a Philippine Airlines pilot trainee in Boeing USA, which led you to Stanford and Silicon Valley success?

You make your own luck. I remember a guy once telling me about his pilot training at Philippine Airlines, that it was fun, so I applied there. Then Boeing in 1967 offered me a job in the Washington State in the US. Then I ended up in Stanford. Believe me, you have to make your own luck.

How do you assess the technology industry of the Philippines?

> The Philippines has most of its capabilities in
> manufacturing. There are
> some design and software work. IMI and Ionics are
> doing some work on the
> system side. Unfortunately, I don't know if there's
> semiconductor chip
> design there in the Philippines. There's big space
> in software. If there
> are any, they are small and not so innovative. China
> is much cheaper and
> very innovative in semiconductors, while India is
> leading all of Asia in
> software development. I hope the Philippines can
> become like India in
> the future. But if the current thinking process
> there is still the same
> - not a lot of risk-taking or investments in
> technology - then the
> Philippines will never get there. If there is no
> change in thinking,
> then it will absolutely never happen.
>
> What are the numerous companies you are involved in
> right now here in
> Silicon Valley?
>
> Before forming Tallwood Venture Capital, I was a
> venture partner at the
> Mayfield Fund. I co-founded three technology
> startups - S3 (SBLU), Chips
> & Technologies (INTC), and Mostron. I also held
> positions at National
> Semiconductor, Seeq Technologies, Intersil and
> Commodore International.
> Today, I am chairman of SiRF Technology (SIRF) and
> other Tallwood
> portfolio companies. I also served as chairman and
> led investments in
> Marvell Technology Group (MRVL), Acclaim
> Communications acquired by
> Level One (INTC), Newport Communications acquired by
> Broadcom (BRCM),
> Cyras Systems acquired by Ciena (CIEN), and Stream
> Machine acquired by
> Cirrus Logic (CRUS).
>
> Is it true you grew up in a rural farming barrio in
> northern Luzon,
> where you used to walk treadbare along dirt roads to
> school?
>
> Yes, I grew up in Malabbac barrio of Iguig
> municipality in Cagayan
> province. It is about an eight-hour drive from
> Manila, a sleepy little
> barrio. My late father was a small rice farmer. I
> came from a humble
> family. The whole town was a farming community and
> so simple.
>
> Do you speak Ilocano or Ibanag?
>
> My native dialect is Itawes, one of the two top
> dialects of Cagayan
> province. Yes, I also learned to speak Ibanag and
> Ilocano. You know, our
> provincial capital of Tuguegarao is actually half
> Itawes-speaking and
> half Ilocano-speaking in population.
>
> Have you returned to your hometown and to your old
> school?
>
> Yes, I've visited Iguig four times. I studied in
> Malabbac Elementary
> School, a small public school. In the 1990s, we
> built a computer center
> there. Today, it's probably the only public
> elementary school in the
> Philippines that has 20 of the most modern computers
> on networks.
>
> What do you recommend government should do to help
> students become
> world-class in technological skills?
>
> It is important for the Philippine economy to be
> strong in technology. I
> hope government will emphasize better education in
> math and sciences,
> because now the Philippines is not very competitive
> in those fields.
>
> What is your reaction to Philippine society looking
> up mostly to
> lawyers, politicians and showbiz stars, not to
> entrepreneurs and
> engineers?
>
> It is tragic that in the Philippines, there's so
> much glorification of
> other professions like law or politics - if you can
> call it a profession
> (laughs) - which I think is a huge mistake. Look at
> the China economic
> miracle. Look at India. They're educating their kids
> to be good in math,
> the sciences and English. There's a cultural
> difference. It is sad that
> the Philippines glorifies other things, but not
> engineering. In the
> Philippines in the last 20 years, a lot of kids of
> the elite were
> encouraged to study business management courses and
> MBAs here in the US,
> but when they went back, there was nothing for them
> to manage. They
> might not agree with my views, but I have my own on
> how the Philippines
> can improve. Look at the world's most advanced
> economies. They've gone
> beyond agriculture. Their economies use a lot of the
> best technologies.
> A lot of their national incomes are derived from
> technologies. For the
> Philippines to advance economically, the country
> should be capable of
> creating a lot of technologies and globally
> competitive products. The
> Philippines has to go back to basics, make sure kids
> are being educated
> well in sciences and engineering. We cannot keep on
> blaming others. We
> Filipinos should change our educational emphasis,
> our cultural outlook.
>
> How does it feel to be the only Filipino major
> player in Silicon Valley?
>
>
> Actually, I have mixed feelings. Of course, I am
> proud that someone from
> the Philippines has made it here, but I really wish
> there were more
> Filipinos here in this level.
>
> Were you named after the Pampanga politician
> Diosdado Macapagal?
>
> No, (laughs) it's just a coincidence that my first
> name is Diosdado.
>
> Have you met President Gloria M. Arroyo? What did
> you talk about?
>
> Yes, I met her during her visit here two or three
> years ago. She asked
> me if I could help and I said yes.
>
> What is your advice to her on how to solve the many
> economic problems of
> the Philippines and how to turn around the whole
> situation?
>
> Obviously, I'm the wrong person to ask advice from.
> I'm not a
> politician. My advice is to put the Philippines in a
> position where the
> country can really create globally competitive
> products.

wandawoman

Mar 2, 2005, 03:40 PM

who among here guys is in piggery business... pls PM me thanks.

idontexist

Mar 2, 2005, 04:00 PM

hi guys...i am looking into event planning as a business...can you provide any url for any entity that you know who are into this kind of business..i would like to work for them for a while to learn how it works..i already have an existing job..

plus it is good to check out competitors or potential investments...which what i am planning to do..

thank you

beefnmushroom

Mar 3, 2005, 12:49 AM

i would like to work for them for a while to learn how it works..i already have an existing job..

plus it is good to check out competitors or potential investments...which what i am planning to do..

sa tingin mo mayroong interested na turuan ka para in the future maging competitor ka nila? :)

omeng

Mar 3, 2005, 09:03 PM

Engineer Diosdado 'Dado' Banatao
"The Filipino Computer Guru"

What do Filipino American entrepreneurs Elizabeth Rivera, Rodolfo Dorilag and Diosdado Banatao have in common? All of them own multimillion dollar companies in California's high tech center, the Silicon Valley in Santa Clara. While Rivera owns RiveraTech Multimedia, Dorilag has Micro-Integration Engineering. Banatao holds many lucrative companies. An Ilocano and Ibanag speaking engineer, he hails from Barrio Malabbac, Iguig Town, Cagayan Province in Northern Luzon Island, Philippines. He finished electrical engineering Cum Laude at Manila's Mapua Institute of Technology. A pioneer in graphics acceleration, he introduced the semiconductor industry's first single-chip graphical user interface accelerator which significantly enhanced the performance of today's PC's. This chip is now found in at least nine out of 10 PC motherboards. It was also Dado's genius that gave the world the first Ethernet controller chip that enabled computers to link up and to communicate with one another and the first chip set that significantly reduced the complexity of the personal computer. By the time IBM introduced the personal computer in the early 1980's, Banatao was already deep in chip technology research and experimentation. He immediately saw that the computer chip had to be redesigned to make it more compact and cheaper to produce. Under his own companies, Mostron and Chips & Technology, he developed the chip set for the PC that made the personal computer affordable to millions of people. He was also founder and past CEO of other computer-related multimillion dollar companies, including California's S3, Inc. which makes high-speed video chips. Never content until an invention of his could be made accessible to many, Banatao has had the satisfaction of knowing that the products of his genius continue to benefit not only Silicon Valley but also the Philippines and the rest of the world.

"I have lowered the cost of the computer, made it high performance. If you look at the names in the U.S. that have made a tremendous impact on the PC, I would be one of them," he said. When inquired by the Philippine Daily Inquirer about American business monopolies: "Do you think Bill Gates has learned his lesson or…? You think they'd easily give in?" His response was, "Not Bill Gates. He's a very shrewd businessman. He is plain good, that's why Microsoft is Microsoft. Microsoft is not successful by accident. They are very good! [Grins] His human side, I heard--because I don't interact with him--that he's not fun to be around with. [Laughter] Maybe he just doesn't know how to enjoy himself." Banatao flies his own plane, someting he learned right after college. He told the Inquirer, "I splurge on airplanes; I have one now and I have ordered a business jet and I'm about to buy a turbine. I splurge on very high-performance cars--a Porsche. I splurge on resort properties, like in Lake Tahoe and Sonoma, San Francisco." He is married to a Filipina, the former Maria Cariaga, an educational psychologist. The two have two boys and one girl. The eldest son is a future Ph.D. in bio-informatics, a combination of biology and computer science. The second son graduated in 1999 from the University of California at Berkeley with a degree in material science. The youngest child is still at UCB.

Banatao's Contributions to the Computer Industry:
1. First single-chip, 16-bit microprocessor-based calculator (while at Commodore in 1976)
2. First single-chip MicroVAX for Digital Equipment
3. First 10-Mbit Ethernet CMOS with silicon coupler data-link control and transreceiver chip; got 3Com into the Ethernet PC add-in card business (while at Seeq in early 1980s)
4. First system logic chip set for the PC-XT and the PC-AT (while at Mostron in 1984 and Chips and Technologies in 1985)
5. First enhanced graphics adapter chip set (while at Chips and Technologies in 1985)
6. Pioneered local bus concept for PC (while at S3 in 1989)
7. First Windows accelerator chip (while at S3 in 1990)
8. Chips & Techs - acquired by Intel

The following article can be found at Filipinology
Resources:The Wall Street Journal & Filipinas Magazine (May 1998)

omeng

Mar 4, 2005, 02:25 PM

Today's quote:

"There is no substitute for hard work."

omeng

Mar 4, 2005, 02:39 PM

http://www.csentrepinoy.org.ph/7thaniv.html

sulit yan!

just inform me if you want to attend. thanks

omeng

Mar 6, 2005, 01:48 PM

True BLood Pinoy Entrepreneur

http://news.inq7.net/lifestyle/index.php?index=2&story_id=29529&col=20

http://news.inq7.net/lifestyle/index.php?index=2&story_id=29530&col=20

National treasure Socorro C. Ramos
Posted 09:29pm (Mla time) Mar 05, 2005
By the Staff
Inquirer News Service

THE GENERATIONS of Filipinos who have known only one bookstore all their lives-and that's the National Book Store-will be the least bit surprised to hear that 82-year-old Socorro Ramos has won the prestigious Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award.

For them, National Book Store is information central, book paradise and supplies plaza all rolled into one familiar haunt. And the woman who founded it with her husband some 60 odd years ago is in and of herself a national treasure.

Nanay Coring and her bookstore have won one too many awards for outstanding achievements in publishing, retailing and community involvement over the years. But this year, she did even better. Not only did she receive the E&Y plum award, she was also named Woman Entrepreneur of the Year.

The founder and chair of National Book Store believes in traditional values such as hard work, frugality and familial duty. Born to a mother from Guagua, Pampanga, and a father from Sta. Cruz, Laguna, Nanay Coring is the fifth of six siblings. The family was poor, but it had solidarity. As a young girl, Coring spent her summers sorting moldy cigarettes, wrapping bubble gum, sewing shirt buttons, even aitressing to earn money for her school needs.

At 18, she started working as a salesgirl in Goodwill Bookstore, which was owned by her older brother and his wife. Marriage to her sister-in-law's brother, Jose Ramos, further deepened her interest in the book-selling business. With her husband, she opened the first National in Escolta. It was nothing but a stall, but from such humble origins, NBS has grown nonstop and is fast living up to its name with to date 72 branches nationwide.

Undaunted by a lack of college education and a firm believer that if you work hard enough you can get anything you want, Nanay Coring bested two other rivals for the license to distribute Hallmark greetings cards 30 years ago, and acquired permits from publishing giants McGraw Hill, Prentice Hall and Addison-Wesley to reprint academic books on cheaper newsprint.

But her biggest coup is in keeping her family actively involved in the business, from her twin sons Alfred and Benjamin and her daughter Cecile to her grandchildren (she has 9, and 7 great grandkids). She thinks it's a long shot for a Filipino to be picked as World Entrepreneur of the Year in May in Monaco for two consecutive years (Jollibee's Tony Tan Caktiong bagged it last year). But if she talks to the Monte Carlo crowd the way she talked to the Lifestyle staff during this Playtime, she is sure to win their hearts. Read on and get to know this smart, funny, down-to-earth but super savvy businesswoman.

This is the second year of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award and you won it. Did you think you would win?

I did not think it would be me kasi alam ko matanda na ako. Ang gagaling ng mga kalaban. No kidding. Ang mga kalaban ko mga CEO, CEE, COE (laughter)... puro ganun! Talagang nag-aral sila. May nag-aral na mag-PhD. Ang gagaling nila mag-English. (Laughter) (They are learned. Some have finished PhD. They spke good English)

So when your name was announced how did it feel?

Aba eh nung in-announce pa nga hindi ko narinig kasi yung mga katabi ko-mga taga SGV lahat-natapos na silang kumain at hindi ginalaw ang manok. Ako rin kasi ang daming ulam. Sabi ko, "Tapos na kayo? Pwede ba mahingi yung manok ibibigay ko sa tsuper kasi nakalimutan kong bigyan ng pera pang dinner." (Laughter) Aba, tuwang-tuwa naman sila. Yung sa tabi ko sabi sa 'kin, "Tinatawag na yung pangalan nyo!" Nagulat ako, hindi ko akalain. I wondered if they made a mistake. (Laughter) (I didn't hear actually. I was talking to the SGV people who were seated beside me. I was telling them if I could have the chicken because I forgot to give food allowance to my driver. Then my name was called. I was surprised.)

What do you think is the reason you won?

That's a good question. I was thinking, the whole night. Siguro yung mga ginawa kong reprinting ng mga college textbooks noon na newsprint lang ang papel. It brought the price down by 70 percent. Malaking bagay yun! Nobody mentioned why they chose me. Pero sa isip ko, baka yun kasi parang natulungan mo yung mga estudyante na magkaroon ng libro. (Maybe for reprinting the college textbooks in newsprint. I think that was a big help to the students.)

But you have been doing that for so long. That makes you not just Entrepreneur of the Year but Entrepreneur of Many Generations.

Alam mo, that started when President [Ferdinand] Marcos issued Presidential Decree no. 285. We were able to reprint American or other imported books as long as we paid royalty, which was two percent of the US price. Let's say you reprinted 2,000 copies but sold only 1,500, you will pay royalty for 1,500 copies.

Wouldn't the publishers have made a lot more money if you bought directly from them instead of reprinting their books?

Well, if we did that, imbes na makabenta ng 1,500 copies, baka 200 lang kasi mahal. (Instead of selling 1,500 copies, we'd sell only 200 because it was too expensive.)

If a school says these are the books that our students must use next school year, how soon can you reprint them?

Ah, hihingi muna tayo ng permit.(I have to get a permit.) There are publishers' representatives here in Manila. The major book publishers have representatives. And then, syempre, kakilala ka na, kaibigan ka na and they also look if, you know, it's going to be a good deal for them.

Are you able to bring the price down because you own the printing press that reprints the books?

Sometimes hindi rin makaya ng printing press namin sa dami kaya we farm out sa iba.(Not all the time, that's why we have to farm out.) We use at least 17 printers. To bring the price down, you have to print at least 2,000 copies of a book.

Of your total sales at National, how much is from textbooks?

Forty percent. The rest is from school supplies, fiction and non-fiction book, at iba pa.

What is the secret of your success?

Hard work at saka you have to have patience, you must persevere and you have to take a little risk. Sometimes, you will reprint a book pero hindi gagamitin kasi kung minsan yung professor biglang nagpunta ng [United] States. (The books are not sold because the professor suddenly left for the States.)

But there are people out there who will say, "Hardworking naman ako why am not succeeding?"

You should be focused and, not only that, you should know your business, magmula sa umpisa hanggang sa huli. Kaya ako palagi sa tindahan eh.

Do you visit your stores every day?

Before, yes, so you can talk to customers, you can see what they're looking for. You know, from there you can assess ano ba ang dapat gawin. Hindi mo maiintindihan hangga't hindi nandun ka. (One cannot understand what's going on if you are not there.)

When did you stop going to the store every day?

Nito na lang siguro mga 79 na ako. Pumupunta-punta pa rin naman ako ngayon. (Just recently, now that I am 79 years old. I still go to the stores every now and then.)

You mean you make surprise visits?

Ay, yon! Naghahanap ako ng mali (I did, to catch them.) (laughter). Yung mga style na nakakalat lang yung mga notebook, hindi pa nila maiayos. Ay, pagdating ko, inaayos ko yun mga notebooks eh. Two, three minutes tapos eh. Bakit hindi nila maayos agad? (Laughter) (If they don't fix the display, I'd fix them myself.)

Do your employees know you, considering you have 72 stores?

Yes, because we have meetings. Nung araw nga alam ko lahat ng empleyado namin pati sa bodega. I would teach them how to sell. Ngayon hindi ko na memoryado lahat. (I knew them all, then, including those who work at the warehouse. But I don't know all the employees now.)

How much capital did you first put into your business?

Well, ako may P11. Si Mr. Ramos may P200. Mas mayaman si Mr. Ramos sa akin eh. (Laughter) So P211. Nakapardible yan sa bulsa ko! That was wartime. Pero noon P2 to $1 lang. (I had P11. Mr. Ramos had P200. He was richer! The money was pinned inside my pocket. The exchange rate was P2 to $1.)

What did you sell at first?

Kasi nung Japanese time, books were censored, anything about democracy, about the US. Pagbalik yung makapal na ganyan (gestures) na American History, ganun na lang kanipis! Paano ginupit nang ginupit. So imbes na magbenta kami ng libro, tinago na lang muna namin. Nagtinda na lang kami ng notebooks, ballpens... yung mga Hapon naghahanap ng writing paper. (The books were censored. The pages on democracy, American history, were removed. So we sold notebooks, ballpens and hid the books. The Japanese bought writing papers.)

Nagtinda ho kayo ng papel de hapon? (Laughter) Kayo po ba nag-umpisa nun? (You sold Japanese paper? You started that?)

Bago pa dumating yung mga Hapon, papel de hapon na yun (laughs)! (It has always bee Japanese paper.)

Ano sa tingin nyo bakit nagtagal kayo ng ganito at yung ibang bookstores nagsara? (Why do you think other bookstores closed?)

Siguro they have found other more lucrative businesses. Hindi ko masabi. Nahiya naman akong magtanong. (I don't know. I am too shy to ask.) (Laughter)

Readers will be interested to know how you trained your grandchildren kasi usually pagdating sa mga apo nasisira na yung negosyo.

Nandudoon sila sa tindahan lagi, pati sa opisina. Habang nandun sila, syempre, ituturo mo. At sabi ko, "Kailangan magtrabaho kayo. Hindi naman ako buhay habang panahon. Maswerte kayo, you only have to continue it, you don't have to struggle anymore." At ang importante ay pinaaral mo silang mabuti para maintindihan ang buhay. (They were always in the store, in the office. That gave me the time to teach them the value of work.)

How were you able to convince your sons and your daughter to go into the business?

Alam mo siguro it's influence of the environment. Nakikita nila sa bahay namin puro libro, puro notebooks, puro school supplies. At saka wala kaming ibang pinag-usapan kundi libro, school supplies. Ang aming bahay walang sala, ang mga kahon magmula sa baba, ang bakante lang bedroom. Kasi nung unang-una pa lang, we used the whole house for bodega. Syempre, if you're near those things, you will be influenced by the environment. (There were books, notebooks, school supplies. We always talked about books, school supplies. We didn't have a sala. There were always boxes. We used the house as a stockroom. )

But you can also rebel against it...

Pwede rin... Pirmi kong sinasabing, "Pag-aralan nyo ito kasi pagdating ng oras, mapupunta rin ito sa inyo. Kailangan pag-aralan ninyo. Iyon, nagkakaha sila, nagche-check ng invoice. (I always reminded them to learn the business because they will have to take over. They worked as cashiers, they checked the invoice.)

Lahat ng klaseng trabaho pinagagawa ninyo sa kanila? (All kinds work?)

Correct. At, tapos, kung minsan may delivery kami ng Christmas cards sa umaga, pati yung mga classmates nilang nagpupunta sa bahay, "Ay, halina muna kayo, maglagay kayo ng envelopes dito." Tapos, pakakainin ko sila ng scrambled egg sandwich, happy na yung mga bata. Ang isang kahon kasi 100 yung laman na Christmas cards, apat na sections na tig 25. Next morning for delivery na iyon sa Divisoria. (Sometimes even their classmates helped pack the cards. I fed them scrambled egg sandwich, they were happy. We delivered the cards the next day.)

Why did you start selling Christmas cards and ornaments?

Because books are seasonal. You can only sell textbooks during school opening and during the opening of the second semester. In between we had to think of other things to sell.

How do you feel when people say National Book Store is like a sari-sari (neigborhood retail) store now?

Hindi naman sumasama ang loob ko. Totoo naman eh. (laughs) Wala akong magagawa, this is the only solution to survive. Anyway, may libro pa rin. When it comes to bestsellers we have those. "Purpose Driven Life" for example. We have sold 330,000 copies of it. Ginamit na pang-gift nung Pasko. P175 lang ang ganda-ganda na. Imagine, 330,000 copies, natalo pa ang "Harry Potter"! (It's okay with me. After all, its true. Anyway, we still have books. The Purpose Driven Life sold more than Harry Potter.)

When you started did you personally choose what titles to order?

Oo at saka may guide naman kami kung ano ang mabenta sa America dahil may Publishers Weekly. (Yes, but I referred to the Publishers Weekly.)

How did you get the Hallmark license? That's a big one!

Oh, yes. Nagpunta rito naghahanap ng local licensee in 1973. Naku tinawag ako Biyernes Santo, 3 p.m. Tatlo kami na interesado. Pagdating dun sabi sa'kin, "You better present a project study." Sabi ko, "I'm sorry, I don't know how to make a project study. But give it to me and I'll show you what I can do." Nakaka-Ingles tayo kapag ganyan. (Laughter) Nagkamot ng ulo yung Amerikano. Tapos kumuha siya ng pad paper, nagtanung sya nang nagtanong. Pagtanong nya, sagot ko naman. Tanong ulit, sagot. How many designs, what paper... Ang daming tanong on how to produce a greeting card. Alam na alam ko yun eh. Gumagawa ako nun eh. Meron akong Philippine views at postcards. Sulat siya nang sulat. Tapos initsa sa harap ko yung papel na sinulatan niya. "There is your project study." (Laughter) Sabi sa akin, "I will let you know in a few weeks." After a

few weeks dumating ang sulat. "If you are really interested, you have to come to Kansas City to sign the agreement." Naku, ang tuwa ko! (They were looking for a local licensee in 1973. It was a Good Friday. They asked for my project study. I had none. The American got a pad of paper. He asked me question, like how many designs, what paper. But I knew the answers. I have been printing Philippine postcards. He took down notes, then he gave me the pad paper. There is your project study, he said.)

Did you go to Kansas?

Nagpunta ako maski na natatakot ako sa eroplano. Noon pa lang ako nakasakay ng eroplano. Pagdating doon, pinakilala kami. Aba, nung bandang huli nang nakita na yung ginagawa namin, yung mga licensees nila sa ibang Southeast Asian countries pinadadala sa'min para mag-observe.

Do you print the Hallmark cards here now?

Yes, the design and the wordings come from them. They send us a camera-ready film for printing. Then we give it to the printer. Yun ang ibinabayad ng royalty.

Between fiction and non-fiction, which sells better?

Well, we have been selling more non-fiction than fiction since two years ago, especially inspirational books like "Purpose Driven Life," "Five People You Meet in Heaven." Para bang naghahanap ang mga tao ng mababasang makakalubag ng loob nila.

How about romance?

Ay, naku, yan ang No. 1 bestseller (laughs). Yung mga romance na Tagalog. Champion ang benta namin nyan. Pero ang price P30, P35 lang. (That's our No. 1 bestseller. The Tagalog romance. We sell it as P30, P35 only.)

Besides your bookstore, what are your other interests?

Siguro collecting paintings kasi noong araw mura pa. At saka singing.

Marunong kayong magluto? (Do you cook?)

Hindi... (laughter) (No.)

Marunong kayong magburda? (What about embroidery?)

Hindi rin... (laughter) (No.)

Mahilig kayong maghalaman? (Gardening?)

(Shakes her head) (Laughter) Pero kung magtitinda, gustung-gusto ko. Lalo na kung mapapabili ko ang ayaw bumili (laughter). Aba, nung ako'y nagtitinda pa eh madalas pina-pirate ako. "O, magkano sweldo mo rito?" "Okay lang ho." "Sa akin ka na magtrabaho, eto card ko." Aba, tuwang-tuwa naman ako! (laughs) (But I am good as a salesgirl. I can convince them to buy. That's why I was always pirated. They'd ask me, how much are you paid here? Here's my card, you can transfer. Of course, I was flattered.)

Kung minsan naman, palagay mo, may maghahanap ng wedding thank-you cards. Di ibig sabihin ay bagong kasal. Ang gagawin ko, "Misis, meron kaming mga libro para sa mga bagong kasal." Maghahagikhikan yung dalawa, tapos, "Nasaan?" "Doon sa taas, halika yo." Ayun, nakakabili. (Laughter) Tinuturo ko sa mga tindera namin yan. Pag humanap ng wrapping paper, sabi ko, alukan mo ng Scotch tape, alukan mo ng gift tag. (The were customers who want to buy wedding thank-you cards. I would offer them books about newly-married couples. They were giggling. But they buy. I also taught me salesgirls to also sell scotch tapes, gift tags to a customer who wants wrapping paper.)

Why did you open PowerBooks?

PowerBooks is for purely books. Walang chechebureche na iba (And nothing else.)(laughter). Alam nyo, sa Cubao naglagay din kami ng mga silya dun sa may escalator, parang yung sinasabi ninyong mga bookstores sa States. Naku, kung lunchtime, heto na ang mga tao may dalang pumbrera. (In Cubao, we placed chairs near the escalator, like the bookstores in the US. By lunchtime, here comes people with lunchboxes.)

Do they do that now at PowerBooks?

Sa PowerBooks? Hindi. Baka iba ang tao sa Makati. (Laughter) What is the biggest problem of a business like yours? Medyo mahina ngayon. Actually, hindi dahil sa competition kundi either nagtitipid ang tao o tumaas ang mga presyo, yung pera nila is just enough for food, medicine, you know, basic needs. The last thing they want

to buy is a book.

If I want to start a business now what will you advise me to do?

Depende kung ano alam mo. (Depends on what you know.)

So you should get into a business that you know?

Exactly. Maski na gusto mo magtinda ng libro, if you don't know anything about books, you will have a hard time. Kung gusto mong kumita kailangan mahirapan ka (If you want profit, you have to work hard.)(laughs) It cannot be dropped on your lap without your share of hirap (hardwork).

How do you handle money?

Well, ako, sabi nga nila barat daw ako eh. Kasi alam ko ang hirap maghanapbuhay. Tubo natin konti lamang. May shoplifter ka pang kasosyo.(Laughter) Oo, alam nyo ba, sa Mongol pencil kung magkano ang aming tubo? Tatlong pera. Mawalan ka lang ng isa, ilang pencils ang ibebenta mo para mabawi. I spend money wisely. Palagay mo may kita, a certain percentage ilalagay mo sa money market para may interest ka. Certain percentage kung may makita ka na real estate o di kaya condo, ilagay mo doon. You have to control the spending-hindi lalaki ang negosyo mo kung hindi ka magiinvest. Magbukas ka lang ng isang branch ngayon hindi biro. (They say I am stingy. That's because every centavo is hard-earned. And there are shoplifters! But you have to invest.)

How much, Nanay?

Depende sa laki (Depends on how much you earn) but an average of P30-40 million.

Which is the biggest National branch?

Well, yung sa Cubao. (The one in Cubao.)

Which one is your favorite?

Ang totoo niyan Glorietta kasi malakas. (Laughter) (The truth is Glorietta because its earning.)

Nanay, ano ang bisyo mo? (What are your vices?)

(Whispers) Malakas akong kumain.(I each much.) (Laughter)

What is your favorite restaurant?

Good question (laughs)... Sugi. Via Mare din. Ang Via Mare cookbook ang bili-bili. That's Glenda Barretto's. (Via Mare cookbook sells.)

You're doing so many things right now. Ikaw nagpapareprint ng ganito, alam mo lahat ng nangyayari sa stores, etc. But do you have a plan about succession? Who is going to do all these things in the future?

Most likely Cecile (her only daughter). She's the one handling office and school supplies. That's the more difficult part. Books are easy. Well, not as easy as I'm saying it, but there's Publishers' Weekly. New York Times Bestsellers. USA Today. From there, you can see what sells.

"Harry Potter" was a bestseller all over the world. Did it sell as well here?

Yes, we sold 32,000 copies of Harry Potter No. 5 last year.

But you sold more of "The Purpose Driven Life"?

Yes, 330,000 copies, but it was cheaper naman. P175 versus P1,000 plus for "Harry Potter."

Personalized ba ang management style mo, Nanay? Do you have rules in the store for your personnel?

Oh, yes, yes. You have to have a smiling face. Be polite to the customers. And consider the customer king.

How many employees do you have?

Now, 3,332.

Wow, alam na alam nyo! (You know!)

Ay syempre, naku, problema mo yan tuwing sweldo. (Laughter) Halos siguro mga 25 percent sa kanila have been with us for 20 years.(Of course, that's a problem every payday. About 25 percent of them have been with us for the past 20 years.)

Ano nagustuhan mo kay Mr. Ramos, Nanay? (What attracted you to Mr. Ramos?)

Good question... Bata pa ako, hindi ko alam kung ano ang aking ginagawa.(I was young, I didn't know what I was doing.) (Laughter) Our age gap is 14 years! But it was God's will.

Alam mo ang negosyo nya nagi-import sya noon ng mga bato na made in Germany. Ginagawang mga hikaw. Dinadala nya sa Meycauayan sa mga jewelers. (He was importing stones from Germany which he sold to the jewelers in Meycauayan.)

Why didn't he convince you to join him in his jewelry business instead of going into the book business?

Oo nga, baka mas maganda yun, ano? (Laughter) Pero hindi kasi necessity yun eh. Kung may pera lang saka ka bibili ng jewelry. Eh itong lapis, papel, everyday needs yan. Ang mabili ngayon yung copy paper. Everyday we can sell thousands of reams. (Maybe it was more profitable?) But money was not the main consideration. And people buy jewelry when they have the money. But pencils, paper, those are everyday needs. Copy paper sells nowadays.)

When you first started, did you have to borrow money?

In the beginning hindi. Pero nung huli na, nung lumalaki na for expansion, you have to open letters of credit. Pero nung umpisa hindi. Maski na nung binili namin yung lupa sa kanto dala-dala namin sa Carnation box yung cash. (Later on, when we started expanding, we opened letters of credit. But at the start, we did not borrow money. We bought a lot cash, with the money inside a Carnation box.)

What is the most expensive item that you're selling?

Most expensive? May tinitinda kaming cellphones, meron mga Parker pens, gold, P20,000 each, nakasusi. (Cellphones, Parker pens.)

Besides store location, what is important to a business like National?

Ambience, lighting, shelves. Yung display mo dapat maganda, attractive.

Has the National color always been red?

Eh kasi lucky raw ang red. But when we started we had red stripes on white. I designed that ...After using it for 40-plus years, yung mga bata, mga apo, gusto nilang baguhin. Red background tapos white lettering. Alam mo umiyak ako. Dati pag may nakita ako sa jeep na may bitbit na supot na may stripes, happy na ko eh. Ibig sabihin may buena mano na kami. Kita mo agad. Eh yung red ang daming gumagamit. Pero nagbotohan kami, 16 versus one. Lahat sila in favor sa red. I have to respect their opinions. You must respect the decision because if you don't, they will never learn how to make decisions.(It's a lucky color. But my children, grandchildren wanted to chaged it. I cried. Before, when I see someone with a plastic bag with stories, that made me happy. When we voted on it, 16 versus one. They all favored red.)

Meron ho ba kayong arrangements with the malls for National? We noticed you're in all the malls.

You know why? A mall would not be complete without National. Ang tatawagan nilang una para mamili ng space Jollibee, McDonald's, National... Kasi parang crowd-drawers eh. (They always offer spaces for Jollibee, McDonald's National ... to draw the crowd.)

You have your own school supplies brand di ba, Nanay?

Yung Best Buy. Maganda, good quality pero mura. The secret of it all is low price.(Good quality but cheap.)

How are you able to do that?

By volume purchase. Like the notebooks, if you only have one store, you can only order a few items. But if you have a chain, then you will a big volume of supplies.

What are you doing to encourage the young children to read more?

Well, one thing, to encourage them we make books available at low prices. Tignan nyo ang ating libro, below US dollar. If you multiply at current exchange rate we are 25 percent lower. Number two, we have Laking National, mga ganyang promos. There are also raffles.

How does Laking National work?

You present your card every time you buy something at National and you get bonus points. Brainchild ni Cecile yan. Maraming pakulo (Many gimmicks.) (laughs). You have to do that to maintain the people's interest.

What time do you start your day?

Seven. I eat breakfast then I make telephone calls. Nakalista na kung sino tatawagan ko the night before kung hindi malilimutan ko. Tapos bihis na.(I have a list of people to call so I will not forget. Then I dress up.) I go to the office. I'm there until 6:30 p.m. I go to sleep at 3
a.m. (laughs)

What do you do until 3 a.m.?

Well, nagbabasa ng Inquirer (laughs).(I read the Inquirer.)

Galing mo, Nanay!

Oo, totoo! Inquirer ang katabi ko! Yun naman talaga ang maganda eh. (But that's true. )

Do you watch TV?

Ah, yes. Yung news sa 11:30 ng gabi.

So wala nang business sa gabi? (So no more business at night?)

Kung minsan kausap ko yung mga anak ko by phone, kung may nangyari, kung may sunog, saan...ganyan. (Sometimes, I'd be on the phone talking to my children, what happened during the day, if there was fire, where...)

Do you watch movies?

Ay hindi na, kung bibigyan ako, pahihiramin ako, sa bahay lang. (No.)

Nung buhay si Mr. Ramos, ano ho ginagawa nyong dalawa? (When Mr. Ramos was alive, what were your pasttimes?)

Nanonood kami ng sine, mga double programs. (Laughter) (We watched movies, double program.)

Who were your favorite stars?

Noon pa yon, sina Tyrone Power, Shirley Temple. Naku di nyo na kilala sila! (Maybe you don't know them anymore.)

Action ho ba ang gusto nyo o drama? (Action or drama?)

Drama.

Do your children and grandchildren get books from National for free?

Hindi, nagbabayad sila. Maski na ako nagbabayad. Kung kailangan ko ng Scotch tape, bibili ako sa National. Babayaran ko. Kahit sabihin mo mura lang yan I pay. Eh mura nga maliit naman ang tubo. (No, they pay. I pay. If I need a Scotch tape, I buy from National.)

Pero meron naman kayong Laking National? (laughter) (But you have the promos?)

Actually, I made it a rule kahit na mga anak o mga apo babayaran ang kinukuha as an example to the employees. Kasi kung makikitang basta na lang kuha ka ng kuha eh baka sila rin. (It's the rule that my children and grandchildnren must pay for every item that they get to set an example to the employees. If they see them getting something for free, they employees may follow.)

What are your plans for National?

Ang plano ng mga bata to make it 100 stores.

Then you'll be in all the provinces...

It will be like service to the community. I tell you, we opened the branch in Vigan, Ilocos Sur ang ganda. Good sales.

Is that your farthest in Luzon?

Yes. I went there for the opening. It took me eight hours. Tuwing opening meron kaming misa.

Sa South po, ano ang pinakamalayo?

Cagayan de Oro. Davao meron din. GenSan wala pa. Pero I think soon we will open one in GenSan.

Do you go to book fairs abroad?

Oo, once in a while. But now I send the buyers.

When was the last time you went to a book fair?

About five years ago? Five years ago. This year maybe in New York.

You're going to Monaco for the World Entrepreneur of the Year, di ba? So from Monaco you can go to New York.

Correct. Ganun nga ang plano. (That's the plan.)

Do you take vacations?

Holy Week. At least, magsisimba ka kahit papano. Tapos yung aparador mo, lilinisin mo. (laughter)(I hear mass, then I clean the closet.)

Do you work on your birthday?

Oo. Ano namang diperensya kung birthday mo bakit di ka magtatrabaho? (Yes. Why should you not work on your birthday?)

Wow, you don't take vacations, you don't have birthday leaves... Malaki siguro ang bonus nyo!(You must have a big bonus!)

Wala nga eh... (shakes head) (None...)

Magkano suweldo mo, Nanay? (What about your salary?)

Kulang nga ang binibigay sa akin eh. (laughter) Totoo! Kulang ang suweldo sa akin. Hindi na ko tinaasan. (Laughter)(It's not enough. That's the truth. I am not well-paid. They won't give me a raise.)

omeng

Mar 6, 2005, 01:50 PM

another link for Miss Dazzlin' National Bookstore

http://www.ey.com/global/content.nsf/Philippines/Entrepreneur_Of_The_Year_2004-Socorro_Ramos

omeng

Mar 7, 2005, 03:32 PM

Chowking goes to Indonesia
By Margaret Jao-Grey
The Philippine STAR 03/07/2005

In terms of the number of zeroes involved, the opening day sales of Chowking’s branch in Jakarta, Indonesia has set a company record. Then again, a US dollar is equivalent to between 9,000 and 10,000 rupiah; and a Philippine peso is equivalent to about 170 rupiah.

"We are happy with our opening day sales. It was higher than we projected," said Chowking Food Corp. president and chief executive officer Rufino dela Rosa.

The first store, located in one of Jakarta’s 120 malls, opened for business last Wednesday. Two more stores, also in Jakarta, will be opened before July this year. The number of stores will increase to ten by end-2006.

"In the early years of Chowking, master franchises in Dubai and in the United States were granted. Our global strategy, starting with Indonesia, is to first build the business ourselves and then franchise store-by-store, just like in the Philippines," said dela Rosa.
High Growth
The decision to invest more aggressively in its global operation was primarily driven by growth targets.

With a network of 319 stores, of which 309 are located in the Philippines, Chowking posted a 39.4% growth in revenues to P7.2 billion last year. This year, the sales target is P8.7 billion.

"Indonesia will not significantly contribute to total revenues this year or next," said dela Rosa. "In terms of growth, however, our global operation is the future of the company. We are close to saturation point in the Philippines. If we do not go abroad, there will come a time soon when we will be growing by only 5% a year."

Indonesia was chosen because it is a member of the Association of Southeast Asean Nations and because of its large population, the fifth largest in the world. Jakarta currently has a population of 12 million and at least five other cities have each a population base of one million or more.
Ground Work
Ground work began more than a year ago with the hiring of an American company to do a consumer study. Aside from religious restrictions (such as no pork for the predominantly Muslim populace), the study tracked the buying and eating patterns of the B-broad C markets that are Chowking’s traditional consumers.

A wholly-owned, Jakarta-based subsidiary called PT Chowking International was put up. Locals, which account for 90% or 55 of the company’s staff, were recruited.

"We placed ads in local newspapers for managers. The ones we hired were brought to the Philippines for training. Their first training program was for four months and the second one a month before the Jakarta store opening was for less than a week. These managers, in turn, trained the service crew," said head for international development Eduardo Paredes.
Taste
During the same period, the kitchen/commissary was being put up. Chowking’s Hong Kong chef Tommy Che was flown to Jakarta to adjust the menu to the Indonesian palate through a series of taste-testing by Indonesians until a certain level of internally-set acceptability level was achieved.

"From the start, we decided to keep the core Chowking menu, which was merely adjusted to the Indonesian spicy palate. For example, we serve chicken instead of pork dimsum or siomai and we serve it with sambal, which is spicy, instead of with the usual soy sauce and calamansi. Around this core menu, we have introduced signature dishes not found elsewhere in the chain such as Chicken Supreme, which garnered a 100% acceptability level in our tests," said Paredes.

To keep costs down, the company locally sources most of its raw materials. In the case of the 11-ingredient halo-halo, the company brought subcontractor Amelia Valenzuela of Amelia Sweet Products to Jakarta, to make final decisions such as which one of three acceptable varieties of banana would be a good substitute for the Philippine saba and what is the next best thing to locally unavailable purple yam or ube. It was also Valenzuela who trained the local commissary staff how to make the ingredients used in Chowking’s signature dessert.
Tests
With the kitchen/commissary up, PT Chowking worked on having the store halal-certified by the Office of Muslim Affairs.

"It normally takes four to six months to get certified. We got ours in two months because we were prepared," said Paredes.

A month before the store opening, the kitchen staff went through four stress tests, which checked the kitchen’s capability during the peak transaction period of a regular store day; two kitchen simulation tests; and one store simulation test.

A week before the store opened, members of the Filipino community as well as relatives and friends of PT Chowking’s staff were invited to the store to order and eat on the house. Guests were then asked to assess the service and the food.

"The comments were generally good. One guest suggested that we place sambal on each table instead of serving sambal with the ordered food," said Indonesia operations head Wilbert Escleto.

On purpose, PT Chowking chose to open its first store in a new mall, which has yet to have an anchor store. Located in Sunter, an area that would be equivalent to the Las Pinas-Muntinlupa area in Metro Manila, the store also deliberately opened on a working day, a supposedly weak sales day, to work out any kinks in the kitchen and on the store level.

The store has a seating capacity of 120, of which 30 seats are in a separate glass-enclosed section for clients who would like to hold their meetings.

pexer616

Mar 8, 2005, 07:55 PM

i got really interested with entrepreneur's feature on virgin coconut oil but have absolutely zero knowledge about the business. can anyone tell me where to find more info and people or organizations to contact to know more about the process and stuff? and how reliable is entrepreneur? im just afraid that their info might be misleading. i want to enter the business but dont know where and how to start. anyone has an idea on how much total capital i would need? hope someone can help. thanks in advance.

omeng

Mar 9, 2005, 08:31 AM

http://www.csentrepinoy.org.ph/7thaniv.html

investment is P600 only. it's a good start for you, pexer616

zalvaje

Mar 9, 2005, 01:00 PM

uhm.. any idea how much investment to open up a chowking franchise?

beefnmushroom

Mar 9, 2005, 01:37 PM

since nakaconnect ka na rin sa internet, puwede kang maghanap ng information sa www.chowking.com, may mga contact numbers doon.

pexer616

Mar 9, 2005, 01:57 PM

thanks omeng...wala bang pang VCO tlgang seminar? hehehe :)

omeng

Mar 11, 2005, 12:30 PM

I have some contacts but im sure they will not teach you how to do it. magiging kakumpetencia ka lang nila. hope you understand. try government agencies. i just don't know where to ask.

good luck on you.

omeng

Mar 11, 2005, 12:33 PM

http://www.csentrepinoy.org.ph/7thaniv.html

investment is P600 only. it's a good start for you, pexer616

i need three to get discount. P450.00 each head

visit the site again for the program.

Max, please confirm. Thanks!

omeng

Mar 11, 2005, 03:05 PM

Success News: Want To Close The Sale? Talk With The Decision Maker!
by Jeffrey Mayer - 312-944-4184 SucceedingInBusiness.com

Sometimes you do all the right things - or at least you
think you do - but you still don't close the sale.

That happened to me recently. Let me tell you the story
of my conversations with Shirley, the VP of Sales for
Erickson Consulting of Seattle.

Shirley had been a long time reader of my newsletters. Two
weeks ago she called to ask about my availability to do a
sales training program for her company at an upcoming
retreat that was scheduled for early June.

We had a very fruitful conversation. I learned about their issues and
concerns and the challenges her company faces. Shirley told me about Terry McCormick, the president and CEO who had founded the company 15 years ago. Terry felt that the company's sales had
flattened out and wanted to move the company to a higher level.

After talking for about 15 to 20 minutes I asked Shirley,
"Have you in fact read any of my training materials?"

"Not yet. Which ones do you recommend?"

"You may want to look at my "Closing More Sales By Asking Better
Questions," or "Getting Better Results Over The Phone" because
they both focus on helping you find and qualify your prospects.

"And if you want to have me do a program for you, it would
probably be a good idea for you to become more familiar
with my thoughts, ideas and concepts."

Shirley bought one of the training manuals and we scheduled

another call to discuss working together for March 4, two weeks hence.

Shirley Called Again
Three days after our initial conversation Shirley called again.

She had liked my "Getting Better Results Over The Phone" and had more questions about how I conduct my sales training programs.

She wanted to know
* What would it cover?
* Is it interactive?
* How quickly would her sales people
be able to apply these ideas?
and more.

She finally asked, "Can you cover these topics during an all-day training program?

1. How to ask better questions to qualify your prospects?
2. How to get better Results over the phone?
3. How to create an Elevator Speech?
4. How to get organized and improve your follow-up systems?
5. How to reach decision makers so you don't waste
time with people who don't buy?
6. How to manage your time so you can do things
that have a payoff instead of being busy?"

"Of course. It would be my pleasure to put together
a program covering these topics."

We talked further about the program's specifics and what their
investment would be for both a half-day and full-day program.

With a smile on my face I finally asked, "Am I hired?"

After a brief pause Shirley said "Yes. Let's do a full-day program."

"I'll be happy to draw up my standard agreement, and how
would you like to pay for this? For your convenience we
accept Master Card, Visa or American Express."

"American Express would be fine."

"Can we process it now?"

"No, let's wait on that." Shirley said.

We concluded the conversation a few minutes later and I told her, "I'll fax you the agreement within a few hours. If it's OK, please sign it and fax it back with your AMEX number."

I drafted the agreement and faxed it off shortly thereafter.

Something Didn't Feel Right
Have you ever had a conversation with someone where the words sounded right, but your gut was telling you something else? For me, this was one of those occasions.

Two hours after faxing the agreement I called to see if it had been
received and was OK. Instead of discussing the agreement, Shirley
started asking me more questions. Questions I thought had been
covered during our earlier conversations.

Then she said "I think you should be speaking with Terry. He's got
some questions for you." She put me on hold and returned a few minutes later.

Terry began asking me questions about who I am, what I do, and
how would I be able to help his sales team do a better job of closing
sales. As the conversation continued, I got the feeling that Shirley
and Terry hadn't discussed hiring me in much detail.

Finally, I asked Terry the B-I-G question:

"Terry, when I spoke with Shirley this morning, she said I was
hired to do the upcoming program for you. Have I in fact been hired?"

"No you haven't. We're still speaking with other sales trainers." Terry said.

"What criteria will you be using to select your
presenter for your upcoming meeting?"

"I don't know at this moment."

"When will you be making up your mind?"

"We're still waiting to talk with this other person. Why don't you
call Shirley on Friday to see what's going to happen next." Terry said.

"Shirley, (who was still on the conference call), could we schedule
a call for Friday morning? How would 10:00am be?"

She said that was fine and our call ended.

No Decision
I called promptly at 10:00am, only to learn that Shirley hadn't
spoken with the other sales trainer they were considering. She
suggested we speak on the following Tuesday. We scheduled
another call for 10:00am.

At 10:00am I called again and was told that once again that she
hadn't connected with the other person. She then explained that
Terry was out of the country and she was going on vacation.

"How about us speaking in another two weeks." She offered.

"Do you want me to continue holding the date for you? What
happens if someone else asks me to do a program?"

There was a long pause. "No, I don't think you should
hold the date any longer." Shirley told me.

"But we can still setup a call to discuss this further
in the middle of March."

I thought for a brief moment. "No... Let's not setup another
call at this time. Please give me a call if you want me to do
the program for you. I'm looking forward to working with
you after you've made your decision to hire me."

And the call ended.

Lessons Learned
As I've thought about this recent experience - and asked myself
what could I have done differently - I've come to one conclusion:
I wasn't speaking with the decision maker, even though Shirley
presented herself as the decision maker.

I should have asked that we setup a three-way call with her and
Terry to discuss their upcoming program before I quoted an
honorarium and created an agreement.

It's OK to have preliminary conversations with the person who
has been asked to gather information, but when it comes time
to ask for the sale, you MUST be talking with the person who
has the authority to say YES.

SILENTMAX

Mar 12, 2005, 10:08 AM

i need three to get discount. P450.00 each head

visit the site again for the program.

Max, please confirm. Thanks!

_______________________________________________________________

confirmed

omeng

Mar 12, 2005, 01:42 PM

Great! I need more two person. Any one else whould like to attend?

omeng

Mar 12, 2005, 01:46 PM

from my mail..

TOP 10 THINGS THAT MAKE A GOOD MANAGER

Here's how you become the boss everyone loves to praise, rather than
the boss everyone loves to hate!

1.Acknowledge your staff. When a member of the staff does a job well
make sure you notice it, and acknowledge her or him for it. Dont let
opportunity to praise a piece of good work go by.

2. Never, ever, humiliate anyone on your staff team. If you are
annoyed with someone on your team or they have done something wrong,
make sure you keep your cool, especially in public. If you humiliate
someone he or she will hold a grudge against you and their work will
suffer too.

3. Create a culture where mistakes are okay. If you don't make
mistakes chances are you are not stretching yourself. If your staff is
allowed to feel that mistakes are part of reaching for new highs,
rather than something to feel bad about, or ashamed for, then they
will take more risks on your behalf.

4. Remember personal details. Take time to get to know your staff, who
they are, who is important in their lives, etc. Be interested in them
as people not just workers.

5. Don't hide behind your position. Be human and friendly with your
staff -- that way you will all be able to support and encourage each
other when things are tough.

6. Be approachable. Allow your staff to fell that they can come and
talk to you about sensitive issues, about inside - and outside -work
difficulties, and that you will respect them, and not hold what they
share against them.

7. Admit your mistakes. If you get it wrong, say so. Managers don't
have to be infallible! Your staff will respect you more if you are
able to admit your mistakes, and then set about sorting out a solution.

8. Listen in such a way that your employees will talk to you. Often
people feel afraid of, or intimidated by, management. Make sure you
show people that you are willing to listen to what they have to say,
that they are important and worthy of your time.

9. Be clear in your requests. It is your responsibility to ensure that
people understand your requests--so communicate clearly, and ask if
people have understood what you are asking for.

10. Treat everyone respectfully and courteously at all times.

Do this particularly when there is a problem! Everyone who works for
you is a valuable human being who deserves respect. A manager is only
as good as how she or he treats the people on her or his team.

omeng

Mar 14, 2005, 09:12 AM

Pareng max, rey will join us on saturday. we still need one to be able to get discounts. please tell if you can convince one more. thanks

all the best dude!

hunnyces

Mar 14, 2005, 02:41 PM

Halu evryone! m a newbie here. I just finished reading ds 41-pages thread...
Ds s very informative and helpful to those who r starting their business. I'm currently employed in a pharma industry but i also do part tym works such as being a franchise dealer of quality brand of lingerie, buying and selling perfumes and other imported products. I also do tutorial service esp in Math and Computer subjects, usually done on weekends and desktop publishing for all occassions. Sumday i hope i can build my own tutorial center and a desktop publishing shop.

hunnyces

Mar 14, 2005, 02:47 PM

They dream about being successful.
They set goals.
They get to work early.
They do important rather than busy work.
They network.
They have a bias for action.
What do failures do? That's simple too:

They dream about goofing off.
They try to do as little work as possible.
They shirk responsibility.
They watch a lot of television.
They blame their failings on others.
The secret to success is action, not attitude. It doesn't matter what your attitude is. What matters is what you do with your time. If you do the right things -- you will be successful regardless of your emotional condition or mental attitude. If you do the wrong things, no amount of positive thinking will save you.

Set some goals. Break them down into monthly, weekly, and daily objectives. Then get down to work.

It sounds simple. But sometimes, I'll be the first to admit it: "Getting down to work" is easier said than done.

omeng

Mar 14, 2005, 05:27 PM

Welcome on board hunneyces! See you at the top.

By the way, where did this come from, "The secret to success is action, not attitude"?

Thanks

hunnyces

Mar 15, 2005, 09:08 AM

Welcome on board hunneyces! See you at the top.

By the way, where did this come from, "The secret to success is action, not attitude"?

Thanks
Got from my subscription at early to rise...

By the way wer n paranaque r u staying? im working there...at edison road

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great."
Mark Twain

omeng

Mar 15, 2005, 10:06 AM

I see. But i believe, the attidude counts so much. =)

Sun Valley, but work is in Heart of Makati.

Wanna join us on saturday?

hunnyces

Mar 15, 2005, 10:20 AM

*** do u hav on sat? m not sure yet...hav some works to do ds weekend...

omeng

Mar 15, 2005, 12:13 PM

here again..

http://www.csentrepinoy.org.ph/7thaniv.html

SILENTMAX

Mar 15, 2005, 12:37 PM

welcome to the thread hunnyces :)

heres a quote:

"you can make money without doing evil" - moto of sergie brin google

i pray for you success in entrepreneurship godspeed and lots of luck

jazzy

Mar 18, 2005, 11:17 PM

May alam ba kayong seminars on retail business or even good books on this matter? I would like to put a system on my retail store.

Salamat. God bless your businesses!

omeng

Mar 21, 2005, 12:02 PM

Pareng max, i have your small tiny litol book of japanese tagalog thing. Nabunot name mo. I have also your certificate. Keep ko na lang muna.

Si mr. henlin me pagka-isnabero but si miss lot's a pizza very accomodating. We exchanged card.

si pareng rey, mukhang may nakuhang cliente, he he.

till then parekoy

purple15star

Mar 21, 2005, 02:01 PM

Hi people!! newbie lang ako **..aspiring to become an entrepreneur like most of u guys..

whew haba ng thread..but very very informative.. thanks guys!

hunnyces

Mar 21, 2005, 02:20 PM

May alam ba kayong seminars on retail business or even good books on this matter? I would like to put a system on my retail store.

Salamat. God bless your businesses!
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Mar 22, 2005, 11:53 AM

Dear friend of Entrepreneur Philippines,

Find out what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur before you even reach your 35th birthday!

Attend Entrepreneur Philippines' 46th Networking Night entitled "RICH AND NOT YET 35" on March 29, 2005, 6 PM to 9 PM at BG's Barbeque Grills, #818 Eight One Eight Bldg., Arnaiz Ave, Makati, and learn how grit and perseverance could give you a taste of success even before reaching the age of 35.

The Networking Night is a casual business get-together hosted by Entrepreneur Philippines Magazine and is open to both existing and aspiring entrepreneurs. This month, we have invited 3 young millionaires to share their experiences. We have Richard Sanz, 24, of The Tea Square, Rommel Juan, 32, of Binalot Fiesta Foods and Victor "Atoy" Llave, 32, of A-Toy Body Kits.

A copy of the March Entrepreneur magazine will serve as entrance. Food and drinks are on us. Please confirm your attendance at least 2 days before the event.

Should you wish to confirm your attendance, please send an email with subject: Networking Night to mara.mercado@summitmedia.com.ph or call us at 631-8971 loc. 155 and you will get a corresponding reply.

Thank you and hope to see you there!

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omeng

Mar 22, 2005, 11:56 AM

Hi people!! newbie lang ako **..aspiring to become an entrepreneur like most of u guys..

whew haba ng thread..but very very informative.. thanks guys!

Our Pleasure!

I just wish, you attended the seminars last saturday. joey concepcion III of Cosmos inspire us all about entrepreneurship.

welcome here and be very brave!

SILENTMAX

Mar 22, 2005, 01:12 PM

to the people planning to attend the entrepreneur net night. bring a copy of the latest magazine. it will serve as your attendance.

this is very important

boss omeng pupunta ka ba?
im finding i have a lot of time now to burn, tapos na kasi construction with all my branches. wait and observe nalang ako ngayun if mababayaran ko na talaga ang inutang ko sa BPI. :((

omeng

Mar 23, 2005, 12:48 PM

i will. kasi dati i'm not aware of that new scenario. dun na lang ako bili ng magz.

putcha, buti ba sila "rich na and not yet 35", tayu kaya? he he

SILENTMAX

Mar 23, 2005, 01:06 PM

ako severly in debt and still under 25 hehehhehehe

BPI owns my A$$ :eyecrazy:

ice_demon

Mar 23, 2005, 01:21 PM

nice thread

zimdude

Mar 23, 2005, 11:46 PM

insightful and entertaining site:

http://www.allmarketersareliars.com/

KenshinHemura

Mar 25, 2005, 01:53 AM

hi! meron bang eb dito besides entrepreneur's night? :)

travy

Mar 26, 2005, 10:15 AM

ako severly in debt and still under 25 hehehhehehe

BPI owns my A$$ :eyecrazy:

I guess ur A$$ is worth more than the amount they lend u. just kidding man.

FutureGizmo

Mar 27, 2005, 01:21 AM

Hi everyone, this is an interesting thread indeed.

Anyway, would I be considered an entrepreneur too if the "business" I do is investing online?

What I do is find online opportunities and then I invest money in them. I find it more profitable and easier than actually putting up and running my own business.

Returns vary but these past few months, but the average return for my investments is 20% per month. What do you think?

hunnyces

Mar 28, 2005, 08:00 AM

From my mail:

Pitching Your Idea (to the supplier of your funds). A free workshop.

TOPICS:
1. Writing an abbreviated business plan
2. Market validation
3. Proposed solution(product/service)
4. Team Bios
5. Financial Projections
6. Communication skills
7. Mastering the elevator pitch
8. Quick dry run with volunteers

WHEN AND WHERE:
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8am-12noon

SPEAKERS:
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Visit this site: http://followtheprocess.blogspot.com for the actual
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SILENTMAX

Mar 29, 2005, 11:56 AM

will be going to the entrep networking night later in the evening whoever wants to go just send an sms at 09224245155 so we could have a little eb of our own. would really want to meet the guys here. sharing ideas with fellow entrepreneurs is always a good idea :)

omeng

Mar 31, 2005, 07:26 AM

TheTop 7 Sales Blunders
by Kelley Robertson

We all make mistakes when selling our product or service. Here are the most common mistakes people make. I have to admit I have made many of mistakes listed in this article even though I have been teaching this stuff for almost a decade. I hope you can learn from them.

1. Allowing a prospect to lead the sales process. The best way to control the sales interaction is to ask questions. This is also the best way of learning whether or not your product or service meets the needs of your prospect. Quality questions that uncover specific issues, problems, or corporate

objectives are essential in helping you establish yourself as an expert.

2. Not completing pre-meeting research. After several weeks of voice mail I finally connected with my prospect and scheduled a meeting. Unfortunately, I entered the meeting without first researching the company. Instead of presenting a solution to an existing problem, I spent the entire meeting learning fundamental information, which to senior executives, is a complete waste of their time. This approach is one of most common mistakes. I have received countless phone calls from sales people hawking their wares and trying to sell me ‘stuff’ I have no need for. As a sole proprietor, I do not need a complex telephone system, additional employees, or an automated payroll system. Invest the time learning about your prospect before you call them and before you try to schedule a meeting.

3. Talking too much. Too many sales people talk too much during the sales interaction. They espouse about their product, its feature, their service and so on. When I first bought carpet for my home I recall speaking to a sales person who told me how long he had been in the business, how smart he was, how good his carpets were, etc. But this dialogue did nothing to convince me that I should buy from him. Instead, I left the store thinking that he did not care about my specific needs. A friend of mine is in the advertising business and often talks to prospects who initially request a quote for a specific advertising job. Instead of talking at great length about the ad agency’s experience and qualifications, he gets the potential client talking about her business. By doing this he is able to determine the most effective strategy for that prospect.

4. Giving the prospect information that is irrelevant. When I worked in the corporate world I was subjected to countless presentations where the sales person shared information that was completely meaningless to me. I don’t care about your financial backing or who your clients are. Make the most

of your presentation by telling me how I will benefit from your product or service until I know how your product or service relates to my specific situation.

5. Not being prepared. I remember calling a prospect expecting to receive his voice mail. That meant I was completely unprepared when he answered the call himself. Instead of asking him a series of

qualifying questions I simply responded to his questions, allowing him to control the sale.

Unfortunately, I didn’t progress any further than that initial call. When you make a cold call or attend a meeting with a prospect it is critical that you are prepared. This means having all relevant information at your fingertips including; pricing, testimonials, samples, and a list of questions you need to ask. I suggest creating a checklist of the vital information you will need and reviewing this list before you make your call. You have exactly one opportunity to make a great first impression and you will not make it if you are not prepared.

6. Neglecting to ask for the sale. I recall a participant in one of my workshops expressing interest in my book. I told him to look through it but at no time did I ask for the sale. Later, I heard him express this observation to other participants in the program. If you sell a product or service, you have the

obligation to ask the customer for a commitment, particularly if you have invested time assessing their needs and know that your product or service will solve a problem. Many people are concerned with coming across as pushy but as long as you ask for the sale in a non-threatening, confident manner,

people will usually respond favorably.

7. Failing to prospect. This is one of the most common mistakes independent business make. When business is good many people stop prospecting, thinking that the flow of business will continue.

However, the most successful sales people prospect all the time. They schedule prospecting time in their agenda every week.

Even the most seasoned sales professional makes mistakes from time to time. Avoid these blunders and increase the likelihood of the closing the sale.

Copyright 2004, Kelley Robertson

Kelley Robertson, President of the Robertson Training Group, is a professional speaker

and trainer on sales, negotiating, and employee motivation. He is also the author of “Stop,

Ask & Listen – Proven Sales Techniques to Turn Browsers into Buyers.” For information

on his programs, visit his website at www.RobertsonTrainingGroup.com. Receive a FREE

copy of “100 Ways to Increase Your Sales” by subscribing to his 59-Second Tip, a free

weekly e-zine available at his website.

SILENTMAX

Mar 31, 2005, 09:05 AM

Chinese Proverb
If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap.
If you want happiness for a day, go fishing.
If you want happiness for a year, inherit a fortune.
If you want happiness for a lifetime, help somebody.
(or in our case help a fellow entrepreneur)

omeng

Apr 5, 2005, 10:59 AM

http://www.business.gov.ph/Trade_Events.php

omeng

Apr 7, 2005, 10:41 AM

Your Most Important Investments

Most new businesses fail within 2 years, and one of the most common reasons they fail is for lack of capital. They simply run out of money.

Too often, a struggling company can't attract enough customers, and they can't afford to advertise. They can't hire and train great people, and without great people, they can't provide superior service. It's a vicious cycle that is far too common.

Fortunately, there is a way out that requires very few dollars. Here are my suggestions for the most critical investments every business MUST make to be financially successful:

1. Invest in Yourself! This means investing in professional skills, and in your personal development. Jim Rohn says, "Invest more in yourself than in your career", and I think that's solid advice. This means reading! It means attending the best seminars, and talking with the best people. Invest in yourself because the most skilled, the most attractive and the most competent people are
NEVER unemployed.

2. Invest in Technology. You can not maintain a professional practice without efficient tools! Streamline and automate everything! A few dollars and a few days of training to use the right tools will pay dividends for years to come.

3. Invest in Communication. Unless you can communicate efficiently with your customers, suppliers, colleagues and staff, all the skills in the world mean nothing. You have to explain. You have to answer questions. You have to calm
their fears, solve their problems, and provide value they can understand. This means appropriate use of technology and it means learning to work well with people. Effective communication is essential.

4. Invest in Customer Care. A few customers well taken- care-of, will provide all the marketing you need! Single-vendor relationships are increasingly common, and a happy customer who comes back, and who recommends you to their friends, and asks for more and more of your services, will make you rich. Extreme customer care doesn't cost; it pays!

If you have any money left over, advertise. If you want it and need it, buy a new building, hire more sales people, or up-date your equipment. But first, make the investments I've listed above. They cost less, and the Return on Investment is huge!

purple15star

Apr 7, 2005, 11:17 AM

hi everyone.. :)

what business would you suggest that i do with a capital of 100k pesos?

Do you think its advisable to invest all the money in a business or keep some of it in a bank? /hmm

Hmm another question... if you want to put up a certain kind of business but your financial resources aren't enough, would you suggest loaning from either a bank or from a relative? Or just wait and work work work until you have saved up for the needed capital?

Sorry if i have too many questions..but i know this is the best place to ask these questions coz i've seen you guys give advice to other entrepreneurs and you guys are great! :) :)

Thanks guys.

quarkman

Apr 7, 2005, 12:16 PM

hi purple15star,

Negosyong Kayang gawin, kayang abutin ng lahat.
PEX:http://www.pinoyexchange.com/forums/showthread.php?t=206724

Markus

Apr 7, 2005, 06:03 PM

Returns vary but these past few months, but the average return for my investments is 20% per month. What do you think?

Can you share with us what type of online investing your doing? Malaki ang 20% per month return kasi. That's almost 120% in a year.

SILENTMAX

Apr 7, 2005, 08:35 PM

hi everyone.. :)

what business would you suggest that i do with a capital of 100k pesos?

in these days not a lot. but if you still want to forge ahead go prepaid cards only risk is if the company bankrupts but items are non perishable and expirations are years away.

-foodcart
-anime item shop
-day care center
-or just go to divisoria for ideas. make it your mission to scour everypart of divisoria for business ideas

my suggestion though is work muna or borrow from relatives ie angel ivestors until you have at least 300k hmmmm 200k would work but barely

Do you think its advisable to invest all the money in a business or keep some of it in a bank? /hmm
it depends with only 100k i doubt you would have enough capital to spare just put it in the bank untill you plan to use it in the business.

Hmm another question... if you want to put up a certain kind of business but your financial resources aren't enough, would you suggest loaning from either a bank or from a relative? Or just wait and work work work until you have saved up for the needed capital?

borrowing from a bank to start a business is generaly hazardous to your health. start small if you can. then when youve gathered enough footing and are confident enough that you can just use the capital for expansion and not going to be dependent on it for your day to day operations then you can loan from a bank................................................... loaning from your family and relatives is another matter if youve got the guts to go up to them and ask for a loan then your good judgement in using this as your initial startup money is as good as mine. just dont forget to bring your puppy dog eyes and put on a good show hehehhehe wink wink...

Sorry if i have too many questions..but i know this is the best place to ask these questions coz i've seen you guys give advice to other entrepreneurs and you guys are great! :) :)

you can never ask too many questions. im preaty sure i or omeng or kakrista or boss snop or the great grandmaster dude he's so handsome all mighty kuya danny (hehehehhehe), and also the other regular entrepreneurs in this thread will be able to help you out

Thanks guys.

no thank you ;)

come again hehehhe

beefnmushroom

Apr 8, 2005, 01:06 AM

CoolCucumber

Apr 8, 2005, 02:07 AM

Nakita ko 'to sa Inquirer nung isang araw:

The Department of Trade and Industry offers several entrepreneurship courses, such as:

How to be an Entrepreneur, The Importance and Value of Business Plan, How to Start a Business, Franchising Opportunities for Small-and-Medium-Scale Enterprises, Basic Marketing and Selling Techniques, and Fashion Merchandising.

Call DTI trade and development specialist Henette Florentino, 833.73.37 up to 49 loc. 302. Visit www.dti.gov.ph or email pttc@dti.gov.ph

The Technology and Livelihood Resource Center also offers several how-to courses, such as:

Loony Balloons, Flower Arrangement, Beaded Accessories, Printing Press Business, Reflexology, How to Transfer Photos/Designs on Ceramics, Glassware and Plasticware, Food Cart Business, How to Make Polvoron from Crab/Shrimp Shells, Perfumes and Colognes, Silkscreen printing, Hair Trimming, Perming, Dyeing and Makeup, Corsage and Bouquet Making, Waitering and Bartending, and Accounting and Record Keeping for Small Businesses.

TLRC is at 8/F, CityState Centre Bldg., 709 Shaw Blvd. (near Rizal Provincial Capitol Compound), Pasig City. Call 637.37.12, 633.57.09 or 633.67.28

:rpflag:

quarkman

Apr 8, 2005, 07:49 AM

Anyone Interested in franchising Mango Puree and other Fruit Puree and Fruit juices?

This is for the currently employed and planning to have "Plan-B" but also do not have P50,000.00 and above in his/her pocket to start with.

I hope you take a look first and evaluate it for your self.
http://www.pinoyexchange.com/forums/showthread.php?t=206724

omeng

Apr 8, 2005, 08:57 AM

Do you think its advisable to invest all the money in a business or keep some of it in a bank? /hmm

Again..

1. Invest in Yourself! This means investing in professional skills, and in your personal development. Jim Rohn says, "Invest more in yourself than in your career", and I think that's solid advice. This means reading! It means attending the best seminars, and talking with the best people. Invest in yourself because the most skilled, the most attractive and the most competent people are
NEVER unemployed.

After that, even you have no money at all to start business, it will easily come.

omeng

Apr 12, 2005, 07:57 PM

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gochris

Apr 13, 2005, 02:17 AM

Hello guys,
I just want to ask for your help being an entrepreneur I know all of you have this aptitude to think of a creative business name.The thing is we are starting our small business but the name that supposedly we will be using is already registered to another business by the way the name is "Saplot atbp." Our business will be engage in tailoring school and office uniforms and all that stuff. Any suggestion for a creative and catchy name?

Thank you very much

geekhead

Apr 13, 2005, 08:21 AM

I'm really interested in a FOOD CART biz. Got any infos on these guys? Like if i should franchise or just build my own cart from scratch. And if i franchise what are the conditions kaya like a ball park figure of the costs and the what about the locations and all.

omeng

Apr 13, 2005, 11:51 AM

from my e-group...

To all prospective seminar participants:

Do you see the mushrooming of foodcarts in the malls, outside the malls and even in intersections of the streets?
Do you have dreams of owning and starting your own foodcart business?
Do you want to know whats the status and whats happening in the foodcart industry in the Philippines?

Its about time to attend our foodcart business seminars:
Contact no. 789-8937 or 8909972
Venue: Ground Flr Mezzanine Level APA Head Office, One San Miguel Ave. Tower, San Miguel Ave. Ortigas Center Pasig City

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7) How to Turn Around your Losing Foodcart Business

omeng

Apr 13, 2005, 12:44 PM

omeng

Apr 13, 2005, 12:46 PM

patalastas muna..

"News flash"

After digging to a depth of 100 metres last year, Russian scientists found traces of copper wire dating back 1000 years, and came to the conclusion that their ancestors already had a telephone network one thousand years ago.

One week later, a Filipino newspaper reported the following: "After digging as deep as 500 metres, Filipino scientists have found absolutely nothing. They have concluded that 5000 years ago, their ancestors were already using wireless technology".

:crazytongue:

klowi

Apr 13, 2005, 02:25 PM

Hello I just discovered meron palang thread na ganito.

Ako rin I invested online pero I can also do the business offline.

Dollars ang na-earn ko from my commissions then I also get profits from the products.

Just PM me if interested, contact me thru my mobile 0917-3270930 or YM:cherryblue007.

omeng

Apr 13, 2005, 04:20 PM

Dude max, ESP(entrepreneur society of the philippines) will have seminars on the 20th April.

Will you come? Ano nga pala email add mo? I forward ko sayo yung mail.. :naughty2:

omeng

Apr 13, 2005, 04:51 PM

Entrepreneurs Society of the Philippines

SECRETARIAT: 23 Florida St., Greenhills, Mandaluyong 1554 MetroManila, Philippines

Tel. Nos. 726-6740, 726-5466
Fax (632) 725-0220

Email acephil@vasia.com

Dear Entrepreneurs and Would be Entrepreneurs,

We would like to invite you to attend our April Entrepreneurs Business Meeting. The Entrepreneurs Society of the Philippines. (ESP) is a 15-year-old non-stock, non-profit organization whose objective is to promote the concept of entrepreneurship as a medium of personal, national and global economic development and interdependence.

Please come, join, learn and network with fellow entrepreneurs for a mutual beneficial relationship.

Jimmy Siybauco, President

What : Entrepreneurs Business Meeting
When : April 20, 2005
Time : 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm – Registration and Dinner
7:30 pm to 9:30 pm – Meeting Proper

Where : Club Filipino, Greenhills, San Juan

Topic : DOST roles in the support of the MSME

Speaker : Engr. Allan Plete - Chief of the Technology Utilization Division of the Department of Science and Technology (DoST) in the National Capital Region.

What to expect : Our speaker will be discussing the following

1. Getting low cost financing to improve MSMEs businesses.

2. Helping inventors look for investors.

3. Funding or grants for new products or invention.

4. Free technical support to SMEs.

5. Many other benefits and incentives which very few SMEs are aware of.

What to Bring : Your Calling Cards, Brochures and Prospective Members.

Entrance Fee : P200.00 with light snack orP350.00 with dinner

R.S.V.P. : Please make your reservation, advice id snack or dinner.

Email or call for Brian

Fu_bu

Apr 14, 2005, 03:37 PM

Why would I go to a seminar like this? I\'m sure only those Chinese businessmen will benefit from this...

SILENTMAX

Apr 14, 2005, 06:56 PM

Krakista

Apr 14, 2005, 07:03 PM

flawless designsNakuha na yan ni Dr. Vicky Belo. :D

SILENTMAX

Apr 14, 2005, 07:09 PM

Why would I go to a seminar like this? I\'m sure only those Chinese businessmen will benefit from this...

theres is always a choice at looking at a glass of milk half full or half empty

dont feel your alone though not being chinese has a lot of disadvantages quanxi and an instant trust are carried when some transactions are made especialy in the divisoria/binondo area.

though i cant say im a pure filipino by blood(75% lang) i am proud of being born here and i love living here. im preaty sure you also are not a pure filipino by blood as you might have some spanish blood in you too.

i would say that the only true filipino's are the indio's/igorots/ita's and the malays that have long been inhabiting the island of the philiphines

your choice now is to decide what to do with the hardships you are faced you could either make the best of it or complain, either way its your choice to decide.

when some one trows you lemon, you could make lemondaide

and pag binato ka nang tinapay. i repakage mo sya i i design mo nang magandang packaging at tawagin mong gardenia's at pagka kitaan mo :D

SILENTMAX

Apr 14, 2005, 07:13 PM

Nakuha na yan ni Dr. Vicky Belo. :D
naku di ba kay rossana rocess yan.... i smell lawsuit na naman :D

beefnmushroom

Apr 14, 2005, 08:54 PM

Why would I go to a seminar like this? I\'m sure only those Chinese businessmen will benefit from this...

tama ka, mukhang hindi ka nga magbebenefit diyan kung ganyan ang attitude mo. mas mabuti pa nga na huwag kang pumunta sa ganung mga seminars para hindi mo mahawaan ng negativity ang mga pumupunta doon.

omeng

Apr 15, 2005, 08:13 AM

he he

i'm sure too, mga chinese lang ang magbebenefit dun. kaya nga i consider myself as chinese kahit mukha akong hapon PERO DUGONG noypi. =)

Fu_bu

Apr 15, 2005, 10:24 AM

i think its just a way of getting someone else's capital.... people who have no idea of what business to put up but have money to spend... in the end they lose their money... just my opinion dont mind me.... :D

SILENTMAX

Apr 15, 2005, 10:25 AM

mga entrepreneurs!!!

paid your taxes yet...... hehehehehhehe

paid yesterday :D

edit add:

wag nyo tularan si richard gomez :D

tennisace

Apr 15, 2005, 12:42 PM

buffalo

Apr 15, 2005, 03:16 PM

hi guys.... i'm a newbie here, pero sobrang na-enjoy ko your posts. i have a question... do you have any idea kung magkano ang ginagastos ng mga boutique sa kanilang plastic shopping bags?

thanks po

omeng

Apr 16, 2005, 10:58 PM

what plastic bags? the ordinary?

omeng

Apr 16, 2005, 11:01 PM

"The most expensive advice you can ever get is FREE advice from a not-so-successful person"

wahapen? juz wonderin'. wentu mo naman. :naughty:

omeng

Apr 16, 2005, 11:05 PM

AVOIDING 'MENTAL FLABBINESS'
By Dr. John C. Maxwell

I have a designated "thinking chair" in my office.

I don't sit in it when someone drops by to talk. I don't take power naps in it. I use it only for thinking.

This chair doesn't think for me, but it does speak to me every now and then. If I've gone a few days without sitting in it, its presence subtly reminds me that I'm not devoting enough time to the all-important task of thinking.

When we fail to make thinking a priority, we develop what author Gordon MacDonald calls "mental flabbiness." This may not sound like a life-threatening condition, but some ways, it can be quite dangerous. Here's how MacDonald explains it:

"In our pressurized society, people who are out of shape mentally usually fall victim to ideas and systems that are destructive to the human spirit and to the human relationship," he writes. "They are victimized because they have not taught themselves how to think, nor have they set themselves to the lifelong pursuit of growth of the mind. Not having the faculty of a strong mind, they grow dependent upon the thoughts and opinions of others. Rather than deal with ideas and issues, they reduce themselves to lives full of rules, regulations, and programs."

You can't be an effective leader with a mindset like that—it's just not possible.

Fortunately, there is an antidote to mental flabbiness: making time to think. I realize this can be a daunting assignment for people whose schedules are already bursting at the seams. And yet, when we don't make thinking a priority, we're actually sabotaging our own creativity and success.

Think about it. One of the highest commodities in a person's life is a great idea. A great idea has transforming power. It can take you places you may never have dreamed of going. But great ideas don't come out of nowhere. They begin as thoughts. So it stands to reason that the more time we spend thinking, the more great ideas we'll have.

The good news is that it doesn't take hours of thinking each day to generate ideas and stay in good mental shape. You can accomplish a great deal in a few moments of concentrated, intentional thought.

Let me give you two examples of how this works in my life. Every morning, I devote three minutes to what I call "big-picture thinking." I look at my schedule for the day and ask myself one simple question: What's the main event? Of all the things I'm going to do, of all the people I'm going to see, of all the experiences that I'm going to encounter, what's the main event?

You can't prioritize your day if you don't see everything in your day. That's why I practice big-picture thinking in the morning. I have to pick out my main event early, because whatever it is, that's where I had better be at my best. I'm human, and I don't always hit the ball out of the park. Sometimes I don't hit the ball at all. But at the main event, I had better hit a homerun. Big-picture thinking helps me achieve that goal.

At the end of the day, I spend another five to 10 minutes doing what I refer to as "reflective thinking." I go to my thinking chair and spend time reviewing my whole day. I ask myself questions such as, "Who did I see today? How did I add value to those people? What lessons did I learn?" Reflective thinking doesn't take long, but it's an incredibly valuable exercise because it turns experience into insight.

Can you imagine what would happen in your life if you practiced big-picture and reflective thinking? You would stop wasting time on things that don't really matter, which would give you more energy for the really important activities. You would be more organized and efficient. You would experience less stress. Most importantly, you would also take more away from each day that would enable you to lead better the next day.

The best way to start this process is to designate a specific place to think. It doesn't matter if your "thinking chair" is in your den at home or your office at work. It just has to be a spot where you can do nothing but think for a few moments twice a day.

The bottom line is this: If you find a place to think your thoughts, you'll have more thoughts. If you find a place to shape your thoughts, you will have better thoughts. And if you find a place to stretch your thoughts, you will have bigger thoughts.

All this, from just three minutes in the morning and five to ten minutes at night. As you can see, the results far outweigh the time investment.

nsprime

Apr 17, 2005, 12:36 AM

guys pasingit lang.. gusto ko lang i share tong website na to...
http://www.pinoy.door2success.com
The Filipino Success Community.
dami articles, tips saka strategies for personal development and wealth philosophies... i think much better kung dun tayo magpaparami so we can create a solid "success commmunity" and share our thoughts on entrepreneurship and personal development
thanks...

little sue

Apr 17, 2005, 02:45 AM

hi guys.... i'm a newbie here, pero sobrang na-enjoy ko your posts. i have a question... do you have any idea kung magkano ang ginagastos ng mga boutique sa kanilang plastic shopping bags?

thanks po

it depends on the quantity, size, kind of plastic to use and colors involved that will be printed in the bag.

hanap ka ng supplier sa directory, pero be specific first with the specs that you wanted para mabilis nila ma qu-quote yung price

s_motivator

Apr 17, 2005, 11:55 AM

buffalo

Apr 17, 2005, 01:03 PM

omeng

Apr 19, 2005, 12:09 AM

no idea. =)

little sue

Apr 19, 2005, 03:41 PM

guys....

i'm looking for suppliers ng plastic shopping bags na grade A quality. super kapal... pang BENCH type. any idea how much per piece para lang I can compute my expense.

maraming salamat po... :)

since may idea ka na ng specs for the plastic that u wanted, i suggest that u go browse the yellow pages and ask for der price

omeng

Apr 20, 2005, 12:56 PM

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bluemyst

Apr 25, 2005, 11:29 AM

to all entrepreneurs baka u need a website for your biz.. just email me at freelance.projects@gmail.com thanks

SILENTMAX

Apr 25, 2005, 01:04 PM

does anybody know of a pr firm or a marketing agency that does business with sme's?

im wondering what costs it would entail...

b_9904

Apr 26, 2005, 11:02 AM

b_9904

Apr 26, 2005, 11:21 AM

YAHOO GROUPS

entreplinkphilippines · EntrepLink Philippines

http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/entreplinkphilippines/?yguid=158621636

*****

Peeps, May alam ba kayo sa perfume making?

im currently into my feasibility study regarding the matter that later would become a business plan.

i'd need all the help i could get kasi po.

btw, student po ako from dlsu-dasmarinas.

vbaby

Apr 27, 2005, 06:47 PM

to all entrepreneurs, this is the place for you guys.

http://www.rakets.com

page for your products/rakets, u can link ur website if u already have one, message board, etc. and it's all FREE. think classifieds meets friendster.

m4ppych4n

Apr 28, 2005, 03:03 AM

Hi all,

I'd like to know if there is a standard charge for a brgy clearance or does the fee for a brgy clearance depend on the type of business that will be put up and expenses?

Do you have an idea of the requirements for a brgy clearance? we asked abt it and they said a contract of the lease of the location we'll be renting is needed. ganun ba talga?

i just want to make sure...kse they have to see the lease so that they can have an idea on what to charge for the brgy clearance. does it rly work that way?

i rly hope to get a response fr you guys here...thanks!
:eyecrazy: :eyecrazy:

klowi

Apr 28, 2005, 03:13 AM

Check this thread:

http://www.pinoyexchange.com/forums/showthread.php?t=200321

Krakista

Apr 28, 2005, 10:22 AM

The Management Bible (http://rapidshare.de/files/1409630/John.Weily.and.Sons.The.Management.Bible.eBook-LinG.zip.html)

The 7 Irrefutable Rules of Small Business Growth (http://rapidshare.de/files/1457872/John.Wiley.and.Sons.The.7.Irrefutable.Rules.eBook-TLFeBOOK.zip.html)

omeng

Apr 28, 2005, 11:34 AM

Check this thread:

http://www.pinoyexchange.com/forums/showthread.php?t=200321

:naughty: sabi ng lolo ko, "there's no subtitute for hardwork"

omeng

Apr 28, 2005, 12:15 PM

dude krak, parehas ng link?

omeng

Apr 28, 2005, 12:24 PM

m4ppych4n,

please scan from page 1 to 43. You may find the answer you're lookin'.

omeng

Apr 28, 2005, 12:27 PM

YAHOO GROUPS

Peeps, May alam ba kayo sa perfume making?

im currently into my feasibility study regarding the matter that later would become a business plan.

i'd need all the help i could get kasi po.

btw, student po ako from dlsu-dasmarinas.

http://www.pioneerthinking.com/perfumes.html

omeng

Apr 28, 2005, 12:33 PM

to all entrepreneurs baka u need a website for your biz.. just email me at freelance.projects@gmail.com thanks

how much do you charge? pm me the rates.

work alone or company? samples?

b_9904

Apr 28, 2005, 04:11 PM

http://www.pioneerthinking.com/perfumes.html

ty for the site dude.

astig madami akong natutunan.

its interesting to know pano gumawa ng homemade.

milk.pink.cosmo

Apr 28, 2005, 04:18 PM

b_9904

Apr 28, 2005, 04:42 PM

Silent max: ano name ng stall mo?

and nasa ama/nsct area ka pa ba now?

SILENTMAX

Apr 28, 2005, 04:44 PM

Silent max: ano name ng stall mo?

and nasa ama/nsct area ka pa ba now?
you have pm

SILENTMAX

Apr 28, 2005, 04:51 PM

hi, im also an entrepreneur.

first, we have a family owned TRAVEL AGENCY in operation since Oct 2004.
so, if there's anyone here interested for a tour package anywhere in the Phils or outside, please just message me. We offer very affordable rates. We guarantee good service.

second, my friends and i put up an EVENTS MANAGEMENT COMPANY that concentrates on promotional ads, events, and sponsorships.

i hope to see you entrepreneurs soon. is there a group of entrepreneurs who meet up to discuss the latest progress in the entrepreneural business? i hope there is where we can all gather together for a coffee or something. doesn't have to be very formal.

thanks.

:*)

do you have travel packages tied up with the cheap fares coming out of clark? im really interested in this will probably travel the latter weeks of may or june.

you know what if you could package this to target the call center public you will get a lot of clients. most call center employees already travel a lot these days and now if the price of traveling to singapore and other asean countries could be slashed in half then you could sell on volume. and market these to the call center people.

jane77

Apr 29, 2005, 10:12 PM

beefnmushroom

Apr 30, 2005, 01:14 AM

b_9904

Apr 30, 2005, 04:41 AM

Hi! can anyone help me plz? what kind of business is good to put up right now? gusto ko sana flower shop pero nsa right timing ba ako kung bagsak naman ang economy natin kung saan mas uunahin pa un basic needs ni juan kesa sa flowers? sugestions naman po plz? thanks po! :smile2skull:

Ahem, market research, feasibility studies, business plans...

study your market muna, the best thing...but if you dont have the money (magastos din naman kasi) mag-observe ka sa divisoria and similar places ng trends that'll be a good start.

u need to be more specific though... which basic need are you pertaining to ba?

omeng

May 1, 2005, 07:44 PM

Hi! can anyone help me plz? what kind of business is good to put up right now? gusto ko sana flower shop pero nsa right timing ba ako kung bagsak naman ang economy natin kung saan mas uunahin pa un basic needs ni juan kesa sa flowers? sugestions naman po plz? thanks po! :smile2skull:

patuloy na nagtatayo si henry sy ng SM kahit na bagsak ang economiya natin.

2 malls per year. may expansion pa nga sa sucat SM ngayon.

ang tanong, right timing ba ang flower shop biz? ewanko. baka oo, baka hindi.

mag invest ka muna sa sarili mo, siguro. in short, do your homework first.

:eyecrazy:

omeng

May 1, 2005, 07:49 PM

does anybody know of a pr firm or a marketing agency that does business with sme's?

im wondering what costs it would entail...

Dude, sa CSE nagtanong ako. In their business matching meron daw. They will call me, if there's one. Advise kita.

They keep on inviting me on their KA-ENTREP, what do you think ba?

All the best.

SILENTMAX

May 2, 2005, 09:11 AM

SILENTMAX

May 2, 2005, 12:52 PM

great e-book i read about change

http://207.21.253.155/bebin/WhoMovedMyCheese.pdf

who moved my cheese

omeng

May 2, 2005, 02:44 PM

Great! nakatipid ako, chief. ang mahal pa naman ng book na yan. thanks

omeng

May 2, 2005, 02:56 PM

cge boss wait ko nalang advisory mo. yung sa ka entrep naman. nasa sayu yan if you think youl benifit. pero toll mukhang busy ka na dyan sa business mo. focus ka muna dyan. dont rest on laurels tira nang tira hangat may bala :D

Thanks. 'Lam mo naman ngayon, hirap talaga magbenta ng lupa. Pati nga Lupa ng mga patay, pinapasok ko na.. he he.. nakakainis nga.. yung regalo ko sa bebyeyanin ko, ayaw pang gamitin. ha ha

Till then and all the best, chief!

Krakista

May 2, 2005, 03:13 PM

Business as War - Battling for Competitive Advantage (http://rapidshare.de/files/1512193/John.Wiley.and.Sons.Business.as.War.Battling.for.Competitive.Advantage.eBook-YYePG.rar.html)

Business Plans to Game Plans - A Practical System for Turning Strategies into Action (http://rapidshare.de/files/1514139/John.Wiley.and.Sons.Business.Plans.to.Game.Plans.eBook-YYePG.rar.html)

The First Time Manager, 5th Ed. (http://rapidshare.de/files/1482430/AMACOM.The.First-time.Manager.5Th.Ed.eBook-YYePG.zip.html)

antipatika_gurl

May 2, 2005, 03:15 PM

sa school namen marame aspiring entrepreneurs!:) mahirap ang course na BS entrepreneurship! very challenging talaga siya......sa hirap ng buhay ngayon maganda if u have ur own business *** pa lahat ng kinita! ndi ko alam people think for big school chicken *** ang BS entrepreneurhip sa Thames International Business School..pero ndi... mahirap sya! promise..... mahahasa ka..buti na lang ndi ko tinake ang Interdsiciplinary sa Ateneo kung dun man ako nag aral noon..ndi mo naman maaply yun sa mga work na papasukan mo na gusto mo..at least entrep marame ka maaply! at masaya na mahirap sa una...

hope us students maging tulad nio din...mga successful entrepreneur...

Thames offer Bs entrepreneur..one of our profs is the owner of lapids chicharon... PAXS Lapid! he is really good!

b_9904

May 3, 2005, 08:00 AM

^astig ah...

magakano naba tuition ng thames?

GeorgeBush

May 3, 2005, 08:57 AM

b_9904

May 3, 2005, 12:28 PM

really ... so talagang hands on *** sa business. or panay theory rin.

tol,

sa DLSU-D halong theory at application...

but sa DLSU-M kelangan makabenta ka ng halaghang 20K bago ka papasa sa isang subject nila.

talk about palupitan...

ultradust

May 3, 2005, 01:18 PM

hi All! Plugging lang...This might help those who want to start a business the Godly way. : )

You are invited to a BUSINESS BY THE BOOK seminar, God's Success Principles for Entrepreneurs, Executives and Managers on May 7, 2005, Saturday, 9:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. at Christ's Commission Fellowship (Behind Citibank-Alabang)

The cost is P400 (includes meals and teaching materials, and a book by Larry Burkett, Business by the Book)

SPEAKERS:
1. Hoong Ngee Koon, head of Motorola, mainland, China
2. Dr. Richard Wynn and Rev. Reginaldo Kruklis, Crown Financial Ministries, the largest stewardship ministry in the world.
3. Former businessman Pastor Joby Soriano,pastor of CCF Alabang

Hurry, Its a No-Brainer, the book is P 600 in bookstores. Here, its worth at least 400 plus a whole day pass to the seminars + meals! Buy your tickets now from Jomar.Hilario@gmail.com 0918-929-4002

TESTIMONIALS ABOUT THE BOOK:

Michael Taylor (Charlotte NC)
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Business By the Book is an excellent reference not only for the self-employed, but anyone engaged in business.

The book is divided into 3 main sections: Conducting Business by the Bible, Critical Policy Decisions, and Your Business and Your Life.

Some of the more helpful chapters for me were:

1. Personal Lifestyle Goals.
2. Biblical Business Goals.
3. Your Business and Your Spouse.
4. Hiring and Firing Decisions.
5. Management Selection Decisions.
6. Business Tithing.
7. Retirement.
8. Implementing God's Plan.

Whether self-employed, a manager, church or ministry staff person, or engaged in business, you will benefit from Burkett's sound biblical wisdom.

Highly recommended!

Steve Dale (Mission Viejo Ca.):
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This book is so good that I give away 10-20 of them a month. I set people up in business and I send it to all my new dealers. Read it and you will know how GOD wants you to run HIS business.

David K. Mosow "dmosow" (Mobile, AL USA):
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I read an earlier version 10 years ago and tried many of the concepts. They were straight forward and easy to understand. I just read the latest version and it stands the test of time.

A reader
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Although it is written from a Biblical perspective, EVERY self employed person needs to read this book. It is packed with common sense business principles which, in this world-gone-mad with secular humanism, most of us have lost sight of. It doesn't matter what your faith is... even an athiest would greatly benefit from the business principles taught in this book. It turned my little mom-and-pop business, and my life, around to the direction it should have taken in the first place

Hurry, Its a No-Brainer :eyecrazy: , the book is P 600 in bookstores. Here, its worth 400 plus a whole day pass to the seminars + meals! Buy your tickets now from
Jomar.Hilario@gmail.com 0918-929-4002.
We can meet at the MRT after office hours or just go to my office at 114 Valero St. Salcedo Village.

SILENTMAX

May 3, 2005, 03:10 PM

curius
is ccf catholic, protestant, baptist, or methodist?

mari^pola

May 4, 2005, 05:52 PM

silentmax: from what i know, members of ccf like to call themselves simply "christians". they don't want to be labeled as protestants or born again christians. :)

to all: anyone know the contact nos. (for franchising) of go nuts donuts? or cello's doughnuts and dips? thanks!

sayuri_succubus

May 4, 2005, 07:31 PM

cello's is not franchising their business.

MY LORD

May 8, 2005, 09:02 AM

diwata, canyou help how to eran good money

MY LORD

May 8, 2005, 09:05 AM

gusto ko sanang mgasimba sa CCf kaso ala akong kasama. baka merong gustong samahan ako

SILENTMAX

May 8, 2005, 10:06 AM

"I am an entrepreneur, and we are the core of this country. We are people who seek the path of most resistance. Defying all reason, we freely take ideas and turn them into products. Our only security is our faith in this great nation which affords us the opportunity of freedom and life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness."

-- Dan Belyeu, owner of a company that makes kayaks in the US, got it from the September 2002 issue of Entrepreneur Magazine (US edition)

-the philiphines is certainly no america and being an entrepreneur here takes blood sweat and tears. so i say CHEERS to the pinoy entrepreneur we who laugh madly at the face of adversity. We who take the leap of faith and jump into the pit of what could be a fate worse than death. and that fate worse than death ? FAILURE. We are Pinoy entrepreneurs and we will succede becouse leaving this country with its many hopes and dreams and is not an option.

We are the proud We are the few. We are Filipino Entrepreneurs

Krakista

May 8, 2005, 08:03 PM

You can do anything - but not everything. (http://www.fastcompany.com/magazine/34/allen.html)

ate germs

May 9, 2005, 01:40 PM

hi guys! matagal ko nang gustong maging mananahi, ngunit di ko alam kung saan may magandang dressmaking school sa manila. pwede nyo ba kong tulungan?

SILENTMAX

May 11, 2005, 04:06 PM

to the guy that asked about the gonuts franchise eto po...

snip snip

E-mail Michael Trillana at mot@i-manila.com.ph However, they are very strict with their requirements and will only give franchises to people willing to put in a lot of work themselves.

SILENTMAX

May 11, 2005, 04:47 PM

has anybody here thought of starting a day care or nursery center? i think with all the moms working and most couples now forced to work simultaneusly i think there is a market for affordable ie(cheap) day care centers para hindi palagi alalay sa mga kamag anak at sa other friends to look after their babies or little children

SILENTMAX

May 11, 2005, 04:49 PM

hi guys! matagal ko nang gustong maging mananahi, ngunit di ko alam kung saan may magandang dressmaking school sa manila. pwede nyo ba kong tulungan?

have you tried the tlrc or the meralco foundation?

ill try to look for numbers of them. pero best bet parin yung mga specialized dress making centers. sorry i cant help its not in my circle of interests. would the other entrpreneurs care to help ate germs?