At present, the Investment Company Association of the Philippines or ICAP has several mutual fund companies as their members. So if you’re thinking of investing in mutual funds, then I hope this list of mutual fund companies in the Philippines can help you find the best mutual fund for your investing requirements. In the country, [...]

This was the sentiment of a friend to which I could do nothing but smile and give a pat on his back. “I want to be rich so I can help my family.” A sole breadwinner, a determined and focused individual, he has set aside most of his personal dreams just to provide food and [...]

This is the last part of the series, be sure to read the first part here: Planning A Business Production System Part 1 So far, we’ve discussed human resource, raw materials, and equipment and machinery. These are our primary considerations when planning for a business production system. In this second part, we’ll talk about the [...]

Production is an integral part of a business, specially for retail ventures. Even if you have a great product, if you cannot meet the demands of your market, then your business will not enjoy optimal profits. This is why having an efficient business production system is important. It ensures that you’re producing quality goods that [...]

Here’s the schedule of Summer Bazaars happening in Metro Manila this 2009. I thought I’d share these because they’re not only possible places to do some bargain shopping but more importantly, they’re good opportunities to earn this summer. If you have anything you can sell, then these bazaars are good places to earn some extra [...]

I asked some of my friends if they have a checking account and most of them said they have none. This doesn’t surprise me because opening a checking account is not usually a priority among people. However, as your journey in the world of personal finance continues, chances are you’ll eventually need to open a [...]

Last weekend, there was a Crocs Mega Sale at the Megatent in Ortigas, Pasig City. The event promised up to 80% off the regular prices of their bestselling footwear. I originally had no intention of going but a friend who was one of the organizers of the event called me up Sunday noon and asked [...]

Whenever a new business opens in our village, they would distribute flyers around the neighborhood. I’m not surprised about this because giving out flyers is really a good marketing strategy. But what I would always notice is that, these businesses would do their flyer distribution for only a week or so and then stop when [...]

Just recently, I went on a road trip vacation to Ilocos. Me and three other friends drove all the way from Manila to Vigan, Laoag, Pagudpud and back in a span of four days. Our mission was to see the famous places in Ilocos Sur and Ilocos Norte while experiencing the joy of travelling on [...]

I remember reading a story years ago about a farmer who received a calf from a rich man. Hopeful that the calf will be able to help him have a better life, the farmer did his best to take care of it. But as the calf grew, so did the farmer’s expenses. One day, he [...]