I’ve been attending a lot of personal finance seminars lately and each time, I learn a little something about the personal finance habit of Filipinos.
In summary, it’s really alarming how poorly we manage our money and how much of the population don’t see the importance of nurturing good financial habits.
Below are some of the facts [...]

Last May 11, this blog was featured in Manila Bulletin’s Blog-O-Rama.
Blog-O-Rama is a regular section in the newspaper which features bloggers in the Philippines.
So if you’re interested in learning more about blogging, then I suggest you read this column often.
Anyway, for those who missed the article, here’s some of the questions that was asked to [...]

If you’re interested in putting up a business inside a mall, the first thing that the mall administration will ask you to submit is the Letter of Intent (LOI).
A Letter of Intent is not a document we often see that’s why a good number of people don’t know what to write inside it.
Some might also [...]

There are a lot of Philippine trade shows and expositions for the month of May 2009.
This month features the Business Technology & Graphics Expo, Dream Wedding Fair, International Tourism & Trade Expo 2009, Philippine Building & Construction Exposition (PHILBEX), Cebu Auto Show and the Cebu Food & Beverages Exhibition (CEFBEX).
Kindly note that this website is [...]

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, there are [...]

Earth Hour 2009 is coming. On March 28, Saturday, beginning 8:30pm, I invite you to Vote Earth and turn off your lights for one hour.
Several cities in the Philippines are all gearing up to participate in this worldwide campaign against global warming and I’m inviting you to become part of it.
I showed my support for [...]

Last February 22nd, I attended the Mensa Day at Fully Booked, Bonifacio High Street in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig.
The whole day affair was organized by Mensa Philippines and primarily aims to provide an avenue for non-members to get to know and join their organization.
But aside from the testing schedules, games and social activities, Mensa Philippines also [...]

Online banking is one of the most convenient ways to manage your finances.
I pay most of my bills online and transfer funds across my personal savings, current and business accounts through my bank’s internet portal. It’s saves me time and helps me keep track of my finances.
Online banking in the Philippines is not yet as [...]

Most of the expositions and trade shows I feature here happen in Manila. But this time, I’m glad to share with you a few events happening in Cebu and Davao this February 2009.
Please be reminded that I am not connected with the organizers and sponsors of these events. Therefore, if you have any inquiries and [...]

Do you believe in feng shui? In my many encounters with various entrepreneurs and business owners, I’ve noticed that most of them believe in feng shui.
They each have their own rituals, practices and beliefs on how feng shui can bring good luck, wealth and success to their businesses.
Living in a country where most of the [...]

A few days ago, I wrote about the different types of internet businesses that one can put up.
That article prompted a lot of inquiries from my readers which sent to my inbox a number of requests for assistance on several aspects of e-commerce and other online ventures.
Some of the questions I received such as “How [...]

Learning about the U.S. Fair Debt Collection Practices Act from playing the Bad Credit Hotel online game made me wonder if such laws also exist in the Philippines.
I know some people who have been harassed by credit card debt collectors and suffered a significant amount of humiliation from their family members and colleagues because of [...]

A few days ago, I was testing a new digital camera that my friend bought at the mall. We were able to take a few interesting macro shots and I decided to have some of them printed out.
We went to the nearest Kodak center and gave one of their digital print stations a try. I’ve [...]

What are the Philippine government agencies that you need to register with when starting a business?
Remember that it is important to register your business to avoid any legal problems once business operations start. Furthermore, it’s common practice for competitors to check on you if you have all the necessary registrations completed because if not, this [...]

A business card is an essential tool for any professional and entrepreneur. Aside from providing contact information, it can also serve as a mini portfolio to showcase your work and products. Moreover, business cards also function as a marketing tool that helps create brand awareness.
For these reasons, one should never take for granted the design [...]