Last weekend, my live streaming session was all about good business ideas for 2020. If you missed it, then don’t worry. Below are the business opportunities that I mentioned, which I believe are worth exploring if you plan to start a business this year. PLANT-BASED DIET People become vegan for a variety of reasons. Some […]
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A few years ago, franchising used to be an intimidating effort. After all, no one wants to live with the horror story of a failed franchise business. But now, it’s become easier than ever to get into franchising. The industry has become more inclusive, and newbie franchisees can actually afford to take more risks. So […]
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The Internet has profoundly changed the world of business. Today, anyone and everyone can make money from a global market through an online business. I consider myself fortunate for catching the first wave of blogging in the Philippines. I could have never imagined back then how writing about personal finance would usher numerous businesses opportunities […]
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Laundromats are good business. One proof to this is its resilience amidst our ever-changing lifestyle. Did you know that even as early as the 1930s, there are already such businesses in the United States? I remember during the 90s, they slowly began appearing around Metro Manila. And since then, laundromats have never stopped growing as […]
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Have you heard of the Shiny Object Syndrome or SOS? I’ve met a handful of people who had it, and they didn’t know they did until I pointed it out to them. I once had a bad case of it. And I still fall ill to it sometimes. But through the years, I’ve become better […]
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I just came back from a 3-week vacation, where I visited 5 cities in 4 countries. And as most people are preparing to take their well-deserved vacation this coming Holy Week, I’ll just be at home to rest and enjoy some peace and quiet in the city. How can I afford such a lifestyle? The […]
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Putting up their own business is a dream for many. That’s why it’s not surprising that I get asked almost everyday by a lot of people on how to properly start a business. Most are afraid to start a business because they don’t know how or where to begin. They don’t know what to do […]
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I’ve met a lot of entrepreneurs, and one of the least liked topics that we discuss is taxes. Many say it’s too complicated and can be time consuming. However, a basic understanding of taxes, could really go a long way in helping you save money, regardless if you’re a professional or a business owner. When […]
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There are many stages of starting your own business, and after you/ve come up with an idea, received some funding, and even gotten a few clients, you may be wondering what’s next. Many business owners choose to structure their businesses according to their specific tax and liability needs. At this point, you may want to […]
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A friend quit her job five years ago and decided to become a freelance social media manager. She approached several restaurants in her city and began handling their Facebook and Instagram accounts. Today, she has her own digital marketing business with eight social media managers working under her wing. My friend is a true success […]
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I’ve been in the financial industry for over a decade now. I started through this blog, by writing personal finance articles. Eventually, it led me to putting up my own financial planning firm, Wealth Arki. One of the reasons why I stayed so long in this industry is because of the sense of purpose and […]
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One of the most common questions people ask me is if it’s necessary for a starting freelancer or a newbie entrepreneur to file and pay taxes. The answer of course is yes, it is necessary and they should. It may seem common sense, but I understand where the question is coming from because I have […]
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In wealth circles, it is often mentioned that millionaires have an average of seven streams of income. This means they have around seven sources of cashflow. Think about your financial situation and ask yourself, how many sources of income do you have? If you’re like most people, then you probably have two. The first would […]
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Hi, my name is Fitz Villafuerte and I’m a Registered Financial Planner living in the Philippines. In 2007, I started this blog to help people learn how to achieve financial freedom. Read my story here.
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