Pancake House Inc. reported a net income of P73.66 million for 2010, a figure which more than doubled the P35.56 million it posted in 2009. The Lorenzo-owned casual dining restaurant chain attributed the growth to its outlet consolidation and realignment of resources to profit-generating activities.
The company also owns and operates various other restaurant brands, aside [...]

Isuzu Philippines Corp. (IPC) temporarily stopped its operation, starting from April 18 and will resume production on May 2. The work stoppage was due to the shortage in parts and components supply which are coming from Japan. The country’s all-commercial vehicle assemble is still optimistic though that it would be able to sustain its 17 [...]

The House of Representatives approved last week on third and final reading a bill requiring all hospitals and clinics to post price list of all their series, incidental expenses and medical supplies in a conspicuous place in their premises to ensure accessible, transparent, and reliable delivery of services.
House Bill 4308 author Pasig Representative Roman Romulo [...]

In its effort to alleviate the plight of Filipino families who have love ones working abroad, Globe Telecom announced that it will continue to provide more affordable rates for international services.
Head of Overseas Filipino Communities and Alliances, Consumer Marketing of Globe Telecom Richie Sison said “In these times of uncertainties in other parts of the [...]

The South East Asian Airlines (SEAIR), in partnership with the Animation Council of the Philippines, Inc. (ACPI) is granting Filipinos a chance to win a dream vacation package for two at one of the country’s best year-round destinations, Batanes.
The contest dubbed, “Animated Short Tails,” contest is open to all Filipinos. Registration for the contest is [...]

A total 108 delegates from wholesale travel agents from all over the world are coming to the Philippines for the upcoming 10th Philippine Travel Exchange (Phitex 2010) to forge deals with the different sectors of the local tourism industry.
Tourism Secretary Alberto A. Lim said that the delegates who will be coming in are large representations [...]

A new production in its Cagayan De Oro plant will be put up by the Pepsi-Cola Product Philippines, Inc. The company has allotted P350 million for the new plant. The new production line, according to Pepsi’s disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), is intended to boost the company’s capacity and further bolster its position [...]

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry reported that business have lost up to P1 billion due to the devastation brought about by tropical storm Ondoy last month. But PCCI president Edgardo Lacson said that while this is the case, local enterprises are now starting to recover.
Lacson added that although there is an existing price [...]

The government on Thursday warned traders who will take advantage of recent calamity that struck our countrymen and raise the prices of basic commodities. The Department of Agriculture said that those who will be caught overpricing will have their business closed and will be filed with criminal charges.

The Food Terminals Inc. (FTI) is a 120-hectare agro-industrial commercial estate in Taguig. It was built originally as a food processing and consolidation center for agricultural products. It houses more than 300 small-to-medium scale companies who are engaged in different industries such as manufacturing garments and electronics.

If you need information about the sales on some Luxury cars in the Philippines please contact Walter O’Connor at +63-927-280-7480
Cars have been one of the top representations of every Filipino’s status symbol in all ages. In developed countries unlike the Philippines, a car is not a luxury but a requirement probably because of the ability [...]

As businessmen, we always think of the best way to increase our sales. F. John Reh, author at About.com offers a foolproof method to do so.
Reh said your sales force and everyone in the company who deals with customers will sell more if you just “make it easier for customers to buy.”
Reh cites examples [...]

The primary goal of a businessman is to make profits. Author and entrepreneur CJ Hayden explains that to post profits, one has to have a good business model. One needs to have a profit-making plan.
Mr. Hayden cites two business models for a business man who is offering his services for $100 per hour. [...]

People often have a misconception that in order to be a successful salesperson, a person needs to develop a “tough skin.” But in fact, to be successful, what is needed is the breakage of stereotypes. Other people are always pessimist on how the business is doing, complaining that their businesses are down and just pity [...]

The Globe Telecom is introducing a new iPhone plan that will allow targeted customers to avail of the iPhone 3G unit at a cheaper price. Globe, who is the official network carrier of Apple’s iPhone, made the units more affordable with its new monthly plans worth P399 and P899.
The new plans come bundled with free [...]

Most of the time, the brand of the product creates the demand for it. If the brand is already known and trusted, most likely, buyers will go for it. But, how about if you are just starting? The following will help you:

1.How your logo looks like doesn’t matter that much. Well, at first you may [...]

If you are currently involve into some referral strategies to promote more referrals, but finding your self not so successful with it. You might be taking the wrong way, most of the time, it’s not the professional strategy that works, but it is how you establish good relationship with your source.
More often than not, business [...]

You have your leads, your possible networks. The next thing to think about is how to persuade your potential leads in joining your network. There are two things you have to know in persuading and motivating your potential leads.

First, through presentation. In presenting your business you should take into account the following:
1. Practice.
If you’re [...]

Salespeople were able to convince even the busiest customers to grant a 30-minute meeting in just 30 seconds. That is called Elevator pitch, a half-minute maneuver. It is that if you got on an elevator with a juicy prospect, you have the length of that ride to score a sales call. Failing to nab a [...]

The iPhone, a product of Apple Inc. beats its rival Research In Motion Ltd.’s BlackBerry in the latest quarter, according to a technology analysis firm, lending weight to a recent boast by Steve Jobs.
Steve Jobs, Apple chief executive took a shot at Waterloo, Ont.- based RIM during a conference call announcing his company’s fiscal fourth-quarter [...]