Printing your business collaterals

Posted on August 13th, 2010 by Roy

Starting on your business, you need to get the word out there that your company is existing and that you can provide the services and products that your potential target market are looking for. Printing your brochures, letterhead, business cards and other collaterals are tops on the list. With today’s technology and availability of desktop [...]

Reverse and other mortgages

Posted on July 16th, 2010 by Roy

One of the options of senior citizens when it comes to financing or getting additional cash, whether for personal use or to invest in business is the reverse mortgage where they offer their equity in their house as collateral. And during the term of the loan, they have no cash outlay, meaning they do not [...]

On getting loans for capital

Posted on May 23rd, 2010 by Roy

Many believe that the best way to get out of the rat race is to be an entrepreneur. And they are right. However, usually the problem of mos aspiring entrepreneur is where to get capital. Personal Loans are usually that way that most entrepreneurs start, that is after exhausting their savings, and they still need [...]

Getting heavy with a chevy

Posted on April 26th, 2010 by Roy

Of course, you know I’m taking slang here. I meant, getting the impression that you have “arrived” when you come in driving a Chevrolet. Many entrepreneurs would love to have this beauty, I am sure. A friend of mine who is a Georgia Chevy Dealer told me that never a day ends wherein they haven [...]

Sources of capital

Posted on April 17th, 2010 by Roy

For entrepreneurs, often the biggest concern for them which stopped from starting a business is capital. But there are a lot of lending and financial companies who can give Personal Loans especially if you can present a feasibility project of planned business. Some even provide these loans collateral free, just look around your neighborhood or [...]

PNB ties up with Bank of China on remittances

Posted on April 7th, 2010 by Roy

The Philippine National Bank (PNB) signed up an agreement with the Bank of China (BOC) in handling remittances of Italy-based Chinese nationals to their homeland. The Lucio Tan-led PNB’s agreement with the state-owned BOC expands the market coverage of unit PNB Italy SpA which was established to facilitate remittances of thousands of Filipinos in Italy.
PNB [...]

Eyeglasses get good review

Posted on March 14th, 2010 by Roy

Zenni Optical, The #1 online Rx glasses store continues to get good reviews for its product. The latest now is Eric’s Review of Zenni Optical. Eric Hammer is a Brooklyn Liberal Examiner and he talked about the advantages and getting your money’s worth when you buy your eyeglasses from Zenni. Check his review [...]

BSP to print new money design this year

Posted on January 5th, 2010 by Roy

Anytime this year, we will be seeing new designs in our money, both in bills and coins. The new money designed are set for printing within the year, said the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), after getting the approval of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

“Wireless wallet service” from Smart and MoneyGram

Posted on December 23rd, 2009 by Roy

MoneyGram International and Smart Communications, Inc. tied up to provide families of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) the convenience of wireless “wallet” service. OFWs may now send their remittances to their families in the Philippines faster through the facility which is likened to a “cross border wallet service.”

BSP keen on tapping retail outlets for mobile money services

Posted on December 9th, 2009 by Roy

To reach to people who have no access to banks, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) looks into tapping third parties such as retail outlets to be conduits for money transfer through mobile phones. While considering the said option, BSP governor Amando M. Tetangco, cautioned while that the business arguments for the establishment of a [...]

About reverse mortgage

Posted on November 29th, 2009 by Roy

I’m sure you may, at least at one time, have heard about reverse morgage and why it is available only to seniors. This type of a loan is available only to seniors who need extra money, using their equity in their house as security for the loan.
These days, reverse mortgages is fast becoming popular among [...]

Manny Villar on Wowowee

Posted on November 14th, 2009 by Roy

“Kung tutulong kayo, ngayon na!”
These were the words of presidential aspirant, Senator Manny Villar, during his visit at the Wowowee  last July 25, together with his daughter. Picking up from the senator’s cue, the show’s host Willie Revillame put him on the spot by saying, “Kaya nyo bang bigyan itong anim na ito nang house [...]

Philippines is one of National Geographic’s best new travel destinations

Posted on November 6th, 2009 by Roy

Contrary to travel advisories some countries are giving their residents against going to the Philippines, the National Geographic Magazine has included our country in the list as “One of 25 Best New Travel Destinations in the World in 2010.” The Philippines’ ancient cultures, structures and biodiversity were cited as key reasons to visit the country.

HR and Marketing presentations

Posted on November 3rd, 2009 by Roy

These are two of the most important aspects of an organization – marketing and human resource. They deal with the company’s customers, one for the external and the other, the internal.
Companies really spend a lot of money (and effort) just to be able to come up with an effective marketing presentation to show its prospective [...]

P12 billion calamity fund approved by Senate

Posted on October 15th, 2009 by Roy

The senate approves last Wednesday a P12 billion supplemental budget calamity fund. This would allow the government to better implement its relief and rehabilitation efforts for the victims of Ondoy and Pepeng.
The senators passed joint resolution no. 34 with amendments that included the creation of a joint oversight Congressional committee to monitor the spending of [...]

BSP approves ‘Money Laundering’

Posted on October 9th, 2009 by Roy

This time the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas will allowing “money laundering” and it’s legal. The central bank’s seal of approval has been stamped on the prospect of doing large-scale money laundering.
But the BSP is referring to the literal ‘laundering’ of dirty money or those bills that were soiled by flash floods inside bank vaults during [...]

Emergency employment programs for victims of Ondoy

Posted on October 9th, 2009 by Roy

To help the victims of tropical storm Ondoy in Metro Manila get a chance to earn, after receiving dole-outs for more than a week, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) have started an emergency employment program. This is aimed at helping those rendered jobless and [...]

Smart, Globe waived charges on donations sent via text

Posted on September 28th, 2009 by Roy

One of ways being mentioned as means to send donations to the victims of tropical storm Ondoy is via money transfer through the cellphone. To encourage our countrymen to utilize this channel and gather more help for the victims, Smart Communication and Globe Telecoms have exempted the transaction from service charges.

JG Summit also looking at retail bond offering to raise funds

Posted on September 25th, 2009 by Roy

It seems that lately, the most effective way to raise much needed funds is via retail bond offering, and many corporations have trekked this path to gain additional funds for their expansions and other purposes.
The latest to seek this opportunity is the holding company of the Gokongwei family. The JG Summit Holdings Inc. is seeking [...]

Ayala Land plans to bid for FTI

Posted on September 24th, 2009 by Roy

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.