Philippine Business, Franchise & Investment info at MagNegosyo

Philippine business news & investment opportunities for Filipino entrepeneurs and SMEs. Franchise and franchising. News. Credit Financing.

Setting Up An Online Business: Things to Remember

Posted by Valerie Tort in Money Tips, Business Tips, Business Articles on 21st June 2007

by Valerie Tort

online-shopping.jpg More and more businesses are going online especially buy and sell transactions. Internet is an avenue wherein you can earn money from scratch. So why not take advantage of the global opportunity for you to introduce your products to the rest of the world at the comfort of your home?

Online business and marketing is the trend these days. Get yourself involved in the fast paced buying and selling business online. Anyone can set up their enterprise virtually without additional expense. However, do not rush your business venture. These are some tips to help you getting into setting up the business of your choice:

Read on for More Online Business Tips


Philippine Freshwater Pearl Business Thrives

Posted by Jodelen Ortiz in Business News, Business Articles, Business Features on 24th May 2007

By Jodelen Ortiz

Pearl bracelets are best sellersWe see them all around, worn by the women of today’s society. Elegant, classic and timeless are words to describe them. If the diamond is called the “King of Gems”, the pearl is regarded as the “Queenly Gem”.

The two general types of pearls are saltwater pearls and freshwater pearls. Although there are saltwater pearls that grow from deep-sea oysters naturally, they are very rare and when sold cost a fortune. Some inventors discovered the process of pearl cultivation and this started the practice of pearl farming. Pearl farming caters to the demand of the market for the gem while keeping the balance of nature…

Continue reading: Freshwater pearl business and industry in the Philippines


Start up! More Business Tips for SMEs

Posted by Carina Roncesvalles in Money Tips, Business Tips, Business Articles on 21st May 2007

By Carina Roncesvalles

The most difficult part of a task is always the start, especially when several options come to mind and the final choice is far from sight. In an attempt to analyze the available business options, the problem of getting started gets complicated with the clutter of information from all forms of media – print, television, radio and online.

The information clutter is mirrored by the endless possibilities in the world of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). This makes analyzing options difficult and setting foot to establish business territory risky.

More SME Business Tips


Tips on Putting Up Your Small Business

Posted by Excel Dyquiangco in Money Tips, Business Tips, Business Articles on 23rd April 2007

By Excel V. Dyquiangco

Books For Rent small businessPutting up a small business requires grit, determination and motivation, and most especially, he or she must be business-minded. At the same time, deciding on what type of business to venture in will need a lot of research, study and determining who your target market is.

Having good business sense is definitely a must, but some formal training on business management is also important. But that’s another subject worthy of a separate full article. For now, here is the starting point in putting up a business and to stay afloat in the marketing world.

More Small Business Tips


Philippine Airlines expands summer flights

Posted by Prettyfly_pinay in Business News, Business Articles on 11th April 2007

As the summer heat begins, more and more local and foreign tourists plans their next vacation. In line with this, Philippine Airlines, introduces new summer plans. PAL is expanding it’s flight capacity to local and international destinations to accommodate the growing number of tourists this summer.
Flights to Kalibo,Tagbilaran,Tacloban and Cagayan de Oro will be […]


Small Business Ideas With 5k To 10k Capital

Posted by Excel Dyquiangco in Money Tips, Business Tips, Business Articles on 12th March 2007

By Excel V. Dyquiangco

Small school supplies store is a great business ideaThere are lots of hard-earned ways on how to put up a business. Some delve into franchising, while others shell out a huge amount of money to rent their own place and buy all things needed for the business. Not to mention the marketing style. But if you are just a regular Joe, who earns a modest amount as an employee, would this mean that putting up a business is already out of your league?

Not necessarily so.

In fact, there are lots of innovative ways to put up a business without renting a place (in this day and age, renting a place takes a lot of cash), and without too much marketing (yes it’s still needed, how else would anyone know that you decided to put up your own business?).

Read more Small Business Ideas


Pinoy: Are You Up To The Entrepreneurial Challenge?

Posted by Carina Roncesvalles in Business News, Business Tips, Business Articles on 7th March 2007

By Carina Roncesvalles

Be a Pinoy entrepreneurMuch has been said that entrepreneurs would wage the strongest battle against poverty and unemployment in the Philippines. But are Filipinos up to the challenge of standing on their own feet and putting the entrepreneurial dreams into reality?

Magnegosyo.com polled academicians to give their insights on this trail of mind, and at the same time give business advice to budding Pinoy entrepreneurs.

The Filipino mindset has been fixed on being an employee with the secured monthly salary. Nonetheless, the entrepreneurial spirit creeps in. This window of hope is a welcome development, as Filipino entrepreneurs will undoubtedly move the Philippines forward.

Read more about the Pinoy Entrepreneurial Challenges


Slightly sweet, slightly salty Mindoro Banana Chips

Posted by Gerry D in Business News, Business Articles, Featured SMEs on 22nd February 2007

NIkkos Banana ChipsThe Philippines is a strong contender for the title of “Banana Capital of the World,” given the innumerable banana plantations scattered across Luzon and Mindanao. But one tiny island has earned the distinction as Banana Capital of the Philippines Oriental Mindoro.

With the world’s growing fascination for tropical food, including snacks, Mindorenos sees a consistent growth in the demand for its banana chips. The rise in sales is further fueled by consistent nutrition findings that even processed banana chips is a healthy snack.

Continue reading about Mindoro Banana Chips


Filipino Capiz Shell Products, World Class Indeed

Posted by Excel Dyquiangco in Business Articles, Featured SMEs on 7th February 2007

By Excel V. Dyquiangco

Capiz shell products from the Philippines For one thing, using Japanese paper, sticks and ordinary paper is old news. For another, using new and glazed materials is the in thing – much like capiz shells. And thrive on Philippine capiz shell products, as it is.

From lanterns to candle holders to Christmas ornaments to pencil holders, much has been said and done with a profitable business like theirs. And for Rolando Hernandez and his wife Vilma, they have taken the liberty of letting the Filipino peoplesee a different kind of decor ideas, in and outside the mall.

Read more Philippine Capiz Shell Products


Philippine Business Competitiveness Cutting Across Industries

Posted by Carina Roncesvalles in Business News, Business Tips, Business Articles on 5th February 2007

Philippine electronics industryThe business-friendly Philippines holds attractive industries that will make your investments grow and grow even further The smart and zealous businessman knows no boundaries on the kind of ventures that they can establish. Equally, the Philippines offers no boundaries in terms of business opportunities.

The Medium Term Philippine Development Plan 2004 to 2010 - the government’s blueprint to lead the Philippines to global competitiveness – includes the following priority areas that merit incentive packages from the government: Information Technology and IT-enabled services; Automotive; Electronics; Mining; Healthcare; Tourism; Shipbuilding; Fashion Garments; Jewelry; and Agribusiness.

Read More Philippine Business Competitiveness Cutting Across Industries