Philippine Business, Franchise & Investment info at Mag Negosyo

Posted by Gerry D in Business News,Business Tips on 25th October 2007

Wow, a new post on MagNEGOSYO.com after months of quiet huh? See, our company TRAPIK MEDIA just moved offices – thus, a lot of reorganization an re-prioritization of work. So we moved to a new office and we had to bite MyDSL BIZ option because Globelines has no more lines (pun intended) on our new building and Eastern’s (ETPI) salespeople don’t want to do a sale. So we bit the bullet and signed with PLDT’s MyDSL.

This MyDSL subscription uses automatic IP assignment, NO usernames and passwords, NO logging in and out. GREAT right? So far yes. With this set-up, enabling a broadband router (any broadband router) is as simple as selecting “AUTOMATIC IP ADDRESS” and ENABLING “DHCP” on the router settings. Well, it’s not that easy with PLDT’s MYDSL BIZ on NGN.

Inside, read about my horror story with PLDT’s MyDSL Biz on NGN.

Posted by Gerry D in Business Tips on 12th July 2007

What is a domain name and how does it affect your business? Simply put, a domain name is an address on the Internet or World Wide Web that surfers use to access your web site. Excellent examples of domain names are Yahoo.com, Google.com, Pilipiinas.PH and yes, MagNegosyo.com, too! Anyway, here is a definition of domain names from Wikipedia.

The term domain name has multiple related meanings:

• A name that identifies a computer or computers on the internet. These names appear as a component of a Web site‘s URL, e.g. wikipedia.org. This type of domain name is also called a hostname.
• The product that domain name registrars provide to their customers. These names are often called registered domain names.
• Names used for other purposes in the Domain Name System (DNS), for example the special name which follows the @ sign in an email address, or the Top-level domains like .com, or the names used by the Session Initiation Protocol (VoIP), or DomainKeys.

They are sometimes colloquially (and incorrectly) referred to by marketers as “web addresses”.

Ok, so now you know what a domain name is. And you want ONE! Whether for yourself, your hobby or your business – how and where can you get your own domain name? And for business minded people – how do you choose a domain name for your business. And for opportunistic investors – what’s all these talk about domain names selling for millions? Inside are tips where to register domain names for cheap and how to choose domain names for your business and products.

Posted by Valerie Tort in Business Tips,Franchise Opportunities,Money Tips on 4th July 2007

By Valerie Tort

Franchising is a way to maximize profits in less time. Franchising is the growing trend in the Philippine business industry. Fast food chains, bakeshops, and even clothing lines are part of the rising franchise business popularity in the country.

Franchise business is another option for those who would like to convert and expand their small-scale business into a large-scale industry. Franchise system may be hard on the budget at first due to the franchise fee and the percentage of royalties the company gets but as the business continues, the entrepreneur would understand why franchising is more profitable and successful than establishing his own business. Here are some reasons why.

More of the Advantages of Franchising

Posted by Valerie Tort in Business Tips,Featured SMEs,Franchise Opportunities on 26th June 2007

By Valerie Tort

Philippine business franchise is one of the most convenient ways to establish your own enterprise. Let Mang Inasal Philippines win your heart in the franchise business as it captured the taste of the Manileños.

Chicken Inasal business boomed several years ago due to its distinct and flavorful taste that passed the discriminating choices of the Filipino diners. Chicken Inasal is not just an ordinary barbequed chicken dish that gives the fresh-from-the-grill taste but also incorporates the achuete oil that spells the difference to other recipes. While the chicken was grilled, it was brushed with the achuete oil, the secret mix and spice for the chicken inasal.

Learn more about Mang Inasal small business franchise

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

by Valerie Tort

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

Posted by Carina Roncesvalles in Business Articles,Business Tips,Money Tips 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

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

By Excel V. Dyquiangco

Putting 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

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

By Excel V. Dyquiangco

There 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

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

By Carina Roncesvalles

Much 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

Posted by Carina Roncesvalles in Business Tips,Featured SMEs,Franchise Opportunities on 1st March 2007

By Carina Roncesvalles

In the Philippine business arena that is characterised by cutthroat competition and unpredictable economic condition, perseverance will make a business stand out. And inidividual strength and determination will make the entrepreneur stand out the everyday challenges of business.

Leni Adriano, the woman behind Tacomio, spelled these ideas out when she retold to Magnegosyo.com her entrepreneurial story.

Tacomio started as La Salsa, a Mexican snack bar in E. Rodriguez Sr. Ave., in Quezon City. in 1997.

Read more about Tacomio Mexican Food Snack in the Philippines