Here is an informative infographic base in the United States that illustrates some of the most celebrated brands in the U.S. today were launched during times of deep recession. Perhaps this can also be a lesson for us here in the Philippines. Few people realize how critical franchise is to the economy. Franchised businesses as [...]
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This time our motivational video is from the great late Steve Jobs of Apple. This video took off in the wake of Steve Jobs’ death because it embodies the principles that he leaned on to build Apple and live his life. He tells three stories that shaped the man he became. One, about how he [...]
Here is an article worth pondering for the Negosyanting Pinoy. It takes a certain personality and style to become a successful entrepreneur. However, what does it take to become the man or woman on top? Are you the next Richard Branson or Oprah? A recent study noted some common traits top entrepreneurs share. They believe [...]
A report from CNN Money tells a story about an attorney that went into trading spices. After a decade as a divorce attorney, Alexander Rhoads grew weary of “seeing people in conflict,” he says. “It took a toll on me.” A foodie whose own kitchen is stocked with 150 seasonings, he began thinking about the [...]
This is a great business idea that can be easily made with the right tools using scrap woods. A Japanese company called Kiko is now offering wooden sandals called Ashiato for kids that leave animal tracks in the sand as they walk. The website is in Japanese, but here’s what I’ve been able to [...]
Happy New Year Everyone! Have you made any business resolutions for the New Year? While many people set personal goals based around the idea of dieting, many business owners are looking for ways to help fatten up their earnings. Reuters has posted a list of resolutions that might help inspire you. Social Media Do whatever [...]
Everyone seems to know that Black Friday is the shopping day after Thanksgiving day in the U.S. However, Cyber Monday is the online analogue of Black Friday, on the Monday following Thanksgiving is still something not so popular specially here in the Philippines where we can actually participate since all orders are online. A new [...]
Birthday Parties, Weddings, here is a new twist to ice cream business here in the Philippines. At a Jonas Brothers concert in the US. Felicia Hatcher, owner of Feverish Ice Cream Trucks in Miami is a walking advertisement for her business, which puts a cool, updated spin on traditional ice cream trucks, from a story [...]
With the fashion trend right now of wearing great looking flip-flops a 16 year old lady named Lindsay Phillips in the U.S. came up with the idea for a flip-flop with interchangeable straps during art class. Today, her company — Lindsay Phillips — employs 35 full-time staffers and is projected to bring in $30 million [...]
Cloth diapers is back again. In the U.S. Rachel Hall and her husband estimate that they’ve saved over $1000 by using cloth diapers on their 16 month old daughter. This savings allowed Rachel to stay home with her daughter and pursue her writing career on a freelance schedule a report from The Charleston Gazette. The [...]








