How To Do Franchising Like the Experts

Everybody dreams of having their own businesses, and the fact is that majority of the businesses in the Philippines are SME based. By definition small is categorized with asset of Php. 3,000,001 to Php. 15,000,001 and having between 10 to 99 employees. On the other hand Medium is classified as Php. 15,000,001 to Php. 100,000,000 with 100 to 199 people. Many agencies be it government, private and NGOs are focused in helping the SMEs. There is always a constant need to nurture this sector, as it will spell a robust economy aside from the creation of employment.

Chivas and Bunnt at the PHILIPPINE SME and FRANCHISE EXPO 2011

(L-R : Bunny Malunda, Butz Bartolome, Chivas Malunda) PINOY DREAM ACADEMY SCHOLARS BUNNY AND CHIVAS TO PERFORM AT THE TRADE ADVERTISING EXHIBITIONS and CONVENTIONS INTERNATIONAL, INC. (TRADECON, INC.) EVENT.

This is inn cooperation with the FRANCHISE INSTITUTE OF THE PHILIPPINES (FIP) headed by MR. ARMANDO “BUTZ” BARTOLOME Franchise Guru of the Philippines, TRADECON will be staging its 3rd Exposition on Small Medium Enterprises, Franchising, Direct Selling and Business Opportunities dubbed as PHILIPPINE SME and FRANCHISE EXPO 2011 (PHILSME 2011) to be held at the PICC FORUM OF THE PHILIPPINE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTER (PICC), CCP COMPLEX, Roxas Blvd. Pasay City, Manila on October 27 -29, 2011 with 120 SME & Franchise Businesses on display targeting over 8,000 visitors during the three-day expo.

Abenson’s Bayanihan Program in Bulacan

Rain. Floods. Broken electronics.

Regardless of who needs help--relative, friend, neighbor, and even strangers-- Filipinos come together to help their kababayans during times of calamities. So it comes as no surprise that when Bulacan experienced heavy rainfall and floods, Abenson stepped up to help Bulakeños in need.

  

Through its 'We Serve' program, the leading appliance store in the country will be offering free laundry services, free appliance cleaning, checkups, and discounts on spare parts for electronics. This bayanihan effort is in cooperation with Samsung, Sharp, LG, TCL, Kelvinator, Condura, Fujindenzo, and Whirlpool, though the help of the Bulacan provincial government.

TEN MOVES for Better Education

We know the reality that in our educational system lacks funding that will provide quality education for the youth. The country needs not just hundreds but ten thousands of classrooms that can shelter students and teachers. As ordinary Filipinos, we may see ourselves that we can only contribute less or nothing at all, but this mentality can be changed with our nature of Bayanihan. Helping others especially our poverty stricken areas which have students in need of decent classrooms.

A Dole a Day, an Apple Everyday

Dole Philippines, a company recognized for their excellent products, is treating everyone to a gadget extravaganza with the “A Dole a Day, an Apple Everyday” promo – launched last October 15, 2011. The promo will run until November 30, 2011, giving away a total of 141 Apple products.

REEL DEAL Movie and Television: Puss in Boots Spotlight Antonio Banderas

From the outset, one of the keys to the popularity of the character of Puss in Boots was the voice that came out of the outlaw hero—Antonio Banderas.

Director Chris Miller:  “Puss in Boots is played by Antonio Banderas, or is Antonio Banderas played by Puss in Boots?  I don’t know, sometimes it’s hard to tell the two of them apart.  But one thing’s for sure, one could not exist without the other, because Antonio brings such passion to the role.  This tiny little creature should have, you would think, a squeaky voice—but out of his mouth comes this deep sound.  There some real humor created in the juxtaposition of the two.  Here’s this great actor with a massive voice, and he’s voicing this cute, furry animal.  What I love about Antonio’s performance is when he takes himself the most seriously, and Puss is doing something truer to his nature, like chasing a point of light.”  

FASHIONISTA: UNO Magazine partners with Make Up Forever

Being fashionable not only involves clothes and shoes but also knowing how to use and choose the right make up that will make you stand out and gives your more confidence. As a man, I know nothing about it since I very rarely had it (of course I used it in stage plays back then).  But to use it occasionally might have its benefits and also would give me a keener eye on  what would be good or bad make up, and to know that is best we ask the experts from MAKE UP FOR EVER.

MUSIC LYF: Behind The Scenes of Solenn Heussaff New Video IT'S OUR FIRST TIME

Solenn Huessaff career skyrocketed after Survivor Philippines, and now she ventures out on the music scene with the release of her album, SOLENN under MCA music. Her first singe Fire has now its music video and we were lucky enough to be invited on the behind the scenes of the next single IT'S OUR FIRST TIME at Resorts World Manila.  


Before going to the set, we got to chat with Solenn and her leading man in the Video Gaz Holzgate who is a member of the Philippine Rugby Team of more known as the Philippine Volcanoes. Solenn mentioned that she sees herself still a fashion designer than a model. She is also active in participating in the Philippine Fashion Week. She also have known Gaz for some time and both are excited in working together in the video. Gaz, meanwhile is also working hard with the Volcanoes and learning Tagalog now he stays here more often. 

Got a Hair Makeover with BND Hair Gallery!

I admit I do not care much on where I get my haircut, I just felt that it would be the same thing and the result would look the same too. But I recently discovered that indeed I had bad hair months because instead of having a haircut, they would just try to butcher with it just to make it shorter. And I think I look better with short hair. Anyways, I came across BND Hair Gallery Salon in Panay Avenue near ABS CBN. 

Bloggers Takes On The Smart Amazing All-Net Race

Racing through the urban jungle is what I like to do but couldn't because it would be embarrassing, that is why if ever I got a chance to be in an "Amazing Race" style of adventure, I'm in!

Coincidentally, I got into an event by SMART which is the SMART POSTPAID AMAZING ALL-NET RACE that was held at Eastwood City, Libis. Eastwood is a great location because there are a lot of open spaces but also building and structures, not to forget the many attractions that have people kept coming. With blogger friends who are also into the spirit of  competition, we take on one of the most exciting races I had.

The race does not look simple at it sounds like, because it will involve wit and strength to finish the task accordingly and get the clues and keys to the nest stage. First of all, we were divided into three groups (Yellow, Blue and Green), and I belong to the Blue team with Mommy Jo Bonsol, Carl Valenzona, and Enzo Luna. Due to Teacher Jo's condition, she opted to stay and participate in the mental challenges.