In her first months of freelancing, Jesuena Estoque Reimer was writing proposals and hearing nothing back. Today the agency she founded serves more than 300 businesses across 14 countries. On Tuesday she is running a free masterclass with Shanine Velarde,…
Whether you’re trying to pay off debt, save for retirement, build an emergency fund, or simply enjoy a more comfortable lifestyle, increasing your income can make a significant difference. While cutting expenses is helpful, there’s a limit to how much…
One of the biggest financial decisions many people face is this: Should you buy a house first or start a business? There is no universal answer because every person’s financial situation, career goals, family responsibilities, and risk tolerance are different.…
Fire is one of the biggest threats faced by small businesses in the Philippines. Whether you own a sari-sari store, café, restaurant, hardware shop, office, warehouse, pharmacy, salon, or retail store, a single fire incident can wipe out years of…
Applying for a loan can be exciting because it opens opportunities to achieve important financial goals. Whether you’re planning to start a business, expand an existing company, buy a vehicle, renovate your home, or cover emergency expenses, getting approved is…
Starting a Lechon Belly business in the Philippines can be a profitable opportunity for aspiring food entrepreneurs. Filipinos love lechon for birthdays, fiestas, reunions, office celebrations, and even simple family gatherings. Because of this strong demand, many small food businesses…
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) and the Department of Trade and Industry – Small Business Corporation (DTI-SB Corp) have officially strengthened their partnership to expand livelihood and business opportunities for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) through the improved implementation of…
Retirement doesn’t have to mean the end of earning income. For many parents, it’s actually the perfect time to explore small business opportunities that are less stressful, more flexible, and personally fulfilling. After years of working hard and raising a…
It may be very thrilling and can be very difficult to start and maintain a small business in the Philippines. As opportunities are expanding in different sectors, availability of funds is one of the greatest issues to businesspersons. Even the best business ideas may fail…
Many people believe that starting a business always requires money. While having capital can certainly help, it is not always necessary. In reality, there are many ways to start earning income using only your time, skills, and creativity. If you…