Monday, November 10, 2008

EVENT: First Philippine eCommerce Expo


The First Philippine eCommerce Expo, the first and the biggest annual gathering of eCommerce service providers, online sellers, auctioneers, and traders in the Philippines! This will be on November 29-30, 2008 at SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia, Pasay, Philippines.

For the first time, the eComEx will bring together the biggest names in the eCommerce industry and set them alongside online merchants of all shapes and sizes, to expand and tighten the eCommerce network, and allow online sellers to navigate, connect, exchange ideas, share experiences, gain knowledge, and promote their products or services.

The eComEx promises to link you to your market and serve as your virtual gateway to the general public. More than just being a venue for trade and interaction, eComEx can become your most effective platform in furthering awareness of eCommerce in the Philippines.

Through exposure in the quad-media, eComEx intends to erase myths and false beliefs about digital trade. It ultimately aims to make eCommerce a lifestyle for all Filipinos.

The Organizer

The eComEx is produced and organized by the Philippine Internet Sellers Organization, or PiSO.

PiSO was founded to help promote eCommerce in the Philippines. Its main focus is to help small eCommerce entrepreneurs grow their businesses.

Through its partnerships, PiSO is able to give its members access to eCommerce seminars, workshops, and other special events like eComEx. Members are given free use of many online tools aimed to increase sales and efficiency.

The PiSO website provides a social networking platform, which allows users to connect, communicate, share, get mutual advice, and promote products and services.

It is managed by a team of experienced leaders in the eCommerce industry.

Friday, November 7, 2008

EVENT: Franchising Book Launch

DO IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME: Know if Franchising is for You

An "Overview of Franchising" Seminar series to be conducted by
the "Franchise Guru" ARMANDO O. BARTOLOME of GMB Franchise Developers and author of "Overview of Franchising" with successful Filipino franchisors and franchisees as guests speakers to share their insights and experiences.


November 14, 2008, 2:00pm: Powerbooks Greenbelt

November 22, 2008, 2:00pm: Powerbooks Trinoma

November 28, 2008, 2:00pm: Powerbooks SM Megamall


The Seminar Fee of Php500 comes with a free copy of the book "Overview of Franchising"

and an updated list of franchise businesses in the country.


The tickets are available at all Powerbooks branches.


This series of event is brought to you by the Powerbooks, IdeaAdvocate, GMB Franchise Developers and Globe.


This is a book on franchising that “will matter” to everyone involved in franchising and to those interested in franchising. A reader friendly book that uses layman’s terms and with a section on explanation of terminologies used in the franchising world.

Since franchising is a unique business relationship, the book objectively discusses areas of franchising that all parties in the relationship should consider. Discussion takes the macro perspective rather than the subjective perspective of the franchisor or the franchisee. Contents of the book are based on internationally accepted principles of franchising and the “Franchise Guru’s” 31 years experience in the field of franchising.

The book is an attempt to further the author’s goal of advocating responsible franchising. This is with the realization that understanding and pursuing the proper route of franchising is the only way to its sustainability and growth. With this book, the author hopes that more and more people will derive immeasurable benefits that franchising offers. These advantages are realities worldwide and they are there for the taking if only the proper route is taken.

For inquiries, contact Idea Advocate Business Solutions Co.:

Telephone: 566-0167

Mobile: 0917-8824769

Email: info.idea.advocate@gmail.com or info.ideaadvocate@yahoo.com


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Franchise and Business Directory?

If yes, call us at (632) 489-4035 for affordable advertising placements.


This catalog magazine will be available in all leading bookstores in Metro Manila

and select overseas Filipino networks soon!


For bulk buyers and distributors, you may email us at inquiremvision@gmail.com for details.


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Think positive!


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Keep your thoughts positive, because your thoughts become your words.

Keep your words positive, because your words become your actions.


Keep your actions positive, because your actions become your habits.


Keep your habits positive, because your habits become your lifestyle.


Keep your lifestyle positive, because your lifestyle becomes your destiny.



We have to pay attention of what we say specially for our children. I remember a friend who said: "Oh my son? We are intending to save for his fines/payment for penalty for he is so naughty and hard-headed." After telling that, his son pushed a kid and arm was injured that he needs to send to the orthopedic hospital.


Sometimes we don't pay attention on what we think, say or do. Out of a mere joke, we say something negative, but do you know that we have power? We have energy and the mere words that we say will magnify, will send waves to the air and attracts whatever you say.


It is unfortunate that the news media and TV are venue of bad news. Most of the time, these words are always being used: economic depression, economic recession, economic crisis, economic down turn, market crash, foreclosure, down size, lay off, etc.


I believe that the new President-elect Barack Obama will improve the economic status of America and as a global leader it has a domino effect worldwide.


This blog is a reminder for me, for you, for all of us to check up on our thoughts, our words, our actions, our habits, our lifestyles.


Let us keep a happy memory. Let's go of the past bad memories and shout AHHHH and from then on move on! Think positive. Think abundance. Think of our goals to win the race of life.


The change or improvement must begin with me, with you and the world will change enormously.


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Thursday, November 6, 2008

Start our day by…

Dive at Bacon Beach, Sorsogon, Bicol, Philippines!

Start our day by…


“I will greet this day with love in my heart.

I will persist until I succeed.

I am nature’s greatest miracle.

I will live this day as if it is my last.

Today, I will be master of my emotions.

I will laugh at the world.

Today, I will multiply my value a hundredfold.

I will act now!”

- Og Mandino


I am so inspired reading this message of Og Mandino.

If we really want our day to be bright and meaningful, let us recite these positive statements.



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Quote for Today

"Imperfect action is better than no action."
- Giovanna Garcia

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Quote of the Day

"We cannot go back and make a new start, but we can start now to make a new ending."

Monday, November 3, 2008

WEDDINGS & DEBUTS CALENDAR 2009

Frances Jaojoco-Congreso, the bride


Ladies love to plan their debuts and also dream that one day, there will be wedding plans designed in fashion and with passion!

Supplying for wedding , debut and party needs are becoming a growing and lucrative business in the Philippines.

The events about wedding and debuts are mushrooming almost every month.

There’s Elegant Weddings 2008 on November 29-30, 2008 at Shangri-la Hotel, Mandaluyong City, Philippines.

The Wedding Library’s annual Wedding & Debut 2009 will be on February 13, 14,15, 2009 at SM Megatrade Halls 2 & 3, SM Mega Mall, Mandaluyong City, Philippines.

Franchising Wedding Library is also available now!

In this regard, Weddings and Debuts Catalogue is born with suppliers directory that will be available in the leading bookstores and bridal market soon!

Edward Congreso and Frances Jaojoco lovingly posed at the beautiful San Pablo's Sampaloc Lake

Are you a wedding planner/ coordinator, organizer, couturier/ designer, caterer, photographer, videographer, florist, stylist, hair & make-up artist, musician & emcee, suppliers of gowns, suits, accessories, balloons and special effects, beauty & fitness, beverages & liquor, bridal showers and stag party, cakes, car rentals, honeymoon destinations, invitations, lights & sounds, jewelers, lingerie & honeymoon wear, projector rental, reception venues, souvenirs, post-wedding services and other related wedding and debut services?

Then, contact us so you can have your advertising space available for you!
We are inviting all the suppliers to be part of our
Weddings and Debuts Catalogue!

This is on a FIRST-COME-FIRST-SERVED BASIS! Reserve printed copies of the
Weddings and Debuts Catalogue! Call us at (632) 489-4035 or email us at inquiremvision@gmail.com International suppliers are also welcome!

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Learn and Earn: November 2008 TRC Schedule

Are you thinking of business appropriate for you to start or a "negosyong swak na swak" to your budget and to your passion ? Here are some training seminars schedule brought to you by Technology Resource Center (TRC).

By the way, the "Negosyo at Iba Pa" program is now airing over NBN4 every Saturday, 9:30PM (Philippines time), right after "The Working President" program starting November 1, 2008.

For advertising and public relations, please get in touch with us at M-Vision Business Solutions at (632) 489-4035 or email us at inquiremvision@gmail.com


Available Courses for November

Date/Time

Price

Assorted Brownies, Cookies and Bars
Lecture and hands-on: chewy moist brownies, nutty butterscotch bars, food for the Gods, chewy chocolate chip cookies, oatmeal raisin cookies, brownies with cream cheese, chocolate crinkles, supremes, butterscotch cookies, Florentines. Bring apron and hand towels.

Nov 4-5
9-5:30

3,399

Setting up a Junk Shop Business (with field trip)
Lecture: Trends and prospects of junk shop business, solid wastes and recyclable wastes for junk shop, costing, buying and selling techniques and pricing, tools and equipment requirements, investment requirement, manpower requirement.

Nov 4-5
8-4:30

3,289

How to Decorate Gift Packages
Lecture: new and unique trends in gift packaging and costing. Hands-on: gift bag with miniature doll, gift bag with ribbons and flowerettes, gift basket, junior-sized round cake box and miniature cake box.

Nov 5
8-4:30

1,815

Operating a Retail Store Business
(Mini-groceries, mini-supermarkets, manufacturer's outlet store), Store operations management, inventory control, marketing strategies, cost and return analysis.

Nov 5-6
8-4:30

2,959

Setting up a Hardware and Construction Supply Store
Lecture: History, design and operation, definition of terms, selection of site, organization, nature of the business, stock and inventories control, costing and pricing, terms of payment, market potentials, projected return of investment and assumptive income analysis.

Nov 6-7
8-4:30

2,959

Commercial Breadmaking and Bakery Management
Lecture: Functions of ingredients, proportions and product formulations, equipment and material sourcing, costing and pricing, bakery management. Hands-on: pan de sal, monay, ensaymada, raisin bread, buns, bread rolls, loaf bread, and bread with fillings. Bring calculator, apron and canister.

Nov 6-9
8-4:30

4,169

Swine Production (with field trip)
Starting a piggery business, general management for piglets and fatteners, housing and equipment, feeds and feeding, record keeping, analysis and interpretation, health management.

Nov 8-11
9-4:00

4,059

Setting up a Travel Agency
Lecture: role and functions of a travel agent, organizing the business, requirement for travel agency set-up, rules and regulations governing travel agencies, basic travel agency operations and office procedures, professional code of ethics, the travel agency and other providers of travel products - transportation, accommodations, etc.

Nov 10
8-4:30

1,375

Therapeutic Massage (Swedish Style)
Lecture and hands-on: implementing rules and regulations on massage, principles of massage, history of Swedish massage, massage manipulations, values on the practice of massage.

Nov 10-11
8-4:30

3,399

Jewelry Appraisal and Pawnshop Operation
Lecture: gold testing and diamond grading, pricing, valuation and identification of gemstones, government laws and implementing guidelines related to pawnshop operation. Hands-on: determining genuine stones and appraising of gold and diamond, plating of jewelry (gold to gold). Bring calculator.

Nov 11-12
8-4:30

3,399

Accounting and Record Keeping for Small Businesses
Lecture: bookkeeping, reporting and analysis of transaction results for small business operators and owners. Bring calculator.

Nov 12-13
8-4:30

2,959

Basic Meat Processing
Lecture: meat preservation technology, production and quality control guidelines, packaging, handling and storage, new trends in the business. Hands-on: bacon, tocino, pork and chicken ham, pork sausage (fresh native and canton), corned beef, hamburger and beef tapa. Bring apron and hand towels.

Nov 13-14
8-4:30

3,399

Trendy Balloon Decors
Lecture/Hands-on: material requirement and supplier, cost requirement, balloon twisting and how to make balloons as decorations.

Nov 14
8-4:30

1,815

Operating a Laundry Shop Business (Small-Scale)
Lecture: plant layout and design: production flow, job function; customer service and its place in the textile care industry; operating a small laundry washing machine, pressing, laundry washroom chemistry, market strategy including pricing, promotion, site selection. Environmental management concerns.

Nov 15-16
8-6:00

3,289

Fresh Flower Arrangement and Flower Shop Operation and Management (with field trip)
Lecture: creativity, balance, proportion, texture and color harmony, flower shop operation and organizational management, costing, pricing and sourcing of materials. Demonstrations on standing flower arrangements for inaugural, funeral and other important occasions. Hands-on: traditional round center piece, long and low arrangements, floral bouquet, line, plane and mass arrangements. Bring garden scissors.

Nov 15-17
8-4:30

3,729

Advance Meat Processing
Lecture: preparation of different types of meat products, quality control, marketing, and packaging. Hands-on: siomai, embutido, quekiam, luncheon meat, meat loaf, nuggets (pork and chicken), pork barbeque, spicy wings, pear-shaped ham and morcon. Bring apron and hand towels.

Nov 17-18
8-4:30

3,399

Commercial Breadmaking and Bakery Management
Lecture: Functions of ingredients, proportions and product formulations, equipment and material sourcing, costing and pricing, bakery management. Hands-on: pan de sal, monay, ensaymada, raisin bread, buns, bread rolls, loaf bread, and bread with fillings. Bring calculator, apron and canister.

Nov 20-23
8-4:30

4,169

Advance Fashion Accessories
Lecture: advanced techniques on method and design. Hands-on: Chain bracelet in multi-coiled wire method, Swarovski chain bracelet in wire winding and loop method, fashionable ring, bangle-type bracelet and charmed bracelet.

Nov 20
8-4:30

1,815

Perfumes and Colognes
Lecture: starting a perfume business, formulations, blending of essential oils, types of perfumes and colognes, product requirements, materials specifications, cost and return analysis. Hands-on: oil-based and water-based, cream perfumes for men and ladies, body splash, gel colognes and eaue de toilette.

Nov 21
8-4:30

1,815

Catering Business Operation
Lecture: table setting, equipment, menu planning and preparation, costing and pricing. Hands-on: table skirting and napkin folding techniques. Bring calculator.

Nov 22-23
8-4:30

2,959

Setting up a Travel Agency
Lecture: role and functions of a travel agent, organizing the business, requirement for travel agency set-up, rules and regulations governing travel agencies, basic travel agency operations and office procedures, professional code of ethics, the travel agency and other providers of travel products - transportation, accommodations, etc.

Nov 24
8-4:30

1,375

Basic Reservation and Ticketing for Travel Agencies (with field trip)
Lecture: introduction to travel agency ticketing procedures and preparing a passenger ticket.

Nov 25-26
8-4:30

2,959

Silkscreen Printing
Lecture: computer/digital art preparation, photographic stencil making, finishing - curing and drying, pressing techniques. Hands-on: t-shirt, ceramics, decals, glass and metal printing. Bring #0.5 technical pen, ink and USB.

Nov 26-28
8-4:30

3,729

Specialty Cakes and Pastries
Lecture: material and equipment specifications, functions of ingredients, product formulation, costing and pricing; Hands-on: mousse cake, black forest, crema de fruta, sans rival, apple pie, swiss roll, puff and danish pastry varieties. Bring calculator, apron, hand towels and canisters.

Nov 29-30
8-4:30

3,399

Jewelry Appraisal and Pawnshop Operation
Lecture: gold testing and diamond grading, pricing, valuation and identification of gemstones, government laws and implementing guidelines related to pawnshop operation. Hands-on: determining genuine stones and appraising of gold and diamond, plating of jewelry (gold to gold). Bring calculator.

Nov 29-30
8-4:30

3,399

A minimum number of five (5) participants is required per course.
Please make early reservation and we will call you for final confirmation three days before the training. Or you may contact Ms. Agnes Cruz at telephone no. 721-0063 and 727-6205 loc. 201.

FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. ALL COURSE FEES ARE INCLUSIVE OF VAT
Note: Schedules are subject to change without prior notice. Only cash or company checks will be accepted.

Only TRC offers you the expert business and livelihood technology training courses that can transform your ideas into practice and profits.

TRAINING VENUE: TRC Building, 103 J. Abad Santos cor. Lopez Jaena Sts., Little Baguio, San Juan, City. TRC also offers group and corporate trainings with discounted rate.
Please inquire at 727-6205 loc. 208, 209 / 0928-5022684

The M-Vision Business Solutions may also design corporate training programs for your organization. Let us know what you need and will help you set-up your training designs specially for retirees, overseas Filipinos, women and budding entrepreneurs! :)


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