Chinese Filipino Business Club, Inc. , Department of Trade and Industry and Manila Bulletin organized a series of business seminar and training sessions, “Negosyong Entrepinoy” that aims to teach aspriring and still eager to learn businessmen.

The seminar will be conducted by successful businessman, analyst and professionals.

The seminar will be held at CFBC Auditorium (8th floor, Sky tower, 68 Dasmariñas St., Binondo Mla.) on July 06-10, 2009

The schedule of events are as follows:

DAY 1 (July 6, Monday 1-5pm)

• Opening Ceremony
• how to start a business
• How to make a winning business plan

DAY 2 (July 07, Tuesday 9-5pm)

• Mastery of the Self for Entrepreneurial Start Up and Success
• Mandatory Labor Benefits and other Pertinent Provisions on Employer- Employee Relation
• Chinese and Confucian values for Successful Entrepreneurship
• Employee Selection thru Handwriting Analysis
• Emerging Market Segments for SME

DAY 3 (July 08, Wednesday 9-5pm)

• Trabnsforming Workforce into a TEAM
• Power Mindset
• Business Tips for Aspiring Entrepinoy
• H.R. for SMEs
•  Accounting for Non-Accountants

DAY 4 (July 09, Thursday 9-5pm)

• Business Potentials on the Internet
• Product Safety and Quality Based on Standards
• Packaging and Labeling Overview
• A Successful Transition from Corporate Life to Entrepreneurship
• Effective Business Communications for Successful Entrepreneurs

DAY 5 (July 10, Friday 9-5pm)

• Grow your Buisness… for less
• Labor Laws Affecting SME’s
• “Weiji”, Crisis- Past, Present and Future
• Finding Business Opportunities Amidst Crisis
• Convocation and Awarding Ceremony

Register now and reserved a seat! You can download forms through www.cfcb.com.ph or call 244-49-96, 241-64-63.

Do you have the skills and knowledge in creating a business plan? Do you have an innovative business ideas? If so, then consider joining fthe Philippine Business in Development (BiD) Challenge 2009!

Citi Counrty officer , trustee of the Philippines Business and Social Progress (PBSP) and chair of the Philippines BiD Challenge 2009 explained the qualifications.

“To qualify, the business concept demonstrate that it can generate profit, has a social return and will protect the environment. Businesses that demonstrate ability to produce these  triple bottom lines will be selected.”

PLDT and PBSP chair Manny Pangilinan says, “beyond the capital, finding investors for these innovative businesses will create greater impact. PBSP is committed to matching finalists and winners with investors in the Philippines and Europe as we have done in the pst two years.”

10 winners will be picked to receive start up capital that will support their innovative and social friendly businesses.

Submission of entries is now on going and will last until August 30, 2009 only. You may submit your entry at www.bidnetwork.org/philippines.

For more information about PBSP and the challenge, visit www.pbsp.org.ph

For 16 years, Philippine Franchising Association annually organized conference and expo to widely introduce franchising in the country. This year, they are inviting everyone to attend and learn all about franchising in the 17th Philippine International Franchise Conference and Expo.

Businessman from local and abroad will attend the said event and will share their knowledge and expertise in Franchising. The  PIFCE conference is a much awaited event in the country because of the effective topics and expo that they impart yearly.

This year, they aim to introduce more large and small scalebusiness franchise that people from classess A-D can avail. They will introduce local and overseas owned franchise and will teach methods on how to manage it.

Here are the scheduled events:

Conference:

Venue:  Crown Plaza, Galleria Manila, Ortigas Ave, Cor. Asian Development Bank Avenue. Quezon City

Date:    1 – 3 July 2009

Expo:

Venue: SMX Convention Center, Seashell Drive Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City
Date: 3 – 5 July 2009

Bond funds are kind of investments, or are mutual funds that invest in bonds rather than in stocks. It is less risky compared to stocks since the money does not rely more on stock market.

Investing in Bonds is more likely suited to those who want to have sure income with less risk involved. The Bank of the Philippine Island (BPI) for instance has updated and broadens their program in Bond fund. BPI’s Premium Bond Fund and ALMF Peso bond fund are both designed to rebalanced the instabilities in which are continuously being positioned to take advantage of interest rate movement in the market.

Why invest in Bond Funds?

• Bonds provide higher return
• It is transparent, meaning investors are well updated on regular reports like Monthly Fund Performance Report and Quarterly Fund Statement.
• Investors can easily sell or buy their units
• Less hassle in monitoring your investments