Wanna know how to earn extra income without investing too much money? Learn how to prosper your income without even leaving your home!

For the whole month of August, the Maya Kitchen will teach individuals who want to earn income with its Pinoy Fastfood, Rice Toppings, Home Bakery and No-Preservatives Processed Meats and Pickled vegetables lecture series.

For more inquiries, you may visit their office at The Maya Kitchen Culinary Center every Tuesday to Saturday at 835 liberty bldg., A. Arnaiz Ave. (Pasay Rd.) Makati City.

Contact them at: 892-5011 loc. 108

email: contactus@themayakitchen.com

website: www.themayakitchen.com

Want to get a job while learning how to start a business at the same time? Then this could be the best opportunity for you to be financially independent!

Attend  Jobs and Livelihood Convention 2009 (JOBLIHOOD) on July 31 1:00 pm at the SMX Convention (behind SM Mall of Asia). Admission is FREE!

Aside from the job fair, Prof. Rene Gade of Mind Expansion will also share a meaningful talk entitled “The True Spirit of Entrepreneurship

You Will Learn…

- Why most businesses FAIL and what you can do about it.
- Business practices that will self-destruct any business.
- What MONEY really is and what is its purpose.
- What types of businesses that provides more value than what customers pay for.
- And of course…the Foundation of a True Entrepreneur.
- And Many More…

For more information and inquiries, contact:

Michael “Kobi” Timajo
0906.316.9596
0908.296.9492
engrspyke@gmail.com

The Philippine’s biggest and most exciting retail industry event of the year is finally here!

The Philippine Retail Association (PRA) is inviting all aspiring retailers and business retailers to attend the 18th National Retail Conference and Stores Asia Expo 2009 that will showcase new developments in retail industry, new methods and technologies and tips for aspiring retailers.

The event will be held on August 12-14, 2009 at the SMX Convention Center Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City. Registration will start at 8 am and program proper will start at 9 am.

For Aug. 13, following topics would be shared:

• Weathering the Economic Storm… Uncertain Times To Exciting Times
• Tomorrow’s Retail Trends, Today
• PLDT Presentation
• Expanding Business opportunities by Building Communities and Maximizing Technology
• Enhancing the Retail Experience through Mix Design
• The Anatomy of WOW: The Power of Store Design
• Preserving the Environment-Reviving Old Glory: KapitBisig sa Ilog Pasig
• Turning Shoppers into Customers- How to Attract and Market to Customers in a Downturn
• How Not to be Lost in Translation: Maximizing Media for Your Brand

For August 14, the topics are:

• Hapee and Proud- The Lamoiyan Success Story
• Creating New Markets for the Retail Brand to Grow
• Manthan Systems Presentation
•  Retail Security: Cash proofing Your Company from Theft and Loss
• Inspirational Topic
• Retail: Strategies to Succeed in Challenging Times
• 2010 Retail Trend Forecasting for Fashion and the Creative Arts
• Creative Entrepreneurship in a Downturn

For details and inquiries yopu may contact Philippine retail Association (PRA) at tel numbers: 687-4180/4181/4985 Fax#636-0825

email them at: ebbs@philretailers.com / philretailers3@gmail.com / philretailers2@yahoo.com

visit their website: www.philretailers.com or www.ncreph.com

Franchising is probably one of the most in demand type of business nowadays mainly because first the business is already “established” and second is due to the fact that it is less risky than creating a new one.

From big and known fast food chains to small food kiosk, more and more Filipinos are encourage to join franchising.. a great outlet to invest money.

But before you invest to franchisng, here’s are the basic information about franchisng that you MUST know:

• Franchising- It is a type of business by which a franchise is granted the right to engage in the business of offering, selling or distributing goods and services under a marketing plan  or system prescribed in substantial part by a franchisor and which is substantially associated with the franchisor’s trademark, name, logo and advertising.
• Franchise- The kind and the name of the business that the franchisee adapts.
• Franchisor- The owner or operator of the franchise
• Franchisee- The one who bought the franchise.
• Royalty Fee- This is the fee paid of the franchisee to the franchisor for the continuous used of the trademark and services of the franchise.
• Franchising Fee- This is the initial pay for purchasing a franchise which includes the terms of use of the franchise, training, etc
• Advertising Fee- Payment for the advertisement and promotions of the franchise
• Franchise Agreement- this is the written agreement between the franchisee and the franchisor regarding the terms and conditions of the franchise. The agreement is witnessed and observed by lawyers of both sides. It is most common for a seven-year franchise contract. 
• Operational Agreement- This is the written form of agreement, witnessed and observed by a lawyer, about the agreement between the franchisee and the franchisor method of operation.
• Master franchising- This is most common for big business franchise.  This is  model of multi-level franchising wherein the master franchisor sells the development rights in a particular geographic market to a master franchisee, who, in turn, sells individual or single-unit franchises within the territory.
• Initial Investment-The total capital paid for the franchise which includes franchise fee, royalty, and other additional payments.
• Initial Term of Agreement- If typical revenue and expense scenarios hold, the franchisee should be able to recover his initial investment within the initial term of agreement.
• Territory- The geographic location of the franchise. The location of the franchise is often part of the agreement. The Franchisor has a say on where the franchise should be located.