If you wish to earn higher interest than most time deposits, it’s time that you consider the 3 and 5 year corporate bonds issued by Globe. 

Corporate bonds are loans issued by companies to finance their investments and operations. In the case of Globe, the company is raising 3 billion for its capital expenditures.

The 3 year bond carries an interest of 7.5% while the 5 year bond will earn 8%. Minimum investment is Php 50,000. The rates are about 4-5% higher than what you would typically get in a time deposit.

For more information, get in touch with BDO, Metrobank or BPI.

The biggest negosyo event is coming to town on March 2, 2009 at the World Trade Center. The “Go Negosyo: Babae, Yayaman Ka!” event will inspire women to venture into the world of business to improve their quality of life despite the numerous challenges they face.

Attendees will sure to benefit from the following:

• Hear from the 2010 Presidentiables as they discuss their plans to help help women entrepreneurs.
• Be mentored by some of the country’s respected women negosyantes
• Learn everything you need to know about the business basics

Interested? Call Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship hotline at 637-9229

Economist predict that 2009 will be one of those difficult years In fact, 2008 and 2009 is now called GD2 or Great Depression 2. All the negative outlook is influencing my outlook for the year.

I must realize however that all these external factors are beyond my control. I can not control world events and economics. By I can control my attitude and outlook. I can control the things which are under my responsibility. As such, I am ready to face the challenge of 2009.

I wish to perform at 101% this year. And how will I do that? Let’s see.

if

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

is represented as:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26.

then

H-A-R-D-W-O-R- K
8+1+18+4+23+15+18+11 = 98%

and

K-N-O-W-L-E-D-G-E is
11+14+15+23+12+5+4+7+5 = 96%

A-T-T-I-T-U-D-E
1+20+20+9+20+21+4+5 = 100%

In order to perform at 101%, we must look at the
L-O-V-E-O-F-G-O-D
12+15+22+5+15+6+7+15+4 = 101%

While Hard Work and Knowledge will get you close, and Attitude will get to success, it’s the Love of God that will put you over the top!

Here’s an invitation to attend the 7th Filipino Franchise Show.

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Do you want to go into business?  Whether you want to start a business from scratch or through franchising here’s your chance to examine over 130 small to medium size homegrown franchising and business opportunities at the 7th Filipino Franchise Show on September 19-21, 2008 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.

Presented by the ASSOCIATION OF FILIPINO FRANCHISER, INC, AFFI gathers the biggest and best Filipino Franchise Companies in the Food, Non-Food, and Service Industries.  Successful franchisers along with new and promising brands from the food, retail and service industries shall take center stage.  You will be able to meet with them face to face and learn from their own experiences.  Products, services, systems and technologies from the 80-strong AFFI membership will also be on display for the benefit of the public particularly those on the lookout for business opportunities.

This year’s theme - FRANCHISING EXPO & BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR SMEs - has been especially chosen to align this event with AFFI’S “KABUHAYANG PINOY MUNA” Advocacy. The three day exhibition is expected to be one of the biggest this year.

Franchising is a win-win situation for a budding, small entrepreneur. The franchisee is assured of a higher success rate compared to starting a business venture on his own. He is given a known brand, a tested business model, systems that are already proven effective and the logistical and marketing support from the franchiser critical in its survival. The franchisee puts in less initial capitalization and yet he avails of much-needed logistical, advertising, marketing and promotional support from the franchiser.  According to the actual statistics of AFFI, franchisees of AFFI-member companies enjoy a 98.6% SUCCESS rate, while that of start-up businesses experience an 85% FAILURE rate.