5 Entrepreneurial Tips for Multi-Level Marketers, Direct Sellers and Real Estate Brokers

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Business Class Podcast

The 3 careers mentioned in the title have one thing in common, they are all self-employed and solo entrepreneurs. In the recent article by Dr. Villegas of The University of Asia and the Pacific, he stated that 28.8% of the Philippine population are self-employed (part of which are the solo entrepreneurs like ML Marketers, Direct Sellers & Real Estate Brokers). Just imagine the amount of taxes being contributed by these people. That being said, they must recognize that they have a big responsibility to the society. And since they are a big help to they society, they must be able to sustain and grow their business. Continue reading →

7 Effective Entrepreneurial Management Tips for Small Businesses

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Business Class Podcast

Entrepreneurship used to be a gut feel game. But schools like University of Asia and the Pacific, Ateneo ME program, MINT College and Business short course provider, Innove have put a science behind the entrepreneurial process. And because of this, it is easier to put your big dreams to reality.

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Questions that lead to innovation

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Business Class Podcast

Oscar Wilde said “When you assume, you make an ass out of u and me”.

The word innovation is from the Latin word innovatus which means stemming from. In other words innovation is an improvement of something. In the world of business, the innovative products are an improvement of an existing product. All of the innovations we see today are derived from the needs of customers, this is called market innovation. An example of innovation is the business model of Michael Dell. It used to be that computers are sold as a package. You buy the whole thing from the maker and you can not choose the part that comes with it. Michael Dell realized that there are customers who want to customize the parts of their computers based on their needs and budget. So in his dorm room, he started selling “Build you Own” computers.

For an idea to be considered an innovation, it must make the life of the user easier compared to what he or she is currently using, and accepted by the general market.

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A Must Knowledge for Entrepreneurs

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Business Class Podcast

Success is part knowledge, work, faith and luck. But if you do not consider yourself very lucky then try increasing on the others. In this post I will focus on knowledge. Many entrepreneurs attribute their success to knowledge, maybe from school or experience. There are 5 things you need to know so that you can increase your chance of becoming successful. Continue reading →

5 Personal Branding Tips for Freelance Entrepreneur

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Business Class Podcast

When you are new in the business, its really going to be an uphill climb. You have few resources and still building a good reputation to your customers. A good reputation is the building block of a strong business. Here are a few tips on how to create a brand for yourself. Continue reading →