The Trade Advertising Exhibitions and Conventions International, Inc. (TRADECON, INC.) in cooperation with the Franchise Institute of the Philippines (FIP) headed by Mr. Antonio “Butz” Bartolome, Franchise Guru of the Philippines, will be staging the 3rd PHILIPPINE SME & FRANCHISE EXPO 2011 (PHILSME 2011).
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WOMEN CONNECT: WOMEN TO WOMEN MENTORING PART 2
By: Women’s Business Council of the Philippines (WBCP)’

NOVEMBER 8, 2011, TUESDAY, 8:30 AM—5:30 PM,
PHILIPPINE TRADE AND TRAINING CENTER
(ROXAS BLVD. COR. SEN. GIL PUYAT), PASAY CITY
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Bannered by the support of GMA Network and the Philippine Daily Inquirer, the 11th Noel Bazaar Series aim to support the following beneficiaries: GMA Kapuso Foundation, Associate Missionaries of Assumption and Bantayog ng mga Bayani Foundation.
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It is a fact that majority of the businesses in the Philippines are SME based. By definition small is categorized with asset of Php. 3,000,001 to Php. 15,000,001 and having between 10 to 99 employees. On the other hand Medium is classified as Php. 15,000,001 to Php. 100,000,000 with 100 to 199 people. Many agencies be it government, private and NGOs are focused in helping the SMEs. There is always a constant need to nurture this sector, as it will spell a robust economy aside from the creation of employment.
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“Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.”
- Steve Jobs

Book your seats to the 12th ALS and discover…
…how CEO, Joey Concepcion is turning threats into opportunities through innovation and intrapreneurship
…how to avoid the pitfalls of managing innovation with Prof Rene Domingo
…how to create a learning organization mindset of innovation with Henry Tenedero
…the MIT Innovation Lab way of thinking with Illac Diaz
…how to create a continuous flow of innovative products and services through consumer insighting with Dr Ned Roberto…and more!

July 27, 2011 | 8:45am-5:30pm
- One whole day of leadership wisdom
New World Hotel, Makati City

To book your seats: Email inquiry@saltandlight.ph or call Oasis or Juliet at 8132703/32 for more details!
Download registration form here.

With growing demand for small business opportunities that would provide self-employment, PhilEvents Management & Advertising Co., one of the top integrated events management company in the Philippines, will proudly organize the 1st Philippine Home Based Business & Career Summit 2011 (PHBBACS). The said summit will enhance and improve the businesses and revenues of the retailers, entrepreneurs, industries, and companies.

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I am a Changemaker, a social enterprise business plan competition which awards seed money of Php 100,000 directly to the best social enterprise idea that best meets our criteria.

I Am a Changemaker is open to Filipinos aged 16 to 28 years old. There will be four (4) winners to represent Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao, and NCR.
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Three-day Exhibit of Agricultural Products developed through the interventions of the three Rural Development Agencies: Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).

The Agrikultura Trade Fair will be conducted on 24-26 June 2011 (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) at the Megatrade Halls 2 and 3 of SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City.
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Franchising remains the easiest and most popular route of going into entrepreneurship in the Philippines. With success stories of low investment rates and high returns, Filipinos look at franchising as their ticket to financial security.

But is franchising really for you?
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