(JULY 22, 2009) — After coming out with their first three books on negosyo inspiration, Go Negosyo presented the next steps for aspiring and budding entrepreneurs with its fourth book “GO NEGOSYO: 21 Steps on How To Start Your Own Business” in National Bookstore Rockwell.

“By getting this book, you start to build and reinforce your level of confidence in putting up a business. Although it may not assure success in a negosyo you enter, it will definitely give you a better change to succeed,” said Go Negosyo Guru and Founding Trustee Joey Concepcion.

“The challenge for people who want to start a business is the ‘getting started’ part. They have the fear, the so many questions on ‘how to’, and the usual questions on government red tape. This book will help you take that step and shrug of that fear,” he added.

Authored by this country’s most sought after entrepreneur-mentors Dean Francisco “Pax” Lapid and Efren “Ping” Sotto, this is a good follow-through for Go Negosyo after their first three books on inspiration. The authors share their vast experiences and their formula to business success in this user-friendly workbook. Aside from tips, the book also contains “mythbusting” anecdotes that will break poorly pre-conceived notions that prevent people from putting up their own business. It is a step-by-step guide and workbook for aspiring and starting entrepreneurs.

GO NEGOSYO: 21 Steps on How To Start Your Own Business also garnered testimonials and recommendations from different key figures in the private and government sectors, such as Press Sec. Cerge Remonde, Sec. Ace Durano of the Department of Tourism, Sec. Peter Favila of the Department of Trade and Industry, Sec. Jesli Lapus of the Department of Education, Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto, Socorro Ramos of National Bookstore, Tintin Bersola-Babao, Francisco Colayco, Andy Ferreria, Vivienne Tan, Bo Sanchez, among others.

“Nakakatuwa itong bagong libro ng Go Negosyo dahil talagang inilatag na ni Pax at ni Ping ang mga dapat pag-isipan at gawin upang simulan ang isang negosyo. Makakatulong ito sa may mga puso na magsimula ng kanilang negosyo. This book is a labor of love, and I would recommend this to all those who want to achieve their dreams, whether they are as young as a high school student or as young at heart as I am,” attested by Nanay Socorro Ramos.

During the launch, a book signing opportunity for the first three Go Negosyo books was also opened for the public. Featured entrepreneurs from the first, celebrity, and women editions of the books were present as well. They mingled, signed books and openly shared their stories to the negosyo enthusiasts.

Aside from the book launching, Go Negosyo also launched their newest program called the “Go Negosyo Angelpreneurs”. The Go Negosyo Angelpreneurs are seasoned entrepreneurship gurus and Go Negosyo mentors, who have the heart to educate and guide existing and budding entrepreneurs in their entrepreneurial journey. They will be the lead lecturers in the Negosyo Seminar Series that we intend to conduct around the country. These would be two-day seminars on the How-To’s in Entrepreneurship. These seminars will therefore complement the How-To book we have introduced to help micro and small negosyantes become more innovative, more strategic and smart.

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Gladys Reyes-Sommereux takes on new role as real-life entrepreneur

Reigning as one of the country’s most loved and much-sought after “kontrabidas” in primetime television, Gladys Reyes moves on to the next page of her career as an entrepreneur to become the “bida” of her own negosyo.

Adding to her list of roles and accomplishments, this mother of two now celebrates being the new host of the number 1 Negosyo show on TV, Go Negosyo, Kaya Mo!

As Go Negosyo also moves on to the next season of sharing the good news of entrepreneurship on television, Gladys will give it a new twist and bring a lighter perspective, hosting and sharing her own story and insights as a self-fulfilled entrepreneur.

“There is a different kind of fulfilment in running your own business. You have to give attention to every detail. I did not realize that I could be an entrepreneur until I became a mother. Nung una, siempre showbiz, may projects. Pero kapag nanay ka na, hindi mo pwede sabihin sa anak mo na yung gatas niya eh sa susunod na project na lang,” said Gladys . 

With the support from her husband, Christopher Roxas, and two growing kids, Gladys understands the need for a stable source of income. She knows well enough that the limelight she shares with thousands of other celebrities in the world of showbiz will not shine brightly for a lifetime. These are what prompted her to venture into entrepreneurship.

“I am grateful to the people who have supported me as an entrepreneur. If it were not to their persistent effort, I would have not learned a thing or two about running a business,” Gladys said.

Now, Glady’s is set to add another feather in her cap and this time, she takes on being the new host of a negosyo show. She joins the list of well-respected gurus and mentors in bringing the good news about entrepreneurship.

“This is another opportunity for me to show a different side of me. Siempre, marami ang nasanay sa akin bilang kontrabida. Ngayon, makikita naman nila ang isang Gladys Reyes na bida sa pagne-negosyo,” Gladys muses.

After three years and now moving on its 6th season, Go Negosyo, Kaya Mo! is an interactive TV-magazine show that features the inspiring successful stories of different entrepreneurs. Aside from the inspiration brought about the stories, the show also gives tips and lessons on the How-To’s and technical basics of entrepreneurship. GNKM airs every Saturday and Sunday on QTV 11 from 8-8:30 in the morning and with a replay on Sunday on NBN 4, at 9:15 in the evening.

Gladys will be relating with different types of entrepreneurs and experts in the field of entrepreneurship development. Among them are Dean Francisco “Pax” Lapid of Entrepreneurship School of Asia, Self-help Guru and HR Consultant Efren “Ping” Reyes, and Presidential Consultant for Entrepreneurship and Go Negosyo Guru and Founding Trustee Joey Concepcion.

“She is very effective as a host. She has the credibility and the negosyo flare to connect each and every aspiring and inspiring entrepreneur through our TV show. Gladys as an entrepreneur and host knows whereof she speaks. And that’s one important element we found in her that is why we got her on the show,” Joey Concepcion explained. “Gladys is already a TV icon from her Mara Clara days. Now, she shares her experience and relates with other entrepreneurs as one of the women negosyo icons,” Joey adds.

“Fun while learning. Yun ang basic message ng show. Yun ang magiging kakaiba kaya dapat abangan ng mga manunuod ang bagong Go Negosyo, Kaya Mo!”, Gladys said. “I thankful to Go Negosyo especially to Mr Joey Concepcion for believing in me not just as a TV host, but first and foremost as an entrepreneur.

Presently, Gladys is part-owner and also the endorser of her products, the KSA Magic. Her business offers a long line of beauty and whitening products that she herself uses. Joining the long list of Go Negosyo entrepreneur mentors, Gladys is also featured in the recently launched third book of Go Negosyo on 55 Inspiring Stories of Women Entrepreneurs. She joins the ranks of different micro, small, medium and large entrepreneurs featured in the book in bringing a story filled of inspiration, hard work, and hope to succeed in life through entrepreneurship.

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Go Negosyo named government banner program

By Marvin Sy
Updated May 08, 2009 12:00 AM



www.philstar.com

MANILA,
Philippines – With the country still confronting the effects of the
global financial crisis, President Arroyo has declared “Go Negosyo: Ang
Sagot sa Kahirapan” as the banner program of the administration.

An advocacy of the Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship (PCE), Go
Negosyo “encourages everyone to take charge and make the most of their
resources and abilities by utilizing and transforming these into viable
enterprises.”

Under Executive Order 793 issued by the President last month, the
membership of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development
Council (MSMED) chaired by the Secretary of Trade and Industry has also
been expanded.

“Part of the 10-point program of the administration is to create
six- to 10-million jobs and support three million entrepreneurs. There
is a need to integrate government-private sector efforts in developing
MSMEs,” it said.

Now that Go Negosyo has become the banner program of the
administration, the President also consolidated the entire MSME
development and promotion campaign under one banner to be called simply
“Negosyo” as she encouraged local officials to become Negosyo champions.

Headed by its founding trustee, Jose Ma. Concepcion III of RFM, the
PCE promotes Go Negosyo through forums, multi-media campaigns, books
and other printed materials.

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Behind every Successful Woman is A Story.

Sometimes, all it takes to launch the business of your dreams is a little inspiration.

Meet the women who overcame obstacles and steered their negosyos to success. Have your books signed by Nanay Coring, Cong. Cynthia Villar, and other iconic women entrepreneurs.

MARCH 31, 2009

6 PM

Glorietta 5 National Bookstore

Ayala Avenue, Makati City

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Go Negosyo introduces vegetable-based noodles

IN A BID to minimize spoilage of vegetables and provide additional
livelihood and income opportunities to farmers, Go Negosyo and the
Benguet State University collaborated to develop a vegetable-based
canton noodles and make them commercially available.

Yesterday, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo launched canton noodles
made from vegetables that would otherwise have gone to waste. The
launching was held at the Dagonoy Public Market in San Andres, Manila.

The President, in her Monday’s State of the Nation Address, extolled Go
Negosyo for partnering with government programs to “unleash the
entrepreneurial spirit” and provide mentorship to aspiring
entrepreneurs. The President reiterated her message and likewise
expressed gratitude to all those who worked behind the success of Proud
Harvest.

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