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Magandang Business Advise (MBA) for Entrepreneurs Program:
How to Start Your Business Seminar & Mentoring Workshop

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Level Up Key Negosyo Concepts and Principles and
Participate in Actual Business Mentoring!

Take part in the second run of Go Negosyo’s Magandang Business Advice (MBA) for Entrepreneurs Program. Regular Learning Fee is Two Thousand Pesos Only (PhP2,000.00 ONLY), inclusive of three seminar topics, Certificate of Attendance, mentorship by Go Negosyo Angelpreneurs and a chance to interact with likeminded individuals who are either aspiring to start their own enterprise or those who have already started and looking for ways to level up!

GO NEGOSYO MBA: NEGOSEM LEVEL UP!
Go Negosyo Magandang Business Advice (MBA) is one of the three programs under the Go Negosyo Academy. It is an output-based workshop focused on next-level actions of venture planning and venture initiation. It is the level up seminar for Negosyo Seminar Basics.

At the end of the seminar-workshop, the learner should be able to present a Business Plan and be enlightened and guided through actual critiquing and mentoring.

WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT THE PILOT RUN OF MBA
 Felt privileged to have attended the pilot run
 Super sulit!
 Thanks! God bless to successful entrepreneur
 Hope to have the opportunity to hear and participate again
 Mabuhay po kyo! Sana po ay dumami ang katulad ninyo upang madami png matulungan, nangangarap din pong maging kaisa sa inyong adhikain, Maraming Salamat po
 I’ve learned to streamline/ focus on my market niche, truly inspiring
 I was motivated to think out of the box
 Thank you for all the practical tips. Just the right balance between Dean Pax’s “strictness” and Prof. Reuel’s pagka-malumanay, God Bless!
 Highly encouraged for those starting and for those who would like to level up their businesses!

THE SCHEDULE
Magandang Business Advice is a two-day seminar workshop with the following schedule:

Dates : Session 1: June 13 (Wednesday), from 5:00PM – 9:30PM
Registration Starts at 4:00PM
Session 2: June 16 (Saturday), from 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Registration Starts at 8:00AM
Venue : Asian Institute of Management (AIM) Conference Center Manila

Address : Eugenio Lόpez Foundation Building, Joseph R. McMicking Campus
123 Paseo de Roxas, MCPO Box 2095, Makati City 1260, Metro Manila, Philippines

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
• Businesses that want to improve on operational processes and transactions.
• Growing businesses that need to re-organize and re-structure their business.
• Business owners who want to modernize their organization.
• Employees who want to put up their own business but don’t know where to start.
• Fresh graduates, first-time business venturers who are thinking of setting-up their own business.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
• Participate in the ‘coaching and mentoring system’ with Go Negosyo’s ANGELpreneurs during workshops.
• Share ideas with peers that are faced with similar issues.
• Determine related trends, opportunities and threats in developing a business idea.
• Learn how to direct and control your business operations in critical areas.
• Determine an appropriate business model for your intended business.
• Design key programs and policies for critical business areas.
• Optimize business processes and learn the best practices of different industries.

THE LEARNING FEE
• Early Bird rate (if paid before May 25 Friday) P1,800.00
• Regular Rate (if paid before the first session, June 13) P2,000.00
• Onsite Rate P2,300.00
• Student Rate (with valid school ID; graduate students not covered) P1,500.00

Registration fee is non-refundable.
The registration fee is for two sessions already.

FOR MORE INFORMATION
For more information about Go Negosyo MBA, call (02)637-9229, (02)637-9347 or visit www.gonegosyo.net and www.facebook.com/gonegosyoofficial.

DOWNLOARD PROGRAM, REGISTRATION FORM & FAQ SHEET
To download the REGISTRATION FORM, click HERE.
To download the WORKING PROGRAM, click HERE.
To download the FAQ SHEET, click HERE.

Prudencio Garcia, President of Mekeni Foods Corp. and Myrna Padilla, Founder of Myndtech Consulting were two of the winners of the OFW/Balikbayan Reputation Awards (OBRA), which was held last December 9 during the 8th Mega Balikbayan & OFW Expo, at the SM Megatrade Halls, SM Megamall.

Now on its third year, OBRA recognizes outstanding OFWs and Balikbayan models that our others can emulate as an inspiration to lead more meaningful lives. The awardees are categorized based on entrepreneurship, community building, positive character/deed, family building, and work ethics. Pruds and Myrna join six other awardees who are either current OFWs or balikbayans with at least two years experience working abroad.

Below are this year’s OBRA recipients:

Myrna Padilla, Outstanding Entrepreneur

Just to feed and ease their starvation, she scrabbled for some seaweeds and seashells at her early age. As she became a mother of two, their distressing situation triggered Myrna to work abroad as domestic helper. Though she’s not highly compensated, the family which she served was good to her. When they bought a computer for their son, she learned how to use the computer by herself. As soon as she got back in the country, she set up a small IT BPO Company. Her business became successful, as it paved her way out of poverty. It also became an avenue for her fellow Davaoenos to earn by working under her.

Randy Ahorro, Outstanding Entrepreneur

Sir Randy’s enthusiasm for sports leads him to start his business here in the Philippines. He was a factory worker at Taiwan, saving money for his future business. He worked for 8 years, seeking part time jobs such as selling of cellphone load and as a club bouncer. To quote, “The pay was good for the hard work you put in, but overseas work cannot be the end goal”. The company where he used to work faced a crisis which led to a massive lay-off, which lead him back to the Philippines. This opened an opportunity for him start the business he’s dreaming of – production of sports gear. He started the business in Mindoro with an initial investment of P200, 000 to produce sandals, camping bags, backpacks, and military paraphernalia. The competitors’ greater market share and other obstructions are not reasons for him to stop in pursuing his dream. Instead, his mind is determined in attaining success.

Ronaldo M. Velasco, Outstanding Community Builder

Mr. Ronaldo is a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineer graduate at MAPUA Institute of Technology and a board passer as Junior Mechanical Engineer. He worked at several companies here in the Philippines. He found his luck abroad, where he received some awards and citations. After 32 years in America and reaching his “American Dream”, he went back to the Philippines and decided to be a permanent “Balikbayan” and do mission work as his way of giving back and sharing his blessings. He founded Angel’s Mission Foundation Incorporated, which was renamed Ron Velasco’s Charity Mission with the objective of helping those indigent and needy people. His mission of helping others continues.

Gundelina Sale, Outstanding Community Builder

Ms. Gundelina is a typical mother dreaming of having a better future for her family. Being inspired by the success story of her colleagues abroad, she worked overseas as a domestic helper in Kuwait. After several years of service, Gulf War brought her back to the Philippines. She sought grants given to refugees like her that would help her start a new life. Soon, she became a part of OWWA, but found that her sentiments were not for the agency but for the OFWs. For that reason, she organized LABORDA in Benguet, which advocacy is to give continuous support to the OFWs and their family that they leave behind, as well as collaborating with other organizations with the same advocacy.

Rogelio San Andres, Outstanding in Positive Character/Deed

Mr. Rogelio is a Bachelor of Arts major in Political Science graduate at Lyceum of the Philippines. In order for him to pursue his college education, he has to sell food from house to house just to finance his necessities. After several years of working and after finishing his studies, he left the Philippines to work abroad. He served as a Land-Based, then as a Sea-Based OFW. During the time of his service, he gave extraordinary effort of bringing the best not only for him but as well for his fellow OFW and fellow Filipinos. Because of this and his other positive characteristics, he was awarded with different recognitions here and abroad. His story of success has been featured in different TV shows, and he serves as a spokesperson in different seminars.

Prudencio Garcia, Outstanding in Positive Character/Deed

Born second in a brood of five in Porac, Pampanga, Prudencio Garcia’s parents who are both teachers instilled in him and his brothers the value of hard work and valuing money wisely. He carried that trait as he grew up. Upon graduation, he began building his own life, starting as an external auditor which provided him experience. Soon after, he was able to work as a Project Monitoring / Planning Officer in Saudi Arabia in 1985, consistently rising above the ranks until he became an Audit Manager, a position which he enjoyed for six years until 1993. He was at the peak of his life as a professional in 1991 when the Mt. Pinatubo eruption occurred. Thousands of families are displaced, hunger ensued. Taking action, Pruds and the Filipino Group in Dammam established the “Tubo sa Tocino Para Sa Pinatubo Project”. The group would manufacture tocino and sell it to the Filipino community. Earnings from the project were sent to the City of San Fernando, Pampanga or directly to the Pinatubo evacuees at Balubad, Porac, where most of the evacuees are hosted.

During this time, Pruds received a letter from his father, urging him to go back and help his cabalens by expanding their family business. His Tatang’s letter moved him, as he was reminded that the reason why he was successful was because of the community. By providing employment, they are giving a chance for Kapampangans to rebuild their lives. At this point, he and his siblings heed their father’s call. He left Saudi Arabia to personally attend to his father’s request. Pooling their hard earned savings, Pruds and his brothers expanded Mekeni Meat Products into one of the biggest corporations in the country in food processing. The rest, as they say, is history.Pruds Garcia took the risk of giving up his comfortable life and losing everything he worked for in an attempt to rehabilitate the community where he grew. The strong sense of positivity in the face of calamity shows that he is beyond doubt an example worthy to be emulated by his fellow OFWs, where the spirit of bayanihan is greater than any amount of salary or comfort abroad.

Dr. Carlito Astillero, Outstanding Family Builder

Dr. Carlito spent 36 years as a Microbiology specialist at Al Mishary General Hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where he recently retired at the age of 73. During the time of his service abroad as an OFW he was given different citations, such as the “Most Outstanding OFW award in Saudi Arabia in 1990 and a Bagong Bayani Award in 1992. Because of his success, he found a way of sharing his blessings by helping his neighbors financially, as well as giving scholarships to his relatives and friends. Working for almost half of his life and going even beyond his retiring age is somewhat a proof of his love to his family and shows his purpose of re-assuring that there would be a great future for his family.

Engr. Francisco Aguilar, Jr., Outstanding in Work Ethics

Engr. Francisco received awards and citations from various organizations, which marks his success as an OFW. He spent more than a decade working in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. His success as an OFW because of his passion and dedication at work is manifested as he was featured at different TV shows and magazine articles. Currently, he is the President of Filipino Migrant Workers Group which helps our fellow countrymen who are dreaming of working abroad. With a proven track record of leadership, commitment and dedication to public service, he is the voice of the Overseas Filipino Workers.

Spreading the positive entrepreneurial spirit will never be as convenient as now, thanks to the Go Negosyo i-Van!

The i-Van is the product of a partnership between Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship and Isuzu Philippines Corporation, with Centro Manufacturing Corp. providing the van’s body. Receiving the keys last December 7 at The Last Chukker, Manila Polo Club were Joey Concepcion and Ramon Lopez, Go Negosyo’s Founding Trustee and Executive Director, respectively. Also present from Isuzu Philippines were Daisuke Inaba, Sales Department Manager; Buddy Burgos, Market Planning Manager; and Nora Liquido. Mr. Rommel Juan, Vice President for Sales and Marketing, was present in behalf of Centro Manufacturing Corp., the provider of the i-Van’s body assembly.

With its 16-18 seating capacity, this customizable service vehicle is perfect for out-of-town Negosems and seminars to transport speakers and equipment. It can carry up to 1.5 tons of cargo while consuming 12.9 kilometers per liter of gas under normal driving conditions, which is an impressive rate despite its capacity. In addition, the i-Van interior features individual, fabric-covered seats, covered floors, airconditioning system, and a four-speaker stereo. Its white exterior features a visible Go Negosyo logo that can be recognized from afar.

The Go Negosyo i-Van marks one of the first ventures between Isuzu and Go Negosyo. It is expected that in the coming months, Isuzu and Go Negosyo will bring Negosems at key Isuzu dealerships in the country.

Employees of Orchard Property Management Corporation (OPMC) were given an early Christmas treat as the OPMC administration partnered with the Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship to come up with an exclusive Negosem, which was held last December 1 at the RFM Auditorium, RFM Corporate Center in Mandaluyong City. This is the first exclusive Negosem that was organized between Go Negosyo antd OPMC, which seeks to encourage its employees to improve themselves and consider other means such as entrepreneurship to move forward in their lives.

The seminar was opened by Buddy Castro, OPMC’s Marketing and Training Manager, as the Regional Sales Manager Mike Arroyo and National Sales Manager Mary Ann Estacio offered their short words of encouragement. The employees were given a short background about Go Negosyo and its advocacy by its Executive Director Ramon Lopez, who explained that although not all people can be entrepreneurs, everyone can adapt the positive, entrepreneurial mindset. His presentation was succeeded by an inspiring message from Go Negosyo’s founding trustee Joey Concepcion. He acknowledged the factors that hinder most Filipinos from being successful is that they react negatively about his surroundings, which prevents them from seeing the countless opportunities that this country has.

Two of Go Negosyo’s Angelpreneurs presented their life stories to the audience to show that they are living examples of how a change in mindset can jumpstart a person’s efforts to success. Ping Sotto, one of the best self-help guru and motivational speakers in the country, shared how he and his wife were able to turn their lives around from mere employees to successful entrepreneurs. Meanwhile, “Laugh with God Today” author Michael Angelo Lobrin provided a humorous yet meaningful discourse on the importance of having a positive attitude towards entrepreneurship and life.

The session was capped with a short message from OPMC’s President Ed Tirona, who thanked everyone who participated in the seminar. He also wished that this would serve as the vehicle for his employees to continue to better themselves in attaining their goals in life. T-shirts from Go Negosyo and copies of Lobrin’s book were raffled off to lucky attendees.

Go Negosyo offers exclusive Negosems to organizations who wish to develop its workforce, or to adapt entrepreneurship as a form of corporate social responsibility (CSR) activity. To know more about how we can conduct an exclusive Negosem with your organization, you may call 637-9229 or 631-8101 for inquiries.

Around 5,000 OFWs and their immediate families came to participate in the 1st OFW and Family Summit, which was held at the World Trade Center tent last November 24, 2011. Presented by the Villar Foundation in partnership with the Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship – Go Negosyo, the summit seeks to empower OFWs by teaching the basic how-tos to move up in life through entrepreneurship.
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Fresh from the success of the Young Entrepreneurs Summit and the Region 5 leg of SME Negosyo Caravan in Masbate, Go Negosyo continues to inspire more and more Filipinos with the launch of its 7th book, “Go Negosyo’s 50 Inspiring Stories of Young Entrepreneurs”, which was held last October 20. Hundreds of people flocked at the Glorietta 5 Activity Center in Makati City to witness the occasion which was filled with music, cocktails, and book signing.

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More than 15,000 students, teachers, and entrepreneurs were inspired as they came and participated in the 2011 Young Entrepreneurs Summit, which was held last September 23 at the World Trade Center. With the theme “Be Smart. Be Enterprising.”, participants were treated to a day filled with fun and learning, as well as motivation to improve their lives through the means of entrepreneurship.

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Hapinoy Program from the Philippines recently won in the UN’s Project Inspire competition besting 400 social enterprises from all over the world. The winning project was determined by a combination of public votes and judges scores from the Grand Finals event last 24 August, 2011.
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Thank you for making this possible. We made it to the Forbes Philanthropists list.

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