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Go Negosyo Academy: MBA Managing Enterprising Families

Wednesday, May 29th, 2013

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The Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship – Go Negosyo and ACE Center for Entrepreneurship and Management Education invite you to attend a program on the Dynamics of Enterprising Families.

The program offers a fresh perspective on family corporations, and how these should go from being a family enterprise to being enterprising families. Listen to the country’s top management speakers Dr. Alejandrino “Andy” J. Ferreria and Mr. Ricardo “Ricky” H. Mercado and learn about The Nature of Family Corporations, Successful Models of Enterprising Families, Sustaining the Family Enterprise…and many more!

The learning fee is Php 7,500.00 (inclusive of snacks, materials, and a Certificate of Attendance), but we are offering discounted rates for registrants who will sign up on or before July 10! 

For more information, please contact: 

Rose Peralta at 637.9229 / 637.9347

See you there!

Go Negosyo Academy: MBA Marketing & Innopreneurship

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013

Register: MBA Program on Marketing & Innopreneurship

The Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship – Go Negosyo is launching its Magandang Business Advice on Marketing & Innopreneurship in Cebu, Davao, NAGA, Lipa, AND PAMPANGA! 

 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

It shall be a four-hour training on marketing and innopreneurship intended for micro, small and medium entrepreneurs in the Philippines. Participants are expected to gain insights and practical strategies on marketing and the importance of innovation in any entrepreneurial endeavor.

 

ABOUT THE MENTOR

GoNegosyo Angelpreneur. Successful Entrepreneur and Chairman/Vice Chair/Director of 12 corporations. Bestselling Author of 13 bestselling marketing, sales and entrepreneurship books, the most awarded business educator in the Philippines (Agora ’94, TOYM ’01, TOYP World ’02 , AME Lifetime Achievement ’07, World Brand Leadership ’09 ), took advanced marketing and innovation programs at the MIT Sloan, Kellogg, Wharton and London Business School.

 

LEARNING FEE

Learning fee is One Thousand Five Hundred Pesos Only (P1,500.00) to include the registration fee, one (1) GoNegosyo book (8 Simple Secrets of Raising Entrepreneurs or 21 Steps to Start Your Own Business), and Certificate of Completion.

Participants to be referred/endorsed by the DTI PO/RO is entitled to a discounted rate of One Thousand Two Hundred Pesos Only (P1,200.00). Same discount is extended to students and teachers (with valid ID).

 

HOW TO REGISTER

There are two ways to register:

  1. Fill up the Confirmation Slip then fax (02 6377873 or email (gonegosyoacademy.pce@gmail.com) together with the deposit slip.
  2. Sign up online:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1z_ksg2bQ-5WC-JrfbcHzw9LhdO-Mm0uUObmL4zHLHv0/edit

 

HOW TO PAY

Payment is made through bank deposit. All participants are required to write in their deposit slips the phrase “For MBA Marketing [Name of Place]” below the stated amount before making the deposit.

BANK DETAILS:

BANK: BDO / PIONEER HIGLAND BRANCH

ACCOUNT NAME: Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship Foundation Inc.

SAVINGS: 485-0088492

 

TERMS & CONDITIONS

In case of Refunds, cancellation, and substitution:

  • Refunds will be honored if we received a written notice of cancellation 30 days prior to the event and must be emailed at gonegosyoacademy.pce@gmail.com.
  • Cancellation received less than 30 days prior to the event will be charged 20% of the total learning investment fee while those received one (1) week prior will be charged 50%.
  • Refund is unacceptable made for cancellations after the stated deadline.
  • Substitution is possible but only upon the advice of the original attendee. The original participant can email the details of the representative.
  • Reminder: As proof of payment, please present your deposit slip at the registration booth.

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION

For questions and clarifications, you may contact Go Negosyo at 02 6379229 or 02 6318101 loc 7106 and look for Kits Samaniego and Rose Peralta, or you may email gonegosyoacademy.pce@gmail.com.

 

DOWNLOAD

Program Primer HERE.

Confirmation Slip HERE.

BE THE BIG BOSS SUMMIT: Strategies of a Champion Entrepreneur on July 26!

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013

BE THE BIG BOSS SUMMIT
Strategies of a Champion Entrepreneur

Date : July 26, 2013

Time : 10:00AM – 6:00PM

Venue : PSE Auditorium

 

Program Overview

A whole day conference focused on the 10 Strategies of a Champion Entrepreneur. The learning event will take you to your entrepreneurial journey that will be experiential, engaging and educational. We are featuring the “Be the Big Boss Summit” to showcase the “10 Strategies of a Champion Entrepreneur” book that will equip you with the right technical and strategic steps for your business, and case studies that are derived from real stories of other Filipino champion entrepreneurs.

This conference aims to increase the learning of the Filipino’s on entrepreneurship, be a source of inspiration for countless of entrepreneurs, and aspiring ones, and to provide a level of expectation for every individual engaging on entrepreneurship.

Learning Objectives

The participants will greatly learn the following:

10 successful entrepreneurial strategies that is practical and doable.
Be equipped with right tools and knowledge to maintain and expand your business.
Increase your NQ (“Negosyante Quotient”) by providing you an Entrep Champ workshop kit.
Design, plan, and execute steps in creating your own business by applying entrepreneurship, leadership principles and technical champion entrepreneurship skills.
Opportunity to engage with the Entrep Champ models featured in the book as you learn how they applied these strategies in their entrepreneurial journey.

Learning Perks

Opportunity to meet and engage with Entrep Champ models featured in the book.
Free book and book signing with the chief speaker and author of the 10 Strategies of a Champion Entrepreneur.
Be the first five (5) to be coached for one month by the Entrep Champ.

Program/Module Outline

A bird’s eye view of the whole day seminar.

Part I – 2013 Negosyo Outlook for 2013.

A Comprehensive Economic Platform for Businesses in the Philippines

  • Negosyo economic profile & perception. Your “negosyo” impact on the economy & what investment decisions to make and avoid.
  • Negosyante Mid-year Forecast relevant to the economic growth, inflation, exchange rates, external sectors, fiscal & monetary policies, short term and year long effects, and more.

Part II – The Ten (10) Strategies of a Champion Entrepreneur

Strategy #1: C2C Crisis turned to Cash

Strategy #2: Dare to be Different

Strategy #3: Dip your Hand

Featured Guest: Mr. Ronald Pineda, F&H

Note: For confirmation.

Strategy #4: Benchmark and Hit the Mark

Strategy #5: Innovate the Plate

Strategy #6: Maximize Technology

Strategy #7: Expand on Surplus

Strategy #8: Collaborate, Cooperate = Co-Opportunity

Strategy #9: Lifestyle Check

Featured Guest: Mr. Chinkee Tan, Wealth Coach

Strategy #10: Share the Pie

Featured Guest: Mr. GJ Jimenez, Banapple

Note: For confirmation

Opportunity to engage with the Entrep Champ models featured in the book, as you learn how they applied these strategies in their entrepreneurial journey.

Nurture Spa (Ms. Cathy Brillates Turvill)— | Mang Inasal (Edgar “Injap” Sia) | The Generics Pharmacy (Benjamin Liuson)  | Zen Zest (Michelle Asence)  | Folded and Hung (Ronald Pineda)  | The French Baker (Johnlu Kua)  | Colleczione C2 (Joey Qua)  | Sagrex Foods (Ferdinand Maranon)  | Mekeni (Prudencio Garcia)  | Vivian Sarabia Optical (Dr. Vivian Sarabia)  | Li’l People Enterprises (Mary Grace Santos)  | Ehje’s Peanut Butter (Jennilyn Antonio)  | Mercato Central (RJ Ledesma)  | Salt and Light Ventures (Ardy Roberto)  | Echostore (Pacita “Chit” Juan)  | Hapinoy (Benigno “Bam”Aquino IV and Mark Ruiz)  | R.A. Gapuz Foundation (Ricarte “Ray” A. Gapuz) — | Go Negosyo

Part III – CHAMP & Closing

  • Book signing

Methodology

Our modules are collaborations of theoretical and experience-based learning approaches, filled with workshops and practical applications to meet your individual and organizational needs.

Value Proposition

Entrep Champ Kit (Strategies of A Champion Entrepreneur Book, ID, Pen), Certificate, and snacks.

Who should attend?

CEO’s, company Presidents, aspiring entrepreneurs, franchisees, franchisors, OFW’s, retirees, home makers, educators, students, and anyone who desire to engage in business and aspiring to solidify and expand their business.

Learning Investment

Platinum Rate : Php 2,000 (+12% VAT)

Entrep Kit and free book

VIP/Premium seat

Gold Rate : Php 1,500 (+12% VAT)

Entrep Kit and free book

Early Bird Rate (until ________, 2013 only)

Student Rate : Php 500

Entrep Kit

Speakers Profile

PAULO M. TIBIG, Entrep Champ

  • Motivational Speaker
  • Entrepreneurship Advocate
  • Go Negosyo Angelpreneur
  • Regular Resource Person – TV & Radio
  • 2005 Top Ten Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneur Magazine
  • 2007 Teenpreneur Challenge Winning Mentor (Entrepreneurs School of Asia)
  • 2008 Nokia Mobile Entrepreneur Awards Finalist
  • CEO and President – VCargo Worldwide
  • President – Crown Gas
  • President – Orange Haul Inc.
  • President (2009-2011), Association of Filipino Franchisers Inc. (AFFI)
  • President (2009-2011), Bataan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BACCII)
  • Director (2010-2016), Freeport Area of Bataan
  • Honorary Member, Young Entrepreneurs Society (Worldwide)
  • Best Selling Author of “Strategies of a Champion Entrepreneur”, 10 Guidelines for your Entrepreneurial Journey Towards Success

“It takes a good man to prevent a catastrophe, but it takes an entrepreneur to make an opportunity out of it. The successful entrepreneur has an eye for things like these. This book does not only profile the winning features of a champion entrepreneur but it actually teaches the principles on how to develop the ability to become one. I love the practical exercises contained in this book. Any one and everyone should have a copy of this book.”

~ Francis Kong (Author/Broadcaster/Columnist/Entrepreneur)

“Learn 10 strategies that are practical, easy to read, and easier to relate with. I recommend the book of Paulo Tibig.”

~ Josiah Go (Chairman & Chief Marketing Strategist, Mansmith and Fielders, Inc. and Bestselling author of the We Entrepreneurs)

Kudos to Paulo for this first educational material for all our aspiring entrepreneurs. It is a real guide for start up entrepreneurs to know what’s important in business and to avoid the pitfalls and misconceptions in sustaining a negosyo.

~ Joey Concepcion (Founder, Go Negosyo)

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REGISTER BY CLICKING ON THIS LINK: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG96Y0hMeHNua3o5a0xDSlJOdzdqRkE6MA#gid=0

Go Negosyo to host the 2nd Filipino Technopreneurship Summit

Thursday, December 6th, 2012

True to its commitment of building the Philippines as an entrepreneurial nation, the Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship – Go Negosyo is holding its 2ND FILIPINO TECHNOPRENEURSHIP SUMMIT (FTSii) on JANUARY 21, 2013, MONDAY at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.

This Summit is centered on reinforcing the entrepreneurial spirit of the Filipino people by engaging them in the powerful realm of technology. The summit above all else aspires to inspire future Filipino technopreneurs who will harness and maximize the powerful duo of technology and entrepreneurship for one’s economic empowerment and as an important contribution to the nation. The event also aims to enjoin the participants to develop a positive change in their mindset, and empower them with relevant entrepreneurship tools and concepts as their key to success.

This sectoral summit is to be conducted, following the overwhelming success of the first three Go Negosyo Women Entrepreneurship Summits with 60, 000 participants combined and the first three Youth Entrepreneurship Summit participated in by almost 35, 000 participants since 2010.

The 2nd Go Negosyo Filipino Technopreneurship Summit is a one-day event that will feature different topics on technopreneurship in the form of inspiring keynote addresses and plenary forums. The event is expected to feature Filipino technopreneurs who were able to make it big in the borderless and ever-dynamic world of technology, even those who conquer Silicon Valley proving to the world Filipino ingenuity and technology-savvyness. The event will also highlight business models by featuring successful techno-enterprises in the fields of mobile applications, wireless applications, software development, game design and development, ecommerce, website development and even blogging, in the hope to empower the future generation.

The event aims to gather students, teachers and young and working professionals in the hope to give them a glimpse of Filipino technopreneurship which is a fairly untapped sector which can still be maximized for our collective gain as a nation.

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Go Negosyo is reserving 500 SEATS for Participants who are Non-Students & Non-Teachers.

Registration fee is worth Five Hundred Pesos (P500.00) which will already cover for lunch, PM snack and a Certificate of Participation. Participants (non-students and non-teachers only) should reserve a slot by filling up the online registration database. Payment should be made to the Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship Foundation, Inc. under Account Number 4850-088-492. To slot verification, the deposit slip should be sent via fax (637.7874) or via e-mail (FTSii.gonegosyo@gmail.com) (Subject: FTSiiPayment_NAME). REGISTRATION IS EXTENDED UNTIL THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2013.

Interested College Students & Teachers may get in touch with the FTSii Secretariat through Ms. Rose Peralta (NCR schools) or Ms. Andel Reyes (Non-NCR schools) at 637.9229 or 637.9347. Schools are sent official invitation letters addressed to the College or University President. While the invitation is open to everyone, we would like to prioritize students of the following courses: Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Advertising, Community, Business and Entrepreneurship.

Interested Institutional Partners may get in touch with Go Negosyo’s Programs Development Officer Jap Uminga at 637.9229 or via e-mail (jap.pce@gmail.com).

Interested Media Partners may get in touch with Go Negosyo’s Marga Antonio at 637.9347 or via e-mail (marga.pce@gmail.com).

Interested Sponsors may get in touch with Go Negosyo’s Marketing Officer Carie Babasa at 637.9229 or via e-mail (cariebabasa.pce@gmail.com).

For more information, visit www.gonegosyo.net/ftsii

Be at the 2nd OFW and Family Summit on November 22!

Wednesday, November 14th, 2012

Following the resounding success and the positive feedback from the OFWs and their families last year, Villar Foundation and Go Negosyo will hold the 2nd OFW and Family Summit on November 22, 2012 at the World Trade Center, Pasay City.

This one-day event aims to provide various business opportunities for the OFWs and their families, with the thrust for proper management and investment of their hard-earned resources. Moreover, the summit aspires to encourage entrepreneurship among OFWs and provide the vehicle for them to spot business breaks that fit their interests and skills. This will be avenue for them to network with business owners, franchise holders, and other groups that can help them start their own business.

Register online by clicking here.

Go Negosyo, Chinoy TV Holds Chinoypreneur Day

Monday, October 8th, 2012

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Making its mark in the Philippine entrepreneurial advocacy, the first Chinoypreneur Day was organized last September 1 at the Muelle de Binondo, Manila. The Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship – Go Negosyo was a major partner of the Chinoypreneur Challenge 2012, together with Mansmith, Philippine Franchising Association (PFA) and Association of Filipino Chinese Students (AFICS) in spearheading the Chinoypreneur Day.

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As part of their commitment in providing entrepreneurship education to more than a thousand micro negosyantes, students, and aspiring entrepreneurs for free, the organizers gathered experts and guest speakers like Tan Ching, President of Federation of Filipino–Chinese Chambers of Commerce & Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII); Samie Lim, Chairman Emeritus of Philippine Franchise Association and Chairman of FrancorpPhils.; Josiah Go, Chairman of Mansmith and Fielders Inc.; and Randell Tiongson, Personal Finance Expert. 


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Furthermore, Let’s Go Negosyo Angelpreneurs participated on the said event by sharing their time and expertise in guiding the participants in their entrepreneurial journey. They were Paulo Tibig, President of VCargo and Michael Angelo Lobrin, Author of Laugh with God Today.Additionally, Roy Aguila, Business Development Manager of Multiply.com and Jan Michael M. Cabral, SME Channel Partner Relationship Manager of Meralco SME Business Group also shared how entrepreneurs can maximize their resources for their operations.


The highlighted forum in the program featured young inspiring and successful entrepreneurs Reymont Choachuy of Sams Everything On Stick and Tea101, Ifore Yu of Chicken Charlie, Krishna Alejandrino of Junior Achievement of the Philippines Inc.(JAPI), Kim Lato of Kimstore, Willen Ma of Masuki and Olivia Limpe of Asian Dragon. During the said forum, Raymont Choa Chuy shared how misfortunes became his motivations.  Ifore Yu discussed how his courage transformed things on him. Krishna Alejandrino highlighted how youth can be powerful by sharing what they do in JAPI. Kim Lato inspired the participants how being young can never be a hindrance to successful enterprise like Kimstore. Furthermore, Willen Ma highlighted how love in her family became the secret ingredient of their mami in Masuki.

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According to Alvin Kingson Tan, chairman of the said event and President of Fil-Chi Media Productions Inc., the activity aimed to encourage youth to do business and be able to participate in nation building. He highlighted that there are many doors to business opportunities and the participants must be active to take them.


President Ron Andre Lim of AFICS also expressed his gratitude for the success of the event and mentioned in his speech that it is there hope for the event to be useful and interesting for the participants. Relatively, Communications and Special Projects Officer Monica Ramirez of PCE discussed on the latest Philippine economic situation in relation to how this country becomes a nation of entrepreneurs.


The Chinoypreneur Day was a series of whole-day seminar on the entrepreneurship. This project presented an entrepreneurship education to Chinoy / Filipino that will empower them with more relevant concepts and approaches to succeed in their businesses and plans in life as contribution in building the nation.

UP-JPIA Mounts 2nd Calle Bistro

Monday, October 8th, 2012

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University of the Philippines – Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (UP-JPIA), Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship – Let’s Go Negosyo and Eton Centris conducted the Calle Bistro, the overnight food bazaar of 2012, last September 15 at Eton Centris, Quezon City. Despite the rainy night, the event had been composed of 45 food stalls and 5 non-food stalls.

The second year of food bazaar Calle Bistro gathered local and foreign cuisines in the metro catering to food enthusiasts of different ages to unwind, socialize and explore the rich oriental and western flavours. It also aimed to assist budding food retail brands and enterprises in promoting their products and to provide a one of a kind food socialization experience.

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According to Calle Bistro’s Project Chairperson and Marketing Financial Project Team’s Vice Chairperson Francis Louie Karunungan, Calle Bistro also helped the business students of UP to develop their entrepreneurial skills and showcase them to everyone.

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Furthermore, live bands were also present to serenade the visitors. These performers were Soulpage, Grancore, Blindnotes, From the Author, Chast Grace Clarisa, and the UP Music Circle. There were also fun games and raffle draws for the food enthusiasts.

Catch the 2nd Negosyo Sa Barangay Entrepreneurship Development Training

Monday, July 9th, 2012

“Kapag Barangay ay kikilos, pag-unlad ng Bayan ay lubos!”

Metro Manila (July 4, 2012) - As part of President Noynoy Aquino’s 16-point agenda which include the development of the Entrepreneurial Pinoy, the Department of Trade and Industry-Philippine Trade Training Center (DTI-PTTC), Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship-Go Negosyo (PCE) and the Center for Future Leadership, Inc. (CFL), in cooperation with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) will be holding the 2nd Negosyo sa Barangay Entrepreneurship Development Training for Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) members and officials.

The training aims to inspire, teach and change mindsets to enable our kababayans in the grassroots level to develop and implement their very own entrepreneurship programs right in their own barangays and communities with the goal of empowering them through entrepreneurship.

Hear Go Negosyo Angelpreneurs such as Prof. Reuel Virtucio, Prof. Jorge Wieneke and Dean Francisco “Pax” Lapid share their expertise and experience in establishing successful businesses, listen to motivational speakers like Br. Michael Angelo Lobrin and Mr. Francis Kong and simulate business ideas with the DTI-PTTC Training Team.

The Visayas Cluster training will be held at the Boracay Ecovillage Resort and Convention Center, Malay, Aklan on September 13-16, 2012, while the Mindanao Cluster Training will be held at the Pryce Plaza Hotel and Convention Center, Carmen Hill, Cagayan de Oro City on November 8-11, 2012.

Past Negosyo Sa Barangay Entrepreneurship Development Trainings have been well participated by Local Chief Executives, officials and members of Barangays and SKs, as well as municipal and provincial staff nationwide who have committed in implementing their respective Barangay Entrepreneurship Action Plans.

This training is in accordance with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Memorandum Circular No. 2012-41 signed by the Honorable Secretary Jesse M. Robredo.

For inquiries, interested participants may contact the Negosyo Sa Barangay Secretariat thru telephone number (02) 383-3154, mobile numbers (0906) 307-7557 and (0929) 892-7797 or email address negosyosabarangay@gmail.com or fax number (02) 948-5878.

Participants may also visit the official Negosyo Sa Barangay Facebook page at www.facebook.com/negosyosabarangay for more information.

Contact:
Mark Gregor A. Cabuloy, Project Director
mark_adriatico@msn.com
(0917) 430-4201

Go Negosyo Concludes 2nd MBA

Wednesday, June 20th, 2012

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Successfully leveling up the Negosyo Seminar (NegoSem) as part of the commitment to provide entrepreneurship education to Filipino entrepreneurs, the Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship – Go Negosyo held its two-day seminar-workshop Magandang Business Advice (MBA) at the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) Conference Center Manila last July 13 and 16.

The MBA is one of the three programs under the Go Negosyo Academy that focuses on next-level actions of venture planning and initiation. Unlike the NegoSem, participants are required to present an output as a product of their learning. A mix of aspiring entrepreneurs and small negosyantes made up the participants during the two-day run.

Go Negosyo Angelpreneurs, or mentors to entrepreneurs, shared their invaluable time and knowledge in the event. They were Mr. Ramon Lopez (Executive Director, Go Negosyo), Dean Francisco Lapid (former dean, Entrepreneurs School of Asia), Mr. Ardy Roberto (Salt & Light Ventures Co-Founder), Prof. Reuel Virtucio (Vice-President, Punla sa Tao Foundation) and Prof. Ning Lagman (Chairman, Credit Rating and Investor Services of the Philippines).

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During the first day, Ardy Roberto talked about setting one’s mindset to find one’s passion in life and converting it as the ultimate reason in treading the entrepreneurial path. Dean Pax Lapid discussed the basics of spotting business opportunities, while Prof. Reuel Virtucio detailed the steps on conceptualizing and selling a product.

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The second day started with the Pilipinas: Now Na! forum, which aims to expose the participants to the life and challenges of an entrepreneur. Mr. Rommel Juan of Binalot, Mr. Tommany Tan of Fern C and Mr. Federico Moreno of Ystilo Salon were featured as panelists, with Executive Director Mon Lopez serving as the moderator. Right after the forum is the individual mentoring session, where each participant was given the chance to consult directly with the angelpreneurs.

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Towards the end of the MBA, three participants presented their own business plans, where the panelists actively gave their comments. These are Edgardo Tengco (photobooth), Louanne Mae Calipayan (Crafty Custom Toppers), and Berna Rabe Cruz (Tanalot Foot and Body Massage).

Participants were happy with the seminar. They have given encouraging remarks, such as:

-Good job!!! Sobrang sulit ng seminar na ito. I’ve learned a lot. Thank you and God bless…
-Though we were not given enough time to answer the assignment, it made us realize the businesses that we really want to do.
- It was a great experience. Hope to attend more soon. You have a great vision for the future of the country.

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With the success of the MBA, Go Negosyo is planning to improve the program further to cater to specific issues in entrepreneurship. Watch out for the next MBA!

Go Negosyo Visits Samal Island, Completes NSB 1st Run

Thursday, April 26th, 2012

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Completing the first run of the Negosyo sa Barangay Entrepreneurship Development Program, Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship Go Negosyo conducted the Mindanao leg in Camp Holiday Resort, Samal Island in Davao from April 19 to 22. Negosyo sa Barangay is a project of the Center for Future Leadership, Department of Trade and Industry – Philippine Trade Training Center and Go Negosyo.

The entrepreneurship training was attended by 500 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Officials coming from different parts of Mindanao including Surigao del Sur, Agusan del Sur, Zamboanga del Norte, Misamis Oriental, Misamis Occidental, Saranggani, to name just a few. Also in attendance were delegates from Luzon’s Mindoro.

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Go Negosyo Angelpreneurs who served as resource speakers were Laugh with God Today’s author Mr. Michael Angelo Lobrin (Prospect of a Nation of Entrepreneurs), Salt and Light Ventures’ Mr. Ardy Roberto (Who is an Entrepreneur?), Go Negosyo 21 Steps to Start Your Own Business’ author Dean Pax Lapid (Business Basics: From Inception to Conception to Expansion), Go Negosyo’s Executive Director Mr. Ramon Lopez (Marketing Strategies in the Barangay), Punla sa Tao Foundation’s Vice President Mr. Reuel Virtucio (Wag Praning, Mag-Business Planning!), Let’s Go Foundation’s Executive Director Mr. Carlo Calimon (Microentrepreneurship), and Colayco Foundation for Education, Inc.’s Executive Director Mr. Armand Bengco (Practical Steps to Financial Freedom).

Other speakers included Manok Mabuhay Foundation’s Mr. Victor Madlangbayan (Empleyo o Negosyo?) and DTI Bureau of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development’s Management Services Division’s Officer-in-Charge Ms. Ma. Victoria Magkalas (Barangay Micro-Business Enterprise).

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Likewise, entrepreneurship workshops which were aimed at engaging the participants were conducted by DTI PTTC alongside raffle draws and entertainment numbers by ASAP’s Princess Velasco and TV5’s Morisette Amon, and Gerald Santos.

The Samal training followed the Baguio and Bohol runs in Luzon and Visayas, completing the program on basics of entrepreneurship for Barangay and SK Officials. The Negosyo sa Barangay: Next Level is scheduled this year in Palawan (Luzon), Boracay Island (Visayas) and Camiguin Island (Mindanao).

For more information about the level up NSB training, you may get in touch with the Center for Future Leadership at (02) 383-3154. JPCU