Go Negosyo Forum at the Grand International Celebrity & Charity Bazaar

November 21, 2009
2:00 PM
World Trade Center Halls B and C

Title: How to Become a Successful Entrepreneur

Panelists:
Ramon Lopez, Go Negosyo
Tina Vitas, Sarsarap Sauces
Cory Quirino, Beauty and Wellness expert
Ambie Bulos, Learning Curve
Jennilyn Antonio, Ehje’s Peanut Butter

The bazaar will benefit the scholars of Bantay Bata and Shepherd of the Hill Orphanage

For inquiries, please call
Ms. Ma. Concepcion Bersola or Ms. Kris de Guzman
931-0852
0919-622-2498

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SIMPLE AND PRACTICAL MARKETING STRATEGIES FOR YOUR NEGOSYO!

Who should attend this event?

Negosyantes and aspiring negosyantes
Business managers
College students who want to go into business and learn about entrepreneurial marketing

Learn about the basics of effective marketing from industry experts. Be there!

FEE: P1,500.00 (inclusive of seminar fee, hand-outs, lunch and snacks, and certificate)

STUDENT RATE: P1,200.00 (must present valid school ID upon registration)

PMA Hotlines: 634-4890 . 634-5722 . 638-7700 : www.philippinemarketing.net.ph
PCE GoNegosyo: 637-9229 :
www.gonegosyo.net

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“ASENSO SA NEGOSYO 2009”

1st SME & Direct Selling Expo

November 6-8, 2009, 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Worldtrade Center

Asenso sa Negosyo is a three-day event for aspiring entrepreneurs, franchisers, and direct-selling companies. For more information, please call Ms. Susie Truyal at 09228178969 or at (02) 395-5137.

Plus, attend a talk by a Go Negosyo mentor to be held on Friday, 1:30-2:00 pm.

Admission
 * For online registered visitors, ADMISSION IS FREE. Click here to register.
 * Admission to the event is limited to 18 years old and above.
 * A minimal fee of P50.00 will be charged for entrance to the exhibit hall.
 * Students and Senior Citizens will be charged P25.00.
 * Scheduled seminars will be subject to a first-come-first-serve basis.

DAY 1 NOVEMBER 6 (FRIDAY)

11:00 am – 11:30 pm Ribbon- cutting Ceremonies
Official Opening of  “ASENSO SA NEGOSYO “
1st SME & Direct Selling Expo

11:30 pm-12:00 pm Opening Remarks by: Mr. Jun Caballero
Chairman & CEO of TRADECON, INC.

12:00 pm- 12:30 pm Talk on Bayan Ni Juan Projects by
ABS-CBN FOUNDATION
Awarding of Certificate to Bayanijuan (Beneficiary)
 
12:30 pm- 1:00 pm LUNCH

1:00 pm – 1:30 pm Talk by:  Ms. Daisy Reyes
DAISY REYES SALON

1:30 pm – 2:00 pm GO NEGOSYO

2:00 pm – 2:30 pm Product Presentation & Business Presentation
TOPIC: Lactovitalle by: Mr. Angel Gonzales
PHOENIX OMEGA

2:30 pm – 3:00 pm In Reaching Others by Saving Life!
By: VEEPO

3:00 pm – 3:30 pm Talk by:  RAFFLES & COMPANY

3:30 pm – 4:00 pm Speaker by: VMOBILE

4:00  pm – 5:00 pm    MR. ALVIN T. TABAÑAG, RFP
Personal Money Management Coach
Pinoy Smart Savers Learning Center
"Helping ordinary Filipinos achieve financial freedom!"
   
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm  Company Presentation by:  CA CAISIP (FIS)

6:00 pm – 6:30 pm RAFFLE!  RAFFLE!

6:30 pm – 7:00 pm Closing

DAY 2 NOVEMBER 7 (SATURDAY)

11:30 pm - 12:00 pm Talk by: PHILIPPINE AXA LIFE
   
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm Talk by:  YSABELLA QUINTISSENTIAL
   
12:30 pm – 1:00 pm Talk by: LIVING WATER

1:00 pm – 1:30 pm Company Presentation by: LOGITECH

1:30 pm – 2:00 pm Fashion Accessories by Analiza Villar
Technology Resource Center

2:00 pm – 2:30 pm Product Presentation & Business Presentation
TOPIC: Lactovitalle by: Mr. Angel Gonzales
PHOENIX OMEGA

2:30 pm – 3:00GLOBAL WARMING/Climate Change
ERONUX
By:  Engr. Rolly Atienza

3:00 pm – 3:30 pm In Reaching Others by Saving Life!
By: VEEPO

3:30 pm – 4:00 pm Business Presentation by: Mr. Victor Sto. Domingo
MJT BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

4:00 pm – 4:30 pm Talk by: Mr. Jonathan Lapuz
EVUS, INC

4:30 pm – 5:30 pm BALLOON MAKING by Gemma Cordero
Technology Resource Center

5:30 pm – 6:00 pm  Company Presentation by: CEM FOODS

6:00 pm – 6:30 pm  Speaker by: VMOBILE

6:30 pm – 6:50 pm RAFFLE!  RAFFLE!

6:50 pm – 7:00 pm Closing

DAY 3 NOVEMBER 8 (SUNDAY)

11:00 am – 12:00 pm MASS   

1:00 pm – 1:30 pm Talk by: PHILIPPINE AXA LIFE

1:30 pm – 2:00 pm Business Presentation by: Mr. Victor Sto. Domingo
MJT BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

2:00 pm – 2: 30 pm In Reaching Others by Saving Life!
By: VEEPO

2:30 pm – 3:00 pm Product Presentation & Business Presentation
TOPIC: Lactovitalle by: Mr. Angel Gonzales
(PHOENIX OMEGA)

3:00 pm – 3:30 pm Green World Woo Tekh Philippines

3:30 pm – 4:00 pm Company Presentation by CEM FOODS

4:30 pm – 5:00 pm Speaker by: VMOBILE

5:00 pm – 5:30 pm Company Presentation by  MC BOTE (FIS)
 
5:30 pm – 6:00 pm Company Presentation by CA CAISIP (FIS)

6:00 pm – 6:30 pm  RAFFLE!  RAFFLE!

6:30 pm – 7:00 pm Closing

For more information, visit http://www.asensonegosyo.com/

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GO NEGOSYO FORUM: What business is right for me? Do I have what it takes to be an entrepreneur?

with:
Grace Gupana, ABS Bitter Herbs
Donnia Jiao, XC Manufacturing and Trading Enterprise
Jennilyn Antonio, Ehje’s Peanut Butter
Paulo Tibig, VCargo

Philippine Business and Entrepreneurs Expo ‘09

August 1, 2009

SM Megatrade Hall 2,  5/F Mega B, SM Megamall, EDSA cor. Dona Julia Vargas Avenue, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City.

Contacts: (02) 633-1697/799-0230/747-0529/701-1759 to 60

email: mct_events@yahoo.com / mctevents@gmail.com

The Philippine Business and Entrepreneurs Expo (PBEX) is a 5-day event promoting entrepreneurship business in the Philippines. Visitors can check out the latest business franchise opportunities, products and services in the market; renew, set up or benchmark existing contracts from different suppliers; find a business mentor; get free advice on issues ranging from taxation to human resource issues and network with other business owners. Recognized local speakers and business experts will also be invited to share their experience and best practices on how to run a successful business.

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GRAND FIESTA SUMMER BAZAAR

A Celebrity and Charity Bazaar

“A Health, Wellness, Wealth, Shopping, and Family Adventure Experience”

April 24-26, 2009
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
World Trade Center

By CBB Events and Management

Together with Ching Bersola and Christine Babao, Go Negosyo will be conducting an Entrepreneurship Forum on the last day of the GRAND FIESTA SUMMER BAZAAR: April 26 (Sunday), 6:00 PM, at the World Trade Center.

To avail of free slots, interested attendees must register at the Seminar registration booth beside the Ticket Booth from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM. Slots will be given on a first come, first served basis.

After the 200 slots have been taken, a PhP50 entrance fee will be charged. Part of the proceeds of ticket sales will go to the beneficiaries of the bazaar.  
 

DAY 3 — SUNDAY APRIL 26  

10:30 AM    Holy Mass by the Rogationist Seminary  
 
12 NOON    Celebrity Auction and Raffle Prizes every hour

12:30 PM    “Wellness Talk, Herbal Oils”
by well-known Chinese herbalist Ms. Fely Guy Ong

2:30 PM    Fire Safety Talk
by Mr. Ube himself: Mr. Gerry Chua  

3:00 PM    Amazing Bubble Show and Balloon Twisting Show  

4:00 PM    Personality Development Talk
by  Image Consultant Ms. Abbygale Arenas  of Personi-Fi  

5:00 PM    Food Franchising , The Sulit Pinoy Way
by Arnold de Guzman

6:00 PM    GO NEGOSYO FORUM

Efren “Ping” Sotto
HR Consultant and Self-Help Guru

Ramon Lopez
Executive Director, PCE-Go Negosyo

Abbygale Arenas
Personi-Fi

Rommel Juan
President, Binalot Foods
President, Association of Filipino Franchisers Inc. (AFFI)

Henry Uy
President, F101 Direct Sales

Gladys Reyes
Part-owner, KSA Magic Products

Host: Tintin Bersola-Babao

7:00 PM    Back-to-Back Mini Concert with Ms. Sheryn Regis and Sitti
and other surprise numbers

8:00 PM    Star Records Artists  Mini-Concert  

10:00 PM    Grand Raffle Draw!
Summer Trip to Cebu courtesy of Journeys of Faith and Travel Inc.  

AUCTION ! AUCTION ! Precious items generously donated by your favorite celebrities will be auctioned off to raise more funds for various charities.

BAZAAR HIGHLIGHTS AND FEATURES

1. Learn and Play Corner by Galileo Enrichment Learning Program   
2. Indoor Rock Climbing for all ages by The Indoor Rock  Climbing Experts, The Apextreme Group
3. Bird and Reptile Show
4. The Amazing Bubble Show
5. Daily Treasure Hunt Games
6. Parenting Forums
7. Live Human Statues, Mime Acts, Balloon Twisters 

Download COMPLETE PROGRAM .

For inquiries, please call (02) 931-0852.

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Manila served as the venue for the 2008 breakout session of CACCI’s Young Entrepreneurs Group Asia Pacific (YEGAP). The Manila gathering was one of the most well-attended gatherings of the group, with more than 100 participants from various CACCI member countries in attendance.

Held at the historical Manila Hotel, the session was an integral part of the program of the 22nd CACCI Conference, which was hosted and organized by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI). It was designed to provide members of YEGAP to discuss trends and developments, problems and issues, and prospects for growth of entrepreneurship in the region. The participants also explored possible areas of cooperation among CACCI members in promoting entrepreneurship among the youth.

The meeting was opened by Ms. Anna Marie Periquet, YEGAP Chairperson. She welcomed all the participants and said that there was a need to work together amidst the global challenges that are ongoing in order for all member countries to attain global competitiveness.

After her opening statement, Ms. Periquet introduced Mr. Tetshiyuko Udo, Chairman of the Japan Entrepreneurship Group. Mr. Udo gave an update on the various projects of the group in Japan. He said that the main role of his group is to listen to the various issues and problems of their members and formulate solutions that are forwarded to the Government for their consideration.

Mr. Udo’s speech was followed by the presentation of Mr. Dennis L. Cunanan, National President, Junior Chamber International-Manila, who spoke on the “Experience of Youth Entrepreneurship in the Philippines”. Mr. Cunanan highlighted the following points:

a. Entrepreneurship is the backbone of the Philippine economy, with MSMEs comprising 99% of businesses in the country. However, certain challenges face Philippine entrepreneurs as follows: Inadequate access to technology; Lack of financing; Inadequate logistics; and Lack of marketing advice;

b. There is a need to promote entrepreneurship for the youth in order to solve the problem of unemployment. By creating more enterprises, more businesses and jobs will be created, which will lead to a better quality of life for the Filipinos.

c. The Philippine Government has been instituting measures to establish Young Entrepreneurship Programs to promote entrepreneurship. President Gloria Arroyo issued EO 470 in 2005, which established the “Youth Entrepreneurship Program”, which enjoined the active participation of the private business sector in ensuring the success of the program. The E.O. has the following components: Entrepreneurship Education; Credit Assistance and Lending; Role Modeling and Mentoring; Business Plan Development and Training; Market Syndication and Linkaging; and Business Information Network.

Honorable Jose Ma. Concepcion, Cabinet Secretary and Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship, talked about the country’s experience in Entrepreneurship. In his presentation, Mr. Concepcion pointed out:

a. Entrepreneurship is the solution to the problem of poverty facing the Philippines as it will help solve the unemployment problem. Thus, it is important to ignite Filipinos to be entrepreneurs. It is important that people are trained at a young age to be entrepreneurs by integrating entrepreneurship in course curriculums and more importantly through character formation. By training them young, you are giving them the confi dence to succeed in business in the future.

b. Through his appointment as Presidential Advisor for Entrepreneurship, he started the program called “GO Negosyo”, which pushes on the creation of more enterprises and entrepreneurs in the country. They do this by having caravans, publications, shows, mentoring the young and having successful businessmen to be speakers so that students can learn the ins and outs of business.

c. In order for the Philippines to be more successful, there is a need for micro businesses to be transformed to large companies. Based on their research, capital is not the main problem facing the country but the business plans/ models used by many entrepreneurs lack differentiation. These entrepreneurs lack the knowledge to address this, so the Go Negosyo is helping them through their different programs.

Mr. Wilson Jacob, Founder, Kottayam Port and Container Terminal Pvt, made a presentation on Kottayam Port & Container Terminal, an Export promotion Infrastructure Development Project and a public-private partnership initiated by the South Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Mr. Jacob said that the objectives of the company are to facilitate and induce exports from the districts of Idukki, Kottayam and Pathanamthitta; to promote cargo consolidation; and to promote Inland Water Navigation. He mentioned the social benefits of the project, which include: employment generation, increased trading activity within the neighboring districts, diversion of containers from road to water transport hence minimizing road congestion and increasing lifespan of roads, fuel economy and earning of carbon credit, development of tourism, earning of foreign currency, development of an export promotion industrial park and watercraft park connected to the port, and modifi cation of bridges in this waterway.

Mr. Mohammad Lutfar Rahman, Chairman International Finance Investment and Commerce Bank, spoke about his accomplishments in business, particularly his companies in Bangladesh. He pointed out that he has business interests are mostly oriented towards rural areas and nonprofit organizations. His businesses are in banking, television channels, Insurance. He is affiliated with Non Profit Business Organizations such as Rupganj Employment and Youth Development Association, AL-Manar Trust and Hospital, Bangladesh Cricket Control Board. He is considered to be the youngest Chairman of a Bank in the history of South Asia. His main business is the International Finance Investment and Commercial Bank Limited. When he met took over the bank in 2006, it was a Z BANK (nondividend bank), but under his guidance and management the bank has become profi table and is now an “A” category in the Capital Market within one year. He was able to do this by introducing new products for its clients such as women entrepreneur loans, agricultural loans, youth loans, SME financing.

The Open Forum that followed the presentations discussed the integration of entrepreneurship in the curriculum of public schools in the primary and secondary levels, which the Go Negosyo team is working out with the Department of Education. The Cagayan Chamber of Commerce and Industry from the Philippines expressed its intention to link up with Mr. Rahman, who replied that he would gladly help the Chamber. The Bacolod Chamber of Commerce expressed their interest to join YEGAP, to which Ms. Periquet said it would not be a problem as the Chamber is a member of PCCI

The session also discussed the following activities of the YEGAP: (i) YEGAP Newsletter; (ii) 2nd Asia- Pacific Young Entrepreneur Awards; and (iii) the creation of YEG Chapter in each CACCI member country (noting that Hong Kong formed its YEGAP chapter recently).

Before adjourning the session, YEGAP agreed to meet again in Yokohama, Japan during the 23rd CACCI Conference scheduled on May 31-June 1, 2009.

The Yokohama gathering of CACCI is also significant as it coincides with the 150th Anniversary of the opening of the Port of Yokohama, one of the largest international trading ports in Japan. CACCI delegates will participate in the Commemorative Ceremony which will take place on the morning of May 31, 2009. Around 4,000 invited visitors and guests – including members of the Japanese Imperial Family - are expected to attend this important event.

The Young Entrepreneurs Group Asia- Pacific (YEG-AP) invites you to be a part of the most dynamic group of young entrepreneurs from Asia and the Pacific.

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In light of our continuing advocacy of spreading the entrepreneurship mindset, Go Negosyo partnered with the Kapisanan ng mga Broadkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP) in organizing an integrated forum and expo for media employees and their families. GO NEGOSYO PARA SA KBP: Kabuhayan at Bagong Pag-asa will be held on April 3, 2009 at the Ateneo de Manila University Auditorium (20 Rockwell Drive, Rockwell Center, Makati City).

Topics for that day range from inspiring start-ups stories to tips and advice on how to grow the business. Ten to fifteen booths and exhibitors will be showcasing possible business models and negosyo-related products and services.

To view program, click here .

All KBP members are invited. For inquiries, please call the KBP Secretariat at (02) 815-1900 to 92 / 892-4129 or e-mail kbp@kbp.org.ph .

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All aboard NGOs! Embark on our voyage to the BLUE OCEAN!

MARCH 12, 2009

Isla Ballroom, EDSA Shangri-la Hotel

Breakthrough success in times of crisis in not incidental. Blue Ocean Strategy is a decade long study of 150 strategic moves spanning more than 30 industries over 100 years. Put your organization on a breakthrough pathy by taking this opportunity to learn from the author of Blue Ocean Strategy, Prof. W. Chan Kim.

Non-profit organizations can avail of a special 20% discount from the regular rates!

For inquiries, call 637-9229 or email us at gonegosyo@yahoo.com

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