Experience Easy with GCash for Business: Beyond Payments, Customer-Centric Solutions for Philippine Enterprises

The numbers are in and it’s undeniable – customer experience is everything. Studies reveal the irreplaceable value of good customer experience to the success and growth of any company in any industry.

A study from PwC revealed that customers are willing to pay up to a 16% price premium for top-flight service, while 32% of all customers are willing to walk away even from a brand they love after only one bad experience. Customer loyalty also grants businesses much more flexibility based on a study from the Temkin Group. Loyal customers are five times as likely to repurchase a product and forgive a mistake, seven times as likely to try new products, and four times as likely to refer the brand or company to others.

Asialink taps UBX for digitalization of finance business

UBX, the leading open finance platform in the Philippines, has been named the official technology partner of Asialink Finance Corp., one of the leading non-bank financial institutions in the Philippines that provides secured business loans, and personal financing and refinancing products nationwide, as it expands and improves its suite of financial services for the benefit of millions of Filipinos. 

Under the agreement, UBX will support Asialink in digitally transforming its lending processes via UBX SeekCap and its payment collections, enabling it to expand the reach and operational efficiency of its already lucrative lending business.

Over 1,000 local, foreign bizmen to gather under one roof for biggest business event in PHL Infra, digital economy high on agenda of 45th PBC&E

The country's top policymakers, including President Duterte himself, will be meeting with over 1,000 foreign and local businessmen to set the tone for public-private initiatives in the coming years at th 45th Philippine Business Conference and Expo (45th PBCE) on October 16 and 17 at the Manila Hotel.

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), the country's largest business organization, again takes the lead in this undertaking as the country seeks to continue improving it business climate amid the Duterte administration's massive infrastructure buildup and preparations for the digital revolution. 

Mastercard and Zoho Expand Access to Tools to Help Small Business Owners Around the World Thrive

Robust solution suite offers resources to help small businesses increase efficiency and grow faster

Mastercard today announced it is expanding its partnership with Zoho to bring small business owners around the world a comprehensive array of products and services to make running their enterprise easier, more efficient and more profitable.

Every business is on a quest to increase efficiency and productivity; for small business owners it can be a matter of survival. With Zoho’s platform, Mastercard is able to offer its small business customers access to a suite of marketing, accounting and CRM tools to automate and digitize time-intensive, paper-based processes. Scaling its existing partnership from India to the rest of the world, Mastercard and Zoho are enabling simpler business operations for SMBs globally.

Globe Telecom launches Globe Future Makers 2019 in search for social innovation startups

Globe Telecom launches Globe Future Makers (GFM) 2019, in collaboration with The Spark Project, as it takes its position as an accelerator for social innovators in the country’s start-up community.

Introduced in 2017, Globe Future Makers (GFM) is the social innovation program of Globe which aims to help build the ecosystem of support for startups which are using technology to solve the Philippines’ most challenging social problems. 

Santé kicks off the Annual Business Conference 2018

Santé recently held its Annual Business Conference (ABC) 2018, entitled The Big Shift: Building a Future-Proof Business on August 30 at the Bayanihan Center, Pioneer Avenue in Pasig City. It was attended by more than 500 leaders and entrepreneurs.

“We are happy to hold the Annual Business Conference with speakers who get to share their expertise and experience to people who have the same interest in the business. This event marks our commitment to building a strong foundation for our business owners so they can grow with us,” said Joey Marcelo, CEO of Santé.

One of the prominent speakers present in the event is Jayson Lo, a best-selling author and entrepreneur, who talked about culture. He shared his experience with companies and how he helps them better understand the culture they belong in. Chinkee Tan, a wealth coach, author, TV, and radio personality, also gave insights on being an influencer. The keynote speaker during ABC is internationally-acclaimed best-selling author and world-renowned trainer in direct selling, Tom ‘Big Al’ Schreiter, who talked about leadership.

Globe myBusiness commits to support emerging industries in PH

Sees fashion industry as next big business growth sector

Globe myBusiness, the micro, small, and medium enterprise arm of Globe Telecom, affirmed its commitment to support the development of more businesses in emerging industries like the fashion industry.

The affirmation was made in the sidelights of the announcement of winners of stylefestph, a platform created by Globe together with SAGA Events. It was designed to serve the needs of fashion and beauty enthusiasts who want to create and bring their creative entrepreneurial projects to life.

5th Entrepreneur and Franchise Expo to launch on March 9, 2018

Philippines’ No. 1 Entrepreneur and Franchise event, the Entrepreneur and Franchise Expo [EFE], is set to launch on March 9, 2018, at Megatrade Hall, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City.

Now on its 5th year, EFE is a trade exhibition and networking event dedicated to showcasing multiple franchise concepts, from food and drinks to health, fashion, grooming, salons, cleaning, automobile, transportation, storage and much more. This 3- day event will also feature multiple business suppliers dedicated to empower small and medium-sized business owners.

Businessworld Launches Spark Up For The Millennial Entrepreneurs

After three decades of award-winning economic reportage, BusinessWorld, the country’s leading business newspaper, introduces its newest successor in the age of disruptive innovation: SparkUp.

SparkUp is a space for the community of young, passionate, and wildly aspiring go-getters. Its assets include the website sparkup.ph, social media pages including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @SparkUpPH, and a quarterly published magazine.

The direction for a digital-first multimedia platform came from Lucien C. Dy Tioco, Executive Vice-President of Philippine Star Media Group, which BusinessWorld is part of. “SparkUp will prove to be a useful platform for business-minded millennials and centennials because it will not only serve as a source of business knowledge, but also a community where they can share ideas and inspire each other to turn business concepts into reality,” he said.

2016 SikatPinoy National Trade Fair Give the Best of the Philippines this Christmas

Lighting of the special setting to mark the official opening of the Sikat Pinoy National Trade Fair. In the photo are (from left): Hon. Jocelyn Limkaichong, 1st district representative of Negros Oriental ; Asec. Christopher Naga (ROG) ; Director Rhodora Leano, Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion.

Looking for Christmas gifts that are unique and meaningful, yet affordable? Do you want to share your Christmas blessings by supporting the livelihoods of home-grown small and medium entrepreneurs? Do you want to help provide employment to our countrymen in the provinces, and preserve our heritage crafts?

The Art of Negotation: How To Win Tactics

You negotiate every day of your life―whether asking your employer for a raise or persuading your child to do his homework. “The Art of Negotiation: How to Win Tactics” is for all Sales and Marketing Executives who likes to understand more the strategies of the leaders from different industries who are winners in this field. Our speakers will share their experience and success stories about successful negotiation with the following topics:

Aquabest Renews Partnership With BPI Family Ka-Negosyo

Aquabest has renewed its partnership with BPI Family Savings Bank as an accredited franchisor for its BPI Family Ka-Negosyo Franchising Loan.

The company was among the pioneer batch of accredited franchisors and has been recognized as a Best List brand by the bank. The company's prospective franchisees can enjoy favorable and flexible financing terms from BPI Family Savings Bank. 

"Our renewed partnership with BPI Family Ka-Negosyo is a testament to our company's hard work to building a strong brand and business that has helped our franchisees succeed as entrepreneurs. At the same time, it continues to make it easier for aspiring entrepreneurs to set up their dream business" says Carson Tan, Aquabest's President and CEO.

Aspen Philippines Wins Asia CEO Awards

Pharmaceuticals have been closely linked to the quality of life of many people. All over the world, doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals aim to look for medicines that help in treating their patients, medicines that are affordable yet of good quality and, most importantly, medicines that work. It is with this goal in mind that Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Ltd established its first Asian subsidiary in the Philippines.

Aspen Philippines, Inc. has just been nominated at the Asia CEO Awards for the Innovative Company award. The Asia CEO Awards recognize extraordinary leaders and their teams who have demonstrated outstanding achievement for their organizations and contributions to others. The annual gala was established as an outgrowth of Asia CEO Forum, the largest regular networking event for the business community in the Philippines. Asia CEO Awards, presented by PLDT Alpha Enterprise, represents a wide reaching alliance of local and international business people to promote the Philippines on the world stage. As one of the largest events of its kind in the Asia Pacific region, it is considered a must-attend occasion for business leaders active in Southeast Asia.

First International Business Summit on Mindanao Slated on June 28 (Saturday)

June 28, 2014 marks a significant milestone in the history of Mindanao as business leaders all over the world converge at the Manila Hotel for the First International Business Summit on Mindanao!

In line with the vision "RESTORE THE LOST GLORY OF MINDANAO", the summit aims to showcase Mindanao to the world business community and to encourage global investors as well as businessmen to personally interact with local community leaders and entrepreneurs.