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#BUSINESS
- 6 Ways to Sustain Your Business in the Middle of a PandemicAlthough COVID-19 is a health issue, it has affected the world’s economy. Here’s some ways to sustain your business in the midst of a pandemic.
- Crisis Equals OpportunityCrisis Equals Opportunity – Don’t wait for the next crisis to realize change – can take you to the next level.
- Investing in my Bedroom – with Ready2Adult PHCharm de Leon, fellow Cebuano founder of Youtube Channel and FB Group Ready2Adult PH, talks about personal finance, investing and adulting.
- Building the Philippines, One Podcast at a timeBPI and Pumapodcast Launch of Dream Bayan Podcast – Building the Philippines, One Podcast at a time for Learning and Inciting Change
- Fintech for Impact: 5 Philippine Fintech Start-ups SelectedPhilippine Fintech Start-ups Qualify for Investment in ING-UNICEF ‘Fintech for Impact’ Initiative in the Philippines
- Expat Guide to the Philippines: Living and Doing BusinessExpat Guide to the Philippines: How to Live in the Philippines For Work, For Business, For Retirement and for Investment
- Online Ways to Manage your Globe AccountsEven amidst the pandemic, there are now easier ways to manage your Globe accounts: GlobeOne, Gcash, TM & Globe at Home.
- CEO Reading List: 20 Books on Business and LifeDo you know that a CEO reads on average 60 books per year? If you want to have the reading habits of a CEO, start with these 20 books.
- Investing and Earning During a CrisisHow do you continue investing and earning during a crisis? (and other future crises)?
- Remote Work Toolbox: How to Shift to Remote WorkRemote Work Toolbox This is a how-to guide for employees, employers and management to shift to remote work: policies, tools and etiquette,
- In the New Normal, Coworking Spaces Will be Key to Business SuccessIn the new normal, coworking spaces will be key to business survival. Here are the key benefits of business rightsizing and transferring to coworking.
- Reopening Business: Guide to Labor, Taxes, Rent, Operations for the New NormalGuide to Reopening Business After Lockdown. How to Handle Rent, Bills, Taxes, Labor, and more
- How Entrepreneurs Seek Funding and Get PatentsJoy is a movie with a star-studded cast featuring the likes of Jennifer Lawrence, Bradley Cooper, Robert de Niro about the true story of Joy Mangano.
- Lessons I Learned in Business SchoolMany of the business school lessons have stuck in my head and continues to be used in business and in life.
#ENTREPRENURSHIP
- 6 Ways to Sustain Your Business in the Middle of a PandemicAlthough COVID-19 is a health issue, it has affected the world’s economy. Here’s some ways to sustain your business in the midst of a pandemic.
- Investing in my Bedroom – with Ready2Adult PHCharm de Leon, fellow Cebuano founder of Youtube Channel and FB Group Ready2Adult PH, talks about personal finance, investing and adulting.
- Building the Philippines, One Podcast at a timeBPI and Pumapodcast Launch of Dream Bayan Podcast – Building the Philippines, One Podcast at a time for Learning and Inciting Change
- Fintech for Impact: 5 Philippine Fintech Start-ups SelectedPhilippine Fintech Start-ups Qualify for Investment in ING-UNICEF ‘Fintech for Impact’ Initiative in the Philippines
- Expat Guide to the Philippines: Living and Doing BusinessExpat Guide to the Philippines: How to Live in the Philippines For Work, For Business, For Retirement and for Investment
- Best Digital Banks in the PhilippinesDefinition, Pros and Cons: Best Digital Banks in the Philippines, CIMB, ING, Gsave, Komo, UnionBank, DiskarTech, and TONIK
- CEO Reading List: 20 Books on Business and LifeDo you know that a CEO reads on average 60 books per year? If you want to have the reading habits of a CEO, start with these 20 books.
- In the New Normal, Coworking Spaces Will be Key to Business SuccessIn the new normal, coworking spaces will be key to business survival. Here are the key benefits of business rightsizing and transferring to coworking.
- Reopening Business: Guide to Labor, Taxes, Rent, Operations for the New NormalGuide to Reopening Business After Lockdown. How to Handle Rent, Bills, Taxes, Labor, and more
- How Entrepreneurs Seek Funding and Get PatentsJoy is a movie with a star-studded cast featuring the likes of Jennifer Lawrence, Bradley Cooper, Robert de Niro about the true story of Joy Mangano.
#MONEY
- Globe Media Excellence Awards GMEA 2020 NomineesGlobe Media Excellence Awards 2020 has just announced its list of GME 2020 nominees out of 400 entries from Vis-Min
- Cashless Negosyo Webinars for MSMEsCashless Negosyo Webinar – MSMEs are encouraged to implement cashless payments for safer, convenient, and contactless transactions.
- BPI Lifestyle – Special Promos on Nov 20 and 21On November 20 and 21, a virtual event called BPI Lifestyle: A Virtual Experience, featuring products with special offers and discounts
- How to Avoid Paying Gcash-to-Bank Convenience FeesSavvy tips on How to Avoid Paying Gcash-to-Bank Convenience Fees. Here are some hacks you can do to bypass or circumvent these fees.
- Top 10 Finance Apps in the PhilippinesApp Annie, a global app ranking authority, has recently released the list of the top Finance Apps in the Philippines.
- Building the Philippines, One Podcast at a timeBPI and Pumapodcast Launch of Dream Bayan Podcast – Building the Philippines, One Podcast at a time for Learning and Inciting Change
- Fintech for Impact: 5 Philippine Fintech Start-ups SelectedPhilippine Fintech Start-ups Qualify for Investment in ING-UNICEF ‘Fintech for Impact’ Initiative in the Philippines
- GCash, Paymaya, BPI, Move Charging Fees on Nov. 1GCash, Paymaya, BPI, to Start Charging Fees move from Oct. 1 to Nov. 1
- How to Get your CIMB VISA Debit CardYou can now have your own payWave ATM CIMB Visa debit card. The online process is quick and easy.
- Promo: Connect GSave and CIMB App for 10% InterestTake advantage of the promo of 10% interest on your savings for one month by Connecting the GSave and CIMB App.
- Get your own Virtual Mastercard with GrabPayVirtual Mastercard with Grabpay – You can now have your own Virtual Mastercard via GrabPay Card.
- 5 Types of Savings for Every FilipinoWhile it’s convenient to keep all your money in one account, it’s not always the best idea. Here are 5 Types of Savings for every Filipino–and where to keep them.
- Paynamics Biz – Digital Payment Solutions for SMEsLaunch of Paynamics Biz – Digital Payment Solutions for Business and SME Owners. One can now Pay via Link, via QR code, and via POS.
- Best Digital Banks in the PhilippinesDefinition, Pros and Cons: Best Digital Banks in the Philippines, CIMB, ING, Gsave, Komo, UnionBank, DiskarTech, and TONIK
- CEBECO – Digital Payments for Cebuanos via BPIClients of CEBECO I (Cebu Electric Cooperative) has recently partnered with BPI to offer a more convenient payment online by bringing payments online.
#WEALTH
- Crisis Equals OpportunityCrisis Equals Opportunity – Don’t wait for the next crisis to realize change – can take you to the next level.
- MyTrade Review and First ImpressionsMyTrade Review and First Impressions – How to Open, Fund and Review of MyTrade Platform
- Faith & Finances with Rex MendozaMr. Rex Mendoza, president of Rampver Financials, discusses personal finance, money management, and how it relates to Christian faith.
- 5 Types of Savings for Every FilipinoWhile it’s convenient to keep all your money in one account, it’s not always the best idea. Here are 5 Types of Savings for every Filipino–and where to keep them.
- Investing and Earning During a CrisisHow do you continue investing and earning during a crisis? (and other future crises)?
- Value Investing for Filipinos – The Warren Buffett Investing StyleIf we hypothetically had Warren Buffett’s net worth, you could spend 4 Million Pesos every day of your life and never run out of money.
- The Income Streams of Millionaires – and ExamplesMost only have 1 or 2 income streams. Millionaires have 4 to 6; while some multimillionaires and billionaires have 6 to 8 income streams!
- Foolproof 5-Step Financial GuideSuper Easy 5-Step Financial Guide to Guide you through: Planning, Saving, Earning, Budgeting and Investing.
- 8 Key Attitudes to SuccessYou need to equip yourself with the right tools–the right attitudes, behaviors and habits must be in place to prepare yourself towards financial freedom.
- What does wealth look like to you?What does wealth look like? The definition of wealth is subjective, but financial success should have the following components.
- What does a billion mean anyway?What does it really mean to have a billion How can you quantify a billion? Can you spend it all in your lifetime?
- Is philanthropy for rich people only?What is philanthropy? What is the difference between philanthropy versus altruism? And is philanthropy for rich people only?
#CAREER
- 6 Ways to Sustain Your Business in the Middle of a PandemicAlthough COVID-19 is a health issue, it has affected the world’s economy. Here’s some ways to sustain your business in the midst of a pandemic.
- Crisis Equals OpportunityCrisis Equals Opportunity – Don’t wait for the next crisis to realize change – can take you to the next level.
- Expat Guide to the Philippines: Living and Doing BusinessExpat Guide to the Philippines: How to Live in the Philippines For Work, For Business, For Retirement and for Investment
- Online Ways to Manage your Globe AccountsEven amidst the pandemic, there are now easier ways to manage your Globe accounts: GlobeOne, Gcash, TM & Globe at Home.
- 10 Tips to Safely Host a Corporate Event in the New Norm10 Tips to Safely Host a Corporate Event in the New Norm – How to keep safe in the professional world in the midst of the pandemic crisis
- Investing and Earning During a CrisisHow do you continue investing and earning during a crisis? (and other future crises)?
- 8 Skills that Monetize8 skills that monetize. Learn these to make more money. From sales, to design, to storytelling, these skills are relevant and invaluable in today’s age.
- Remote Work Toolbox: How to Shift to Remote WorkRemote Work Toolbox This is a how-to guide for employees, employers and management to shift to remote work: policies, tools and etiquette,
- How to (quickly) Move Up the Career LadderMoving up the proverbial career ladder can be trying for most. Here are some tips on how you can move quickly up the career ladder.
- Setting SMART Professional GoalsSMART Goal Framework. Taking control of your life requires planning, and this starts with defining SMART professional goals.
#PERSONAL FINANCE
Step 1: Planning and Preparing (?)
- Investing in my Bedroom – with Ready2Adult PHCharm de Leon, fellow Cebuano founder of Youtube Channel and FB Group Ready2Adult PH, talks about personal finance, investing and adulting.
- CEO Reading List: 20 Books on Business and LifeDo you know that a CEO reads on average 60 books per year? If you want to have the reading habits of a CEO, start with these 20 books.
- Before finding my WHY, I was a hot messI was like any other twenty-something year old: I felt like I could do anything. I wanted to move to different cities. I wanted to see the world.
- Financial Checkup: Calculate Net Worth and Cash FlowHow much do you have? What’s your net worth and cash flow? Doing your financial checkup is the starting point in financial planning.
- Find your WHY: The Quest to Finding your PurposeFinding your WHY is the key to unlocking your purpose in life.
- Setting SMART Professional GoalsSMART Goal Framework. Taking control of your life requires planning, and this starts with defining SMART professional goals.
- What does wealth look like to you?What does wealth look like? The definition of wealth is subjective, but financial success should have the following components.
Step 2 – Reducing and Saving
- Gift Ideas With Little To No CostBefore you go shopping, consider these ideas to gift this pragmatic Christmas season – Guest Blog Post by Bill Asignar
- How to Avoid Paying Gcash-to-Bank Convenience FeesSavvy tips on How to Avoid Paying Gcash-to-Bank Convenience Fees. Here are some hacks you can do to bypass or circumvent these fees.
- 5 Types of Savings for Every FilipinoWhile it’s convenient to keep all your money in one account, it’s not always the best idea. Here are 5 Types of Savings for every Filipino–and where to keep them.
- Best Digital Banks in the PhilippinesDefinition, Pros and Cons: Best Digital Banks in the Philippines, CIMB, ING, Gsave, Komo, UnionBank, DiskarTech, and TONIK
- How to be Frugal: A Definitive GuideI was racking in credit card debt, but I kept telling myself:’I’ll be able to pay it all back once I get a job after business school!’
Step 3 – Earning and Hustling (+)
- Online Ways to Manage your Globe AccountsEven amidst the pandemic, there are now easier ways to manage your Globe accounts: GlobeOne, Gcash, TM & Globe at Home.
- Investing and Earning During a CrisisHow do you continue investing and earning during a crisis? (and other future crises)?
- 8 Skills that Monetize8 skills that monetize. Learn these to make more money. From sales, to design, to storytelling, these skills are relevant and invaluable in today’s age.
- Remote Work Toolbox: How to Shift to Remote WorkRemote Work Toolbox This is a how-to guide for employees, employers and management to shift to remote work: policies, tools and etiquette,
- How to (quickly) Move Up the Career LadderMoving up the proverbial career ladder can be trying for most. Here are some tips on how you can move quickly up the career ladder.
Step 4 – Budgeting and Money Management (/)
- Gift Ideas With Little To No CostBefore you go shopping, consider these ideas to gift this pragmatic Christmas season – Guest Blog Post by Bill Asignar
- How to Avoid Paying Gcash-to-Bank Convenience FeesSavvy tips on How to Avoid Paying Gcash-to-Bank Convenience Fees. Here are some hacks you can do to bypass or circumvent these fees.
- Investing in my Bedroom – with Ready2Adult PHCharm de Leon, fellow Cebuano founder of Youtube Channel and FB Group Ready2Adult PH, talks about personal finance, investing and adulting.
- How to Get your CIMB VISA Debit CardYou can now have your own payWave ATM CIMB Visa debit card. The online process is quick and easy.
- Get your own Virtual Mastercard with GrabPayVirtual Mastercard with Grabpay – You can now have your own Virtual Mastercard via GrabPay Card.
- Gcash Invest or Gsave – Which is better?We take a look into Gcash’s two financial products, a savings account and a mutual fund. Which is better?
- Gcash Invest – Review and First ImpressionsGcash Invest Money Review – I decided to put PHP15,000 as a start on ATRAM Peso Money Market Fund to see for myself.
- 5 Types of Savings for Every FilipinoWhile it’s convenient to keep all your money in one account, it’s not always the best idea. Here are 5 Types of Savings for every Filipino–and where to keep them.
- Best Digital Banks in the PhilippinesDefinition, Pros and Cons: Best Digital Banks in the Philippines, CIMB, ING, Gsave, Komo, UnionBank, DiskarTech, and TONIK
Step 5 – Investing and Multiplying (x)
- Investing in my Bedroom – with Ready2Adult PHCharm de Leon, fellow Cebuano founder of Youtube Channel and FB Group Ready2Adult PH, talks about personal finance, investing and adulting.
- MyTrade Review and First ImpressionsMyTrade Review and First Impressions – How to Open, Fund and Review of MyTrade Platform
- Gcash Invest or Gsave – Which is better?We take a look into Gcash’s two financial products, a savings account and a mutual fund. Which is better?
- Gcash Invest – Review and First ImpressionsGcash Invest Money Review – I decided to put PHP15,000 as a start on ATRAM Peso Money Market Fund to see for myself.
- Best Digital Banks in the PhilippinesDefinition, Pros and Cons: Best Digital Banks in the Philippines, CIMB, ING, Gsave, Komo, UnionBank, DiskarTech, and TONIK
- CEO Reading List: 20 Books on Business and LifeDo you know that a CEO reads on average 60 books per year? If you want to have the reading habits of a CEO, start with these 20 books.
- Investing and Earning During a CrisisHow do you continue investing and earning during a crisis? (and other future crises)?
- Value Investing for Filipinos – The Warren Buffett Investing StyleIf we hypothetically had Warren Buffett’s net worth, you could spend 4 Million Pesos every day of your life and never run out of money.
- The Income Streams of Millionaires – and ExamplesMost only have 1 or 2 income streams. Millionaires have 4 to 6; while some multimillionaires and billionaires have 6 to 8 income streams!
- Philippine Stocks or Mutual Funds: A Newbie’s GuidePhilippine stocks or mutual funds: know what investment vehicle is for you, according to your risk appetite and needs