Smart spending tips: Achieving a fulfilling holiday season without breaking the bank
As the holiday season begins, Filipinos start spending more on gifts and festivities. Financial management app Lista offers some tips on saving and managing...
Startup seeks to empower, elevate Filipino art entrepreneurs
THERE is a growing recognition of the commercial value of creative work among Filipino artists, fueled by the emergence of online and offline showcase platforms, according to Ma. Roma Agsalud-Agsunod, co-founder of local arts and crafts retail hub Common Room PH.
Hybrid work adoption crucial for small businesses, says GoTo
SMALL BUSINESSES and companies must adopt a hybrid workplace to boost productivity and growth and meet the overall demand for flexibility, global mobile device...
Trimming the path: A barbershop’s journey towards nationwide expansion
IN THE EVOLVING landscape of grooming services, Bruno’s Barbers has shown resilience, facing challenges and seizing opportunities to become a nationwide wellness hub, its president said.
PHL startups seen optimistic despite talent, capital hurdles
MANY STARTUPS in the Philippines remain optimistic about their prospects despite facing talent and capital challenges, according to industry players.
“The startup ecosystem is persisting...
SEA luxury market seen growing from tourism and interest boost
The Southeast Asian (SEA) luxury market is experiencing positive momentum from intraregional tourism investments and growing local interest, according to consulting firm Bain &...
Shopee says 11.11 transaction value hits over $1 billion
E-commerce platform Shopee saw a global gross merchandise value (GMV) of over $1 billion on Nov. 11 alone, with exclusive promotions for shoppers and...
Innovation in romance: Pioneering proposal planning in the Philippines
CURATING moments of joy and surprise is the driving force behind M Proposals MNL, a wedding proposal planning company that hopes to expand all over the country, its founder Carmela Denise A. Alcordo said.
Hive Health opens HMO plans for SMEs and startups
HIVE HEALTH, a digital health insurance startup, has acquired Health Plan Philippines, Inc. to open healthcare access for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the...
Fulfillment services seen empowering MSMEs in the age of e-commerce
A COMPLETE network of partners and tools is a growing necessity for micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to leverage the steady rise of e-commerce, according to entrepreneur Jacqueline Y. Chua.
FedEx Express says expedited Vietnam-PHL flight service to benefit local businesses
EXPRESS transportation company FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp., has introduced a new flight service connecting Vietnam to the Philippines, aiming to expedite...
Agri sciences company introduces augmented reality game for promoting product stewardship among Filipino farmers
AGRICULTURAL sciences company FMC Corp. on Tuesday said it is the first in the Philippine agricultural industry to introduce an augmented reality (AR) game...