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...
The making of Baao women artisans: Building lives beyond embroidery
SUSTAINING a social enterprise means having a close loop with the community — an endeavor that goes beyond self-profit, according to farmer, artist, and social entrepreneur Bernadette B. de Los Santos.
Simpler tech solutions to boost MSMEs’ digital transformation — expert
SMALL BUSINESSES with limited technical expertise can build, customize, and deploy digital solutions tailored to their needs, global software company Kissflow said.
With more micro-,...
Talino Venture Studios secures $5 million from Chemonics for fintech growth
TALINO VENTURE STUDIOS, a venture studio for financial technology (fintech), announced on Tuesday a $5-million investment from global sustainable development consultancy Chemonics International.
Closing the...
Rising prices seen to influence brand choices as Filipinos boost holiday food spending —...
Filipinos are expected to spend more on food and beverage items again this holiday season despite economic challenges, according to marketing data and analytics...
Philippine small businesses increasingly turn to marketing automation — study
There is a growing interest in marketing automation technologies among small businesses in the Philippines, a study by a web hosting and entrepreneurial aid...
Increased holiday shopping budgets for online purchases seen among Filipinos
Filipinos have increased their budgets for holiday shopping in online channels given the convenience, exclusive discounts, and range of offerings, according to marketing technology...
BPI partners with business loan platform to boost small business financing
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) announced on Wednesday a partnership with FundSpace, an online lending platform owned and operated by 917 Ventures, to...