Localized R&D in SUC ecozones sought to grow MSMEs

Ecozones in state universities and colleges (SUCs) can optimize growth conditions for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and startups by leveraging niche areas...

PHL dairy farms hold potential to meet local demand — Carmen’s Best

PHILIPPINE dairy farms can meet local needs by investing more in production and product development, leading to reduced reliance on dairy imports, according to an industry player.

ICT, data analytics, cybersecurity seen as top skills for MSMEs

INFORMATION and communications technology (ICT), data analytics, and cybersecurity are priority skills for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), according to non-profit organization Philippine Business for Education (PBEd).

Telehealth business sees steady flow of patients despite pandemic waning

TELEHEALTH businesses in the Philippines, especially those focused on mental healthcare, are poised for significant growth opportunities even as the pandemic wanes, according to telemental health service provider Mindcare Club.

Malaysia-based GHL extends loan facility for small businesses in PHL

GHL SYSTEMS BERHAD (GHL), a payment service company based in Malaysia, is set to launch its microlending initiative in the Philippines by the third...

Diversity initiatives seen to help propel growth for MSMEs

MICRO-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in the Philippines must be proactive about fostering a diverse workplace to grow their businesses, according to experts. “The...

Purpose is key to business growth — Binalot founder

BUSINESSES of all sizes should embrace corporate social responsibility (CSR) beyond profits, according to Filipino heritage fast-food chain Binalot Fiesta Foods, Inc., highlighting its internal benefits.

Profits, market expansion to hinge on digital awareness

MICRO-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in the Philippines need to prioritize digital awareness to boost profits and expand their market share, according to...

Female-centered healthcare startup gains traction in PHL

ONLINE and offline care must go hand in hand to better serve women in the Philippines whose healthcare needs are unmet, especially given the post-pandemic rise in digitalization, according to Kindred, a female-centered healthcare technology (femtech) solutions provider.

Local brands taking a ‘wait-and-see’ approach to Threads — experts

SOME local brands are still observing and evaluating Threads, Instagram’s text-based conversation application, before incorporating it into their marketing strategies, according to digital marketing experts.

GoDaddy says small businesses in PHL earn more online

Small businesses in the Philippines are seeing the benefits of digitization through increased revenue from websites, online stores, and e-commerce platforms, according to GoDaddy...

PHL coffee farmers set sights on global market opportunities

FILIPINO coffee farmers can excel globally by prioritizing taste and quality, ensuring traceability at the farm level, and joining cooperatives, according to an industry expert.