Foreign SMEs’ entry calls for PHL retailers to leverage local expertise
WHILE foreign businesses pursue eased entry and expansion in the country, Filipino retailers must remain competitive by leveraging their unique strengths and deep understanding...
Cebuana Lhuillier unveils one-stop business hub to accelerate growth of MSMEs
Microfinance services provider Cebuana Lhuillier introduced on Thursday its Kanegosyo Center, which serves as a hub for aspiring and existing entrepreneurs to access business...
Infrastructure consideration key to fintech startup growth — experts
THE growth of financial technology (fintech) startups in the Philippines hinges on careful consideration of the available infrastructure and its impact on the integration of technology into the lives of Filipinos, according to industry experts.
Training, cross-industry learning crucial for service quality — Antonio’s restaurant
BY PRIORITIZING continuous staff training and seeking insights and inspiration from diverse industries, restaurants can ensure that their service remains at the highest level, consistently meeting or surpassing customer expectations, according to an industry expert.
Kaya Founders plans to invest in up to 70 early-stage startups
VENTURE capital firm Kaya Founders is planning to invest in 50 to 70 early-stage startups in the Philippines and other Southeast Asian countries, its...
Angkas offers to share pioneering standards with new entrants
ANGKAS, a pioneer in the motorcycle taxi industry, is ready to share the standards it has developed with emerging competitors, recognizing the importance of collaboration for industry growth, according to its chief executive officer.
Skills-first hiring seen to address PHL employment challenges
UNEMPLOYMENT and job mismatch in the Philippines can be addressed by putting skills at the forefront of hiring strategies and changing the education approach,...
Starbucks brews up cheaper India drinks as domestic rivals expand
MUMBAI/NEW DELHI - Starbucks is revamping its strategy to lure Indians, including children, with smaller, cheaper beverages as it looks to expand in small...
Asset manager Just Climate raises $1.5B with help from Microsoft fund
Asset manager Just Climate said on Thursday it had raised $1.5 billion for its inaugural fund after strong demand from institutional clients including Microsoft’s...
Brands need clients’ insights to grow — Synergy
CONTINUOUSLY monitoring the needs and wants of consumers, especially in uncertain times, is vital for brands to innovate and sustain their business, according to a market research expert.
Local MSMEs warned against cryptocurrency scams
THE reputation of cryptocurrency usage in the Philippines faces a significant challenge due to numerous scams, according to a payment fintech, highlighting the primary...
US hotel developers run out of cash as construction lending dries up
TIGHTER lending standards from regional banks are making it harder for US hotel developers to secure funding, slowing construction of new hotels at a...