Spicy, explosive, chicken‑y world domination for Tetsuo
Lucia Edna P. de Guzman
For the millennial owners of Tetsuo, the lack of a culinary background can be remedied by a punch of marketing knowhow.
COMPETITION ALERT: Got a novel idea to improve financial literacy in PHL? Here’s a...
SparkUp
At stake are grant funding worth ₱100,000 from Sun Life Foundation, crowdfunding support from The Spark Project, and a chance to develop their initiatives in a Social Impact Bootcamp by The Spark Project.
Millennial‑run crowdfunding platform brings ‘bayanihan’ to entreps
Robert A. Vergara Jr.
The Spark Project has raised 5.8 million from some 2,678 backers for 63 projects of creative entrepreneurs and freelancers.
Can friends run a resto? ‘Don’t do it’
Lucia Edna P. de Guzman
Running a business together = Friendship over?
Rappler’s uphill battle as a tech startup
Robert A. Vergara Jr.
More than a test case for press freedom, Rappler’s fight to challenge SEC’s decision and continue its operation can be seen as an uphill battle of a struggling tech startup.
A co‑working space especially for ‘designpreneurs’ in New Manila
Lucia Edna P. de Guzman
Paperwork PH is a co‑working space for interior designers and architects.
COMPETITION ALERT: IdeaSpace mounts competition for tech startups
Robert A. Vergara Jr.
Aside from equity‑free cash worth ₱500,000, winners will also receive office space, communications software, legal documentation, and mentorship from executives of First Pacific Co. Ltd. and Asian Institute of Management, among other prices.
Buzz cuts paired with custom designer coffee? The modern barbershop, according to a startup
Robert A. Vergara Jr.
Filipino startup BaseUp created a booking platform for the beauty and wellness industry, which provides business insights and customer relationship management support.
From a venture capitalist: Tips on convincing investors
Robert A. Vergara Jr.
Want VCs to invest in your company? Take it from Michael Lints, a former startup owner and current partner at a venture capital firm.
TJ Manotoc’s new YouTube channel tackles mental health
SparkUp
You Will Be Alright, the name of both the FB page and YouTube channel, is dedicated to a fellow patient who had bipolar disorder.
How this food business won the heart of ‘u‑belt’ students
Robert A. Vergara Jr.
From a mere kiosk to a growing food business set to launch its first branch in a mall.
The craft of selling crafts
Rissa Coronel
Acclaimed artists share tips on how to turn a profit from their work.