Is Non-Food Franchising for you?

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Nov 072017
 
Is Non-Food Franchising for you?

Armando Bartolome There was a time when the franchising business almost always involved food. Famous brands like Mang Inasal, Fiorgelato, Lotsa Pizza, and Rice In A Box were then the darlings of the franchising world. But soon enough, non-food franchising businesses such as pharmacies, nail salons, pawnshops, travel agencies and other businesses took off. Today, some of the most promising non-food franchising businesses are: Tutorial Centers Ink Refilling Stations Fragrance Shops Nail Salons and Spas Laundry Shops By next year, there will be more non-food businesses opening up. The capital needed to launch these businesses may range from P200,000 to P3 million. Read Related Advice: How to choose the right franchise At the recent Franchise Expo held last July 23 at the SMX in Pasay, there were more than 600 brands that joined. One of the non-food businesses that caught my eye was a company that sells “pre-loved” luxury items like bags. This only goes to show that there are lots of possibilities on what kind of business you can start. You just need to squeeze your creative juices to come up with something unique that can get the attention of consumers. Read Related Advice: Currently Employed and Franchisee At The Same Time? IS FRANCHISING FOR YOU? A few years ago, I wrote: “Is Franchising For You?” a book meant to serve as a guide for entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs alike. Some of the points I raised in the book are: Starting a franchise business means signing an agreement with Read More …

Custom Plugin Developers in the Denver CO

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Nov 072017
 
Custom Plugin Developers in the Denver CO

When existing off-the-shelf plugins don’t work for you, you need custom plugins developed for you. Who does custom plugin development in Denver CO, USA? We do at http://interloperinc.com . Contact us and let us know what kind of plugin you need.

Ebay Data Entry help – eBay product listers in the Seattle, WA

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Nov 062017
 
Ebay Data Entry help – eBay product listers in the Seattle, WA

Do you need help with listing products on eBay? Maybe you already do that but need help with bulk uploading products to eBay and maybe you have compliance errors in your listings and you need help with that. We can help. We help clients with eBay product listings in the Seattle, WA as well as clients worldwide. Fill out the contact form at http://dataentry-productlistingservices.com/contact-us/ or call us at 1-972-245-0340 You’ll be glad you did!

Philippines wins 2 Global Beauty Crowns in less than 24 hours

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Nov 052017
 

Filipina beauties scored major victories in two separate international competition’s less than 24 hours apart and recorded strong finishes in other global pageants. Karen Ibasco was crowned 2017 Miss Earth crown, the fourth Filipina winner in ceremonies at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Saturday night. Halfway around the world in Bolivia, Teresita Ssen Winwyn Marquez was proclaimed Reina Hispanoamericana on Saturday (Sunday in Manila). Before their victories, two other Filipinas posted runner-up finishes in other overseas competitions. In Albania, Binibining Pilipinas Nelda Ibe finished second to Vietnam’s Do Tran Khanh in the 2017 Miss Globe pageant on Friday (Saturday in Manila). In Malaysia on Saturday night, Sammie Anne Legaspi also placed second to Siberia’s Diana Krasnova for the 2017 Miss Lumiere International World crown. And last week, Binibining Pilipinas Elizabeth Clenci finished third in the 2017 Miss Grand International pageant in Vietnam. The coming weeks will also be busy for the international pageant community. The Miss International pageant will culminate on Nov. 14 in Japan, while the Miss World contest will take place in China on Nov. 18. The Miss Universe pageant will be held in Las Vegas on Nov. 26 (Nov. 27 in Manila). The Miss Asia Pacific International tilt will cap the month with its finals in Manila on Nov. 29. December will have three more global tilts-the Miss Supranational pageant in Poland on Dec. 1 (Dec. 2 in Manila), Miss Tourism International contest in Malaysia on Dec. 16 and Miss Intercontinental competition in Read More …

World Bank commends PHL’s model for migrant labor support

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Nov 052017
 
World Bank commends PHL’s model for migrant labor support

The Philippines was commended for its migrant labor support system in a World Bank (WB) report issued in October. The WB report, “Migrating to Opportunity: Overcoming Barriers to Labor Mobility in Southeast Asia,” commended the Philippines as a country that can serve as a good example to the region in helping boost labor mobility because of its migrant labor support. The “highly-developed support system for migrant labor in the Philippines can serve as a model for other countries,” stated the WB report which highlighted ASEAN countries’ contributions in promoting workers’ welfare and deepening of economic integration. Read Related Story: PH anti-poverty program praised by World Bank The Philippines is a good example of a migration system with clearly defined institutional responsibilities. In the Philippines, several migrant-focused agencies are housed mostly within the Department of Labor and Employment. Their roles and responsibilities are well defined, with the Philippine Overseas Employment Agency responsible mainly for managing migration and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration responsible mainly for protecting migrants. The Philippines provides a listing of job opportunities available abroad through the job advertising site JobStreet.com and offers an orientation program to workers who are contemplating migration. The Pre-Employment Orientation Seminar (PEOS) includes modules on working overseas, job search, illegal recruitment, allowable fees and the essential provisions of the employment contract, and country-specific information. The PEOS is mandatory for potential migrants, but can be completed online at no cost. “With the right policy choices, sending countries can reap the economic benefits of out-migration while Read More …

Get To Know Miss Earth 2017 Karen Ibasco

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Nov 052017
 
Get To Know Miss Earth 2017 Karen Ibasco

Photo via Philippine Daily Inquirer During the coronation night held at the Mall of Asia Arena last November 4, our very own Karen Ibasco was crowned Miss Earth 2017. She succeeded last year’s winner, Katherine Espin, from Ecuador.  A true environmentalist, her advocacy is energy conservation and sustainability. Rappler curates some interesting facts about our new Earth Ambassador. Let’s get to know her a little better. Photo via ABS-CBN Karen is the 4th Filipina to win the Miss Earth pageant. The first one was Karla Henry (2008), followed by Jamie Herrell (2014) and Angelia Ong (2015). The Philippines currently holds the most number of crowns from this competition. Photo via Manila Times Karen previously tried her luck with Binibining Pilipinas. Before Miss Philippines Earth, she joined Binibining Pilipinas in 2016. This was the same year when Maxine Medina and Kylie Versoza became Miss Universe Philippines and Bb Pilipinas International. In 2015, she was the 1st runner-up in Ms. Shape PH. Photo via Manila Times Karen is a physics major. No wonder she understands the value of sustainable energy. “As a physicist, I understand the importance of daily consumption of energy, that is why my environmental advocacy is the conservation of energy and to embrace renewable and sustainable sources of energy in exchange for fossil fuel, which contributes to a huge percentage in global warming.” Photo via ABS-CBN Karen wants to give hosting a shot. While titleholders usually end up in show business, she says that she has no plans to Read More …

Baguio first PH city To Be UNESCO ‘creative city’

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Nov 052017
 
Baguio first PH city To Be UNESCO ‘creative city’

Via Baguio City Facebook The city of pines has long been known as a refuge for people weary of the summer sun in the metro, but starting Nov. 1, it’s also the Philippines’ first-ever United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Creative City. The Creative Cities Network was created in 2004 “to promote cooperation with and among cities that have identified creativity as a strategic factor for sustainable urban development,” and uses the framework of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The network covers seven creative fields: Crafts and Folk Arts, Media Arts, Film, Design, Gastronomy, Literature and Music. Baguio City was included under the Crafts and Folk Arts category, first being short-listed in September of 2017. Its inclusion in the Crafts and Folk Arts category isn’t a surprise, as Baguio City has cultivated a number of world-class artists, which include Benedicto Reyes Cabrera or BenCab as he’s more popularly known, Eric de Guia also known as Kidlat Tahimik, and Narda Capuyan who has promoted Cordilleran woven art. Baguio’s markets are littered with art and tapestry made by Igorots, natives of the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR). The post Baguio first PH city To Be UNESCO ‘creative city’ appeared first on Good News Pilipinas.

Winwyn Marquez is 1st Filipina to win Reina Hispanoamericana

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Nov 052017
 

Winwyn Marquez, was crowned Reina Hispanoamericana 2017 in Sta Cruz, Bolivia, making her the very first Filipina to compete and win in the beauty title. The 25-year-old beat 27 other candidates in the competition, which celebrates the Hispanic heritage and culture. She succeeded Maria Camila Soleibe from Colombia. Hours earlier in Manila, Karen Ibasco was crowned 2017 Miss Earth at Mall of Asia Arena in Manila. It was back to back victories for the Philippines. Read Related Story: Medical Physicist Karen Ibasco Hailed as Miss Earth 2017 Marquez was a strong contender from the beginning of the pageant and had the crown in the bag after her impressive answer during the question and answer portion. Marquez was asked how she would promote the Hispanic-American culture with the prevailing language barrier. Using an interpreter, Marquez answered: “Language can be learned but the will and determination to contribute to the organization cannot. It has to come from the heart. It has to be natural. I believe that kindness is a universal language that if you treat people with tolerance, patience and love, you will understand each other. “The Hispanic culture is not about language only. It’s about love for God, love for country, love for history and culture and love for family. And as a Filipina with a unique heritage, I have instilled that. I am ready to promote the Hispanic culture not just in Asia but in the whole world. It is time to celebrate the Hispanic culture. It is meant Read More …

Medical Physicist Karen Ibasco hailed as Miss Earth 2017

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Nov 042017
 
Medical Physicist Karen Ibasco hailed as Miss Earth 2017

University of Santo Tomas cum laude graduate Karen Ibasco has been crowned 2017 Miss Earth, during the coronation night held at Mall of Asia Arena Saturday night. Ibasco became the fourth Filipina to be crowned as Miss Earth since the pageant began in 2001. She followed the footsteps of Karla Henry (2008), Jamie Herrell (2014) and Angelia Ong (2015). The 26-year-old beauty from Manila outshined 84 other global candidates. Read Related Story: Philippines’ Angelia Ong wins Miss Earth 2015, makes history The other contestants who made up her elemental court are Australia’s Nina Robertson as Miss Earth Air 2017, Russia’s Lada Akimova as Miss Earth Fire 2017 and Colombia’s Juliana Franco as Miss Earth Water 2017. The beauty queen is a medical physicist who graduated cum laude both from her bachelor and master’s degrees in Applied Physics major in Medical Physics from the University of Santo Tomas. During the competition’s final Q&A portion, Ibasco was asked who or what she thinks is the biggest enemy of Mother Earth and why. Ibasco said: “I believe that the real problem in this world is not climate change. The real problem is us because of our ignorance and apathy. What we have to do is to start changing our ways, to start recalibrating our minds and redirecting our steps because together, as a global community, our micro-efforts will have a macro-effect to help save our home, our planet.” Read Related Story: Leren Bautista is Ms Tourism Queen of the Year Int’l For the Read More …

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