Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) pump up the local Philippine economy by bringing in their remittances. Back in 2012 alone, this amounted to $17.3 Billion. But while they have contributed that much to the economy, majority of OFWs still do not have what it takes to be called rich, if even well-off. A typical OFW is…
Today’s job description entails everyone to be more productive. This is the age where output matters most and results is a big thing. At the same time, in this age of the internet, there is a need to be in the loop and get hooked most of the time. This is how the 21st Century…
Debts are inevitable especially within the Filipino culture. It is like a part of their lives. This is especially true among Filipinos who are considered to be in the middle to lower income bracket (and even in the upper bracket). There are a lot of factors why people engage in debts or loan a considerable…
Did you know that individuals who have financial obligations cannot anymore just easily get away from this agreement just like that? If the lender has already exhausted every other mean to make the debtor pay up, the debtor can actually be charged a civil case. Financial obligations such as payment to a (1) contract of…
Do you really have what it takes to make your business plan materialize? Do you possess a great entrepreneurial vision like Steve Jobs or Bill Gates to predict what lies ahead in the business world? Some would say that entrepreneurs are born and not made. There are studies which show that birth order can identify…
Angel’s Hamburger is one of the Filipinos most affordable food places to go to whenever they are on a strict budget. Their popular buy-1-take-1 burger is the key as to why they had succeeded in the market – considering the tough competitions and other deals out there. Their food products were offered at reasonable prices,…
Yogurt offers a healthy alternative to ice cream. It has lesser fat content compared to ice cream. It also has probiotics helpful to the digestive system. Market research in the US shows that frozen yogurt sales have risen at an average of 21 percent each year since 2008, and the number of yogurt shops increased…
OFWs usually express their feelings to their loved ones back in the Philippines via their money remittances. However, you do not want just any ill-reputed company to handle your love money. Hence, we collated the best companies for sending money to the Philippines. These companies have the best rates, are trustworthy and are known for…
Now that we have established why a cover letter is important, here are some tips on how to write an effective cover letter. The trick in crafting this correspondence is to make it short in length, conversational in nature, personal in tone and definitely customized to highlight specific skills and achievements that is needed for…
It brings such a delightful feeling when your phone rings and somebody tells you that your job application is qualified for an interview process. This only means that you are one notch higher in getting that dream job. However, the interview is just the start of a long and rigid process. For you to be…
You might have probably noticed it already, but there are people still awake even way past midnight. They might be looking for a place where they can buy small things – snacks, cigarettes, probably batteries, cooking oil and a can of tuna perhaps, or some eggs, up to even small electronic devices. Some of them…
An opportunity may knock only once. If this chance comes knocking at your door in a form of a job interview, gladly take it and make the best out of it. This may be the start of realizing your dreams. Thus, preparing for that interview is a must for every potential candidate. What you know,…
You might wonder how those millionaires accumulated their riches. Our thoughts will immediately think, they might have inherited those riches, thinking that millionaires were born with a silver spoon. We have to realize that most millionaires made their money without a trust fund or inheritance. Mostly, they earned it from hard work and perseverance. Remember,…
We all know that clothing is one of the basic human needs. And everyone will look forward to having a very trendy looking shirt. You yourself might be interested in having a custom shirt that stands out from everyone in the crowd, so your creativity churns designs. You might then try your very own t-shirt…
The interview is basically a two-way process of communication. Thus, not only that the interviewer gets to ask relevant questions about the employee, this is also a time that the employee will have the chance to ask questions too. Asking the right, stimulating and fascinating questions will also mean two things: (1) it will affirm…
A job interview is actually the most crucial 30-60 minutes of a person’s career life. Landing that dream job is something that hard work will truly pay off and where luck and fate will just be a thought. Thus, acing that interview entails a lot of preparation, organization and serious practice. The saying practice makes…
Pet owners realize the important of their furry companions in their lives. And the sheer number of pet owners makes the pet industry thrive and prosper. Pet services then come as an important part of this thriving industry. As pets are treated as part of the family, their well-being and grooming thus becomes an important…
When you decide to start a business, your decision will surely have an impact to the community, the government and the environment as a whole. It also influences clients, employees, the suppliers and even your competitors. There are certain points though that the impact is almost negligible as we always see statistics from a politician…
The Beatle’s song “It’s been a hard day’s night” is definitely an interesting way of saying I have a tough day. This phrase has been used to describe a hard day’s work but for the band that worked all night, it indeed became a hard day’s night for them. An indication that work can also…
The digital and information age have actually paved the way in a shift of paradigm in terms of careers, jobs and employment opportunities especially among Filipinos. This paradigm shift opened the doors to a more flexible, variable and adaptable line of work. The rise of online jobs have been very evident and surely will continue…
You should attach a cover letter to that resume. It is important. Why a cover letter is important to your job search? This is basically the first thing that the employer will actually read. Besides, this will also serve as the application letter as well. The content in the letter will initially give the employer…
A lot of people are getting into the habit of being healthy and fit. Gyms offer them a space where they can have a good workout two to three times a week. And getting fit doesn’t pertain to a specific season of the year. It is a year-long activity. You might then consider setting up…
You already got your food cart. You have already established them in a favorable location, and is now doing fairly well. Now, you are targeting the next step, that is finding a more adventurous franchise offering. You might realize that a franchise that costed you less than P50,000 has its limitations, so why not go…
Having your own business is good, your machinery and stocks are well placed. But will you be able to deal with keep up with the most important part of your business – your employees? Whether they may be fresh graduates or having not completed school, employees must have something within them that could be beneficial…
We never have to question that water is an essential need in people’s lives. But with all the problems that pollution have brought to our environment, obtaining potable water from our natural system, or even from our basic water services, Is getting hard and hard to get. This is why water refilling station businesses are…
One of the most sought-after and most profitable ways in gaining financial stability in the Philippines is to own a franchise business. There are many young entrepreneurs who are hooked in this kind of business because there are studies which show that the success rate is almost 90%. This is the reason why franchise business…
Motherhood is one of the most wonderful thing that could ever happen to a woman however, this stage in a woman’s life also takes a lot of sacrifice (and sleep!) because a tiny little angel is depending on you for everything! So there are many moms out there that chooses to give up their careers…
Whether you like it or not, summer heat is felt everywhere. A taste of summer weather brings excitement to all walks of life. Parties and festivities are just what you needed to break the routine your body is used to do in office and in school. During summer, we needed something to quench our thirst….
There are times when the older generation always label the partying tendencies of the younger generation as a super bad thing, something that should be avoid completely, but the majority of the so-called Millenials seem to ignore the warnings and go to parties anyway, especially for the college students where fraternity and sorority houses are…
If you are in-between jobs for whatever reason, you cannot be idle and waste away at home, because you have to stay marketable so that when you apply for another job and attending an interview, you wouldn’t look like a lazy person who simply leaves left jobs when the going gets tough. However, it’s pretty…