Archive for the 'Business' Category
As an offline businessman, some of the tools I employ in promoting my printing business are: 1) giving away free samples of our products - printed t-shirts, PVC ID’s & graphic designs and 2) distribution of leaflets. I have established my printing business from scratch. I crawled and scratched my way to where […]
June 27th, 2008 | Posted in Business | 4 Comments
Here in Ilocos Norte, one of my businesses is t-shirt printing aside from manufacturing of PVC ID. Silkscreen printing is a good business despite the fact that it is somewhat seasonal. Somewhat because there are seasons when we cannot cope up with the demands of the market and sometimes, the season gets dry […]
June 2nd, 2008 | Posted in Business | 4 Comments
Online shopping has become a multi-billion dollar industry. Online stores have taken the internet by storm because of the convenience it brings to those who are either lazy or too busy to shop the conventional way. Thanks to eBay, Amazon, Chitika store, and other online stores, shopping is now easier. All you need […]
May 30th, 2008 | Posted in Business, Society | 3 Comments
How many cell phones do you own? This question was asked by a research assistant to me a few years ago. It was a nationwide survey conducted and financed by a cell phone manufacturer. At that time I owned 3 cell phone units. Now I only have one, and I admit it’s already […]
May 27th, 2008 | Posted in Business, Technology | 11 Comments
When we talk of blogging, the question of web design, functionality, ease of navigation and loading speed might come to mind. Also, when you think of your readers, content is always king. SEO and programming skills are also required (for traffic). All these concepts rolled into one medium called a blog is […]
May 26th, 2008 | Posted in Business | 8 Comments
In a microcosm, Forex is a simple money exchange deal where you trade one currency for another. Money exchange shops are so many here in the Philippines. In Manila, Cubao is a place with one of the most number of money exchange shops.
But what is Forex on a bigger scheme?
Foreign exchange, Forex or […]
May 23rd, 2008 | Posted in Business | 2 Comments
From a health perspective, sugar is one the best sources of energy. This is what keeps me alive and strong as a blogger, writer, math professor, researcher and programmer. I couldn’t have made it through the grueling 13 years of my career as a jack-of-all-trade without coffee and sugar.
May 21st, 2008 | Posted in Business | 2 Comments
Small businessmen are sometimes confronted with problems concerning finance. In fact even big businessmen suffer the same fate. Here in the Philippines, the economy is so uptight every business here is trying to implement some cost-cutting measures. Government agencies also do this. This is the good thing about blogging as a business […]
May 16th, 2008 | Posted in Business | No Comments
Here in the Philippines, summertime can be so annoying. Outdoor or indoor, the sun is too hot. Studies also show that most appliances at home suffer damage from too much exposure to sunlight. This prompts home owners to put curtains on windows to prevent too much sunlight to come in to the […]
May 15th, 2008 | Posted in Business | 3 Comments
I know most Filipinos can relate with the theme of this article. Cash shortage is not an uncommon incident especially to those who belong to the not-so-affluent families. This blogger is not an exception. There had been a couple of times when I either pawned some items or sold them at very low prices. Those items […]
May 8th, 2008 | Posted in Business | 2 Comments
If you are familiar with cowboys, then it is most likely that you are popular with one of their sports – Rodeo. Many of us think that bull riding is rodeo. While that is true, there are many other categories of rodeo. Other categories include bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle […]
April 23rd, 2008 | Posted in Business | 1 Comment
People in the modern world are getting busier these days. Schedules become a problem at times.
April 19th, 2008 | Posted in Business | 4 Comments
Yeah, that’s correct. You can traffictize your blog by submitting your article to web directories. If that is a new concept to you, then this is the chance for you to learn how to do it.
April 15th, 2008 | Posted in Business | 2 Comments
Rejection is a humiliating feeling. At times it not only lowers our self-esteem but also our morale. This is exactly what many people say when they are turned down when applying for a loan/mortgage.
April 14th, 2008 | Posted in Business | No Comments
Prior to blogging, I have no credit card or a debit card. But when blogging became “profitable”, as some of you may know it, a credit card and Paypal accounts are must-haves. Any blogger who has an inclination to monetize his blog knows that by now.
April 10th, 2008 | Posted in Business | No Comments
If you’re in the business of creating web pages or developing a fully-functional website, then better grab some books, get a lot of snacks and hope that your PC won’t break down. This is because designing a website or web pages takes a lot of time.
April 10th, 2008 | Posted in Business | No Comments
Bloggers, like any ordinary internet user, need a good internet connection. But how can you have a good internet connection if you will not choose the right internet service provider (ISP)?
April 4th, 2008 | Posted in Business | Comments Off