In the Philippines, 80% of businesses are family-run, mostly having begun as small shops or modest ventures. Over decades, these businesses grew into national brands, creating empires that are passed on to the next generations. But while these businesses changed over the years, the values that built them stayed the same. Assets and titles are…
One of the lessons that businessmen in the Philippines learn from the get-go is that the right business partners make all the difference in taking their enterprises to the next level. An advantage of building a business partnership in the Philippines is the value that Filipinos place in relationships. Mutual respect, honoring agreements, and valuing…
Remote work has reshaped the careers of many Filipinos, offering flexibility, better work-life balance, and an escape from long commutes. With worsening traffic in major cities like Metro Manila and Cebu, many professionals have embraced the convenience of working from home, allowing them to spend more quality time with family while staying productive and advancing…
The rise of remote work in the last two decades has led to the popularity of co-working spaces in the Philippines. Many co-working spaces in the country offer amenities and perks that make remote work easier for both freelancers and digital nomads, from high-speed internet and wifi to unlimited coffee and comfy chairs. Not all…
In today’s fast-paced world, the pursuit of work-life balance has become a growing concern, especially in countries where long working hours, low pay, and exhausting commutes are part of everyday life. Unfortunately, the Philippines has been identified as one of the worst countries in terms of work-life balance index, according to a study by Remote,…
In the recent Wealth Report from Knight Frank published in Mansion Global in February 2024, Manila was declared the fastest-growing market in the world for luxury real estate. The report cited that prices for luxury homes and condominiums in the Philippines’ capital city have grown by 26.3%, as opposed to 16% for Dubai and 15%…
As a nation colonized by the West, it’s no surprise that remnants of colonial mentality still exist, even if we’re able to develop positive customs and traits that we can call our own. From 1899 to 1946, the Philippines was colonized by the US and, before that, by Spain for more than 300 years. Though…
Metro Manila, otherwise known as the Philippines’ National Capital Region (NCR), is the country’s largest metropolitan area and home to the nation’s seat of power and commerce. Made up of 16 urbanized cities, the metropolis is the center of the country’s culture, education, and government, significantly impacting finance, commerce, media, technology, research, and education. Within…
Owning a business seems to be the end goal for many Filipinos, but with the hurdles that come with business ventures, not a lot of us are able to achieve this goal. For most of us who are considering starting a business but have no idea where or how to start, franchising might just be…
More and more people in the country are shopping online. E-commerce sites, online marketplaces, and peer-to-peer transactions via social media provide hundreds of thousands of products at your disposal, plus a myriad of payment options that offer absolute convenience. If you’re planning on starting a business, having a strong online presence is the wisest decision…