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Where to get small business loans: Microfinance institutions (MFIs), Banks and Cooperatives

2010-12-21T01:37:00.000-08:00

Small business loans are almost always needed by entrepreneurs who want to venture into business. In the country, we have various Microfinance institutions (MFIs), Banks, Cooperatives and Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) that can help a starting entrepreneur. Before you approach one of these agencies you better have an idea about your personal credit history, business plan, experience,

How to manage the expansion of your small business?

2010-12-20T16:22:00.000-08:00

If you have been here for quite awhile (meaning a year or more ago), you may already have your small business going for a time now. And so you maybe thinking of expanding your business and perhaps also thinking about effective small business administration or thinking if you need business insurance or a business marketing person among other needs. Anyway, with your business expanding, you know

How to make Activated Carbon

2010-12-01T17:02:00.000-08:00

Activated Carbon from coconut shells, a by-product of copra processing, is a good material for activated carbon/charcoal production. Activated charcoal (charcoal activated with CO2, water vapor, or chemical compounds) made of coconut shell has advantages compared to other materials (wood, rice husk, corn cob) because of its ability to absorb color or aroma. It is used as supporting material for

8 Deadly Mistakes When Running a Business

2010-12-01T11:49:00.000-08:00

Anyone who have been in business made mistakes. In fact, the longer you’re in business, the more mistakes you’ll make. It’s just that the ratio of good decisions to bad ones improves over time. To help you guide not to commit some of the obvious ones, we list here 8 deadly mistakes you would likely commit. Keep on reading.1. Underestimating the importance of cash-flow management. You can be

Franchising a 7-Eleven Store

2010-11-30T08:08:00.000-08:00

7-Eleven® provides an opportunity for entrepreneurs and business partners to operate their own convenience store with the leading name in the business. If you are a goal-oriented individual who wants to grow with a well-established retailer, 7-Eleven invites you to take a look at what the 7-Eleven® franchise system has to offer.7-Eleven® provides:• a reliable, fresh assortment of high-quality

How to manufacture charcoal briquettes

2010-11-30T05:44:00.000-08:00

Charcoal made out of the modified pit method can be used in making charcoal briquettes. Charcoal briquettes are charcoal dust compactly massed by a binder of either cassava flour, corn or sweet potato starch.As fuel, charcoal briquettes have higher heating value than wood or plain charcoal. They are almost smokeless when burning and give off intense and steady heat. They can be used in the

How to make fiber boards from coconuts

2010-11-30T04:00:00.000-08:00

Coconut fiberboard (CFB) is a new product manufactured from fibrous materials like coconut coir, fronds,spathes and shredded wood that are mixed with Portland cement at a predetermined ratio of 70% cement to 30% fiber by weight. CFB is made by forming the cement-fiber mixture into mats and pressing them to the desired thickness ranging from 8 mm to 25 mm. The board is 244 cm long by 61 cm wide.

How to get a BFAD License

2010-11-28T17:15:00.000-08:00

BFAD is the government agency that protect public health and ensure the safety, efficacy, purity and quality of all the products it regulates through the effective and efficient implementation of national policies consistent with international best practices.BFAD services includes providing license to operate (LTO), Product Registration, and Laboratory Services, among others.An establishment

How to Process Rice Straw into Livestock Feed

2010-11-28T17:01:00.000-08:00

Fresh rice straw has a high energy content, but its use as feed for ruminants is limited by the high levels of lignin and silica in the straw. These make it difficult for livestock to digest.By processing the rice straw, its quality and digestibility can be improved. Processing can also increase the protein content of rice straw.It is recommended to process rice straw by applying urea (

How to Make Ice Cream

2010-11-24T06:51:00.000-08:00

Ice cream is a delicious frozen food that is a real treat when it’s homemade. Making ice cream at home can be a fun family project with a job for everyone. If you have a hand cranked or electric ice cream freezer, everyone can enjoy a tasty dessert right from the freezer.The most important ingredients in ice cream are:• Milk solids, often added as nonfat dry milk, give body to the mixture and

How to make Coco Sugar and Coco Honey

2010-11-23T03:31:00.000-08:00

Coco means it is from coconut. Although further study is needed to verify, and validate the medicinal properties of coco sugar and coco honey, there are some interesting information I got in an email and from sources such as DOST/FNRI. Some interesting information about coco sugar and coco honey are as follows:Coco sugar and coco honey have low glycemic index, a measurement on blood sugar,

Tips on Food Cart Business Franchise

2010-11-01T03:26:00.000-07:00

I can’t help but be amazed on how much sales a food cart business gets in a day. For example, on the entrance of Ever Gotesco in the Marcos Highway customers on a Siomai Food Cart were falling in line to buy, almost. IMO, earnings could probably compete with established food chains on a lower scale. Indeed, more than P1 billion in sales is turned over every year from the food cart businesses. So,

How to grow Organic Mango

2010-10-23T11:31:00.000-07:00

REX A. RIVERA, Agronomist1.Distance mango far apart to allow full sunlight and free flow of air. (20x20 meters quincunx will give 50 hills per hectare.)2.Practice clean culture. Keep weeds and grasses short. Grow creeping leguminous cover crop to protect soil and beneficial microorganisms.3.Cultivate and plow the soil at least once a year to aerate and prune off roots at the surface that are

How to Start a Restaurant and Catering Business

2010-10-09T18:35:00.000-07:00

Starting a business can be a rewarding undertaking, but it comes with its challenges. Before starting a business in, it is wise to do your research. Ask yourself if you are truly suited for entrepreneurship and understand that significant effort may be required. You should thoroughly enjoy the field you are getting into and you must believe in your service; it may consume much of your time,

Tips on Saving Money

2010-09-09T20:12:00.000-07:00

Want to stop living from paycheck to paycheck? Read on and start saving today.Steps:1. Figure out what you need to save for and how much you need to save. For short-term goals, this is easy. If you want to buy a video game, find out how much it costs; if you want to buy a house, determine how much of a down payment you’ll need. For long-term goals, such as retirement, you’ll need to do a lot more

How to make Bignay Wine

2010-09-09T16:40:00.000-07:00

Utensils needed:Wooden spoonClean big bottlesUtility bowlPlateMeasuring cupIngredients:4 cups sound, ripe bignay3/4 cups sugar4 cups water1/4 teaspoon dry active yeastSteps in processing:A. Prepare the juice1. Wash fruits and boil with equal amount of water to get extract.2. Strain and measure.For every 4 cups of extract, add 3/4 cup sugar.3. Heat to boil for a few minutes.4. Place in container

Duck Raising Guide

2010-08-25T01:51:00.000-07:00

We have another(earlier) post about duck raising. This post is just a variation or a continuation of our previous post on duck raising.Duck raising is a lucrative livestock industry in the Philippines because of its egg. Its most important product, the balut (boiled incubated duck’s egg), is sold daily throughout the archipelago for its delicious flavor and nutritive value.Duck raising is

How to start a bakery business (a video series from Go Negosyo)

2010-08-07T16:23:00.000-07:00

Setting up a bakery is a profitable business. Ric Pinca, executive director of the Philippine Association of Flour Millers (Pafmil), agrees that indeed “baking is a rewarding and profitable business.” “Bread is the country's second staple and everyone eats bread. Though consumed mainly as breakfast and snack fare, bread is also taken at lunch, usually as burgers and even dinner time. Bread is a

Franchise: The Generics Pharmacy

2010-08-06T15:29:00.000-07:00

Now, you have a chance to own a totally unique franchise that is: * Socially relevant and helpful to Filipino families * Extremely Affordable * Very profitable * Easy to learn and operate * Easy to locateWe are aggressively looking for franchise partners with whom we can grow our retail operations together and enjoy the benefits it offersTo qualify as our franchisee, you must primarily share our

Reasons for failure or success of a business, and why a few will thrive

2010-08-01T22:53:00.000-07:00

Every year, hundreds of thousands are starting a small business. Most will fail, some will muddle along, and a few of these small businesses will thrive. Which ones thrive, and why? The reason some businesses experience spectacular sales and profit growth from the start isn't because they had a lot of money at the beginning. Their fast growth can be attributed to the fact that they were put

How to make hollow blocks

2010-06-11T17:41:00.000-07:00

CEMENTLESS SOIL BLOCKSIn view of the rising cost of cement, the Forest Products Research and Development Institute made an attempt to form building blocks out of soil and water alone or in combination with one or two other agri-forestry waste materials, such as rice hull, coconut coir dust and wood ash. Lime is used as a binder. Lime is found in large quantities in Rizal, Negros Occidental and

Tips on Poultry Raising: Management of Layer Flock

2010-06-07T19:58:00.000-07:00

 Pullets are transferred to the laying house at the age of 16-18 weeks or at least 3 weeks before the onset of egg production. A few days before and after the transfer, the bird's ration should be fortified with antibiotics and vitamins to minimize or counteract the effects of stress. Cull those birds that show little or no promise of becoming potential layers. Birds will start laying when

Work from Home Online Jobs

2010-05-29T19:17:00.000-07:00

A work at home parent is the new trend. He/she is an entrepreneur who works from home. They are sometimes referred as WAHM (work at home mom) or WAHD (work at home dad). Entrepreneurs can now work and run a business from home – with the help of internet; many things can be done right at your own home.Entrepreneurs choose to run businesses from home for a variety of reasons, including lower

How to make Gracilaria Chips

2010-05-27T18:25:00.000-07:00

Gracilaria seaweed, locally known as "Gulaman Dagat" grows abundantly in many coastal areas in the Philippines. This seaweed is edible and eaten widely in the form of salad. Gracilaria is also a source of agar, and it is rich in carbohydrates and other nutrients such as crude protein, crude fat, and ash. It can be made into chips as a source of livelihood.Procedure how to make Gracilaria chips

TRC Livelihood Training Schedule for June 2010

2010-05-26T03:22:00.000-07:00

If you want to start one of the businesses listed below and you need basic training, then this is the opportunity for you. Technology Resource Center (TRC) offers various livelihood training for June 2010. The Technology Resource Center (TRC) serves the public through the acquisition and promotion of technology and livelihood skills and information for Filipinos worldwide.Training schedule are as