Globe Business commits support for Filipino franchisors

MANILA, Philippines - Globe Business renews its commitment to help sustain the growth of the local franchising industry by providing assistance for start-ups and thriving businesses and offering relevant and affordable information and communication tools that would lower business costs.

“Being a negosyante is tough. You are always faced with competition that, in turn, puts pressure on entrepreneurs to improve productivity, manage cash resources more efficiently and forever find new customers. Our research has shown that most entrepreneurs spend more time on the daily grind of management, rather than looking at growth opportunities. We know that technology and telecommunications are an ever-changing, complex set of choices that is another layer of difficulty for the negosyante. We make telecommunication simpler and easier to understand by adjusting to the unique needs of each entrepreneur,” said Manny Escosa, Marketing Head for the Corporate & SME Segments of Globe Business, in a speech before entrepreneurs at the 10th Filipino Franchise Show, organized by the Association of Filipino Franchisers Inc. (AFFI).

AFFI is bullish over the prospects for franchising in the country, with increasing sales, market expansion and opportunities to lower operating expenses with new technologies. Globe Business, has enabled these through its Negostar packages. Among the businesses that have benefitted are some of the largest homegrown franchises, including V Cargo, Fiorgelato, Lots ’A’ Pizza, and Zen Zest.

There are about 50,000 franchisees across the country, generating at least 200,000 jobs. AFFI members alone have 6,600 outlets nationwide, generating at least 40,000 jobs.

“We are grateful for the support of Globe Business for helping nurture many small entrepreneurs into successful business ventures. Their efforts to develop products, services and solutions fit for entrepreneurs have helped many of us make ends meet from limited resources and helped spur growth for the franchising industry,” said Paulo Tibig, president of AFFI.

Globe Business offers a suite of information and communication tools to small and medium-sized enterprises. These business tools can be customized depending on the nature and size of their ventures. Globe Business is the only one-stop shop that offers wireless, wireline and data services simplified to meet every business requirement. Its array of offers include Business Plus, a postpaid mobile plan that can cut communication costs by as much as 80 percent, and the Inventory Ordering System, which reduces operational expenses by keeping track of stock levels and order volumes in real time.

Globe Business aims to provide the best products and solutions for small, medium and large enterprises. Experience the benefits of having customized solutions to support your business. Consult a Globe Business Account Manager, visit a Globe store, call the Globe Business Hotline at +632 730-1288 or log on to www.globe.com.ph/negostar today to find out more.