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PLDT hitches on Go Negosyo caravan for overseas Filipinos

By Louella Desiderio | October 16, 2015 - 10:00am

The global marketing, sales and operating arm of Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT) has partnered with the Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship (PCE) for a program aimed at enabling overseas Filipinos...

Business

Globe unit holds first myBusinessDay at Global City

December 1, 2014 - 12:00am

True to its commitment to inspire success, Globe myBusiness has sparked inspiration and empowers entrepreneurs and micro small...

Business

AFFI projects 25% growth in sales

By Louella Desiderio | September 18, 2014 - 12:00am

The Association of Filipino Franchisers Inc. (AFFI) expects its sales to grow between 20-to-25 percent this year from a year ago, even as its member-firms’ losses due to the port congestion could potentially...

Business

Franchisers seek more SME financing

By Louella Desiderio | June 9, 2014 - 12:00am

The Association of Filipino Franchisers Inc. (AFFI) is seeking greater access to financing from banks for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to allow them to expand and compete overseas through franchising amid...

Business

Filipino biz leaders featured in Singapore forum

April 14, 2014 - 12:00am

GoodNewsPilipinas.com and The Finely Filipino Magazine have organized a major forum that will enlighten Filipino professionals in Singapore if the right time has come to give up their foreign employment and be closer...

Business

Gov’t urged to help SMEs deal with high cost of electricity

By Louella Desiderio | April 10, 2014 - 12:00am

The Association of Filipino Franchisers Inc. (AFFI), is seeking government support to allow small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to deal with the rising cost of electricity in the country.

Business

How to spot a franchise scam

By Iris Gonzales | February 17, 2014 - 12:00am

Ever felt tired of working 8 am to 5 pm for that cruel boss and that company with a salary that can hardly make ends meet?

Business As Usual

Patronize local franchises – AFFI

By Louella Desiderio | October 6, 2013 - 12:00am

The Association of Filipino Franchisers, Inc. (AFFI) is calling on entrepreneurs to invest in local franchises to help the country’s micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) sector grow.

Business

AFFI projects 15% sales growth this yr

By Louella Desiderio | September 20, 2013 - 12:00am

The Association of Filipino Franchisers Inc. (AFFI) expects sales to grow by 15 percent this year from last year’s P54 billion due to the increase in member firms’ outlets and the group’s membership,...

Business

Free franchising sessions at AFFI show

September 15, 2013 - 12:00am

The best homegrown franchise companies from the Association of Filipino Franchisers Inc. (AFFI) will share the secrets of their success at the free seminars and workshops scheduled during the 12th Filipino Franchise...

Business