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Japanese design expert arrives in Manila to educate Filipino exporters on Japanese market

Japanese design expert Mr. Junya Kitagawara is guest speaker in a trends briefing with Filipino small and medium enterprise (SME)-exporters on 23 February 2010 in Cebu and 24  February 2010 in Manila to discuss the prospects in the Japanese design market.

Kitagawara is the President of Art Resources, Inc., a design company in Japan and is dispatched to Manila by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-Japan Center in time for the forthcoming Manila F.A.M.E. International, a bi-annual exhibition for the home and fashion lifestyle led by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) through the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM).

Kitagawara has provided technical assistance and projects for traditional handicrafts to a number of SMEs in other parts of Asia, including Thailand and Malaysia. He has been involved in major design projects in Japan including the

[ More ] February 25th, 2010 | 2 Comments | Posted in PinoyDeal, Tips |

Free Livelihood and Skills Seminar

Free Livelihood and Skills Seminar
February 26, 2010 Friday
PTTC, Sen. Gil J. Puyat Ave. cor. Roxas Blvd., Pasay City

Entrepreneurship Briefings:

  • How to Start a Business (AM)
  • Business Options (PM)

Skills Training:

  • Health & Wellness: Hilot (Whole Day)
  • Basic Photography (Whole Day)
  • Recycling for Business (Whole Day)
  • Basic Photoshop (Whole Day)
  • Basic Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Repair (Whole Day)
  • Basic Car Troubleshooting (Whole Day)
  • Basic Beadworks (AM)
  • Commercial Baking (AM)
  • Flower Arrangement (AM)
  • Native Kakanin (AM)
  • Balut & Salted Egg Making (AM)
  • Siopao & Dimsum Making (PM)
  • Meat Processing (PM)
  • Advanced Beadworks (PM)
  • Desserts Galore (PM)
  • Scents & Fragrances (PM)

Time Schedules:

  • AM (8:00 – 11:00)
  • PM (12:00 -3:00)
  • Whole Day (8:00 – 3:00)

Registration starts at 7:00 am. This is first-come-first-serve basis due to its limited seats, so come early.

Note: Schedule is subject to change without prior …

[ More ] February 21st, 2010 | 1 Comment | Posted in Franchise, PinoyDeal, Tips |

Women Entrepreneurship Summit

MARCH 8, 2010

9AM – 6PM

WORLD TRADE CENTER

Join us as we celebrate National Women’s Month by recognizing inspiring women, uplifting the country’s small entrepreneurs, and showcasing possible business opportunities for women (and men, too).

FORUMS, BOOTHS, AND EXHIBITS ON BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES AND IDEAS

Visit over 200 booths and exhibits that showcase business ideas and opportunities in health & wellness, beauty & cosmetics, fashion & accessories, food & culinary business, technology, direct-selling, franchising, and so much more!


FREE SEMINARS ON STARTING A BUSINESS AND WOMEN’S ISSUES

Attend free seminars on the how-to’s of starting your own business: from knowing your strengths and your ambitions, to finding business opportunities, to marketing your products and finding  capital. Plus, talks on women’s health, education, good governance, and other issues and concerns facing women today.

GO NEGOSYO-PCW INSPIRING WOMEN OF THE YEAR AWARD

[ More ] February 21st, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Franchise, Online Jobs, PinoyDeal, Tips |

Winners of pitch challenge eye business opportunities in US

Three Filipino technopreneurs emerged victorious at the Startups Take a Pitch competition at the recently concluded government-led e-Services Global Sourcing Conference and Exhibition with the goal of providing a venue for Filipino technopreneurs get a their foot in the door of the global information technology (IT) industry.

With over 20 shortlisted Filipino tech startup participants, the competition offered a shot for three winners to accelerate their growth via exposure to the Silicon Valley environment. The contestants were provided a limited time for the presentation of each business pitch that was later judged by a panel of Silicon-Valley based technopreneurs and representatives from venture capital (VC) firms. The winning entries were based upon the market size for the product, the quality of the team, the defensibility of the pitch, the business model used, as well as the product’s fundability. Sponsored by …

[ More ] February 21st, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in PinoyDeal, Tips |

International Food Exhibition Philippines 2010

International Food Exhibition Philippines 2010

The most delectable and exciting food finds from the Philippines’ ever growing trade fair for gourmet options.

Celebrate the flavors through IFEX 2010 treats!

Taste the flavors of the world

IFEX Philippines’ 7th year offering include an International Hall that welcomes variety of food culture and exciting trends from different countries turning IFEX into a truly global marketplace of luscious dishes and exciting food ideas from every corners of the world.

An exciting host of culinary delights

The expanding trade fair continues to evolve as it features co-locator events of food and allied sectors for a complete one-stop-shop gastronomic experience. The coming edition is another special offering of delectable food innovations to address the growing demands of the global market.

Indulge in luscious offerings while discovering unparalleled business opportunities with the top brands from the …

[ More ] February 18th, 2010 | 1 Comment | Posted in PinoyDeal, Tips |

Manila F.A.M.E. International


A new beginning unfolds at Manila F.A.M.E. International, Asia’s Boutique Show.

Evolving, re-inventing, transforming. Manila F.A.M.E. International, the second longest-running trade platform for home and fashion lifestyle products in the Asia Pacific and the only Union des Foires Internationales (UFI) recognized trade fair in the Philippines, welcomes you to a new phase as it opens its doors as Asia’s Boutique Show.

This April, visit the Manila F.A.M.E. International!

Fair Dates : 22 – 25 April 2010
Venues : Hall 1 / World Trade Center (Main)

Home Furnishings (furniture, home decorations, houseware items, others)

Hall 2 / World Trade Center (Pavilion)

Home Furnishings; Holiday Décor; Gifts, Arts & Crafts; Health & Wellness (spa & personal care products); Visual Arts (paintings, framed pictures & sculptures); others

Hall 3 / Philippine Trade Training Center (PTTC)

Garments,Textiles & Fashion Complements (costume jewelry, fine jewelry,

[ More ] February 15th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in PinoyDeal, Tips |