How-to Guides

A refrigerator has become a key component in many businesses in the Philippines. Sari-sari stores, carinderias, and canteens often require this storage facility. Here's our refrigerator buying guide. But choosing a suitable fridge might not be an easy task. There are so many fridge...

In order to attract foreign investment, the Philippine government is extending certain incentives to international companies who wish to expand their business in the country. PEZA application is then required for foreign businesses to avail of such privileges. Incentives and...

Businesses seeking to establish presence and operations in the Philippines are required to register with government agencies. This includes local businesses initiated by Filipino citizens or foreign entrepreneurs who wish to invest in their business to target the Philippine...

At some point, you need to provide your TIN (taxpayer identification number) when entering a transaction. Instances such as paying tax, applying for a business permit or a bank account, or even signing up for an account in a...

Are you starting to manage a family business or in line to inherit an enterprise your retiring parents are currently handling? Indeed, family-run businesses can be more complicated than running a conventional corporation. They often run with extra layers and...

Rice is a staple food of Filipinos and needless to say, engaging in selling or trading rice supplies can be a stable business. With the government agency, the National Food Authority, providing alternative, usually cheaper supplies of rice so...

Have you ever experienced going to the ATM to withdraw money but even though no money came out, the transaction was treated as successful and your last withdrawal attempt reflected in your statement balance? In this age of cyber crime,...

In order to legalize their business and be covered by benefits from the Philippine government for micro, small and medium enterprises, the Department of Trade and Industry has urged micro businesses, particularly operators of tiangge and sari-sari stores to...

Once you get notification from the bank or any lender that your loan application has been approved so fresh capital cash is on its way to finance your business, it’s not surprising to see smile painted on your face. That’s...

Has someone owed you money (sari-sari store debt, outstanding loan premium, house rental, etc)  and has not settled the outstanding obligations? In case you don’t know yet, it is possible to lodge a complaint and file a case against the...