Research & Documentation

How Inflation Affects Small Businesses in the Philippines

Headline inflation may look “low,” but small businesses feel the deeper impact of rising utilities, raw materials, and wages. MSMEs are hit harder because they lack bulk‑buying power...

7 Businesses That Thrive During Oil Price Hikes

Oil price hikes are a recurring reality in the Philippines. Because the country imports more than 90% of its fuel supply, global price movements...

9 Reasons That Stifle Growth of Filipino Business

Filipinos often hear from parents, teachers, or neighbors that very few people become wealthy through employment alone. Entrepreneurship is frequently seen as the alternative...

9 Undeniable Proofs that it’s Tough to do Business in the Philippines

The Philippines continues to show promise as a fast-growing, newly industrialized economy — but doing business in the country remains challenging, especially for foreign...

How to Start Your Travel Agency Business in the Philippines

Boom in domestic travel, propelled by expanding destinations offered by airlines, easier access to information about tourist spots shared on social media, and growth...

7 Food Business Ideas to Start in the Philippines

Food is something that’s a common fixture within Philippine society. So it comes as no surprise for someone to start a food business to...

How You Can Franchise With Max’s Restaurant in the Philippines

With a growing population and increasing financial capacity, the Philippines is in a bright spot for investment. Known for appetite for chicken-themed meals, Filipinos have...
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Injap Sia: How a College Dropout Became Dollar Billionaire

While education is key to success, many of the world’s most successful people ironically dropped out of school and translated their passion towards accomplishment....

Strengthening The Marikina Shoe Industry

MARIKINA, June 10 (PIA)--Following President Rodrigo Duterte’s instruction to revive and to strengthen the country’s footwear industry, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary...

Former Dishwasher, OFW Now Owns Pizzeria in Italy

Seeing his future bleak while in the Philippines, Marvin Aguda joined the overseas Filipino worker bandwagon and left the country for Italy in 1999. And...

Available Loans for Franchise Business Applicants

Program Objective: Franchise Financing Program is a credit facility primarily aimed at individuals or enterprises that are interested to start their own business or expand...
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