Business software company Business Objects is targeting small and medium enterprises, a market where it sees faster growth in the country.
Previously the company had a clientèle of mostly large enterprises, including Unilever, Globe Telecom, Philippine Airlines, Bank of the Philippine Islands, and Cebu Pacific.
Their current solution offers business intelligence for SMEs, in which data could […]

By Sarah Velasco
Gift-giving in business is one way of building relationships among clients, colleagues, and personnel. It is a means of strengthening ties and creating a positive image for your company. Gifts are usually given to show appreciation, to congratulate, to motivate, or to express an apology.
Despite the goodwill involved, however, most of us find […]

By Florian Cecil Torres

Local wine consumption is growing, which is impressive for a nation of beer-drinkers. Here’s a quick look at the global wine market and how well we’re imbibing into it.
Ninety-eight percent of alcoholic beverages in the Philippines are supplied by domestic producers. This figure includes the ubiquitous San Miguel beer products and domestically […]

SME Insight brings you an issue loaded with flower power! With the theme “Women at the Helm: Building Businesses with Style,” featured firms include the Network for Enterprising Women, Prestige Labels Company, First Option Dental Clinic, and a feature on celebpreneur, Amanda Griffin. Plus, we have a one-on-one with Contempo Inc.’s Nix Arroyo and her […]

By Art Ilano
Pricing one’s product or service is often a stumper. Are we pricing too high? Are we pricing too low? Set a price and this will often result to pricing anxieties.
Here, then, is a crash course in pricing that, hopefully, can bring about a bit of much-needed peace of mind, at least when it […]

by Atty. Jessica Los Baños
Are you complying fully with the law? Here’s a checklist of the basic legal requirements that your business should be following.
Because MSMEs have great potential for growth and contribute significantly to economic development, they are subject to simple registration and compliance procedures, provided with ready bank financing, and afforded easy access […]

Getting the Demand Side of Purchasing Right
by Ma. Gloria Talavera
Most businesses can manage the supply side of purchasing. But not everyone knows how to manage the demand side.
It often amazes me how fast-food chains like Jollibee Foods Corporation and KFC ensure that stocks of patties, burgers, and chicken arrive on time so that you […]

by Neil Mananquil
If you have a service-oriented enterprise and you feel the need to provide your own contact center services, then you have two ways to go about this. One, you can outsource your needs to an established contact center, or two, you can set up your own facilities yourself.
If you choose to do the […]

by Atty. Jessica Los Baños
Have you ever wondered why some people earn millions even with very little or no products to sell?
The answer lies in the intellectual properties owned by these enterprising geniuses. Intellectual Property (IP) is a bundle of rights vested by law in recognition of one’s intellectual, pioneering, inventive and innovative efforts. IP […]

Business cards are an internationally recognized means for presenting information about you and your company. Here’s how to make the most of them.
Many of us may take business cards for granted, tossing them about or accepting them with a cavalier attitude. But a business card is an important first point of contact. And often, it […]