Business in the Internet

Following the recent SEMCON 2008 (Search Engine Marketing Conference 2008) in the Philippines, I was surprised to find out that business owners have already outnumbered IT practitioners (i.e. SEO Specialists like me, and other web evangelists) in such tech conferences. In fact, those who were asking challenging questions from the speakers were the non-tech entrepreneurs. This is a good sign that the Philippine market community is growing fond of embracing the benefits technology like the Internet can offer.

To name some of the goodies one can enjoy now that the web is steadily becoming a vital part of doing business, check out my Top 10 list of the Advantages of being a Netpreneur:

1. Reduce advertising cost via Pay-per-click marketing, rather than doing “Traditional Marketing” (i.e. tv, print, radio, events, etc.)

2. Earn extra income through affiliate marketing – earning money when you make your site visitors click on affiliate ads. See more of that here.

3. Experience a steady source of income though the Google Adsense Program – you earn from Google each time visitors click on your Google-sponsored Ads.

4. Reduce operating cost as you set up a virtual store online – no need to get heavy capital when you set up a physical store.

5. Do business at the comforts of your own home. – this is what I love most about the Internet. I’ve been getting orders and selling goods right here in my own home. Thanks to Multiply.com

6. Do some sideline by being a Problogger, or Web Copywriter-for-hire
7. Do 24-hour customer service via online chat synchronized with your mobile phone!

8. Efficiently track results and returns on investment via various paid advertising platforms. Finally, you can now statistically measure branding and the effects of advertising.

9. Get a chance to be featured in blogs, magazines, and TV shows for being one of the pioneers in doing business through the Internet (we are only a handful here in the Philippines) – that’s free advertising for you, too!

10. And finally, become financially independent without taking too much risk while ROI time comes to you sooner as compared to just doing business without tapping the Internet.

Make technology work for your advantage. It is actually easier than you thought. With so much help Filipinos can get from private sectors like Globe Philippines’ SME initiatives, one can have some business running towards success!

The Pinoy Food Cart Specialist (no scam here,promise!)

From now on, this is a dedicated blog for the Pinoy entrepreneur-wanna-be.

For this issue, I’m writing about one of the most popular business ventures that Filipinos are getting into… and sadly, one of the top causes of financial downfall, as well. It’s the franchise business!

Some franchising companies are known to be notorious usurpers – charging sky-rocketing franchise/royalty fees. How long should you wait before hitting ROI?

Good thing, there is a food cart specialist who will not just help us own a physical food cart/kiosk (not to mention the complete food equipment too!), but also offers training services on how to run a food cart business. This isn’t another scam. You run your own biz, minus the royalty or franchising fees that bring headaches!

Wysnki Enterprise for your Food Cart Business
Get your own food cart or kiosk for as low as 6,000 pesos! Other packages have price ranges from 12K, 20K, 35K, 50K. It depends on the services you will avail of (for example: training on how to run the biz; or cooking recipe, etc.).

Wynski Foodcart Specialist also accepts custom food carts. Actually, that is one of our options now. My family and I are conceptualizing the design and products to offer in our soon to be custom-made food cart business. Thank God we are finally blessed with a site to begin with.

God-given Biz
I believe that the Lord has lead us to this Foodcart Specialist group, Wynski. We were actually talking with other franchising companies but nothing materialized. It was a family friend who recommended Wynski Enterprises to us. Now we are saved from high set up costs and franchising fees. When you check out these scam companies, you might find that a franchise will cost you P80,000 to P100,000 (or even up to 400 dollars!). So beware!

Of course in franchising, the system is of utmost importance. I believe you simply have to do research, seek help from the business mentors, learn from sellers with the same food products as yours, and of course get Wynski to help you out…. And you’re all set baby!

For inquiries, contact:
Ms. Winnie Villegas
Food Cart Specialist: Wynski Enterprises
#991 Aurora Blvd. (between Hi-Top Supermarket and NCBA),
Project 2-3, QC.
Tel: 3815122, 4330592, 4332119
Mobile: 0919 6638181
Email: foodcart_wynski_enterprise@yahoo.com
Website: www.wynskifoodcartspecialist.tk

Home Based Jobs You can Do to Earn Money!

I've been getting a lot of emails for two days ever since I made a comment at Bo Sanchez' post about the Thinking Like an Entrepreneur here. My mail is getting flooded by questions on how to acquire a home-based business or job. Now I know there is really a niche for this segment of the Pinoy population. Everyone is seeking new ways to earn additional income through the Internet. That's good news for us all.

I would just like to give a run-through of some ways on how to earn income online while you're in the comforts of your home. Here are some of them:

1. Write. If you can write in a simple, conversational way, do it! And sign up to paid blogging networks like www.blogtoprofit.com, www.smorty.com... or acquire freelance writing jobs at jobs.problogger.net. Most of the time you need to have a blog that's been existing for at least 3 months to qualify.

2. Google Adsense. This requires minimal work. If you know how to get visitors to read your website, or even your free blog (like this at blogger.com), then you can start earning semi-passive income. Just sign up at http://google.com/adsense. Make sure you will set up your own space like a blog site here at blogger.com

3. Answer emails. There are some online companies out there that pay you for answering emails, and surveys. Just search for these at google.

4. Medical Transcription. I think you need to undergo training before you can qualify as a Medical Transcriptionist. Nevertheless, this is a profitable job at home.

5. Start your own home based business. Like what I do, I craft lotions, body washes, body scrubs, etc as party favors, and supplies for willing resellers in other locations. You can do this too. Entrepreneur Magazine has come up with a 1-time issue of the "45 Home Based Business Ideas". Heck, you can even start selling anything at multiply.com

There you go, hope these tips will help out Bo's avid readers. I'm glad more and more Pinoys are getting into the "Entrepreneurial Spirit!"

God Bless all of our endeavors!