Dec

16

China and Cebu are bound in a long history, evident in Parian–the old Chinese quarter of Cebu. In its golden age, this city-quarter is home to the finest houses and shops as well as a grand church.

After the Japanese occupation in World War II, only a few houses and foundations survived to become heritage sites but there is hope for the future of Cebu-Chinese relations as an important envoy from the Dragon republic wishes to establish better trade and investments into the island.

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Dec

15

As the year 2009 draws to a close, the chair of the President’s Governance Advisory Council of the Philippines, Dr. Jesus Estanislao invites business executives and enterpreneurs to have an open, global outlook for the start of the new decade in the millenium.

With a global outlook, one can take full advantage as well as be aware of challenges that globalization has for, not only for the members of the business community but, all of humanity.

Learn more from the insights of the chief of the Institute of Corporate Directors and the Institute of Solidarity in Asia here

Dec

14

Despite being relatively ‘young’ compared to other business technology, software as a service (SaaS) and cloud computing have become viable mainstream business models within the year.

Director of ThinkStrategies Jeffrey Kaplan counts ten key events in 2009 that marks off the fast-paced growth of Saas and cloud computing.

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Dec

13

Through the Internet and electronic commerce, small businesses can match the potential of large multinational firms however technology may not be enough to ensure success.

If small-to-medium enterprises are to succeed in the e-commerce market on a global level, it is importance for them to forge strong, stable local and global partnerships.

It’s time to team up.

Through combining one’s resources with those of other local enterprises, such as banks and merchants for various services for remittances, savings, loans, bills payments, allows growth in the market and expansion of the sales force.

Aside from domestic partnerships, there is the need to form global partnerships. By reaching out to global experts, small-to-medium businesses will not only have access to funding support but can learn about global best practices.

Continued partnerships are also the constant thrust for business development as working with  various partners, ideas will come and  with customer feedback, results in product or services innovation.

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