Sep

29

In spite of the onslaught of flash floods and heavy rains from Tropical storm Ketsana (local name Ondoy), the Philippines’ business process outsourcing sector, the country’s sunshine industry, continued with their operations during the stormy weekend.

Electricity and communications were online in the BPO-centric areas of Makati, Ortigas and Quezon City, though there were reports of employees being stranded during their commute.

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Sep

28

Using social media networks to market one’s products and services is a cost-effective way to attract new customers, address loyal customers concerns and accept feedback that can benefit the business.

Here are basics of social media marketing suggested by Jeremy Hunt, Social Media Grunt, to help you start your way to become a wizard of social media marketing.

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Sep

27

A few BPO industry executives in India determine that the worst of the global recession is over. By the end of 2009, outsourcing deals are expected to pick up, orders to start coming in.

However, the end of 2009 is still a few months away so the race of outrunning the effects of recession is still far from over. Learn what India IT Inc. has been doing to lighten the load and gain speed over their competitors.

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Sep

24

It gets me down to read that the Philippines dropped several ranks in two recent surveys in global and IT competitiveness performed by two economic organizations.

These studies used benchmarks in overall business environment, government IT policies, Institutions, macroeconomic stability and many others as criteria.

Makes me wonder briefly why the Philippines ranked lower than last 2008? What geo-socio-political event could have such an effect in such a short time.

Then it hit me, of course! We’re months away from the National Elections!

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