May
8
I am a Change-maker Competition by British Council
May 8, 2011 | 1 Comment
“Difficulties mastered are opportunities won.” Winston Churchill.
The British Council is in search of young entrepreneurs who have business plans that aim to address social concerns, to encourage entrepreneurs to see problems as sources for opportunities.
The British Council launches its third “I am a Changemaker” competition this June 2011 and promises PhP100,000 cash seed money to the winning business plan.
The “I am a Changemaker”competition is open to Filipinos aged 16 to 28 years old.
Apr
22
Find Local Investors First
April 22, 2011 | Leave a Comment
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Looking for investors to help fund your business or start-up?
Perhaps it’s best to first seek out in your vicinity rather than trying to meet up with investors in other states or countries, as investors based in your locality can be more “friendly” and are more familiar with the current business environment.
Here are some tips to help you find and land your local investors to help finance your business, provided by Harry Cochran, CEO of Sinohub, an electronics company which manufactures custom-designed mobile phones for customers in developing countries, during a money and investment forum in Cebu City, Philippines.