As the year 2010 entered, there were lots of updates and news regarding gadgets and electronics items. All items presented are really very tempting that one would just want to jump in and buy one. But before you do so, it is better to wait a while until the hype die down, or better yet, you can look for online sellers that give electronics wholesale prices
so can save on your purchases.

And when you did find such a site with great bargain prices, be sure to check to the site credentials, get some feedbacks, read the testimonies, and try to verify them if you can. That way, you can be sure that you are dealing with a trusted online seller and save you from troubles later on.

Online buying is a convenient way of getting your hands on the latest gadgets and what-have-you, but if you are new at it, ask advice and referrals from those who were already doing it, so you will know the warning signs how to avoid them.

Flashing a great smile is one way of easing the tension when dealing with prospective clients. It is best that an entrepreneur takes care of his pearly whites as it also one factor, believe it or not, that can make or break a business deal. The San Diego California cosmetic dentists is one professional company that you can approach who can help you in this department. But of course, you can always check for professionals within your locality, what’s important is you exert effort to invest on your oral health care.

Your smile, or lack of it, is almost always the first thing that a prospective client would notice, even while you are still far from them. Your manner of clothing, your handshake, the way you speak, and your body language comes only after you are introduced. So be sure to flash that winning smile, and everything will else will come easy, so to speak.

For those who are asking, here’s the laundry business seminar schedule for February 2010 by my friend Nette.

Schedule of the next seminar is FEBRUARY 27,2010

It will start 9:00 am to 4:00 pm or till end of open forum

For the seminar, here are the topics to be discussed:

-Start up capitalization
-Feasibility Study
-Setting Up of the Laundry Shop( lay out)
-Dry cleaning Procedure
-Marketing Strategies
-How to’s on the Operational Procedure
-Stain removal Procedure
-Forms and Fliers

Bonus topics:
-How to make your own Fabric softener and fabric freshener
to make your business more profitable!
SUPPLIERS ALSO PROVIDED

Modules will be given out for the seminar
Open forum at the end of the seminar

Location of the seminar is on site:
Mr. Laundry Shoppe
12 Mayor Ignacio Santos Diaz St. FORMER BANAHAW ST. Cubao, Q.C.
For directions, please look at the link here: mr.laundry shoppe map ; map here

Seminar Fee is P1800.-
Early Bird Promo if you reserve on or before FEBRUARY 6,2010. Fee is P1500.-

PAY 2 DAYS BEFORE SEMINAR DATE
If you pay on the seminar date itself, fee is P2300.-

Payments are accepted through bank deposit.

For those interested, please pm me for payment details.
We require pre-payment please..NO PAYMENT, NO RESERVATION
There’s VERY LIMITED slots available, so please reserve early.

You can also txt at 09228267515
BTW, snacks and lunch are served.

Hope to see you there!

Have a nice day everyone!

As I have said before, this is one business opportunity that every aspiring entrepreneur should not miss.

For more details visit Mr. Laundry Shoppe website.

I have just received an invitation from Ka-Entrep about their forthcoming Pinoy-Negosyo 2010. I remember when I was still a newbie entrepreneur, trade show exhibits are events that I was always looking for. Trade fairs are a great way to break into the business scene. It gives you a feel of the market and you can get immediate feedback from trade fair visitors.

When you plan to join a trade fair, be sure to plan and present your booth well. You do not need to spend a fortune on your signages to get noticed. You can opt to have one of those table covers with your business name and logo printed so that trade exhibit visitor can see you easily even while they are still far.

Be conscious also of your table top display. Arrange your products so much so that it can easily catch attention and arouse curiosity from those who pass by your booth.

And since attending to your booth can be very tiring, you might want to bring also one of those directors chairs which can be easily folded and tucked away when are many visitors in you booth.

But do not expect really to make it bit via single trade fair. Do not be discouraged if you are not as successful in your first few attempts. Remember, your purpose is to “break-in” your business. If you get it right the first time, well and good! If not, just keep on participating. You will get your break soon enough.

Now, here’s a great way for you start a new business and at the same help our countrymen who were affected by the recent typhoons that hit the Philippines.

Mr. Laundry Shoppe’s Laundry seminar schedule for November will be held this November 21, 2009 and this will be for the benefit of the typhoon victims.

Like the previous seminars, it will be held on-site at the Mr. Laundry Shoppe’s location at the 12 Mayor Ignacio Santos Diaz  St. (former Banahaw St.), Cubao, Quezon City.

This seminar is regularly conducted by my entrepreneur friend Nette to help those who want to start their own business.

This time around, not only would the seminar benefit the aspiring entrepreneurs, but it would help others as well.

Please proceed to my friend’s blog for all the details of the seminars – schedule, syllabus and payments. You’ll notice that in the payment details, payments are directly made to the accounts of Philippine National Red Cross.

Be part of this noble endeavor as you trek your path to the entrepreneurial world.

“All work and no play, makes Jack a dull boy.” What a great excuse to ‘take a break’ from the pressures of work. There are a lot of ways on how to take your break, spending it with your kids at home is one of the best.  If you are sold on spending bonding moments with them, try buying xbox 360 gold from BuyMMOAccounts.com, when you purchase from them, your xbox live code will be sent to your e-mail and you will be playing with your kids in less than 30 minutes. Check out the xbox gold live account for their Gold Membership. Sure, it’s nice to unwind with your buddies… but don’t forget to find some time with your kids.

Here are some interesting job interview no-nos which I have found CNN news and would just like to share them to you.

You may find some of them to be completely absurd, but as the article says, they were actually from actually experiences of the job interviewers.

Here they are, the job interview no-nos:

1. Bad Manners
The article was somewhat ‘nice’ describing them as bad manners, but I believe that they are more appropriately described as ‘irritating’ manners. Things like answering your phone or texting during job interviews, asking for something to eat, or even eating during interviews (remember, these came from actual experiences of interviewers).

2. Being Weird
This is interesting, being separated from ‘Bad Manners’ category, because they could also be classified as such, except that, well… they are weird. One interviewer found out the interviewee was recording the proceedings of the interview. For what reason, they don’t know but they didn’t hire the guy.

3. Bad reason for leaving a job
There are a lot of bad reasons given. One interviewer was left speechless with the answer ‘Well, I’ve been twiddling my thumbs for six months.’ Which means he wasn’t doing anything in his previous job.

4. Nervous tics controlling you
You may not be aware of it, but you may be bouncing your legs to fast and often that it’s shaking the office already. And try not to repeat every sentence or phrase you are saying, so much so that it starting to look like it’s your favorite expression.

5. Giving too much information
If you think that saying how bad your previous employer was would get you sympathy, think again. If you know too much on your employer’s bad habits, skeletons in the closet, and what-have-yous, and disclosed all of these during the interview, you’re in really big trouble!

6. Poor representation
This is given. When you go to an interview, put your best foot forward. That includes not coming in in slippers or sneakers. Your physical appearance would always give the first impression to the interviewer, and most often, it has a great impact on how the interview – and your career, would progress.

7. Coming unprepared
With all the information almost always in the Internet, it is already a mortal to say that you know nothing about the company. Try to research about the company, which most probably would have a website, or ask around if you have to. Get a little background about the company and the position you’re applying for.

A lot can still be added to this bad interview habits, which really happen unfortunately.

Bottom line – do your assignment. Get ready and get prepared, if you want to get hired.

Are you looking for a job? Do you care about the wildlife and the environment?

Here’s an employment opportunity for you where you can work with the Philippine Eagle Foundation, an NGO who helps protect the endangered Philippine Eagle.

They are in need of an Education Officer. I just received this in my e-mail from the BROOD Online Forums. For all inquiries, please check the thread below.

Details as follows:
Phi

Hi All,

We are urgently in need of an Education Officer in the Philippine Eagle Foundation.

The Philippine Eagle Foundation, a private and non-government  organization dedicated to saving the endangered Philippine Eagle and its forest habitat is in need of an Education Officer.

Qualifications

1.Graduate of Education/Communica tion or any related course
2.Hardworking
3.Computer literate
4.Excellent in oral or written communication
5.Excellent in public relations and works well with kids and adults
6.Physically fit
7.Outgoing, with excellent interpersonal skills
8.Willing to be assigned at the Philippine Eagle Center, Malagos Baguio District
9.Committed to work for wildlife conservation

Submit application letter, comprehensive resume’ with 2 x 2 picture
and transcript of records to:

Mr. Dennis I. Salvador
Executive Director
Philippine Eagle Foundation
Philippine Eagle Center
Malagos, Baguio District
Davao City
Tel #: 271-2337
Fax: 301-1033

Or email ASAP to :
sunbird2371@yahoo.com or email me at gracynhaven@gmail.com

KINDLY TELL YOUR FRIENDS ABOUT IT TOO.

Thank you,

Grace

You can view the full announcement by following this link:
http://www.broodonline.com/forum/index.php?topic=2155.0

Regards,
The BROOD Online Forums Team

For more information, please contact the numbers and email given above directly. This was just forwarded to my email and I’m sharing it here for those who might be interested.

Thank you.

Calling all entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs!

The Center for Small Entrepreneurs (CSE) will be starting with their 31st batch of CHARACTER FORMATION seminar. A series of workshop seminar wherein one would learn the discipline required from an entrepreneur, and how the entrepreneur can help, no matter how small he is, in the country’s economy.

Details of the workshop:
Date: October 29, 2009 (and every Thursday, thereafter)
Time: 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
PLACE: ASI Building, 1518 Leon Guinto corner Escoda St., Malate, Manila

Seminar fee is only P200 which includes a subscription to the CSE EntrePinoy newsletter.

Interested individuals may call telephone Nos.: (02) 525-6268/524-1879; or text 0915-3281717 / 0928-743-5054 for more information.

You can also fill up the online contact form here.

This is one of the seminars that MUST be undertaken by an aspiring entrepreneur (even established ones) because it will help you learn a lot of things like the difference of being in business and being just self-employed, and it will shape to become an entrepreneur of great character.

Graduates of this seminar will automatically become a member of Ka-Entrep, a dynamic group of entrepreneurs all-over the Philippines. Get leverage through networking, reach you suppliers faster and find potential partners and customers.

So join the Ka-Entrep entrepreneurial challenge now!

You got nothing to lose and everything to gain!

Christmas is already fast approaching,  and being the most festive holiday makes it a great opportunity for entrepreneurs to start their business. Because during these times, there many trade show exhibits that are being held in major malls. Starting entrepreneurs can join these exhibits to get exposure for their business.

Aside from starting with less capital than that required for a formal business, you can join exhibits even without business papers – permits, licenses, etc. It is really an opportunity for the entrepreneur to test the water, so to speak.

If you are going to join the trade exhibits, make sure that you present them in such a way that would catch the exhibit goers attention. You can try putting table covers that carry your product or company name before putting any table top display on it. That way, trade show visitors can read it even while they’re still far from your booth. A stand-up banner or a streamer on top of your booth is a good idea too.

You can also bring those directors chairs type of stool, because aside from being handy (they’re foldable), you can also print your company name or logo at the back. It will be good for product recall.

So, better prepare for the exhibit, think of a product that you believe would be saleable for the season and go to your nearest malls and ask for the schedules of their exhibits.

Good luck!