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Mar 14

Joecon and the candle that will never go out

I got an invitation a couple of weeks back to receive an award on behalf of my father, Jose “Joecon” Concepcion Jr. I forgot about it...

Mar 7

Time to shine the light on Filipina entrepreneurs

March is Women’s Month and for years now, Go Negosyo marked it by honoring Filipina entrepreneurs. Women entrepreneurs are courageously...

Feb 29

On wage increases and the long game

This week will see the continued deliberations in the House about the P100 wage increase that was recently given the Senate’s approval....

Feb 22

The sari-sari store disruption

If there is one word that has loomed over the business world in the last decade, it is the word “disruption.” The disruptors have been...

Feb 15

Angat Lahat and the vision of a Bagong Pilipinas

Last week, Go Negosyo joined First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos’ LAB for All caravan in La Union. The nationwide initiative brings medical,...

Feb 8

Time for trabaho at negosyo

We can only grow if everybody grows with us. Our economy can grow if our MSMEs grow because they comprise 99 percent of enterprises in...

Feb 1

The amazing, inspiring Filipina entrepreneur

Just the other day, we met the First Lady to find out how we can work with the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) and help the women...

Jan 25

Perseverance and the entrepreneurship mindset

In a world and at a time filled with challenges and setbacks, there is a virtue that serves well those who pursue their dreams. This...

Jan 18

Upskilling and upscaling

The Philippine economy is showing signs of improvement, and it’s an encouraging trend. For one, the final quarter of 2023 marked the best...

Jan 11

A fulfilling 2023, a promising 2024

By most projections, the future of the Philippines looks promising. If you set aside the pessimism and short-lived issues, we can look...

Jan 4

Looking to a great 2024 for the Philippines

It is my opinion that one of the attributes of a successful businessman is a strong sense of ownership of the enterprise. They are...

Dec 28, 2023

Heroes and role models

It’s no secret that, as a child, I once wanted to become Batman. I think I’ve mentioned this many times in my public speaking engagements...

Dec 21, 2023

A hard-earned Christmas

I may complain about the traffic nowadays, but I remind myself that this is a good problem to have. We are bouncing back after one of the...

Dec 14, 2023

My practical advice to aspiring entrepreneurs

I am often approached for advice on entrepreneurship. This comes as no surprise as I have been visible in this field for nearly two...

Dec 7, 2023

What does AI hold for the future of jobs and MSMEs?

I thought it was a coincidence that several of the activities I had participated in recently had a common intersection: digital...

Nov 30, 2023

Lessons from the past and visions of the future

It was a successful 18th anniversary party for us at Go Negosyo. Last Monday, Nov. 27, I had the pleasure of hosting Vice President and...

Nov 23, 2023

Exciting times for young entrepreneurs

Being a young entrepreneur has its challenges. I remember being one myself, several decades ago. As a teenager, I found the prospect of...

Nov 16, 2023

Celebrating the entrepreneurship potential of overseas Pinoys

It’s been a couple of weeks since I arrived in sunny San Francisco and I am cherishing this bonding time with my family. The Filipino...

Nov 9, 2023

Starting them young

My youngest, Bella, paid me a visit at RFM the other week. She is helping me promote Go Negosyo’s OFW-focused entrepreneurship event,...

Nov 2, 2023

Growing the next generation of Filipino entrepreneurs

Not many people know this, but I once worked as an encyclopedia salesman. Encyclopedias were the Google of my time. Back then, if you...

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