Here’s what I think: the reason why we have so many poor people in the Philippines is that our society has a pervasive culture of dependence and patronage. It is uncommon for Filipinos, I believe, to take an active part in challenging the status quo, and be more involved in carving out a fortune for […]
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10 Ways To Make More Money
You want to be rich too, don’t you?
I don’t know about you guys, but I’d sure like to have me some money. It’s not the be-all and end-all of everything. But if you’re not independently wealthy, or cloistered in a monastery somewhere, then by Bob, you know what I’m talking about.
There’s nothing wrong with wanting to have more money. I’d like to lead a comfortable lifestyle. I’d like to enjoy the fruits of my labor. I’d like to do the things I want to do. And then have some cash left over.
I am genuinely in agreement with this one particular post I read earlier this morning. A friend of ours shared it on Facebook (shout out to Paul), and you can read it here on Mark Cuban’s Blog Maverick.
Ever since I’ve been doing this whole work-at-home thing, I’ve been approached by family and friends asking me about all kinds of business offers they’ve been getting online and in real life. With a little research, my suspicions were sadly confirmed: most of these get-rich-quick schemes are really scams.
Scams take advantage of people by making them believe they can get an edge ahead of everyone by taking a few shortcuts, and unfortunately, there is a market out there just ripe for the picking of the unscrupulous.
In my short but fairly successful stint in media and marketing, I will tell you this: there is no shortcut to success. Most will probably agree with me. Anyone else who says otherwise is probably out to scam you, or just has a terrible work ethic.
Let’s face it: most of us aren’t independently wealthy. We don’t usually have a trust fund, nor are we in line to receive a substantial inheritance any time soon. Heck, I don’t even have a winning lottery ticket on me most times. If you want to be wealthy, you have to take proactive steps in ensuring your own financial success.
YESPayments: For The Filipino Internet Entrepreneur
There are all kinds of internet entrepreneurs these days, particularly more so in the Philippines, where an increasing number of small business owners have been turning to the internet to reach new markets. The more serious internet entrepreneurs must consider the next step: getting into e-commerce. Sure, you can easily make a cost-effective website using […]
10 Ways to Relax on a Rainy Day
by Renzie Baluyut
It’s the rainy season at around this time of year in the Philippines, so you can expect the usual downpour in the afternoons and early evenings. There’d be times when it would be raining all day, and if you’re really lucky, you’ll find yourself in the path of the occasional tropical storm.
It’s that time of the year when it’s most prudent to bring an umbrella with you everywhere you go. You take your chances if you’re planning an open-air event, and you always have to plan for contingencies when making out-of-town trips.
When I used to deal with events for the old radio station I was working for, this was the time of the year when we would plan a lot of indoor activities. I would have a preference for events and promos involving spas, restaurants, hotels, movies and lots of shopping. Of course, you do your best to come up with more creative executions of all kinds of below-the-line activities.
So if you’re looking for a few ways to just kick back and take it easy on a rainy day- something that doesn’t involve a PC or your workstation in any way possible- here are a few tips that might just hit the spot.
Strangely Addicted To Facebook Games Lately
When I first got into Facebook a year ago, I was simply amazed by its revolutionary design. Unlike its more locally popular predecessors- Friendster, Multiply and MySpace, among others- Facebook had an amazing deal of customization available. You can add whatever components you want onto your page, share pics, notes and all sorts of media, […]
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