Innovative pivot: Startup simplifies financial operations for small businesses
BORN as a financial wellness application in 2020, NextPay quickly morphed into a digital banking suite tailored for small businesses. Its mission? To simplify, streamline, and de-stress financial operations.
Viber steps up with new business tools, targets PHL MSMEs
MESSAGING platform Viber unveiled on Tuesday a new set of business tools, initially targeting the Philippines because of its vast user community and vibrant...
Filipino MSMEs struggle with logistics in global arena — Shopee
LOGISTICAL support is a challenge for Filipino micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), especially in the global market, according to e-commerce platform Shopee.
Harnessing the transformative...
Pangasinan sets sights on growing MSME exports
The province of Pangasinan wants to expand the range of products offered by its small and medium-sized businesses for the global market, moving beyond...
From disaster to solution: Startup takes on climate change with intel platform
EFFECTIVE disaster management requires access to real-time data and a swift means of disseminating critical information — a realization that entrepreneur Felix R. Ayque had in the aftermath of Super Typhoon Yolanda, which wreaked havoc in Eastern Visayas in 2013.
Payoneer’s incubation program targets Philippine BPO SMEs and freelancers
PAYONEER Global, Inc., an American financial services company, has opened applications for its incubation program in the Philippines, targeting digital freelancers and small- and...
Inclusivity, eco-friendly trends seen reshaping the beauty industry
THE push for inclusivity and eco-friendly practices continues to impact the landscape for beauty businesses, according to an industry player.
Cybercriminals use many methods to attack SMEs — expert
CYBERCRIMINALS are employing various methods to attack small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and infiltrate their corporate networks, cybersecurity firm Kaspersky said on Monday.
Bad actors primarily...
Bookkeeping a major challenge for small businesses — Grab study
As consumer trends fluctuate and digital adoption widens, micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) must maintain a learning mindset to remain competitive, according to...
Small businesses facing increased malware threats, warns Kaspersky
Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), putting their data and finances at risk, according to cybersecurity firm Kaspersky.
Data from Kaspersky showed...
Filipinas navigate entrepreneurship in the Kathmandu Valley
KATHMANDU, NEPAL — Against the backdrop of rich cultures and traditions in the Kathmandu Valley, three Filipinas are navigating opportunities as entrepreneurs.
DoST seeks ‘commercial benefits’ in R&D for small businesses
SMALL BUSINESSES often face hurdles related to technology adoption, financial assistance, and the development of innovative products, according to the Department of Science and...