Female-centered healthcare startup gains traction in PHL
ONLINE and offline care must go hand in hand to better serve women in the Philippines whose healthcare needs are unmet, especially given the post-pandemic rise in digitalization, according to Kindred, a female-centered healthcare technology (femtech) solutions provider.
Local brands taking a ‘wait-and-see’ approach to Threads — experts
SOME local brands are still observing and evaluating Threads, Instagram’s text-based conversation application, before incorporating it into their marketing strategies, according to digital marketing experts.
GoDaddy says small businesses in PHL earn more online
Small businesses in the Philippines are seeing the benefits of digitization through increased revenue from websites, online stores, and e-commerce platforms, according to GoDaddy...
PHL coffee farmers set sights on global market opportunities
FILIPINO coffee farmers can excel globally by prioritizing taste and quality, ensuring traceability at the farm level, and joining cooperatives, according to an industry expert.
More creative campaigns seen to drive shoppertainment sales
BUILDING community viewership through more creative campaigns is seen as a new sales model for shoppertainment businesses, according to industry experts.
Brands must utilize the...
QC gov’t seeks startups for equity-free grants of up to P1M
The Quezon City government announced on Wednesday its call for applications for the second batch of its startup incubation program, which provides financial grants...
Post-lockdown priorities shift livestreaming landscape — kumu
THE post-lockdown landscape has resulted in limited time for livestreaming engagement, as people now give more importance to using their resources for expenses like transportation and outdoor activities, according to social entertainment and local livestreaming platform kumu.
Foreign SMEs’ entry calls for PHL retailers to leverage local expertise
WHILE foreign businesses pursue eased entry and expansion in the country, Filipino retailers must remain competitive by leveraging their unique strengths and deep understanding...
Cebuana Lhuillier unveils one-stop business hub to accelerate growth of MSMEs
Microfinance services provider Cebuana Lhuillier introduced on Thursday its Kanegosyo Center, which serves as a hub for aspiring and existing entrepreneurs to access business...
Infrastructure consideration key to fintech startup growth — experts
THE growth of financial technology (fintech) startups in the Philippines hinges on careful consideration of the available infrastructure and its impact on the integration of technology into the lives of Filipinos, according to industry experts.
Training, cross-industry learning crucial for service quality — Antonio’s restaurant
BY PRIORITIZING continuous staff training and seeking insights and inspiration from diverse industries, restaurants can ensure that their service remains at the highest level, consistently meeting or surpassing customer expectations, according to an industry expert.
Kaya Founders plans to invest in up to 70 early-stage startups
VENTURE capital firm Kaya Founders is planning to invest in 50 to 70 early-stage startups in the Philippines and other Southeast Asian countries, its...