Leveling Up

I attended GoNegosyo's 2nd Negosem last May 11 at RFM Bldg. in Mandaluyong City. The seminar had two parts -- testimonials from successful entrepreneurs and basics in starting a business.


I was excited going to this business seminar, though short (half-day only). That was one of my steps in fulfilling my dream of getting out of the rat race and having my own sustainable business.

The on-site registration was bit unorganized. Attendees were lining up to get registration forms, pay, show payments made, ask questions about registration, etc. There were only two staff in a small table attending to these myriad of needs.


In the Testimonials part, the speakers where owners of a tutorial center, spa, and a food cart. They shared how they got the idea for their business, their failures, how they saved for the capital, etc. Inspiration. Check!


Mr. Paulo Tibig, an Entrepchamp (champion entrepreneur), talked about the basics in starting a business. He introduced to us the checklist of knowing whether or not an individual can start and manage a business. I admit, that checklist made me review my intentions. :)

Next to speak was marketing expert Mr. Carlo. He discussed Marketing 101. I learned alot since he gave tons of samples on how marketing a product works. I was very eager to absorb the information he was imparting us.

I went home happy and satisfied. I gained knowledge about entrepreneurship and marketing, a book on starting a business, a certificate and a complimentary BusinessWorld newspaper. The P550 I paid for registration was so worth it!