Category: Advice for Start-Ups and Entrepreneurs

Why Investors Should Take Advantage of Cebu’s Growing Economy and How

Why Investors Should Take Advantage of Cebu’s Growing Economy and How
The Philippines has one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. Back in 2019, governing agencies such as the International Monetary Fund, Asian Development Bank, and the World Bank stated that the nation’s economy would grow faster compared to other neighboring countries like Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. The year 2020 will be no different—the [...] Read More

The Ultimate Checklist in Building an Offshore Company

The Ultimate Checklist in Building an Offshore Company
In the business world, offshoring is a misunderstood concept. For one, it’s commonly interchanged with outsourcing—another expansion model, but a different practice. Outsourcing focuses on contracting third-party services, while offshoring is more on enlisting those services abroad and sometimes even basing particular departments of your company overseas. Most businesses use offshoring tactics due to a [...] Read More

The State of IT-BPO Industry in Cebu: 8 Must-Know Facts in 2020

The State of IT-BPO Industry in Cebu: 8 Must-Know Facts in 2020
In recent years, the Philippines has grown to become one of the world’s go-to outsourcing destinations and the most attractive inbound investment location for Information Technology-Business Process Outsourcing (IT-BPO) companies. The country holds a steady stance despite the depreciating Peso and the increased inflation rate. In the Central Visayas region, Cebu’s IT-BPO industry is one [...] Read More

7 Things You Should Know When Recruiting in Cebu

7 Things You Should Know When Recruiting in Cebu
Cebu, the Queen City of the South, is the second largest city in the Philippines, next to the capital city of Manila. In recent years, it has been recognized as a hub for commerce, serving as the home for all kinds of businesses. For recruiters and HR executives, the region offers much potential with the [...] Read More