What are the steps for a successful startup?

It’s all about execution. No matter how great your ideas are, if you do not execute your idea, you won’t become successful. Case in point, we have a small accessory retail business. Currently we have 20 stores in major malls but are still growing. We want to grow to above 100 stores in a few […]

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My Husband’s Walking the Baby

It’s 2:30am and my husband is walking our 16-month old baby. Baby slept a tad bit early and woke up at 1:30am, fresh from her “nap” and pushing for some action. So husband took the bullet and is around the area walking the baby.  He just called a few minutes ago asking me if I […]

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When your husband annoys you during a Coldplay concert

Years before, I told myself that if Coldplay was holding a concert in the same country, I would definitely watch it. Apparently, they’re one of the few bands that put on a great show and authentically sing in their concerts. So imagine my surprise when Coldplay came to play in Manila. And while the tickets cost […]

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Does your staff have Tom-K?

  My father-in-law has a rule that he will hire AND keep people who has TOM-K. After 25 years in the business, I think he knows what he’s talking about. Now, what does Tom-K mean? T – Tapat (Integrity) O – Oras (Time to fulfill the job) M – Malasakit (Empathy for the Company) K […]

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