Funding Your MSME: 7 Practical Strategies

Congratulations on taking the first step towards starting your own business!

Now, let’s tackle the crucial question: how do you fund your Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (MSME)?

Here are seven practical strategies to consider:

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7 Summer Small Business Ideas for OFW Wives in the Philippines

As the school year winds down, the pressing reality of upcoming tuition fees looms large for many OFW (Overseas Filipino Worker) families.

To help alleviate financial strain and provide avenues for additional income, here are seven summer small business ideas tailored for OFW wives in the Philippines.

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AI: The Secret Ingredient for Small Businesses?

Let’s get real – running a small business is no walk in the park. But you know what? Neither is rockin’ out on stage. It’s a hustle, with long hours, tight margins, and competition that’s always biting at your heels.

Now, I’m not gonna lie – running my restaurant, Mumtaz, during the pandemic was a gut punch. It felt like the rug was pulled out from under us. But you know one of the tools that kept us alive, and even thriving now? Two little letters: AI. Yep, artificial intelligence.

At first, I’ll admit, I was skeptical. Robots replacing my cooks? Algorithms telling me what hummus to buy? Seemed kinda crazy. But hey, desperate times call for creative measures. Turns out, AI isn’t all Skynet and Terminators – it can actually be the super-powered helper your small business needs.

So grab some baklava, and check out these 5 big reasons why AI might just be the secret sauce for boosting sales and profits:

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