The Philippines As e-Services Hub of Asia

28 Dec 2007 In: News

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There is a pressing truth confronting business and this is Business Process Outsourcing (BPO). Business Process Outsourcing is about more than simply cutting costs. It is about increasing business value for a company. And one of the emerging countries in Business Process Outsourcing business and fast becoming E-services hub of Asia today is the Philippines.

The Philippines bested as the next frontier for Call Center and Business Process Outsourcing business. This is mainly for many reasons. The Philippines already captured 20 percent of the global market and it is projected that in the next years, the Philippines will have captured half of the world’s Call Center and Business Process Outsourcing business. More and more Companies have chosen the Philippines as a site to enlarge their Call Center Operation and BPO businesses based on the country’s strengths and potentials as follows:

 

1. The Filipino population is highly educated with a school system similar to that of the United States.

2. The Philippines has a reliable infrastructure and a low cost of qualified personnel.

3. The Philippines is considered as the third largest English-speaking country in the world with a population that averages 25 years old.

4. Right smack in the middle of Asia ; 3 to 5 hours from any of the Asian Capitals.

5. The Philippines offers highly-skilled workers with a strong customer orientation.

6. Filipinos are knowledgeable in IT-based jobs in fact, the Philippines ranks third in the knowledge and information-based jobs in the 2002 Global Technology Index Research done by the META Group.

7. The Philippine government is building up IT-enabled economy to make the Philippines the E-Services hub of Asia.

       

With this latest trend in global capitalism, the government should double its effort such as bringing down the cost of doing business so that country will be more lucrative in the outsoucing map.

Tips on How to Earn on the Internet

28 Dec 2007 In: Money and Business

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The popularity of Internet creates many opportunities to many people. Most of these people are earning through freelancing and doing some outsourcing jobs. There are many online opportunities that require no investment unlike the traditional businesses. People just find easy to work and earn online since they are they are working from the comfort of their homes without risking their present jobs.

To earn online, you must first examine yourself as to what particular product or service you are inclined and interested into. Some of the most common ways to earn on the Internet are the following:

  • Data Entry jobs
  • Web/Graphics Design
  • Content Writing
  • Paid Surveys
  • Joining Affiliate programs
  • Research works
  • Blogging
  • Becoming a Virtual Assistant
  • Selling on e-bay

So why use Internet as means to earn?  The answer is quite simple. The Internet now becomes an important avenue to promote the products and services. Working and earning on the Internet helps you manage and leverage your time and resources.

Earning Online for Free?

28 Dec 2007 In: Money and Business

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Internet is a great venue to earn without mainly depending on your job. Just like other opportunities, earning online is not easy and sometimes involves risks. Others are taking advantage to other people who are wanting to earn online by doing scam. So, the question is, how to earn online without getting into a really big risk? And what are the legitimate companies online where we can put our trust?. Here are just some of ways to earn online and many people are already doing this and started earning. And the good thing is that its abosulutely at no cost and easy!

Let us start with Google Adsense

 

Google Adsense is an advertising program run by Google, a billion-dollar company. Google pays billions of dollars every year to pay its publisher. So, if you have a personal website or blog, try to incorporate Google Adsense and display relevant ads to your site. Placing Adsense is just one way to monetize your website and start earning on it. If you are ready to get started, sign up now for free!

 

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Another tip is to way to earn online is through affiliate marketing. Search on the websites that offers such service. In affiliate marketing, you will be able to become a reseller of the website’s product or service. You will be paid for every sale you made.

 

Lastly is to join freelance websites. Many freelance websites offer free membership. Create an account and start promoting your skills. Good example for freelance site are getacoder, guru.com and elance.

 

These are just some of the many ways to earn online with spending any amount of penny.

 

Top 10 Web Hosts

28 Dec 2007 In: Internet

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Having a web presence today is very important especially when you are into business. You need to have a Web server to create a web site on the Internet.

Web hosting is a service that provides users with systems for storing information, images, video, or other contents online. Web hosting companies provide space for clients on a server as well as provide Internet connection. Web hosting uses the client/server architecture content for content distribution. And choosing a right web hosting is also crucial.hosting service image

Here is a list of top 10 web hosting companies according to their ranking.
1. Bluehost $6.95/mo 98%
2. Start Logic $4.95/mo 94%
3. midPhase $7.95/mo 93%
4. Yahoo! Hosting $8.96/mo 91%
5. Dot5 Hosting $4.95/mo 90%
6. Lunar Pages $6.95/mo 90%
7. PowWeb $7.77/mo 88%
8. Host Gator $6.95/mo 87%
9. Gate.com $9.95/mo 85%
10. AN Hosting $6.95/mo 84%

Are you interested to start a Virtual Assistance Business? If you are planning to start a Virtual Assistance venture but you don’t know how and where to start, here are just some of the steps that would be helpful in setting up your new venture.

1. Determine what kind of service your are going to offer to your clients. Examine your background and your field of expertise.
2. Concentrate in just one or two services as much as possible.
3. Conduct an in-depth market research to know the needs of your services.
4. Decide how much time you are willing to invest with this kind of business. Are you going to have this full time or part time only.
5. List your prospective clients and how to access them.
6. Look at your budget. Know how much your new venture would cost you.
7. Prepare a Business plan and how would you be able to market your VA business.
8. Write all financial and legal aspects including the documentation.
9. Conduct a market analysis, Find the present and future needs of your potential clients.
10. Create a marketing plan.

Buying a Used Laptop Computer?

28 Dec 2007 In: Laptop

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Having a laptop computer nowadays is great idea. But what if you are in a tight budget? Should you consider buying a used one? Used laptops are now every where. You can find them being auctioned to e-bay and other auction sites.


Please Take Note!

 

Buying any used laptop computers could bring some potential risks. Buying one could mean loosing the value of your money and even sacrificing your satisfaction for that used laptop.

When buying a used laptop, be sure check thoroughly the present condition of the laptop. The industry experts say that the life average life span for some laptops is only two years.

Check on the processor and main memory capacity as it will affect your productivity later on. Know the history of the laptop, the owner. Make sure you will have the proof of ownership after the sales.

eBay is just one of the most popular means of acquiring anything known as “refurbished” laptop computers today. Many resellers and online merchants are promoting refurbished laptops around the world using the auction services of eBay. So if you are planning to have one, keep you eye on the item quality and select the item that gives value to your money.

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