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I simplified my keynote presentation to discuss with you what I shared before graduating students of two different universities in Manila. This presentation gave the graduating class some pointers on how to build and enhance their (personal) brand, merit an interview and eventually get a job by using basic Marketing principles and web 2.0.
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As of this writing, there are 2 confirmed cases of A(H1N1) in the Philippines, and the gov#8217;t. advised the public to take precautionary measures, but at the same time, not to panic.
While personal hygiene is the responsibility of individuals, corporations that managed malls, L/MRT#8217;s,  and alike,  has their share on the protecting the people. First, [...]img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BoardRoomDiscussions/~4/1_JEh9sY3s8″ height=”1″ width=”1″/

The recent survey of Nielsen showed more Filipinos are now cutting back expenses and saving, in light of the uncertainty brought about by the crisis. Since we are known as nation of spenders, definitely, learning how to save is not a bad move.
But there is even a better approach to address the fear of uncertainty [...]img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/3m-MakingAndManagingMoney/~4/2Hi6nbplauo” height=”1″ width=”1″/

If you are enrolled in an HMO (Health Maintenance Organization), then perhaps you understand that unless your medical check-up is prearranged,  you are bound to experience  the  bureaucracy in the health service.
Here#8217;s my experience:
I was requested by my doctor to undergo a stress test, to rule out initial findings in ecg. Since schedule  is only [...]img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CustomersAreNeverRight/~4/jxn3p3pxtxE” height=”1″ width=”1″/

This is a business model worth pursuing. If your main thrust is to add value to your customers, in the long run, these will  create more value to your business.
Add Value
The main reason why you are or you will be in business is to create wealth not only for yourself, but to other people  too#8211; [...]img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/santos/PJCd/~4/7ignsl3-Z4c” height=”1″ width=”1″/

My mind is preoccupied by the abuse, misuse and seemingly ignorance of people on the gross effect of new media in a person#8217;s brand. Strike while the iron is hot! As the sayings goes, so please allow me to share 3 illustrations of  how web 2.0 has hurt  people for their careless actions, and  how [...]img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PersonalBranding/~4/66f-kt_Xw-E” height=”1″ width=”1″/

First, let#8217;s define what is  social media.
According to Michael Specht, Social media are sites that encourage

Participation
Openness and Transparency
Conversations and Communities
Utilizati0n of the concept of wisdom of crowds
And providing a rich user experience

According to Pete,
Social Media is the use of Internet tools such as Internet Networking Web Sites, Blogs, Micro Blogs and Forums to develop user [...]img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BoardRoomDiscussions/~4/hix7xHNiylQ” height=”1″ width=”1″/

I believe, before we attain  financial freedom, we must manage our spending and save. And from our savings, we must learn to invest in low risk ventures and slowly build different streams of passive income.
One of the reasons why we can#8217;t seem to save money is our mixed up spending priorities. I was blog hopping [...]img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/3m-MakingAndManagingMoney/~4/Ye0GT7j12u0″ height=”1″ width=”1″/

“#8230; The success of a company depends on keeping your costs down.”
– Office Warehouse Inc.
#8220;wanted a refund from Office Warehouse….according to them they do not do refunds!…wanted a refund because the price posted was different from the price they charged me so I wanted to return the product first thing the following day. Took [...]img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CustomersAreNeverRight/~4/xRrU9NDBMe8″ height=”1″ width=”1″/