KRISTINE C. ABRUGENAENTREP CLASS

PROF. JORGE SAGUINSINMAY 29, 2012

BELIEVE: GO NEGOSYO Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2pF9umcZJI

What is Go Negosyo?

the advocacy of the Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship (PCE)

a non-stock, non-profit organization that advocates for a change in MINDSET and ATTITUDE

PCE believes that the Filipinos can address poverty in the country by engaging in entrepreneurship and developing an optimistic, passionate, creative and innovative, resourceful, diligent and persevering character.

Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship (PCE)

founded by exceptional entrepreneurs and industrialists behind the successes of RFM, Jollibee Foods Corporation, National Bookstore, SM Investments Corporation, Entrepreneurs School of Asia; Splash Group of Companies, GMA Network; and Greenfields Development-Southeast Asia Food Empire

Its founding was prompted by the appointment of Jose Ma. Concepcion III as presidential consultant for entrepreneurship development.

Rise of Go Negosyo

Joey Concepcion III is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of RFM Corporation at the age of 28.

The Presidential Consultant on Entrepreneurship and one of the founders of the Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship.

He came from a middle-class family who did not have all the luxuries in life .

He was taught to achieve things in life with patience.

He considers business not only as a way of making money but as well as a way to show love for the country.

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Tools / Methods

Seminars and Expos

Go Negosyo conducts forums and expos in key cities around the country in the hope of instilling and inspiring an entrepreneurial mindset among the attendees in the area. Also hold afternoon talks that discuss in detail topics such entrepreneurship, marketing, product development and financing.

Books and Publications

Books and publications educate aspiring entrepreneurs by sharing how these successful negosyantes were able to overcome their obstacles and highlighting the entrepreneurship lessons that could be learned from these stories.

Weekly column in the Philippine Star AskGoNegosyo by Joey Concepcion which discusses current developments related to entrepreneurship and dispenses advice and useful insights.

Go Negosyo: Entrepreneurship

alternative to unemployment, job-seeking or migration

partner in improving educationfostering an optimistic and conducive culture,providing a marketplace of ideas, innovations,

business models and best practicescatalyzing the development of

entrepreneurship in the country

Negosyo Seminar (NEGOSEM)

Spotting and Actualizing Business Ideas and Opportunities was discussed by Angelpreneur Prof. Jorge U. Saguinsin, Professor at the Ateneo Graduate School of Business and Senior Managing Director of the Bereavement Providers, Inc.

•Good venues for business opportunities usually starts in one’s self - crisis you experience, solutions to what irritates you, among others.

•The entrepreneurial mindset sees an opportunity to be in the market, rather than dwelling on the danger, crisis and irritating problems.

How can I join Go Negosyo?

Go Negosyo forms program partnerships with educational institutions and other agencies in the field of entrepreneurship and economic development.

One can help spread the advocacy by:- Supporting trimedia campaigns and events (i.e., Go Negosyo Bigtime TV Show , www.gonegosyo.net , Go Negosyo Caravans)

Aspiring entrepreneurs must assess if their desired business opportunity:

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Vision of eradicating poverty through entrepreneurship

As a non-profit, non-government organization, Go Negosyo aims to be a one-stop shop for entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs who seek advice and mentorship on the how-to’s of establishing, managing and growing a business. Hence, the organization does not directly lend money to business owners. For this, the organization directs financing inquiries to microfinance institutions.

Thank you!