9th PHIL-SME Post Event Report (Web) · Human Resources & Recruitment Marketing Solutions Printing Logistics Telecommunications Business Consultancy Accounting & Payroll Workspaces

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SMX CONVENTION CENTER MANILAMALL OF ASIA COMPLEX, PASAY CITY

MAY 02-03, 2019

Post-EventSummary

The 8th Philippine SME Business Expo & Conference (PHILSME) was successfully launched last May 02-03, 2019 at the SMX Convention Center Manila, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City.

150Exhibitors

250Brands

1,900Exhibit Space (sqm)

8,000+Visitors

98% 98% 96% 94%Built New Business

RelationshipsOverwhelmed with

the Quality of VisitorsHappy With

Visitors TrafficGenerated Sales

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Distributorship & DealershipNon-Food FranchisingProperties & Real EstateAssociations, Chambers,and Government AgenciesFood FranchisingMulti-level MarketingFood & Beverage

Business Opportunities

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IT SolutionsBanking, Finance & InsuranceIndustrial & Office Equipmentand SuppliesHuman Resources & RecruitmentMarketing SolutionsPrintingLogisticsTelecommunicationsBusiness ConsultancyAccounting & PayrollWorkspacesFinancial Technology

Business Solutions

PHILSME is the Philippines’ Largest Business-2-Business Expo, Conference, and Networking Event dedicated to empower the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) here in the Philippines and the ASEAN Economic Community.

This 8th edition, it featured over 250 brands of business solutions and opportunities and 26 conference talks for 2 days, all in one place.

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Exhibitors’ Breakdown


Demographicof Visitors

The 8th PHILSME welcomed over 8,000 online and walk-in expo attendees whose demographics comprised of SME Business Owners, Aspiring Entrepreneurs, Directors, Managers, Business Professionals, Marketing Professionals, Executives, Interested Franchisees, Investors, Returning OFWs, Trade Association Members, Government Representatives, and Members of the Media and the Press.

Visitors’ Demographic Profile

7 %5 %3 %2 %2 %

InvestorsMarketersTrade Association OfficersGovernment RepresentativesMedia & Press

25 %18 %15 %13 %10 %

SME Business OwnersAspiring EntrepreneursInterested FranchiseesBusiness ProfessionalsExecutives & Directors


OpeningCeremony

The Opening and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony held May 02, 2019 was graced by (L-R): Maricar Gonzales, Executive Director of the Australian-New Zealand Chamber of Commerce Philippines; Gigi Ornopia, Senior Manager of Canon; Eugene Villareiz, Business Development Specialist of Epson Philippines; Kristine Pesquisa, Marketing Manager of Esquire Financing; Raj Sairaman, Sales Manager of Zoho Corporation; Hon. Zenaida Cuison-Maglaya, Undersecretary for Regional Operations Group of the Department of Trade and Industry; Javier Montecon, Chief Marketing Officer of LBC Express; Ana Joy Rocero, Director of Sales - Philippines for IWG; David Abrenilla, Chief Events Officer of Mediacom Solutions and the Founder of Philippine SME Business Expo & Conference; Trixie Esguerra, Philippines’ Vision Board Coach; Francis Oliva, Business Consultant of Mediacom Solutions; and Irene Aguila, Head of Business Development of Fexco Philippines.

JAVIER MONTECONChief Marketing OfficerLBC Express

“We at LBC do not only provide and adapt our services from technology platforms, “simple padala”, accurate track and trace and warehousing, we also support endeavors like this that bring together the SMEs giving empowerment as one solid group for the economy of the Philippines.'”

DAVID ABRENILLA Chief Events Officer of Mediacom Solutions & Founder of the Philippine SME Business Expo & Conference

“It was an honor to organize this event which is very close to my heart as it is my goal to empower our Philippine SME Community, connect Smart Business Solutions and Opportunities with SME Business Owners and create an educational platform for SMEs to learn how they can grow their business.”

HON. ZENAIDA MAGLAYAUndersecretary for Regional Operations Group Department of Trade and Industry - Philippines

“These are opportunities that continues to inspire us people in the government that we have partners like you wanting to grow and sustain the development of the micro, small and medium enterprises in this country. More of this to come in the future.”


8th PHILSMESponsors

LBCThe 8th Philippine SME Business Expo & Conference is sponsored by LBC Business Solutions, International Workplace Group, Esquire Financing, Zoho Corporation, Easy Debit by Fexco Philippines, Epson Philippines Corporation, and Canon Marketing Philippines.

International Workplace Group is a leader in workspace revolution. It offers workspace solutions to help more than 2.5 million people and their business to work more productively.

PHILSME’s first-ever platinum sponsor, LBC Business Solutions offers their extensive logistics expertise assuring SMEs the capability to import and export domestics and international cargo.

Esquire Financing offers fast, hassle-free, and non-collateral business loans for SMEs ranging from PHP 100,000 to PHP 10,000,000.

GOLD SPONSORS

SILVER SPONSORS

PLATINUM SPONSOR

Zoho Corporation is an Indian software development company offering online business, network, IT infrastructure management applications, software maintenance, and support services.

Easy Debit by Fexco Philippines offers a safe micro ATM and payment solutions utilizing a secure MPOS device and a smartphone to provide ATM and payment services.

Epson Philippines offers extensive range of multifunctional printers, data, and home theatre projectors, as well as POS printers, and large format printing solutions.

Canon Marketing Philippines is a global brand in providing total imaging solutions. It offers an extensive line of input to output devices coupled with services that caters the needs of their customers from individuals, small to medium enterprises to large-scale corporations.


ExhibitorsHighlights and Networking Business Solutions

CloudTech offers consultancy services focusing on ERP solutions, cloud computing, or on-demand systems.

Beeprt Technology offers point-of-sale gadgets and solutions for SMEs.

Development Bank of the Philippines offers capital help for SMEs through their loan and lending programs.

Globe Labs equips SMEs with telco-powered solutions such as SMS, Voice, Charging, Location-Based, Sponsored Access and Invite APIs (Application Programming Interface).

DHL Express helps SMEs on shipping, tracking, and courier delivery services.

Goodhand Security offers professional security systems, devices, and gadgets for businesses.

PCD Software Technology offers computer, softwares, and website development for business use.

Salarium offers a go-to payroll solution for businesses providing a cutting edge software at an economical price point.


ExhibitorsHighlights and Networking Business Opportunities

Siogo offers affordable and high-quality franchise by Master Siomai.

Waters Philippines is a market leader of water purifiers in the Philippines. It provides a small capital and no franchise fee business.

MX3 offers distributorship deals of their nutritional supplements and products.

Beacon Cloth Care offers laundry franchising business.

Miguelito’s International provides various food carts open for franchising.

IMusix offers catering and entertainment services for different occasions, functions, and needs.

Elken International provides business opportunities through their winning health and beauty products.

Maione Philippines offers distributorship of their beauty products.


First in PHILSME’s history, the Technological Start-Up Innovations Village has been launched. The Innovations Village featured technological start-up companies showcasing the latest technological business solutions to support SMEs.

InnovationsVillage

Kalibrr is a job matching website connecting applicants to the jobs that will match their skills and experience.

Heegus Service Hub is an online service hub where users can conveniently search, find, and order through the use of mobile devices.

Philtech is engaged in sales and marketing distributing financial technology for cashless payment solutions.

Reachlab Advertising is a group of digital marketing and developers offering fresh ideas and technological innovations.

Nasket Philippines provides an all-in-one technology platform for grocery, home services, food ordering, bills payment, video door bell and message broadcasting.

Intelligent Touch Corporation offers their financial and retail solutions for SMEs.

Cortex Technologies introduces their Buddee Smart Plug with features such as power control, scheduler, consumption monitoring, consumption alerts, manual on/off and automatic updates.

Featured Brands


Exhibitors’Testimonials

LBC has been one of the major sponsors for this event and I must say that we had a great opportunity here. As I can see, everyone is enjoying, one of the good indicators that it is truly successful. Various and diverse small and medium enterprises are pouring in exploring wide array of business solutions perfect for their businesses.

Adelle AguadoAccount Executive for E-ComLBC Express Inc.

The event was totally great! We are actually here to share our loan programs for SMEs. I was really impressed with the quality of the visitors. Congratulations to Mediacom for mounting PHILSME.

Lyn ElizaldeIn-bound Sales OfficerEsquire Financing

I have always enjoyed this event. First, I enjoy it because I get to meet new people, start-ups, and enterprises and I have so much respect after these types of businesses. Second, I was able to learn with them, especially with my speaking engagement at the conference. With that all being said, I personally believe what Philippine SME advocates. We are a proud supporter of PHILSME.

Ana Joy RoceroDirector of SalesInternational Workplace Group

Our purpose of joining is to broadcast ITG or IT Group especially our SME product which is “Kita”, an affordable scalable and flexible business management system made for Small and Medium Enterprises. I am very happy with the outcome of this event. The quality of the people that arrived was beyond expected. We met a lot of business owners, managers, and interested parties, and most especially from the Small and Medium Businesses.

Enzo AlbertoBusiness Development Manager Manager Head of SME SolutionsIT Group

Zoho come here to develop our business in the Asia-Pacific market, especially the Philippines. The Philippines has a very good ecosystem for start-ups and SMEs. A lot of entrepreneurs open new businesses here for which Zoho wants to leverage on that. We want to help the new SMEs by transforming them through digitization and I must say such purpose wasn’t defeated. The quality of visitors who visited us is of good quality. I am encouraging companies to exhibit here as they can best showcase their product capabilities to SMEs.

Raj Mohan SairamanRegional Sales Manager for Asia-PacificZoho Corporation

Our purpose in putting Gasyanna’s in the exhibit is to expand Gasyanna’s in Metro Manila and nearby provinces. The event is really great! A lot of businessmen interested to put up a business just like Gasyanna which is at the same time, very affordable. Thumbs up to PHILSME team for setting up this kind of event.

Abbie JuaniaOwner/Managing Director Gasyanna’s Seafood Hub


Based on my experience for this two-day event, I found the event very helpful. I found the quality of guests is very great. I must say that 80% wants to book and franchise with my company.

Mary Grace OngDirectorCheeze Ten

Our purpose for joining the SME Business Expo is to experience the different types of industries and small businesses and to learn from them.

This event is totally great. It gives the opportunity for small business owners to be part of an exhibit and gain exposure as well. Our company is actually more about helping SMEs as well so this expo suits us as well.

John BarcarlosManaging Director Reachlab Advertising

The event is very good. There’s a lot of foot traffic. Investors are coming in. This is a great networking opportunity and I do believe this is the best and suitable venue for our company to introduce our service to our target market.

Leah MenjieTerritory ManagerC Estates

Our purpose here is to give all SMEs the opportunity to bring their company one step higher by having their own loyalty program.

The event was fantastic. We had great turn-outs. A lot of people are here. People are engaged and overall, we are very satisfied. I encourage everybody who is a small to medium-sized business owner to come in this event because there's plenty of things here that can benefit you.

Alden GarciaManaging DirectorB2B Marketing Solutions /Cashback

Exhibitors’Testimonials


Visitors’Testimonials

I am from Edu Suite, it is an IT solutions provider offering school management systems. I primarily came here because I saw this in the Internet. Some exhibitors here are offering ERP like accounting, human resources, and payroll and I am looking for those type of solutions for which we can possibly integrate to our system.

Roberto D. GuintoVisitor

I am sent here by the president of our company to search for new suppliers. What I like about this event is that I get to know and meet not only new suppliers but new businesses for which I am not aware of. So wonderful experience!

Lowella GarruchoVisitor

Nagpunta ako dito para malaman yung iba’t ibang klase ng business. Mayrong mga food carts, iba’t ibang klase ng technology for business. Masaya ang expo at nakakagaan ng pakiramdam kasi because of the “positive vibes” ng environment kasi lahat ng tao dito ang pinag-uusapan ay pagnenegosyo. Positive vibes talaga!

Rhodora Imee NegransaVisitor


The 8th PhilippineSME Business Conference

The 8th Philippine SME Business Conference is an interactive business conference designed to provide the latest tips, trends, and innovations on how to grow your business.

Over 25 industry speakers shared their insights in sales, marketing, digital marketing, e-commerce, financial technology, logistics, leadership & management, operations, business finance, franchising, workspaces, information-technology, printing, human resources & recruitment, accounting, and business law.

The conference was held on May 02-03, 2019 at the Meeting Rooms 7 & 8 at the 2nd Level of the SMX Convention Center Manila. It is a co-located event of the 8th Philippine SME Business Expo held downstairs at Hall 3.


Talks Day 1

Hashtag Digital’s Chief Executive Officer talks about “Effective Social Media Management Strategies and Tools for SMEs”.

Mannix Pabalan

One of LBC Corporate Solutions’ Account Managers discusses the “Small and Medium Enterprise Role in the Growth of the Philippines Economy”.

Joselito Meilat

The President and Founder of Full Life Cube and an international corporate speaker sharing tips on “How to Become A Business Leader for Your Small Business?”.

Teresa Gumap-as Dumadag

The Managing Director of Wolf Bulwark Security and Investigation Services gives ways on “Protecting Your People & Assets”.

BGen. Jose P. Cabanban, AFP (Ret.)

Beacon Cloth Care’s Chairman & CEO for Asia-Pacific shares the “Strategies to Improve Business Productivity”.

Fred LucianoEsquire Financing’s Marketing and Sustainability Officer discusses “Cash Flow Management Tips That Can Make Your Business Survive”.

Lou Zandrian Lobrin

One of Opis HR Consulting partners points-out “Business Sustainability Through a Sound HR Strategy”.

Elvie Garcia

The Consumer Systems Product Specialist of Canon Marketing Philippines introduces the “Borderless and Limitless Printing Innovations for SMEs”.

Ron LintaoOne of Gulf Law Consultancy’s partners shares the importance of trademarks in business through his talk, “Identity Setting: The Importance of Having Trademarks for your Small Business”.

Atty. Barney Almazar

Chatbot Philippines’ Head AI Trainer talks “How Chatbot Technologies Can Help in Customer Service Management?”

Yaps EstagleOne Php Technology’s Chief Operating Officer introduces “Burket, A Market Network”.

Roy Julian

The Sales Director for the Philippines of International Workplace Group gives out pointers on “The Workplace Revolution: Why SMEs Should Move From Dreary Cubicles to Flexible Workspaces”.

Ana Joy Rocero

The Director for Business Development and Product Strategy of Innity Philippines talks about “Brand Loyalty through Content Marketing”.

Erwin Razon


Kalibrr’s Chief Executive Officer talks about “How to Recruit Employees for your Small Business?”

Paul Rivera

DY Infinity Solutions’ Managing Consultant discusses “Building Effective Sales Teams in an SME Environment”.

Frederick Yazon

One of LBC Corporate Solutions’ Account Managers answers “What are the Enablers for SME’s Success?”.

Jocelyn Beltran-Valera

The Chief Information Officer of Fexco Philippines highlights Easy Debit on his talk on “Financial Technology Solutions for SMEs”.

Mikey Asiddao

Quickbooks Philippines’ Managing Consultant gives a brief demo of Quicbooks on his talk on “How to Speed Up Business Accounting Processes through Quickbooks?”.

Marc Carag, CPAThe President of RBG Philippines shares the “Best Practices in Organizational Development”.

Raymond Lim

Esquire Financing’s Marketing and Sustainability Officer enlightens SMEs on choosing “Debt or Equity Financing? Which works for your Small Business?”.

Lou Zandrian LobrinThe Founder of RK Franchise Consultancy shares the “Trending Franchise Ideas to Watch Out”.

Rudolf Kotik

Giving energizing talk on “Creating Effective Sales Talk Patterns to Close Quality Deals” is the President & CEO of HVM Training.

Howell Mabalot

One of Gulf Law Consultancy’s partners gives out pointers on the “Step-by-Step Legal Guide in Setting-up a Small Business in the Philippines”.

Atty. Barney Almazar

Powerhouseconsultants’ Managing Director gives insights on the “Role of Audit in Improving Business Performance of SMEs”.

Mark Chito Fajiculay, CPA

Talks Day 2


ConferenceTestimonials

It’s a good experience. I like to see SMEs engaged. And I hope they took a lot of learning from the talk.I do believe SMEs provide amazing opportunities for people and I think if you invest on tools and new technologies in articulating their mission and vision, they can be successful in recruiting the talent in growing your business.

Paul RiveraChief Executive OfficerKalibrr

Grabe! It’s an honor to have spoken here at the 8th Philippine SME Business Conference! People are so receptive. The business owners are full of passion. They love what they are doing and they’re the future of the Philippines, the up-builders of the Philippine Economy.

Howell MabalotPresident & Chief TrainerHVM Training

It feels great to speak before SMEs. Hopefully, I was able to generate inspiration and how they can increase productivity for their customers and their own services.

Jose MeilatAccount ManagerLBC Corporate Solutions

I am very pleased to be given the opportunity to be here so I can help more business owners. As a consultant, I can help business owners and SMEs to set-up human resource systems and management systems that can help them grow their employees though my trainings and workshops.

Teresa Gumap-as DumadagInternational Corporate SpeakerPresident, Full Life Cube

There’s a lot of new opportunities you can learn from this event. You get to meet a lot of very, very eager people to be successful as SMEs are very important in our economy and the livelihood of people.

Mikey AsiddaoChief Information OfficerFexco Philippines

It’s always feeling great talking on this type of event. You’re able to share the solutions and services your company has to offer. You can really help a lot of businesses and start-ups. It’s great!

Robert CentenaProduct SpecialistCanon Philippines

It’s my pleasure and honor talking in the conference. I had a great time talking to the audience. They are very diverse - the start-ups and SMEs.

Frederick YazonManaging ConsultantDY Infinity Solutions

Fulfilling to know and to witness how participants were appreciative and understood the role of audit in improving business performance of SMEs, be it financial audit, internal audit, or any other forms of special assurance engagements.

Mark Chito Fajiculay, CPAManaging Director Powerhouseconsultants Company


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