As climate change continues to threaten the health of our planet, more and more consumers are demanding environmentally-friendly products and services. For businesses looking to keep up with changing consumer preferences, producing eco-friendly offerings is no longer a “nice-to-have” but a necessary step towards sustainability and success. In this article, we’ll explore some key steps …
Environmental stewardship is one of the top priorities of every business or startup nowadays. Both consumers and producers of food and beverages have long placed a high priority on sustainability. But what does it really mean to be “sustainable”? Sustainability in business refers to conducting operations without having an adverse effect on the environment, the …
Community Quarantine started last 15 March 2020 here in the Philippines. Since then, the news would never miss to mention the sacrifices of the frontliners each day – the market vendors and delivery guys, security personnel and health professionals, etc. They are the ones ready to fight against COVID-19, and I think it is fitting …
Roadmap The concept of a corporation with a single stockholder was introduced by Republic Act No. 11232, otherwise known as the Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines, which took effect in 23 February. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released in 15 March draft guidelines listing documentary requirements for putting up a one-person corporation …
Cryptographic assets are gaining significant amount of interest recently, given their rapid increases in value and volatility. This kind of assets experienced a breakout year in 2017. Currently, there are no accounting standards that specifically address crypto-assets. However, the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) has submitted a discussion paper on “digital currencies” to the International …
Republic Act 11232 was signed into law, amending the more than 38-year old Corporation Code of the Philippines. VoicePoints would like to give you a brief summary of amendments. What’s New Perpetual corporate term for existing and future corporations Prior to the amendment, corporations were only initially granted a term of 50 years, subject to …
Do you have a business idea in mind but you’re too young to start? Most of us would normally think of starting a business as something that should be thoroughly planned – that you can’t start without doing a feasibility study about it. Well that’s partially right, but somehow my experiences has proven that mindset …
No using of headphones policy, people always looking at your monitor, loud singing and bad bathroom habits or your company is blocking you from certain websites and people stealing your vegetable salad out of the fridge. These small messes can make your not-so busy day stressed out instantly. How intolerant it could be when your …
Filipino-Chinese tycoon and philanthropist Washington SyCip died on Saturday evening, according to the family’s closest friends. He was 96. Businessman Manuel V Pangilinan and former Finance Secretary Cesar V Purisima confirmed this information. According to Purisima, SyCip passed away en route to New York. His name has become synonymous with SGV — SyCip, Gorres, Velayo & Co. …
This was written by CBAA Biznews writers Ma. Luisa Relon, R-Jay Rapadas and Rea Mae Quitevis in 2011. With the publication’s permission, VoicePoints is publishing this business feature in full. At 24, her passion for baking and determination to go into business led her to a fortune she’d never imagined. The former Ms. CBAA is …