Today's Issue
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Editor's Take: Mining the Value of Seminars
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SME Gadgets: Google Earth: Flying First Class for Free
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Tax Calendar
SME Gadgets
Google Earth: Flying First Class for Free
By Juan F. Alfonso
Many of us in SMEs often put together business plans that include target geographical locations for us to know where to sell our products and compete against our rivals. Ten years ago, when I was involved in studying geographic areas for retail, the best tool we had for this purpose were maps bought from the National Bookstore.
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Tax Calendar
May 14 - Last Day of e-Filing - 1601C, 1601E, 1601F & 1602 - Withholding return on compensation, EWT & FWT for April 2007 (Groups B, C & D)
May 15 - Last Day of e-Filing/Filing & e-Payment/Payment
- 1601C, 1601E, 1601F &1602 - Withholding return on compensation, EWT & FWT for April 2007 (Group A)
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1601C, 1601E, 1601F &1602 - Withholding return on compensation, EWT & FWT for April 2007 (all EFPS groups)
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1702 & 1702-AIF - Annual ITR and AIF fpr corporations and partnerships for FY ended January 2007
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1704- IAET for FY ended April 2006
May 15 - Filing and Payment - 1707A - Consolidated CGT return for shares not traded in the stock exchange for FY ended January 2007
Source: Punongbayan & Araullo
Editor's Take
Mining the Value of Seminars
To make money, you have to spend money. For SME owners, knowing when and how to spend money spells a big difference in ensuring business continuity and success.
Putting money into sales training and entrepreneur skills development programs makes good business sense and is considered good business practice.
Here are some tips how to make the best of the seminar circuit-
Take lots of notes. Some of the ideas might not be new to you, but the discussions about will throw new light on your own experience. Your memory can only take so much, so jot down the punch lines. You should sort them out later.
Ask for the presentation handout. If the speakers don't provide them, get in touch with the organizers. More often than not, the resource speakers will be pleased to share the information you need.
Use break time as an opportunity to network. Seminars and briefings provide terrific opportunities to network with other SME owners, prospective buyers and professional business advisors. Networking allows SME owners to share insights, build business partnerships, and promote products and services. Don't forget to pack sales material and lots of business cards.
If you have something to contribute to the discussion, participate. Use the opportunity to introduce yourself and the company. Smart SME owners always have a brief intro prepared for such opportunities.
SME-oriented business enhancement programs come at a price but you can still find quite a lot at a minimal cost and some even for free. You might just find one program that interests you in our website and start joining these events!
Russelle S. Trinidad
SME BizLink Editor
