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237th Issue Volume 58 No. 1 Wednesday 25 November 2009 |
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SME in Focus Technology innovation and the SMEsTechnology is a key growth driver for the small-medium enterprises (SMEs). The good news is that the Department of Science and Technology has the small enterprises technology upgrading program (SETUP) to answer to their call as far as beefing up technological capabilities is concerned.
The success of SETUP deserves commendation. But DOST needs more support and assistance as more and more SMEs and microenterprises need to improve their competitiveness to move up to the value chain. Democratizing access to technology is one way to improve SMEs steading and fight poverty as well. Member-At-Large Phil Morinda Citrifolia Inc.
PhilNoni Juice is made from 100% morinda citrifolia, internationally known as Noni and locally known as Apatot or Bangkoro or Nino and 12 other names in the Philippines. It contains around 60 nutrients such as xeronine, proxeronine, proxeronase, serotonine and damnacanthal plus amino acids and antioxidants from ripe fruits of the medicinal plant. PhilNoni juice boosts antibodies fight to virus caused ailments such as colds, coughs and flu; restore worn out or dysfunctional cells and organs and enhance recovery from the negative impact of antibiotics, surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, etc. Visit its site on www.noniphilnoni.com. Featured SME Bon Gre: Bound to grow through niche marketing
Before opening Bon Gre, Vargas had working stints in Guevent group of companies, SC Johnson and Diversey. His exposure in these companies gave him the necessary background so he can be prepared to open a business.
Tax Calendar 2009 November - December
SME Events 2009 November - December
SME Power Quote “A business absolutely devoted to service will have only one worry about profits. They will be embarrassingly large.” –
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SETUP enables SMEs to boost productivity, enhance product quality, reduce cost and waste management. So far, there is a positive response as more than 35,984 firms have availed of the assistance since it was launched in 2003 with only 1,307 clients. Among the 'graduates' of the program is the Camiguin-based VJANDEP Pastel. The pastel maker has now branched out to Cebu as part of their expansion.
Developed by Dr. Tito Contado, the PhilNoni juice Philnoni product made
by Phil. Morinda Citrifolia, Inc. (PMCI) was cited as the Best Herbal Dietary Supplement by the National Product Quality Excellence Award in 2006.
For Bon Gre Corporation general manager Tomas Vargas, his solid background in personnel, marketing and sales were important in building the company to its present status. “My stint in the corporate world enabled me to manage the business towards its present position,” says Vargas.
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