Need Business Ideas? We've got the solution for you!!

Want to start your own enterprise but not enough business ideas? Don't know where to start?
Don't fret because we have the solution for you!

Many people stop dead on their tracks thinking about an innovative product or what type of business they are going to set-up.

(Inset: J.P. Morgan gets a bright idea on Thomas Edison's newly invented light bulb. Morgan is the first to invest and develop the electric industry. For the first time, electricity was used to light homes in America and the world.)

1) Most people think that to start a business, you have to have a unique product.

Well, reality is you don't!! Starting a business does not require you to have a completely new idea or invention. Many new businesses start with traditional or established services. The key is to be able to compete with existing merchants, and to have a specific edge! Now don't think this "edge" has to be all fancy. This new edge could be a good location, good supplier, better pricing, talent, anything that you can use to your advantage, even the things close to your heart or things you are passionate about!! Look around for the resources you already have at hand that gives you an edge; for example your expertise, talents, piece of land, interests, profession, connections, anything that can use to your advantage.

2) Another strategy is to keep a handy notebook where you can and must write random business ideas that come to your mind! You will find this investment incredibly useful when brainstorming!

3) You may also download apps on your mobile or tablet that allow you to access and store ideas quickly.
For example Thoughts by Bluepeak Mobile allows you to type in, tag and organize quick notes and ideas in an intuitive interface. Check it out here.

4) Entrepreneur.com has put together a neat little website for budding entrepreneurs like you!
Check-out Entrepreneur.com's BUSINESS IDEA CENTER for loads of business ideas.

The business ideas have short descriptions, tips and rough estimate of start-up money or capital required. These may be browsed to your liking, clasified according to industry, your interests or profession!

HERE'S THE LINK: http://www.entrepreneur.com/businessideas/index.html

DTI Free Business Management and Demo Skills Training

This weekend, the Department of Trade and Industry conducted its free business trainings at the Philippine Trade Training Center, as part of its Small and Medium Enterprise Development Week 2013; another opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs and businessmen alike.

Check out the list of free seminars which include setting up food cart business, laundry business, internet shop, laundry detergents, baking, cooking, basic accounting, money changer, junk shop and more:

The 2-day event is held around July each year and it is open to all young and old aspiring entrepreneurs. The half-day courses are yours for the picking. You can attend any of the classes in the 2 day period as the schedule permits. These courses are comparable to paid seminars ranging from P2,800 to as high as P3,500 for one day courses.

However, the DTI does not accept any reservations, and availability of the courses is subject to a first come first served basis. The tickets or attendance forms are available at the lobby. These run out quickly, and once the slots are taken for each class, it is removed from the choices. We recommend that you come early if you want to get a slot in your selected class. For this year, the admission starts at 7:30 am for classes 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. The admission is at 12:30 pm for classes 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. There is also a lunch-break from 12:00-1:00 pm.

Handouts and certificates of attendance will be given for each class, but we advise you to bring ballpen and notebook for note taking. You will also need to accomplish the attendance sheets or tickets and satisfaction survey forms.

The venue is quite accessible beside the World Trade Center, Buendia corner Roxas Boulevard. It is the blue building beside the fly-over. Parking accommodation is available.

There are also cafeterias in the lobby area so you don't have to go out for lunch break.

It is our first time to attend such an event by the DTI, and the Philippine Trade Training Center Building was actually donated by the Japanese Government to host such events. It is good that the Government offers programs and initiatives such as these free seminars to spark and serve the interests of entrepreneurship in the country.

For more details contact DTI or wait for advertisements in the newspaper or the DTI website.