BizWiz Blog

By Jason Estimado

Quite often, I hear or read these lines: "invest in stocks; they’ll go up in value;" "invest in land; it’s always in demand;" "invest in a business; it will give you extra income;" and the list goes on. Rarely, however, have I ever been advised or reminded to invest in myself.

What kinds of investments am I talking about here? Should I invest on a new music player... an iPod perhaps? Should I invest in a new laptop for my presentations? Or, should I invest in a new facial care treatment to make myself look younger? While I am definitely tempted to invest in that last one, the investments I am talking about here are those that may give me enormous returns in the future.

It is important to note, however, that the investments I am talking about here might not give us immediate returns. I’d like to think of them as fertilizer (perhaps not the best metaphor), that will help seeds grow and bear produce one day... [more]

Turnover, lackluster productivity and apathy are just some of the challenges that corporate executives face with their present manpower. Many managers have tried many different techniques to motivate their team; yet most of these techniques are temporary, at best. Perhaps, it’s time for a change. Perhaps, it’s time for your employees to adapt an “entrepreneurial mindset”!

Surprised? Don’t be. There is growing evidence that espousing an “entrepreneurial mindset” in your employees actually supports growth in sales and employment, increases corporate performance, and unleashes employee potential. This may all seem a little hard to accept right now, especially since most HR Professionals have been taught otherwise; but just think about it for a minute...

The famous philosopher, Aristotle, once wrote, "Man’s life only has meaning if he is reaching out and striving for his goals"; and this is the basis of an “entrepreneurial mindset”. Employees with this type of mindset are driven more by results rather than by routine. This means that both the company and the individual reap immediate rewards in profit, performance, and sense of purpose. If your employees are motivated by “their own goals” and if they see your company as a means of reaching them, they are, in turn, encouraged and taught to use their ingenuity, invest themselves in their work, and reach for their goals by helping your company achieve its goals.... [more]

Be a part of the B.E.S.T. (Basic Entrepreneur Skills Training) Workshop and unlock the Mysteries of Entrepreneurship! Join us from 9:00am to 5:00pm, on February 27 and 28, 2010, at the SMX Convention Center (Meeting Room 10), SM Mall of Asia and find out why everyone is raving about B.E.S.T.!

Tickets are available at all TICKETNET Outlets located in all SHOEMART (SM) Customer Service Centers. For INQUIRIES and RESERVATIONS, please call 911-5555 or visit www.ticketnet.com.ph.

Our initial two (2) runs have proven that B.E.S.T. is, indeed one of the “best” workshops on entrepreneurship in the country today. This unique training seminar focuses on "Demystifying Entrepreneurship” by conjuring up a Fun, Magical and Highly Effective way of schooling our apprentices (learners) on the proper way of doing business. By dedicating a large portion of the workshop to enjoyable and enhanced learning activities and spells, B.E.S.T. enkindles basic entrepreneurial attitudes and skills, like goal-orientation, perseverance, creative-thinking, teamwork and courage; making B.E.S.T. a practical enhancement workshop for Employees, Managers, Executives, OFWs and yes… even Entrepreneurs.

So, don’t miss out on the B.E.S.T. Workshop ever!

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