A change of mindset is what Filipino freelancers need. This is one of the key points that John “The Legend” Pagulayan discussed during the one-day workshop sponsored by Trade Secrets MNL on September 23rd. I was present in the event, along with our friends from the freelancing industry, as panelists and speakers. For all those ... [Continue Reading]
[New Workshop]: Freelancing for Beginners Workshop
Aren’t you just tired? Tired of your 9-5 job? Tired of the stressful traffic, going back and forth to your office? Tired of not seeing your kids? Tired of working for your horrible boss? Relax….Why don’t you become a Freelancer? Learn how to become one by joining the 4th run of one of our most popular workshops –- Freelancing for ... [Continue Reading]
FBP 124: How To Start a Successful Workshop – Part 2
This episode is part two of the How To Start A Successful Workshop series. In part one, I shared tips on how to prepare and promote for a workshop. If you haven’t watched that yet, click here. Listen to: FBP 124: How To Start a Successful Workshop - Part 1 In this new episode, I will not go into the details of what topics your workshop should ... [Continue Reading]
FBP 123: How to Start A Successful Workshop – Part 1
For a business to thrive, you have to establish your expertise in the industry. This could be a tough task especially if you are a newcomer but since I’m a solopreneur who can tell you “been there, done that”, I will cut the chase and give you this piece of advice: start a workshop. Conducting workshops is one of the fastest ways to get the word ... [Continue Reading]
Social Media Basics for Small Business Owners
First off, allow us to state what you probably already know. Almost everyone is on social media nowadays, isn’t it? Now, if you’re a business owner or planning to start one, here’s a question. Are you making the most out of the existing & emerging social media platforms and tools to generate powerful returns for your small ... [Continue Reading]
Post-Event Review of the WordPress Blogging Basics Workshop
It was a fun learning experience last February 20 when Freelance Blend in partnership with Manila Workshops held the Wordpress Blogging Basics at The Office Project co-working space at Salcedo Village. Attendees from various industries came together with different purposes, ranging from wanting to supplement their freelance career with a ... [Continue Reading]
FBP 089: Blogging Basics Part 1 – Why Blogging Is Good for You
Time has really gone fast. One more podcast and we’re on episode 90. Today’s podcast episode is a short but chunky one. It’s the first of two episodes I’m recording on the subject of blogging. Most of our workshop attendees expressed that starting or transporting a blog in Wordpress is one of their major concerns. If you have a similar ... [Continue Reading]
[New Workshop] WordPress Blogging Basics: How to Create a WordPress Site That Matters
UPDATE: We are now closing the registration for the "WordPress Blogging Basics" as we have reached the venue's full capacity. Watch out for the 2nd run of this workshop. Thanks for support. Are you longing to share your story with the rest of the world through your very own platform -- Your Blog -- but don't know how and where to start? Have ... [Continue Reading]
[New Workshop]: “Personal Branding Workshop for Freelancers and Solo Entrepreneurs” on November 7 & 14
UPDATE 2: The venue for both workshops is at: Manulife Office - 20 F Hanston Square (beside Richmonde Hotel), San Miguel Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City. Click here for directions. UPDATE: Due to conflict in schedule, we are moving this workshop to November 7 for Session 1 and November 14 for Session 2. We sincerely apologize for the ... [Continue Reading]
New and Improved: Personal Branding Workshop for Freelancers and Entrepreneurs
We've received numerous requests from you -- the followers of Freelance Blend and Manila Workshops -- to move this workshop series after the Pacquiao-Mayweather bout on May 3 and for you to also have the choice to register for separate sessions (not one registration for all sessions like before). And we listened! Further, we have also ... [Continue Reading]
