Business Management

"The Wealthy Are Valuable"   In the previous article, I talked about proper sequencing of the aspects of your life to produce true wealth. One of the reasons you are probably not yet where you are supposed to be is because you are prioritizing running after money. Contrary to popular belief, thatHow to make money run after you (Part 22)

Hi All! I decided to start this blog to share my business and investing experiences for those who want to help themselves. So for those reading this post right now, welcome! Let me first start by saying that I did not take up commerce, business school or any formal financial training, my experienceBusinessmaker Academy, Inc.

During countless business seminars that I’ve conducted since 2003, one of the most common concerns of people in starting a business is about the risks involved and the fear of failing. A very valid concern indeed, one which to the inexperienced is incredibly intimidating and very limiting to a person’sHOW TO BEAT FAILURE IN BUSINESS

A few months ago, a friend of mine requested if I could help her nephew (an undergrad student from an Ivy league school) with his business practicum project that he was becoming frustrated with. Their business practicum’s goal was to produce and sell as many “uniquely different” T-Shirts as possibleDo Not Over Complicate Your Business

Let’s face it, like many Asian countries, the Philippines is a US Dollar Remittance driven economy and I have been asked many times about how to deal with the rise and fall of the USD as many Filipino Dollar Earners, Overseas Filipino Workers, as well as Export and Import drivenHow the Dollar Affects Your Investments and What to do about it (Part 1 of 2)

Have you ever gone to a fortune teller? Or at least know of anyone who has gone to one? When I was younger, my mom would bring me and my sister to “Aling Erly”, a very gifted “manghuhula” (fortune teller) every so often to ask what the future holds forThe Power of Suggestion, Your Destiny, and Dreams Coming True

Last March 23, 2010 I spoke at the Manila Bulletin Job Fair at the Glorieta Activity Center in Makati and in that talk I mentioned how job seekers can stretch their cash while searching for a job. I had a great time that day and I hope that my simpleMoney Management Simplified (Part 1)

Wealth is never destroyed, only transferred   Today, I want to share a very special topic -- How to make money run after you. This is a topic that I have never shared with the public before now. It is I believe something that anyone and everyone can and should benefit from,How To Make Money Run After You (Part 1)

Happy New Year! It is now 2010 and I hope you are looking forward to a great and wonderful year ahead. This is the time of the year when I am often asked, what’s a good business or investment to get into? So for my very first column of the year,Start of the Year Advice: Invest In Your Self First!

In the previous article, I explained how to simplify your finances by just completing a few simple exercises on a piece of paper and I explained the three scenarios that you are probably in right now. So let’s continue our discussion right now. If you are currently in Scenario 1,Money Management Simplified (Part 2)

Last April 16, 2010 the US Securities and Exchange Commission charged Goldman Sachs with Fraud.  This explosive move by the SEC has tremendously diminished  investor confidence in Goldman and Wallstreet in general.  The SEC charge is a very serious one because it says that Goldman fraudulently sold its CDO’s (CollateralizedSimplifying Wall Street Blunders

So in this concluding article I will explain that being a great sales person is NOT just about developing a skill or transforming yourself from Yin to Yang or Yang to Yin. Instead, evolving as a salesperson is simpler than you think. [caption id="" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Money Money Money"][/caption] In my SalesThe Tale of Two Salesmen (Part 3 - Conclusion)

So today I wanted to share another piece of my life which I hope will help all those looking for a job and a prosperous career. This is the true story of how I created my own job in a big Telecoms firm back in the early nineties. Now evenThe True Story of How I Created My Own Job

Life's Purpose. I believe that everyone has a purpose in this world and I'm one of the few who has been blessed with knowing what my purpose is. In my seminars I always tell my audience that there are only three things I love in this world. The first is myLife's Purpose

 "I Know What I Am Great At, Now What?" In my previous article, I asked you to answer the question "What are you great at?" If you haven't read that article yet, please sign up for the Wealth-plan on the right so I can email you that and the previous articlesHow To Make Money Run After You (Part 15)

In my earlier years, I never really thought of myself as a manager of people, truth be told I never really understood how important managing people really was until I became an Entrepreneur. And even when I embraced entrepreneurship full time, I made many, many mistakes in this field whichHow I Learned To Manage People

In Part 1 and 2, I explained how to simplify managing your money. If you have not read them yet, please Click Here to read up on what you’ve missed. In this article, I will finally explain how to increase your “take home” per month without adding any additional bad expensesMoney Management Simplified (Part 3)

Negative and Positive Cash-Flow Businesses One of the more important considerations an entrepreneur has to make before starting a new business is the nature of the business' cash-flow.   What is Cash-flow?   But first, let me take a step back and explain in simple terms what cash-flow really is. Cash-flow is about cash comingHow To Make Money Run After You (Part 10)

“How To Remove Credit Card Debt Fast” Do you have what seems to be unmanageable credit card debt? Are you already swearing to cut it up as soon as you pay it off and never use another credit card in your life ever again? Well, if you are suffering from Credit CardHow to make money run after you (Part 7)

Preparing for "Essential Conversations" On Money In part 5 of this article series, I talked about the first step in making your marriage a wealth magnet. Of course if you are not yet married, and planning to, Jhoanna and I wish you the same kind of happiness that we have whenHow To Make Money Run After You (Part 6)

This article series is about the story about how I started in business, the hardships I faced, how my wife was instrumental in making me succeed and the most critical decision I made in my life. If you are in debt right now, facing a failed business endeavor or startingBusiness and The Start of A Beautiful Relationship - Part 1

The week before I let go of my Makati office, I wanted to say goodbye to it by taking my wife (girlfriend at that time) there for a surprise candlelit dinner. I had my one remaining staff put up about 20 candles and a soft romantic melody playing in theBusiness and the Start of a Beautiful Relationship -Part 3 Conclusion

I want you to imagine that you are in one of my finance seminars right now. You are seated in the middle row and you are here because you want to understand how to grow your money. As the seminar begins, and after I make everyone feel comfortable, I pause andThe Difference Between Trading And Investing

"Why You Haven't Implemented What You've Learned Yet, and How To Get Started With Minimal Effort"   If you want to make money run after you, please sign up for the Wealth-plan so I can email you my previous articles from the very start.   If you have been following my 19 articles onHow to make money run after you (Part 20)

“How to Make Credit Cards Work for You!” Credit Cards, are the proverbial stepping stone to wealth. This article explains how I use my credit cards so that I minimize my monthly cash flow burden, use it without incurring interest (and get even super discounts in the process) and lastly getHow to make money run after you (Part 8)

To my beautiful Children, Kate and Ryan, live your life without regrets and happily fulfilled. If I could only give you 10 Life Advices, these are what I want you both to remember:   Learn Through Observation Be observant of how the world truly works. Listen to what people are teaching you, butMy Top 10 Life Advice For My Beautiful Children

The phone rings in the office at around 10 in the morning and my secretary answers it. It was from a priest, a Monsignor in fact looking for me. I wasn’t around at the time so my secretary asks for his number and purpose of the call. She got theTo Catch a Thief, Think Like a Thief

“The One Thing You Should Figure Out Early In Life" In my previous article, I talked about "The Most Profitable Investment for Entrepreneurs". If you haven't read that article yet, please read part 13 of the series and sign up for the Wealth-plan so I can email you that and theHow To Make Money Run After You (Part 14)

The First Step to Making Your Marriage a “Wealth Magnet” “Who you marry is one of the most important decisions you will ever make if you want to be a success.” This is not just my belief, but also the belief of one of the wealthiest persons on earth, Mr. John Gokongwei. QuotingHow To Make Money Run After You (Part 5)

Hi Sir Mark, I'm glad that there are generous people like you sharing precious knowledge which probably others would keep for themselves. I need this and I'm so happy I read your article. Thanks and I'm looking forward in seeing you again. more power to you and your family. God Bless! Davidtestimonials