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When I was given the book “Shoe Dog,” an autobiography written by Nike’s founder Phil Knight, as a Christmas gift, I knew I had to read it. Nike is one of my favorite brands and I love sports, especially basketball. So, I read the book in two months and it is the only book that made me cry—if you want to know why, read on and watch the video. In this episode, I will be sharing with you my key takeaways from this great book. Phil Knight’s success story is a must-read, especially for freelancers and entrepreneurs like us who navigate uncertainty and creative ideas every single day of our lives. KEY TAKEAWAYS Here are my favorite stories and key points from “Shoe Dog”: What “shoe dog” means How Phil Knight, a runner himself, came up with the crazy idea that was Nike Japanese society in the 1960s, just a decade after the Second World War Phil Knight’s adventures in pursuit of his idea of importing shoes from Japan to the United States Why Phil Knight had to return to Manila Hotel Where the name “Nike” came from (and why your favorite shoe brand was almost named “Dimension 6”) How Nike pioneered “influencer marketing” by working with athletes How Nike became one of the first American companies to open factories in China How Nike responded to criticism and bad publicity concerning the working conditions of one of its factories The $35-logo misconception The tragedy that Phil Knight, already a billionaire at that time, had to go through QUOTE “I’d tell men and women in their midtwenties not to settle for a job or a profession or even a career. Seek a calling. Even if you don’t know what that means, seek it. If you’re following your calling, the fatigue will be easier to bear, the disappointments will be fuel, the highs will be like nothing you’ve ever felt.” – Phil Knight “So that morning in 1962 I told myself: Let everyone else call your idea crazy . . . just keep going. Don’t stop. Don’t even think about stopping until you get there, and don’t give much thought to where “there” is. Whatever comes, just don’t stop.” – Phil Knight SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT Our community will be having a Freelancers & Entrepreneurs Meetup on March 2, 2019. The meetup will run from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Ground Up Business Solutions space located at Werco Arcade, Lot 18, Dr. A. Santos Ave. (or Sucat Ave.), Paranaque City. While we freelancers work for ourselves, we don’t have to do it all alone. If you are looking for and new friends, we would love to have you us. For more info about the meetup, please visit: www.freelanceblend.com/meetupmar2019 LINKS Grab a copy of the awesome book “Shoe Dog” by Phil Knight using this link: http://amzn.to/2EbAvqX In case you missed it, here’s that link again on our Freelancers & Entrepreneurs Meetup: www.freelanceblend.com/meetupmar2019 To watch other useful Facebook Live replays please visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/freelanceblend. To be notified when I do another Facebook Live call, don’t forget to like the page. Watch more freelancing tips and tricks at Freelance Blend TV Connect with hundreds of Filipino freelancers and learn more insights at www.freelanceblenders.com The post Book Review: Shoe Dog by Nike Founder Phil Knight (FBP 176) appeared first on Freelance Blend.

While working as the Head of B2B Sales and Growth at STORM, a Philippine tech startup, Cindy Burdette noticed a huge pain point experienced by the contractors and freelancers hired by these large multinational companies that she worked with at STORM. The problem: They didn’t have health insurance. “We would see people who were basically doing similar tasks, but one would have benefits and one would not.” Thus, began a new chapter in Cindy Burdette’s already accomplished career. To gain a better understanding of this problem, she and her team ran an even more extensive research on the subject — which they then considered a “side project”. Eventually, they realized that the concept of freelancing is not small anymore. And that this problem being experienced by a growing number of freelancers will soon become bigger…until they do something about it. And so, that so-called side project eventually turned into what is now a new startup called ALLCARE. ABOUT ALLCARE AllCare serves and promotes the interests of freelancers, contract workers, and self-employed individuals by providing the same benefits that traditional employees in the corporate world enjoy. Benefits like healthcare (HMO), life and accident insurance, plus other perks like Grab credits and free Coffee Bean Swirl card. AllCare is a benefits platform that you can access online and is not only affordable but the process to become a member is so simple and easy (watch the video demo). KEY TAKEAWAYS In this Freelance Blend Podcast episode, we bring in Cindy to talk about the importance of health insurance particularly for freelancers who tend to forget about it. Cindy discusses the process of becoming a member of AllCare and the benefits that freelancers will get from the hip. Tune in until the end of this episode to learn more about a special promo for Freelance Blend followers we’re running with AllCare so that you can get yourself insured as soon as possible. In this episode, we talk about: The important (and interesting) findings about freelancers and healthcare, which Cindy’s team discovered while researching for AllCare Why healthcare tends to be neglected by Pinoy freelancers and what they can do about it How an AllCare hip works and what benefits it offers What the HMO health insurance model is and what its advantages are over other health insurance models What health conditions are covered and are not covered by AllCare Cindy’s advice for people who want to use AllCare for dialysis, chemotherapy, or other major diseases AllCare’s future plans (like family packages) Activating your AllCare insurance benefits The exciting perks of an AllCare hip The requirements to prepare when applying for an AllCare hip and the application process itself A walkthrough of AllCare’s very -friendly online dashboard Why AllCare works well with PhilHealth As a gift for all our listeners, AllCare is providing a special code valid until February 28, 2019. Visit www.allcare.io/ and now t get an extra P500 discount using the code BLENDERSJAN2019. QUOTE “Even if the products are not expensive (they’re affordable), people actually don’t buy insurance because it’s not a priority. So, if you put it in the context of freelancers, true enough, you’re more busy with doing your work, making sure all your clients are satisfied and happy, or sometimes you’re busy finding clients. Taking care of ourselves is the last thing in the priority list. So, this is something that we really want to change, especially knowing that the future of work will really be centered around telecommuting, remote working, and outsourcing.” LINKS Visit ALLCARE at www.allcare.io with AllCare and get an extra P500 discount using our special code BLENDERSJAN2019 (ends on Feb 28, 2019): www.allcare.io/ For questions, email Cindy’s team at [email protected] or message them on their Facebook page www.facebook.com/AllCare.io. Watch the interview on YouTube at Freelance Blend TV: https://youtu.be/Tf0Vs1aXsOI. To watch other useful Facebook Live replays please visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/freelanceblend. To be notified when I do another Facebook Live call, don’t forget to like the page. Watch more freelancing tips and tricks at Freelance Blend TV Connect with hundreds of Filipino freelancers and learn more insights at www.freelanceblenders.com This interview was recorded at Ground Up Co-Working Space. Visit their site at www.groundup.ph and check out their packages for freelancers. Do you think healthcare and other benefits are important to freelancers? Why or why not? Please share your comments below. The post Cindy Burdette of AllCare – Why Freelancers Need Healthcare and Other Employee Benefits (FBP 175) appeared first on Freelance Blend.

Delayed na naman ba ang pag-transfer ng freelance payments mo? Hanap ka ulit ng encasher?‍  You may not know this, but there IS a FASTER way for you to withdraw your funds! ‍‍Did you know that with EON, you can get your payments in real time? ‍‍No need to wait for DAYS just to get your shopping money. PLUS, if you sign up starting today until January 31, 2019, you get FREE P100 EON credits. Simply the EON PH app in the App Store or Google Play to get started. Learn more about getting your free P100 credit by checking the promo mechanics below: How to the promo: 1.  To be able to open an EON Virtual , holders should the EON App. 2.  holders who are able to successfully open an EON Virtual from January 25 – 31, 2019 will get FREE P100 EON CREDITS. 3.  Upon successful registration to the EON App, the holder must: a.  Email [email protected] with the following details:      i.      Name     ii.      Email Address    iii.      EON Virtual Number 4.  All holders must meet be first time registrants to qualify for the FREE P100 EON CREDITS. 5.  The P100 incentive will be credited to the EON of the holder upon successful verification by EON. 6.  Deadline for emailing EON is on January 31, 2019 at 11:59pm. 7.  Crediting of the FREE P100 EON CREDITS will be done on February 11, 2019 and all verified holders will be notified via SMS from EON. 8.  The free P100 EON Credits are not convertible to cash and may not be exchanged with any other product. ‍‍‍‍ (EON is a brand partner of Freelance Blend) The post How to get your FREE P100 Credits with an EON Virtual – ENDING SOON (FBP 174) appeared first on Freelance Blend.

Sometime ago, I asked this question from our freelancer community: “What’s your biggest challenge in starting a freelance side gig? And here are the common answers that I got: “How to juggle my 9-hour work shift + 2 hrs travel and raising my 2yr old daughter and 1yr old son. I barely have time left to start a freelancing career.” “Since I have zero skills, how can I get clients?” “It might work for others, but I’m not sure if freelancing will work for me.” Now to help answer all these challenges, I decided to hold a FREE online masterclass training called: The 3 Biggest Secrets to Getting Your First Freelance Side Gig (Even If You Have a Full-Time Job) Date and Time: January 17, 2019 (THU) at 8:30 pm Venue: Online (watch from your computer or smartphone) Link to : www.freelanceblend.com/freewebinar In this free training, you’ll learn….. The 10-minute test to check if there’s a market for your skills in the gig economy The under-the-radar but high-paying freelance side gig that you can start now (you may not even realize you are doing it!) The simple 10-3-1 Formula to get freelance side gigs from scratch (even if you have no time) The $15 ebook that I tell all my friends and clients about and how it helped me earn 6-figure contracts Plus a cool gift for live attendees, including bonuses and a special offer Live Q&A session with Marv – ask me anything about the topic And a lot more! I will be giving away amazing bonuses to live viewers only, so make sure to be there! Click the button below to … P.S. Since we already have more than 100 people , to participate, it will no be on a first come, first served basis. (Sorry in advance if you can’t get in.) P.P.S. I also recently went on Facebook Live to talk about Why You Should Think About Consulting as a Side Gig. Watch the video below. The post [FREE Web Class]: The 3 Biggest Secrets to Getting Your First Freelance Side Gig (Even if You Have a Full-Time Job) appeared first on Freelance Blend.

When I was starting, I was aware that I knew very little about online marketing. On top of that, I felt like what I did in my previous job didn’t relate that much with what I wanted to do online. But what I did have was courage and a lot of drive for learning. And that was enough to propel me to move forward. Today, aside from what I do here in Freelance Blend, I am also consulting with several clients to improve their digital presence online. I help them design their sales funnels and rebrand the websites. I have learned a lot of skills and knowledge about digital marketing and the journey has been truly rewarding. In this episode, I want to share with you how I got from zero to being a digital marketer. I want to show you specific actions you can take right now to put you in the right direction for success in digital marketing.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Starting was never easy for me, but after a few years of doing my thing online, I have gone through a lot of very instructive experiences. In this episode, I share what I learned in all those years including the following: How I transferred the skills and experiences I had from my corporate job at sales to online entrepreneurship and digital marketing How reading Rich Dad Poor Dad drove me to buy a rental property and inspired me to read more business books How discovering podcasts accelerated my learning of business and marketing ideas How treating myself as my own client encouraged me to experiment courageously without being afraid to commit mistakes How I discovered the power of community from the first meetup I organized, which I thought would fail but didn’t! How I became a consultant and how you can become one too Learn these and more in the Facebook Live recording below where I also answer audience questions about the best mic recommendations, for those thinking about starting a podcast, the best social media platforms for different businesses, and some tips and tricks on doing Facebook advertising. LINKS Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki Tribes by Seth Godin Million Dollar Consulting by Alan Weiss To watch other useful Facebook Live replays please visit our Facebook page at facebook.com/freelanceblend. To be notified when I do another Facebook Live call, don’t forget to like the page. Watch more freelancing tips and tricks at Freelance Blend TV Connect with hundreds of Filipino freelancers and learn more insights at freelanceblenders.com The post How I Became a Digital Marketer and How You Can Too (FBP 173) appeared first on Freelance Blend.

Elbert Guintivano was a Field Service Engineer managing his employer’s operations at the Southern California region when he came into close with remote work. Aside from experiencing it firsthand, transitioning from an office-based to a home-based/on-the-road arrangement, he was also serving people in the startup industry who were working remotely. When he was sent to the Southeast Asian region to expand his company’s operations, he was excited of the potential for personal growth. In Singapore, he worked closely with freelancers who were building careers outside normal offices and office hours. Going back to the Philippines and scratching a relentless entrepreneurial itch, Elbert decided to open a co-working space to serve the freelancing community in his home country. Ground Up was born. ABOUT GROUND UP Ground Up Coworking Spaces is part of the many services that Elbert Guintivano and his team at Ground Up Business Solutions offer to freelancers, startups, and anyone working outside offices. Located at the Sucat Area in Paranaque, Ground Up Coworking Spaces is open from Monday to Friday at 9:00 in the morning until 7:00 in the evening. But because freelancers work in different schedules, Elbert and his team are flexible in their operating hours.Their rates range from a hundred pesos an hour to P450 a day with options to buy monthly subscriptions that save their customers a lot of money. Working at Ground Up comes with unlimited coffee, strong wifi, options to work in private spaces, and lots of business-related services—like ing, HR, marketing, legal, and secretarial services—all in one space. KEY TAKEAWAYS In this Freelance Blend Podcast episode, I chat with Elbert Guintivano on a Facebook Live video to talk about his journey from traditional employment to entrepreneurship. Of course, Elbert talks about Ground Up and all the awesome services they bring to the Pinoy freelance community. Watch or listen to this episode to learn about: Elbert’s reflection on the freelancing industry in Singapore and the differences and similarities he noticed compared with the Philippines Elbert’s take on the edge that Filipinos have in the international freelance industry Why Elbert got back to the Philippines How self-reflection led Elbert to dip his foot into entrepreneurship and why doing so was a courageous move Why Elbert chose to start a co-working space and the process he took to set it up Elbert’s thoughts on taking calculated risks as an entrepreneur and making sure that family are involved in the decision-making process The benefits of working in a co-working space for a freelancer versus working at home Things you can do in a co-working space which you can’t do in a coffee shop Ground Up’s rates and services Elbert’s plans for the future—like establishing partnerships with restaurants to bring the Ground Up experience nearer to you QUOTE “As we were conceptualizing in building the space, there were always opportunities that came over to me to go back to corporate. However, when I weighed the heart—actually the mind makes decisions but the heart helps you make that emotional connection—the heart was telling me that entrepreneurship is where I want to go.” LINKS To learn more about Ground Up Coworking Spaces and other services that Elbert Guintivano and his team are offering, visit their website at groundup.ph Like Ground Up Business Solutions’ Facebook page at facebook.com/GroundUpBusinessSolutions Having something to ask Elbert himself? Email him at [email protected] To watch other useful Facebook Live replays please visit our Facebook page at facebook.com/freelanceblend. To be notified when I do another Facebook Live call, don’t forget to like the page. Watch more freelancing tips and tricks at Freelance Blend TV Connect with hundreds of Filipino freelancers and learn more insights at freelanceblenders.com The post The Benefits of Coworking for Freelancers – Elbert Guintivano of Ground Up (FBP 172) appeared first on Freelance Blend.

The Unionbank EON card is like a swiss army knife for freelancers. There’s just a lot of financial tasks you as a freelancer can accomplish by using it. You can get paid through the card then withdraw your cash from any ATM using EON. But did you know that you can also use the card itself to make transactions in physical stores? In this episode, I will walk you through the steps you need to take to begin using your card when you buy your groceries or eat out in your favorite restaurant with your family. If you don’t want to bring a lot of cash, for security reasons or just for convenience, then watch the video below where I teach you how to use your Unionbank EON card to shop at stores. A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO USING YOUR EON CARD TO SHOT AT YOUR FAVORITE STORES Before using it to pay for your transactions at physical stores, be sure to load your card with enough money. , it isn’t a credit card. Go to stores that accept Visa cards. Usually, these stores will put up a Visa logo somewhere in their store to let customers know they are accepting payments through Visa. If you’re not sure, you can always ask. Upon giving your card to the cashier, she or he would ask you whether your card is a credit or savings . Tell the cashier that it is a savings . Key in your pin code and that’s it. You have just transacted in a physical store using your Unionbank EON card. Before using your Unionbank EON card at physical stores, you might want to explore all its features first. Good thing we have an entire series here in Freelanceblend dedicated to helping you get familiar with your EON card: To learn why you need to get a Unionbank EON card if you are a freelancer, watch FBP 159. To learn about the security features of the Unionbank EON card, especially how to set your pin code, watch FBP 163. To learn how to set up and activate your Unionbank EON card, watch FBP 164. To learn how to link your EON card to PayPal, watch FBP 166. To learn how to upgrade your EON Starter card to EON Lite and withdraw money from an ATM, watch FBP 169. LINKS Get your EON Bank Starter Kit now! Learn more at eonbankph.com To watch other useful Facebook Live replays please visit our Facebook page at facebook.com/freelanceblend. To be notified when I do another Facebook Live call, don’t forget to like the page. Watch more freelancing tips and tricks at Freelance Blend TV Connect with hundreds of Filipino freelancers and learn more insights at freelanceblenders.com Full disclosure: this episode is being ed by EON. The post How to Use Your EON Card to Shop at Stores (FBP 171) appeared first on Freelance Blend.

“Nung high school pa lang nagtitinda na’ko ng mga snacks. So ako si, ano tawag dito, si ‘bayong girl’,” Melissa laughed as she started talking about the beginnings of her entrepreneurial journey. “Alam mo yung parang ano, printed na bayong na malaki na tinitinda sa palengke? Yun, dalawang ganon lagi ang dala ko,” she continued her story smiling. Her guidance counselor, later on, found out about what she was doing and ordered her to stop. This happened, she said while still smiling, before she could ever expand her tiny business and start selling lunch. No one would have thought that Melissa Profeta, now the co-founder of a unique startup that offers social media training to over 700 students and counting, not to mention a thriving PR firm that brings brands into the spotlight of popular publications like Forbes and Entrepreneur, was humble ‘bayong girl’ when she was a teenager. Since those days when she carried bayongs full of snacks to school, Melissa has grown into an entrepreneur with nine years of experience in sales and marketing both as a traditional employee and a freelancer. Today, she is also a columnist and active contributor to websites like Influencive, Thrive Global, Good Men Project, and Buzzfeed. ABOUT SOCIAL MEDIA ACADEMY Social Media Academy, a startup which Melissa co-founded with Nix Eniego, is one of the leading social media marketing schools on the internet today. The online training platform boasts over 2,000 students and 700 alumni, all of which have made millions of collective revenue as social media managers for top brands in the Philippines and abroad. Inside the school, Nix, Melissa, and their team teach students how to dominate Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and LinkedIn and leverage these platforms to create an engaged following of buyers. If you are a solopreneur who is thinking ing social media effectively or are a freelancer who wants to up his game by offering social media managing services, you might want to watch this interview and see how you might benefit. Plus, at the end of this episode, we’re sharing with you a special bonus when you enroll today. KEY TAKEAWAYS Melissa Profeta’s young life is a roller coaster ride with so much wisdom for you to learn from. And she isn’t holding back. Throughout our conversation, Melissa remained open about her past struggles and because she isn’t afraid to be vulnerable, this interview has a lot of gems in it. Listen now to hear Melissa share: Her “fast and slow” principle. In her own words: “For me, it doesn’t matter kung gaano ka katagal na magpa-practice sa kung anong industry na ‘yon. What matters to me is ‘ano yung gagawin ko during the practicing period’.” The power of giving yourself deadlines How childhood struggles motivated her to become who she is today How she transformed from being a shy girl to being a confident entrepreneur How she juggled school with working—one time, as a graveyard shift clerk for 25 pesos per hour! How discovering multilevel marketing propelled her to hit her first million at age 19! Why she decided to drop out of school and how she directed her own business education How having her first child at age 21 changed her young entrepreneurial life and drove her to work in a BPO company for three years How her child’s communication difficulties pushed her to quit her BPO job and start a small business with her partner Her second lowest point in her life and how this led her to freelance How leveraging your skills could land you your first high-paying client outside usual freelance marketplaces and build a thriving client base Her journey back to entrepreneurship Learn all of these and more when you watch my entire interview with Melissa Profeta in the video below. QUOTE “Never let another person dictate what your life has to be. You only have one life and you have the power to go from zero to hero. Take note of that. So, opinions, directions, lessons in life—those can be your guide but should never be the ones you follow. Lead your own life.” LINKS Social Media Academy pre-opens on November 15, 2018. Melissa and her team are offering an early bird discount of P1,000 off the regular price for the first 25 people to . Aside from the discount, I am offering two special bonuses when you SMA today: my Cyberpreneur book and my “Social Media for Sales Professionals” course (worth P5k+). Just use the promo code “blenders” when you check out. What are you waiting for? Sign up now at Social Media Academy at http://.socialmediamanager.ph To watch other useful Facebook Live replays please visit our Facebook page at facebook.com/freelanceblend. To be notified when I do another Facebook Live call, don’t forget to like the page. Watch more freelancing tips and tricks at Freelance Blend TV Connect with hundreds of Filipino freelancers and learn more insights at freelanceblenders.com The post How to Become an Expert Social Media Manager with Melissa Profeta (FBP 170) appeared first on Freelance Blend.

Here in the Freelance Blend Podcast, we’ve talked a lot about the Union Bank EON card. In past episodes, we learned about the different security features of the card, how to set up and activate it, and how to link it with PayPal for withdrawal. There’s just so much good that this card offers so I really believe every Pinoy freelancer needs to have one. If you still don’t have a Union Bank EON card, do yourself a favor and get one. Visit www.eonbankph.com to get started today. While the Union Bank EON Starter card is a gem by itself, there are tons of reasons why you might want to Lite. For one, the EON Starter card can only be used to purchase in establishments that accept a Visa card. What if you want to withdraw your money as cash? Is there a way for EON to do that? Yes, there is! But you have to upgrade your card to Lite. Once your card is upgraded to Lite, you may start using your card to withdraw cash from ATMs in the Philippines and around the world. To upgrade your EON Starter card to EON Lite follow along with my video. Then check a step-by-step guide of the process I prepared below. A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO UPGRADING YOUR UNION BANK EON CARD FROM STARTER TO LITE Open your EON mobile app. If you haven’t installed it yet, the app through these links: Android / iOS. In the app, your EON . On the homepage, you will see a red icon with a text on its right which says “EON Starter.” This simply means that your is yet to be upgraded. Click on this text. This will lead you to a dashboard which shows you the details of your EON Starter . From here, click on the red icon beside your “ Level.” A pop-up message will appear asking you if you are sure you want to upgrade from EON Starter to EON Lite. Just click “OK.” After doing this, a confirmation message will appear informing you that your request will be approved before a certain date. The waiting period is around 3 to 5 days. You will receive an email once your has been approved. You may also check your app from time to time to see if your Level has changed to EON Lite. And that’s it! Upgrading your EON Card from Starter to Lite is really this easy. You can now use your card to withdraw cash from ATMs worldwide. Enjoy! LINKS Learn more about the benefits of owning a Union Bank EON card and the different plans you can choose from at eonbankph.com/experience Get your EON Bank Starter Kit now! Learn more at eonbankph.com To watch other useful Facebook Live replays please visit our Facebook page at facebook.com/freelanceblend. To be notified when I do another Facebook Live call, don’t forget to like the page. Watch more freelancing tips and tricks at Freelance Blend TV Connect with hundreds of Filipino freelancers and learn more insights at freelanceblenders.com Full disclosure: this episode is being ed by EON. The post How to Upgrade Your EON Starter Card to EON Lite and Withdraw Money From an ATM (FBP 169) appeared first on Freelance Blend.

Working in the digital space can be as challenging as working in any traditional jobs. That is why the right tools can really help make our everyday life as freelancers a lot easier. Recently, I talked with my tribe on a Facebook Live call where I shared the top 12 desktop tools that I use […] The post The Top 12 Desktop Tools That I Use Everyday as a Freelancer (FBP 168) appeared first on Freelance Blend.

  CJ’s story is not so different from the many stories of women who turned to freelance after an important milestone in their life: the coming of a child. Seven years ago, CJ was answering calls and emails in a business process outsourcing (BPO) company when she got the news that she was having her […] The post How to Grow a Facebook Group to More Than 100K with CJ Maturino-Cajoles (FBP 167) appeared first on Freelance Blend.

  There is probably nothing worse that could happen to a freelancer than not being able to take hold of his or her hard-earned cash. This is especially true in times of emergency. Well, with the Unionbank EON card, getting your money fast should no longer be a problem. In Freelance Blend Podcast episode 164, […] The post How to Link Your EON Card to Paypal and Withdraw Money in Real-Time (FBP 166) appeared first on Freelance Blend.

This weekend, I hopped on my Facebook profile and our Freelance Blend Facebook Page to talk about this under-the-radar but lucrative side gig that you can start today (but you may not realize you are doing it already). That topic is actually one of the most popular topics during my free webinar “The 3 Biggest […] The post The Under-The-Radar But Lucrative Side Gig You Can Start Today [and details about my Free Webinar] (FBP 165) appeared first on Freelance Blend.

  Have you already got your hands on a Unionbank EON card — one of the better payment facilities for us freelancers? If you don’t have an EON card yet, then please watch the previous episodes where we discussed the benefits of the EON card for freelancers and its unique security features like selfie banking.  If you already […] The post How to Setup and Activate Your Unionbank EON Card (FBP 164) appeared first on Freelance Blend.

  Why is EON Card (by Unionbank) one of the most preferred payment facilities for freelancers? In Freelance Blend Podcast episode 159, I showed you the 3 reasons why you should be using an EON card. Those 3 main benefits are: better security, increased convenience and a wide range of services.  (You can watch the vlog here.) Now, in […] The post FBP 163: Selfie Banking Demo and Other Security Features of EON card appeared first on Freelance Blend.

At a time when most teens are focused on exploring the possibilities of adulthood, Gladis Morales went ahead and started her first entrepreneurial venture. Driven by the need to raise funds to her studies, she turned to tutoring as a way of earning an income. She started when she was in high school. About […] The post FBP 162: Bridging The Gap Between Entrepreneurs and Interns with Gladis Morales of Zestagram appeared first on Freelance Blend.

Instead of letting a huge obstacle bring him down, our FBP 161 guest took that same obstacle and overcame it, not only for himself but also for people facing the same hurdle. Ryan Gersava was on his way to becoming a medical doctor until he was diagnosed with a serious medical condition. The realization that […] The post FBP 161: Empowering PWDs Through Digital Skills Training with Ryan Gersava of Virtualahan appeared first on Freelance Blend.

“Work from home ba? Sarap naman! Madali lang yan!” Raise your hands if you ever heard this line from relatives and friends. From those who only see us as working from home or a coffee shop, the job may look easy. Little do they know that it took us years before we got to where […] The post FBP 160 – How Freelancers Should Invest Their Hard Earned Money with Mr. Common Cents Carlo Mercado appeared first on Freelance Blend.

Last week was a very fulfilling week for me. First, I am still high from my talk in front of my 3rd grade son’s class as an alumnus of the school.  It was very motivating for me to share about my experiences as a freelancer, entrepreneur, podcaster and author. I hope to be able to inspire them to follow their dreams and to believe in themselves (even if others around them don’t) .  Hence, our mantra: “Anything is possible!”  I love you guys.   Thanks again, 3-C, for inviting me to speak about my personal, academic and business life. I hope you always our mantra: “Anything is possible!” #CSAForever #csa http://ift.tt/1JUwsNY Posted by Freelance Blend on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 Second, I was able to accomplish one thing that has been in my to-do list for the past 3 months. Since, I retired from my corporate job last June, my Social Security System (SSS) and Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (Philhealth) records have not been updated and left unpaid because of my laziness (haha). C’mon, I’ve been working for 18 years, man.  Give me naman 2 months of relaxing and letting me take a break from my “duties”. But I realized that it was my loss if I didn’t update and settle my dues to both government institutions.  First, failing to continue to pay my SSS may have an effect on my pension when I reach “retirement” age (60 years old).  Second and most crucial, failing also to pay my Philhealth may disqualify me for availing of health benefits such as hospitalization in case of emergency (knock on wood!). I was supposed to go only to Philhealth first because of the reason above.  I was supposed to go to the Las Pinas branch (the nearest one in our area) until I found this article in the web:  www.philhealth.gov.ph/news/2014/lhio_bgc.html Philhealth SM Aura BGC! It’s located at the 7th floor of the Global City Business Center of SM Aura Tower, along McKinley Parkway and C5 Road cor. 26th St., Bonifacio Global City in Taguig. Perfect!  I was so happy to find out that there’s a Philhealth near my kids’ school and my wife’s office. When I arrived in the 7th floor SM Aura, I was surprised to learn that not only Philhealth was there but also SSS, Pag-ibig and Philpost! The Philhealth SM Aura Office. Clean, orderly, and no fixers. May free coffee pa! I was able to pay my unpaid Philhealth s and also made advance payments up to the end of the year.  Then I was able to get my new Philhealth card and print-out of my updated Philhealth MDR (Member Data Record). So after finishing my business at the Philhealth, I headed straight to the SSS office in the same floor (about 20 steps away). SSS Contribution Schedule   The SSS Self Service Terminal Just scan your SSS ID at the terminal. And the screen will show your SSS records. Not only was I able to update my SSS contributions, I was able to inquire about my SSS loan and contribution history through the SSS Self Service terminal. What’s more, I was able to have my online for SSS.gov.ph reset. All of these I was able to do in under 2 hours.  Amazing! So, for more details on how I did it and for my tips, please listen to the podcast by clicking the “play” button on top of this post. Links and Resources Philhealth website Philhealth MDR Philhealth Card SSS website SSS Contributions Payment Form SSS Contribution Schedule Thanks to my podcast editor Riche Atos for this splendid podcast episode.  If you need superior podcast editing, I would highly recommend Riche.  You may reach her at [email protected] Are You Ready to Become a Freelancer? If you are really serious about becoming a freelancer, you should first start with the tools of the trade. I will make your life easier by handing you more than 30 of the latest and greatest applications, software and websites that I, and even some of the most amazing freelancers, use on a day-to-day basis to become a more productive freedom entrepreneur.  Get “The Most Awesome Apps, Tools & Resources” Ebook Now! First Name Email Address What’s your best (or worst) SSS or Philhealth service experience so far? Please share in the Comment Box below. Feeling Stuck as a Freelancer or a Solopreneur? Let me help you.   my latest program – Mentorship With Marv.  Click here or the image below for more details. You May Also Like FBP 064 – Lessons on Entrepreneurship with Romy Miranda of 199Jobs.com FBP 063: Open Forum with Expert Graphic Artists at the Graphic Artists Philippines Meetup – Part 2 FBP 062: Open Forum with Graphic Design Experts at the Graphic Artists Philippines Meetup – Part 1 FBP 061: [Freelancer Hack] How to Brew Your Perfect Cup of Starbucks Coffee at Home FBP 060: How To Have a More Productive and Creative Day with The Life SAVERS FBP 059:  Ask Marv – How To Overcome Your Fears Going Into Freelancing Free Event: Graphic Artists’ Meetup Starting The Day Right with The Miracle Morning FBP 058: Freelance Model Turned Entrepreneur – Gail Garcia        

This may be one of our most inspirational episodes ever. Being a Person With Disability or a PWD like today’s guest, Krissy Bisda, can really be challenging, even in today’s advanced world. Criselda Bisda or “Krissy” Bisda became totally blind or visually impaired (the politically correct term) due to a rare condition called Retinitis Pigmentosa just before entering college. You will hear from Krissy the difficulties, struggles and even, yes, discrimination she experienced as she continued to pursue college, corporate jobs and then eventually freelancing. But despite all those trials, Krissy persevered and you’ll learn how she survived those speed bumps and ran through many, many walls to become the accomplished young woman that she is now. Here are her list of achievements to date: Graduated of Philippine Women’s University with a degree in Psychology. Worked 7 years as an HR recruitment and Marketing Strategist at Teletech. Worked as an HR officer for an international retail brand. Currently a freelance Researcher and disability consultant for a research project funded by the Australian Dept of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Currently a freelance English coach for foreign nationals. Currently a freelance content writer Currently a freelance volunteer doing HR and Training for a local PWD organization called Project WIRED (Work Innovation through Resource Enabled Development). Key Takeaways What you need to know about Retinitis Pigmentosa. The importance of having ive family, friends, co-workers and teachers for PWDs. How she survived college. The value of having great negotiation skills. How Krissy dealt with constant discrimination in school and at work. The impact of RA 7277 or the Magna Carta for Persons With Disabilities for PWDs in the Philippines. Her challenges and opportunities in working for those PWD friendly companies. What led Krissy to freelancing. How Krissy was able to get work. Tips on how to write the perfect resumes. The awesome tools that she uses to be able to work, use the computer and her smart phone. What she does for Project WIRED. How YOU can help Project WIRED. Tools for PWDs JAWS (Job Access With Speech) NVDA –Non-Visual Desktop Access  Accessibility for Apple products Links and Resources Retinitis Pigmentosa RA 7277 or the Magna Carta for Persons With Disabilities for PWDs National Council on Disability Affairs Craigslist.com Dropbox.com Please like the Facebook Page of Project Wired Dr. Rex Bernardo To help Project WIRED, please Krissy Bisda at (632) 239-3547 or +63905-2892316 Email Krissy at [email protected] Quote “Education is not a privilege, it’s our right “ “In order to excel, it’s either your equal or you sur others. “ “Don’t give them too much personal information; don’t give these employers reasons to discriminate you.” “Ito yung example ng equality na, when you create a product you make sure that your catering to everyone. “ “Having a disability, is not an ordeal, it’s not a night mare, it’s simply part of our selves, of our bodies, and it shouldn’t stop there.  Continue motivating yourself to do good things and try your very best to become successful in your life.” “Having a disability is not the end of the world.” Are You Ready to Become a Freelancer? If you are really serious about becoming a freelancer, you should first start with the tools of the trade. I will make your life easier by handing you more than 30 of the latest and greatest applications, software and websites that I, and even some of the most amazing freelancers, use on a day-to-day basis to become a more productive freedom entrepreneur.  Get “The Most Awesome Apps, Tools & Resources” Ebook Now! First Name Email Address How has Krissy’s story inspired you? Please share in the Comment Box below. Feeling Stuck as a Freelancer or a Solopreneur? Let me help you.   my latest program – Mentorship With Marv.  Click here or the image below for more details. You May Also Like FBP 064 – Lessons on Entrepreneurship with Romy Miranda of 199Jobs.com FBP 063: Open Forum with Expert Graphic Artists at the Graphic Artists Philippines Meetup – Part 2 FBP 062: Open Forum with Graphic Design Experts at the Graphic Artists Philippines Meetup – Part 1 FBP 061: [Freelancer Hack] How to Brew Your Perfect Cup of Starbucks Coffee at Home FBP 060: How To Have a More Productive and Creative Day with The Life SAVERS FBP 059:  Ask Marv – How To Overcome Your Fears Going Into Freelancing Free Event: Graphic Artists’ Meetup Starting The Day Right with The Miracle Morning FBP 058: Freelance Model Turned Entrepreneur – Gail Garcia FBP 057: How to Earn Big as an Uber Partner Driver