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One of the main reasons that many people avoid the idea of starting a business is the huge investment that has to be made. Not only do you have to put a large amount of money on the line, which most people don’t have - but you’re also going to have to put a huge amount of your time aside as well. Running a business can take up all of your free time, especially if you have high ambitions. It’s generally seen as an all-in investment, and you have to be prepared to make that.

Since online businesses have been a thing, you no longer have to make such an investment. Online businesses can be incredibly low cost and low maintenance, and there are not as many things tied to your business if you decide you want to throw in the towel and give up.

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Sell things that you make

One of the beautiful things about running your own business from home is how much freedom you have to sell things. If you were running a store, you would have to worry about rent and such while you wait for your products to sell. When you work from home, you can make your own products to sell, and they can sit around for as long as you’re happy with them until they’re sold. It’s no extra cost, and you can make the products in your free time.

This is a commonly used model for those who sell art online, and freelance illustration is a growing industry with how accessible it is. There are plenty of platforms to check out if this is something that interests you.

Start an eCommerce shop

If you want something a bit more official, you can start your own eCommerce store and sell products from there. Starting your own website is one thing, although you’ll need one that’s already made and a host like Nestify for it all to work.

It’s much more cost-efficient for you to start off on an online market that already has thousands of customers browsing through it daily. Take Amazon, for example; you could be selling your own items under Amazon’s name for a cut of the profit made. You risk much less, as you don’t have to invest in your own website - which is much safer for beginners.

Teach online

Being able to sell nearly anything online has its benefits, especially if you’re a talented individual. If you’ve got skills that others would want to learn, you’re able to sell those skills online through various different methods. There are platforms that will support it like Skillshare, or you could put it on a free-to-use platform like YouTube. You can make money through YouTube as your videos become more popular, and you’ll be able to monetize what you put out. You make more the more popular your videos are, so it depends on what skills you’re aiming to teach others.

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With so much information available about staying healthy, it can be hard to know what advice to follow. Some tips are great for a short-term fix, while others require more discipline. However, there are some things that every expert agrees on that you should implement into your routine to become healthier and generally feel better. Regardless of your goals, these five simple ways will help you maintain a healthy body and mind:

Stay hydrated

It’s essential to drink plenty of water throughout the day. Even if you don't enjoy drinking water, try to find a way to incorporate it into your diet. One of the easiest ways is to take a glassful with you when you leave the house in the morning or bring one with you on your commute home. Keep a refillable water bottle at work and keep it full before going for lunch. Drinking water helps improve digestion, reduces anxiety, and boosts energy levels. It’s also important to stay hydrated when working out.

Eat a healthy diet

A healthy diet means eating a variety of whole foods, including fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins. If you are trying to lose weight and have been eating processed junk food all day, it will not have the same effect on your body as one that consists of various nutritional values. An excellent way to maintain a healthy diet is by adding fruit or vegetable to each meal or snack.

Get enough sleep

Sleep is one of the easiest ways to improve your health. Unfortunately, sleep deprivation causes significant physical and mental impairment and a host of chronic diseases. Not getting a full night’s sleep can also be a sign of mental health problems and stress, leading to worsening symptoms if this continues over time. Getting enough sleep helps your body recover from daily stressors. It will also give you more energy and mental clarity during the day.

Exercise regularly

You can tell a lot about someone by their level of fitness. And while it’s not always easy to find the time or motivation, exercise is one of the best ways to improve your fitness. Remember that consistency is vital for improving your health and fitness levels - you don’t need to do a lot for an exercise routine to be effective. Instead, commit to just 10 minutes per day and build from there. You can also take up a sport if you quickly get bored lifting weights or doing exercises at the gym. At https://sportnews.in/news, you can research the benefits of different sports and learn more about certain sports you may be interested in.

Practice mindfulness and gratitude

Mindfulness and gratitude are two essential pieces of your healthy lifestyle. Practicing mindfulness means being present at the moment and focusing on the task at hand. This includes being aware of your thoughts, emotions, and surroundings without reacting to them. Gratitude is about taking a moment to appreciate all that you have in life- even if it may be things that some people don't have access to or don't feel they deserve. By practicing these two things, you'll become more grounded in your current situation, appreciating what you have while working towards the future goals you set for yourself.

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There is a saying that great things come in small packages. At least for this company, that was how their story began 110 years ago – with a belt buckle and a mechanical pencil.

In 1912, a company founded by Tokuji Hayakawa in Honjo, Tokyo, Japan, came up with the Tokubijo Snap Buckle – a belt buckle that can be adjusted in length without the need for fastening holes. Three years later in 1915, he invented the first ever Hayakawa Mechanical Pencil – which became simply known as the Ever SHARP Pencil.

Who would have thought that a brand with a well-established name in the Electronics and Appliances Industry actually started out with items that were unrelated to its field? Staying true to its core values of Sincerity and Creativity, Sharp continuously strives to introduce innovative products with the latest technologies that would bring comfort and convenience to the daily lives of its customers.

Mr. Kazuo Kito- President with their Sharp Employees

Sharp Philippines Corporation first set foot in the country in January 1, 1982, bringing the Black & White Television to the production line followed by Colored TV which brought joy to every corner of the country. In 1984, they started the production of Cassette Tape Recorder. Seeing the growing need and demand of other home appliances, the company subsequently introduced different types of Washing Machines that helped lighten all mothers’ cleaning perfections. To level up household entertainment, Sharp also produced Karaoke that showcased more the love of Filipinos for singing. In the most recent year, they even manufactured electric fans.

Indeed, Sharp truly cares for the Filipinos. This Japanese company listens to the feedback of its consumers and adapt Japan quality product to its local products through their Research and Development in compliance with the Philippine safety standards. As a way of giving back for the continued support of the Filipino people, Sharp commits to continuously develop and produce locally fit products for Filipinos, thus, generating more jobs contributing to the country’s economic progress.

Sharp’s innovative products that are currently in the market such as refrigerators, freezers, air conditioner, audio products, home kitchen appliances, and Plasmacluster Ion Air purifiers Products and those that are for further development prioritizes the health and well-being of people and its environment. One of which is its Plasmacluster Ion (PCI), a one-of-a-kind technology of Sharp that deactivates airborne viruses, bacteria, molds and odors by up to 99.9%.

In commemoration of its 40 years in the country, Sharp will release its Special Edition products of Washing Machines, Electric Fans, LED TVs, and Karaoke. Moreover, the company will be organizing a Service Caravan to cater to service needs in the provinces with its goal to reach more Filipinos especially in the rural areas. The caravan will provide 40% discount to its customers on parts and services.

Mr. Kazuo Kito- President with their Sharp Employees

Owing its success to the continuous patronage of Filipinos for the brand – both consumers and employees alike, the company remains committed in delivering reliable products and providing customer satisfaction.

Sharp Philippines is truly grateful to its loyal customers for the past 40 years. With commitment to service and in uplifting the lives of customers in mind, Sharp is excited to serve every Filipino household in the next 40 years with innovative, reliable, and trustworthy products they can always count on.

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It was a decade ago when the Filipino Bloggers Network (FBN), one of the most active Philippine-Based community of bloggers and influencers in the country, held its first-ever Thanksgiving Party in a hotel in Quezon City.

This coming December 12, FBN will hold its 10th Annual Thanksgiving Party virtually to reacquaint with fellow members around the country and reminisce 120 months of challenges and cheers; 3,650 days of networking; countless stories and priceless memories.

Although the gathering will still be online just like last year, FBN members anticipate the annual get-together as an opportunity to make new friends and catch up with old pals they have not seen for a while, not to mention the chance of winning some exciting prizes from the games and raffle draws. Representatives of different PR groups and brands will also grace the event to personally thank members of the online community who have supported them in the past years.

FBN currently has around 2,000 members across the country and abroad and continues to expand as it provides a venue for Filipino bloggers to interact with other members, even those based overseas. Moderating the discussions and posting opportunities from several brands are co-admins Divine Reyes and Richard Mamuyac and Lariza Garcia.

This year’s celebration is supported by the following generous sponsors:

BRANDS

PR PARTNERS

BLOG SPONSORS

SPECIAL THANKS TO THE SUPPORT OF THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC SERVANTS:

Rep. Eric Yap, ACT-CIS partylist
Rep. Joey Salceda, 2nd District of Albay
Rep. Edgar Mary Sarmiento, 1st District of Samar
Rep. Mike Defensor, Anakalusugan partylist
General Guillermo Eleazar
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte
Deputy Commissioner Randy Escolango, Insurance Commission

With the overflowing support and opportunities that FBN received this year from different companies and even from fellow members this year, the group sees bigger, better and double opportunities and events in 2022!

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SKY Fiber subscribers can treat themselves to a holiday playing games on AirConsole Hero as SKY Fiber Freemiums extended subscribers’ FREE access to the gaming platform until April 7, 2022.

Families can now choose from a wider selection of games since AirConsole Hero increased their premium library from 160 to over 180 online games. To play, subscribers also don’t have to shell out any expense given that they just need their smartphones as their controller and a computer web browser, Android TV, or tablet as their main screen.

“Let’s Cook Together” is one of the newly added games that will surely test the synergy between two people. Much like the holiday hustle and bustle of preparing a feast for several guests, the players will have to work together to serve all orders in their restaurant. New ingredients, appliances, and recipes that come up in the game will be a challenge so the two aspiring chefs need to strategize on how they can satisfy hungry customers.

For families dreaming of a winter wonderland vacation, “Snowboard Buddies” can be a fun escape in the meantime. They get to enter vast snowy worlds and have an exhilarating snowboard racing experience. Along the way, each player can have their character try out various snowboarding tricks to earn exciting rewards.

Experience an explosive party with family and friends when you play an addictive session of “Conduct Together!” which will be available on the gaming platform on December 16. As railroad conductors, players must quickly put their heads together in commanding the trains to avoid disastrous collisions. More puzzling railroads will pile on through the levels and the group’s teamwork will be tested each time.

Add this new bonding experience to your festive celebrations for Christmas. Visit www.mysky.com.ph/fiberfreemiums to learn more about the free access to AirConsole Hero, which is worth P249/month for non-SKY Fiber subscribers. New subscribers can immediately avail of this SKY Fiber Freemiums offering upon installation.