Canva launches Canva for Negosyo to empower Filipino entrepreneurs as they take their business online

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Filipinos are so naturally creative that even the realities and challenges of the pandemic could not hinder the so-called diskarteng Pinoy. Amidst losing jobs, declining sales, closing of physical stores and businesses, Filipinos are resourceful and able to find solutions to make ends meet. To keep up with the rapidly changing times, Pinoy MSMEs are now transitioning their businesses online. 

The Canva for Negosyo landing page is an online hub of marketing resources, Canva tutorials, articles, and expert advice from local entrepreneurs.

Many business owners find themselves in an unfamiliar environment where they have little to no experience but with Canva for Negosyo, Filipino entrepreneurs now have an ally to take their first steps. Canva for Negosyo is the Filipino business owner’s partner in creativity and productivity for their digital presence. It aims to empower local entrepreneurs to create everything their negosyo needs in one easy-to-use collaborative space. 

Canva for Negosyo offers a wide selection of resources useful for designing, marketing, and managing a small business online: from video tutorials on branding and graphic design to customizable marketing templates and toolkits. 

“With Canva for Negosyo, Filipino entrepreneurs now have a headstart in bringing their businesses online. Madaling intindihin, mabilis matutunan. In minutes, kayang-kaya gumawa ng magaganda, engaging at patok na brand materials using our marketing toolkits and templates. Siguradong mag-eenjoy ang mga Pinoy na nag-nenegosyo with Canva's new hub of essential business resources, articles, and expert advice from fellow local entrepreneurs,” Maisie Littaua, Head of Growth for Canva Philippines said. 

For those who are in need of photos for their businesses but have limited budget for hiring professional photographers, Canva for Negosyo offers a huge library of free photos and product shots that business owners can draw inspiration from or use on their designs and marketing materials. 

Those who've turned their passion for food into a business during the lockdown, Canva for Negosyo offers photos of Pinoy dishes, from street food, local bakery breads, to everyday merienda. There's also a collection of fashion photos perfect for those with local clothing and accessory stores. 

“Canva for Negosyo is more than just a tool, we also aim to highlight other successful local entrepreneurs who use Canva for their businesses, to inspire them and share expert advice to fellow entrepreneurs. Dahil kung kaya nila, kaya mo rin,” Littaua shared. 

Canva is currently holding a series of webinars covering entrepreneurship topics such as Intro to Canva and Designing 101, Branding for your Business & Social Media Mastery, and Designing Your Marketing Materials on Canva. On October 28, Canva will be hosting Canva for your Negosyo, an online design workshop focusing on content categories relevant to branding one’s business. This includes designing storefront, product features, and design feed. It will also discuss the Canva resources and toolkit for newbie entrepreneurs. To join the webinar, tune in to Canva’s live session on their Facebook page. 

Street food, Pinoy Breakfast, Filipino Fashion, Pinoy Bread are among the categories of food photos and generic product shots available for use

Canva also introduces Canva for Negosyo Facebook community, where entrepreneurs can interact with each other and start conversations in growing their business online. 

If you are a local entrepreneur, visit https://www.canva.com/canva-for-negosyo/ to know more about Canva for Negosyo. 

Three vlogs that best show off Janine Gutierrez’s off-camera personality

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Get vlogging tips straight from the actress and content creator in her upcoming masterclass with OPPO

Actress and content creator Janine Gutierrez is often noted for her gutsy acting choices, as well as an enviable feed that shows just how strong her beauty and fashion game are. Apart from this, Janine also engages with her following and shows a different side of who she is through her vlog.

Launched in late 2018 with a house tour, Janine’s Youtube channel goes beyond the silver screen and her Instagram feed to fully express her funny and quirky personality. Budding content creators can look to her vlog, full of her takes on viral challenges and interviews with her celebrity relatives (including the iconic Pilita Corrales), to see how they can also get started on their channels.

Here are three of our favorite vlog episodes from Janine’s channel to give you ideas on what to film next:

1. Truth or Drink with Mom 🍷 | Janine Gutierrez

In a game that gives a twist to the typical Truth or Dare, Janine and her mom Lotlot de Leon talk about everything from their showbiz careers to their love lives and even what they think about each other. Highlights from the vlog include Lotlot rating Janine’s boyfriend Rayver, as well as her exes, Janine sharing anecdotes from growing up, and both of them trying to avoid taking a gulp of unknown liquids. Not just fun and games, the vlog also shows Lotlot giving invaluable life and career advice to Janine, and to young moms viewing their episode.

 

2. Cooking in Tagalog Challenge (Lemon Pasta) 🇵🇭🍋| Janine Gutierrez

A skill she admits to picking up during quarantine, Janine challenges herself not only to show off her cooking chops, but also to do the full vlog in Tagalog. Proving she’s not one to always take herself so seriously, Janine introduces her recipe for lemon pasta, enumerating the ingredients and explaining the steps completely in Filipino (who knew pasta translates to pancit Italiano?).

3. Sibling Tag | Janine Gutierrez

Janine’s never been one to hide how close she is with her family, with her siblings making regular appearances on all her social media platforms. In a funny, water tag-inspired game of who’s most likely to, they took their closeness to the next level, revealing which of them is most likely to get married first, break hearts, pull pranks and more.

Want to get vlogging tips straight from Janine herself? Tune into her masterclass entitled Content Creation at Home, set to be streamed live this October 27 on the OPPO Philippines’ Facebook Page. Speaking with Lea Cruz of Unbox.ph, they will be covering vlogging etiquette and content creation basics, including how to come up with ideas when creating and editing videos, tricks on lighting, angles and special camera features to amp up your vlog. They’ll also be giving tips on how to use the OPPO Reno4, equipped with the trendiest and most powerful camera features, so you can show #ClearlyTheBestYou on every social media platform. Lucky viewers will get a chance to win special OPPO prizes if they answer correctly during the pop quiz in the masterclass.

 

#ClearlyTheBestYou with OPPO Reno4

Even at home, make sure to show #ClearlyTheBestYou with OPPO Reno4. Taking portrait photography and videography to the next level, Reno4 is equipped with the 32MP Dual Punch Hole Front Camera and the 48MP High Definition QuadCamera system. Ideal for content creation, the Reno4’s camera modes open up realms of possibilities with the AI Color Portrait Mode, which mutes the background into black and white while keeping the subject in real color, and the Night Flair Portrait Mode to upgrade your night photography with bokeh neon effects against a backdrop.

What’s more -- with video platforms being all the rage, Reno4’s camera comes with an epic 960fps AI Slow Motion feature to capture impressive slow motion shots in the thick of the action, as well as the Ultra Steady Video 3.0 to enhance your videography experience. Reno4 is also equipped with Soloop, a built-in editing application to give users amazing visual output in an instant. With all these and more, the OPPO Reno4 is clearly what you need to level up your social media content.

Learn how to show #ClearlyTheBestYou from Janine and Lea in the upcoming OPPO Renogades Masterclass, streamed live on OPPO Philippines’ Facebook page on October 27.

Busy Nurse Coffee for a fairer, slimmer you

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Are you looking for a healthier alternative to your favorite coffee drink? There is one coffee brand in the market that not only helps you lose weight; it also helps whiten your skin while maintaining your skin glow.

The Busy Nurse 20 in 1 Coffee Mix is probably the first slimming and whitening coffee mix in the market which contains glutathione and collagen which helps achieve these two goals. It is the brainchild of Mary Rose Yap Zamora, an entrepreneur who is in the business of developing and selling beauty products.

“We started Busy Nurse when we realized that many of the buyers in our shops were looking for healthy coffee but we had nothing to offer them,” Zamora said. “Since all of our products were beauty products, we thought of coming up with a coffee that would make users healthier and prettier.”

As its name implies, the coffee contains 20 ingredients. These ingredients are acai berries, aloe vera, coffee, collagen, grape seed, Green Tea, Goji Berry, Garcinia Cambogia, Inulin Fiber, Lemon, L- Carnitine, glutathione, Mangosteen, Moringa, non dairy creamer, spirulina, senna leaves, stevia leaves, turmeric and vitamin C.

“When you bring all these ingredients together, Busy Nurse Coffee will help burn fat and boost your energy and metabolism,” Zamora said. “The product provides you with natural detoxification, is rich in anti-oxidants and is useful in regulating bowel movement. That’s how beneficial this product is.”

Vitamin C, for example, boosts your immunity and prevents iron deficiencies. Lemon, on the other hand, is a good antioxidant that removes free radicals from the body while L Carnitine is a metabolism booster that aids in weight loss.

“Where in the market can you see a product that combines the best qualities of 20 ingredients and comes up with a coffee that not only whitens your skin but also helps you lose weight?” Zamora said. “That is Busy Nurse Coffee for you.”

The product was introduced to the market in May 2019 and so far, it has almost 3,000 local and international distributors. In such a short span of time, it has already been able to reap a number of significant rewards for Zamora.

Among the awards it has received so far include the 14th Gawad Pilipino Outstanding Herbal Coffee of the Year; Golden Dragon Awards of Excellence for the “Most Trusted Herbal Coffee Mix Products Provider;” International Icon Awards for Business Leadership and Achievers for being the “Most Trusted Herbal Coffee Mix Provider;” Gawad America Awards for 2019 Most Outstanding Filipino in the Field of Online Entrepreneurship.”

The product has also been featured in the ABS CBN shows “My Puhunan” hosted by Karen Davila and “Swak na Swak Ang Good Vibes Show ng Bayan.” Korina Sanchez also had the opportunity to meet the brand through an online interview Zamora was also interviewed by Korina Sanchez.

“These awards are a testament of the hard work that we put into the development of Busy Nurse Coffee,” Zamora said. “These awards also recognize the many benefits that our product has to offer and we would not get the attention of these very well respected journalists if it was not a good product.”

For more information and inquiries, please follow the official Facebook page of Busy Nurse Shopline Main and their youtube channel Busynurse Shopline Official.

 

Ways to maximize the SAMSUNG Galaxy Buds Live for a limitless listening experience

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Engineered to bring sound to life, the new Samsung Galaxy Buds Live offers state-of-the-art features for a truly immersive audio experience to power connections, productivity, and entertainment.

Here are ways to maximize this newest wireless earbuds for a limitless listening experience.

1. Immerse in movies and music at home

Indulging in movies, tv series, or music at home is made easy with the Galaxy Buds Live’s studio-quality sound. The device is a powerful accessory that offers advanced audio features built with 12mm speakers and bass duct with sound by AKG which delivers immersive and spacious audio, giving the feeling as if one is in the front row seat of a cinema or a concert.

2. Host virtual games with friends without any interruptions

Stay connected with friends and family by hosting virtual game nights without distractions and only the best voice quality. The Active Noise Cancellation in Galaxy Buds Live helps tune out background noise so users can focus more on what they’re hearing, perfect for any virtual games with peers via Google Duo or Google Meet. It also features three built-in mics and a Voice Pickup Unit to ensure only the best call quality.

3. Play games with an immersive audio experience

Enjoy mobile and PC gaming with the Galaxy Buds Live’s Game mode, which improves audio latency while playing games. To activate this feature, simply open the Galaxy Wearable app, click Labs, and then tap Gaming mode. Combined with a long-lasting battery life, users can play without limits as the earbuds provide up to 6 hours of playback and up to 21 hours with the charging case. Users can even quickly jump back to their game in just 5 minutes of charging, which delivers 1 hour of playtime.

4. Share music with loved ones via “Buds Together”

Share playlists, listen to music, and even throw karaoke nights with friends or family wirelessly using only one smartphone. Whether it’s a hit song from a popular indie band or calming music that soothes the mind, the new Buds Together feature allows for hassle-free music sharing without compromising sound quality. 

5. Accomplish more tasks without lifting a finger

Easily make calls, navigate music, open apps, send messages, and more with less phone interaction. Interact hands-free and eyes-free using voice command with Bixby Voice Wake-up on the Galaxy Buds Live.

Technology helps people expand the world for them. With a feature-rich, innovative accessory such as the Galaxy Buds Live, there are no limits when it comes to work and play. With a retail price of PHP 8,990, this newest device from Samsung is now available nationwide and comes in Mystic Bronze, Mystic White, and Mystic Black.

To know more about the Galaxy Buds Live, visit samsung.com/ph/.

SITEL CELEBRATES THE KADA IN THE BARKADA WITH LEARN, LEAD & GROW

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The company’s newly crafted recruitment marketing campaign promises endless opportunities for current and future employees 

Sitel Group, a global leader in end-to-end customer experience (CX) products and solutions, officially launched its new recruitment marketing campaign and Employee Value Proposition – “Learn, Lead & Grow with the Sitel Barkada”. The newly minted recruitment messaging, Sitel Group’s promise to its people, encapsulates its commitment to nurturing a company culture that provides Sitel associates the freedom to learn, grow, be themselves and have fun while being part of a workplace barkada defined by trust and a sense of belonging. 

In response to its clients’ demand and growth, Sitel Philippines has hired more than 8,000 associates this year, due to its success in responding to clients’ needs amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The new Sitel EVP, launched along with Sitel Group’s new brand message Create Connection. Value Conversation. as well as its innovative suite of services EXP+™, was created to help give Sitel associates a clearer picture of what the company prioritizes and the initiatives they are taking to improve the associate experience. As EXP+ was designed to simplify the delivery of end-to-end CX services and reinforce its commitment to its clients, the EVP is a promise to its people that even in this period of uncertainty, Sitel remains committed to strengthening its employee engagement, learning and enrichment programs. 

“We have been working on crafting a meaningful and truly impactful Employee Value Proposition (EVP) since late last year,” shared Jorelle Robles, Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications for Sitel Philippines, Australia, New Zealand. “We believe a company should provide more than just financial remuneration, but rather, an integrated, balanced associate experience that offers an empowering culture, opportunities to do meaningful work, growth and development, in a safe and secure work environment.” 

Under the new EVP - "Learn, Lead & Grow with the Sitel Barkada" - are several key pillars each aimed at providing different benefits to Sitel associates. To streamline efforts even further, a keen focus on the “kada” from the word barkada helps provide more focus. The term “kada” means "each" and the company uses this to highlight and celebrate each important aspect of its associate engagement pillar. 

These pillars include Kada Hakbang (each step), Kada Pagkakaiba (each individual), Kada Pagkakaisa (each moment of unity), Kada Tagumpay (each success) and Kada Interes (each interest). 

“For the first time, Sitel Philippines is using Filipino language in a major external marketing campaign,” Robles said. “We have localized the slogans of the pillars into Filipino statements because we believe that no other language could better touch a chord among Filipinos, our main audience, that their own.” 

Each pillar symbolizes important aspects of Sitel’s associate commitment – opportunities for growth, a strong employee culture, an engaging and interactive community, ample rewards and recognition and SitelMAX – a responsive and open Sitel global community available for honest feedback, suggestions and new innovative ideas. 

The launch of the new EVP is a timely and relevant step that Sitel is taking for their associates who have been doing their best to continue delivering exceptional customer experiences for Sitel despite the challenges of the global pandemic. 

About Sitel Group® 

As a global leader in end-to-end customer experience (CX) products and solutions, Sitel Group® partners with the world’s best-loved brands, from Fortune 500 companies to local startups, to design, build and deliver a competitive edge across all customer touchpoints. 

With 90,000 people working across the globe – at home, in contact centers and within MAXhubs – we securely connect brands with their customers over 4.5 million times every day in 50+ languages, driving our clients’ digital CX strategies forward. Powered by our global strength, local expertise and proprietary technologies, we deliver tailored solutions to fit clients’ needs through a consultative, customer-centric approach. 

EXP+™, Sitel Group’s Enterprise Experience Platform, is a flexible solution with complete cloud capability, designed to simplify the delivery of end-to-end CX services, while boosting efficiency, effectiveness and customer satisfaction. EXP+ creates a robust ecosystem by harnessing the power of four connected product families: Empower, Engage, Explore and Evolve. 

With our award-winning culture built on 35+ years of industry-leading experience and commitment to improving the employee experience, we improve business results by pairing innovative design thinking and digital solutions – including self-service, artificial intelligence (AI), automation and data-driven analytics – with the expertise, emotion and empathy of our people to Create Connection. Value Conversation. 

Learn more at www.sitel.com and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.