Empowering Micro-Entrepreneurs

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), and BDO Foundation recently unveiled three financial education videos aimed at micro-entrepreneurs. The launch event took place at the BDO Corporate Center in Ortigas, highlighting the collaborative efforts of these institutions to promote an entrepreneurial mindset and the benefits of formalizing a business to access government services and resources.

Collaborative Efforts for SME Success

As a budding entrepreneur, facing various challenges from starting a business to managing intricate business details is common. Financial education is essential—it is the key to making informed decisions, ensuring your business thrives, stays on the right path, and achieves long-term success.

The joint initiative by BSP, DTI, and BDO Foundation in creating these financial education videos represents a significant step towards guiding small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the right direction.

Engaging and Informative Content

The videos are designed as engaging, witty, and informative. They utilize the native language Tagalog to ensure full comprehension among SMEs. They cover essential topics such as steps to start a business and seeking DTI’s assistance to jumpstart a business. The importance of registering a business with the DTI is also tackled.

During the launch, Ms. Bernadette Romulo-Puyat, Deputy Governor of BSP; Mario Deriquito, President of BDO Foundation; and Ma. Cristina Roque, Undersecretary of DTI, held hands to commemorate the partnership.

Micro-entrepreneurs are encouraged to take advantage of these valuable resources to enhance their financial literacy and business acumen. By leveraging the insights provided in these videos, you can pave the way for your business’s success and contribute to the broader economic growth of the country.

Visit the DTI, BSP, or BDO Foundation websites to access the videos and start your journey towards a more informed and prosperous entrepreneurial future today.