UP Circle of Entrepreneurs

To our graduating CEblings ✨

You’ve constantly shown us that creating and innovating is in your DNA, and we know that you guys are just getting started. We hope that you’ll continue to manifest the entrepreneurial spirit, even after graduation.

Your UPCE family knows that you are capable of great things, and we’ll always be here to support you in your endeavors, be it in your post-grad studies, your exciting new careers, or even your own businesses.

They say that tough times don’t last, but tough people do, and well — having achieved this milestone, that includes you. You’ve made it this far, but we know you’ll go even further, and we can’t wait to see what you’ll accomplish.

As always, lagi’t lagi para sa bayan. 🌻🌻🌻

UP Circle of Entrepreneurs 💚

All eyes on me. 👀✨

They say that pressure is a privilege, but can you live up to the expectations? Can you rise to the occasion when the lights shine the brightest?

Here at the UP Circle of Entrepreneurs, we believe that you can 💜🧡

This semester, we are challenging all of you to be like GOSSAM32. Through our application process, we’ll help you look within and find that entrepreneurial spark. UPCE will guide you to be your best self so you can .

✨ 𝐆𝐎𝐒𝐒𝐀𝐌𝟑𝟐: 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐰 - 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐒' 𝐎𝐑𝐘𝐄 ✨
F2F - March 31 (Friday), Room 307 College of Business Administration (VSB)
Online - April 3 (Monday), Via Zoom

Sign up at: tinyurl.com/UPCEApplicationForm

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to message Andrei Gelbolingo through Messenger. You may also course your inquiries through our page.

UPCE 32.2 Application Form - GOSSAM32 🎇 What's up future CEblings! 🎇 Congratulations! This is the first step on your journey to becoming part of the UPCE family! 💜🧡 We are eager to provide you with opportunities that will help you cultivate your skills and transform the way you approach entrepreneurship. This semester, we're...

A business without a plan is just an idea without a solid foundation 🖊️

Now that you have an idea of what kind of business you want to start, it is important to ask yourself the hows and whys of your business. Creating a business plan will help you flesh out these details, but how do you start writing one?

As part of the second installment of Zero to Zer0es, UPCE is here to guide you in writing your business plan. Check out the post below and learn more about the do’s and don’ts of formulating a business plan.


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References:
Bishop, C. (2020, November 23). How to write a business plan in seven simple steps. Wework. https://www.wework.com/ideas/professional-development/business-solutions/how-to-write-a-business-plan
Mourot, H. (2019, October 14). The effects of lack of planning in an organization. Linkedin. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/effects-lack-planning-organization-h%C3%A9l%C3%A8ne-mourot/
Nicastro, S. (2022, July 27). How to write a business plan, step by step. NerdWallet. https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/small-business/business-plan
Odjick, D. (2021, March 3). Need a roadmap? How to write a business plan you’ll actually use. Shopify. https://www.shopify.com/ph/blog/business-plan
Song, J. (2022, November 23). How to write a business plan: A step-by-step guide. Value Penguin. https://www.valuepenguin.com/small-business/how-to-write-business-plan

Simply having the drive to build a business is not enough– you have to come up with a powerful idea to start 🥊

So, are you ready to create and innovate? UPCE is introducing the first part of Zero to Zer0es: A Mini-series, and we’ve listed 5 tips that can help you jumpstart your business ideation. Check them out in the post below!

💡 Find inspiration
💡 Use your skill set
💡 Stop, listen, and scroll
💡 Understand the market
💡 Write it down

Don’t forget to jot these five down and remember that together with UPCE– we create, we innovate 💫



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References:
Cook, J. (2020, November 9). Five ways to come up with great business ideas. https://www.forbes.com/sites/jodiecook/2020/11/09/5-ways-to-come-up-with-great-business-ideas/?sh=5c7d1b09446d
O’Connor, L. (2015, July 31). Six ways to come up with your ultimate business idea. https://www.theguardian.com/small-business-network/2015/jul/31/six-ways-become-entreprenuer-business-idea
Porter, J. (2013, January 15). Eight ways to come up with a business idea. https://www.entrepreneur.com/starting-a-business/8-ways-to-come-up-with-a-business-idea/307451
Stockton, B. (2019, November 6). How to come up with a business idea. https://fitsmallbusiness.com/how-to-come-up-with-a-business-idea/
Ward, S. (2022, September 13). How to come up with a business idea. https://www.thebalancemoney.com/create-winning-business-ideas-2947249

Ready to be your own boss?

Starting a business can be quite intimidating. As the premier entrepreneurial organization on campus, the UP Circle of Entrepreneurs will guide you in starting a business with Zero to Zeroes: a mini-series for start-ups. From business ideation to registration, we’ll help you go from 0 to seeing zeros! 💰

Catch our upcoming posts and start your own business with these four tips. 💡

Tip #1 - Coming up with a business idea
Tip #2 - Putting your idea into action
Tip #3 - Navigating your business through social media
Tip #4 - How to apply your business in BIR and DTI

Together with UPCE: we create, we innovate. 💫

We would like to thank everyone for attending our 32.1 Applicants' Orientation: TRENDSETT32S!

May we all continue to create and innovate with the UP Circle of Entrepreneurs.

We hope to see you at our future events.

Together, let's make a differenCE! 🧡💚