Social Media is already at its peak in the country – according to data from the recent data from consultancy firm We Are Social, the Philippines is the world’s No. 1 in terms of time spent on social media. If your business is still not hopping in the bandwagon, here’s your chance.

This July, the 8th Philippine Business and Entrepreneur's Expo has invited social media professionals to share with you the basics of how to use Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Blogging as a way to communicate your business to everyone.

On the #SocialMedia for Business Seminar (to be held on Saturday, July 29), we are featuring The City Roamer’s Alwin Aguirre, The Reimaru Files’ Chad Ramos, Encyclopevia’s Via Galang and Social Media Influencer Christian Melanie Lee as they share their experience and expertise in the fields of Blogging, YouTube, Instagram and Facebook and to give you tips on how each platform can help you boost your business.

The 8th Philippine Business and Entrepreneurs' Expo will be held at the Megatrade Hall 1 of SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City this July 28 to 30, Friday to Sunday. We are open for exhibitors to showcase their products and services - get in touch with Ex-Link at (+63 2) 633-0153, 643-3887 or 535-1150; SMS (+63) 920 981 4376 or (+63) 920 924 2532; email info@exlinkevents.com or message us on Facebook @exlinkevents. Program lineup subject to change without prior notice.

This July, Ex-Link Events proudly presents the 8th year of the Philippine Business and Entrepreneur's Expo, featuring not just one but six main activities during the three-day event which aims to help Small and Medium enterprises.

First up on Day 1 (Friday, July 28) is the Marketing Pitch Competition, wherein students from all over the metro are invited to pitch their ideas, products or services to see which is the best among them all. (For inquiries on the Marketing Pitch Competition, email jay.agonoy@exlinkevents.com.) This is followed by the B2B Meet-up which aims to help businesses get new contacts and close new deals.

On the second day (Saturday, July 29) is the Social Media for Business seminar featuring key resource speakers on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Blogging as they share how these tools can help in your business. This is followed by the awarding of the Ten Best Mompreneurs in the community.

The last day is not without a bang as entrepreneurs and consultants from various industries share their knowledge, expertise and experience at the Entrep Success Forum, followed by the recognition of PBEX's SME Idols for 2017.

The 8th Philippine Business and Entrepreneurs' Expo will be held at the Megatrade Hall 1 of SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City this July 28 to 30, Friday to Sunday. We are open for exhibitors to showcase their products and services - get in touch with Ex-Link at (+63 2) 633-0153, 643-3887 or 535-1150; SMS (+63) 920 981 4376 or (+63) 920 924 2532; email info@exlinkevents.com or message us on Facebook @exlinkevents. Program lineup subject to change without prior notice.

The last weekend of July will be a productive one as Ex-Link Events brings you the 8th Philippine Business and Entrepreneurs' Expo, featuring various activities for every aspiring and continuing entrepreneur each day:

Day 1 (Friday)

• Marketing Pitch Competition - The hunt is on for the best marketing plan across schools in Metro Manila.
• B2B Meetup - Meet with fellow entrepreneurs and close deals in person in this quick business networking session.

• Social Media for Business seminar - Learn how you can use social media to boost your business.
• Ten Best Mompreneurs - The search is on for the ten best mompreneurs all over the metro who inspire and nurture their businesses, family and society.

• Entrep Success Forum - Learn the best tools and know inspiring stories from entrepreneurs and key resource speakers.
• SME Idols 2017 - Witness as we give tribute to the people who exemplify the SME spirit.

The 8th Philippine Business and Entrepreneurs' Expo will be held at the Megatrade Hall 1 of SM Megamall this July 28 to 30, 2017, Friday to Saturday. Booths are open for all interested exhibitors - call Ex-Link at (+63 2) 633-0153, 643-3887, +0920 981 4376 or +63 920 924 2532. You can also email info@exlinkevents.com to know more about PBEX 2017.

The Philippine Business and Entrepreneurs' Expo is your one-stop destination for ideas, concepts and business opportunities, serving Small and Medium Enterprises for 7 years and counting.

Last year's event at the Megatrade Hall 1 is a success, being featured in various media and is supported by organizations and schools around the metro.


The PBEX is now on its 8th year and is open for small, medium and large business alike. Get in touch with your potential customers/clients at one of the most accesible trade venues in the metro, the Megatrade Hall!

Call Ex-Link at (02) 633-0153, 643-3887, SMS 0920-981-4376 or 0920-924-2532, or email info@exlinkevents.com for more info. 

We're always told, "Think outside of the box." This is important especially in business, where trends change, and so are the customers' choices. You're in the heyday of your business, and you have customers, but will the customers you have now be enough for you to sustain your business in the long run?

Don't be fixated in one place

When investing on a business, make sure you're not putting everything in one basket. Putting your business in one place is not enough, and here's why:

• Not every store has its set of regular visitors.
• Not every store's offerings will have the same set of patrons
• Not every store survive being fixated in one place.

Why your business needs to be seen outside of your store and inside an expo?

Take for example our upcoming Philippine Business and Entrepreneurs' Expo slated for July. The PBEX last year was fruitful for the exhibitors and visitors, and it has been featured in business-oriented programs on TV:


Ex-Link has managed a lot of Expos for the past 15 years, and this year, we'll be having the 8th Philippine Business and Entrepreneurs Expo this July 28 to 30 at the SM Megatrade Hall 1. Both of these events are expected to have a total of 5,000 visitors (based on foot traffic) for the three days of each event, so get your business here now!

Call Ex-Link at (02) 633-0153, 643-3887, SMS 0920-981-4376 or 0920-924-2532, or email info@exlinkevents.com for more info. Take note that we can also arrange for your business to be in other events, so get in touch with us now!

The 7th Philippine Business and Entrepreneurs' Expo (7th PBEX) was held August 26 to 28 at the Megatrade Hall 1 inside SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City.

If you missed the event, don't worry, we have the highlights here!

The 7th Philippine Business and Entrepreneurs' Expo at the SM Megamall Megatrade Hall 1 has just finished its run last weekend. Aside from the exhibit, the 7th PBEX is filled  and here are the five takeaways from the event's conferences.

The opening day of the 7th Philippine Business and Entrepreneurs' Expo is going to be big as the ASEAN MSME Business Forum will be held on the first day of the Expo. Witness movers and shakers in the business as they talk about relevant topics that are connected to the incoming ASEAN economic transition.

Mr. Ricky Alegre from BusinessMirror will define the role of the media in the preparation to the ASEAN Economic community and Mr. Willy Arcilla of the Wong+Bernstein Advisory Group will ask us if we are ready for it. On the larger financial side, Mr. Benjie Oliva from the Philippine National Bank will discuss the state of the remittance industry in the time of ASEAN integration.

On the local SME side, DTI-NCRO3 Chief Ms. Elma Viray will talk about the benefits of Negosyo Centers and why businesses need to connect to it, and the Landbank of the Philippines will discuss the connection between SMEs, the financial institutions and the inclusive growth that is the buzzword for today's changing economy.

The ASEAN MSME Business Forum will take place at the seminar room of the 7th Philippine Business and Entrepreneurs' Expo inside SM Megamall Megatrade Hall 1 from 1pm to 5pm. For information on how to join, text 0920 924 2532 or send an email at info@exlinkevents.com. Seats are under a first-come, first-serve basis.

This forum is made possible with the Philippine Marketing Association, and is organized by Ex-Link Events and SM Megamall Megatrade Hall. For information on Ex-Link Events, please call 633 0153, 643 3887 or email info@exlinkevents.com

We have a special announcement for people seeking to improve their workplace - we will be having Business Consultant, Coach, RBG Philippines CEO and High Impact Trainer Mr. Raymond Lim to talk about "Harnessing the Human Capital of your Organization: 7 Proven Strategies to Double your Revenue and Triple your Profits" at the first day of the 7th Philippine Business and Entrepreneurs' Expo this August 26, 2016 from 11:00am to 12:00nn.

Mr. Lim leads the Money Making Muscles series of seminars, in which he has been through parts of the country to teach people how to be their best when it comes to investing. He has been featured on ANC and the Philippine Daily Inquirer as well.


Don't miss this chance - text 0920 924 2532 to pre-register. Seats are in a first-come, first-serve basis. This is made possible with RBG Philippines.

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The 7th Philippine Business and Entrepreneurs' Expo is organized by Ex-Link Management and Marketing Services Corporation. For partnerships, call 633-0153, SMS 0920 981 4376 / 0920 924 2532 or email info@exlinkevents.com. Follow Ex-Link Events on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

The country's economy is changing as time goes by, and all of a sudden, we'll be part of a bigger economic community in the next few years. Unlike before, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) will now have to compete in a much larger market which also involves neighboring countries.

To get ahead of the rest, you must equip yourself with knowledge in new trends going around the MSME industry, and if there's one place that we recommend you to do that, it's the Philippine Business & Entrepreneurs' Expo.

The Philippine Business and Entrepreneurs' Expo (PBEX) is an event that is part of our conscious effort in cultivating and nurturing the MSME Industry. This three-day event gathers a lot of visitors, and has been running for six years and counting.

This year’s event highlights various conferences that cater to the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise industry. On the first day, the ASEAN MSME Business Forum will gather key resource speakers from parts of the ASEAN region to discuss ideas to help MSMEs expand to the region.
The Business Sustainability and Resiliency Seminar will take place on the second day, covering topics related to business preparedness and how to mitigate possible business troubles. On the last day, the MSME Success Forum will gather business owners and businesses for a day of knowledge- and idea-sharing.

Aside from the conferences, there will be a Business-to-Business (B2B) meetup on the first day and exhibits from different business throughout the whole expo.

If you’re in for three days of fun activities, come join the 7th Philippine Business and Entrepreneurs’ Expo at the SM Megamall Megatrade Hall 1 in Mandaluyong this August 26 to 28. Admission is FREE, and you can register online at http://www.philippinebusinessentrepreneursexpo.com to avoid queuing and receive updates.

For more information, visit the Philippine Business and Entrepreneurs' Expo on Facebook, call 633-0153, SMS 0920 924 2532 / 0920 981 4376 or send an email at info@exlinkevents.com.

Just last weekend, a tornado appeared in Manila out of nowhere, swinging objects surrounding it. The residents never knew that a tornado will pass through their area - what everybody know is the strong rains that have occurred in the early mornings of the weekend.

In these times, we don't know where calamities will appear - they may come while we sleep. This is the same with local businesses - go unprepared and be ready to fail fast. Let your business stay as a straw house and it will be blown away by the big bad wolf of changing times, trends and upgrades. This is why your business should be as free-flowing as a bamboo - even if it's a type of grass, it sways left and right, it's not bothered by the wind, and it's a very useful resource then and now.

Good thing we have the Business Sustainability and Resiliency Seminar this August 27. This features discussions on how to make your business sustainable from various resource speakers who are knowledgeable in their fields of work. From business coaching, to holistic approaches and to financial literacy, this seminar has got you covered.

If you don't want to let your business stay as a straw house, come to the Business Sustainability and Resiliency Seminar and get some bricks of wisdom to strengthen your business.

The Business Sustainability and Resiliency Seminar will be held at the Megatrade Hall 1, 5th Floor, Mega B of SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City. This is part of the 7th Philippine Business and Entrepreneurs' Expo. Follow the 7th PBEX on Facebook for updates. Want to visit the expo? Register for free! Interested in the Seminar? Register below!


This event is organized by Ex-Link Management and Marketing Services Corporation. For partnerships, call 633-0153, SMS 0920 981 4376 / 0920 924 2532 or email info@exlinkevents.com. Follow Ex-Link Events on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

The MSME Success Forum, an activity of the 7th Philippine Business and Entrepreneurs' Expo, will be held on Sunday, August 28, at the Megatrade Hall 1 of SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City. Please take note that the event's program is subject to change without prior notice. Find us on Facebook to know how to be part of the Forum.

More surprises are in store at the 7th Philippine Business and Entrepreneurs' Expo this August 26 to 28 at the SM Megatrade Hall 1 in Mandaluyong City. You can talk with fellow entrepreneurs, or just observe and gain knowledge to polish your business and expand it further.
This event is organized by business event organizer Ex-Link Management & Marketing Services Corporation. For inquiries and partnerships, call telephone numbers 633-01-53, 643-3887 or email info@exlinkevents.com. Ex-Link Events is also on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.