christmas shopping ...

batch 1 done. Already bought gifts for my female colleagues today to avoid the holiday rush. All items purchased from my favorite store, Rustan's (Makati) as they are the only store here in Manila who provides excellent customer service. Also, I heart how each item lovingly wrapped with pretty wrapper with trimmings ...a must for me! Bad confession ... I love buying (and shopping) gifts for people but I don't like wrapping presents. Got no talent on this! Hahaha! Hence, I leave all the packaging and gift-wrapping to Rustan's ...my ever-dependable store.

And for this season, I've decided to give my colleagues something useful for their travel. Aside from the usual beauty products which will be handy for trips, and travel organizers. I've also added best acne products to beat those unwanted zits caused by stress, dirt and pollution. Very practical and nice gift idea, don't you think so?

RL loots already here!

Yay! Super happy ... my online Ralph Lauren loots already here!! It arrived at the least expected moment which coincides to Migo's birthday! Really perfect timing! Am so happy with all my purchase for Migo. Five (5) RL polo shirts age 24 months, and one (1) pair of khaki shorts. And the best deal, got all items on sale! Weeeee!! =)

good business

Hooray to hubby's kumpare and best bud, Ricky! Finally, after years of hardwork, his farm business doing very well. In fact he now supplies live stock to major restaurants and markets in Manila. And with this overhwelming business growth, he needs to expand soon. He's seriously considering business expansion to widen his market reach. Thus, aside from being a wholesale supplier of meat, he's thinking of going retail. Perhaps set up his own brand of meat store. Cool eh? We are really happy for our friend as this is his longtime dream ...

Anyway, enough about our friend's success story. I promised my colleague will help her look for copper farmhouse sinks as she specifically want this installed in her new home. She can't find it in all the home depot here in Manila, and our last hope, to check online for possible stocks of copper sinks that will fit her country themed inspired kitchen. Tough job, eh?

new task for the team

Back from the cool breeze of Pina Colina, Tagaytay. After two days of sales planning, budget cuts and reviews, numbers for 2011 already crafted. The direction of the team as well as plans and programs already finalized. In fact, new table of organization for Bayan Business sales team already cascaded. Everything all set for next year.

And for 2011, will be handling a new role for the company. Aside from handling the Carriers and Partners data business, I am also tasked to grow Managed Services. This will be new source of revenue for the company as it will offer non-traditional telco transport services such as alarm monitoring, dispatch and even surveillance, CCTV or security cameras for business. The team is very excited as it will be a big task for all of us next year, and management even doubly excited as it will be infusing huge capex to fund our MS projects. Big, big challenge.

insurance quote

Any recommended sites for rv insurance quote? My aunt based in Indiana is thinking of bringing her family for a little rest and recreation trip but she's worried to bring her family without finalizing their rv insurance. Her previous policy does not cover some RV protection such as optional full replacement cost coverage for her vehicle, and this is a must inclusion in her policy. Thus, she's looking for policy upgrade now. Any recommendations?

insurance policy review

It's the time of the year again ... time to do my Christmas shopping! Really excited. But aside from doing my Christmas shopping, it is also time for us to review our car insurance policy for our Honda car. You see, the husband asked me to review our present policy as it does not cover Acts of God. This year, we want to include it in our policy but ... with a hope of not paying extra for this premium coverage. Any suggestions where I can get good deal for car insurance?

black friday sale 2010 tips

As I am getting ready for the upcoming Black Friday sale by browsing the net for good finds, I came across these helpful tips on how to enjoy and have a safe, fuss-free shopping. Read on.

Brad's Top 10 Tips for Black Friday Sales

1.Research: start your Black Friday 2010 sale research on Thanksgiving day or earlier.

2.Make a plan: identify what you want to buy, which stores have the best sales on Black Friday, and what time they open.
3.Timing is everything: arrange stores by opening time from early to late.
4.A fool and his money: be wary of Black Friday deals with quantity limits. If a store only has 10 items at that price, go elsewhere.
5.Visualize: know where your items are in the store.
6.Stay Safe: Previous Black Friday sales were honestly deadly; please don't trample or shoot anyone!
7.Power of numbers: go with a team and attack separate stores or separate sections of the same store. Designate a meeting place.
8.Bring a snack: only amateurs stop at the food court on Black Friday! (Or the bathroom - so go before you leave.) 9.The quiet ones: don't ignore stores that don't advertise. They will have Black Friday deals too!!
10.Have fun: enjoy your family, friends and deals!