GoodNewsPilipinas.com unveiled the GNP Academy for Entrepreneurs during the 15th Philippine SME Business Expo (PHILSME) on November 23, 2024, at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. The mentorship program from the team of the Philippines’ No. 1 Website for Good News aims to empower Filipino entrepreneurs by providing essential guidance on building an online presence and amplifying their brand’s credibility.
Speaking before thousands of SME owners and exhibitors on “The Why & How of Amplifying Your Brand and Building Trust,” GoodNewsPilipinas.com Managing Editor and award-winning writer Angie Quadra Balibay shared, “In today’s digital-first world, if you’re not online, you don’t exist.” She emphasized the importance of trust in establishing a credible brand, explaining, “Your customers need to believe that what you offer is authentic, valuable, and consistent.”
Why GNP Academy for Entrepreneurs Matters
The GNP Academy for Entrepreneurs was introduced by Quadra-Balibay as a free mentorship program exclusively available to PHILSME Business Expo participants. It is designed to guide businesses on:
- Creating compelling online content to connect with audiences.
- Leveraging digital platforms to grow their brand presence.
- Building trust to foster customer loyalty and advocacy.
This initiative reflects GoodNewsPilipinas.com’s commitment to giving back to the community in its 18th year of championing positive Filipino stories, being ranked the Philippines’ No. 1 Website for Good News and 13th globally on Feedspot, and winning the Best Publication Gold Anvil from the Public Relations Society of the Philippines.
SEE highlights from the Good News Pilipinas presentation at the 15th PHILSME Business Expo here:
Highlighting the Program’s Launch
During the launch, Angie Quadra Balibay shared practical insights from her extensive experience as a media leader. She urged entrepreneurs to embrace digital tools to elevate their businesses, stating, “Your online presence is like the front page of a credible news publication—it invites customers in and assures them they’re in good hands.”
The GNP Academy launch included a video teaser showcasing the program’s benefits and a QR code for attendees to register for free mentorship sessions and the chance to win an extended coaching program, also free.
Student entrepreneurs also signed up for the GNP Academy for Students, a free mentoring program for interns and contributors that was launched in October at the 26th EdukCircle International Convention on Media Communication (ICCS) 2024.
A Call to Action for Filipino SMEs
GoodNewsPilipinas.com invites all PHILSME Business Expo attendees and Filipino entrepreneurs to join the GNP Academy for Entrepreneurs and take the first step toward amplifying their brand’s success.
Discover more about GNP Academy and how it can transform your business on GoodNewsPilipinas.com.
WATCH the highlights of the GNP Academy for Entrepreneurs launch coming up next on Good News Pilipinas TV!
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