Business Solution Roundtables
Business Solution Roundtables is a peer-to-peer learning and knowledge-sharing activity handled by highly-esteemed facilitators where roundtable participants are encouraged to share best practices, valuable insights and practical tips to come up with a collection of business solutions and great takeaways for everyone.
April 24, Thursday
Function Room 5, SMX Manila
(One Roundtable Session Only)
4:15PM-4:20PM
Transition from Plenary Sessions to Business Solution Roundtables
4:20PM-5:20PM
BUSINESS SOLUTION ROUNDTABLES
Business Roundtables Topics
as of February 10, 2025
Tracks | Topics | Facilitators |
|---|---|---|
Branding | Strengthening Brand Image: Strategies for
Maintaining Relevance in a Dynamic Market | MS. CHERRY KHO Founder BlueThumb |
Franchise | Managing Franchisees: How to Effectively Handle
Difficult Franchisees | MR. MIGUEL ANTONIO S. LINDO, CFE Franchise Development and Communications Director and District Director BNI Business Solutions, Inc. |
Franchise | Building Excellence: Key Elements for Creating a
Champion Team for Your Franchisees | MR. JEFFERSON CHUA President and CEO Cyclehouse |
Franchise | Bridging the Gaps: Strengthening Coordination
Between Franchising Teams and Cross
Departmental Units | MS. MICHELL ANN C. HONG, CFE Franchising Director Mang Inasal |
Franchise | Unlocking Franchise Success: Key Strategies for
Franchise Growth and Sustainability | MS. RHEA FLORES, CFE Strategic Planning Consultant Francorp Phils. |
Franchise | Preparing for Growth: Establishing a Franchise
Ready Company | MR. BRIAN GO, CFE Senior Operations Consultant Francorp Phils. |
Franchise | Revitalizing Success: Strategies for Managing and
Turning Around Underperforming Stores | MS. MICHELLE C. PINO, CFE Franchising Manager McDonald’s Phils. |
Franchise | Empowering Franchisee Support Teams: Strategies
for Driving Growth and Success | MR. JONATHAN LUGTU, CFE Franchising Senior Manager Red Ribbon Bakeshop |
Franchise Relations | Building Resilience: Strengthening Sustainable
Franchisor-Franchisee Relationships for Long-Term
Success | MS. CHATO SACAYANAN, CFE Strategic Planning Consultant Francorp Phils. |
Franchise Relations | Conflict Management: Strategies for Effectively
Addressing and Resolving Franchisee Complaints | MS. GENEVIEVE SALOMON, CFE Franchising Manager Goldilocks |
Franchisee | Optimizing Cash Flow: Strategic Financial
Management for Franchisee Success | MR. ALLAN CAO Executive Director Assurance and Markets Isla Lipana & Co (PWC Phils) |
Franchisee | Engaging Franchisees: Effective Approaches to
Invest in Local Store Marketing (LSMs) | MR. GABBY GONZALEZ, CFE Senior Operations Consultant Francorp Phils. |
HR | Retaining Excellence: Strategies to Maintain and
Sustain High-Performing Employees | MR. ELANO MARCELO Partner & Practice Leader, Business Process Solutions P&A Grant Thornton Outsourcing, Inc. |
HR | Driving Performance: Effective Strategies for
Managing Today’s Workforce | MR. NINO ALGURA, CFE President Farron Café Ventures, Inc. |
International | Exploring International Expansion: Identifying Opportunities in Key Markets | MR. ERIEL "JOY" CORTEZ Regional Business Unit 1 and Franchising Head Red Ribbon Bakeshop |
Leadership | Ensuring Business Continuity: Effective Succession
Planning Strategies | PROF. RICARDO DE VERA, MBA, CSP, CMP Strategy Transformation and Innovation Head Baseline Solutions Learning Hub |
Operations | Enhancing Growth: Optimizing Franchisor Systems
and Processes for Greater Efficiency | MS. JENNIFER GAIL M. KIM, CFE Sr Manager for New Business and Strategic Partnerships Minute Burger and BBQ Bob |
Operations | Protecting Your Business: Strategies to Prevent,
Handle, and Manage Fraud, Theft, and Pilferage in
Stores | MS. MARY GRACE B. HERNANDEZ, CFE Franchise Development Manager Max’s Group, Inc. |
Operations | Thriving in Mall Environment: Strategies for
Successfully Operating Your Stores | MS. VIDA JEAN T. CABANLIT, CFE Operations Consultant Francorp Phils. |
Sales | Winning Sales: Techniques for Crafting Effective
and Persuasive Sales Pitches | MR. JOSELITO SAMSON, CFE Senior Business Coach ActionCOACH Philippines |
