Features

5 life tips to remember for budding women entrepreneurs

Show the universe you’re ready to be an entrepreneur

Published

June 24, 2020

MJ Jucutan

Being an entrepreneur isn’t purely paradise.

Sure, it’s empowering to make your own money, work on your own schedule, and tell the world about your new venture. We get how dazzling and proud you can be when you are your own boss.

But the glossy stories of successful women entrepreneurs are just the tip of the iceberg. What many people don’t know is that behind the triumphant posts on social media, entrepreneurship entails countless days of hard work, struggle, and sleepless nights.

If you’re on the quest of starting your own business, let us remind you that a smooth sea has never made a skilled sailor. Although there might be a stormy sea ahead, you will get through it as long as you equip yourself with the right skills and investments.

If you’re ready to hop on your entrepreneurial journey, here are things you need to keep in mind.

Dress up like a boss

The first thing you need to do is show the universe you’re ready to be an entrepreneur. Get in the habit of looking put together, and dress like you’re already a boss!

Start wearing versatile outfits that work well in between your meetings with suppliers, clients, and partners. You can dress in similar tonal colors and match it with appropriate metals to look sophisticated.

Your phone also says so much about you, so it’s ideal to pick a color that represents confidence, simplicity, and elegance. It’s not just a gadget anymore, it’s a fashion accessory — one that can make or break your outfit.

If you’re having trouble deciding a color, white always works best. It’s chic, bold, and flexible; you can pair it with silver or any color you’d like and you’ll still look fabulous.

Learn how to get organized

From your day-to-day essentials to your smartphone’s apps, being organized is a surefire way to achieve success in business and in life. You won’t waste time searching your stuff when everything is in order. You can finish your tasks, and stay on top of your to-do lists.

Moreover, having an organized life can help you be sharp-witted and pragmatic. You’re less likely to be scatterbrained, allowing you to focus on your business’ survival.

Invest in an affordable yet powerful smartphone

No, you don’t need an iPhone or a premium Android smartphone to run a business. All you need is a phone smart enough to do the job for you, without making your wallet cry.

If you’re serious about being an entrepreneur, you need to stop getting carried away with the latest handsets. Owning the latest gadget won’t help you bring more money. To some, it might even be a liability since most people opt to pay in installments.

Frankly, smartphones depreciate easily over time. The smart decision is to get the best midrange phone you can buy — one that’ll bring value for your money.

One fine example is the Redmi Note 9 Pro, which retails for PhP 12,990. For the price it commands, it seriously packs a punch: It has a practical design that doesn’t look cheap, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for quick access to your phone, and an excellent screen with perfect viewing angles.

Moreover, it’s powered by Snapdragon 720G, a 6GB RAM, 128GB internal storage, and a massive 5,020mAh battery. This ensures effortless multitasking and a hiccup-free usage for the whole day. It also has a quad-camera setup capable of taking decent photos for your business’ social media accounts.

Going digital isn’t the end-all-be-all

Most entrepreneurs capitalize on the internet and social media to run their business. While it’s true we’re all going digital, it doesn’t mean you need to do everything on your phone.

Start using notebooks and leather organizers in planning around your business. Writing helps with memory retention! Sometimes, you have to jot your notes down, plan your schedule old-school style, or write your ideas and strategies to expand your empire.

Make sure you have time for yourself

Running your business 24/7 isn’t enough for entrepreneurs. Sometimes, you’ll wish there are more hours in a day, so you can grow your business and tend to your personal errands. However, putting in more hours doesn’t translate to being successful.

Eventually, you’ll burn out and you’ll deplete the energy required to run your business. Sometimes, you need to take a step back and make time for yourself. Do the things you love, even if it means you need to binge-watch multiple episodes of your favorite K-Drama.

As long as you recuperate, you will have the energy to power through whatever obstacle you’re facing. When you take care of yourself, you take care of the future — both for your business and yourself.

Convenient Smart Home

Spotlight: ECOVACS DEEBOT X11 OmniCyclone

NEXT-LEVEL Suction Power!

Published

September 10, 2025

GadgetMatch

When it’s beautiful and sunny outside, the last place you want is to be stuck at home babysitting a robot vacuum.

Now, if you’re looking for a new robot pal to take care of the cleaning at home, this robotic vacuum cleaner and mop might just be your GadgetMatch.

Here are five ways ECOVACS’ DEEBOT X11 OmniCyclone redefines automated cleaning.

CHECK-OUT NOW!

USA

Original Price = US$1,499.99
Deal Price (with Page Coupon) = US$1,299.99
Final Price (with Page Coupon + Promo Code) = US$1,199.99

⚠️ Additional $100 off limited to the first 300 orders Promo Period: Sept 4–14

Canada

Final Price = CA$1,599.99

Editors' Choice

GadgetMatch Awards: Best of IFA 2025

Pro-grade projector, affordable flagship smartphone, outdoor lights, and more

Published

September 8, 2025

GadgetMatch

We combed through Messe Berlin and found our top picks for Best of IFA 2025.

Pre-order the XGIMI Horizon 20 Series (up to $750 off plus a free floor stand and Assassin’s Creed Shadows Standard Edition)

Subscribe to stay in the know with the XGIMI TITAN

Govee TV Backlight 3 Pro, Permanent Outdoor Lights Prism, Curtain Lights Pro

Baseus Inspire XH1

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra

Features

Life feels lighter in the Galaxy ecosystem

The Galaxy Watch8 Classic and Galaxy Z Flip7 move with me through life

Published

September 8, 2025

MJ Jucutan

Some things in life feel heavier than they should. Like stopping mid-run to pull out your phone just to skip a track, or digging through apps when all you wanted was the weather.

Sometimes, it’s fumbling with the camera and missing a shot you swore you’d capture. Other times, it’s getting lost in a wall of notifications when you only needed one line of information.

They’re small interruptions, but they add up. They pull you out of rhythm and make the day feel heavier.

That’s the weight the Galaxy ecosystem lifts away. With the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic on my wrist and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 in my hand, plus the Galaxy AI, those frictions disappear.

What used to take effort now happens without thought.

A run without interruptions

Mornings begin with my Watch8 Classic. Its stainless steel frame feels timeless, while the Dynamic Lug System hugs my wrist like it was made for me. The iconic rotating bezel makes everything easier to navigate.

Out on the pavement, the Watch doesn’t just count steps. It becomes my Running Coach, guiding my pace, cadence, and breath.

And when I want to skip a track, I don’t break stride or reach for my phone. One tap on the screen, and the beat changes while my rhythm stays intact.

Every detail logs itself in real time, syncing quietly to my Z Flip7. I don’t need to do anything, it’s already there.

At the finish line, flushed with sweat and golden light, I tap my Watch. In an instant, my Z Flip7 becomes my camera crew, capturing me in the moment. Just one tap, one shot, and the memory is mine.

A workday without clutter

Later, the day shifts into deadlines. Scripts, edits, and endless messages. Normally, this is where technology can feel like noise. There are apps to dig through, the notifications are piling up, and details are slipping through the cracks.

But with the One UI 8 Watch, it’s different. Multi-Info Tiles stack everything I need–health, weather, meetings–into one glance.

No need to swipe through menus! The new Now Bar floats like a compass, while depthless notifications give me what matters.

When my hands are full, Gemini lives on my wrist. I don’t have to type or repeat myself. I can set a reminder, answer a message, and even ask a question I suddenly thought about.

Then, the Z Flip7 catches the thread naturally. Notifications appear without lag. My edits continue where I left off.

Folded on my desk, it leans like a partner, ready for my next command. I record hands-free, frame content easily, and trigger shots with my Watch. The two move in tandem, like they know the rhythm of my work better than I do.

What used to feel like juggling now feels like being understood.

The life in between

Not every moment is a run or a deadline. Most of life happens in between — coffee runs, quick errands, the long way home.

That’s when I notice how the Watch8 Classic feels less like a gadget and more like part of me. Stainless steel polished with time, comfort that lingers, and details that never fade.

Underneath, it’s smarter than it looks. Samsung Health coaches me beyond steps and calories. From tracking recovery to guiding my sleep, and even watching for signs I might miss myself.

At night, it whispers insights I didn’t know I needed, teaching me how to rest, breathe, and live better.

The Z Flip7 complements it with the same patience. Propped open for a video call. Folded small in my palm when I’m on the move.

Both devices fade into the background when I don’t need them, then step forward in the exact moment I do.

The weight lifted

Technology has a way of piling up. Too many taps, steps, and moments lost to screens. But when devices flow, you notice what’s missing: the interruptions, clutter, and weight.