We all know that now someone needs more than $1000 to start a business.But who knows, you might have a great idea that will only costs you this much or a little more.

Today is the 3rd and last day of an event going on at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Franchising Middle East Exhibition 2009 (FME) is an exclusive International event where you can meet international franchisors, entrepreneurs and investors. You will discover the latest franchise concepts in F&B, Fashion, Services and Retail.

Franchising Middle East Exhibition is the largest International Franchise Show in the MENA Region. The show has brought Franchise opportunities in the Middle East region and showcases the Investment & Business avenues available for Entrepreneurs, Holding Companies and Small and Medium Business Owners.

Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment presents the three day event from 2nd to 4th March for young business leaders; the event is the biggest networking and business opportunity and is supported by International Franchise Association (IFA).

There is still time to visit the exhibition after reading this.

Or for more information visit Franchising Middle East here.

Our fellow Overseas Filipino Workers or OFW's, investors and residents of UAE who are planning to invest in the emerging markets in Asia like Philippines can now have a chance to attend a free investment seminars and project presentations. 

This is definitely the best time to buy a residential condominium or a house and lot in the country while prices are still relatively lower compared to other Asian countries. Unlike other markets, the growth in Philippines real estate industry is driven by realistic demand from commercial and residential end-users and not by speculators. Such is a stable investment climate that attracts long-term investors from other countries. Filipinos are resilient investors who do not easily withdraw their investments in case of regional and global crisis.

Top developers like Megaworld of Alliance Global; SM Development and Hamilo Coast of SM Group; Avida, Alveo and Ayala Premier of Ayala Land; and Aboitizland of Aboitiz Group of Cebu are exhibiting their latest residential projects. Other developers are still expected to join this exclusive event where a significant number of buyers and investors are expected to attend.Aside from Filipinos foreigners are permitted by law to buy and own residential condominiums covered by a Condominium Certificate of Title registered with Registry of Deeds of the local government unit. 

Too bad I will not be able to attend this seminars coz I will be leaving next week for my yearly vacation. But I'll definitely not going to miss the second Property Show ( if there will be a 2nd, I hope so ).