Maria Jose became an entrepreneur through various endeavors beginning in 2004, including tutoring, garage sales, and professional blogging. She used several technologies to support her business including the internet, mobile phones, blogging and social media platforms, and money transfer and broadcasting services. To succeed, she recommends using knowledge and resources effectively, paying attention to detail, networking, caring for people, learning, innovating, and having passion.

1. Entrepreneurship + Technology Maria A. Jose Marketing Specialist, Professional Blogger http://workwithria.wordpress.com

2. How Did I Become an Entrepreneur? 2004: Metro Manila to Davao City August: Employed as a Tutor October: Went back to school Started own tutoring business October 2004: Garage Sale June 2005: Started Earning Online June 2007: Quit full-time Job Professional Blogging Events Organizing Consultancy Services Freelance Writing January 2008: Registering own Company

3. What Technologies Did I Use? Internet Mobile Phones

4. Research http:// www.wikipedia.org http://www.google.com http://www.alleba.com http:// www.yahoo.com

5. Research http://www.inquirer.net http:// www.gov.ph

6. Blogging http:// workwithria.wordpress.com http:// www.shopchicks.com

7. Blogging http:// www.mydavaocity.com http://mambebs.blogspot.com

8. Blogging http:// www.dotastrategy.com /blog http://www.riajose.com

9. Social Networking http://www.linkedin.com http://www.facebook.com http://www.friendster.com http://www.multiply.com

10. Money Transfer

11. Broadcasting http:// www.twitter.com http:// www.youtube.com http:// www.revver.com

12. How To Succeed? Use Knowledge Maximize Resources Attention to Detail Network and Communicate Take Care of People Learn Innovate

13. How To Succeed? PASSION!