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[vitalstrats]

We had our 3rd quarter Townhall last week and boy, did we learn a lot from the first half of 2019! 

#TeamVCS is ready to conquer the rest of the year armed with better strategies and more creative solutions!

[amreidizon]

It’s our anniversary month and we are turning 14! Last weekend, we strengthened our bonds and worked on our values. We are #TeamVCS and we believe in growth through strategic creativity. We are one in cultivating a culture of C.R.E.A.T.I.V.I.T.Y. ➡️ Commitment Respect 🌈 Excellence Adaptability Teamwork Integrity Vision Innovation Tenacity Youthfulness #teamvcs14 #strategiccreativity #creativeagency #quezoncity #philippines #contentmarketing #advertising #teamwork #commitment #respect #adaptability #tenacity #integrity #vision #innovation #youthfulness #creativity #passion #excellence #diversity #lgbt #pride #equality (at Awilihan Private Paradise Resort)

[tourneyid]

VCMT – VENOM CRUSH MINI TOURNAMENT NOVEMBER 2019

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TERMINATOR (GRANDFINAL): Rp. 200.000,- . (Hadiah menyesuaikan slot) – Detail Turnamen : Technical meeting : 5 Desember 2019 Qualifications Day : 6&7 Desember 2019 GRAND FINAL : 8 Desember 2019

Biaya pendaftaran : 50k/team (BCA) . . – Pendaftaran : Pembayaran bisa langsung datang transfer ke Rekening : 1. BCA : 4730298388 a/n RIZKI PURNAMA *Bukti transfer harap dikirimkan ke Contact Person yang telah tersedia atau mengisi formulir pendaftaran melalui link yang telah diberikan . Link Pendaftaran : https://forms.gle/gv5w1trS23GtUynu9 Atau hubungi langsung kami di : – Contact Person : WA1 : 081259409441 (Naufal Alfaris) WA2 : 081316222156 (Moch Ofan)

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[ntgravity]

on final day #teamVC finally complete. All good kids i have here... #whocuttheonions #workfamily via Instagram http://ift.tt/2ynidkI

[advancedgenetics]

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[virtucomsolutions-blog]

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[vintagecopshop]

Very cool pickup from today NOT FOR SALE #shopvcs #vintagecopshop #teamvcs #thrift #thrifting

[vitalstrats]

Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make Resulting to Business Failure (Part 1)

by Amrei Dizon, Chief Creative Officer, General Manager and Founder

It’s easy to start a business, but it can be hard to grow it and sustain it.

Recent studies show that 50% of small businesses fail within the first year; and that 95% fail within the first 5 years.

VCS is “lucky” to have survived and grown into an empowered creative agency for the past 14 years, but it’s not just about being lucky. We have had our share of hard times and we have experienced cycles of stumbling and getting up. Through this roller coaster of experiences, we have learned how to do better and how to grow stronger.

If you are an aspiring entrepreneur - or if you are already running a start-up - here are some of the mistakes that you have to avoid early on, in order to help your business grow and overcome its survival stage.

MISTAKE 1 - Not having a Driving Purpose

Businesses should not be built for the sole reason of making profits.

Before day dreaming about being financially free, you have to nail down WHY your business needs to exist in the first place. What value does it give? What problems does it solve? Who are the people that you serve?

VCS believes that growth can be achieved through strategic creativity. The main purpose of the company is to use strategic creativity to drive growth for our client’s businesses, for our team’s personal development, and for the Philippine creative economy. We are also empowered to use strategic creativity to contribute to the progress of the causes that we believe in, including but not limited to professionalism and entrepreneurship for creatives, gender equality, and preserving the environment.

As Steve Jobs said, “We are here to create a dent in the universe. Otherwise, why else even be here?” If you are running your business with no clear driving purpose, then there is a big change that you will end failing.

MISTAKE 2 – Having Unclear Goals and Not having Aligned Steps

The first step in determining your vision is to imagine your future state — ideally in the next 5 or 10 years. It’s important to know where you want to go.

But that’s just the first step. The second and more crucial step is to know how to get there. Determine the 5 big, bold steps that you need to take in order to achieve your vision. Break down what you need to achieve into yearly, quarterly, monthly, weekly and daily goals. Also, remember to make your goals S.M.A.R.T. — Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time-Bound.

In VCS, each department comes up with programs and strategies that will help achieve our yearly objectives. We ensure that the progress of our goals is reported every quarter during our Townhall meeting. We also have weekly huddle meetings to monitor our progress and discuss challenges and learnings.

If needed, our goals are adjusted and our strategies are recalibrated. We also see to it that we involve every member of the team in our planning and reporting process, so that we are all in the same boat and we are all moving in sync towards the same direction.

Think of it like your daily commute when you use your GPS app. You input where you are going, you find out how to get there, and you know how much time you need to get where you want to go. You consistently check where you are, and when you encounter road blocks, you know where to reroute.

Do you already know the specific details that will help you achieve your vision? Will your tasks today move you closer towards your goals? If your answer to these questions is a resounding Yes, then you are well on your way to making your business goals a reality.

MISTAKE 3 - Mismanaging Finances

Cash is the lifeblood of any business. Without it, your business dies. It’s like gasoline to a car. You need to have a steady flow of it, and you should never run out of it!

Some of the most common mistakes that start-up entrepreneurs make in terms of mismanaging finances are the following:

• Mixing business money with personal money

• Having 0 accounting knowledge

• Not having the ability to identify cash leaks (pilferage, too much inventory and accounts receivables)

• Spending too much

• Growing too fast and over-expanding

• Not having the ability track and monitor regular financial dealings, growing debt, and urgent collections

Being a right-brained person, I used to hate math and I was already sold on the idea that I will never be good at it. When I became an entrepreneur, however, I was forced to learn Finance and Accounting.

Avoid relying on your accountant for everything. All entrepreneurs should understand how money flows in a business and how Income Statements and Balance sheets are read. Trust me, loving numbers will be very rewarding.

MISTAKE 4 - Hiring and Keeping the Wrong People / Mismanaging People / Maintaining a Weak Culture

“Customers will never love a company until the employees love it first.” We live by these words by Simon Sinek. Human Resources should not be taken for granted, because building a good company culture is important for any business.

When I was starting, my first teammates in VCS were my college friends. This is obviously because I already know how they work and I already trust them. I learned later on that, as a business expands, you cannot be limited to hiring the people that you already know. You have to open up to a bigger pool of talents.

To ensure that the employee you are hiring is the right fit for your company, you have to start by having a solid recruitment system. VCS employees undergo a thorough screening process before they are hired. We hire slow. Our recruitment system determines if the applicant fits the position’s role and the culture of the company.

What does VCS value more? We value soft skills more than technical skills. The applicant’s character and growth potential have more weight versus their technical skills.

Once employees are hired, there is an established Feedback System. Employees know how their development is measured and how they can grow in the company. They are not left in the dark about how they are progressing. Merit systems and promotions and salary increase metrics are in place.

A solid company culture is rooted on you and your team’s shared values. The members of your team should know and understand what you believe in and what you stand for. Core values dictate behavior and help employees understand what is right and wrong. With the right values in place, they are guided with their behavior and they can make decisions that will be best for everyone involved.

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Vitalstrats Creative Solutions (VCS) is a creative agency based in Quezon City, Philippines. VCS specializes in content marketing, advertising, and video production. We use strategic creativity to help our clients grow their brands.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vitalstrats/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitalstrats/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Vitalstrats Agency Reel: http://bit.ly/VCSReel2019

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I may be an “accidental entrepreneur” but the growth of VCS is anything but an accident. Throughout the past 14 years, me and the members of Team VCS have carefully and consciously made decisions that helped us grow together. Yes, there are failures and fallings, but always see them as experiences from which we can earn valuable lessons.

The mistakes that I’ve detailed above are only some of the things that we have experienced over the years. In the future, I’ll be sharing more tips and learnings that will help you grow your business and empower your team.

If you've got other tips, questions or suggestions, feel free to share them in the comments below.

[vitalstrats]

Hundreds of innocent victims.

Felonies that affect future generations.

Perpetrators hiding in plain sight.

Meet the #SingleUseCriminals, a gang of seemingly innocent but totally deadly villains, out to destroy the world one crime at a time.

Are YOU an oblivious accessory to their crimes?

Watch this video to find out.

[vitalstrats]

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Two days, over 100 speakers, and a whole lot of learnings about being #thegreatestmarketeer! This year's National Marketing Conference was, indeed, the greatest show yet! Congratulations to the Philippine Marketing Association and thank you for the opportunity to the be part of this year's Organizing Committee. It was an honor for #TeamVCS to be the #Creative Partner for the country's first #musical #marketing conference. 🎤🎶🕺🏻 (at Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm2-Ykpjb62/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1s6vnhkksrwij

[vitalstrats]

Team VCS learns from The Greatest Marketing Man!

The country’s first musical marketing conference took place in August 9 and 10, and members of Team VCS were lucky to be among those who learned about the updates and skills that one needs to be The Greatest Marketer in the Philippines.

The conference, which was spearheaded by the Philippine Marketing Association, brought together more than a hundred speakers from different specializations under one roof. Together, these speakers and presenters put together a great – and insightful – show that captivated the audience!

The Greatest Marketing Man brought together act after act of insightful and inspiring speeches and lectures.

[vitalstrats]

I am Dipi Zamora, a graphic designer and illustrator.

During my first months in VCS, I wasn’t confident with myself. I was a victim of bullying, especially in high school, and I had this feeling that I am worthless and weak. There were times when I hit rock bottom. There were times when I wanted to give up. I was the type of person who was really quiet and who liked the idea of being alone.

I also wasn’t also sure if graphic design is really for me. I thought I was already good; then I started my internship in VCS. I realized that I had limited knowledge in this field.

Despite these struggles, I set my sights on personal growth. Every day, I tried to change my negative outlook in life and used them to find my strengths.

VCS also gave me a place to feel free and confident, to be the best version of myself. You know that the people around you won’t judge you. I’ve met the best people in VCS, and we may have different personalities, but we click because respect and kindness are always present.

I’ve learned to just be myself and not care about what other people think. Never let other people control your life, or change you because of what they’re saying. If you want to grow, you have to change for yourself and not for others.

- Dipi Zamora, #TeamVCS Graphic Designer

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Our history was a journey of growth that wouldn’t have happened if not for the people who grew with us and alongside us. And as we mark our 14th year, we’ll continue to create an environment where we can grow together.

14 years. 14 stories. #TeamVCS14

[vitalstrats]

Last Monday, we held our Third Quarter Townhall. Having these regular meetings helps us keep our eyes on our goals to grow as individuals and as one #TeamVCS!

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Vitalstrats Creative Solutions (VCS) is a creative agency based in Quezon City, Philippines. VCS specializes in content marketing, advertising, and video production. We use strategic creativity to help our clients grow their brands.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vitalstrats/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitalstrats/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Vitalstrats Agency Reel: http://bit.ly/VCSReel2019

[vitalstrats]

I’m Jan, the Art Director for VCS. I started as a Creative Content Specialist-Graphic Designer before getting promoted to my current position.

Since I got my first job as a Graphic Designer, I’ve struggled to justify how my work can benefit the community around me. I wanted to help advance society. For most people in the industry, commercial viability is the primary objective. For them, the goal is to make a product attractive, no matter what repercussions may stem out of it.

I realized that this struggle will always exist for creative professionals. We will always be torn between commercial acceptance and artistic ideals. Because of this, we need to maintain balance when we define the motives for our design. Consciously, I always try to keep my objectives grounded and considerate of those who will view my work.

At VCS, there have been many opportunities to create earnest and significant work. From honoring diversity, to helping small businesses grow, to preserving our planet through smarter designs and processes… these little things helped me keep faith in my profession. Being a part of small changes like these had a big impact on my personal perspective as a designer.

I have the opportunity to create intelligent, engaging, and responsible design that can influence people positively. We often get lost in the complexities and analytics, but we should remain optimistic and remember why we chose the path that we are on. Keeping that positivity is the most important lesson I have learned throughout my experience.

- Jan Agulto, #TeamVCS Art Director

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As a creative agency, we believe that our growth directly affects how other people in the community grow. Now, at 14 years old, we hope to continue to make a positive impact on the world by being creative problem solvers.

14 years. 14 stories. #teamVCS14

[vitalstrats]

I’m Noemi, Project Admin officer of Vitalstrats Creative Solutions. At home, I love to cook. It is my passion and it gives me a chance to be creative. It also gives me an opportunity to nurture my family and to express my love for them.

Everyday, I wake up at 4 AM and help the kids prepare for school before coming to work. After office, we have dinner as a family and I help my kids with their homework.

I’ve been with VCS for around 7 years now. As VCS grew, I was tasked with bigger challenges, too. Compared to doing payroll and bookkeeping for a company of 6 people, I definitely have bigger responsibilities today.

When I was starting, one of my struggles was the manual payroll system. It was normal for me to render overtime, because I had to check and double check everything. It usually took two to three days to accomplish the tasks.

Now, we use a better system and tool! Management decided to start using an automated system and they provided me with training on how to use it. Within a month, I was able to adjust to this new tool. Now, the process can easily be done. Even without the pressure to do it fast, it only takes half a day for me to finish my tasks.

As a mom, I’m used to multitasking, but I always make sure that I focus on what’s in front of me, too. This way, there will be minimal error.

Over the years, I learned that, sometimes, you need to slow down.Mistakes happen when work is rushed. In the same way that children learn to walk before they run, it is important that we learn to do our job right before doing it fast.

- Noemi Borrinaga, #TeamVCS Project Admin Officer

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The past 14 years have given us opportunities to learn how to do things - not just faster - but better. We continue to grow by seeking out ways to make each process more efficient, in order to better foster holistic growth through our passions in and out of the office.

14 years. 14 stories. #teamVCS14

[vitalstrats]

Team VCS loves QC!

In addition to its relaxed atmosphere, especially if compared to the CBDs, what Team VCS loves about Quezon City is its apparent sense of community! This city is our home; and it was a pleasure for the team to work on a special project that, until today, still remains close to our hearts.

In time for the Quezon City Jubilee, Vitalstrats Creative Solutions got the chance to collaborate with the Quezon City government in producing a video production that shined the spotlight on the past mayors of this great city.

Here is one of the tribute videos that our creative agency produced for this project: