Ever wonder how one starts a business? Did you ever dreamt of owning one? How things happen in the background? How things happen upfront? Did you know that starting up your own business isn’t as easy as 1-2-3? There is more to it than just selling. Starting up your own business ventures always starts with an idea, a need and your passion to pursue it and make your dream a reality.

Coco and I went to the newest place to bring kids, that even kids-at-heart can enjoy – Dream Lab – The biggest business simulation playground in the world! Definitely, woke up my sleeping entrepreneurial heart.  ICYDK, I graduated Entrepreneurship at Thames International Business School and most of my mom life, I have been baby-ing my little ventures which includes Lil Dudes Only. Coco was exposed to all things business, since we were always together and I am so glad that we were able to do this together and immerse him to a lot more possibilities.

The Philippine Amusement & Entertainment Corporation (PAEC) is the creator and management team of the highly patronized educational-leisure attractions and venues in the Philippines such as Foodwanderer x Lakbay Museo, Tales of Illumina, Selfielicious, Apogee Events+Lifestyle and Limon MNL. Dream Lab is a 4,000 SQM playground of dreamers where entrepreneurs are born. It showcases different business experimental activities and is composed of 2 cities – DreamVille and Wunderville.

Opening its door to the public on October 14, 2022, I urge you to visit and experience it too! It will not only encourage you to dream and pursue it. But also show you that there is more to the business than just selling. It takes a village to build a dream, too!

What’s in store for you? In each area, one would learn business-related ideals – whether in creating your own linen spray or planting your own produce, the Lab Ninjas are here to assist you in every way. Dream Lab was designed and carefully curated by experts to help reinforce a child’s motor skills and cognitive development especially with toys that would need actions when played. Thus, there are a lot of STEM activities for kids to enjoy. Anyway, Hang on because you are in for a treat and read on the different areas that your get to discover inside Dream Lab.

Here are the foundational agencies required to start your business:

The City Hall is where you will learn how to connect with local authorities and do business with the government agency. By playing the educational interactive activities you will be able to determine the importance of four departments – plumbing, mechanical, electrical and fire department which are all part of the requirements in securing a business permit.

Department of Labor and Employment is where one will learn the responsibilities of both the employers and employees to make sure that there will be a harmonious relationship in your business. There are also fun activities here like magnetic sticks and jumbled letters that will train your child’s mind and body coordination.

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is the one responsible for the registration of your business name. Learn the value of having security seals and codes in your product packaging to protect your own business.

Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is a government agency who is responsible for collecting taxes. Also, you will learn how to prepare a sales journal, purchase journal, disbursement journal, and of course to learn to always pay your taxes properly and on time.

Discover your capabilities and build your own empire with these beaming establishments:

There are more areas for learning and enjoyment here at DreamVille:

Don’t forget to drop by Dream Lab’s Brand Partners. It’s great that Dream Lab included home grown companies that also started with a dream that turned into a reality. Here, dreamers will get to see the behind the scenes. In BaSiMatsi, one can learn how to package vinegar while in Tiny Buds, one can experience preparing an online order.

All of the above mention are included when you purchase the Explore and Engage Dream passes, which just a little differences that you can see below. But when you avail Experience and Escapade Dream passes, you get to enjoy an activity from Dream Dough or from the Mixing Lab. You can also choose to add an activity with an additional fee.

A city within a city. So one of the extra perks when you get to enter the wonderful world of WunderVille. Play, learn and have fun with different games available inside.

Tickets to enter Dream Lab vary and on top of the entrance fee, an additional fee is required if you want to add more activities from Mixing Lab or Dream Dough. Babies 1 year old and below are FREE! 

Dream Lab also has 6 spacious, stylish and superbly designed function halls that can accommodate 30 pax to 200 pax. You can make your celebrations memorable with Dream Lab. Contact their socials or e-mail if you are interested.

Happy to have a place where one can ignite their Entrepreneurial Spirit and hopefully, one day, they can be their own boss and help uplift the lives of our fellow Filipinos by giving them jobs. I hope that one gets the inspiration they need for their brighter tomorrow. Book your dream passes now!

📍 UG Level, Ayala Malls Circuit, Makati City (near Expressions and Bench) Theater Drive, Circuit Makati Hippodromo St. Brgy. Carmona, Makati
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