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Small towns, Big Opportunities

The Merriam Webster dictionary defines a “Start-up” as a: noun, often attributive implying a fledgling business enterprise. A venture that is just birthing and needs …

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Former Cisco exec, others back outstation taxi service firm Gozo Cabs

Outstation taxi service provider Gozo Cabs has raised an undisclosed amount from a bunch of Silicon Valley-based individuals including Prem Jain and Jayan Ramankutty. The …

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Some truths about being an entrepreneur

If you are on the path of being an entrepreneur, you must really know what it is like to be one. A real entrepreneur knows …

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An entrepreneur’s mind

What words can describe the stereotypical entrepreneur? Passionate? Will power? Persistent? Dedicated? Optimistic? Risk taker? Sure do these words sound good for an entrepreneur but …

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The Spirit of Entrepreneurship

One of the characteristics of a person that cannot be taught in work or in life is the entrepreneurial spirit. This spirit is a part …

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The Marketing Process

“The action or business of promoting and selling products or services, including market research and advertising” is given the term ‘marketing’. It plays a critical role in …

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TOP THINGS ANGEL INVESTORS LOOK FOR IN STARTUPS BEFORE INVESTING

Many angels are successful entrepreneurs who have cashed out and now want to help others just starting out. While their expertise may be welcome, you …

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The Think Tank- Amitabh Sinha

I am a serial entrepreneur, I have invested in my own businesses as well as others where I felt I could make a difference to …

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NSDC collaborates with iDreamCareer.com

National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), under the aegis of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India, will be collaborating with iDreamCareer. com, one …

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Angel investment and venture capital

As an entrepreneur, you might wonder the difference between angel investment and venture capital. When the talk of financing your startup rises, you might feel …

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Business tips and success advice

As an entrepreneur, you need to painstakingly learn the importance of heeding the best business advice you could ever possibly get from the world’s best …

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Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethics

A concern to mankind for many years has been social responsibility. But over the last two decades, it has gained immense importance in the business …

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Powerful Ways To Market Your Business

In the early stages of your startup, you may not have wads of cash to spend on marketing. And when budgets are tight, your first …

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Entrepreneurship

“An entrepreneur is an individual who, rather than working as an employee, finds and runs a small business, assuming all the risks and rewards of the venture.” A key …

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Execution of a Strategy Explained in 4 Easy Steps

What is a strategy? A strategy is a way of running your organization. In other words, “It is a method or plan chosen to bring …

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Smart Tips To Manage Your Startup

When the talk of managing a startup arises, it is very beneficial and essential to know yourself as well as your employees well. Inefficient employees …

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The secrets of being a successful Entrepreneur

A myth says that entrepreneurship is all about breakthrough ideas, innovative thinking and God’s grace. One must never measure success at the initial stage. Although …

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How Important is Risk-Taking in a Startup?

A successful entrepreneurship involves taking risks. Most people tend to avoid risks, but those who are brave enough to be risk-takers, have a competitive advantage. …

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7 Mistakes Every Start-up’s Founder Makes

Being a start-up’s founder is burdensome. To find a start-up is like a challenge, yet a rewarding experience. With the tremendous increase in competition, new …

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Clever Ways To Raise Funds

The basic question that comes to one’s mind while thinking of starting a business is “How do I raise funds?” Fund-raising refers to the gathering …

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Union Budget 2017; A kickstarter for startups

Budget 2017 has a lot in store for startups making it easy for a lot of aspiring businessmen to enter the market.  To begin with, the …

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Dedicated verticals come up to service startups

Growth catalyst firm ah! Ventures recently launched The Marketplace, a platform for service providers to offer specific services for startups. Harshad Lahoti, CEO, ah! Ventures …

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Unocoin wallets users can buy Bitcoins using PayUmoney Wallets

Unocoin raised $1.5 million from Blume Ventures, Mumbai Angels and ah! Ventures along with international investors such as Digital Currency Group, Boost VC, Bnk to the …

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Was 2016 truly the year of Indian financial technology services?

This year, Bitcoin startup Unocoin raised a pre-Series A round of $1.5 million from Blume Ventures, Mumbai Angels, ah! Ventures, Digital Currency Group, Boost VC, …

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