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There are more than a thousand great productivity apps available for smartphones, some Android ones which we have covered previously but this post is going to be of particular interest because we’re going to talk about great Android apps that may be mighty useful for Indian Entrepreneurs. Mind you, the utility of these apps can [...]

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The 6 ‘I’s of Innovation!

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What is the first thing that comes to your mind when posed with the question “What is Innovation”? Some would say that innovation is something new and useful; some would say that something that solves the problem in the most efficient manner is an innovation; some others would say that something …

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Bulk International SMSes banned by TRAI – Now what?

by Arun Prabhudesai

After the TRAI’s directive to introduce stringent fines on Telecom Operators as well as marketers, Spam calls and SMSes to Indian mobile subscribers have definitely reduced. If the earlier frequency of such smses were 10 a day, it has come down to probably 2 or 3 a day. Though, the problem of Pesky messages did [...]

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How some start-ups used innovative methods to promote themselves?

by Dr Vikram Venkateswaran
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After last week’s article on ‘Why some starts up survive while most fail’, some of you had written to me to elaborate on point number 5, i.e:- Innovative promotional strategies used. Well it is difficult to capture all this in an article as this topic would require an entire book, but still it got …

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HP Vayu – Potentially Revolutionary Cheap Internet on TV device!

by Arun Prabhudesai
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Aakash is history – There is another device in the making that may prove to be more revolutionary than Ultra Cheap Aakash. According to ToI story researchers at HP have created a mass internet access device that enables people access internet content on even the most basic TV sets and manage all screen operations using [...]

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Accounting Outsourcing for Startups/SMEs – Answer to Weak Financial Management

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For Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) who wish to create a niche for themselves in today’s competitive market, it is imperative to keep a track of their day-to-day transactions and financial events. Businesses where the accounts section is always at the backdrop & does not receive enough managerial efforts frequently face financial crunches. …

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Why some startups survive while most fail?

by Dr Vikram Venkateswaran
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In the 1950’s 8 employees of the famed Shockley Semiconductor got into dispute with William Shockley. The employees left and formed Fairchild Semi-conductors. The process repeated many time over with these former employees forming more than 65 companies in less than 20 years. This phenomenon was referred to as the ‘Silicon Startups’ and the location [...]

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Yahoo Stars: Well implemented Celebrity updates aggregator!

by Arun Prabhudesai
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The Twitters and Facebook’s and Google Plusses of the world have made one thing simple – Fans can follow their celebrities first hand. However, in last 2 years many celebrities have joined multiple platforms making it difficult to follow your favorite celebrities on a single platform. Yahoo has come to rescue and made it …

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100% FDI allowed in LLP firms – Guidelines soon!

by Arun Prabhudesai
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In 2008, Government introduced Limited Liability Partnership firms to be formed in India. Globally, LLPs are one of the most popular way to form a company, however, in India it is not taken off as was expected. In short, LLP is a sort of firm that combines the benefits of a Private Limited Company …

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Why market research is a sheer waste of time?

by Dr Vikram Venkateswaran
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Market research is one of the activities that most brands indulge in regularly. But more often than not it has been proven that is a waste of time. Now most of you reading this would be finding it difficult to believe above statement, after all brands spend Crores of rupees in this activity. All …

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Indian Govt. proposes Free Medicine for all!

by Arun Prabhudesai
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I happened to read a report that appeared in ToI yesterday which says that Indian Government is considering Free Medicine for all initiative, especially for poor and needy people. This scheme will be offered through Public Hospitals and health facilities across the country. Prima Facie, this is an excellent initiative if Government is able …

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Top 5 great tools to have for a paperless office!

by Kaushambi
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While many are in the rush to turn their offices from physical to virtual, there are some of us who may still be bound by an office with a real address. But in order to make the most of your office, the best way is to go paperless. Here are some tools you should use [...]

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Floating colony for startup entrepreneurs [Novel Idea?]

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Starting a startup is becoming easier and easier nowadays, with cloud computing eliminating the need for a physical server farm. But what hasn’t become easier, is relocating your startup to Silicon Valley if an entrepreneur from outside the US tries to do so. As usual, technology has progressed far faster than immigration legislation. Indeed, …

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Top 5 myths that entrepreneurs need to re-think!

by Kaushambi
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Over the years, as many entrepreneurs have hit the jackpot of fame and success, there are certain glamorous associations that have become attached with the image of being an entrepreneur. But the reality is far from that. Entrepreneurship is difficult – Most entrepreneurs need to grind it out the hard way. It requires huge amount [...]

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Indian Ecommerce Startups & their travails with Ruthless Indian payment gateway providers!

by Arun Prabhudesai
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Arun’s Note: I got this email in my inbox today from an entrepreneur detailing out his frustrations regarding the how ecommerce startups are at mercy of Indian Payment Gateway providers – This is not the first time I have heard and more or less most early stage startups are experiencing this kind of frustration! I [...]

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