I assume all startups gather here , right ?

Every entrepreneur has a unique need & that's Finance. There is One organization providing Finance to entrepreneurs , that is BYST.

Bharatiya Yuwa Shakti…

Pondering new start-up and new business of your own , may be  you are tired of your job / boss.  They say , people dont quit bad companies , they quit bad bosses. Hence very few % of start-ups are formed out of desperation or  doing something of your own , or your friend made fortune out it , so lets give a shot.  My take on this is ,one need niche , niche and niche.. Dont re-invent wheel , rather join other start-up ( Hope you find like minded people and partners) Or wait till you really…

Life is about what you like.

4 Hobbyist Entrepreneurs from Pune shared their passionate story of pursuing their dreams and creating a business around their hobbies. Sparkpluggers Innovation Lab hosted a stellar chai-pe-charcha with Hobby Entrepreneurs from Pune. The entrepreneurs shared their story of pursuing their hobbies, the challenges they faced and the story of convincing people around them to pursue their dreams. The discussion was hosted at MuziClub Baner, an apt…

I know I am talking about a different subject  than typical subjects like startups, trainings etc.

But ultimately why everyone is here for, business , right ?

Whether you call it a profit making venture or an NGO , ultimately everyone has some goals and want some means to…

1. Bad hiring and poor shareholders agreement between co-founders  >It was always challenging to get best talent attracted to start-ups , hence we land up making quick calls on getting resources from MNCs and top companies without checking their knowledge background , technical tests , references.  Good side note; don’t hire your best friend for your start-up :). Always ensure you have solid shareholder agreement between co-founders, ensure exit scenarios and ensure what-if,…

Most startups start with the founder wearing wearing every hat in the company. If it needs done, you are the one who does it. 

But as your business grows from a one-person outfit to 5 to 10 to 20, then adds turnover, it becomes impossible for one person to oversee everything. That is especially true when it comes to your money. Hiring a finance professional allows you to delegate the management of your finances to a qualified expert so that you can focus on…

Dear entrepreneur,

No value for time

I have had two extreme experiences of ‘value of time’ recently. In one of the start-up community, I have offered one hour of introductory consulting meeting time for free. One entrepreneur took my appointment for this free session. I went at the meeting venue as always before time. The entrepreneur didn’t show up on time, hence I made a phone call. The entrepreneur told me that he was busy in the meeting and just finished his meeting. I…

Dear entrepreneur,

Idea marketing model for entrepreneurs

1. I – Initiate your idea
2. D – Define your idea
3. E – Explain your idea
4. A – Act on your idea

Steps for M2I2 – is ‘Marketing Ideas for Idea Marketing’.

1. All of us are IGMs – ‘Idea Generating Machines’. We need a filtering mechanism to…

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