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Just in:   • Sensex closes flat; capital goods stocks gain  • EU regulators seek tax transparency from cos  • Yamaha's Chennai plant to be operational by 2014  • Govt revises MDA scheme to push exports  • Singapore's exports fall again in third quarter  Last updated: 24 May, 2013   Indian economy hit by high inflation, slowing growth Gyanendra Kumar Keshri | 28 Dec, 2011 Even though India performed better than most emerging economies despite the global economic slowdown and the Eurozone crisis, 2011 for it was largely marked by a phenomenon which no country desires -- slowing growth with high inflation.     Read more.... Textile Ministry targets USD 32 bn of exports in 2011-12 SME Times News Bureau | 27 Dec, 2011 The Indian Textiles Industry has an overwhelming presence in the economic life of the country. Textiles sector contributes 14% of industrial production, 4% of GDP and 10.63% of country’s export earnings. It provides direct employment to over 35 million people, which includes a substantial number of SC/ ST, and women. The Textiles sector is the second largest provider of employment after agriculture.     Read more.... 2011 - Year of tech, tweets, tablets and telecom Prasanto K. Roy | 27 Dec, 2011 The year Steve Jobs died was a busy one for global tech -- the rise of the iPad, the spread of pay-as-you-go cloud services and the turmoil in the smartphone market with iPhone and Android knocking out RIM BlackBerry and Nokia.    Read more.... Exports held out despite slowdown but 2012 outlook cloudy Gyanendra Kumar Keshri | 27 Dec, 2011 Despite the global downturn and major fluctuation in the value of the rupee, India's merchandise exports logged a robust rise during 2011 with experts attributing this to the government's focus on product and market diversification.    Read more.... Is Indian handloom dying a slow death? Nivedita Sharma | 14 Dec, 2011 Their handspun silks and cottons are sold for thousands and sometimes hundreds of thousands of rupees and top names endorse their products. But the humble hands that weave classy, elegant fabrics that the world admires are living in penury.    Read more.... Five reasons why India can't censor the Internet Prasanto K. Roy | 13 Dec, 2011 In just 24 hours, in the Facebook alumni group of St Stephen's College, Communications Minister Kapil Sibal's ratings crashed faster than that of US President Barack Obama or what former telecom minister A. Raja, now in judicial custody over second generation (2G) spectrum case, ever had.    Read more.... India's myopic politicians derail reforms Amulya Ganguli | 10 Dec, 2011 India is passing through a dystopian nightmare. The scene is as gloomy as it can possibly be. High inflation, low investment, falling growth rate and a widening gap between the rich and the poor, as testified by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), have been compounded by the government's policy paralysis which has been diagnosed by an unnamed Congress minister as a symptom of Parkinson's disease.    Read more.... FDI in Multi Brand Retail - (Feature) Dhiraj Singh | 05 Dec, 2011 The Government has decided to allow Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) upto 51% in multi brand retail.     Read more.... Cost effective CSR initiatives for SMEs Roland Poitevin | 05 Dec, 2011 Corporate Social Responsibility or CSR activities are an integral part of any professional organization.    Read more.... Top 5 tips for a small business start-up Dr. Mark D. Yates | 29 Nov, 2011 Economists are gracing our TV screens and newspapers proclaiming that the current economic downturn has finally bottomed out, and that we are about to turn the corner of the current credit crunch.    Read more.... More global firms eye Indian construction equipment market Fakir Balaji | 28 Nov, 2011 More and more global firms are keen to enter the fledgling Indian ECE market through subsidiaries or joint ventures to cash in on the opportunities in the booming infrastructure sector, industry experts said.    Read more.... Pakistani traders do brisk business at IITF Rohit Vaid | 21 Nov, 2011 Traditional cotton textiles with embroidery, aromatic spices and handicrafts are among a wide array of goods that have emerged as huge hits for the Pakistani contingent at the annual India International Trade Fair (IITF) as they reported brisk sales even during the business days.    Read more.... Who is robbing parliament's dignity? Sudip Mazumdar | 15 Nov, 2011 As the peoples' uprising against a venal political class in India shows no signs of abating, a strange din is evident in some debates and comments.     Read more.... Export plan necessary for SMEs to make overseas gains David Parks | 14 Nov, 2011 Developing an export plan is a crucial step for exporters, both small and large enterprises, to maintain a high growth rate. Going by the significant presence of SMEs in the Indian export sector    Read more.... Innovation: Changing the Indian MSME Landscape Virbhadra Singh, Minister MSME* | 05 Nov, 2011 Innovation is the key factor, given the current global scenario, the only way that Indian Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) can remain competitive is by adopting innovation as a key business strategy.The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises has taken several initiatives to encourage MSMEs to continuously innovate in terms of creation of new products, new processes and new services.     Read more.... Will India be the next Dubai? PR Newswire | 03 Nov, 2011 In line with its increasing economic might over the past two decades, India has recently begun foraying into the tall buildings market, with Mumbai leading the way and other metropolitan cities like Hyderabad, Bangalore and Delhi following suit.    Read more.... 3 summits in a month: Manmohan set for intense global diplomacy Manish Chand | 01 Nov, 2011 Taming the international financial crisis, evolving an East Asia architecture and infusing new energy into South Asian integration -- Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has an action-packed November as he heads to three multilateral summits, juggling different regions and agendas.     Read more.... Now real estate sector needs reform Vinod Behl | 31 Oct, 2011 The Supreme Court ruling banning real estate transactions on the basis of power of attorney and making sale deed compulsory for property sale is a welcome step that will make secondary market transactions fool-proof.    Read more.... 7 steps to creating a successful SME marketing plan Robert L Moment | 25 Oct, 2011 SME marketing is all about determining the needs of your target market and then providing solutions to meet those needs.    Read more.... India-Pakistan ties: More than good looks needed Amulya Ganguli | 25 Oct, 2011 Every new initiative to improve India-Pakistan relations generates a faint stirring of hope.    Read more.... Blogging and Small Business Marketing Karen Scharf | 18 Oct, 2011 Blogging is an excellent way to supplement your small business marketing. However, there is a great deal of confusion about exactly what role the blog plays in small business marketing and how it helps you to make money.    Read more.... NIESBUD- Developing Entrepreneurial Culture Ruby Thind Sharma | 14 Oct, 2011 NIESBUD is one among several Institutions functioning under the Ministry of MSME.    Read more.... Reinventing Mobility – The Automotive Industry in India Press Information Bureau | 11 Oct, 2011 India has come a long way from the days when the automotive industry in India was characterized by limited choice, old technology, obsolete designs and endless waiting period to be a proud owner of a vehicle.     Read more.... Export marketing: Money pit or golden egg? Kylie Hargreaves | 11 Oct, 2011 Many export businesses make the mistake of focusing their business plans and efforts on creating the "best" product or service they can in the hope that the offering will then "sell itself".    Read more.... Technical textiles : a sunrise sector Rita Menon | 30 Sep, 2011 Technical Textiles is the sunrise sector of the textile industry in India, with a current market size of Rs 57,000 crores and a growth rate poised to take off from the present 11%, to almost 20% during the 12th Five Year Plan. India has all that it takes to harness this technology oriented sector, and provides a huge opportunity, both as an investment destination, and as a robust market for technical textiles.    Read more.... Tourism in India : An Overview Samir Sinha | 27 Sep, 2011 Tourism is recognized as a powerful engine for economic growth and employment generation. The tourism sector is the largest service industry in the country, its importance lies in being an instrument for economic development and employment generation, particularly in the remote parts of the country.     Read more.... Let us reduce greed to stop corruption Anil K. Rajvanshi | 26 Sep, 2011 Anna Hazare broke his 12-day fast on Aug 28 amid great jubilation at the Ramlila Maidan and elsewhere in the country. Most of the media and some of his associates called it a major victory for fighting corruption while others termed it a shallow one and a circus with no promise of a strong Jan Lokpal Bill in sight. The truth lies somewhere in between.    Read more.... India's quest for South-South cooperation Sameer Pushp | 22 Sep, 2011 Global economic recession and instability that we witnessed recently has given rise the need to forge new mutually beneficial business partnerships which will ultimately act as engine of economic growth and socio-economic development. The older alliances and cooperation seems to be withering out and failing to meet the need of the changing times. The quest for the exploration of the newer paradigm led to the birth of an idea called South-South Cooperation (S-S Cooperation) - it’s about the tremendous force of solidarity, which can help overcome even the biggest challenges confronting the world.    Read more.... A simple guide to selecting and registering a domain name Manish Dalal | 19 Sep, 2011 An Internet presence has become essential to promote your business.    Read more.... Ozone Day - An entrepreneur must know Kalpana Palkhiwala | 16 Sep, 2011 Every year September 16th is celebrated as the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer.    Read more.... Market study fundamentals Patrick O Connor | 13 Sep, 2011 Market studies are performed to evaluate real estate market conditions with regard to an existing or proposed property. The focus of a market study details competition within the submarket, the strength or weakness of the submarket. Also, market study indications that the submarket will continue to improve or weaken and how the existing or proposed subject property is likely to perform within the submarket.    Read more.... Marketing and management Forest | 13 Sep, 2011 Ever since Arthur (Red) Motley's insightful description of marketing, it is now common knowledge that marketing is a common place process which goes on not    Read more.... The top 10 reasons your online marketing fails Dr. Keith Webb | 06 Sep, 2011 Internet marketing, online marketing, e-marketing and web marketing are just the same terms to describe the use of the internet in marketing and promoting your products, services or business.    Read more.... PM's Dhaka visit to bring new deals Rahul Dass | 06 Sep, 2011 Accompanied by five chief ministers, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh travels to Bangladesh Tuesday on a visit that experts in both countries believe will transform ties between the neighbours and take relations to a new trajectory.    Read more.... Promoting growth of MSMEs through tool rooms PIB Features | 30 Aug, 2011 In today’s fast paced global business scenario, technology has become more vital than ever before. Its development and absorption are the key ingredients for the overall economic development of a nation.    Read more.... Materials Handling Middle East poised for strong edition this month SME Times News Bureau | 23 Aug, 2011 Materials Handling Middle East 2011, which will take place this month in Dubai, is poised for a strong edition.    Read more.... Textile Sector - A Powerul Means of Inclusive Growth SME Times News Bureau | 23 Aug, 2011 The textile sector, which is second largest employer after agriculture and accounts for 2% of the GDP, is a powerful means of inclusive growth in the country.    Read more.... Forget .coms, your name alone can be an internet address James Jose | 16 Aug, 2011 Forget confusing web addresses! Soon if you just type SBI on your browser you can to go to the web site of the State Bank of India or by merely typing SpiceJet, the airline's portal opens before you -- no .com, .net, .in, .org or .edu.    Read more.... Indian entrepreneurs, get your act right Mohita Nagpal | 16 Aug, 2011 The combination of acting and business is unusual. All of us have a pretty broad background in business. A couple of us have worked in business... one is an accountant. Besides, we have all done additional training.    Read more.... Constant rate hikes have further burdened realty industry Vinod Behl | 09 Aug, 2011 It is a matter of concern that credit growth, both for home loans and on the exposure to real estate developers, has hit a speed breaker due to repeated interest rate hikes. Industry statistics show the growth rate of loans to developers came down from 43 percent in January to just 11 percent in May this year.    Read more.... Protecting your SMB customer - How can you help? Ajay Goel | 08 Aug, 2011 The relationship between a customer and partner has been traditionally that of a seller and customer, wherein the partner used to provide solutions and service support, in some cases.    Read more.... MSME enhancing growth and development of leather sector S. K. Basu | 02 Aug, 2011 The Indian Leather Industry occupies a place of prominence in the Indian economy in view of its substantial export earnings, employment generation and growth.    Read more.... Tips to successful small business marketing Rolando Valdes | 02 Aug, 2011 If you own a small business then I am sure you will want to get the best small business marketing than you can have for it.    Read more.... Govt. needs to look beyond monetary reforms Writuparna Kakati | 26 Jul, 2011 As feared but expected widely, the Reserve Bank has hiked its policy rates again today. With headline inflation remaining consistently above the 9 percent mark since December, 2010, the move was nothing but expected by marketers, analysts, bankers and the industry alike.    Read more.... India-Bangladesh border 'haats' reopen - after 40 years R.R. Kharmujai | 26 Jul, 2011 Meghalaya resident Tengrak Ch Marak grew up on stories about his father's trading days at the 'haats' on the border with what was then East Pakistan. Those markets have reopened after 40 years, throwing up huge opportunities for trans-border commerce for people like him in India and his counterparts in Bangladesh.    Read more.... Impact of social media on SMEs Andrew McCauley | 19 Jul, 2011 As technology advances and effect the business environment, small business strategy has taken on a whole new meaning. In the past small business strategy was focused on the growth of local businesses and looking for clientele in a very small area of coverage.    Read more.... Successful brand marketing strategies for internet marketers Linda Saville Trempe | 19 Jul, 2011 What are brand marketing strategies and how can implementing brand marketing strategies help an online business? Just like a bricks and mortar business, an online business also needs to suggest a positive image to the customer. Regardless of what many people believe, branding is much more than creating a company logo and using a specific color theme. Brand marketing strategies have to include the purpose, focus and image of the business.    Read more.... Online marketing scams and how to spot them Linda Saville Trempe | 12 Jul, 2011 There are multiple online scams just as there are also many reputable online marketing programs. Just as with anything we choose to become involved in, caution should be exercised. So how do we spot online scams? What are some of the factors we need to look for to help us spot online scams?    Read more.... Getting craftspeople connected to mainstream fashion Madhusree Chatterjee | 11 Jul, 2011 Indigenous craftspeople in India are getting connected with the mainstream fashion industry through a crafts and design revolution.     Read more.... Marketing strategy for small & medium enterprises (SMEs) Rita Sharma | 05 Jul, 2011 Pressures of brand and budget have somewhat marred the marketing success of SMEs.    Read more.... SMEs - ways to counter phishing? Rita Sharma | 28 Jun, 2011 Phishing attacks on SMEs have increased recently as most of them do not have potential IT division and the technology to tackle the cybercrimes.    Read more.... Email marketing - tips for writing a good business email Rita Sharma | 28 Jun, 2011 Email messages are like technology mingled with creativity. Use of simple yet powerful words in a Business E-mail can persuade your customers to buy the product, can help you build a long lasting relationship with clients, and can create your image in the market.    Read more.... Entrepreneurial & managerial support for SMEs through incubators PIB Features | 14 Jun, 2011 Recognizing the importance of micro and small enterprises, which constitute an important segment of Indian economy in terms of their contribution to country’s industrial production, exports, employment and creation of entrepreneurial base, the Central and state Governments have been implementing several schemes and programmes for promotion and development of these enterprises.    Read more.... Feasible cluster development model - a perspective for development of MSEs Sanjeev Chawla | 14 Jun, 2011 As far as competitiveness of products of Indian MSEs vis-à-vis cheaper imported products is concerned, strong clusters based on common viewpoint and common work-plan may be the practical solution.    Read more.... Convincing your boss on an effective small business marketing plan Namrata Kath Hazarika | 03 Jun, 2011 Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are the ones faced with immense constraints when it comes to accessing finance, due to which SME owners usually show reluctance to part his or her hard-earned money into a new marketing idea.    Read more.... The power of marketing intelligence Onesimus Smith | 31 May, 2011 Marketing intelligence (MI), according to Cornish, is defined as "the process of acquiring and analyzing information in order to understand the market (both existing and potential customers); to determine the current and future needs and preferences, attitudes and behavior of the market; and to assess changes in the business environment that may affect the size and nature of the market in the future."    Read more.... Logistics management, supply chain solutions and their advantages Mike Arthur | 31 May, 2011 Efficient logistics management goes a long way in determining the strong positioning and marketing of the products in the industry. The company in turn earns a positive name and win applauds and appreciation from clients and customers.    Read more.... Guerrilla tip: build a small business website Jaime Lim | 24 May, 2011 As a guerrilla small business entrepreneur, you explore every possible media to constantly keep your small business in front of your target niche market. Using brochures, t-shirts,    Read more.... Business analyst for the small business Mrlee | 24 May, 2011 The small business holder can profit just as intensely from a business analyst as a large corporation. There may be time when the business analyst sees the big picture when thesmall business holder can only see the stand line. The new small business may not     Read more.... How learning basic bookkeeping could boost your small business Andrew Montecillo | 17 May, 2011 Bookkeeping can be learned easily either in a physical university or online. It helps to know the numbers and have the basic knowledge of debits and credits.    Read more.... Converting clicks to customers Manish Dalal | 04 May, 2011 The Internet today has become a powerful tool for businesses to influence their customers and market their businesses irrespective of their size and market reach.    Read more.... Time to go green for Indian SMEs Writuparna Kakati | 03 May, 2011 The environment trend has been around and it is the best time for our SMEs (Small and Medium Businesses) to go green. As the problems of global warming gaining urgency, a massive number of companies, both small and large, from all over the world are showing interest to implement a green strategy into their business to address climate change.    Read more.... Common Internet marketing mistakes small businesses make Michael Rey | 03 May, 2011 Owning and operating a small business is very unpredictable and competitive. So, it is very important for small business owners to apply efficient     Read more.... Towards transparent transactions in realty industry Vinod Behl | 04 May, 2011 The recent announcement by the Confederation of Real Estate Developers Association of India (Credai), the apex body of builders, to impose a code of conduct on some 10,000-odd members to bring in transparency in real estate transactions is a welcome step.    Read more.... Generating maximum inquiries through B2B portals Moonis Rehman | 20 Apr, 2011 B2B portals have emerged as a viable option to do business online in a much cheaper and cost-effective way.    Read more.... Clusters development – a tool for sustainable growth of MSEs Sanjeev Chawla | 14 Apr, 2011 Clusters are regional agglomerations of Micro and Small Enterprises including other stakeholders, having common challenges, common bottlenecks, common opportunities, common developmental agenda    Read more.... 'Business case' for corporate social responsibility Manish Desai | 12 Apr, 2011 Over the past several decades, the Tatas have established Trusts, which enabled setting up of institutions like the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and the Tata Institute for Fundamental Research    Read more.... Tips before you decide on doing business online Moonis Rehman | 06 Apr, 2011 Doing business online is indeed a cost-effective way to promote and expand your business.    Read more.... Regulation only way to weed out graft in realty sector Vinod Behl | 05 Apr, 2011 A recent survey by a global consultancy, dubbing the real estate sector in India as most corrupt, has come as a shocker for industry captains struggling to improve the tainted image of the sector. Even Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said black money in realty was an unfortunate reality.    Read more.... Finding new customers - a big challenge before SMEs Shubhajit Chakraborty | 22 Mar, 2011 A planned promotion and effective marketing strategy is the key to success for any business.    Read more.... Industrial output and growth: challenges, interventions and prospects Sameer Pushp | 18 Mar, 2011 The Indian economy in value term is the 12th largest; it is the fourth largest by purchasing power parity (PPP) and second fastest growth wise    Read more.... 'Indian SMBs don’t act until It’s too late' SME Times News Bureau | 15 Mar, 2011 According to a survey findings, half of the Indian SMBs that have implemented disaster preparedness plans did so after experiencing an outage and/ or data loss.    Read more.... Flexi HR policies make working attractive for women Arpana | 08 Mar, 2011 Flexi working hours, childcare facilities at the office, working from home and understanding husbands. Women professionals are moving up the corporate ranks and managing home as well with aplomb, thanks to changing human resource policies and supportive spouses.    Read more.... Familiarising with import export business Vivien Tierney | 07 Mar, 2011 No country can survive without importing and exporting things. The import export business is thus a valuable business instrument that helps nations deal with each other and improve mutual economies. Buying from another country is an import whereas selling to a country is an export transaction.    Read more.... Business leadership skills: setting priorities Marcy Amaro | 07 Mar, 2011 Have you ever wondered why some people seem to always be on top of the world? They are always smiling, their hair is never out of place, they have time for coffee between board meetings, and yet, they are always at the top of the leader boards in their department. How do they do it?     Read more.... The evolution of LED and beyond Rajeev Singh | 07 Mar, 2011 The lighting industry was a witness to the sudden emergence of solid-state light source, which saw its best in the form of light-emitting diode (LED).     Read more.... Finding small business idea that works Asep Onde | 01 Mar, 2011 Starting a small business can be frightening and requires plenty of careful planning. There are many small business ideas which can be beneficial as well as economical.    Read more.... Beware of hidden costs in your small business Maryjean Howe | 01 Mar, 2011 Obvious costs are usually planned for. However, hidden costs will drain your money and time without your knowledge. These costs in fact are not hidden, but get overlooked when you factor in the major expenses. If you are aware of the hidden costs, you can avoid unpleasant surprises. Besides, small business costs can be reduced to a certain extent by managing the hidden costs.    Read more.... Hopes and aspirations at a small town fair Vidya Bhushan Arora | 21 Feb, 2011 The whole atmosphere seemed to be charged with enthusiasm and hope at the small town fair.    Read more.... Things required to be done to make your small business successful William Smith | 14 Feb, 2011 Many of the people think they are not meant for regular employment and do not want to work under any boss. It is very much possible that these people may not be of sound financial background and they may want to get ahead with Small business and gradually    Read more.... Essential management principles for every small business Mel Luigs | 08 Feb, 2011 The success or failure of the vast majority of all small businesses has little to do with the desire, marketing scheme or the great idea that created the business.     Read more.... Small business bookkeeping: make your small business big Alvis Brazma | 08 Feb, 2011 Bookkeeping is such a task that requires accuracy and extra attention of the person who is performing it.     Read more.... Risks, rewards of abandoning wired access for Wi-Fi in enterprise Shalendra Singh | 31 Jan, 2011 A wired network has long been considered a standard feature in any organization, big or SME, offering speed, reliability and security that could not be matched by any wireless solution.     Read more.... Rate hike - why RBI is wrong again? Writuparna Kakati | 25 Jan, 2011 As expected, the RBI has finally gone for more monetary tightening on Tuesday, raising its short-term lending and borrowing rates by 25 basis points - a move to rein in rising inflation but which could further slow down the nation's sluggish industrial growth, as experts believe.    Read more.... BOOK REVIEW - And the Award for Best SME of the Year Goes to... Writuparna Kakati | 25 Jan, 2011 The Book 'And the Award for Best SME of the Year Goes to...' explores this aspect. Packed up with information, skills and approaches, this book could certainly be a hands-on guide foe CEOs running a small business in India.    Read more.... Indian cos will benefit from defence offsets policy Vivek Lall | 24 Jan, 2011 India's rising economic capacity has enabled the funding of its defence modernisation capabilities over the past two decades and as one of the largest global military spenders, the country has the third-largest defence procurement budget in Asia.    Read more.... New & innovative schemes for tech devpt of MSMEs Uday Kumar Varma | 22 Jan, 2011 The Ministry has been implementing various schemes for the promotion and development of MSMEs.    Read more.... Image Matters: Why a business email address is important Manish Dalal | 21 Jan, 2011 E-mail has undoubtedly emerged as one of the most popular communication mediums online and it has revolutionized how businesses interact and transact with each other.    Read more.... What's different about small business marketing strategies? Scott Ewart | 18 Jan, 2011 Small business marketing strategies are a breed of their own, and not something that can be easily or effectively spun off of the marketing plans of huge, multi-national corporations. The plans for smaller businesses, and especially home based ventures, are relatively unique to this business type.    Read more.... Building a successful small business Kendrick Ayers | 18 Jan, 2011 Owning and maintaining a very successful small business can have its challenges but if you know what you are doing, everything can really work out great for you. There are many helpful tips that you should learn, if you are the owner of a small business and then by learning about these tips you should have the ability to have a very secure and profitable future.    Read more.... Planning - the key success factor in export business SME Times News Bureau | 17 Jan, 2011 Operating an export business is exciting, adventurous, and financially rewarding. At the same time, it is full of challenges and risks.     Read more.... Key to success in small business - dynamic leadership Chris Call | 11 Jan, 2011 Every small business owner starts out with the dream of watching his small business grow until it is no longer small. Every small business leader is looking for ways to make his small business more successful.     Read more.... What awaits Indian exporters in 2011? Writuparna Kakati | 05 Jan, 2011 It seemed that as 2010 began, everywhere we looked there was recovery. Indian exporters, after hit hard by the previous year's storm, were looking forward to better times, a lot of which they have really seen later throughout the year.    Read more.... 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