The micro, small and medium enterprises development (MSMED) Act of 2006 states that an MSME is any micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME), operational in the manufacturing or service sector. A new MSME definition further categorized them based on the value of their individual investment in equipment and the annual turnover of the enterprise. The importance of MSMEs can be gauged from the fact...
Securing funding is, without a doubt, a big relief for any startup business. However, obtaining finances is only the beginning of the adventure. Funds will just push your startup to the next level, which means you will have to work faster in terms of completing more work, meeting deadlines, and taking on more responsibilities. What comes after funding and what are the important things you should...
The biggest concern for any entrepreneur is cost management and planning. Estimating the average costs involved in starting up a business is quite a challenge as numerous factors need to be considered before calculating the average costs involved in starting up a firm. The key to addressing this concern is to determine a budget for a startup business. Our network of seasoned entrepreneurs...
India is now considered as one of the most powerful economic forces in the world. India’s economy has a significant impact on global trade and the majority of the world’s leading developed countries want to establish or strengthen connections with India. India is a popular destination for investors over other major countries, regardless of location, due to its large market base and...
Startups are extremely popular and numerous success stories of startups that blow up the internet continue to emerge from time to time. Over the last few years, a number of people have actually made a lot of money by investing in startup companies. It can be extremely profitable to invest in a startup during the early stages however it is often assumed that investing in a startup is only for...
Mike Markkula was intrigued by Steve Jobs and Wozniak. He realized that the duo had built the first affordable and useful computer for people. In the year 1977, by investing $250,000 in Apple he became its Angel Investor. Angel investing is appealing, but there is a huge risk of losing your money. So, what are the advantages of investing in angels? And how to become an angel investor? Some...
One of the biggest challenges faced by an entrepreneur is to raise adequate funds to keep the business running. While managing other operational aspects of the startup, entrepreneurs also have to look at networking with potential investors, as well as pitch their business idea, strategy, plan of action and convince investors to invest in their business. The whole process of pitching in front of...
A decade ago, to invest in a startup, you were required to possess a lot of money and have a lot of connections. It’s no longer the case, and ordinary investors can now easily participate in interesting startup opportunities through several portals. From an Investor perspective Consider private investors like ‘Angel investors’ and ‘Venture capitalists’ Angel investing: If you are thinking...
Until recently, angel investors, and venture capitalists were the only ones who could invest in businesses. However, the market has become more accessible thanks to recent government reforms, and individuals can now easily invest their money in a potential business. But, how to invest in startup companies is a major concern. This is because not all startups manage to establish a mark in the...
In July 2021, Zomato filed for an initial public offering (IPO), which was 38.2 times oversubscribed, with shares closing 65 percent above the offer price. Zomato was the first unicorn tech company to be listed on a domestic exchange. A whopping return of 1,050 times is estimated by the investor Info Edge. Startup success stories like that of Zomato may make you wonder how to invest in...