India is recognized as a startup hub and such initiatives encourage innovation across sectors. January 16 is marked as National startup day with a motto to encourage the spirit of entrepreneurship and promote the achievements of Indian startups. It is also commemorated to provide a platform for start-up entrepreneurs to discuss innovation for India’s youth and their contribution to the…
TI Lending, India’s first digital lending solution for SMEs, announced the disbursement of loans totalling more than INR 500 million to SMEs and MSMEs in the country within six months of its launch. TI Lending is an exclusive digital loan solution initiative by TradeIndia.com, India’s largest B2B marketplace. TradeIndia.com has collaborated with leading lending platforms like ICICI Bank, Mintifi, Indifi,…
As a Business Mentor and Coach, I often meet business owners who struggle with setting and/ or achieving their Business Goals. The result – business owners start thinking that business goals just do not work for them or that they do not need to set business goals in the first place! Today, let us talk about why we struggle with our…
Running a small business can be difficult. It would help if you managed several things at once; sometimes, burning the candle at both ends isn’t enough. However, this is where technology comes in to help. Small business owners can simplify their work and achieve better results without breaking the bank, thanks to the vast applications of technology. Technology can help…
Small Enterprise India, had caught up with a few of the Startups during the Headstart’22 event and had an insight into their successful journey. Excerpts from our interview with Sravan Appana, CEO & Cofounder, iGowise Mobility Pvt. Ltd Brief intro about you and the company, your team, and your journey so far. We are entrepreneurial engineers and innovators with a keen business…
Small Enterprise India, had caught up with a few of the Startups during the Headstart’22 event and had an insight into their successful journey. Excerpts from our interview with Ashok Magadum, Founder & CEO, Vidarka Technologies Pvt Ltd. Brief intro about you and the company, your team, and your journey so far. I am Ashok Magadum with 21+ years of IT industry experience…
If you own a small business, technology can be a great help. Apps such as Mint and Credit Karma allow users to plan their finances and make smart decisions, while Mailchimp provides a single platform for marketing and customer relationships. Small business associations are great resources for small business owners and can help them navigate the ever-altering world of technology.…
The Agri-integrated supply chain and finance platform, Ayekart Fintech celebrates two years of its establishment in the country. Founded in December 2020, the start-up aimed to empower traditional businesses by digitizing their operations, assisting in finance, and providing value-added services. The platform started its pilot operations in June 2021, and further commercially rolled out its services in September 2021. It…
Small Enterprise India, had caught up with a few of the Startups during the Headstart’22 event and had an insight into their successful journey. Excerpts from our interview with Payal Jain, CEO & Co-Founder, Funngro Brief intro about you and the company, your team, and your journey so far. Funngro as the name suggests – Fun N Grow. We are making it…
SIDBI organized an Investor Connect event which was attended by over 150 representatives of various Alternative Investment Funds, Commercial Banks and NBFCs were present. The event was organized to disseminate information about the Fund of Funds for Start-ups (FFS) and the newly launched Credit Guarantee Scheme for Start-ups (CGSS). Small Industries Development Bank of India (“SIDBI”), the principal financial institution engaged in…