The annual Union Budget has brought a cheer for startups and the small and medium enterprise sector as a whole. Here is what the Union Budget had in store for the MSME sector and startups. Extension of tax holidays for startups Boosting the Startup India program of the government, the Finance Minister proposed the extension…
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Takeaways from the Union Budget 2017
No service charge on online ticket booking: For rail travelers, there is good news as the Finance Minister announced no service charge to be levied on ticket bookings done through IRCTC website. The Finance Minister Mr. Arun Jaitley presented the fourth budget by the Narendra Modi government and the first since the demonetization drive. With…
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Startups React to the 2017-18 Budget!
In the backdrop of demonetization and with polls due in five states there were lot of expectation from the 17-18 the Budget. Ultimately, it turned out to be in line with the government’s vision and policies. Our start ups leaders are decoding several announcements of the budget that impacting them directly and indirectly. Says Piyush…
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5 DIY Ideas for Startup PR Activities
In the last article, we told you how PR can help propel your early stage business. Having said that, hiring PR agencies does not have to be your only solution. You can do your own PR and save those extra coins for rainy days. Here are some ways in which you can do it yourself:…
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5 lessons to learn about entrepreneurship from Malala Yousafzai
Words fail to describe the essence of this young girl. At an age where most of her counterparts are still figuring out what they want to do, Malala has set an example for all. Not only that, she’s also now known for being a social entrepreneur with her organization, the Malala Fund which works on…
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5 Reasons to start young
Old habits die hard, and values learned young stick around. The one advice that all successful entrepreneurs have is that it’s never too late to start. Having said that, it’s never too early to start either. Even if it’s just owning a blog or a Facebook page, a little goes a long way in starting…
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