A mentoring programme in an organisation should be structured. Through such a programme, the mentee gets to learn from the mentor’s experiences and receive insights on ways to refine personal and professional goals and overcome career challenges
While studies have shown that democratic leadership leads to employee engagement, greater job satisfaction, motivation and commitment, critics say it can result in indecisiveness, lack of direction and conflicting opinions
The inability to manage cash flow and poor budgeting can undo all the hard work. To ensure their businesses thrive in the long term, SME leaders must have these financial skills and more. Read on
The coronavirus outbreak has taught us that upheaval is a given but it is the strength to fall and get up again that differentiates the best from the great, here is how to build a resilient business
International Women’s Day 2023: A McKinsey study has found that companies with a higher proportion of women in leadership positions tend to have better financial performance
A strong, resilient and competitive supply chain will help SMEs meet the needs of customers and ensure the enterprise’s long-term growth and success
From the Russia-Ukraine war to labour shortage, 2023 comes with its set of challenges. Here is a lowdown on what lies ahead and what can be done to minimise supply-chain disruptions
The startup plans to use the raised capital to ramp up its tech stack and double down on the existing product portfolio.
SMEs have limited resources and a cash flow crunch can hamper growth. We have a check-list of the issues and also suggestions to keep that cash flowing, read on
Indian financial institutions have shown maturity by collaborating deeply with the fintech industry and offering their services through an open-banking architecture.
Buyer and user personas are research-based profiles that can offer key insights into developing new products. It is the ability to unearth unique insights that separate profitable businesses from the rest
Budget 2023: SICCI chairman Neil Parekh said he was particularly encouraged by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's announcement of the target of 'Saptarishi' unleashing the potential, green growth, youth power and growth of the financial sector.
Freeloaders are more than just moochers. They can create a toxic work culture that discourages talented and hardworking employees, which, in turn, can paralyse growth
For newsletter marketing to succeed, you must plan content for six months, and publish your newsletter at least every fortnight.
ICICI Bank's net interest income rose 34.6 percent to Rs 16,465 crore from Rs 12,236 crore in the corresponding quarter last year.
You have a social media plan in place ready and also know how to promote business on various platforms but it has to be more than just brand building. A step-by-step guide to making money from social media
If you can engage with your followers and make use of their content for your brand’s social media posts, it will be good from a relationship-building standpoint. But remember to reward them for quality content.
Yes, it is free but that doesn’t mean that business will flow freely once you are on social media. You need to think, plan and define your goals to make a success of it
Earnings data generated by the firm to help NBFCs and insurtechs underwrite loans. The company is looking to get into the used vehicle facilitation market to offer finance options for trucks and LCVs, co-founder and CEO Pranav Goel, has said
Outsourcing HR functions can save time and money, especially as an SME grows. Do a cost-benefit analysis while drawing up the list of tasks you want to outsource and you have a winner
Branded media, if done right, takes the message to the right audience, entertains them as well as influences them. We tell you how
With all the information at hand, the buyer is now more powerful than the seller and businesses need advocates to spread the good word about what they have to offer
If you are one of those people who believe that hard work can take you places, think again. Who you know matters as much or perhaps even more. Put yourself out there—on social media, in meetings and industry bodies, etc—so that people know you and your ideas
The internet offers plenty of options for information reporting, making it easier to share info with customers as well as gather data. Here is how to make the web work for you
Don’t micromanage—toxic managers are bad for productivity. Remote work is for real, learn to live with it. Covid has changed work and employers, too, should reboot, read on to know the dos and don’ts of the new workplace