Author: yazdi

Finance, Innovation, Motivations, Social Entrepreneurship, Startups

IMC Inclusive Innovation Awards, 2012

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We are pleased to inform that the IMC Inclusive Innovation Awards, 2012 have now been announced open.

The information for the same is available on IMC Website ( www.imcnet.org).  The Rules and Regulations and the Form for Application are attached for ready reference.

The Award for the Winner is an amount of Rs 20 Lakhs, in a form considered appropriate by the Jury.  In addition, Certificates will be presented to those who are short listed for Q & A Session with the Jury.

We do look forward to your sending nominations/spreading information.

Yours Sincerely,
Arvind Pradhan
Director General
Motivations

9 Keys to Business and Career Success

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9 Beliefs of Remarkably Successful People

The most successful people in business approach their work differently than most. See how they think–and why it works.

I’m fortunate enough to know a number of remarkably successful people. Regardless of industry or profession, they all share the same perspectives and beliefs.

And they act on those beliefs:

1. Time doesn’t fill me. I fill time.

2. The people around me are the people I chose.

3. I have never paid my dues.

4. Experience is irrelevant. Accomplishments are everything.

5. Failure is something I accomplish; it doesn’t just happen to me.

6. Volunteers always win.

7. As long as I’m paid well, it’s all good.

8. People who pay me always have the right to tell me what to do.

9. The extra mile is a vast, unpopulated wasteland.

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Business Plans, Finance, Social Entrepreneurship

Clean Technology Project Assistance

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No.J.20012/212003-CT

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS CLEAN TECHNOLOGY DIVISION

Project proposals are invited for financial assistance by the Ministry of Environment and Forests for the Financial Year 2012-13 under the Central Sector Plan Scheme on “Development and Promotion of Clean Technology and Waste Minimisation Strategies” for those projects whose primary research has already been completed and are ready for Pilot scale demonstration research on innovative technologies in the areas of highly polluting categories of industries. Main objective of the demonstration research projects is to standardize the data obtained after primary research to develop and demonstrate the suitability of the prototype and to study the feasibility of the technology in the Indian environmental conditions both from economic and scientific points of view. The purpose of the scheme is to assist primarily the Small and Medium Scale units which may not have access to the clean technology end the requisite technical expertise to achieve waste minimization.

Ten copies of the proposal complete in all respect and duly recommended by the Head of the Institutions may be submitted by the Research Institutions, both public and private, Registered Companies, Apex Industry Bodies /statutory bodies under Central or State Government in the field of R&D/Extension, with proven track record of having tie-up/collaboration with industries/consortiums of industries etc. The proposal should be related to 17 categories of highly polluting industries identified by the Central Pollution Control Board. However, projects related to common treatment facilities and infrastructure may also be considered. The nature of proposals supported should conform to the objectives of the Scheme and aim at development of a new or improved product resulting in prototype development and ending with demonstration In commercial environment, or development of a new or improved process resulting in establishment of process knowhow, development of process equipment and demonstration of yield, efficacy, energy and material savings/recovery, conservation of resources and waste minimization, environmental benefits etc.

The details of the Scheme and the format for application may be accessed at http://www.envfor.nic.in, by clicking at ‘Divisions’ below ‘about the Ministry’ and further clicking at ‘Clean Technology ‘Division.

For further details please contact: Dr. M. Salahuddin, Director (SE), Clean Technology Division Ministry of Environment and Forests, Room No, 743, Paryavaran Bhawan, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi — 110 003, Tel: 011-24364595 (Tele Fax)

E-mail: m.salahuddin.nic.in

Web Site: www.envfor.nic.in

Last Date for Submission of Proposals: 20°’ July, 2012

Finance, News, Startups

Angel Funding in India

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YourNest

invests in businesses built on vibrant, new ideas. We, at YourNest, provide value to the first generation entrepreneur through mentoring, coaching, and business process development. The start-up team is often bereft of support in this competitive world. As an Indian Early stage fund focussed on Angel investments, YourNest offers support, constant guidance, handholding, expertise in business strategy, and access to a wide network for entrepreneurial growth – besides funds. As a significant player in the Angel Funding eco-system in India, YourNest has already designed and tested systems and processes that can be easily replicated across start-ups for a quicker time to market and agile decision making.

Fund Objectives

  • To invest, as an Angel Fund, at an early stage, in the opportunities opened-up by the explosive growth in entrepreneurial activities in India.
  • Maximise returns by enabling portfolio companies of the Angel Fund to build scale and create value.
  • Focus on building a diversified portfolio of fast growing unlisted start-up companies which –
    – are attempting path-breaking use of technology or
    – have an innovative business model or
    – build on a scalable & SMART Idea or
    – represent an emerging sector.
  • Operate a balanced, long-term, venture capital fund focussed on Angel or Early Stage investment in India.
  • Hold significant minority stake to extend collaborative support for ventures’ growth.
  • Mitigate risk associated with Early Stage investing by identifying successfully incubated ideas led by promising entrepreneurial teams that are ready with a Go-To-Market plan.

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Education, Motivations, Startups

Why Startups Fail

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An entrepreneur recently asked me why startups fail. Startups fail because they run out of money. You’re probably thinking, “Tell me something I don’t already know!” Read on and you’ll see that statement is deceptive in its simplicity

This post is based both on my experience as an investor and as entrepreneur (when I’ve boot-strapped and venture-funded). The following are the key reasons :

  1. They spend too much on sales and marketing before they’re ready.
  2. The market outpaces the startup’s ability to execute.
  3. The market takes too long to develop. 
  4. Risky Business

It’s not just how fast you run the race that matters. It’s how fast the race is run. When it comes to startups, speed wins. But if you’re still early, don’t increase your burn and overspend on sales and marketing before you’re ready. Sometimes you have to slow down to speed up.

Click Here for some great learning experience from David Feinleib

Motivations

What the most successful people do before breakfast

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Mornings are a great time for getting things done. You’re less likely to be interrupted than you are later in the day. Your supply of willpower is fresh after a good night’s sleep. That makes it possible to turn personal priorities like exercise or strategic thinking into reality.

But if you’ve got big goals–and a chaotic a.m. schedule–how can you make over your mornings to make these goals happen?

Because I write about time management frequently, I’ve gotten to see hundreds of calendars and schedules over the years. From studying people’s morning habits, I’ve learned that getting the most out of this time is a five-part process. Follow these steps, though, and you’re on your way to building morning habits that stick.

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Marketing, Motivations

Crafting an Elevator Pitch

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Introducing Your Company Quickly and Compellingly

(Also known as an Elevator Speech or Elevator Statement)

You’ve just bumped into a former client at the airport. After exchanging pleasantries, he asks you what your new company does.

You open your mouth, and then pause. Where on earth do you start? Then, as you try to organize your thoughts, his flight is called, and he’s on his way.

If you’d been better prepared, you’re sure that he’d have stayed long enough to schedule a meeting.

This is one situation where it helps to have an “elevator pitch.” This is a short, pre-prepared speech that explains what your organization does, clearly and succinctly.

In this article, we’ll explore situations where these are useful, and we’ll look at how to craft an effective elevator pitch.

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News

Digital Sharing

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kleeto is founded with the vision of simplifying your paper management and ultimately reduce the usage of paper to the bare minimum working towards a greener world.

Consider the number of documents you have in your possession that are, to a large degree irreplaceable: sale deeds, insurance policies, merit certificates, Income Tax documents, degree certificates and medical records among other things; and the kind of risk they are exposed to every day: loss, theft, termites, dust, moisture

Botheration required for replacing even the so-called replaceable documents is worth a lot of your precious time and mindshare.

With kleeto, you can rest assured by giving these documents where they will be stored with the utmost standards of security, indexed for easy access within seconds and delivered to your address on demand.