Small Enterprise India

06/06/2024

Optimising Supply Chain Management: Key Strategies for Small Business Success in Today’s Dynamic Market

Supply Chain Management (SCM) is the comprehensive process of managing the flow of goods and services from the initial stages of production to the delivery of the final product to consumers. It involves the coordination and management of various activities, including sourcing raw materials, production, inventory management, logistics, and delivery. The primary goal of SCM is to create the best product at the most efficient cost, ensuring customer satisfaction and business profitability.

https://smallenterpriseindia.com/2024/05/27/optimising-supply-chain-management-key-strategies-for-small-business-success-in-todays-dynamic-market/

06/06/2024

Mastering Marketing and Sales: Strategies for MSME Success

In today’s highly competitive business environment, small businesses need robust marketing and sales strategies to thrive. Effective marketing and sales are crucial for reaching target audiences, building a strong brand, and driving revenue growth. This comprehensive guide explores key strategies and techniques small businesses can leverage to excel in marketing and sales.

https://smallenterpriseindia.com/2024/06/04/mastering-marketing-and-sales-strategies-for-msme-success/

23/01/2024

INFLUENCER MARKETING EVOLUTION: NAVIGATING COLLABORATION FOR SMALL BUSINESSES

In the ever-shifting digital marketing landscape, influencer marketing emerges as a transformative force for small businesses, facilitating connections with their target audience and fostering effective engagement. As we delve into the subtle shifts within influencer marketing strategies; our mission is crystal clear: to equip small businesses with impactful insights, empowering them to harness the full potential of this dynamic trend.

https://smallenterpriseindia.com/2024/01/16/influencer-marketing-evolution-navigating-collaboration-for-small-businesses/

23/01/2024

Pinnacle of Inspiration: Recap of The AEONIAN NATIONAL STARTUP DAY 2024 Webinar

National Startup Day, 16 January 2024 – a day etched in the history of Indian entrepreneurship. In a symphony of insights, achievements, and collaborative wisdom, The AEONIAN proudly presents a recap of the transformative National Startup Day Webinar 2024. A convergence of industry titans, innovative startups, and expert speakers, this webinar propelled the entrepreneurial spirit to new heights. Join us on a journey of inspiration as we revisit the pivotal moments and unparalleled knowledge shared by our esteemed speakers and the dynamic audience of 100+ startups.

Watch Webinar Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dj-nZNcJL5I&t=415s

13/11/2023

May success, prosperity, and good fortune follow you in every endeavor you embark on. Happy Diwali to all!

09/09/2023

10/08/2023

SaaSUMMIT'23 - Future tech for SMEs
11 August'23
Bangalore International Hotel,
High Grounds, Crescent Road,
Bengaluru

Welcome to the SaaSummit’23, Bangalore. A first-of-its-kind in-person SaaS conference for SMEs, where you can network and learn about the latest SaaS tools, ...

26/02/2023

FINNOVATE: FinTech for SMEs Concluded with a Positive Impact

A Big Thank you to all who attended FINNOVATE: FinTech for SMEs-Bengaluru. The event has provided great learning on the importance of FinTech in business and a perfect platform for Banks and Fintech companies and expert speakers to share their views on the financial transactions of the future. FinTech is here to stay. If SMEs are looking to scale up their business, embrace FinTech!
We thank our partners who made this event a possibility - Associate partner FKCCI - Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce & Industry of Karnataka Chamber of Commerce & Industries (FKCCI), Gold Sponsor HSBC, Business Management Partner Tally Solutions Pvt Ltd, FinTech Partner SafexPay, Associate Partner IDFC FIRST Bank, Imaging Partner Canon Digital Imaging Solutions Partners, Business Insurance Partner SBI General Insurance Life, F&B Partner Amande Patisserie, and SME Growth Partner Wadhwani Foundation.

Look out for FINNOVATE: FinTech for SMEs next in your city - Stay tuned, we shall announce the dates soon.

29/01/2023

FINNOVATE: FinTech for SMEs

The financial technology (FinTech) field grew and developed rapidly as a response to the financial problems we face, from making financial information more accessible to addressing the lack of financial inclusion in various countries. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in particular, can benefit from the digital solutions offered by FinTech. For instance, FinTech offers e-payment and bookkeeping services that SMEs can take advantage of.

But most of all, FinTech can provide business financing solutions for SMEs. The growth of any small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is dependent on the health of their finances, especially on having the appropriate funding. Certain business models within FinTech, such as peer-to-peer (P2P) lending, can be an alternative source for SME working capital loans.

Fintechs provide a new method for SMEs to avoid traditional banking and financial management by creating easy-to-use technologies. Fintech can facilitate SME lending, making it easier for SMEs to receive capital investments. More than half of SME credit applications are currently abandoned, either because they are rejected or because they are too complicated. By providing simple business lending for SMEs, fintech can help SMEs with the capital investment they need for expansion or to keep their operation afloat. The problems related to traditional business lending for SMEs have only gotten worse during the coronavirus pandemic, but thankfully fintech has stepped up to fill the void.

The event will provide a unique platform to connect and engage with FinTech Solution providers and other small businesses, helping you rebound and flourish in 2023 and beyond.

REGISTER NOW: https://smallenterpriseindia.com/small-enterprise-finnovate/

04/12/2022

Brought to you by FKCCI - Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce & Industry, Bangalore and supported by MSME DFO, Govt of India, Small Enterprise India Digital Transformation Drive event will be conducted on 9th Dec'22. The event is Powered by Resulticks and Chipster Technologies Plugin Alliance, an initiative by Intel Corporation and Society for Innovation & Entrepreneurship -SINE IIT Bombay and the various SME communities in Karnataka.

Kindly join us to leverage the digital transformation process from industry speakers on the latest technology needs for SMEs. We look forward to seeing you at the FKCCI auditorium.

Date: 9th Dec'22
Venue: FKCCI, KG Road, Bengaluru
Time: 9.30 am - 2.00 pm

Join us - REGISTER NOW: mhttps://lnkd.in/gj4aE-mi

26/11/2022

Small Enterprise Digital Transformation Drive 30 City SME roadshow series was kickstarted from Mumbai on 19th Nov’22 at NSE, BKC. A technology roadshow where Small businesses, Tech, and Innovation Collide! The event brought together some of the best tech brands, marketers, technology providers, mentors, innovators, and evangelists looking to set the pace in our advanced world of technology.

Despite potentially tremendous benefits, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) lag in digital transformation. Emerging technologies, as diverse as they are, offer a range of applications for them to improve performance and overcome the size-related limitations they face in doing business. However, SMEs must be better prepared, and the stakes are high.

Next in Bangalore on 9th December’22 - Be prepared to be inspired, amazed, and educated on how these evolving technologies will impact your business for greater growth.
Thanks to all partners, Mentors, ecosystem partners, and SME communities who made this event happen.

26/11/2022

SMALL ENTERPRISE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION DRIVE - BANGALORE
9th Dec'22, FKCCI.

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION – It’s more than a buzzword for SMEs. Digitization is no longer an option, it’s a necessity. It helps business owners to start thinking out of the box by challenging the status quo and experimenting.

Powered by Resulticks a brand that helps companies transform the business of communications with real-time customer engagement and deliver outstanding results, the event is also supported by FKCCI - Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce & Industry, Presenting Partner, a 106-year-old Chamber, FKCCI stands at 3000+ direct members and more than 250000 indirect members drawn from all sectors of Trade, Commerce and Industry, spread over Karnataka, including 26 District Chambers of Commerce and 135 Trade Industry Associations. With over a century of service in commerce and industry, the FKCCI stands as one of the five foremost chambers in the country, apart from being the oldest parent chamber of any state in India, Chipster Technologies an Industry 4.0 solution provider with a complete solution to monitor your machine performance from your Smart Phones, Tally Solutions Pvt Ltd the leading ERP Partner that brings you the best business management experience, Plugin Alliance, founded by Intel Corporation & IIT Bombay, a platform that brings together key stakeholders of the ecosystem to drive sustainable, inclusive, innovation-led growth by making industries & supply chains intelligent – provides a great opportunity for SMEs to know more about the nuances of Digital Transformation and take your company to the next level, Aspire Consulting, the Knowledge Partner, a division of Small Enterprise India’s consulting service for MSMEs gives you access to our business consulting Experts specializes in Banking & Finance, Technology, Logistics & Supply Chain, Business Insurance, Legal Compliances, GST, Marketing, HR, Entrepreneurship, and Mentoring.
CITY: Bengaluru
DATE: 09 December 2022
VENUE: FKCCI, Federation House, KG Road, Bengaluru

REGISTER NOW: https://lnkd.in/gj4aE-mi

28/09/2022

SMALL ENTERPRISE INDIA COLLABORATED WITH PLUGIN ALLIANCE

We, at Aspire AEONIAN (Aspire Media Pvt Ltd) - Publishers of Small Enterprise India (for SMEs), are thankful for the recognition that we received from Plugin Alliance, founded by Intel Corporation and Society for Innovation & Entrepreneurship -SINE IIT Bombay, as a platform since 2009, educating MSMEs to help their businesses grow.

Plugin Alliance is the first-of-its-kind industry technology alliance in India for enterprises and MSMEs to accelerate and scale emerging technology solutions. The vision is to provide an open collaborative framework for the ecosystem to nurture innovation and accelerate the adoption of smart industry solutions enhancing global competitiveness.

Small Enterprise India portal and the monthly magazine Small Enterprise, preserve the lineage of providing information and knowledge that facilitate informed business decisions for the MSME community.

We are honoured to be a part of this initiative and we are sure this platform will benefit MSMEs and enable them to connect with the ecosystem.

For more information about our Plugin Alliance, do visit - https://www.plugin.org.in/

22/09/2022

*THE LAZY CUSTOMER MODEL*
Have you noticed that most start-ups today are solving problems that ease the lives of their customers? From ordering a cab to your doorstep to software that can automate all tasks, businesses are making our (customers) lives faster, easier, safer, and simpler. Your business needs to work so much harder to serve its customers. It means that you need to do the heavy lifting so that your customers have it easier.

Remember *“A lazy customer is beneficial to your business”*. It allows you to control the direction and density of your customer interaction. It hence is in your hand to decide how hard you are willing to work to help this lazy customer.
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15/09/2022

How Spending on E-Learning and Professional Training Varies

According to the Statista Global Consumer Survey, emerging markets had the highest shares of people who had spent money on e-learning or other professional trainings in the twelve months prior to the 2021-22 survey. In India, Brazil and China as well as Mexico, the number was around half of the online adult population or even exceeded it. In India, 69 percent of urban Indians said they had recently spent money in this way.

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This chart shows the share of respondents in selected countries who have spent money on online training and other courses in 2021-2022 (in percent).

07/09/2022

RESPONDING TO COMPETITION

With The Rise in MSMEs, There Has Been a Constant Rise in Competition as well.

Understand Your Competitors
To Understand the Competition in The Market, A Deeper Understanding of What the Customers Want and The Response They Have for The Product Can Give a Proper Indication.

Study Your Competitor’s Strengths and Weaknesses and How the Consumers Would React to The Changes Brought Forth by Them.
The Key Is to Get Inside Your Competitor’s Mind and Look at The Situation from Their Angle.

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26/08/2022

RETAINING THE BEST EMPLOYEES
It is critical to prioritize the retention of your top staff. Keeping your best employees these days is difficult. The workplace is changing, and job-hopping is popular among millennials. As a result, employers who want to succeed in finding and employing excellent job prospects must utilize new, inventive recruiting tactics to attract top young talent.
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Companies prioritize employee retention since replacing employees, especially effective ones, takes time and money. Having brilliant workers leave your firm might pressure current employees who mus…

25/08/2022

AI & AUTOMATION DELIVER GREATER CX IN A DIGITAL WORLD

In the now Digital age, size has seized to remain that critical. Instead, agility has emerged as a key determinant of success. How fast an enterprise can learn and respond to market changes in a highly digital economy, pretty much decides the momentum of gains it stands to make. AI is said to effectively replace humans in jobs, which machines can do faster, more accurately, and at a fraction of the cost. When dealing with an enormous quantum of structured and unstructured data, AI enables a machine to simulate human behaviour by rapidly expanding the rate of computation of complex problems. With AI, intelligent systems can perform any complex task like a human, but at far greater speed and in a fraction of the time.

The goal of Machine Learning is to allow machines to automatically learn & progressively get smarter from past data without explicit programming each time, to provide more updated and accurate output, on the fly. Machines are “trained” to learn a specific task & to detect patterns and trends to automatically update the results. Even minor shifts in consumer behaviour get monitored and responded to, without human intervention.

A combination of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies together empower rapid end-to-end business process automation and accelerate digital transformation, helping brands to achieve their goal of enhancing CX – much better and faster.

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In the erstwhile Industrial era of the 70-80s, organization size was a very important factor for growth. How large the company is made a huge difference to their fortunes and growth prospects. In t…

15/08/2022

THE FREEDOM OF BEING AN ENTREPRENEUR

Happy Independence Day India

Today, We Celebrate 75 Years Of Freedom
India’s Journey Has Become A Great Example Of An Impressive Growth Story.

The Next Global Economic Powerhouse Has The Third-Largest Start-Up Ecosystem In The World.

Aspire Media Wishes You A Happy 75 Years Of Freedom

Small Enterprise India
Invest In Yourself. Enjoy The Journey!

EVERYONE WANTS FREEDOM, BUT NOT EVERYONE IS WILLING TO PAY THEIR DUES TO ATTAIN IT. FREEDOM COMES AT A PRICE.IF YOU WANT THE FREEDOM TO DO THE WORK YOU LOVE,...

06/07/2022

Watch the Video on the International MSME DAY webinar, held on 27 June 2022.

THE POWER OF SMALL: UNLOCKING THE POTENTIAL OF MSMEs

A Big Thank You to all attendees. Sincere thanks to all our distinguished speakers : Rachana Bhusari , VP & Listing Head, NSE, Ms.K.Saraswati, Secretary General, Madras Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Ajay Thakur, Head SME & Startups, BSE SME , R.Gopinath Rao Rao, Dy.Director, MSME DI, and Rajesh Setia, CEO & Director, TESTPAN INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED India Pvt. Ltd, SEBA'21 SME Award winner, who represented the Indian MSME Community, and all those who made this webinar a Grand Success.

Watch Video: https://lnkd.in/dQqEHasv

Small Enterprise International MSME Day 2022Small Enterprise India celebrated the International MSME Day on 27 June 2022.Micro, small and medium-sized enterp...