Domestic business opportunities
India offers unique opportunities to service oriented businesses based in the West requiring high quality, English speaking manpower. In February 1997 at the Davos summit Bill Gates spoke of India as the "Software super power of the future" and of Indian software engineers as being "the best in the world".
Insuring a car when there is none at all
Anita had purchased a new car on April 29, 1997, with a loan from Bank of America. An agent had taken care of the processing of the loan and insurance of the vehicle. At the time of delivery of the car, the dealer handed over a National Insurance Co Ltd cover note to Anita.
Alcoholic drinks give way to tropical fruit juices
Tropical fruit juices are fast replacing alcoholic drinks, primarily in the USA, one of the world's largest market for such products. Even in Europe, Germany seem to be in the forefront for some of the tropical fruit juice markets.
Protecting business from copycats and imitators
Patenting is not only about basmati or haldi. It is also about protecting your business from imitators and copycats. Pune-based Patent and Trade Mark consultant, Satyawrat S Ponkshe has a unique way of demonstrating what exactly patent means to the layman. He carries around with him a pen which he demonstrates before he lectures on patents.
How to leverage trade shows
One of the keys to successfully working at a trade show is to develop sales strategies for three types of prospects. Increasing numbers of home-based entrepreneurs recognize that trade shows offer one of the most cost-effective, immediate-response methods for marketing and sales.
AISC offers discounted calls and fares to Indian students in Australia
Students going to Australia this summer will have a chance to save on their travel and telecommunication costs. The Australian International Student Card (AISC) will be given free of charge to every student the moment they arrive in the country with an initial A$ 5 worth of free phone time for starters, followed by discounted calls and fares.
