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    Yoga Wear | Secrets for choosing the right yoga clothes

    Stretchable fabrics enhance yoga postures •• The main objective of choosing the right yoga wear is so you can just forget about it during yoga practice. At dawn, when the rest of the world is still and quiet, I reserve special yoga-time for a series of gentle Art of Living Yoga asanas, pranayamas (yoga breathing […]

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    Govt hikes funding for start-ups, Flipkart invests more in Myntra

    Photo: iStock What to watch out for: • Flipkart invests another Rs.338 crore in its fashion portal Myntra: In an attempt to boost its leadership position in the fashion segment, Flipkart has infused Rs.338 crore into online fashion store Myntra. The fresh funds come at a time when Myntra’s nearest rival, Rocket Internet-backed Jabong, is […]

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    China Calls for FBI Cooperation in Internet Security, Counter-Terrorism

    China wants to have deeper Internet security and anti-terrorism cooperation with the United States, China’s public security minister told the visiting director of the FBI, state news agency Xinhua said. Meeting in Beijing, the minister, Guo Shengkun, told James B. Comey that China was willing to enhance strategic mutual trust and the respect of each […]

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    Five-fold hike in govt budget for funding startups

    In the 2016-17 financial year, the government will provide seed capital to 50-80 new ventures with funding ranging from Rs.50 lakh to Rs.1 crore per company. Photo: Priyanka Parashar/Mint New Delhi: A five-fold hike has been made by the government in its budget for funding startups in the next fiscal, a move which is in […]

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    10 Essential Building Blocks for Successful Businesses

    There are so many things that go into building a successful business. Each business can arrange those building blocks differently. But there are some essential elements that should go into every business plan. Here, members of the small business community share some essential building blocks for successful businesses. Understand the Importance of Logos for Business […]

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    Checklist for Finding a Small Business Mentor

    Having a business mentor can really help you advance your goals and avoid some common business mistakes. But not just any mentor will do. Finding a small business mentor that meets all of the requirements listed below can ensure that you find someone who is going to be helpful and relevant to your business. Tips […]

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    Best Gadget Gifts for Geeks, Top Picks for 2015

    Tech gadgets can make great gifts for business partners, clients, and tech savvy team members. And with plenty of new innovations being released each year, there are lots of new gadgets to choose from for the people on your 2015 holiday gift list. For the really tech savvy geeks on your holiday shopping list, check […]

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    Top Business Movies for Entrepreneurs this Holiday Season

    One of the newest business movies for entrepreneurs, “Joy” premiered in theaters on Christmas Day. The film, starring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert DeNiro, details the life of entrepreneur Joy Mangano, inventor of the Miracle Mop. The movie tells Mangano’s story as a struggling single mom who builds a business empire with her knack for products that eventually […]

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    How to Improve Inventory Tracking: 5 Solutions for Small Businesses

    Being mobile is an absolute essential for small business entrepreneurs who need the flexibility to run their businesses from just about anywhere. This flexibility can come easily if your business deals with virtual services, like consulting. But if your company provides a physical sales product, you can’t escape the need to track inventory. Enterprise-level inventory tracking […]

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    5 Awesome Tools for Small Businesses in 2016

    Still managing projects with a Google Doc, tracking billable hours in an endless Excel chart, or juggling human resource benefits yourself? In 2016, resolve to put an end to the madness. From straightforward accounting solutions to intuitive social media management tools, these five apps empower small business and entrepreneurs to do more with less. Ready to […]

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    List of Themes for eCommerce Sites

    From merchant accounts to product images, product descriptions, add-on apps and possible integration with your existing website and back-end systems, there are a lot of details to stay on top of when you build an eCommerce site for your small business. Interestingly however, one of the most critical decisions you need to make is what […]