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  • 8: Ep 008 - Alka Karnani - Director Money Plant

    8: Ep 008 - Alka Karnani - Director Money Plant
    2022/07/26
    Personal finance is a topic that is hotly discussed. Yet, what happens when you start your own small-scale personal finance consultancy? 
    How do you stand tall amid other well-established organizations? 
    How do you distinguish your brand from other bigger ones? 
    And if you are a woman leader running this company, there are often biases that you face in the market – so, how do you navigate such issues? Hear the story of Alka Karnani, Director of Kolkata-based Money Plant, on how her personal motive of empowering women financially led her to pursue a certification in the field and then launch her own personal finance consultancy.
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    19 分
  • 7: Ep 007 - Seema Baid - Co-founder, Herbice India

    7: Ep 007 - Seema Baid - Co-founder, Herbice India
    2022/07/13
    The popularity of herbal products has exploded over the past decade, and especially during the pandemic time. So, if you are in a business that makes products that are already being sold by other bigger brands, how do you ensure your business also grows? How do you break apart from the clutter in the market especially when your resources as an SME are limited? Here’s the playbook revealed by Seema Baid, the co-founder of the organic herbal brand, Herbice India who prides their brand’s success on dedicated product R&D along with sustaining intimate customer relationship. 
    Other gems she shares through the episode are:
    • Importance of finding the right business partner
    • Educating customers to differentiate from competition
    • One’s network becomes one’s net-worth
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    20 分
  • 6: Ep 006 - Pranay Goyal - Director, Hajare Sales Pvt. Ltd.

    6: Ep 006 - Pranay Goyal - Director, Hajare Sales Pvt. Ltd.
    2022/05/24
    Siliguri-based electrical trade manufacturer, Pranay Goyal reveals his secret to the consistent growth his company has seen in the past decade:
    "Our strength is in the fact that our workforce comprises over 90% women. Our work requires dedication, and we have observed that women are meticulous with their work compared to men."
    Key points covered in the episode that make the story of Hajare Sales Pvt. Ltd. so inspiring:
    - Growing from a 5-member team to over 100-members now, mostly employing women staff
    - Overcoming challenges as a business located in a remote Indian town
    - Innovating to fulfill the need of the hour by inventing a mobile sanitizer box
    - Keeping staff employed and motivated through the pandemic
    - Focusing on product utility over cosmetic perfection
    If this episode inspires you, share it with other small business owners too. 
    If you know of a business that is doing something different and challenging, the status quo, nominate them for Tally MSME Honors at 
    https://tallysolutions.com/msme-honours/
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    16 分
  • 5: Ep 005 - Kishore Chhabra - Director of Rock Engines Pvt. Ltd.

    5: Ep 005 - Kishore Chhabra - Director of Rock Engines Pvt. Ltd.
    2022/05/10
    “You should have a vision board, and whatever thoughts come to you about what you want to achieve and what you dream about, should be posted on this board. And then, the complete modus operandi should be decided for it along with the time required to set it in motion.” This idea by Kishore Chhabra, Director of Rock Engines Pvt. Ltd., has ensured that their company continues to make inventive home-grown products in India. He not only religiously implements this himself but has also codified it in his team.
    Rock Engines is a company based in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh and they are the pioneers in the patents of oil-changing machine lubricants. Tune in to know how profitability, design invention, and eco-friendly products have remained at the core of their organizational goals.
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    11 分
  • 4: Ep 004 - Parthiban Ramaswamy, Managing Director of Fisher Pumps Pvt. Ltd

    4: Ep 004 - Parthiban Ramaswamy, Managing Director of Fisher Pumps Pvt. Ltd
    2022/04/17
    Nothing can stop an idea the time for which has come. Parthiban Ramaswamy, the Managing Director of Coimbatore-based Fisher Pumps Pvt. Ltd exemplifies this. 
    During the peak of the pandemic, he was driven to devise a solution that would help healthcare workers who were on the frontlines. Using his engineering expertise, he was able to develop a new-age air-purifying respirator. As soon as it was launched, the product was able to carve its distinction in the market for protective gear meant for doctors.
    Listen to the podcast to know how his company has been able to sustain the market demand even in times when COVID concerns have largely taken a backstep.
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    15 分
  • 3: Ep 003 - Prabudh Mishra, founder of Vanproz Agrovet

    3: Ep 003 - Prabudh Mishra, founder of Vanproz Agrovet
    2022/04/03
    What does it take to be a first-generation entrepreneur, especially in a business line that is not very popularly spoken about, like plant biotechnology? 
    Discover the journey of scientist-turned-entrepreneur Prabudh Mishra, founder of Vanproz Agrovet in Bangalore, who transformed the way farmers do business and has enabled them to earn up to 70% higher profits. 
    He is a visionary leading the company’s growth by data-backed decisions and has engineered new income opportunities for farmers, while battling distribution challenges, cracking optimal pricing, and planning much ahead.
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    16 分
  • 2: Ep 002 - Sumithra Foods founders - Ruchi Mandal & Shravan Roy

    2: Ep 002 - Sumithra Foods founders - Ruchi Mandal & Shravan Roy
    2022/03/20
    Ever thought about what building a business with superfoods requires? 
    Heard of Bihar's staple snack called makhana? 
    Sumithra Foods founders, Ruchi & Shravan talk about their entrepreneurial journey, why they left their well-cushioned engineering jobs for creating a business with makhana, and how their organization supports the employment of the local community. 
    Fun fact: 85% of the world’s makhana (a.k.a. lotus seeds/fox nuts) production happens in India with a majority coming from the eastern state, Bihar.
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    12 分
  • 1: Ep 001 - Malavika Varadan, Managing Director - The Hive

    1: Ep 001 - Malavika Varadan, Managing Director - The Hive
    2022/03/04
    Leading the growth of any creative arts business requires innovation and an immense amount of grit. But leading the growth of a performing arts company and establishing it as a lucrative business opportunity while competing with our on-demand entertainment giants begs for a different level of business transformation and perseverance. 
    This women’s day, we speak with Malavika Varadan, Managing Director at The Hive in Dubai, on how her company has withstood the test of the pandemic and has evolved into an empowering space loved by many.
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    18 分