When you’re building a startup, it’s tempting to focus only on online marketing—SEO, social media, email campaigns. But let’s not forget where your first real customers are likely to come from: your local area. People nearby are your first community, first cheerleaders, and often your first buyers. But how do you make a splash offline? […]
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Let’s face it.You’ve just launched your business. Your website looks fresh. Your Instagram feed is aesthetic. You’ve even printed those fancy business cards. But there’s one big problem: zero customers. No testimonials. No case studies. No “word-of-mouth” working its magic. And that leads to a bigger issue—no trust. But here’s the good news: You can
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You’ve just registered your company. That little certificate in your hand feels like a golden ticket to the business world. But what now?Welcome to the first 30 days of your entrepreneurial journey — a thrilling, slightly chaotic, and absolutely crucial chapter. This guide is your post-registration playbook. From setting up systems to building a brand,
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Yes, you can start your business right from your pocket. Introduction: Can You Really Start a Business Without a Laptop? Absolutely. Gone are the days when a bulky laptop and office setup were “must-haves” to launch a business. In today’s digital age, your smartphone is not just a communication device — it’s a full-fledged business
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“We’ve always done it this way.”If this sounds like something your father, uncle, or grandfather says during business discussions, you’re probably part of a traditional family business. But if you’ve ever thought, “What if we build an app for this?” — welcome to the crossroad of legacy and innovation. In this blog, we’ll explore how
From Family Business to Formal Startup: Making the Transition Read More »
Ever had a brilliant idea during a shower or while stuck in traffic and thought, “This could change everything!”?But then what? That’s where most dreams fizzle out—not due to lack of potential, but because we don’t know the next step. Whether it’s a business, startup, app, book, YouTube channel, or even a desi version of
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If you’re starting a business, you’re probably bursting with ideas, passion, and maybe a little caffeine. You’re brainstorming product designs, building your team, pitching investors, and dreaming of that unicorn status. But then—bam! The paperwork hits you. Acronyms like DIN, PAN, and TAN start popping up like boss levels in a video game. What are
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Let’s be honest – launching a startup sounds sexy.The late nights, the pitch decks, the hustle vibes, the “CEO” title in your LinkedIn bio. But reality hits differently. According to global stats (and very visible in our startup ecosystem too), around 90% of startups shut down within the first five years. That’s 9 out of
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So, you’ve built something amazing—a product that solves a real problem. You’ve assembled a passionate team, hustled your way to launch, and now… crickets. Where are the users? Why isn’t the world beating a path to your startup’s door? Chances are, it’s a marketing problem. In the fast-paced startup world, marketing is often misunderstood, undervalued,
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Once upon a time, when someone said “startup,” your brain instantly conjured up images of glass buildings in Bengaluru, pitch decks flying across cafes in Gurgaon, or scooters zooming down the lanes of Hyderabad with food delivery tags. But hold that thought. The next unicorn? It might just emerge from a town where cows still
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