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Meet IAS Officer Who Scored AIR 57 In UPSC While Working Full-Time With RBI

Success Story of Yashni Nagarajan
Success Story of Yashni Nagarajan

When Colin Powell said, “A dream does not become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination, and hard work”, many people did agree with him. Human beings love to dream about their career, ambitions, and a lot more other things that they aspire to achieve in their lives.

Okay, so coming back to reality, we live in a society where we like to get things done instantly! Instant food, instant replies, food or grocery delivery in under 10 minutes, instant emails, and instant results. We all are guilty of instant gratification. But truth to be told, every good thing takes time and the best and the most valuable thing in life come from working hard to achieve them. An IAS officer Yashni Nagarajan is the leading example of that.

Yashni Nagarajan cracked the UPSC exam and bagged the All India Rank 57 in 2019. Union Public Service Commission or UPSC as it is popularly known is one of the most prestigious and difficult administrative service examinations in India. Lakhs of students prepare for this exam for years, before appearing for it from all over the country. But only a few aspirants clear the examination which is followed by a face-to-face interview that is equally famous for their high level of difficulty.

Yashni Nagarajan cleared her exam in her fourth attempt while working full-time and the reason behind her success was her excellent time management skills. What are the factors that contributed to making her journey successful? Let’s find out:

1. Education & Family Support Played a Crucial Role

Most people underestimate the quality of education in central government schools; there are students like Yashni Nagarajan who prove them wrong. She completed her schooling at Kendriya Vidyalaya, Naharlagun. She enrolled herself in the National Institute of Engineering, Yupia in 2014 and completed her B.Tech in EEE with flying colours.

Her father Thangavel Nagarajan is a retired state PWD engineer and her mother is a retired superintendent of the Itanagar branch at Gauhati High Court Registry. Both of them have been supported throughout her journey.

2. Worked Hard on Weekdays, Studied Harder on Weekends

Yashni believed that if you are working on weekdays, you will have to study on weekends. During her journey, Yashni used to study for 4 to 5 hours dedicatedly every day, while on weekends she used to study the whole day. Studying on weekends strengthens your preparation. And with the right time management skills, you can manage to take out 4-5 hours for studies every day.

3. Choose What You Excel At

Yashni cleared the UPSC exam on her fourth attempt. She failed in her first three attempts but took them as lessons of wisdom.  She shares that in her initial attempt, she chose Geography as an optional subject under the influence of other people. However, she changed the subject later on when noticed that she excel in another subject.

Yashni says that you should choose a subject of your choice so that you can read it with full interest. You will read about it and try to gain in-depth knowledge only if you like the subject. An optional subject plays an important role in the UPSC exam as it helps to score better marks.

4. One Piece of Advice for Other Aspirants

One important piece of advice that Yashni gives to all UPSC aspirants is that Essay and Ethics are two subjects in which they can score the highest. Therefore, it’s very important to give importance to these subjects. She says that though it is difficult to prepare for UPSC while having a full-time job, it is beneficial too! Along with gaining experience, you also master time-management skills. She says, “You will feel less stressed even if you don’t qualify UPSC. And because you already have a job, you don’t worry much about your career. You can become an IAS or IPS officer with hard work and better time management.”

So, if you want to enhance your learning, prepare for a competitive exam, or want to pursue that management course that you have been eyeing for a couple of months- go for it. The story of Yashni Nagarajan is full of inspiration and testimony that hard work, dedication, and excellent time management skills can help you achieve your professional and personal goals.

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7 Best Tips You Should Consider Before Investing In Mutual Funds

7 Best Tips You Should Consider Before Investing In Mutual Funds
7 Best Tips You Should Consider Before Investing In Mutual Funds

Summary: Mutual Funds are one of the most popular tools of investment in India. A collection of bonds, stocks, assets, and money market instruments come with many benefits.

Warren Buffett once said, “Risk comes from not knowing what you are doing.” And when it comes to investment his words stand true. When you know how the market works, what kind of risk it involves, and know the essential tips and tricks of the same, you can become a good investor.

For beginners, Mutual Funds are the safest option to start investing in the market. Mutual Funds enable an investor with limited capital to make investments in various schemes like SIPs with as little as Rs. 100 or Rs. 500 to generate better earnings.

A mutual fund is an investment scheme made up of a pool of money collected from many investors to invest in various securities. The fund manager then uses these funds by investing them to purchase various securities including gold, stocks, bonds, etc. Each mutual fund will have a certain objective and different returns.

Before you decide to invest in mutual funds, follow these 7 tips that will help you to make a better decision in investing your money:

1. Read About Mutual Funds & Its Benefits

The new age investors believe in making passive income by making their idle money work for them. However, very few understand its true meaning and how to make the most of it. Many individuals are aware of the benefits that come along with investing in the stock market. But very few know that routing such investments through mutual funds would prove to be more effective.

Hence, you need to read as much as it is possible about Mutual Funds and how they work. What are the benefits and how you can reduce the risk that comes along with investments in just one asset category?

You can also take help from a wealth creator. He or she can help you in making investment decisions, just like a business coach helps you in taking critical decisions related to your business.

2. Learn about types of Mutual Funds

Mutual funds are segregated into distinct categories by asset class. They are divided into stocks, bonds, and cash, and then furthermore based on their style, objective, or strategy. There are three types of Mutual Funds in India:

a). Equity: High on both risk and potential returns, these investment schemes are the favorite of seasoned traders. However, beginners and investors with a low appetite for risk are cautioned before investing in any equity-oriented Mutual Funds.

b). Debt Mutual Funds: If you are risk-averse but want great returns on your investment, debt mutual funds are suitable for you. These fund schemes mostly invest in debt instruments like government bonds, corporate bonds, etc.

c). Balanced Mutual Funds: Also known as hybrid funds, this type of investment put money both in stocks and bonds. Its diversified nature provides balance and a perfect blend of both risk and rewards in terms of investments.

3. Find Your Objective

Before you decide to invest in mutual funds, you must know your objective. For instance, you can invest in equity funds, if you have long-term financial goals, but if you have short-term or medium-term financial goals, you can invest in debt funds.

Hence, your first step should be to decide on a goal. The time frame you are looking for and the returns that you are expecting will help you choose a fund that is best suited to your objective.

4. Learn About the Risk Involved

When thinking about investing, it is essential to know that the risk factor remains constant no matter which investment scheme you pick. However, there are numerous options available to help investors find one scheme that matches their risk appetite and return on investments.

5. Check the Expense Ratio

For the proper management of your funds, a commission is charged which is known as the expense ratio. As an investor, you need to figure out how much expense ratio a particular fund is charging, as it is calculated across the investor`s total portfolio and will have a significant impact. Hence, always pick a mutual fund that comes with a lower expense ratio.

6. Check Taxable Income on Your Investment

How much income from a fund will be taxable is something every beginner must consider. The returns from equity mutual funds are taxed based on the holding period and the applicable tax rate. Mutual funds are often efficient in terms of post-tax returns. For instance, long-term capital gains are taxed at 10% over and above the exemption limit of INR 1 lakh while short-term capital gains are taxed at a rate of 15%.

7. Track Past Performance of the Mutual Fund

It is crucial to check the track record of a particular Mutual Fund scheme before investing. From the duration to ‘Assets Under Management (AUM), you must learn everything related to the investment scheme you are planning to put your money in. Also, check the investment style of the fund manager and opt for a fund where the manager shows consistency irrespective of the market cycle.

Mutual funds are subject to market risk, which is why doing a fundamental analysis of a particular investment scheme becomes paramount. But, do know that no matter how good a fund has performed in the past, it won’t guarantee that the mutual fund will do well in the future. Keep these tips in mind before investing your money in a mutual fund.

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6 Billionaires With Some Very Strange Eating Habits That Will Leave You Stunned!

6 Billionaires With Some Very Strange Eating Habits That Will Leave You Stunned!
6 Billionaires With Some Very Strange Eating Habits That Will Leave You Stunned!

Summary: From eating ice cream for breakfast to eating only carrots, the rich and the famous millionaires do have some weird diets and uncommon food fetishes that will surprise you….guaranteed!

We often find ourselves looking to search for some healthy food and lifestyle changes to keep ourselves in the best shape. A healthy diet is essential for good health and nutrition. It not only acts as a fuel to your body to keep it loaded with the essential energy but also helps you against many chronic non-communicable diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.

Eating a variety of foods and consuming less salt, sugars, and saturated and industrially-produced trans-fats are essential for a healthy diet. And when we look at the rich-and-the-famous millionaires, most people imagine the life of a billionaire to include the endless ability to demand the finest things in life, including the ability to eat some of the world’s most delectable items and enjoy the healthiest, most expensive meals prepared by a personal chef.

However, the truth is far different from what we all assume. In this article, we are going to share some of the most strange diet fetishes of these millionaires that may sound bizarre. Are you ready to be surprised?

1. Sir Richard Branson

This high-powered CEO of Virgin Group is famous for his contributions to the world of music, entertainment, retail, and space exploration has led him to acquire wealth and notoriety across the globe. He was knighted at Buckingham palace, controls over 400 various ventures, and sits at the top of the corporate food chain, yet when it comes to the food for his consumption; he has one strange habit.

Branson is addicted to tea. He is known to drink as many as 20 cups of tea each day. He has also confessed in one of his interviews with The Daily Meal that he can’t survive without a cup of English breakfast tea.

2. Elon Musk

Elon Musk works for an excessive 90 hours a week and one would assume that the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX follows a strict diet to keep him healthy, active, and alert. On the contrary, Elon Musk skips his morning breakfast altogether and instead snacks on Mars chocolate bars instead. He relishes his lunch and puts more emphasis on his dinner plans if he is not working.

3. Warren Buffett

The chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway are also one of the most successful investors in the world. However, his food choices will shock you. Instead of having a healthy breakfast, Buffett opts to have ice cream for breakfast, shoestring French fries for lunch, and drinks at least 5 Coca-Colas per day.

He also prefers eating McDonald’s for breakfast every day and never spends more than $3.17 as he told CNBC.

4. Mark Zuckerberg

Mark Zuckerberg, the $104 billion man, is the founder of Facebook and one of the richest men in the world. While many others in this position of extreme wealth would engage the finest chefs to create the best cuisine that money can buy, Zuckerman has opted for a much different path when it comes to the food he eats, and it’s not for the faint at heart. He went through a phase in 2011 during which time he would only eat the meat of animals he had hunted.

5. Bill Gates

With an astounding net worth of $137 billion Bill Gates keeping a healthy diet and lifestyle wouldn’t be so difficult. With that kind of money, he can get delightful meals cooked by the world’s best chefs. But instead of binging on healthy food, Gates keeps things simple, and quite unhealthy. He admits to being addicted to Diet Coke and drinks the beverage throughout the day. He’s rarely spotted without a Diet Coke in his hands. Along with a diet coke, he takes breakfast from McDonald’s.

6. Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs was known to go to extremes not only in his work but also when it came to his eating habits. The founder of Apple worth $10.2 billion was far more successful when it comes to technology than his ability to eat a balanced diet. He would sometimes just eat one or two foods at a time, for several weeks, and then he dabbled in being a ‘fruitarian’ for a while. Once, he had eaten only carrots and apples due to which his skin also turned orange. He would also fast using the days of not eating to create feelings of euphoria and ecstasy.

For these successful millionaires, many would imagine a personal attendant being on call at all times to cook up a storm of food requests on demand, and it would seem likely that caviar and other expensive food items would be the daily norm. That is not the case. These millionaires have quite weird eating habits that can’t be considered healthy!

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13 Powerful Quotes By Anand Mahindra To Recharge your Dreams

13 Powerful Quotes By Anand Mahindra To Recharge your Dreams
13 Powerful Quotes By Anand Mahindra To Recharge your Dreams

Summary: Anand Mahindra is ranked among the top 30 CEOs on social media. Apart from being a powerful leader he is also popular for voicing his opinions on various matters in the country and across the globe.

They say ‘a happy person makes a great leader’. Anand Mahindra, who is a Mumbai-based multinational conglomerate with revenue of more than $21 billion and the chairman of the Mahindra Group is standing true to his name.

Born on May 1, 1955, Anand Mahindra’s net worth is 210 crores USD. Bestowed with the Padma Bhushan Award, India’s third highest civilian award, Anand Mahindra was also included among the ‘World’s 50 Greatest Leaders’ by Fortune magazine and was featured in its 2011 listing of Asia’s 25 most powerful businesspersons.

While Anand Mahindra has been investing in Indian startups some of which include digital news website SheThePeople, social media platform LocalCircles, food tech startup DishCo, education company Naandi Education Support & Training (NEST), he has also established an NGO- Nanhi Kali that supports education for underprivileged girls in India.

An alumnus of Harvard University and Harvard Business School, he is known for his witty tweets that acknowledge and address various ongoing issues across the globe.

An amazing business mentor that he is, he has proved he is a powerful leader every now and then. We are listing some of the most inspiring quotes by the man who believes in thinking big while carrying empathy and compassion in his heart:

1.  “Leaders don’t look behind or to the side. Instead, they look ahead.”

2. “You have to treat every day as a new challenge, and you have to remain paranoid, as they say.”

3. “When you set the right targets, aspirations, and you work efficiently and diligently, the numbers happen.”

4. “Whether in services or in manufacturing, the trick is to stay ahead of the curve. I believe we should not wait to be disrupted — we should become disruptors ourselves.”

5. “Anyone who makes time frames beyond tomorrow probably isn’t pushing himself hard enough.”

6. “Nobody understands how the world will change. The only way you can plan for the future is to have scenarios. You have to have the courage to take a leap of faith on one of them.”

7. “The more you drive positive change, the more enhanced your business model.”

8. “Sustainability has to be a way of life to be a way of business.”

9. “Life has an interesting way of teaching even the most powerful people that joy from wealth is fleeting at best.”

10. “There is a degree of freedom that creates aspirations.”

11. “Brevity speaks. It forces you to convey complex thoughts.”

12. “Sometimes the only kind of innovation comes when you have some solitude; when you step away.”

13. “Benchmarking is an ongoing exercise in any company that aspires for leadership.”

We hope these wonderful quotes packed with motivation, wisdom and intelligence will inspire you to dream bigger and follow your passion without a doubt in your mind.

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5 Low-Investment Business Ideas For Small Towns & Cities In India

5 Low-Investment Business Ideas For Small Towns & Cities In India
5 Low-Investment Business Ideas For Small Towns & Cities In India

With 70% of the Indian population residing in tier II, tier III cities and small towns, small business ideas in these regions are the need of the hour. This also offers multiple opportunities for new-age entrepreneurs. The government is also promoting the idea of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’, which encourages the young guns of India to take a risk and become assertive in their approach.

Most of the businesses in these areas are directly or indirectly dependent on agriculture. Thus, it gives lots of opportunities to start new businesses in these areas.

‘Success may come to the first movers, but success stays with the fast movers’, says Dr. Vivek Bindra- the best business coach in India. So if starting your own business is your absolute dream, here is a list of small business ideas that you can explore in the small town:

For young entrepreneurs who are passionate about making their mark, here is a list of low-cost business ideas:

1. Retail Stores

If you will look closely, you will notice that many popular brands are making their way to the rural areas of India. While the market in the big cities has reached its saturation point, in small towns it is still at a development stage. Though the majority of the population is residing in rural India, there is a lack of retail outlets that are well-planned and cater to the different needs of the customers. One such option is to open a Kirana store. A very feasible option, Kirana stores are never out of demand.

2. Flour Mill

Opening a flour mill is another low-investment business idea that can be started with minimum investment. A flour mill can be beneficial in a small town as there is an adequate supply of the raw materials like grains, cereals, oats, barley, sorghum, and spices like turmeric, and chilli etc.

Once your business begins to flourish, you can also supply the products to nearby cities and towns at a good profit. It is a good business opportunity and requires limited money. It also requires a good electrical connection to start and run the business. To expand your business operations, you can watch great informative videos by Dr. Vivek Bindra- the best business motivational speaker in India.

3. Become a Translator

Love learning new languages? Then becoming a translator is an excellent business idea for young and aspiring entrepreneurs in India. Various companies in the country are looking to expand their reach globally. They are willing to pay people who can speak foreign languages like Japanese, Chinese, German and Spanish.

So if you are interested in learning a foreign language, you can make good money from this by offering your translation services to individuals as well as companies.

4. Fitness Guru

Today, people are becoming health conscious more than ever. Thanks to our unhealthy lifestyle and hectic work schedules, more and more millennials are turning towards fitness trainers for good health.

If you are crazy about physical fitness, you too can become a fitness trainer. There are many certification courses available as well. You can set-up a gym and become a qualified fitness guru.

5. Online Tutor

With BYJU`s joining the Unicorn Club in 2020, online education has become a popular thing. If you have proficient knowledge about a certain subject, why not use it constructively? Due to the pandemic, many students are looking for a subject matter expert to help them in their studies. Becoming an online tutor is an excellent business idea that is profitable and involves no risk. Your subject knowledge can help you earn handsome money.

If 9 to 5 desk jobs do not excite you, fuel your entrepreneurial skills with any business idea that has good prospects. Keep your target audience in mind and research well before making any decision. However, with proper guidance and expert knowledge, you can reach your goal quickly.

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5 Simple Self-Care Tips For Entrepreneurs To Boost Productivity

5 Simple Self-Care Tips For Entrepreneurs To Boost Productivity
5 Simple Self-Care Tips For Entrepreneurs To Boost Productivity

Summary: Improving your habits can significantly increase your chances of success. It’s time to take a radical approach towards self-care.

Being an entrepreneur can be exciting, financially advantageous, passion-driven and personally fulfilling. It can also be exhausting, stressful and emotionally taxing as each day comes with various business challenges to navigate. In the absence of a business coach and a solid self-care plan, an entrepreneur’s vision can become skewed, making their goals harder to reach.

Entrepreneurs grapple with loads of stress than most people and can quickly get overwhelmed. They often prioritize burning the candle at both ends over caring for themselves. Hence, this often results in burnout and reduced productivity in the long run.

If you are an entrepreneur, solopreneur or even someone who is experiencing burnout lately, here are some great self-care habits to develop that will boost your efficiency and productivity:

1. Nourish Your Body

Entrepreneurs often tend to stay up late to make their dreams a reality. This could easily lead to overwork and overeating. To run a business successfully, one needs energy and stamina. To build that energy and stamina you need to start fuelling your body with nutritious food, rest and exercise. Hence, focusing on a balanced diet will make all the difference. Along with eating a nutritious diet, hydrating yourself is also important. So don’t forget to keep a jug at your desk!

2. Take Adequate Sleep

As we mentioned, entrepreneurs are famous for trading sleep with idea creation and business building. However, an average adult should get 7 hours of sleep every night and make it a common goal. Having a consistent bedtime and a sleep schedule will ultimately boost productivity, allow for more spaciousness in mind for creativity and benefit overall health.

The mentality of checking “just one more email” or “hustle-mode” can often mean that your rest is compromised. Once you develop a regular sleep cycle, you also know how much sleep you need. Resting isn’t at all difficult — it’s giving ourselves the permission to rest that is difficult. So, ensure that you get an adequate amount of sleep.

3. Set Boundaries at Work

We all have heard about boundaries. But very few understand the concept of establishing them at a workplace. When building your business, it is very easy to be tempted to take calls, reply to one more email, and be consistently available at all hours of the day. However, this can mean interrupted sleep patterns, fatigue and poor choices in nutrition. Communicating your set working hours to clients and the time during which you are “available for calls” is an essential cornerstone for your success.

4. Take Regular Breaks

Staying glued to the screens of your laptop can reduce your productivity and efficiency. Hence, taking regular breaks between handling your projects and the clients is essential. Even if you have to force yourself away from your work, make it a priority to take small breaks, when possible, even if it’s just to sit outside and enjoy a nice day.

5. Learn the ‘Art-of-Delegation’

Saying ‘NO’ and knowing what work is better delegated is an integral part of self-care. We often have set parameters and expectations of how a certain thing should be. But the more you allow yourself to be open to results instead of the process, the more you bring to the table.

Self-care is a subjective term. It does not have a fixed definition. It is rather a very vast term that keeps on evolving constantly. For some it might be taking a spa treatment, while for someone it could be reading a book or taking a nature walk.

However, in a broader spectrum self-care can include any action that helps a person refocus, rest and recharge. Activities such as yoga, meditation, athletics, artistic pursuits and even time out with friends could be included under the self-care banner. Building and scaling a business is a formidable challenge. Those well-rested, well-nourished and focused on the importance of wellness are well suited to face the challenges head-on.

The idea of managing a business is easier said than done and we completely agree with you. This is why to help you move forward with your business goals, we at Bada Business offer an exclusive Business Coaching Program that comes with Foundation courses, specialized courses, and value-added courses.

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5 Smart Tips To Succeed In A Job Interview To Get Your Dream Job

5 Smart Tips To Succeed In A Job Interview To Get Your Dream Job
5 Smart Tips To Succeed In A Job Interview To Get Your Dream Job

Summary: What you do in an interview and how you present yourself can make a huge difference in bridging the gap between you and your dream job.

Does the thought of appearing for an interview in your dream company give you nightmares? Preparing for an interview, no matter how good the job market may seem—is still the most daunting task ever. No matter how many interviews you may have appeared for, preparing for an interview still means doing your homework, putting it into practice, and knowing how to answer—and ask—the right questions.

Want to gain some deep insights to ensure that you get selected for your dream job? Watch this amazing video by Dr. Vivek Bindra, the best motivational speaker in India to gain in-depth knowledge about preparing for an interview.

Whether you are switching careers, returning to work, looking for a new challenge, or seeking better culture, pay, and perks, here are the best steps you can take to prepare for and nail your interviews:

1. Research About the Company

The first step in any interview involves the candidate researching the company. What the organization is all about, how it runs, and what its core values and vision– are a few factors that you must learn about before you appear for the job interview.

Doing research will also help you show your interest in that employer as well as will give you clarity on whether it is the kind of place you would like to work in the long run. Ask yourself what matters to you. It may be inclusivity, flexible hours, a remote environment, a diverse workplace—or simply a place that doesn’t take itself too seriously.

You can also call or arrange a call or two with other employees to learn more about the company and its culture.

2. Practice Leads to Perfection

To feel more confident, you can do mock interviews. You can either hire a business mentor or a professional coach to help you with preparing for the interview. Speaking your answers out loud as opposed to writing them can help you develop your muscle memory. However, avoid learning your answers word-by-word where you sound like a rehearsed parrot.

3. Get Comfortable Talking About Yourself

Cracking interviews is a nerve-wracking experience. For many talking about themselves is a unique challenge. It can be awkward and uncomfortable, but in order to get your dream job, you must feel comfortable selling yourself.

Clearly communicate the value you bring to the team, and use examples to make your point. In interviews, be specific. Show, don’t just tell. Share stories that demonstrate your successes. And when talking about a project you completed, explain the impact it had. Talking about the processes and its outcome will increase your credibility and the chances of getting hired too!

It’s really important to find a way that feels genuine to talk about yourself that really showcases the energy and the motivation you have in your work.

4. Keep Your Resume Handy

Whether you are appearing for an interview on video, phone or in person, always have your resume handy. If you are appearing for a face-to-face interview, come prepared with multiple copies to share with those you are meeting. Focus on bringing what’s on the page to life with anecdotes and examples. The more you practice, the easier this will become.

5. Know What Questions to Expect

Every company and its hiring panel is different. But there are a few sections in the interview round that are almost guaranteed to be asked. The one that most often confuses candidates—and that’s also likely to be the first—might seem like the simplest: “Tell me about yourself.” Your answer should be a bit longer than an elevator pitch and go beyond what’s on your resume.

However, it is very essential to not lose track. This question is meant for highlighting your journey, what motivates you, or a special achievement that you can boast about.

For a question like “why do you want to work for this company?” your research comes into play. A question like this is meant to test your knowledge and understand your thinking process.

Cracking a job interview can be difficult, but with little practice and lots of self-belief, you can pass it with flying colors. These five tips can definitely help you to get ready for the interview and get your dream job too! To know more tips about getting selected for an interview, visit: www.badabusiness.com

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Boost Your Confidence With These 5 Effective Public Speaking Tips

Boost Your Confidence With These 5 Effective Public Speaking Tips
Boost Your Confidence With These 5 Effective Public Speaking Tips

Summary: Does speaking in front of people give you nightmares? Here are five ways in which you can tackle your fear of public speaking.

The fear of public speaking is a common social phobia that affects approximately 25% of the global population. This makes it extremely difficult for entrepreneurs and small business owners who are looking to widen their prospects by bringing in a new line of products and services.

Though there are many business coaching programs on public speaking, learning from a business motivational speaker will speed up your progress, if you are willing to learn. Whether you are a student, a young entrepreneur seeking investors, a small business owner looking for customers or a CEO of a Multinational Company, public speaking is a way for you to make yourself accessible to your respective target audiences. It not only helps to create a bond but also shapes company culture.

Here are five ways that will immediately improve your public speaking skills:

1. No Introduction Please!

This might come as a surprise to many as our first point simply goes against the rule book of many online business programs. However, there is a logic behind it. Would you like a speaker on the panel to thank the organizers and share information about himself that you already know? Definitely not! You must have received an introduction about the speaker and all the related information through mail.

So instead of repeating the same information, you can start by beginning with a compelling or funny story. Make your audience laugh and create an experience that’s worth the audience’s time and attention.

To get easy techniques on public speaking skills, you can watch this amazing video by Dr. Vivek Bindra, the best business coach in India, here:

2. Hook Your Audience Fast

Our second point is about capturing your audience’s attention. Catching your audience’s attention in the first 30 seconds is an essential factor that people don’t often get right. Often many business motivational speakers jump straight to their presentation as they are too concerned about delivering all of the content in the time available. Start with a short and relevant anecdote that illustrates the idea you are presenting. Don’t forget to link it with a powerful call for action.

3. Minimize the use of PowerPoint

Would you rather want your audience to listen to you or furiously scribble notes? Permit the audience to listen, ask questions, and make eye contact without having to worry about retaining technical information. If you have a lot of data, plan to send it to the audience afterward.

If you have to use a PowerPoint presentation, follow the 10/20/30 rule. Your presentation should have 10 slides, last no longer than 20 minutes and the font should be at least 30-point. However, the best way to create a PowerPoint slide is the 6/6/6 rule. The best presentations are those with an opening and closing slide and six slides of content, no more than six bullet points on each slide, and no more than six words per bullet point.

4. Keep Your Audience Engaged by Asking Questions

Many business motivation speakers talk for 30-45 minutes and leave the end for questions. But, this can make your audience zone out from the ongoing session in which you might be sharing relevant information with them. Plan for questions throughout your speech and take breaks to prompt questions. This allows you to read the audience, and if you’re losing them, pull them back with an engaging question.

This strategy also creates an opportunity to learn from the audience and use their insights to make the speech even more compelling.

5. Rehearse, Rehearse, Rehearse

Well, speaking in front of a large audience can surely give you nightmares, if you are not comfortable. This is why rehearsals are paramount. Rehearsing is a full-body experience of visualizing the audience and considering your verbal and nonverbal communication—body language, tone, physical position on the stage, inflection, and how you’ll make eye contact with the people sitting to listen to you.

Make notes and use them for run-throughs. Try to reduce your dependence on the notes by practicing more. Finally, rehearse in front of a mirror. Notice your body language, facial expressions, and hand gestures to evaluate whether they align with the information you are representing.

And last, but not the least, leave something valuable behind. You can also ask your audience to sign up for your email newsletter. Try these five ways we have mentioned above, and see yourself improving at public speaking.

The idea of managing a business is easier said than done and we completely agree with you. This is why to help you move forward with your business goals, we at Bada Business offer an exclusive Business Coaching Program that comes with Foundation courses, specialized courses, and value-added courses. To know more about this program, visit: https://www.badabusiness.com/BCP-Event/?pp_code=BHBB000078&ref_code=SM

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Startup

5 Indian Startups To Join The Elite Unicorn Club In 2022

5 Indian Startups To Join The Elite Unicorn Club In 2022
5 Indian Startups To Join The Elite Unicorn Club In 2022

Summary: Seven months into 2022 and India has already added 19 new unicorns.

While 2021 was a blockbuster year for unicorns, the year 2022 has started just on the right track. Just seven months into the year, India has seen 19 startups that have entered the elite unicorn club. The total count of Indian tech startups to enter the unicorn club stands at 105.

Let’s take a look at the number of startups that have made it to the club:

1. FRACTAL

Founded in 2000 by a five-member team, Fractal is an AI and advanced solutions startup. The core team of Fractal is an IIM Ahmedabad alumni- Pranay Agrawal and Srikanth Velamakanni along with Nirmal Palaparthi, Pradeep Suryanarayan, and Ramakrishna Reddy.

Its latest round of funding made it the first entrant into the unicorn club in 2022. Fractal has raised a total of $685 Mn funding  over 5 rounds. The Private Equity round saw $360 Mn raised from TPG Capital Asia and secondary share purchases from funds advised by Apax Partners.

This startup of India has also raised $100 Mn from the Malaysian sovereign fund Khazanah in 2016. The 21-year-old startup provides artificial intelligence and advanced analytics solutions to Fortune 500 companies. Fractal Analytics is among a handful of companies that have taken over two decades to enter the unicorn club.

2. LEAD

By raising $ 100 Mn in a round led by WestBridge Capital and GSV, LEAD School has raised a total of $166 Mn in funding over 5 rounds. Founded by Sumeet Mehta and Smita Deorah in 2012, this Mumbai-based startup was the first Ed-tech startup to enter the Indian unicorn club in 2022.

In 2021, edtech startups raised over $4.7 Bn to emerge as the third-most funded Indian startup sector 2021, with only eCommerce ($10.7 Bn) and fintech sectors ($8 Bn) attracting more investment.

This edtech startup of India enables schools to combine technology, curriculum, and pedagogy into an integrated teaching and learning system. It is the country’s sixth edtech unicorn after BYJU’s, Unacademy, Eruditas, UpGrad, and Vedantu. LEAD claims to have more than 5,000 schools from across 500 Indian cities on board, serving more than 2 Mn students across the country.

3. DEALSHARE

2022 saw this Bengaluru-based startup Dealshare entering the unicorn club at a valuation of $1.62 Bn. The Bengaluru-based social commerce startup raised $165 Mn in a Series E funding round. The round saw participation from existing investors, Tiger Global and Alpha Wave Incubation, alongside new investors, Kora Investment, DF International Partners, and Twenty Nine Capital Partners. The segment’s biggest milestone last year was Meesho’s entry into the unicorn club.

DealShare was founded by Vineet Rao, Sourjyendu Medda, Sankar Bora, and Rajat Shikhar in September 2018. Targeting the middle-class population, enables first-time internet users to shop online. The startup’s gross revenue has increased by 10X over the last year with an ARR of $750 Mn for FY22. It sells grocery and household essential products through social media and messenger platforms like WhatsApp.

4. LIVSPACE

With its series F round, Livspace became the sixth unicorn of the year. The Bengaluru-based startup raised $180 Mn from American investment giant KKR & Co, Jungle Ventures, Swedish retail giant Ikea, Venturi Partners, and Peugeot Investments.

Founded by Anuj Shrivastav and Ramkant Sharma in 2014, Livspace is a home renovation and interior platform. It provides an end-to-end home design experience. The startup’s online marketplace also offers software tools that can help designers and homeowners design interiors. Livspace has raised close to $450 Mn across 10 funding rounds. It has raised $90 Mn in a series D round, led by Switzerland-based investment firm Kharis Capital and consumer space-focused Venturi Partners.

5. XPRESSBEES

With its Series F funding round led by private equity funds Blackstone Growth, ChrysCapital, and TPG Growth; the Pune-based startup Xpressbees is the latest entrant to the Indian unicorn club of 2022. The round also saw participation from existing investors Investcorp and Norwest Venture Partners, thus helping the startup’s valuation soar close to $1.2 Bn. With this investment, Xpressbees total funding has touched $500 Mn.

Every successful business was once just an idea. It is determination, persistence, passion, and grit that turn imagination into a reality. If you too have a business idea, don’t hold yourself back! Work towards it with professional guidance from the experts.

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5 Management Tips That Will Make Entrepreneurs Highly Productive!

5 Management Tips That Will Make Entrepreneurs Highly Productive!
5 Management Tips That Will Make Entrepreneurs Highly Productive!

Summary: Being able to launch, execute, grow and scale a startup business is an intellectual exercise that involves a lot of backstage activities and incredible time management.

Entrepreneurship is a state of mind that demands many personal and professional traits. Scaling a business is an intellectual exercise that involves networking, planning, research, marketing, sales, business strategy, and several related activities.

As a result, entrepreneurs have to juggle multiple tasks like attending events, meeting investors, taking care of business operations, hopping on calls and being extra careful with every decision for their business endeavor. All this can lead to a critical state of burnout- a situation of complete mental and physical exhaustion.

Experienced freelancers, business coaches, entrepreneurs, and successful business owners manage to finish their tasks on time because of their perfect time management skills. Time management techniques and strategies help them to prioritize their important tasks on a daily basis.

Time management is a process of organizing; planning and strategically controlling the time you spend on specific tasks. When done effectively, it enables you to get more work done in less time.

Here are the top 5 time management tips for entrepreneurs to increase their peak performance and productivity:

1. Find Your Golden Time

Are you an early bird, a night owl, or somewhere in between? Do you know during what time of the day you feel you are most productive? Time management is not just about managing 24 hours a day. It is also about understanding how and when you function best. You can schedule your most important tasks according to your productive window of time and set up your day in harmony.

2. Use Covey Time Management Matrix

Created by the author of The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People- Steven Covey, this time management model is quite effective and used by many business coaches across the world. This model is based on four simple quadrants:

  1.   Urgent and important tasks
  2.   Not urgent, but important tasks
  3.   Urgent but no important tasks
  4.   Not urgent and not important tasks

Divide all your tasks into the above-mentioned four quadrants. Manage things in quadrant one first, followed by the second, third, and so on. Prioritizing your tasks this way can be extremely helpful if you are juggling multiple things at the same time. You can also watch some of the best time management techniques, right here:

3. Plan Your Days or Weeks in Advance

Planning out your days for the week ahead is a brilliant way to organize your time efficiently. You can keep a diary or use a calendar app and write down the tasks with high priority. You can start with tasks that have upcoming deadlines, followed by less urgent tasks. Also, don’t forget to squeeze in your breaks and buffers to keep you focused and refreshed.

4. Focus on One Thing!

If there is one myth that needs to be busted across the globe, it has to be the concept of MULTITASKING. Yes! A human brain can only handle doing one thing at a time. So, if you try to do more than one thing, you will end up constantly switching your focus and taking even more time to complete both tasks.

Hence, focus your attention on one task at a time and stay on course till you finish it. Once it is finished you can move on to the next task.

5. Remove Distractions

Many times we start doing one task and our phone beeps! Instead of ignoring it, most of us check the screen and then forget about the task that we were doing. Even if a deadline is looming, we would try hard to finish one task, but it just does not happen.

So the first step that you should take towards managing your time efficiently is to remove distractions. Figure out what distracts you the most. Is it employees chattering around you or the notifications coming on your phone? Once you find out your triggers, you can take action to eradicate them.

From turning your internet off to putting your phone on airplane mode, chances are that you already know how to help yourself drown out background noise to focus on only what is important.

Also, don`t forget to take a rest even when you have countless things to do. It is very easy to let your business take over your entire life, but you also need to take care of yourself. If you let your physical and mental health slide, you won’t be able to perform your best.

The idea of managing a business is easier said than done and we completely agree with you. This is why to help you move forward with your business goals, we at Bada Business offer an exclusive Business Coaching Program that comes with Foundation courses, specialized courses, and value-added courses. To know more about these courses, visit: www.badabusiness.com