SME World Magazine - October 2020

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SME WORLD OCTOBER 2020 ISSUE

Digital 'Solopreneurs': The Next Big Thing

In a world where the Internet is now used by more than 4.5 billion individuals or over half the global population, the online medium is undoubtedly bursting with new possibilities. Combine access to good speed Internet with adequate technical knowhow and a knack for business innovation, and you have the recipe for starting a solo digital business. With the ever-restless millennial workforce always on the lookout for avenues that break the status quo, Digital Solopreneurs or people running solo businesses online are the next big thing!

4 mins

Despite their Significance, the Indian Service Sector Enterprises Face Challenges

The Indian Service Sector Enterprise is a rarely spoken of segment, although it comprises of some of the most significant sectors of the Indian economy. These include the Travel and Hospitality, Beauty and Wellness, Healthcare, Finance, Business, Real Estate, Transport and Logistics, as well as technology and communication service providers, most of which fall under the SME/MSME and Start-up segment. The easy access to modern technology enablers has further accelerated the growth of service focussed businesses.

4 mins

People for Animal's doing yeoman service India has a Long Way to go to prevent Animal Abuse.

Everyone has an innate desire to support the less fortunate beings and also enrich the society by their deeds. However, only a few dedicate their lives to a worthy cause. Alpana Bhartia is one such person who has devoted her life to the betterment of society and saving flora and fauna. A kind-hearted, Alpana dons many hats and is always keen on supporting others including the voiceless animals. A visionary, she works towards creating a responsible and healthier society. Her actions have been the motivation for the students and youth of today.

7 mins

Access to Healthcare A Distant Dream for Most Indian Women

Though coronavirus pandemic has changed a lot when it comes to the innovation of healthcare industry, there are certain rudimentary thoughts especially when it comes to accessing basic healthcare facilities for the fair sex it will still take some time to undergo some change. Gender-based discrimination has always been there and it creates negative impact on women's health.

2 mins

Impact of COVID-19 on Sports Industry

To safeguard the health of all stakeholders, most of the major sport events at regional, national and international levels have been cancelled or postponed — from marathons to football tournaments, athletics championships to basketball games and so on.

3 mins

DRONES: The Unmanned Future of Industry

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) —also known as drones — have long been welcomed across industries. Businesses have realized that drones have multiple commercial applications, some of which go beyond basic surveillance, photography, or videos, and they are already using them to transform daily work in some industries.

3 mins

Balancing The Rational And The Irrational

Mind is a very contradictory system. It works in polar opposites. But our thinking, our logical way of thinking, always chooses one part over the other. Hence logic proceeds in a noncontradictory way, and mind works in a contradictory way. Lifeworks in opposites and logic works in a linear way – not in opposites.

4 mins

Making Health for Social Impact a Norm

When the Integrated Health and Wellbeing (IHW) Council was founded in 2014, the idea was to create awareness and advocacy for better healthcare facilities and environment. The objective was clear — we need a society where healthcare and the enabling factors come as a right, and not as largesse. In the pursuit of health and happiness, the IHW Council has launched a series of initiatives where healthcare leaders, policymakers and experts, community leaders and common citizens can come together for successful engagements. Affordable healthcare, better utilization of CSR funds in healthcare and the need to promote preventive healthcare are some of the focus areas of IHW Council that can make a long-term social impact.

4 mins

Importance of Tech Startups in Post-pandemic Era

The world that would emerge out of the Covid-19 pandemic would be quite different from the world we've grown to know and understand. A tsunami of digitization would come and wash over everything. There would be massive changes in the labor market as well. Having proven its worth during the lockdown phase, work-from-home will continue to remain the preferred method of working for most of the employees as well as the companies.

4 mins

Wi-Fi 6 - India Gears Up for Next Generation of Wi-Fi Technology

With much of the country being on lockdown in the past few months due to the ongoing pandemic, by now you must be aware of the importance of Internet and Wi-Fi devices. Many of us didn't realize the significance of having a strong Wi-Fi device in our home up till now, but today in the world we live in, it is clear that Internet and Internet devices play a significant role in our day to day life and have become somewhat of necessity during these times.

3 mins

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SME WORLD is India’s most authentic information and knowledge magazine dedicated to the SMEs sector. The magazine enjoys a large readership and is popular with entrepreneurs across sectors.
1st ever Indian magazine to penetrate Tier II, III cities & the rural belt.
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