The financial world has undergone a massive transformation over the last decade. Not long ago, applying for a loan meant gathering stacks of paper, visiting a physical bank branch, and waiting days or even weeks for a response. Today, the process is almost entirely digital. You can apply for an online personal loan from your living room and receive a decision in a matter of minutes.This shift raises an important question for many consumers. How do these platforms know you are a safe bet if they never see a physical document? The answer lies in a complex web of…
How to help employees learn new skills amid a crisis
Despite years of warnings, the skills gap is on the rise — not just in the United States, but around the world. The PwC Talent Trends 2019 report found that 79 percent of CEOs worldwide “are concerned that a lack of essential skills in their workforce is threatening the future growth of their organization,” compared to 53 percent in 2012.
The Society for Human Resource Management, in a survey of 20,000 U.S.-based members, found (pdf) that the skills shortage is “a top concern that needs to be addressed.” Three-quarters of HR professionals who are having difficulty recruiting “say there is…
ANMI seeks Sebi, FinMin intervention as Franklin closes 6 MF schemes
Terming the shut down of six debt schemes by Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund (FTMF) as an extreme step that has created panic, an umbrella body of brokers on Friday sought markets regulator Sebi and the Ministry of Finance’s intervention to protect investor interest.
FTMF stunned all by deciding to shutter operations of six schemes with assets under management of more than Rs 25,000 crore late Thursday evening, citing redemption pressures and market volatilities in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The fund house has said that capital markets regulator Sebi was informed in advance about the decision,…
How to Know If You’re Producing Quality Content
It’s one thing to simply conceive and publish; it’s yet another to earn consumer loyalty and trust.Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.
Despite content marketing having been a much-discussed topic for several years, many businesses still don’t have a solid strategy in place. In fact, the Content Marketing Institute’s 2020 report found that only 41 percent of respondents had a documented marketing strategy, regardless of the fact that 84 percent of brands classified as “most successful” said their content helps build customer loyalty.
Clearly, there is massive potential for using content marketing as part of your company’s…
Quick approval, grace period: Medical insurance process eased amid Covid-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought home the significance of health and life insurance like nothing else earlier. Even those who were blasé about these covers in the past are now looking to buy a new policy or want to enhance the sum insured on their existing ones. Meanwhile, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has been issuing a slew of guidelines to health/general and life insurance companies aimed at easing matters for customers.
MEDICAL INSURANCE:
Pay health insurance premiums in instalments: Through a circular dated April 20, 2020,…
Covid-19 impact: Demand, pricing pressures to weigh on Coal India
After hitting all-time lows last month, shares of Coal India (CIL) have recovered by about 10 per cent. While a part of these gains were led by stock valuations hitting a trough, some relief for CIL was also expected with the resumption of business and industrial activity, leading to some uptick in coal demand from thermal power generators and other end-user industries.
However, the benefits are likely to be limited, and the persisting challenges will likely limit significant upside. This is also a reason why the 10 per cent gain in CIL’s share price since March…
4 Tips for Building Your PR Toolbox
April
21, 2020
6 min readOpinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.
When my book came out, I was a recent college graduate who lacked a real understanding of the world of press and PR, and I know there are others like me out there. Many see PR as mystical and ever-changing, which leads them to hire publicists and PR companies to figure it out for them. Because I was a 22-year-old entrepreneur, I decided to try to figure it out myself.
With trial and error, I slowly began to understand what it is that journalists and publications…
The Hidden Guide to Business for Beginners: Unveiling the Unspoken Truths of Entrepreneurship
The Hidden Guide to Business for Beginners: Unveiling the Unspoken Truths of Entrepreneurship
Embarking on the entrepreneurial journey is exhilarating, filled with dreams of innovation, independence, and impact. Yet, beneath the glossy success stories and step-by-step blueprints, lie a myriad of unspoken truths and often-overlooked insights crucial for the budding business owner. This isn’t just another beginner’s guide; this is “The Hidden Guide to Business for Beginners,” designed to illuminate the less obvious, yet profoundly important, aspects of starting and sustaining a successful venture. If you’re ready to peel back the layers and uncover the real foundations of entrepreneurship, read…