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  • List of All the Subsidiaries of Rebel Foods | Brands under Rebel Foods

    In 2011, two passionate individuals set out to make a difference in the food industry by fusing technology with the magic and craftsmanship of cooking. Those two were Jaydeep Barman and Kallol Banarjee, who started this journey with a physical restaurant with an online delivery service and then later launched their first-ever cloud kitchen in 2015. And since 2016, the business has become a cloud-kitchen only business.

    And if you are thinking about what a cloud kitchen is, then worry not. It is just that the business only takes online orders and only has delivery meals; there is no seating arrangement for the customers. In 2018, the firm launched the Rebel Launcher Program, which allows other restaurant chains to use its cloud kitchen service.

    In 2020, the company also launched EatSure, which is a delivery chain for its own brands and restaurant partnerships. It also had food trucks called EatSure Express, which also helped as a promotional aid.

    And not only this, Rebel Foods announced a deal with Wendy’s, an American fast-food chain company, in December 2020, in which Rebel Foods will open and run 250 cloud kitchens for Wendy’s in India. The company recently became India’s 31st unicorn. It is an accomplishment in and of itself to achieve so much in such a short period of time.

    So now that we have talked about all the achievements of the company, let’s talk about the brands owned by it and how they are changing the online food delivery industry.

    1. Faasos
    2. Behrouz Biryani
    3. Oven Story Pizza
    4. Mandarin Oak
    5. Firangi Bake
    6. Lunch Box
    7. The Good Bowl
    8. Sweet Truth
    9. The Biryani Life
    10. Wendy’s
    11. Nude Bowls by Maliaka Arora
    12. The 500 Calorie Project
    13. Box & Co.
    14. Ayam Ambyar
    15. Bros Fried Chicken
    16. Feeling Bren
    17. Banzai
    18. Boom Burger
    19. Holy Cow
    20. Sawa

    1. Faasos

    Faasos
    Faasos

    Faasos is known for its delicious and filling wraps. The company was first founded in 2011 by Jaydeep Barman and Kallol Banarjee. The company also has a mobile app that was launched in 2014. Headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Faasos is basically an online food delivery service that caters to around 36+ cities and has over 300 cloud kitchens.

    2. Behrouz Biryani

    Behrouz Biryani
    Behrouz Biryani

    Jaydeep Barman and Kallol Banarjee launched Behrouz Biryani in 2016, and it is now a well-known brand known for its diverse and tasty biryanis. Behrouz Biryani has locations in a number of cities, as well as in 10 other countries. With their extensive choice of biryanis, the company claims to have the top professionals working in its kitchen to deliver a regal and elegant experience.

    3. Oven Story Pizza

    Oven Story
    Oven Story

    Oven Story, which was founded in 2015 and is based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, is a subsidiary of Rebel Foods. The company is known for developing and creating new pizza recipes and unique concepts in order to change people’s perceptions of a common cuisine, pizza. Delivery of pizza is also done by Zomato and Swiggy, in addition to their own delivery systems.

    4. Mandarin Oak

    Mandarin Oak
    Mandarin Oak

    Mandarin Oak is a Rebel Foods Chinese cuisine subsidiary that offers consumers flavorful and authentic Chinese meals via online food delivery. The restaurant was established to provide customers with a rich Chinese culinary experience employing advanced techniques while maintaining a classic flavour. The restaurant has over 320 locations and, in addition to its own delivery service, offers delivery through apps like Zomato and Swiggy.

    5. Firangi Bake

    Firangi Bake
    Firangi Bake

    Firangi Bake is a subsidiary of Rebel Foods and is available in several cities. It is an Italian and Mexican restaurant that offers food through online delivery. The company’s theme is to prepare Italian and Mexican dishes with the fusion of India’s signature flavours. The brand has established a good name for its oven-baked meals. The company loves to experiment and brings out new innovations in order to stay on top of the market.

    6. Lunch Box

    Lunch Box
    Lunch Box

    Lunch Box was founded in 2020, aims to bring the flavour and feel of local cuisine with the convenience and comfort of online delivery. The meals are simple local food that everyone recognises, resulting in a nostalgic vibe and a meaningful experience. The company services over 320 locations and has delivery outlets such as Swiggy, in addition to its own delivery service.

    7. The Good Bowl

    The Good Bowl
    The Good Bowl 

    The Good Bowl is a brand owned by Rebel Foods which is known for its filling and unique dishes in a bowl. The brand focuses on fusing different international and national flavours and creating something unique and delicious. The Good Bowl serves different types of bowl combinations like Italian, Asian, local, and many others.

    8. Sweet Truth

    Sweet Truth
    Sweet Truth

    Sweet Truth is a high-end dessert restaurant that delivers a variety of desserts and treats via the internet. The company comes under the parent company, Rebel Foods, and services a number of cities. The company succeeds in selling its customers sophisticated, gorgeous, and enjoyable desserts, resulting in a loyal customer base.

    9. The Biryani Life

    The Biryani Life
    The Biryani Life

    The Biryani Life is a subsidiary of Rebel Foods and serves around 300+ locations. It is a restaurant chain that offers delicious biryani options at affordable prices. The company sells through online delivery services like Zomato, Swiggy and its own delivery system.

    10. Wendy’s

    Wendy’s
    Wendy’s 

    Wendy’s is a U.S. based fast-food chain that expanded its reach to the Indian customer base through Rebel Foods. The company first started its business in India in New Delhi in December 2020. Since then, it has expanded to 16 cities where it runs around 75 online restaurants. Using Rebel Foods’ operating system and reach, the international company has made a profitable customer base in India.

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    11. Nude Bowls by Maliaka Arora

    Nude Bowls
    Nude Bowls

    Nude Bowls is an EatSure exclusive that has different salads and other options created by Malaika Arora. The company claims to serve healthy, nutritious, and tasty food in bowls without any hidden additives. Nude Bowls is only delivered through the EatSure application and EatSure Web.

    12. The 500 Calorie Project

    The 500 Calorie Project
    The 500 Calorie Project

    A subsidiary of Rebel Foods, The 500 Calorie Project, is an online restaurant that serves delicious yet healthy meals under 500 Kcals. The company currently only serves Mumbai and Dubai but is planning to expand its business and open restaurants in new locations globally.

    13. Box & Co.

    Box & Co.
    Box & Co.

    Based in Indonesia, the company was launched by Rebel Foods, due to the high demand and market opportunity for native cuisine. Box & Co. serves native dishes in easy box packaging that is easy to deliver and easy to consume.

    14. Ayam Ambyar

    Ayam Ambyar
    Ayam Ambyar

    Ayam Ambyar, a Rebel Foods subsidiary, is based in Indonesia. It’s an Indonesian restaurant that specializes in Indonesian chicken meals. The company claims that its food has a traditional and rich taste as well as a pleasurable experience.

    15. Bros Fried Chicken

    Bros Fried Chicken
    Bros Fried Chicken

    Also based in Indonesia, Bros Fried Chicken serves different styles of fried chicken with international ingredients and dressings. The restaurant offers online ordering, as well as takeout and dine-in alternatives.

    16. Feeling Brew

    Feeling Brew
    Feeling Brew

    Feeling Brew is a coffee and beverage franchise that serves a variety of coffee drinks and other beverages. Customers can also choose from a variety of scrumptious signature drinks offered by the brand.

    17. Ban Zai

    Ban Zai
    Ban Zai

    Based in Indonesia, Banzai is a Japan-inspired restaurant that serves Japanese cuisine and Bento-style dishes to its customers. The company claims to serve delicious yet healthy meals, which can be eaten anytime, anywhere.

    18. Boom Burger

    The brand focuses on the popularity of fast foods like burgers and presents them in a captivating way. Boom Burger sells different types of burgers and dishes with various vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.

    19. Holy Cow

    The brand, based in the United Kingdom, thrives on the demand for British-Asian fusion cuisine, which has helped the restaurant become a success. It offers a variety of dishes with Asian and British influences.

    20. Sawa

    Sawa is an authentic Lebanese restaurant launched in the UAE after the parent company, Rebel Foods, saw a potential profit and the demand for Lebanese cuisine in the market.

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    Conclusion

    Rebel Foods has expanded its business globally after understanding the potential of cloud kitchens and the involvement of technology in the preparation of food. The company has more than 20 food chains in India, Indonesia, the UK and the UAE. The founders of the company claim they will expand the brand to open 200 new restaurants in the upcoming 2 years.

    Rebel Foods is a perfect example of how a good business plan with fresh ideas and hard work can do wonders for the company. After being India’s 31st unicorn and a leading cloud restaurant service, the company has several plans for the future. The founders believe in expanding globally by understanding the market thoroughly and learning what the people want.

    FAQs

    Who is the owner of Rebel Foods?

    Jaydeep Barman and Kallol Banerjee founded Rebel Foods in 2011.

    Where does Rebel Foods operate?

    Rebel Foods has 45 plus brands and operates across 10 countries – India, Indonesia, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Hong Kong, Philippines and Bangladesh.

    How many brands are under Rebel Foods?

    There are more than 45 brands under Rebel Foods, Some of the popular brands are Faasos, Behrouz Biryani, Wendy’s, Nude Bowls by Malaika Arora, and Sweet Truth.

    Is Rebel Foods a unicorn?

    The company became India’s 31st unicorn in 2021.

  • What Is It Like to Be a Freelancer?

    One of the most favoured ways of working nowadays is freelancing. People are quitting their 9 to 5 jobs to enjoy the perks of being a freelancer. It wouldn’t be wrong to say that freelancing is the new trend in business. Apart from people opting for freelancing, businesses are also turning their interests into freelancers.

    If you were in a full-time job and a beginner just setting your foot in the freelancing business, you must be already in awe of the kind of lifestyle freelancing offers. Working from home, efficient hours, flexible schedule, and best of all, no boss to wander around your desk every morning complaining about your work style, what is there not to love, right? Well, maybe not. You see, what motivates thousands of people to quit their jobs and switch to freelance, are just the perks that come along with the real challenges. Sure, you are your own boss and yes, you get to choose what project you undertake and which client you work with. Yet, you can’t exactly be sure if freelancing is indeed the right choice for you.

    In this article, we will talk about what it is like to be a freelancer, we also found freelancers who shed some light on their freelancing and what it is like to be one So, without any further ado, let’s get started.

    Having Freedom
    Getting The Value of Your Work
    Work Anytime and Anywhere
    Effort and Courage Is Mandatory
    No Stable Income
    Hard to Find Work at Times

    Having Freedom

    Freedom is the most valuable aspect of a freelancer’s lifestyle. Not everyone can manage to fit into the 9 to 5 mold or appreciate the impending sense of monotony that follows along. One can work whenever they want and however they want, you are not bound to do your work in an unchangeable way.

    "As a freelancer, I don’t write status reports, I don’t attend meetings for the sake of it, I don’t do self-appraisal and have debates every quarter or so with a random person called the manager when I know nothing is going to improve. I can use that time to upskill, teach, write a book, make YouTube videos, launch apps, build and enhance my website, own a non-IT startup, collaborate with like-minded people, and launch a real estate project for employed NRIs." – Imtiaz Mohammad, Freelancer and DS & Algo trainer

    While freelancing, one of the perks is that you are being allowed to maintain an independent mindset, and also getting a chance to explore any work genre you want. The sense of freedom catches up with you and it freedom is what everyone craves for.

    Getting The Value of Your Work

    An irregular paycheck is sure a challenge as you struggle to keep up with those monthly bills. But getting paid for your project’s worth is a valuable experience just as well. With the increasing popularity of freelancing in India, the market today is ripe and open for the freelancer community and there are plenty of excellent opportunities to grab and get along with.

    "There are freelancers in India who are earning more than 1 lac per month. We have successful bloggers, web content writers, and others who are working day in and day out and earning a lot of money." – Anshu Choudhury, Counselor/Assistant Professor at Indira Gandhi National Open University and a fellow freelancer

    Work Anytime and Anywhere

    One of the biggest advantages you can take from being a freelancer is that work from anywhere and anytime you want and get paid for your work’s worth. You can work on a project that is given by a company that is from another part of the world while staying or being in a totally other parts of the world. There is independence, a flexible work schedule, and a good return value.

    "Perks of being a freelancer is that you can work over a boat as long as your mobile has a hotspot and laptop has enough charge. You need to take a faithful leap once you are sure that you can go along very well with freelancing.’ People are choosing this field as a full-time career because of freedom. You can travel anywhere in the world and enjoy the food of different countries, meet new people and most importantly earn loads of money." – Amit Ghosh, CEO of aeron7.com and a featured freelancer

    Effort and Courage Is Mandatory

    Despite all its merits, freelancing in India is a tough business with immense competition to sail through and immense fellow competitors to learn from. The problem here is as a freelancer, your workflow tends to get extremely erratic, from loaded work hours to dismal bank statements. The key is to stay put and keep trying, to learn, gain clients, or land gigs.

    "I would often end up on sites with black backgrounds reading a brand new technique and then another, and another. The more I learned, the more work there was for me to do – and every new technique I learned usually resulted in more and more work, with little to no money in returns." – Subhash Chandra, Co-Founder RiseMetric and a successful freelancer

    Setting up your working style and staying confident of your methods is one of the best things you have to learn, while living your life as a freelancer. Only that it doesn’t come so easy. It is earned through years of practice and passionate eccentricity.

    No Stable Income

    You won’t get fixed income while working as a freelancer, especially in India. Because sometimes you will get too much work and suddenly there will be no work at all. It’s not like a full-time job where you can get a monthly paycheck. Here everything depends upon your work and how you handle your existing clients.

    If you maintain a good relationship with your clients, you will get regular work. But in many cases, you have to save a lot of money for your survival. Though there are so many new opportunities coming in the market that offers regular work and for long-term, but to get those types of work you have to establish yourself as a successful freelancer.

    Hard to Find Work at Times

    One of the toughest challenges one faces while making a living as a freelancer is the lack of a regular workflow. Being a beginner with little experience of the freelancing environment simply makes things harder.

    "The first customer is the hardest to get, so better make sure you do your best with your first." – Anubhav Yadav, a freelancer from Pune

    There might be times when you are decked up with multiple projects and times when your hours run free at a miserable stretch. The point is, given the randomness of hiring candidates from the pool and the nature of the business, that is almost normal. Nearly every seasoned freelancer has had his or her brush with the ‘empty desk syndrome’ and each one will advise you to stick it on.

    Conclusion

    Freelancing is definitely one of the most popular ways of working and earning money nowadays. There 31.4.5 of the total workforce in the world are freelancers At the rate, that it is increasing, in a few years it might become the majority way of working. Just like everything freelancing has its advantages and disadvantages, one needs to check all the pros and cons and then opt for it.

    FAQs

    How many freelancers are there in the world?

    As of now, 1.1 billion freelancers are there in the world.

    Is freelancing safe in India?

    Freelancing is one of the safest ways of working and earning money in India.

    Are freelancers happier?

    76% of workers feel happier while freelancing instead of doing a traditional job.

  • List of Companies Sponsoring FIFA World Cup 2022

    Sports are one of the most entertaining activities not only for those who play but also for those who watch. One of the most popular sports all over the world has to be Football. It is played in over 200 countries and over 250 million players are associated with it. The best thing is we are going to witness another FIFA World Cup in just a few months. FIFA World Cup is an international football competition between the senior men’s national football teams who are members of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA).

    FIFA World Cup started its journey in 1930 and this year 32 teams will compete with each other for the trophy. For 92 years The World Cup has been entertaining the world and its people. All these years many companies have been a part of this as their sponsors, this year as well, FIFA World Cup is getting many sponsors from all around the world.

    This year the competition is scheduled to start on 21st November 2022. In this article, we will talk about the brands that are associated with the World Cup and are sponsoring one of the biggest sports events of 2022. So, without any further ado, let’s look at the list of sponsors of Fifa 2022.

    “To have a sponsor is better but to be a sponsor is the best.” -Anonymous

    List of World Cup 2022 Sponsors
    List of Partners of FIFA

    List of World Cup 2022 Sponsors

    The sponsors of Football World Cup 2022 are:

    Byju’s

    Byju's Logo
    Byju’s Logo

    Ed techs are creating a wave in the business industry and Byju’s is India’s largest Ed-tech company. It was founded in the year 2011 by Byju Raveendran and Divya Gokulnath. The app has over 115 million registered users who are learning through this app. Recently, Byju’s has created history by becoming the first Indian official sponsor of The FIFA World Cup 2022. Byju’s paid approximately $30 to $40 million to become the official sponsor of Fifa.

    Budweiser

    Budweiser Logo
    Budweiser Logo

    Budweiser is a beer brew brand that provides alcoholic beverages and merchandise. It is one of the most popular and well-known brands of beer in the world. The brand was founded in the year 1876. It is the largest selling beer in the United States of America. Budweiser has been the FIFA World Cup sponsor for more than 25 years and this is nothing different as it is officially sponsoring the FIFA World Cup 2022 as well.

    Hisense

    Hisense Logo
    Hisense Logo

    Hisense is a world-renowned Chinese multinational tech company popular for manufacturing consumer electronics products. The company was founded in the year 1969 by Zhou Houjian, the brand has been serving the world for over five decades and has become a promising company that is home to a number of electronics products. The headquarters is situated in Qingdao, China. Hisense is the official sponsor of the FIFA World Cup.

    Vivo

    Vivo Logo
    Vivo Logo

    Vivo is a well-known Chinese tech company founded in the year 2009 by Duan Yongping and Shen Wei. Vivo is known for providing high-tech smartphones to its customers; it is undoubtedly one of the leading brands of smartphones in the world. Vivo has always been part of some of the greatest sports events in the world. So, it is not something unusual that it has become the official sponsor of The World Cup 2022.

    McDonald’s

    Mcdonald's Logo
    Mcdonald’s Logo

    The World’s leading Fast-food chain known for its burgers and fries was founded in the year 1940 by Richard McDonald and Maurice McDonald. With serving over 119 countries McDonald’s is a prime place to have breakfast and snacks. The company has become a brand that is loved by almost everyone. Such is its popularity that it also has become the official sponsor of FIFA World Cup 2022.

    Crypto.com

    Crypto.com is a cryptocurrency exchange app. The company was founded in the year 2016 by Bobby Bao, Rafael Melo, Gary Or, and Kris Marszalek and its headquarters is situated in Singapore. It is said to be the fastest-growing cryptocurrency platform and has over 400o employees all over the world. Crypto.com has become one of the official sponsors of the FIFA World Cup 2022.

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    List of Partners of FIFA

    Fédération Internationale de Football Association commonly known as FIFA and all its Partners are:

    Wanda Group

    Wanda Group Logo
    Wanda Group Logo

    Wanda Group is a Chinese multinational conglomerate, they are known for being the leading real estate company. Apart from that, it has also known for being one of the top children’s entertainment companies, Film Companies and Sports Companies. It was founded by Wang Jianlin in 1988. In 2016, Wanda Group signed as a Partner of FIFA and this year as well it is the Partner of the association.

    Qatar Airways

    Qatar Airways Logo
    Qatar Airways Logo

    Qatar Airways is a five-star airline in Qatar. The airline was founded in the year 1993 by Akbar Al Baker, it is known for providing the best amenities to its customers, for being clean, for giving fine quality food and services and of course for comfortable seats. Qatar Airways is the Official Partner of FIFA 2022.

    Coca-Cola

    Coca-Cola Logo
    Coca-Cola Logo

    Coca-Cola is the multinational beverage company that rules the industry of Soft drinks. The brand started its journey in the late 19thcentury and since then it has been the top brand of soft drinks. It can be found in over 200 countries and the headquarters is situated in Atlanta, The United States of America. Coca-Cola is one of the longest Partners of FIFA, the collaboration began in 1974, in the FIFA World Cup 2022, it is also the Official Partner of FIFA.

    Adidas

    Adidas Logo
    Adidas Logo

    Adidas is a German multinational and the second-largest sportswear manufacturer company in the world. It was founded in the year 1924 by Rudolph Dassler and Adolf Dassler. The brand is most famous for its footwear collections. Since 1970 Adidas has been associated with FIFA as its official partner, it’s been over 50 years the brand is continuing its journey with FIFA. It is the official partner of FIFA in the World Cup.

    Visa

    Visa Logo
    Visa Logo

    Visa is an American multinational financial services organisation that was founded in the year 1958; it was launched by the Bank of America. It is the most popular and the largest card payment organisation in the entire world. Visa is the partner of FIFA since 2007 and this year as well it is the Official Partner of FIFA World Cup 2022.

    Hyundai

    Hyundai Logo
    Hyundai Logo

    Hyundai is a world-known multinational company that is into automotive manufacturing. It was founded in the year 1967 by Chung Ju-Yung. The headquarters is based in Seoul, South Korea. Hyundai started its journey with FIFA in 1999 and since then it has been accustomed to the association for years. This year as well, Hyundai is the Official Partner of FIFA.

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    Conclusion

    With the biggest sporting event of Football right around the corner, it will be exciting to watch who will be the next sponsors of the World Cup 2022. It is definitely one of the most awaited sporting events in the world so brands will fight their way to be associated with it.

    FAQs

    Who are the sponsors of World Cup 2022?

    Byju’s, Budweiser, Hyundai, Visa, Qatar Airways, Adidas, Wanda Group, McDonald’s, Vivo, and Hisense are the sponsors of FIFA World Cup 2022.

    How many teams are there in World Cup 2022?

    There are 32 teams in the FIFA World Cup 2022.

    When will FIFA World Cup start?

    FIFA World Cup will start on 21st November 2022.

    Who is holding the World Cup in 2022?

    Qatar is hosting the FIFA World Cup 2022 and the country will make its first appearance in FIFA World Cup 2022.

  • What Is a Startup Advisory Board and Why Your Startup Should Build One?

    When you’re a small business that’s just getting started, you’ll need all the aid you can get to succeed. If the company lacks innovative ideas and creative minds, then it is doomed to fail. Even if your team is full of enthusiastic individuals, you can always use some assistance from time to time. And that help can be provided by an advisory committee.

    An advisory board or committee can be of great use, as it provides all the necessary knowledge and tips important for the growth of a startup and keeps it one step ahead of its competitors in the market.

    With some experienced counsel and industry understanding, anyone can become a great leader and businessman. This is when the advisory committee comes into play. In this article, we will discuss the advisory committee, its importance to a startup.

    What is an Advisory Committee?
    Importance of Advisory Board in a Startup

    What is an Advisory Committee?

    Advisory Committee
    Advisory Committee

    An advisory group is made up of skilled and prominent specialists who offer legal guidance to the founders and assist them in making the best decisions for their company and employees. They also aid in the formation of contacts and networking, as well as a productive workflow.

    The committee also assists in providing the required resources and support for the company’s growth. The members of the advisory board provide candid and expert advice and also assist in anticipating the future or trend of the market and developing a plan for a company to work on due to their expertise and abilities.

    Importance of Advisory Board in a Startup

    It can be difficult for founders of startups to fully trust the opinions of an advisory board and run their business based on the guidance the committee provides, but one has to understand that the advisory board does not govern the company; their job is only to provide advice and guidance that they think can be important for the company.

    Not only startups; many major businesses have advisory baords that help them make proper decisions according to the market and the audience they are targeting.

    Some important aspects of an advisory board are as follows:

    1. Assists in Bringing New Perspectives to the Company

    An advisory board can rescue a business from failing to come up with unique ideas by providing new and fresh ideas for the company since they bring in the perspective of an outsider who knows the market and can create well-structured recommendations tailored to the company’s needs. Gucci, for example, formed a group of millennials in 2005 to assist in the development of new business concepts and inventive ideas. It was eye-opening for the organisation to see how disconnected they are from their customers. Gucci’s sales were boosted thanks to the advisory board’s assistance.

    2. Provides Honest and Candid Opinions

    As previously said, the advisory board’s goal is not to run the company; rather, its purpose is to provide appropriate and candid advice to decision-makers in order to assist them in making better business choices. They offer unbiased, straightforward opinions and can also assist in making difficult decisions by speaking up openly if they perceive anything that can be improved.

    3. Enhances the Brand’s Reputation

    If the members of an advisory board have a good reputation, it can help a company a lot. Because well-known members can lend credibility to the company and attract a large number of new clients. Many members of the advisory board also assist in creating high-profile relationships that can subsequently be useful to a startup in generating investments and other forms of corporate assistance.

    For example, Toyota hired then-former finance minister Dr Manmohan Singh as one of its advisory board members in 1996, and when he later became India’s prime minister, it aided the company by bringing a slew of customers from India because the company could say that the country’s prime minister was their advisor.

    4. Advisory Board Can Help the Business Save Money

    Members of an advisory board are usually paid less than members of the board of directors, so you can save money there. Furthermore, the committee’s expert assistance aids in making smarter financial decisions, which can save you money and time by preventing losses and unwise investments. And when you are running a startup there is no room for investments and money loss.

    5. It Is Easy to Set Up

    The advisory board is simple to form and operate, as they are only on the board for a brief time compared to other board members. They are recruited for a specific length of time, and because there is not much legal involvement in the firm, there are fewer hassles and the selection process is considerably simpler. Many significant corporations establish advisory boards for a very modest cost, yet their advice and abilities are extremely beneficial to the company.

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    Conclusion

    An advisory board can be extremely beneficial to a startup since they provide fresh perspectives and unbiased thoughts that can assist the company make better decisions.

    Members of the advisory board who are knowledgeable and experienced assist in gaining a better grasp of the market and identifying trends that can be advantageous to the organisation.

    Members with a good reputation also assist the startup get credibility and making contacts. They can be extremely cost-effective, as well as time and money-saving, and they are often simple to hire and deal with.

    FAQs

    What is the purpose of an advisory committee?

    An advisory committee guides the business and helps them make proper decisions according to the market trends.

    What is a startup advisor?

    A startup advisor is an expert that helps the company get new clients on board and create connections with other founders.

    How many advisors does a startup have?

    Usually, a startup advisory board consists of at least 3 members or 3 advisors that advise the company.

    What is the importance of advisory?

    Advisory board members have more experience and can offer better advice and suggestions to the company, as well as assist the founders in making sound business decisions.

    What is an advisory committee meeting?

    A meeting of the advisory committee is conducted to discuss the subjects and concerns that the company wants to resolve, as well as other ideas for improving the business.

  • How Do Delivery Services Like Zomato Will Deliver Food in 10 Minutes?

    With the threat of the Covid-19 pandemic always looming, the demand for delivery services-be for food or groceries – is at its peak. This is especially true in metropolises like New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, etc, which have a significant middle-class population in addition to their bourgeois.

    Thus, there is a need for delivery services to ramp up and make their services faster than before, to cope with the ever-rising competition and meet the demands of the customer. Thus, various grocery apps such as Zepto, Blinkit (earlier known as Grofers), BigBasket, and Swiggy InstaMart have already started delivering basic grocery essentials such as dairy items, fruits, vegetables, cereals, etc within the next 10 minutes (yes, you read it right, just 10 minutes) to deliver the respective items.

    On the 21st of March, 2022, another revolutionary announcement was made when the CEO of the popular food delivery Service Zomato, Mr Deepinder Goyal, launched Zomato Instant, in which some specific food items would be served to the customer within 10 minutes. The food items that would be sold within 10 minutes would be the ones that are “popular, standardised, and can therefore be dispatched within 2 minutes” in Mr Goyal’s own words.

    So now we would discuss in this article how, first, the plans of Zomato briefly as to how they want to deliver food products within the next 10 minutes. We would also discuss how are grocery items are dispatched to their customer in the first place, within 10 minutes? We would then discuss the concerns shown by various organisations that whether delivering in such a short span of time is safe or not and then end this with the various memes we saw on Twitter when Zomato Instant was launched.

    The Upcoming Zomato Adventure
    Delivery of Grocery Essentials Within 10 Minutes- “The Dark Store”
    Concerns About Delivering in 10 Minutes
    Social Media Reaction to Zomato Instant

    The Upcoming Zomato Adventure

    On the 21st of March 2022, the CEO and founder of Zomato, Mr Deepinder Goyal shocked the business world, when he said in his blog that Zomato is planning to launch Zomato Instant, in which they would deliver hot meals to their customer within just 10 minutes.


    This created a furore as while groceries being delivered within that time limit wasn’t something unusual but hot cooked food was something no one thought would ever come considering the time it takes to cook the food properly, then packaging it and other stuff that is involved in it.

    Zomato is planning to launch a pilot program with four stations in Gurugram, Haryana, and, depending on its success, it would expand to other major cities.

    Replying to a query on Twitter, Mr Goyal said they can expect food that can be cooked and served quickly like Bread Omelette, Poha, Momos, Maggi, etc. If a customer is expecting a thing that takes time to cook, like say a Dal Makhani or a Rajma Masala for example, then there would not be any changes in the time taken to deliver those items.

    Here, Zomato would set up ‘finishing stations’ at multiple high-demand locations across a particular city. These stations will house roughly around 20-30 bestseller dishes (which can be made quickly) from various restaurants based on demand, predictability, and hyperlocal preferences, which they can find out from the data they have in the first place.

    With the help of Machine Learning algorithms, they would gradually get much better at determining what kind of meals should come under the ambit of Zomato Instant.

    Delivery of Grocery Essentials Within 10 Minutes- “The Dark Store”

    Grocery services have their own equivalent of finishing stations, as discussed in the case of Zomato by the name of “Dark Stores“. “Dark stores” refer to a small retail distribution centre or warehouse, located in the suburb of a metropolis. Rather than conventional fulfilment centres or warehouses, these “dark stores” are located within the suburbs of the cities, to fulfil their aim of serving essentials quickly to their customers. The employees of the “dark stores” generally work in 2 shifts 24×7. They are called “dark stores” as they are closed to the public and are for only fulfilling online orders.

    Warehouse
    Warehouse

    So what happens, in these brightly lit and ventilated “dark stores” have stocked grocery essentials in the store, then, they get information about a customer’s order through the handheld device they have in their hands, then they move around the dark store to locate an item, scan the barcode present and then check whether it matches with the item the customer ordered, if it is correct then they move on the next product. Thus, digitization and automation are the key pillars of a “dark store”. It is just a scaled-down version of what we see in large fulfilment centres.

    There are multiple advantages of having a “dark store”. It makes it easier to store perishable products and gives us more control regarding inventory management. It also helps corporations to store an extensive range of products.

    Concerns About Delivering in 10 Minutes

    There have been various concerns about companies managing to deliver their products within the stipulated amount of time, with the major one being road safety. This is a major problem in virtually all Indian cities, where roads are riddled with potholes, with cattle or other animals straying into traffic. This presents a frequent challenge for motorists, who often violate basic rules to deliver their product within the required time limit.

    Traffic in India
    Traffic in India

    So now various non-governmental organizations have doubted the feasibility of food or groceries being delivered within 10 minutes without compromising on the safety of the drivers. This has also led to debates within the political circles of India, when the home minister of Madhya Pradesh, Mr Narottam Mishra had accused Zomato of “jeopardizing the lives of delivery drivers” with the launch of Zomato Instant. A Member of Parliament from Tamil Nadu, Mr Karthi Chidambaram, has also spoken regarding this issue in the Lok Sabha.

    When 13 drivers of Blinkit and Zepto were interviewed by Reuters in 2021 in various cities of India, like Mumbai, New Delhi, and Gurugram, they said they had to face immense pressure to meet delivery deadlines or else face losing their job.

    Since then, companies have taken various measures to build more “dark stores” as near as possible so drivers don’t have to risk their lives and can do it within the stipulated time limit.

    Social Media Reaction to Zomato Instant

    With the launch of Zomato Instant, there have been a lot of memes on multiple social media platforms, especially on Twitter regarding the 10-minute delivery scheme. Let us take a small peek at those memes.

    Memes on Zomato 10 minute Delivery
    Memes on Zomato 10 minute Delivery
    Zomato 10 minute Delivery Memes
    Zomato 10 minute Delivery Memes

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    Conclusion

    Thus, here we have discussed briefly how delivery services act on their promise of delivering their products within 10 minutes regarding groceries and the plan of Zomato on how they would potentially deliver meals to the customers within 10 minutes. We have also discussed the various concerns regarding the 10-minute delivery plan and the social media reaction due to Zomato’s new plan.

    In the end, these companies contribute a lot to the growth of the Indian economy as a whole, due to the various jobs they provide. These new 10 minute plans may sound risky but in the end, you have to take such bold initiatives to succeed in the current world. These bold initiatives are a huge reason for Zomato’s successful Initial Public Offering (IPO) in July 2021.

    FAQs

    How does 10-minute delivery work?

    There are dark stores set up in different locations across the city, as the customer orders something the food or grocery is picked up from the warehouse or dark store and delivered within 10 minutes.

    What are the apps that deliver in 10 minutes?

    Zomato, Zepto, and Blinkit are some of the apps that deliver groceries or food in 10 minutes.

  • Top 26 Recession-Proof Businesses and Jobs That Can Thrive in Any Recession

    What is happening in Ukraine is heartbreaking and makes us realise how fragile our system and everything is. How easily we can be deprived of our daily routines and how we must be prepared for this from the start. Many people have lost their homes, their belongings, and their jobs.

    The conditions are horrifying in Ukraine. Losing everything is scary. One must be fully prepared from the beginning if one wants to be safe during tough times, especially when it comes to jobs. These recent events have opened our eyes and made us realise the importance of recession and war-proof jobs.

    During difficult times such as wars, epidemics, depressions, and so on, recession-proof jobs are ones that are largely unaffected even if all other industries are shutting down or losing employees. With the recent pandemic strike and now the happenings in Ukraine, people are shifting their interests towards these types of jobs, which provide a guarantee of employment and support no matter what.

    This article will define recession, its causes, and provide examples of jobs that are both recessions- and war-proof.

    1. Food and Beverages
    2. Services in the Medical Field
    3. Renovation and Repair Industry
    4. Cleaning Services
    5. Baby Products
    6. Child Care
    7. Consumer Goods
    8. Services for Death and Funerals
    9. Senior Care Takers
    10. Hospice Workers
    11. Educators
    12. Public Transport Workers
    13. Body Shops & Auto Mechanics
    14. Pharmaceutical Technicians and Pharmacists
    15. Law Enforcement
    16. Workers in the Correctional System
    17. Public Utility Workers
    18. Judiciary Workers
    19. Firefighters
    20. Insurance Professionals
    21. Actuaries
    22. Social Workers
    23. Mental Health Experts
    24. Divorce Attorneys, Mediators, & Arbitrators
    25. IT Workers
    26. Bankruptcy Attorneys & Staff

    What is a Recession?

    Simply put, a recession is a period of time when the total global economy experiences a decline. During these times, people lose their jobs, companies go out of business, and there is an overall rise in unemployment. A recession lasts for several months till the situation gets better. The average citizen suffers the most from the recession, as a result of unemployment, rising prices, and a lack of support from higher authorities.

    What causes a Recession?

    There are many causes of a recession like deflation or loss of customers’ confidence in a company, but the major cause is economic shock, which can be due to natural disasters, terrorist attacks, pandemics, or wars. We have just faced a recession due to COVID-19 and now due to the Ukraine-Russia situation. Due to these types of events, a recession can happen and thousands of people can lose their livelihoods, that is why there is always a high demand for recession-proof jobs and businesses.

    Following are some examples of recession-proof jobs and businesses:

    1. Food and Beverages

    Food Business
    Food Business

    One thing that is vital for humans is food. If there are no food industries making food and beverages, then a humane society can not function. That is why even when there is a pandemic and everything in the world is shut down, the food industries are still booming and all the employees are there working. Food for eating and beverages for drinking is not something that can be marketed as unnecessary and put aside during tough times as everyone needs it to be alive.

    2. Services in the Medical Field

    Healthcare Services
    Healthcare Services

    People get sick and different diseases require medical attention, thus there will always be a demand for healthcare services. Survival in these difficult times will be impossible if medical assistance is unavailable.

    Even during a recession, healthcare services will not be interrupted. People require medical attention the greatest during a recession. As a result, the medical business will never diminish. Doctors, nurses, and chemists are all in high demand during such times.

    3. Renovation and Repair Industry

    Repair Services
    Repair Services

    The renovation industry is always needed, no matter what the situation is. Because some things can only be fixed or installed by professionals. For example, if your phone breaks and needs to be repaired right away, it is an emergency that must be handled properly and fast, especially in times of war or epidemic. A mobile phone repair service is the only option.

    Repairing electricity, installing a security system, and upgrading your home for increased safety or to accommodate weather changes all necessitate knowledge and abilities. And after a war, reconstruction of everything that was destroyed due to the war is required. That is why, in difficult circumstances, the renovation and repair industry is critical.

    4. Cleaning Services

    It’s critical to have the finest health possible through difficult times so that you can confront anything that comes your way. And keeping yourself and your environment clean is the best way to stay fit and healthy.

    We, as humans, live in a world where personal hygiene is extremely important, which is why cleaning businesses will never fail or go out of business since people will always buy it. Cleaning materials are a necessity, not a luxury.

    5. Baby Products

    Baby Products
    Baby Products

    Parents cannot make compromises or sacrifices when it comes to their children. That is why, even in the face of adversity such as war or a pandemic, the need for infant products will never dwindle.

    Parents cannot experiment with the items they use on their newborns since they require the highest care and delicate products. If they do, it may result in significant health concerns. As a result, baby products such as diapers, baby food, and baby soaps will always be sold and purchased by the general population.

    6. Child Care

    As previously said, parents cannot make concessions when it comes to their children’s health and well-being. As a result, healthcare for children and those who work with them will always have a career because it is one of the needs in difficult times. Children, who are the most vulnerable, require the most medical attention during a recession, like wars, etc. As a result, child care is extremely important and will continue to exist.

    7. Consumer Goods

    Even in times of war or pandemic, people require basic necessities such as sanitary napkins, toothpaste, laundry detergent, and a variety of other items to be healthy. Whatever happens, these things will continue to be sold, and the people who work in these businesses will continue to have livelihoods.

    8. Services for Death and Funerals

    During COVID-19, there was a surge in demand for funeral services. The funeral sector is the one that blooms the most during any recession, especially during wars and pandemics. Funeral homes are what people resort to when they have to say goodbye to their loved ones because no one can avoid death, and many individuals lose their lives during these difficult moments.

    9. Senior Care Takers

    Elderly Care takers
    Elderly Caretakers

    Tough times like a pandemic or a war can be extremely dangerous for the elderly. And during these times the demands for senior caretakers such as nurses, cooks, cleaners, and other support staff get really high. That’s why it can be a great opportunity for people looking for a job that can pay even during a recession.

    10. Hospice Workers

    The majority of people die in difficult circumstances. Unfortunately, this is the case, but specialists must be available to care for those who are nearing the end of their life. Hospice workers are professionals who care for people who are nearing the end of their lives, which might be due to a terminal illness or old age.

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    11. Educators

    Educators
    Educators

    Whatever the situation, people still need to be educated. Two of the most powerful instruments for overcoming the financial crisis are education and knowledge. Humans, as individuals and as a civilization, must learn in order to survive and contribute to the growth of their community. As a result, teachers and educators in all areas are valued highly and are unlikely to lose their jobs during a recession.

    12. Public Transport Workers

    Public transport is the best way to save money, especially during times of recession. Thus, public transport workers will always have a job and they will be even higher in demand. Even if the economy goes down, the professionals like bus drivers, train drivers, train conductors, and many more, will have their jobs.

    13. Body Shops & Auto Mechanics

    Even though there will be fewer personal automobiles and vehicles on the road, they will need to be repaired. What if you have to travel urgently, perhaps during a war or pandemic? The cars must be in good working order. That is why the auto mechanic position will not be eliminated.

    14. Pharmaceutical Technicians and Pharmacists

    Medicines are needed by all age groups. No matter what’s going on in the world, that is why individuals related to the pharmaceuticals field will never lose their job as their job is vital and plays an important role in a recession.

    15. Law Enforcement

    Law Enforcement
    Law Enforcement

    There will always be a need for police officers, detectives, federal agents, and other law enforcement officers because no one can take their place. Particularly during a recession, those with specialised skills in these sectors will be in high demand as the crime rate might increase.

    16. Workers in the Correctional System

    People working in prisons, parole boards, and other offices won’t be losing their jobs either, as their services are important too. Even in a recession, letting the prisoners out will only increase the problems.

    17. Public Utility Workers

    During a recession, staying connected to your loved ones and the outer world is the only thing that can reduce stress. As seen during the COVID-19 pandemic, one way to keep calm was to stay connected to your loved ones through the internet, phone calls, texting, etc. Different sources of entertainment are also important to keep your mind busy and distracted for a while. And these services are possible because of the individuals working in these fields. That’s why these jobs are never going anywhere.

    18. Judiciary Workers

    Courts will operate no matter what and the people employed there, like judges, lawyers, clerks, sheriffs, etc. all have their jobs intact and won’t lose their job. Even though some courts were closed for a while due to COVID-19, that was to control the contagious disease. Despite that, courts are always operating.

    19. Firefighters

    FireFighters
    FireFighters

    Accidents like fires will happen, and they cannot be predicted. So, in order to control that and save lives, a profession like a firefighter and all jobs related to this field will continue to exist even in a severe recession.

    20. Insurance Professionals

    Insurance Brokers
    Insurance Brokers

    Health insurance is crucial to most people, and they will keep it even in a recession, so there will always be a need for insurance brokers and professionals in this industry. Not only is there health insurance, but there is also automobile insurance, which is required to legally keep your car on the road.

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    21. Actuaries

    Actuaries help businesses cut extra expenses and keep the business running during a financial crisis. Individuals in this field will have their jobs as their services will be needed most by both private and government companies.

    22. Social Workers

    Social Workers
    Social Workers

    Social workers will be needed most during a recession as more and more people will be looking for support. Many people lose their homes and their livelihoods during a recession, which is why social workers and their services are needed.

    23. Mental Health Experts

    Mental Health Expert
    Mental Health Expert

    During a recession, the normal population gets affected the most. That can lead to some serious mental stress that can cause problems, which is why mental health experts are needed during these times. Substance abuse also spikes due to these conditions, so the demand for experts in these areas can get high.

    24. Divorce Attorneys, Mediators, & Arbitrators

    Financial difficulties and stress can cause couples to split up and compel them to make difficult decisions. According to studies, the stress induced by a recession causes a high rate of divorce and separation among young couples. As a result, there will be a demand for divorce attorneys, mediators, and arbitrators to complete all of this work.

    25. IT Workers

    Even during a recession, there will always be a demand for IT workers because the entire world has become digitised and technology is now the driving force behind it. To keep the websites, applications, and other things working, all of the technicians, programmers, and developers will be needed.

    26. Bankruptcy Attorneys & Staff

    Attorney
    Attorney

    During a recession, there is a high rate of bankruptcy. Financial crises are unavoidable. As a result, employees in this profession will not lose their jobs, as there will be a high demand for their services due to the high rate of bankruptcy filings.

    Conclusion

    Wartime situations demonstrate the need of being prepared and have a plan in case things go wrong. Having a job in a war-proof business can provide financial security and perhaps save your life and that of your family. As a result of recent events, more people are looking for recession-proof jobs, which can aid them during a downturn.

    FAQs

    What industries do best in a recession?

    Grocery stores, Funeral services, Educators, Healthcare, Insurance, and Attorneys are some of the industries that do not get hit by the recession.

    What are the top recession-proof jobs?

    Attorneys, Child Care, Elderly care, Law enforcement, Firefighters, and Educators are some of the top recession-proof jobs.

    What investments are recession-proof?

    Gold, Bonds, and Cash are some of the top recession-proof jobs.

  • How to Do Cold Call? | Tips and Tricks of Cold Calling

    There are numerous ways of marketing, businesses use to make their products visible and sell them to the customers. There are different selling processes, that are used to get the potential buyer attracted to the product or services. One of the processes that are actually very popular and are used frequently by almost every business is cold calling. It means calling on a prospective customer for the first time without any prior appointment at a commercial establishment or household.

    Cold calling is the source of telemarketing also known as canvassing or prospecting. This also includes the case of consumer door-to-door selling as door-knocking. Generally, Cold calling is an important stage and technique of the selling process. Cold calling abilities are not only useful in business aspects but also in many other aspects of work communications outside of sales activities and the selling function.

    Imagine receiving a call from an unknown caller. Immediately after receiving the call, the caller starts to question your knowledge about a product. Quickly the conversation turns into an interview. Eventually, the caller tries to sell a product to you. What would be going on in your mind during this entire conversation? Now flip the tables and imagine that you are the one making the cold call. In this article, we talk about some cool tricks and tips that will help you close the deal while making a cold call. So let’s get started.

    What is Cold Calling?
    Tips to Follow Before Making the Call
    Tips to Follow During the Cold Call

    What is Cold Calling?

    To be specific cold calling is an e-commerce terminology used to define a telemarketing strategy for pitching a sale through a phone call to a random potential customer. This can prove to be a rather frustrating business especially after receiving several no’ feedbacks. However, there is a way of turning those no answers into opportunities for closing the deal in the next attempt. It all depends on the caller’s mentality, strategy, preparedness and ability to listen.

    Although people say that cold calling is dead but there are many businesses relying on it to drive revenue. From companies like Uber, Twitter to Fortune 500 companies or high-growth startups, all have sales representatives enthusiastically dialling numbers day in and day out. If done appropriately it can be a source of both personal as well as business success.

    Tips to Follow Before Making the Call

    Some of the tips that one needs to follow before making a cold call are:

    Make a Call Strategy

    In order to make a successful sales pitch, a strategy is crucial. Before making the call, research thoroughly about the potential client, company or organization. Know their needs very well. Learn what trade the client is involved in, their latest purchases and who sold to them. Understand all the features of the product you want to sell and seek a better way of explaining an improved version of yours.

    Try to understand the best time to call since the client doesn’t know you at all. The best time to call varies from one company/individual to another, depending on the nature of the business. Some people are ready for phone conversations in the morning hours, others during the day, while others late afternoon. Do not call during lunch hour breaks and definitely not at night (bedtime). Also, some early morning hours that is when management meeting is being held, might not be a better time to call.

    Next, comes preparing yourself mentally before making the call. Like choosing the language you’re comfortable in otherwise the conversation will become awkward. You have to develop a warm voice that is strong but not sugar-coated.

    Do The Research Properly

    Be sure to research your potential client or target to know more about them for good and meaningful interaction. You can check out the social media platforms (Facebook pages, LinkedIn, Twitter feeds), and company websites. On these pages, you will be looking for the target’s professional background, nature of the industry that the target is involved in, competitors, commonalities, interests and others. While researching, look for the company email, or messenger handles and drops a brief statement introducing yourself, the company and the product. Then place the call.

    Prepare Your Opening Statement

    As part of the preparation for the cold call, draft an opening statement to reposition yourself for the call. Basically, this is an indication to the caller that you have a subject to talk about and not just a waste of his/her time. Make the statement sound very friendly and not too official.

    Be a Good Listener

    Remember that listening is a skill that is learned over time. If your initial calls got hanged up due to poor listening skills, don’t give up. Continue to learn from the proceeding calls. As a salesperson on the phone, remember people are emotional callers. As you are in a phone conversation with a potential client, listen through their emotions what the client is saying.

    Ensure that the call flow is as natural as possible and not make it sound like an interview. Have a notebook and a pen to take down notes while listening. They might mention a number of things that are important for your sales pitch. Note those things down and ask yourself how you can meet those needs with your product. Again, speak naturally as if with a friend, but convincingly as with a potential client.

    Be Positive

    Potential clients are regular, people going about their day to day business just like everyone else. The mentality should be that of a normal person experiencing life, with needs just like any other person. It all comes down to how the sales caller understands the market. The salesperson ought to understand the market as a business platform with people who need to be talked to about products.

    The attitude of a salesperson on the phone should be that of if they get rejected, it’s not them but the product. With a never-back-down attitude, a phone call rejected leaves you with information about what the market is like to equip you for the next call attempt. Move on to the next call with positivity that you might mention a product that will click with someone’s needs.

    Strategize to make as many calls as possible during the day. Out of 35 calls a day, 20 might be answered. Eventually, you might make about 8 – 10 close ins. If out of 30 calls only 10 get answered, be optimistic that the next day you might do better than that. Too many connections mean more opportunities for making a sale, don’t get disheartened easily.

    Tips to Follow During the Cold Call

    While making the call some of the steps that the caller needs to flow are:

    Perfect Your Calling Style

    It is very important to perfect your calling style before making any calls. This can be done alone or with the help of a friend. If you are self-conscious about phones, you need to make yourself feel safe and uninhibited. The best way of doing this is by standing in front of the mirror and rehearsing your script. Our exterior reflects our inner turmoil, so if you look anxious, your voice will sound strained and distant.

    Attract the Potential Customer

    Once you have the decision-maker on the phone, try to captivate and keep their attention. You have to really make them listen to what you have to say. Some people have natural charisma to capture the attention of the listener. According to sales gurus, it is not about what you say but about what you hear. The key is to read the thoughts of your prospect’s mind.

    Don’t Be Afraid of Rejection

    Do not be afraid to hear ‘No’. Not everyone will become your customer, that doesn’t mean you will give up. Do not let your fear of failure rule you rather turn it into fearlessness, learn from it and get ready to call the next prospect.

    Avoid Distractions During Call

    Do not multitask during a call this might distract you from saying something which you might regret later. Keep your focus intact while making the calls, this will not only hold their attention but through this people can also hear the confidence in your voice.

    Know Your Product

    Before making a pitch to anyone learn about your product thoroughly. Spend some time to know about the technical side of your product and how it might be of value to your customer. This will come in handy especially if you’re selling technical products or services.

    Be Clear About Your Goal

    Realise what your aim is, even though, you might have to move off-topic to keep the conversation going. Move back again to the same topic to fulfil your goal close the deal.

    Be Prepared to Deal With Aggressive Prospects

    Many times the customer might be aggressive and hostile. They might just be having a bad day or they might be bullies by nature. Anyhow, do not give them the charge, that doesn’t mean, you have to be rude. Just handle the situation tactfully because the reputation of your company is in your hand.

    Conclusion

    The fact about cold calling is that no prior contact has been made with the potential client. Therefore, a rejected call should not be any offence at all. Keep trying, the next one might be answered and a deal can be fixed.

  • 15 Psychological Hacks to Use in the Corporate World

    In the corporate world, where one wrong move can lead you to offload the board, it’s very important to make every move and take every decision after evaluating, to get the right outcome. Body language and the way of speaking are basic psychological traits that one need to focus on while meeting new people for any purpose whatsoever. Communication is a key aspect of any business or organization as it amplifies the relationship to throttle up the results.

    To throw light on the roadmap for the people who are new to the corporate world and to make them a pro in their game, we have compiled a list of psychological hacks to make your work-life somewhat trouble-free. These traits will help you to understand your coworkers and guide you while approaching strangers in social gatherings. So, let’s get started.

    Cool Psychological Hacks to Make Corporate Life Easy

    • One of the most common feelings is nervousness. When you start a conversation with a stranger, even though they are your business client, it is normal to feel a little bit overwhelmed and agitated. At this point try to ease yourself into the conversation. As a matter of fact, this happens because your brain is scared of exposure. In this situation, try to control your mind and ease into the conversation with the client.
    • From our very childhood, we have been taught to not interrupt in between when two people are talking. However, sometimes there comes a situation where one has to interfere. Here comes the technique to analyse body language. Now, before interrupting, look at the feet of the person, if they turn only their torso and not their feet, it means they are in the middle of an important conversation and they don’t want you to interrupt them, if not you can put out your point.
    • Whenever it seems that the conversation got heated and there is a chance of a mammoth argument, then simply stand next to the person and avoid standing in front of such person. Finally, this will automatically reduce their temperament and avoid unwanted turmoil.
    • Be vocal about your needs. If you require any help, then you need to directly approach the person and spell out that you need help. This will reduce loads of drama and delay. So, always adapt to this direct approach not only in the office but also in life.
    • Keep on nodding your head when a person is communicating with you so as to make them feel like you are indulged in their conversation. This will make them realise that you are listening to them and is interested in the topic that they are presenting in front of you. Also, if you want to get a positive response from someone, nod while you talk.
    • If you want to check whether the person is listening to you or not, just fold your arms. It will not only help you to check the concentration level of the person in the conversation but also make them aware that you’re serious about whatever you are spewing.
    • It’s a good trait to remember the other person’s name while conversing. While presenting a project, using the name of your client in the conversation, again and again, makes it more interesting and makes the opposite person feel that they are valuable.
    • Sometimes during addressing the public, you need to let them see your emotions, it also helps in making your speech more indulging and interesting. Pay attention to the small things like taking a pause after a few minutes and engaging the public in the topic by asking them to ask questions if they have any. Try to follow simple tricks to get the attention of the crowd.
    • If you ask someone a question and they only partially answer, just wait, give them some time they will keep talking, when they will feel that you think their opinion is valuable. Don’t change the topic or speak too fast, wait for their reply.
    • Give a person validation and rephrase their words at the end of a conversation. As it gives the other person satisfaction to know that you are listening to their words carefully.
    • Confidence is the key element here. If you are not familiar with the subject of the discussion, don’t let it see in your body language. Keep your confidence intact and handle the situation smartly without losing it, but don’t get overconfident, it can lead to a disaster, just play smart.
    • Don’t get succumb to any pressure. If you want to be persuasive, try and reduce the use of the words ‘I think’ and ‘I believe’.
    • Keep on looking at the people of the group and observe the way they are interacting with each other. This will show the real feelings of the people in the group.
    • Stay active and give a warm reply to the greeting received from the other person, this will make them feel that they are important.
    • When someone insults you, either ignore them or mock them. Never lose your temper, if you do, that is where you lost.

    Conclusion

    These are some of the hacks that can be used to improve your social skills. The corporate world is interesting but it can be harsh as well, one needs to play smart and use the hacks to make their work-life comfortable and easy.

    FAQs

    Are Psychological hacks necessary in the office?

    Psychology is important in the workplace, it helps in understanding the behaviour of the opposite person and also make you stand out in the crowd.

    What are the two psychological hacks that can attract customers?

    • While showcasing your products, try to use the emotional attachment of your customers.
    • Use colour psychology, to implicit emotions in your customers.

  • List of Chinese Apps That Got Quite Popular in India

    A recent study reveals that India has been the world’s fastest-growing app market over the past few years. And Chinese apps have established their dominance in India. Reports suggest that the top Chinese apps in India are being used by millions of Indians. However, there has been a major slowdown ever since the Indian government started banning the use of certain applications made in China owing to national security concerns. In June 2020, the government had banned 59 Chinese apps, according to the MeITY (Ministry of Electronics and Information technology) orders stating that the apps were engaging in activities that were said to be prejudicial to the sovereignty, defence and security of the country.

    With a population of 1.38 billion, India is the fastest-growing mobile app market. One of the major reasons ore than 300 million Indians use smartphones. However, in September 2020 the Government of India again banned 118 top Chinese apps in India. This post outlines the list of Chinese apps that were used in India but were banned in later on.

    Chinese Social Media Apps In India

    1. TikTok
    2. Bigo Live
    3. Helo
    4. Liveme
    5. Likee
    6. UVideo
    7. Vmate

    Chinese Gaming Apps In India

    1. PUBG
    2. Clash Of Clans
    3. Mafia City
    4. Rise Of Kingdoms

    Chinese File Transfer Apps In India

    1. SHAREit
    2. Xender

    Chinese E-Commerce Apps In India

    1. SHEIN
    2. ClubFactory

    Other Popularly used Chinese Apps In India

    1. CamScanner
    2. BeautyPlus
    3. UC Browser
    4. Brochill App

    Chinese Social Media Apps In India

    TikTok

    TikTok - Popular Chinese App in India
    TikTok – Popular Chinese App

    TikTok is a video-sharing social networking service owned by ByteDance. It is used to create short dance, lip-sync, talents, and comedy videos. India was the the largest market for TikTok with around 200 million monthly active users. According to sources, 39% of TikTok’s global users were from India. It has managed to outstrip the growth of Facebook in key markets and was moving towards global user domination. TikTok is one of the all Chinese apps that had become one of the most used Chinese apps of 2020 in India. The app was then banned in June of 2020 by the government of India.

    Bigo Live

    Bigo Live - Popular Chinese App
    Bigo Live – Popular Chinese App

    Bigo Live is a live streaming application that lets users create as well as consume content while going live. This app gives a platform to people for showcasing their talents and to explore global talent. India accounted for 32% of its 11 million new users. This app is also on the list top Chinese apps that was banned in June, 2020.

    Helo

    Helo - Popular Chinese App
    Helo – Popular Chinese App

    Helo is a social media platform where users can create, upload, and share a variety of content. It has over 50 million monthly active users and supports 14 Indian languages. Helo was tremendously successful because it allows the user to connect with his or her friends and family in native languages. Helo was banned in June 2020 along with the other apps.

    Liveme

    Liveme - Popular Chinese App
    Liveme – Popular Chinese App

    Liveme is a live streaming video app. Along with sharing video, Liveme also allows users to share their locations. One can search for people streaming close by. Liveme has over 13 million users in India. Not only does it help to grow “name and fame”, Liveme also allows its users to create connections with people around the world.

    Likee

    Likee - Popular Chinese App
    Likee – Popular Chinese App

    Likee was a top Chinese app in India which was owned by Chinese social media company Joyy Inc. Likee is a Singapore-based app gaining significant traction since its launch in 2017. The Likee app is a video maker and editor that supports various artistic effects. It is easy to use and is ideal for creating and sharing videos on social media platforms. Likee’s mobile monthly active users reached 80.7 million recently. Like was also one of the most well known Chinese app was banned in India.

    UVideo

    Uvideo - Popular Chinese App
    Uvideo – Popular Chinese App

    Uvideo is a video status app that has gained popularity amongst the Indian users. These videos can be used as WhatsApp status or even Facebook stories. The app is popular because it offers easy to use interface for creating or editing videos. However the app was taken down from Google Play store for violating some of their policies.

    Vmate

    Vmate - Popular Chinese App
    Vmate – Popular Chinese App

    The Vmate app is another short video sharing platform which is similar to TikTok. Even after it being dominated by Tiktok in India the Vmate’s status is high as it has a large user base and among the top Chinese app in India.

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    Chinese Gaming Apps In India

    PUBG

    PUBG - Popular Chinese App
    PUBG – Popular Chinese App

    Player Unknown’s battleground, popularly known as PUBG, is an online multiplayer battle royal game made in South Korea. Tencent has licensed the game and was testing a mobile app version in China. Over the years, it has become the bestselling and the most played video game of all time. It is among the most Popular Chinese apps in India and has around 10-15 million daily active users. PUBG holds the second place in the most played video game category in India. The most appealing part about the game is that it is free for mobile users. Pubg was banned in September 2020 by the MeITY department.

    Clash Of Clans

    Clash of Clans - Popular Chinese App
    Clash of Clans – Popular Chinese App

    Clash of Clans is a freemium mobile strategy video game with approximately 10-15 million users in India. With India having more than 50% of its population below the age of 25, this kind of video games gain popularity quite popularity in the nation. Clash of clans is one of the apps that was not banned and is still one most the most downloaded mobile gaming apps of 2021.

    Mafia City

    Mafia City - Popular Chinese App
    Mafia City – Popular Chinese App

    Mafia City is a freemium city-building and crew management simulator game developed and published by the Chinese mobile game studio Yotta Games Limited. It is available for both Android and iOS platforms. Mafia city was banned in India in September, 2020.

    Rise Of Kingdoms

    Rise of Kingdoms (ROK) - Popular Chinese App
    Rise of Kingdoms (ROK) – Popular Chinese App

    Developed by Chengdu Legou and published by Lilith, it goes beyond doubt that Rise of Kingdoms (ROK) is the most noteworthy product amidst all Chinese-made SLG mobile games in 2019. Lilith’s ROK pulled in nearly $61 million from abroad in October, beating Tencent’s PUBG Mobile as the most profitable Chinese game overseas for the month with a 13% month-to-month increase rate. Rise of kingdoms was also banned on September 2020.

    Top Chinese apps in India

    Chinese File Transfer Apps In India

    SHAREit

    SHAREit - Popular Chinese App
    SHAREit – Popular Chinese App

    SHAREit is a Chinese file sharing app that allows the sharing of photos, videos, music, contacts, and large files such as movies. It allows file sharing on Windows, Windows phones, Android, and iOS. Currently, it has 200 million users in India. SHAREit is wildly popular because it transfers large files within seconds. Share it was popular chines app but was also unfortunately banned in June of 2020.

    Xender

    Xender - Popular Chinese App
    Xender – Popular Chinese App

    Xender has become one of the world’s leading applications for file transfer and sharing. It allows the smooth transfer and sharing of files of different types and sizes over various mobile devices without internet dependency. Xender has crossed 170 million users in India. Is Xender any different from SHAREit? The answer is yes; Xender’s maximum speed of transferring file is about 40MB/s while SHAREit has a maximum speed of 20MB/s.

    Chinese E-Commerce Apps In India

    SHEIN

    SHEIN - chinese shopping app in india
    SHEIN – Chinese shopping app in India

    SHEIN is a famous Chinese app that is an international business-to-consumer e-commerce platform for all fashion related needs. SHEIN mainly focuses on women’s wear and accessories but also offers men’s apparel, kids wear, accessories, etc. SHEIN tripled its business in India within a year, serving approximately 1 million active users. It was quite popular for its low-priced product catalog.

    ClubFactory

    ClubFactory - Chinese shopping app in India
    ClubFactory – Chinese shopping app in India

    ClubFactory is a fashion, lifestyle, and beauty e-commerce store headquartered in Hangzhou, Zhejiang (China). It sells a variety of products at cheap prices. ClubFactory surpassed 100 million monthly active users in India. Both Shein and ClubFactory were banned in June 2020.

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    Other Popularly used Chinese Apps In India

    CamScanner

    CamScanner - Popular Chinese App in India
    CamScanner – Popular Chinese App in India

    CamScanner is a mobile app that allows mobile devices to be used for scanning images. This app allows the user to scan, store, and sync content across smartphones, tablets, and mobile. CamScanner has around 100 million users and was widely used by Indians until it was banned.

    BeautyPlus

    BeautyPlus - Popular Chinese App in India
    BeautyPlus – Popular Chinese App in India

    BeautyPlus is a selfie camera and photo editing application for android users. The app is popular among photographers, makeup enthusiast, and selfie experts. It has various functions like airbrushing, slimming, and skin smoothening. According to sources, BeautyPlus has over 100 million users in India, and was also banned.

    UC Browser

    UC Browser - Popular Chinese App in India
    UC Browser – Popular Chinese App in India

    This made in China app is a web browser owned by a China-based mobile internet company. It is more popular than Google Chrome in some of Asia’s fastest-growing markets. UC Browser has over 130 million users in India today. The reason behind its popularity is its capability to render fully-functional revamped pages that are suitable for slow network connections, i.e., 2G. It saves up to 79% more data than Google Chrome but was again banned in India.

    Brochill App

    Brochill - Popular Chinese App
    Brochill – Popular Chinese App

    Brochill is a AI vernacular content platform which is used to share various things like images, videos, stickers, personalized video quizzes, songs, quotes, etc. The Brochill apps video downloads are also easily available.

    Some Other Top Chinese Apps In India 2020

    • Kwai
    • UC Browser Mini
    • Mobile legends
    • Turbo VPN
    • WeChat
    • Game of Sultans
    • Battle of Empires
    • LivU
    • Cheez
    • NewsDog
    • Rise of Civilization
    • Flash Keyboard
    • NonoLive
    • Parallel Space
    • Weibo
    • UDictionary

    Conclusion

    Over the years, Chinese apps have been extremely successful in taking over the Indian market. With India having the world’s largest youth population, Chinese apps have found the ideal customer base in Indians. Now, Chinese apps have got banned by Government of India after The ministry of electronics and IT found security concerns with these apps.

    FAQs

    Is Helo A Chinese App?

    Yes, Helo is a social networking app launched by China’s Bytedance in June, 2018. The application is the Chinese version of India’s Sharechat and covers showbiz, entertainment, politics, parenting, farming, and much more.

    Is B612 A Chinese App?

    No. The popular photo app, named after a planet from the novella Little Prince, is owned by Japan’s Line Corp.

    Is Likee A Chinese App?

    Owned by Chinese social media company Joyy Inc. Likee is a Singapore-based app heading towards its biggest global push since launching in 2017.

    Which Country’s App is Zili?

    Xiaomi (a Chinese electronics company) has launched a TikTok rival app called Zili. There is no need of a Xiaomi device running MIUI to test it, and anyone with an Android smartphone can try out Zili.

    Is Viva Video A Chinese App?

    Viva Video has been developed by QuVideo Inc., a Chinese company based in Hangzhou. QuVideo also created SlidePlus.

    Is Photolab A Chinese App?

    Yes, Photo Lab is an application from China.

    Yes, the GalleryVault app was developed by the China-based “GalleryVault Developer Team”.

    Some of the Chinese apps that were very popular in India are:

    • TikTok
    • Likee
    • UC Browser
    • Camscanner
    • Pubg
    • Club Factory
    • Shein
    • Liveme
    • SHAREit

    Uvideo and Xender apps are from which country?

    Xender app and Uvideo apps are from China.

    What is Chinese app detector?

    Chinese app detector is an app that is also a tool to find chinese applications installed in your device.

  • Is Studying Part-Time an Option?

    Most teenagers want to continue their learning after school graduation. They opt for private schools, colleges, and universities. However, their education may not be full. Many students prefer part-time studying. It causes hot debates about the rationality of such an option.

    Is studying part-time a reasonable move? Many folks think that this format will never make a true specialist out of a learner. We believe that this thought is false. Part-time studying has the right to exist, and we will provide our reasons.

    More Free Time

    As you will not be busy with learning as a stationary student, you will surely have a lot of free time. It is a perfect chance to turn all capabilities into real opportunities. You will have pretty much time to improve all imperfections, set goals, define how to reach them and find your place in life.

    Gaining Work Experience

    Thanks to your partial involvement in the learning process, you may try different professions. Before you acquire a degree, you have a nice chance to try the anticipated job. Moreover, you may try quite different jobs, and it will be a very useful experience for you. It is quite possible that you will realize that a different profession is close to your heart.

    As you prefer part-time learning, your job will also be part-time. We think that freelancing is the best option for students. If you have good writing skills, you may help other students who are less gifted. Why is freelance writing perfect for students? Here are a few convincing reasons:

    • Improvement of your skills – As you will be writing a lot of academic papers, you will boost your skills greatly. These include more than writing skills because other skills are also required to complete a perfect piece. Thus, you will also develop editing, researching, topic generating, analytical, proofreading, citing, and other skills.
    • Enrichment of knowledge – You will cover various topics in various academic fields. Accordingly, you will enlarge your knowledge automatically when you research them. It is a great benefit to know many things from different subjects for anyone. Besides, you will gain experience in writing all types of essays. Perhaps some other pieces of writing will also be completed by you. This experience will surely help you to be a successful student.
    • Flexible schedule – Freelance provides you with a convenient working schedule. You are the one who decides when to work and for how long. Just set active writing hours and work while they run. Have a rest when it is convenient for you.
    • Freedom of choice – Of course, only you decide on the load. If you feel overwhelmed or simply do not like a certain assignment, you are free to refuse to do it. Thus, you will never have any negative feelings and no one forces you to complete this or that task

    Another similar and quite captivating part-time job is blogging. You are also free to choose topics you want to cover, as well as the workload and time required for writing. It also develops various skills and helps to learn vital things.

    Earning Money

    As you may work, you will surely earn. It is a very honorable deed for all teenagers. A combination of learning and work is hard. The ones who manage it can be called some sort of hero. Depending on the selected job, you will be able to afford a lot. Evaluate your skills, so you will know what part-time job suits you perfectly.

    Starting New Projects

    Thanks to more free time, you will be able to start new beginnings. We mean some business affairs. You may run up a startup or sell handmade products. It is up to you if you have the desire to do that. At any rate, you will realize your potential, even if some of your new beginnings will fail.

    Acquiring New Skills and Passions

    You are also welcome to master new skills and start new hobbies. What will they be like? It depends on your inner talents and desires. If you want to acquire new skills, you may try:

    • Architecture
    • Engineering
    • Web design
    • Coding, etc.

    These directions are very popular and have bright perspectives even in 100 years. As for hobbies, your choice is richer and easier to acquire. Here are a few prompts if you still wonder what to start:

    • Any kind of new sport for you
    • Traveling
    • Writing blogs
    • Hiking
    • Mountain climbing (be careful!)
    • Crafting with your hands
    • Volunteering, etc.

    Use Professional Aid

    If you need more time for your work and wonder “who can write my paper”, you should use an online writing service. If it’s legal and reliable, it will surely solve all your issues with a term paper, essay, research paper, and other academic issues.

    You may freely demand any academic skill. Your writer can write revise, edit, cite, etc. Your essays will be tackled exactly as you want. You will easily find someone to do your papers.

    How much should you pay? Commonly, the price is quite cheap and ranges from $7 to $13.  Therefore, you will be able to afford professional aid.

    Summing Up

    As you can see, part-time studying has many benefits for learners. It is a great way out for busy youngsters who need more time for working and enjoying life. You may not worry about the quality of your skills and knowledge if you prefer this format of education. It is also practical, effective, and beneficial.