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SME WORLD July 2021 Issue

Role of MSMEs in Ecosystem Restoration

According to the Business and Sustainable Development Commission, sustainable business models could open economic opportunities worth $12 trillion and create 380 million jobs by 2030, with more than 50 per cent2 being located in developing countries.

8 mins

SMERA Aims to be the Most credible Voice for the MSME sector

SMERA Gradings and Rating is a subsidiary of Acuité Ratings & Research Limited and is dedicated to providing SME ratings & grading services to MSMEs. The company launched in 2005 as SME Rating Agency of India Limited, a joint initiative of Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), Dun & Bradstreet Information Services India Private Limited (D&B) and leading public and private sector banks in India. SMERA is possibly world's first SME-focused rating agency. Intending to facilitate easy access to finance for SMEs, SMERA focuses on promoting transparency and reducing information asymmetry.

5 mins

In a Remote World, the Cloud Enables Business Continuity

In the first half of 2020, the global pandemic forced companies around the globe into a sudden and unexpected shift to remote work. Many companies immediately turned to cloud computing for continuity of service. Those that didn't are heading that way now because, while the current crisis will eventually subside, it has permanently changed the business landscape and how companies operate. For many businesses, a percentage of employees and roles will become permanently remote. Fortunately, for those that need to adapt, the cloud can ease this transition. From enabling large scale remote work to enhancing business operations and saving cost, cloud computing is now an essential business practice for companies around the world.

3 mins

Mobile Payment Providers Need to Provide Dedicated Customer Support Centre for SMEs : Morgan Browne

Morgan Browne is passionate about helping SMEs succeed financially, and empowering them to achieve their full potential. In 2017, Morgan officially launched Enterpryze, the world's first mobile-first solution for SAP Business One. Morgan is a highly regarded member of SAP's Global Partner Executive Council and was a finalist in the EY (Entrepreneur of the Year Awards) in 2015. Milner Browne is a Deloitte best managed companies platinum member and a fast 50 finalist.

4 mins

SMEs Need to Adopt Technologies that Future-Proof them against Unanticipated Disruptions: Arun Meena

RHA Technologies is the brainchild of IIT Kanpur graduate, Arun Meena. The organisation for the first time in India enables the unique trust dependent outsourced tech co-founder offering for Start-ups and SMEs. In addition, the organisation also offers the traditional model of outsourced product development to MNCs and startups. It also provides an empathetic and synergistic technology consulting, digital transformation, and technology services and solutions to the founders of start-ups and SMEs worldwide. Thus, enabling the client organisations to realise and strengthen their innovation, differentiation, valuation and market offering.

5 mins

'TruckBhejo' aspires to create India's Largest, Fastest and Reliable Logistics Network

Nilesh Ghule is the Co-founder, CEO of Forza Logistics Techlabs Pvt Ltd, a technology-led logistics company, known as 'TruckBhejo'. The company is focused on connecting both supply and demand sides to deploy the most efficient logistics network. Catering to all 3 delivery miles - first, middle and last mile of logistics, With a fleet of over 3,000 active trucks and 40+ city network, the company has shipped over 2 million tonnages and fulfilled over 1 million deliveries. From being a son of a truck driver to a successful entrepreneur, Nilesh incorporated TruckBhejo with pure passion and sheer grit. Strategizing and charting out the plan to achieve results being his forte, Nilesh is focused on building scalable and sustainable business at TruckBhejo.

6 mins

Transition To Online Marketplaces And Malls

Generally, consumer habits and trends follow an evolutionary curve. But the global pandemic changed all that with one fell swoop. Consumer behaviour flipped very rapidly and shoppers shifted from offline to online purchases in a matter of weeks. The Covid-19 pandemic became an inflection point as consumers suddenly experienced the safety and convenience of online shopping.

5 mins

Integrating Dental Health Services with Technology to Spread Awareness

My Dental Plan Healthcare is an IT-enabled healthcare company, Mproactively streamlining dental experience in India by bringing them at par with the dental services around the globe. The company has ushered in the era of IT-enabled healthcare in the dental space and is known to offer standardised, quality services in a completely hygienic environment at reasonable costs.

5 mins

Efficient Vendor Management to Increase Your Company's Performance

India is now one of the fastest growing economies in the world. The recent interventions in industrial growth coupled with thriving government policy push, have helped Indian companies to enhance their innovations and offerings and ensure higher productivities. In this process, organisations collaborate with several partners to ensure efficient outcomes. This brings us to a key business aspect, i.e., vendor management, the process of shortlisting and finalising vendors for a particular task/project.

3 mins

Tavaga : Making Use of Technology in Fintech Space

Tavaga provides an innovative technology interface for investors via a mobile application. It empowers retail investors by providing them with access to the same advice, processes, investment products, and technology as professional investment funds hired by HNI. Tavaga's mission is to assist the investors in saving more and achieving user-defined goals at a reasonable cost, i.e. democratizing advisory.

3 mins

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SME WORLD is India’s most authentic information and knowledge magazine dedicated to the SMEs sector. The magazine enjoys a large readership and is popular with entrepreneurs across sectors.
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