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Covid-19 impact: Demand, pricing pressures to weigh on Coal India

After hitting all-time lows last month, shares of Coal India (CIL) have recovered by about 10 per cent. While a part of these gains were led by stock valuations hitting a trough, some relief for CIL was also expected with the resumption of business and industrial activity, leading to some uptick in coal demand from thermal power generators and other end-user industries. However, the benefits are likely to be limited, and the persisting challenges will likely limit significant upside. This is also a reason why the 10 per cent gain in CIL’s share price since March…

4 Tips for Building Your PR Toolbox

April 21, 2020 6 min readOpinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. When my book came out, I was a recent college graduate who lacked a real understanding of the world of press and PR, and I know there are others like me out there. Many see PR as mystical and ever-changing, which leads them to hire publicists and PR companies to figure it out for them. Because I was a 22-year-old entrepreneur, I decided to try to figure it out myself.  With trial and error, I slowly began to understand what it is that journalists and publications…

The Hidden Guide to Business for Beginners: Unveiling the Unspoken Truths of Entrepreneurship

The Hidden Guide to Business for Beginners: Unveiling the Unspoken Truths of Entrepreneurship Embarking on the entrepreneurial journey is exhilarating, filled with dreams of innovation, independence, and impact. Yet, beneath the glossy success stories and step-by-step blueprints, lie a myriad of unspoken truths and often-overlooked insights crucial for the budding business owner. This isn’t just another beginner’s guide; this is “The Hidden Guide to Business for Beginners,” designed to illuminate the less obvious, yet profoundly important, aspects of starting and sustaining a successful venture. If you’re ready to peel back the layers and uncover the real foundations of entrepreneurship, read…

Spark and sustain growth by focusing on company culture

As companies all over the world reel from the effects of the novel coronavirus, a multitude of challenges, including slower growth, seem inevitable. Although taking care of employees and customers is paramount, prudent leaders must also pull themselves out of crisis mode and think about the future. Focusing on culture should be a priority, because a company’s culture can either support or potentially derail its progress. By identifying the critical behaviors that must be embedded in your organization to bring that growth-enhancing culture to life, you can help your company weather these turbulent times and come out of them even…

The Hidden Checklist for Business: Unlocking Sustainable Growth

“`html The Hidden Checklist for Business: Unlocking Sustainable Growth Every entrepreneur starts with a checklist: business registration, financial planning, marketing strategy, product development. These are the foundational blocks, the visible structure of any successful venture. But what about the unseen elements? The unspoken requirements that differentiate a business that merely survives from one that truly thrives, adapts, and endures through unforeseen challenges? This is the realm of the “Hidden Checklist for Business” – a crucial compilation of strategic foresight, internal resilience, operational fortitude, and brand protection often overlooked until a crisis strikes. Ignoring these clandestine considerations can leave even the…

ACC’s strong operating performance lifts sentiment amid Covid-19 lockdown

Even as the volume pressure was evident on ACC’s March quarter performance and realisations disappointed, cost controls pulled up the company’s operating performance. With both, operating and net profit ahead of estimates, the ACC stock gained more than 8 per cent on Wednesday. With the lockdown in progress, cement sales volume at 6.56 million tonne (MT) declined 12 per cent year-on-year and 16 per cent sequentially, in March quarter (Q1, for the company follows January-December accounting year). Realisations at Rs 4,702 per tonne improved marginally by 0.9 per cent sequentially helped by price hikes taken by…

The Future of Business: What to Expect in an Era of Rapid Transformation

The Future of Business: What to Expect in an Era of Rapid Transformation The business world stands at the precipice of unprecedented change, driven by accelerating technological innovation, evolving societal values, and dynamic global landscapes. What was once considered futuristic is now becoming a present-day reality, demanding that businesses of all sizes re-evaluate their strategies, operations, and core philosophies. Understanding the key trends shaping tomorrow’s enterprises isn’t just about foresight; it’s about survival and the opportunity to lead. This article delves into the transformative forces that will define the future of business, offering insights into what executives, entrepreneurs, and employees…

The 2 Things About Marketing That Never Change

April 21, 2020 4 min readOpinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The following excerpt is from Dan S. Kennedy and Kim Walsh Phillips’s No B.S. Guide to Direct Response Social Media Marketing, Second Edition. Buy it now from Amazon | Barnes & Noble | IndieBound Trying to do social media marketing that actually works grows more difficult by the day. In fact, Facebook is regularly throwing advertisers right out the back door of the castle. To get back in, companies are often required to redo their sites and behavior in ways that neuter effectiveness. Do not underestimate…