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The late Georgia congressman John Lewis had a well-earned reputation for being uncannily optimistic, courageous, and values-driven. These characteristics were also core to his identity as a leader. Although Lewis was brutally beaten by police during a 1965 civil rights march in Selma, Ala., he said, “I have an obligation to continue to do what I can to help because I am here to continue to tell the story.” His final public statement challenged us to get into “good trouble, necessary trouble” by pursuing nonviolent protest and taking a stand against injustice and in favor of unity and peace. He…

India’s NSE Nifty50 Index is expected to reclaim its all-time high of around 12,400 by March as the V-shaped rally in stocks is likely to continue, according to the nation’s largest listed brokerage. “We do not foresee any major shift in the current directional positive bias,” analysts at ICICI Securities, led by Dharmesh Shah, wrote in a note to clients. “Any correction should be used as an incremental opportunity to construct a portfolio of quality stocks.” The benchmark index has bou­nced more than 50 per cent from its March low, but…

August 26, 2020 8 min readOpinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The retail landscape is ever-changing and evolving. Trends come and go, and the marketplace continues to stay highly competitive. Retailers must have a clear plan in place to ensure they stand out from the crowd, attract more customers and remain profitable. In order to do this, you must have a clear sales strategy, one that is properly executed to ensure that your store can rise above your stiff competition and consistently generate sales. A good sales strategy consists of four main elements. 1. Know who you…

While the Covid-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc across sectors, life insurers feel this black swan event has resulted in the bolstering of demand for insurance products, be it in protection, health, guaranteed return segment or others. From being a push product, insurance has become a “nudge product” due to the uncertainties. During the Business Standard webinar, moderated by Consulting Editor Tamal Bandyopadhyay, leading minds of the life insurance industry seemed to agree that the current situation has led customers to be more aware of insurance. And while demand for insurance, especially protection products, has gone go…

Fund managers may gradually shift their attention towards accrual funds in search of higher yields, even as investors continue to favour shorter-term debt funds. Accrual funds invest in companies having a lower credit rating, often with expectations of an improvement in their rating. Experts believe a compression theme is evident in select AA names as initial fears of downgrades and defaults recede, and portfolios may selectively look to capture opportunities in the space. “We believe opportunities in the AA space make for an attractive play for investors with risk appetite. However,…

August 25, 2020 5 min readOpinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. A sales follow-up email is for more than just confirming an order: It’s a powerful sales tool that can turn customers into lifelong supporters. After all, it’s not your product that turns customers into supporters and fans. It’s the relationship you develop with customers that does it. The follow-up email keeps the lines of communication open when you’re not busy trying to sell.  So, why do so few companies send out regular follow-up emails? They have the software to do it, since most email marketing tools…

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has imposed a penalty of Rs 50 lakh on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) for the compensation paid to former MD and CEO Chitra Ramkrishna. The exchange had paid Ramkrishna Rs 44 crore for her three-year tenure and a further Rs 23 crore as total remuneration in the last eight months of her tenure. Sebi got a letter from the finance ministry drawing its attention to the high compensation paid during the last eight months of the tenure. Ramkrishna had resigned from the…

Once you’ve scored that interview you’ve been pitching, there’s a few steps you should take to nail it.Free Book Preview Ultimate Guide to Social Media Marketing This book takes readers through a 360-degree perspective of social media marketing in businesses. August 24, 2020 6 min readOpinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Earlier this week you sent an incredible pitch to that podcast host you follow, and finally heard back. You’re in! The host asked you to submit a bio, headshot, and key talking points for marketing purposes, which you sent over immediately. The host also provided…