Recessions are temporary, but how you use your time now can pay off well into the future.Free Book Preview No BS Guide to Direct Response Social Media Marketing The ultimate guide to – producing measurable, monetizable results with social media marketing. July 22, 2020 4 min readOpinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The Great Recession of 2007-2009 was one of the most difficult periods of my life, but I got through it, learned some valuable lessons, and eventually emerged in a much better place as an entrepreneur. Now, even though the coronavirus pandemic is causing both…

After suspending ‘options on futures’ contracts, the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) has decided to launch ‘options on goods’ contracts in certain farm commodities on Monday. Earlier, options were devolving into futures and settlement was at a fixed price. Now Sebi allows direct settlements in options, under which the farmer will benefir from price volatility. Available in three commodities, namely, rapeseed/mustard seed, maize and wheat to begin with, these contracts would allow both, farmers and other participants in the value chain such as aggregators, farmers producers organisations (FPOs) and farmers producers companies (FPCs) to hedge…

July 24, 2020 5 min readOpinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. We live in a time when a brand’s ability to reach its customers online has never been more important. The same is true of individual entrepreneurs, influencers and others. This is where live streaming video comes in. While the popularity of YouTube has long proven video’s importance in the online world, live video’s surge is relatively recent, and is still often overlooked by marketers. A report from IAB found that by the end of 2018, 67 percent of internet users had streamed live videos, with 47…

Gold prices today jumped to Rs 50,750 from Rs 50,200 per 10 gram on Friday, while silver fell to Rs 61,050 from Rs 62,000 per kg, according to the Good Returns website. Gold jewellery prices vary across India, the second-largest consumer of the metal, due to different excise duty, state taxes, and making charges. In New Delhi, the price of 22-carat gold rose to Rs 49,550 per 10 gram, and in Chennai to Rs 48,790. In Mumbai, the rate was Rs 49,600, according to the Good Returns website. The price of 24-carat gold in…

This trio of tips will help your remote administrator drive visibility and income to your business.Free Book Preview No BS Guide to Direct Response Social Media Marketing The ultimate guide to – producing measurable, monetizable results with social media marketing. July 24, 2020 3 min readOpinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. A virtual assistant (VA) can be a critically important asset to any business. Still, I continue to hear the phrase, “I wish I could afford a VA, but I can’t.” And my answer has long been the same: “If you could hire a VA for…

Regulator Irdai on Friday permitted health insurance companies to offer Arogya Sanjeevani Policy as a group health insurance product, with a view to expand the coverage of insurance to employees working in business establishments. Arogya Sanjeevani Policy, whether in individual or group form, will also cover treatment of Covid-19 disease, said Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai). The group policy is expected to provide protection to a large number of employees engaged in manufacturing, services, SMEs, MSMEs, logistics sector and migrant workers, catering to their medical needs, the regulator…

The United States’ withdrawal of special status to Hong Kong is set to to boost Indian jewellery exports to developed nations and help the country become the world’s largest diamond trading hub, experts said. Following Beijing’s imposition of national security law on Hong Kong early this month, the independence of some seven million people in Hong Kong was seized by Chinese authorities. This means, citizens in Hong Kong will no longer be able to protest or launch processions against the Chinese government. Following the Chinese action, the United States on July…

July 23, 2020 5 min readOpinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. One of your greatest foes as an entrepreneur is misinformation. There is a lot of erroneous advice online, especially when it comes to social media marketing. Unfortunately, much of this guidance seems reasonable on paper. Without the right research or knowledge, you may end up unwittingly endangering the future of your business. Here are seven common social media marketing myths you need to watch out for. 1. Negative feedback can be safely ignored Social media marketing isn’t just about promoting the positive parts of your brand.…