Business
Why is Warren Buffect keeping so much cash?New!!
Is a market crash coming? You would see these headlines very often, because they achieve the objective of the media outlet, which is to induce fear and make you read the article. The reasons given differ every time, and they sound rational. For example, currently one of the reasons given is the high amount of […]
The Importance of Creativity and Innovation in Entrepreneurship
In today’s rapidly changing business environment, creativity and innovation are not just desirable traits but essential components for success. This article explores how these elements intertwine to drive entrepreneurship and foster business growth. Understanding the importance of creativity in business can give budding entrepreneurs the tools they need to thrive. Whether you are an established business leader or a new entrepreneur, this article will provide valuable insights into how to harness creativity and innovation effectively.
Playing with FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early)
FIRE stands for Financial Independence, Retire Early. The participants try and live a frugal life, save, and invest the money to reach a particular number beyond which one does not have to work. The belief is that you can live on the passive income generated by the corpus. Most of the FIRE literature and discussion […]
Toxic Ways Millennials and Gen Z Approach Finance in India: A Guide to Financially Empowering Indian Millennials
Introduction In today's fast-paced world, financial independence and security are crucial for individuals of all ages, including millennials and Gen Z. However, it is observed that many Indian millennials and Gen Z approach finance in toxic ways that hinder their financial growth and stability. This article aims to shed light on these toxic habits and […]
Ten Non-Scalable Ways of GTM for Early Stage Companies
When it comes to marketing for early stage startups, the first thought is typically to create scalable strategies. However, there are times when non-scalable methods can be just as effective, or even more so. Here are ten non-scalable ways of go-to-market (GTM) for early stage companies: While these methods may not be scalable, they can […]
Tata Consumer - A Global Story?
Tata Consumer acquired a number of companies in the US, UK and Africa, for which they were criticized for over a decade. There were valid reasons for the same, they were not able to digest the rapid acquisitions and had a number of issues getting those companies to profitability. The recent annual report gives a […]
When was the last time you did something for the first time?
Staying in the comfort zone is ... well, comfortable. You do something that you have done many times before, and you do it better. You are comfortable, you have the confidence, and you do it well. Why would anyone try anything new? You try something new because you have to. When your current strategy, current […]
Ask Atul : What has been your biggest career mistake?
The biggest career mistake I have made is to assume that there is something called career mistake. Let me explain. When we use the word "career mistake", we are referring to an incident in our lives when we took a certain decision that turned out to be "wrong" later. It may be that we rejected a […]
Finance and Investing Books
Over the last thirty years, I have read several finance and investing books. Finance and Investing is not only interesting, but is a very important topic for anyone who wants to lead a balanced life, doing what one wants to do. It includes personal finance, portfolio design and stock picking. I have made a list […]