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Baqar Iftikhar Naqvi is the founder and CEO of Upriver Ecommerce, an online sales accelerator firm and can guide entrepreneurs on how to make their firms grow.He holds a BTech in textile technology from the Central Textile Institute and has a master's degree in marketing and merchandising from the National Institute of Fashion Technology.He has 23 years of experience in the consumer products and retail industry.... more
Asked by Anonymous - Oct 05, 2023Hindi
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Hi Sir, I am 35 years old. have 12 plus years of experience in Corporate. Draw a 6 digit salary but my work is not give me satisfaction. Wanted to start something on my own, so started an import export business. Did some course to know how it works..Now I do not have a product or unsure where would be my starting point to get into business. Could you please provide any suggestions..

Ans: Export import is a very broad term. Decide what you want to do e.g. you can become an importer of a category and start importing from key manufacturing hubs and wholesale them in India. Alternaively, you can visit multiple fairs internationally, do some sampling and get orders from buyers and then get the products manufactured in India and sell to your global clients/ buyers.
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I worked almost for 24 years in sales & marketing deptt.of various leading multinationals like Glaxo,AkzoNobel,ICI Dulux,Lupin and national like Sintex Ind,Vinod Denim.I was star performer but never ever ventured into personal business.I have prepared number of projects for companies and MBA holder.Please advise which business I should start?
Ans: Starting a new business is a significant decision, and it should align with your skills, interests, and financial capabilities. Since you have extensive experience in sales and marketing and have prepared numerous projects for companies, you have a strong background that can be leveraged to your advantage. Here are some steps to help you decide which business to start:

Self-Assessment:

Reflect on your passions, interests, and hobbies. Starting a business in a field you are passionate about can be more fulfilling.
Consider your strengths and skills, including your sales and marketing expertise.
Evaluate your financial situation and determine your budget for starting a business.
Market Research:

Conduct market research to identify industries and niches that have growth potential and align with your expertise.
Look for gaps or unmet needs in the market that your skills and experience can address.
Identify Opportunities:

Consider opportunities in your local area or industries that are experiencing growth.
Explore the possibility of consulting or offering services based on your expertise in sales and marketing.
Business Plan:

Develop a detailed business plan that outlines your business idea, target market, competition, financial projections, and marketing strategy.
Assess the feasibility and potential profitability of your business idea.
Networking:

Leverage your professional network and industry contacts to explore potential partnerships or collaborations.
Seek advice from mentors or experienced entrepreneurs who can provide valuable insights.
Validate Your Idea:

Before fully committing, consider testing your business idea on a smaller scale or conducting a pilot project to validate demand.
Evaluate Risk Tolerance:

Assess your risk tolerance and consider how comfortable you are with the potential challenges and uncertainties of entrepreneurship.
Legal and Regulatory Considerations:

Research the legal and regulatory requirements for starting a business in your area, including licenses, permits, and taxes.
Start Small:

It's often advisable to start small and gradually scale your business as you gain experience and confidence.
Seek Professional Advice:

Consult with business advisors, accountants, and legal experts to ensure you have a solid foundation for your business.
Ultimately, the business you choose to start should align with your skills, interests, and goals. Given your background in sales and marketing, you may consider starting a consulting firm or offering marketing services to small businesses. Remember that entrepreneurship can be challenging, but with the right planning and dedication, it can also be a rewarding journey.

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MHT-CET, IIT-JEE, NEET-UG Expert - Answered on May 01, 2026

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Hii respected sir I passed my 12th hsc in 2024 from Maharashtra state board ( pcb) and my marks scored was Physics - 65 Chemistry- 65 Biology- 82 English - 76 Fisheries- 159 And I was preparing for neet ug 2024,but unfortunately I wasn't able to make that year due to neet scam and all what happened that year... And took drop year to prepare for neet ug 2025...and was prepared enough but at the end got panicked due to the tough examination and even in my 2nd attempt I was not able to make it that year too... So I gave myself one more last chance... And got the gut to take another drop year(2nd drop for neet ug 2026)..and I started my prep in July 2025 ( with pw yakeen batch) everything was going good initially.. Was doing regular classes.. Giving mocks and all.. No stress.. And was Beleiving that this time I will definitely make it in 2026 ... But then came the actual phase of my prep.... When I saw all my friends moving out, doing different courses, and improving their lives.. While I had been stuck in the neet loop.... I felt absolutely lonely, I used to be depressed my whole day, and because of this I used to constantly regret about my past decisions that if I could have done that life could have been much better, and I faced some family problems, taunts from relatives which affected me so much mentally, I got affected by allergic asthama.. And just 3 months before neet.. My 15 days wasted due to asthama and fever... I loosed my weight.. And in January and February... I wasn't even able to sleep properly ,I was just depressed that what if I also will not be able to make this year too.. It's already my 3rd attempt... And somehow I kept going but in April I finally accepted that I will not be able to clear neet ug in 2026 too.....And at the end I just wanna say is I wasted my 3 precious neet ug attempts and 2 drop years.. Coz when you are not able to achieve anything that's totally a waste.. And now I only have two options either I regret everything and waste more time or I just move forward thinking about my career... I decided that I will take a final drop year( last attempt) for NEET 2027, I know many people will say that pls don't take it... Coz I definitely know that it will be much more difficult.. But in all the 3 attempts I gave for neet ug.. I was never able to give my best.. and I know very well from my side that if just once I gave my best na.. I will definitely clear it... But it's definitely gonna be my last attempt for 2027..and I cannot afford a 0.1% of error in my preparation... And if I didn't cleared this time.. I am definitely gonna leave this rat race... And that's why I decided to take another (3rd and last drop for neet 2027) and alternatively if I didn't cleared neet ug and didn't got into mbbs... Instead of doing other courses like bams, bhms, biotech, bsc... I decided that I will do engineering but I didn't took maths in hsc 2024 boards and that's why I wanna know about the isolated subject examination.. I heard that even if I am from pcb background... I can do engineering.. I just wanna appear for isolated subject examination maths in 2026(july) so can i give isolated exam in 2026 in July 2026 ( coz improvement exam occurs in July only) and I don't wanna wait for 2027 for maths exam..........so would I be eligible for engineering?? What I have to do further can someone pls explain me I don't have any idea about it... What I have to do further? Coz for second option if I didn't cleared neet ug 2027 I am gonna take admission in engineering in 2027 through mhtcet 2027 pcm examination. So can I do it... So what I have to do further ? Can you pls help me with it sir? And o definitely know that if I just get once the chance of mhtcet I can definitely score 95+ percentile which will help me in landing into very good engineering colleges like ict, vjti, etc.
Ans: When no magic happened in 3 attempts, what will happen in the 4th attempt? Just a waste of time and money. Not at all recommended to repeat the same exercise again and again without any solid outcome. You have a lot of excuses to escape from the studies.

Yet, to boost your morale, here is my short reply: If medicine is still your dream and you truly believe you have one best attempt left, take NEET 2027 with a disciplined “final-shot” mindset, but build a smart backup in parallel by confirming with the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education whether you can appear for Mathematics as an isolated or additional subject in 2026. If accepted and recognized for eligibility, that can open the path to engineering via MHT-CET/JEE as a strong Plan B, giving you both hope and security instead of an all-or-nothing gamble.

Good luck.
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