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Workplace Expert - Answered on Feb 23, 2024

Krishna Kumar is the founder and CEO of GoMoTech, a company that provides strategic consulting in B2B sales, performance management and digital transformation.
Before branching out on his own, he worked with companies like Microsoft, Rediff, Flipkart and InMobi.
With over 25 years of experience under his belt, KK is a regular speaker at industry events and academic intuitions, both in India as well as abroad.
KK completed his MBA in marketing from the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning in Andhra Pradesh and his management development programme from XLRI, Jamshedpur.
He has also completed his LLB from Nagpur University and diploma in PR from Bhavan’s College of Management, Nagpur, where he was awarded a gold medal.... more
Asked by Anonymous - Feb 21, 2024Hindi
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I am a local broadband operator at Kolkata and selling broadband & OTT services on commission basis. I am a franchisee of Class A ISP of India. I am planning to start my own ISP where I can get more exposure but threat is jio and airtel. So, kindly guide and advise

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Please note building ISP business in the face of competition is not going to be easy, also ISP is a commodity business where price of services plays a big role. In the face of competition you need to figure out what is your differentiation and why customers would use your services vis a vis competition. If you have distinct advantage over them which would be sustainable them yes or else keep away.
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Hello Harsh, I have 15 years of work experience in cutting edge internet Technology companies. I am planning to hang my boots and do a start-up in the same domain. Could you please let me know the most importatnt things to look out for i.e. things to do and not to do. This will help of great help. Thank you.
Ans: With 15 years of experience in internet technology, you have a wealth of knowledge and insight that can be invaluable in your initial start-up in the same industry Your extensive industry experience gives you insight love on market trends, customer needs, and technological developments Provides the right resources and provides a solid foundation for business success. Here are some of the most important factors to consider when applying for entrepreneurship.

Things you can do:

First, it’s important to understand the needs and issues facing your target market, competitors, and potential customers.
Clearly explain your startup's uniqueness and how it resolves a problem or fulfills a need better than existing solutions.
Develop a detailed plan about your business, goals, target market, marketing strategy, revenue model, financial projections, etc.
Bring talented individuals on your board who share valuable startup vision and complement your skills. So, don't hesitate to surround yourself with amazing people!
Give top priority to deliver exceptional customer service and build strong relationships with your effective customers.
A great way to start is by developing a minimum viable product (MVP) and gathering proper feedback from early adopters because It will help you to refine and improve your offering.
For more interaction with customers, develop a marketing strategy to increase awareness of your startup.
Build some meaningful relationships with potential investors, mentors, industry experts, and fellow entrepreneurs. Who can offer valuable support and guidance to you?
To be flexible and ready to adapt to feedback and changing circumstances based on market trends.
Prioritizing your physical and mental well-being is key to long-term success as an entrepreneur.

Things Not to Do:

Do not ignore daily industry trends and changes in consumer behavior to remain competitive.
Don't underestimate the costs of your budget and expenses, and factor in unforeseen costs.
Losing focus on your core business objectives and getting distracted by shiny new opportunities
Not ensuring whether your startup is compliant with all relevant laws and regulations to avoid legal problems in the future.
To avoid fatigue, do not pace yourself and do not prioritize tasks.
Not analyzing competitors thoroughly and ignoring their strengths and weaknesses.
Being hesitant in taking feedback from customers, mentors, and team members and not using it to improve your product or service
Not taking the time to develop a high-quality product or service and failing to meet customer needs and provide value
Not investing in building a strong brand identity that resonates with your target audience.
Not accepting failure as a learning opportunity and not using failure as motivation to persevere and improve.

As you embark on this new journey, it is essential to leverage your expertise to identify unique opportunities and develop innovative solutions that address critical challenges in the Internet technology sector. Best wishes on this exciting entrepreneurial journey!

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Hello finance guru, I am 45 years old , with 2 kids. I live in a Tier-1 city with ~49 Crores of networth. This includes ~12 crores of investment in real estate (land and a flat at a prime location), ~34 crores in equity, ~1 Cr in Crypto and ~2 Cr in cash. I work in a pharmaceutical firm in an executive role and planning to retire in the next 1 year. My knowledge on finances is average and would like to seek your advise. I would like to generate ~2.5 lakhs per month for expenses from my savings and would like to double my networth in the next 7 years. Could you provide me help on the directions I can take to make this working?
Ans: Hello;

Deducting the real estate and crypto investments from your networth, we have 36 Cr.

You may invest 4 Cr each in 2 equity savings type mutual funds and 2 conservative hybrid debt oriented mutual funds.

If you do a 3% SWP from each of these funds you may expect a monthly payout of around 2.8 L (post-tax).

These funds generally yield 8-9% returns so they will continue to provide inflation adjusted income to you.(6% inflation rate considered)

Balance remains around 20 Cr, while 2 Cr may be retained as liquid fund for contingency requirement, the balance 18 Cr you may invest in combination of mutual funds, PMSs and AIFs.

As you enter retirement phase your focus should shift from "maximising returns" to "decent returns with moderate risk" since return of capital is more important than return on capital.

Happy Investing;
X: @mars_invest

*Investments in mutual funds are subject to market risks. Please read all scheme related documents carefully before investing.

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Dear Sir, I am 53 yrs. I want to retire @60 with a INR 2.00 Cr Corps. Currently I have following SIP Total SIP 30000/- PM Axis Bluechip Fund - Regular Plan - Growth HDFC Mid-Cap Opportunities Fund - Growth Plan Aditya Birla Sun Life Pure Value Fund - Growth Option Aditya Birla Sun Life Equity Advantage Fund - Regular Growth Sundaram Mid Cap Fund Regular Plan - Growth Bajaj Finserv Flexi Cap Fund -Regular Plan-Growth Franklin India Focused Equity Fund - Growth Plan Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund-Growth HDFC Top 100 Fund - Growth Option HDFC Multi Cap Fund - Growth Option I have MF Investment @ 26.00 Lakh Current Value is @ 52.00 Lakh. I have Savings of Rs. 10.00 Lakh, PPF Rs. 5.00 Lakh, Share investment Current Market Value around Rs. 20.00 Lakhs. I don't have any Loan. Insurance INR 1.50 Cr. up age of 70. Per month earning around Rs. 1.25 Lakh. I have a Investment in real estate which can give my INR 40.00 Lakh at current Market Price & Gold Investment of INR 20.00 Lakh which I think sufficient for my daughter Marriage. Current Monthly Expense INR 40-50 K. I am in a new tax regime, so discontinue my ELSS saving and PPF Saving. Suggest how i can increase my Corpus for retirement.
Ans: Hello;

You may top-up your monthly sip by 10% every year for 7 years. This will grow into a sum of around 0.51 Cr.

The MF corpus and direct equity holdings worth 0.72 Cr today will grow into a corpus of 1.59 Cr after 7 years.

Therefore you may achieve your intended corpus of 1.59+ 0.51=2.1 Cr, 7 years from now. A modest return of 12% is assumed from MF and direct equity holdings.

2-3 years before 60 you should start moving your gains from equity funds to liquid or ultra short duration debt funds to protect it against market volatility.

Also good health care insurance for yourself and your spouse.

RE property you may sell at a later date to boost your retirement income.

Happy Investing;
X: @mars_invest

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