ENTREPRENEURSHIP Forum of Vidarbha Industries Association organised a session on ‘New business ideas for startups and women entrepreneurs’ recently at VIA Auditorium as well as on virtual platform. The keynote speakers, Sharad Khandelwal said, “Every adversity opens up new opportunities and you can explore them to start a business based on your passion, skill and knowledge.” Khandelwal is an IT consultant, franchise expert, corporate trainer, orator, coach and motivator having rich experience of 25+ years of IT and related industry. He shared new business ideas for startups and women entrepreneurs. He explained about five important things for starting any business viz., clear vision, struggle, trust decision, consistency and audience.

 

He also added that whatever business one chooses it must suit their finances, time, background, education, upcoming trends and technology. He further said, “Failure of startups is due to lack of innovation, finance issues and manpower. During these COVID-19 times the virtual solutions and digital marketplace has gained so much importance that now the people have changed their mindset for their work at ease.” Earlier, CS Chanchal Rathod, Programme Coordinator made the opening remarks and also introduced the guest speaker. Akash Agrawal, Chairman - VIA Entrepreneurship Forum in his welcome address apprised about the post COVID-19 situation around the world. Tejaswini Bhandarkar proposed the formal vote of thanks.