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SME policy initiatives in 2009

A continuous attention to ongoing schemes to assist MSME has demonstrated success in several areas. However, the Ministry of MSME and other government departments are still working hard to pull the sector out of the recession...

5 January 2010

Saving on Energy Costs

SMEs have precious little scope for luxury. In fact, anything that helps save costs is welcome. In fact, for small businesses “SOS- Switch off Something” is a good mantra to begin with.

4 January 2010

Effective Communication with Intranets

Many people believe that an intranet is simply the internal network of an organisation. However, this is not true. To put in simple terms, an intranet is your very own private Internet—a restricted computer network that uses Internet technologies like a web browser, a website etc, only for your own consumption and the people you allow to access it.

4 January 2010

Financial planning while overcoming a recession

The SME sector, largely comprising export-oriented businesses, was severely impacted by the economic recession.Now, when the economy is bouncing back, SMEs in India still face tough times, with credit still expensive and inaccessible, high risks and low returns.

19 November 2009

New skill development initiative could change MSME fortunes

The NSDC has been set up on a comprehensive survey of India’s skill requirements. The vision is to create a pool of 500 million skilled people by 2022 as against the current 40 million.

19 November 2009

Navigating SaaS better for SMEs

It’s time has come and those who are already using pay-as-you-go software are witness to its possibilities and benefits. Here is what you need to know to be a part of the SaaS-using group

19 November 2009

Reforms To Improve Credit Access To SMEs

Access to credit forever remains a thorn in the side of the SME sector. But with recent government initiatives and reforms, this is set to change

18 November 2009

Towards Establishing Modern Insolvency And Bankruptcy Codes For SMEs In India

There is a need to institute specialised bankruptcy and insolvency courts and a cadre of specialists providing a ‘single window’ to address all related issues


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