Perfectionists have high standards for themselves and for others. In an office environment, as employees, they take their responsibilities seriously and never complete any task or project without double-checking even the minutest detail to ensure that it is perfect. They can be irritating to others, too, because they expect the same perfection from their co-workers. When a perfectionist who has been amazing on the job decides that they want to […]

To rephrase a popular proverb, ‘Movies maketh the man.’ Cinema does indeed have the power to drive, inspire, and influence its audience to a great degree. The characters become one with the audience and the plot, a parallel journey depicting their lives through a screen. While it is true that certain kinds of cinema are directed at entertainment, entertainment, and more entertainment, the ones that end up making a difference […]

At a time when startup success in India is on the decline, veteran journalist Shobha Warrier has released a book on 28 social entrepreneurs who made it big despite all odds. From the person who grew up selling idlis with his mother and founded a food enterprise, to the one-time school dropout who runs a successful business that employs a thousand people, Dreamchasers is a book about passion, perseverance and […]

It’s no secret that entrepreneurs are an extraordinarily ambitious species with stars in their eyes. They want to see their business soar to great heights and are ready to put in the effort and the hours to ensure that they realize this dream. This, however, takes its toll on their lives and more often than not, they end up feeling that they live only for their venture. Are you an […]

The new age Indian is full of enterprise, and how! According to the Amway Global Entrepreneurship Report (AGER) 2015, India ranks highest among 44 countries worldwide in entrepreneurial spirit: 9 out of 10 Indians show strong desire to be an entrepreneur. “93.6% of Indians show desire to become an entrepreneur. This is way above the average score of 55% for all the 44 countries (studied),” the annual report by the […]

Being an entrepreneur is an inarguably difficult undertaking. It takes a great deal of time, dedication, patience and sacrifice. This is why it should come as no surprise that so many ultra-determined entrepreneurs struggle with feeling fulfilled and satisfied while working as an entrepreneur. While this career path can come with its challenges, it doesn’t mean there aren’t things that any entrepreneur can do to bring a little more joy […]

With the launch of ‘Start Up India, Stand Up India’ initiative this weekend, many would-be entrepreneurs who were earlier waiting in the wings will be more willing to take the entrepreneurial leap and start their own ventures. But even the most experienced professionals will agree that entrepreneurship is a tricky choice to make. On one hand there are so many things that you have to do to achieve success and […]

As we rapidly approach the New Year, it’s the time to start thinking about those resolutions that we’ll work on in 2016. The problem with resolutions is that they often fail because we’ll never reach these unreasonable and unrealistic goals. We’re entrepreneurs, we always try and conquer the unconquerable! However, if you set goals that are achievable if you stretch yourself, New Year’s Resolutions can help you gain perspective and […]

Known as ‘Blessed Teresa of Calcutta,’ Mother Teresa has always motivated people to do something worthy in their life. Admired for her charitable works and a recipient of numerous honours, including Nobel Peace Prize in 1979, Teresa’s motivational words take aspiring entrepreneurs from the level of effectiveness to greatness. Entrepreneur India brings to his existing and aspiring entrepreneurs some of her motivational quotes that will inspire them to be their […]

So you know you want to go the route of the entrepreneur, blaze a trail and help people along the way. But how? You’ve heard the often quoted stat that 90% of all new businesses fail within the first five years. But what causes these failures? If you know what to expect then you can plan how to steer clear. Here are four reasons entrepreneurs fail and how to avoid […]