Underground network of entrepreneurs in Delhi-NCR
Local businesses are out of luck when it comes to resources.
Local businesses are out of luck when it comes to resources.
Hi tech startups are the winners:
Startups do not have to return the funding or pay interest.
They have access to network of venture capital investors such as marketing, sales, human resource etc.
Alumni network of venture capital firms.
Social media is changing that. Local businesses are using social media platforms to help each other.
Meet refer & connect with 13,000 members:
It’s an Facebook group of entrepreneurs from Delhi-NCR. Typical businesses in the group are micro and small scale. Most businesses are traditional businesses.
It held a meet up in Gurgaon last Saturday:
Siddharth founded it in 2013. He is founder of Sound By Design.
He wanted entrepreneurs to help each other.
Networking events are either overwhelming or come with high prices.
42 small business owners participated:
They shared their work, discussed the problems, and asked for help.
Harry ( Buddha Tea) asked for help in branding his tea business.
Travel companies wanted to understand online marketing to compete with the big players.
Ankush ( Fox My Box)is an expert in customizing gadgets. He shared how it takes years for things to build a niche business.
Himanshu ( Jute Fab) , a third generation entrepreneur showcased his product line.
Kavita ( Quirkd) has done interiors for Chaiyos.
Chaitanya had started Core 360 three months ago. Sealing closed it. He sought help in looking for more locations.
Join Refer & Connect: If you are an aspiring entrepreneur or a owner of an upstart, you can join RnC, and ask for help.
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