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General Sponsor & Partner Benefits

We have several sponsorship options to serve as a starting point for your organization’s customized sponsorship package. As space permits, gold or higher sponsors have the opportunity to select their own Awards winner, giving them extra exposure through on-stage trophy presentations and photo opportunities. Additionally, as space permits, all gold and platinum sponsors will be […]

CIMSME Awards Business Terms and Conditions

CIMSME Awards Business Terms and Conditions Introduction Confederation of Indian Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises is a section 8 company registered in India. Our company  registered office is at No 1 & 2, A1 Block, Kundalahalli Village, K. R. Puram Hobli, Bangalore, Karnataka 560037 (“CIMSME”, “we”, “us” and “our”). These are the terms and conditions subject […]

Partnership

GCPIT and UCROWDME sign partnership agreement for 5 years

GCPIT and UCROWDME sign partnership agreement for 5 years Advancing the global sustainable development goals Supporting SDGs Global Impact Startups, a global competition Global Council for the Promotion of International Trade (GCPIT) and UCROWDME have signed a partnership agreement aimed at advancing the global sustainable development goals, in support of SDGs Global Impact Startups, a […]

Travel and Tourism

Pivoting for Survival in Travel and Tourism

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic because most travel and tourism has been suspended. Unfortunately, many individuals find themselves belonging to multiple demographic groups, since many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) carry out the same roles as those in the travel and tourism industries. Four emerging trends are projected […]

International Trade

What is the Australian government’s motivation for negotiating a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the UK? 

One of Australia’s most important partners is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK). Our shared heritage, common values, traditional people-to-people contacts, and mature, open economies underpin Australia’s significant and unique connection with the United Kingdom. An FTA between Australia and the United Kingdom would build on our current strengths in two-way […]

Business Analytics  Innovation  Management  Pandemic

Integrating SMEs from developing countries in global value chains

As COVID-19 transitions from a health crisis to an economic crisis, we’re attempting to predict how small businesses throughout the world will weather the storm and where our efforts should be focused. It’s simply too early to tell how severe the pandemic will be for our SMEs around the world. Small firms are already experiencing […]

Management

Omnichannel and Multichannel Marketing

The term “omnichannel” refers to a marketing, sales, and customer service philosophy that relies on users’ browsing and purchasing habits. This is critical because 54 percent of omnichannel customers choose to shop with retailers that allow them to move between computers and devices easily. Retargeting and personalisation techniques are used by businesses and advertisers through […]

International Trade

Re-igniting Asia’s SME growth engine by international trade

After COVID-19, enable small and medium-sized businesses to enter global value chains in order to revitalise economies and foster sustainable growth. Due to Covid-19 Pandemic, Asia-Pacific GDP is contracting by 1.5% year on year.  During the first half of 2020, most APAC countries’ economies were adversely affected by pandemic-related lockdowns and travel bans. Although several Asia-Pacific economies […]

Business Analytics  Management

Business Continuity Planning to mitigate the impact of COVID-19

Business continuity is characterised as “an organization’s ability to continue delivering goods or services at pre-defined appropriate levels following a disruptive incident,” and business continuity planning (also known as business continuity and resiliency planning) is the process of developing preventive and recovery systems to deal with potential threats to a business. In addition to disaster […]

Management

Be a Game-Changer

Are you tired of all the surrounding negativity? Are you wondering how to keep yourself positive in the middle of all this chaos? Do you want to be a game-changer and turn all this around, at least in your own life? It is easier said than done… The last few weeks have been disturbing… The […]

Management

Global Virtual Industry Cluster

Global Virtual Industry Cluster environment the following processes can be combined: Interaction with customers (buyers), including the search of clients, marketing events, order placement, supplies, etc. Interaction with suppliers, including supplies of raw materials and components Development of new technologies, innovative activities, cooperation with research institutes, universities, research institutions, R & D, etc. Interaction with […]

e-magazine

Womenomics in Action : a Global Movement

Women are more likely to be promoted to company boardrooms in countries where they hold greater economic and political power, according to research that highlighted the limited ability of quotas to give women more sway in business. Women’s economic power, as measured by years of schooling and percentage of women in the labor market, is the most important […]

e-magazine

Brand10000SMEs & WCombinator Mission

#Brand10000SMEs is a mission to help small businesses grow and create jobs by providing them with greater access to education, collaboration, domestic and national market, capital, and business support services. Through the mission, SMEs will gain practical skills across topics such as financial statements negotiation, marketing, employee management, digital transformation, technology roadmapping, research and development, […]

e-magazine

SDGs Global Impact Startups

The world needs new thinking and innovative solutions in order to meet the challenges we face on a global level. The 17 UN Goals for Sustainable Development (SDG) set the direction and ambitions for the changes we need to make. Impact-driven entrepreneurs represent an important part in driving this change. They are creative and courageous […]

e-magazine

Communique’ Sept’2020

We are changing ourselves and our businesses to thrive in the new normal. An entrepreneur does not give in and give up and keeps upgrading and evolving to suit the environment. We recognized such professionals and entrepreneurs who inspire others with their work. CIMSME gave away awards to people who raised the benchmark, both within […]

Innovation  Non-Affiliation

Startup Eco-systems and it’s roles

Most executives believe innovation is critical for their business, yet they feel behind in their ability to innovate. At Confederation, we understand the questions that are top of mind for corporate executives related to the startup ecosystem. How do you differentiate the signal from the noise when it comes to startups and emerging technologies? How do you […]

e-magazine  Non-Affiliation

Communique’ July’2020

We live in very challenging times; an invisible virus has brought the whole world under its feet. Everybody is trying their best to make the most out of this unexpected situation. The whole world is adjusting to a “new normal”. In this situation, each of us is responsible to ourselves, the society, the country and the world […]

Non-Affiliation  Solar Power

Opportunities in Kenya for Solar Projects and Products by Shri Kotam Raju Prasad, Industry Expert

After a long wait, 2020 could well mark a decisive shift in the energy availability graph for countries in Africa, as multiple approaches and tactics finally make a case for a stronger push. For long, Africa has suffered from the world’s lowest electrification rate. Figures from 2017 state that Its power consumption per capita is […]

Innovation  Management  Non-Affiliation  Technology

Opportunities in the UK on Automotive Sector by Niranjan Murthy, Global OEM Expert

The global automotive industry as it faces the exceptional challenge of the coronavirus pandemic, the impact on society has been unparalleled and for many, tragic, while the shock to the economy and industry has been devastating. Yet, beyond the pandemic, other more familiar challenges remain; ongoing trade tensions, environmental pressures, technology shifts, and, for the […]

Loan and Finance  Non-Affiliation

SIDBI Schemes for your Enterprises by Shri Satyaki Rastogi, GM, SIDBI, Chennai

Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) set up on 2nd April 1990 under an Act of Indian Parliament, acts as the Principal Financial Institution for Promotion, Financing and Development of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) sector as well as for coordination of functions of institutions engaged in similar activities. To emerge as […]

Innovation  Non-Affiliation

Creating Innovation Mindset

Creating Innovation Mindset by Shri Abhay Jere, Chief Innovation Officer, MHRD, Govt of India. Innovation mindset is a renewed way of thinking that breaks historic barriers to change and promote creativity and progressive thinking. However, many leaders still struggle to successfully implement it. Innovation is certainly a buzzword these days. Regardless of organizational size or […]

Innovation  International Trade  Management  Non-Affiliation

Bilateral Trade Relations: India and Trinidad & Tobago

Two-way Trade between India and T & T: Two-way bilateral trade between India and Trinidad & Tobago during the year 2018-19 (April-March) amounted to US$ 279.13 million. Petroleum-crude & products, drugs and  pharmaceuticals, iron and steel, garments, rice and other food stuff including spices, I.T. services, auto components, machinery and transportation equipment, plastic products, cosmetics, organic/inorganic chemicals, electronic […]

International Trade  Management  Non-Affiliation  Technology

India-Netherlands: Bilateral Relations

Indo-Dutch relations date back to more than 400 years when the Dutch East India Company began trading in India. Diplomatic relations between India and Netherlands were established in 1947. Since then, the two countries have established strong relations, based on the foundation of shared democratic ideals, pluralism, and rule of law. High-Level Interactions Prime Minister […]

Innovation  International Trade  Management  Non-Affiliation  Technology

Affluent opportunities of Trade lies between India and Scotland

The economic relationship between India and Scotland can be traced back to the 17th century, when the Scottish reached India as the first batch of East India Company’s officers. They fell in love with the rich and diverse India. They contributed at the time by starting Tea and Rubber Plantations, Roads and Rail links and infrastructure development, exploring […]

Non-Affiliation  Uncategorized

Atma Nirbhar’ MSMEs: How govt measures will enable them for long-term sustainability, profitability

Ease of doing business for MSMEs: In current times, where the mere survival of the MSME sector is at stake, Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan intends to address the needs of the MSME sector. Ease of Doing Business for MSMEs: The Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector is the most vibrant and dynamic industrial sector contributing […]