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Open to extend physical presence through premium salons & spas: Beauty Source

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 6 min read

Natural remedies have always inspired Ragini Mehra, Founder of Beauty Source India, the online retail shop for globally renowned premium beauty products and make-up brushes. The inception story of Beauty Source is the life saga of Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)-trained designer by profession Mehra who has also partnered with Silhouette Hair & Beauty. ...

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So, you want to open a flower shop?

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 2 min read

What you’ll needFresh Flowers- The cost of fresh flowers varies on a weekly basis, depending upon which flowers are in season and what the local demand is.Entrepreneurial spirit- The individual should has an attitude and approach to seek the change and embraces critical questioning, innovation, service and continuous improvement.Right attitude to run a flower shop- ...

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How to start your own online education business

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 6 min read

As higher education continues to evolve in the digital age, new avenues for online courses are being pioneered. This has created a fertile ground for investors and startups to champion new ideas for the future of learning.According to the eLearning industry, the global eLearning Market reached $107 billion by 2015. The global self-paced eLearning market ...

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Wondering how to open a gym in India? Here are 8 initial steps

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min read

How Much Cost to Open a Gym in India The growing rage of fitness among millennials has encouraged many enthusiasts to turn their passion into business possession. Government statistics indicate strong business growth opportunities for starting your own gym business in India, even though the industry is flooded with multiple home grown and global franchise ...

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Why this is the right time to invest in wellness industry

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min read

The Indian wellness market, pegged at over Rs 800 billion, is said to be growing by 20 to 30 per cent each year. Wellness and beauty brands have now started stretching out to Tier II and III cities as well. Changes in lifestyle and consumers becoming more health conscious are primary factors that have added ...

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We are focusing on UAE and European markets: Tvam Naturals founder

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 6 min read

Few years ago skeptics were saying eCommerce won’t work in India, but the current market scenario narrates its success story in the form of multiple ventures rapidly hitting headlines.One such venture is Tvam Naturals, started by a Computer Science Engineer Crisy Vasan, in a bid to offer natural ingredients based personal care products to the ...

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How these startups fetch good profits via out of BOX beauty treats

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

After packing yummy gourmet meals, jewelleries, corporate gifts, chocolates and blazers into a monthly subscription box, it’s time to release some iconic beauty products in the box. Thinking the same, scores of startups are jolting for a share in the much profitable beauty boxes offering daily necessities in one go.Unravel the lucrative business opportunities waiting ...

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Learn complexities of direct selling via Amway

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min read

Even as the direct selling market in India awaits a well-defined set of rules, it certainly is contributing to women empowerment. More than 60 per cent of direct sellers in India are women and one such name hitting the right notes in this area is the beauty products brands, Amway. In conversation with ...

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How vigorous are the fruits of GST bill for Indian healthcare industry

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

A promising move to simplify and streamline India’s tax structure, undoubtedly, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) bill has brought big smiles to the Indian startups. This, even though suspense remains on the rate at which GST will be levied.On one hand, it’s difficult to quantify the impact on diverse sectors until the government announces ...

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What GST holds for different wellness and beauty players

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min read

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is sending flutters across the wellness and beauty industry. While the bill has been passed in the Rajya Sabha, its implementation will still be a couple of years or less. The way the industry works will totally transform once GST is implemented. From multiple indirect taxes, business runners will ...

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