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How a unique collaboration is transforming education into edutainment

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min read

Hearing the word ‘education’ brings a monotonous thought of sitting and revising the same concepts until they are grasped by us. Wouldn’t it be fun if the learning happened while enjoying some activity? Lenovo in collaboration with ConveGenius conducted years of extensive research and launched CG Slate to encourage interactive learning.CG Slate, an educational tablet ...

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A Paradigm Shift in Online Education Delivery

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min read

The online education market size in India is set to grow to $ 40 billion by 2017 from the current $ 20 million. In fact, it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 17.50 per cent by 2019. No doubt then that investors and aspiring entrepreneurs alike, are looking to cash in on this ...

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Toonz Fashion plans 50 fashion outlets in next 2 years

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min read

Started in October 2010, Toonz identified the gap of end to end solutions for a complete Kids’ retail store, which is a one stop shop for the entire parenting requirement from newborn to 12 years. Toonz offers everything from prams to puzzles, walkers to rockers, clothes to crayons, blocks to board games, rattles to remotes ...

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What B-schools must do to get it right in the higher education industry

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 6 min read

Higher education is a critical catalyst for economic growth & nation building. Globalisation, urbanisation, increasing income levels and aspirations, coupled with growing business complexities, have increased demand for business managers and hence management programs. India’s higher education system is the third largest in the world after U.S and China. What exactly are those in ...

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Dutch brand targets Tier I & II cities

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

Claesen’s is a name to reckon with in the innerwear industry. The Dutch innerwear brand has not only made a place for itself in the fabric industry over last 23 years, but has also established itself as a brand that stands synonymous to quality and craftmenship. Claesen’s has its presence across the globe and retails ...

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Opening the next branch of your coaching institute? Consider these facto

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

The private coaching industry in India is one of the fastest growing areas in the service sector. It caters to various sections of students like primary and secondary education, JEE and other engineering entrances, medical entrances, CAT and other management entrances, law etc. The average growth rate for the coaching industry for the past six ...

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Profitability in Kid’s Retail

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min read

Kid’s retail is one of the sunrise sectors in retail franchising. India is world’s second largest populated country after China and the population is growing at the rate of 17.5% as per the data of 2016. In a way, parenting and baby care industry too is growing at the same pace. India is ...

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How to start a playschool business

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min read

Playschool has become the new essential requirement in the first steps of education of the children/toddlers. Most of the kindergarten schools require a playschool certificate to give admission to children in their schools. Thus a playschool business is mushrooming and guarantee success if certain steps are followed diligently. In today’s time, as both the parents ...

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Watch out opportunities in franchising!

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min read

SSubsequent to smart phones, next important market in India is wearable accessory aka watches.Even though this segment is at a nascent stage, but various watch makers namely Apple Watch,Titan JUXT, Samsung, Sony, Motorola and Alcatel OneTouch are geared up to build a vibrant ecosystem in the country. Urban Indian consumers perceive watches as a fashion statement and are now willing to ...

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20 point Checklist before you start a franchise business

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min read

1.Credibility of the brand - A credible brand should be around for at least five years or more. Find out how long has it been franchising. In case it is the subsidiary of another company, research well about the parent company. 2.Financial Stability - Reviewing recently audited financial statements will reveal their exact financial stability. 3.Core ...

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