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How To Market Your Franchise Business Online

Opportunity India Desk Dec 20, 2018 - 2 min read

In fact, many franchisors explain that one of the toughest jobs in their business is while spreading the word to potential customers. Marketing is one essential element of a business that decides the fate of an organization. While coming up with your business, you could include both the online and offline platforms for promoting your ...

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Three New Medical Colleges to come up in Assam

Opportunity India Desk Dec 20, 2018 - 1 min read

Biswa Sarma, Health Minister of Assam, has announced that Assam will have three new medical colleges in the next three years. These colleges will be located at Kokrajhar, Nalbari and Tinsukia. Each new medical college will have 100 seats for medical education and will have 500 beds capacity. Sarbananda Sonowal, Chief Minister of Assam, will ...

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More than 89% Users Willing to Pay for Education Apps in India: GMC Calibrator Mobile EdTech Report

Opportunity India Desk Dec 20, 2018 - 2 min read

Gray Matters Capital, an impact investor focused on investing in enterprises working to improve access to affordable quality education and employability in India, has released a report titled 'Efficacy of Mobile EdTech in India: Mapping User Engagement to Learning Outcomes' outlining the key learning. The report is based on the hands-on work done by Gray ...

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Top Tech Innovations That Upgraded The Wellness And Fitness Industry In 2018

Opportunity India Desk Dec 20, 2018 - 2 min read

The wellness and fitness industry is wide open for franchisors and entrepreneurs that are looking to establish a career in this segment. Every business industry is heavily influenced by some trends that transform the industry drastically. The wellness and fitness industry is one such segment. Technology has been a major force for uplifting the wellness ...

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Fossil Group brings 7 Next-Gen touchscreen smartwatches to India

Opportunity India Desk Dec 20, 2018 - 1 min read

Fossil Group, global lifestyle accessories giant, has launched seven Next-Gen touchscreen smartwatches under its six brands in India. The price of these watches start from Rs 19,995. The smartwatches launched include Fossil Gen 4 Smartwatch Venture HR and Explorist HR for Fossil; Skagen Falster 2 for Skagen; Michael Kors Access Runway for Michael Kors; Emporio ...

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Oberoi Group's ex president introduces new luxury brand 'The Postcard Hotel'

Opportunity India Desk Dec 20, 2018 - 1 min read

Kapil Chopra, former president of the Oberoi Group, has introduced a new experiential luxury hospitality brand, The Postcard Hotel. Initially, The Postcard Hotel will have three operational hotels in Goa. The brand is planning to build and operate 50 hotels in the next 5 years. The Postcard Hotel will be present in seven more destinations, including Uttarakhand, ...

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Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation Plans To Introduce Cloud Skills And Literacy

Opportunity India Desk Dec 20, 2018 - 2 min read

There is no denying the fact that technology has become a pivotal part of the education sector where educators are constantly putting in efforts towards bettering their offerings as an organization/institution. Recently, a MoU is signed between the Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation and Amazon Internet Services that would concentrate on building cloud skills ...

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Tanishq Plans to Expand Footprint in Tier-II & Tier-III Cities

Opportunity India Desk Dec 20, 2018 - 1 min read

Tanishq, the jewellery brand of Titan Company, is planning to expand its footprint across tier-II and tier-III geographies. The firm is targeting to reach at least 130 new small towns while setting up 200 more outlets, company-owned and franchise, in the next five years in India. CK Venkataraman, CEO (jewellery), Titan, said, "In India, we ...

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Vakrangee Ltd launches domestic money transfer at its Nextgen outlets

Opportunity India Desk Dec 20, 2018 - 1 min read

Vakrangee Limited, one of the world's largest franchisee-based, multi-service retail networks, has announced the launch of its Domestic Money Transfer service in partnership with Eko India Financial Services Pvt Ltd, an authorised Prepaid Instrument License holder from RBI, through its nationwide network of Nextgen Vakrangee Kendras. These Nextgen Vakrangee Kendras offer a comprehensive range of ...

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How To Establish A Zumba Studio Business

Opportunity India Desk Dec 19, 2018 - 2 min read

As India is witnessing a rise in several diseases, Indian fitness and wellness franchisors are coming up with several businesses that are catering to such issues. India has recently been home for new startups and companies that are emerging with brilliant new ideas for sustaining in the market. According to a report by the Federation ...

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Constructive Home-Based Business Ideas For Holistic Wellness Franchisors

Opportunity India Desk Dec 19, 2018 - 2 min read

Tapping the growing market of holistic wellness industry might be the best idea for young entrepreneurs. If you are looking to invest in the wellness industry, then it might be best for you to focus on the growing holistic wellness industry. Expanding drastically from the last couple of years, the industry is now calibre in ...

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How Technology Has Reshaped The Traditional Classroom Experience

Opportunity India Desk Dec 19, 2018 - 2 min read

In today’s digital era, students are visiting far-off places such as Machu Picchu, the Great Barrier Reef, and other locations without ever leaving the classroom. Technology has the potential to accelerate, amplify, and expand the impact of powerful principles of learning. It can help capture learners’ attention by tapping into their interests and passions. Let’s take ...

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Haryana govt introduces 'Shiksha Setu' app for ensuring better connectivity with college students

Opportunity India Desk Dec 19, 2018 - 1 min read

Haryana government has introduced a mobile application 'Shiksha Setu' to offer students information on attendance, fee, online admission and scholarships of all government colleges of the state. A Sreenivas, Director of Haryana's Higher Education Department, has said that this app will bring transparency in the department and college administration, and enable better connectivity between students, parents, ...

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Why Tanishq Is Eyeing Small Towns For Big Profits

Opportunity India Desk Dec 19, 2018 - 2 min read

The jewellery business in India is an ever-glittering industry. It showcases a huge potential for growth and plays a pivotal role in the Indian economy. The Indian jewellery industry is expected to reach US$ 100 billion by 2025. However, it is a common misconception that residents of metros have access to, and interest in, jewellery ...

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Why Corporate Training Is Now A Global Thing In The Industry

Opportunity India Desk Dec 19, 2018 - 2 min read

Corporate training has emerged as one essential element while designing and establishing a corporate business. Franchisors and entrepreneurs have realized the importance of having skilled and educated staffs on board for delivering quality performance. In today’s competitive time, brands that offer skill development are witnessing high demand as most of the organizations are suffering from ...

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