1. Prem Ganapathy started his career doing various cleaning and kitchen jobs in Mumbai. He worked hard and learned new skills.
2. In 1992 he started his own successful south Indian stall in Vashi. He emphasized hygiene and fresh ingredients which attracted many customers.
3. In 1998 he opened "Prem Ganapathy's Prem Sagar Dosa Plaza" near Vashi station, establishing his brand. He experimented with new recipes and did promotions.
4. By 2002 he had 2 outlets and Rs. 10 lakh monthly turnover. He opened his first food court outlet in 2003 and continued expanding, now having over 150 employees and 26 outlets across Mumbai with Rs. 5 crore turnover
JIMS, Rohini, Sector 5 student, PGDM Batch 2014-16 Shriyak Negi interviewed Mr. Amol Goel founder of Helpost, Information Provider on his “success story” during his Internship.
Lizzat Papad is one of the best examples of successful women entrepreneurship stories. Here is a brief case study for presentation. Hope you find it useful!
Prafull Billore is a 26-year-old businessman from Madhya Pradesh, India. After failing to get into his dream MBA program, he started a tea stall called MBA Chai Wala. Through hard work and creative marketing strategies, his small tea stall grew into a successful franchise business with annual revenues of 3 crores. Prafull supports social causes with his success and serves as an inspiration that pursuing one's dreams with perseverance can lead to great accomplishments.
Management Lessons From Dhirubhai AmbaniNISHA SHAH
Dhirubhai Ambani was born in 1932 in Gujarat, India. In the 1950s, he started his career buying silver coins in Yemen and selling them for profit in London. In 1962, he returned to India and founded Reliance Commercial Corporation with Rs. 15,000, importing polyester yarn and exporting spices. Reliance grew rapidly and had a successful IPO in 1977, becoming one of the largest companies in India. Ambani was known for his entrepreneurial spirit and business management skills, focusing on employees, big dreams, and letting professionals do their work.
This document summarizes a case study on labor unrest at Maruti Suzuki's Manesar plant in India in 2012. It provides background on Maruti Suzuki and describes the events that led to strikes and violence at the plant in June and July 2012 over issues like pay differences, working conditions, and demands for an independent union. The unrest caused the plant's operations to stop for a month, costing the company over 1,500 crore rupees. It impacted the local economy and auto sector. Both workers and management faced challenges that contributed to the dispute.
Kathy Paro and her friend Lynn started Posh Paks in 2006 to sell designer lunch bags targeted at professional women. They operated it as a sole proprietorship with $12,000 of their own money. While Posh Paks was profitable within 6 months and remained so, Kathy and Lynn faced challenges with capital, costs, staffing, and the significant time commitment required to run the business. After years of success, Kathy has decided to shut down Posh Paks at the end of the year due to the unsustainable time demands of operating the business.
This document provides information about Gopal Snacks Pvt Ltd, including:
- It was established in 1994 and produces namkeen and snacks.
- It has 1000 employees and offers benefits like housing, medical insurance, and education assistance.
- The manufacturing process involves receiving raw materials, storage, dough making, frying, seasoning, packing, and boxing final products.
- The company produces a variety of fryums and namkeen including chips, papdi, sev, and more.
This document discusses some of the challenges and difficulties faced by Dhirubhai Ambani, the founder of Reliance Industries. In 1982, Reliance faced issues around a rights issue that caused its stock price to decline. To counter short sellers targeting Reliance, stock brokers aligned with the company purchased shares, maintaining the price. On the settlement date, Dhirubhai Ambani provided cash to complete the transactions, defeating the short sellers. This established Dhirubhai's dominance of the Indian stock market. The document also notes that challenges are meant to unleash inner strength and help one discover who they are.
JIMS, Rohini, Sector 5 student, PGDM Batch 2014-16 Shriyak Negi interviewed Mr. Amol Goel founder of Helpost, Information Provider on his “success story” during his Internship.
Lizzat Papad is one of the best examples of successful women entrepreneurship stories. Here is a brief case study for presentation. Hope you find it useful!
Prafull Billore is a 26-year-old businessman from Madhya Pradesh, India. After failing to get into his dream MBA program, he started a tea stall called MBA Chai Wala. Through hard work and creative marketing strategies, his small tea stall grew into a successful franchise business with annual revenues of 3 crores. Prafull supports social causes with his success and serves as an inspiration that pursuing one's dreams with perseverance can lead to great accomplishments.
Management Lessons From Dhirubhai AmbaniNISHA SHAH
Dhirubhai Ambani was born in 1932 in Gujarat, India. In the 1950s, he started his career buying silver coins in Yemen and selling them for profit in London. In 1962, he returned to India and founded Reliance Commercial Corporation with Rs. 15,000, importing polyester yarn and exporting spices. Reliance grew rapidly and had a successful IPO in 1977, becoming one of the largest companies in India. Ambani was known for his entrepreneurial spirit and business management skills, focusing on employees, big dreams, and letting professionals do their work.
This document summarizes a case study on labor unrest at Maruti Suzuki's Manesar plant in India in 2012. It provides background on Maruti Suzuki and describes the events that led to strikes and violence at the plant in June and July 2012 over issues like pay differences, working conditions, and demands for an independent union. The unrest caused the plant's operations to stop for a month, costing the company over 1,500 crore rupees. It impacted the local economy and auto sector. Both workers and management faced challenges that contributed to the dispute.
Kathy Paro and her friend Lynn started Posh Paks in 2006 to sell designer lunch bags targeted at professional women. They operated it as a sole proprietorship with $12,000 of their own money. While Posh Paks was profitable within 6 months and remained so, Kathy and Lynn faced challenges with capital, costs, staffing, and the significant time commitment required to run the business. After years of success, Kathy has decided to shut down Posh Paks at the end of the year due to the unsustainable time demands of operating the business.
This document provides information about Gopal Snacks Pvt Ltd, including:
- It was established in 1994 and produces namkeen and snacks.
- It has 1000 employees and offers benefits like housing, medical insurance, and education assistance.
- The manufacturing process involves receiving raw materials, storage, dough making, frying, seasoning, packing, and boxing final products.
- The company produces a variety of fryums and namkeen including chips, papdi, sev, and more.
This document discusses some of the challenges and difficulties faced by Dhirubhai Ambani, the founder of Reliance Industries. In 1982, Reliance faced issues around a rights issue that caused its stock price to decline. To counter short sellers targeting Reliance, stock brokers aligned with the company purchased shares, maintaining the price. On the settlement date, Dhirubhai Ambani provided cash to complete the transactions, defeating the short sellers. This established Dhirubhai's dominance of the Indian stock market. The document also notes that challenges are meant to unleash inner strength and help one discover who they are.
The document is a project report on Havmor ice cream company submitted by a student. It provides information on Havmor such as its history starting in 1944 in Karachi, current operations in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, production process, product range including over 110 ice cream flavors, and social responsibility initiatives. Havmor aims to provide high quality ice cream to consumers at reasonable prices and support milk producers through cooperative principles.
A Study on “Job Satisfaction of Employees” was conducted in Cube Engitech Consultant Pvt. Ltd. The Primary objective of this research was to find the level of satisfaction of employees in the organization. The study was done as a part of descriptive research. Convenience sampling technique was used for selecting the sample. The primary data was collected by the means of a questionnaire. The secondary data was poised from the company records and websites. A structured questionnaire was circulated within fifty employees and the data collected was based on the same. Chi-square test and Likert scale method was used to analyze the data. Supreme care has been taken from the beginning of the preparation of the questionnaire up to the analysis, findings and suggestions. The analysis conducted lead to the conclusion that majority of the employees are satisfied. Dissatisfaction with locus to some of the factors was also reported. It was also found that dissatisfaction among employees will adversely affect the work performance and productivity of the organization. Valuable suggestions and recommendations are also made to the company for the better prospects based on the results derived.
This document provides an introduction and overview of HMT Machine Tools Limited located in Kalamassery, including:
1. HMT was established in 1953 in Bangalore to produce machine tools and has since expanded to include other products and locations.
2. HMT Machine Tools Limited in Kalamassery specifically was established in 1953 to produce lathes and later began producing printing machines in 1972.
3. The report provides background on the machine tool industry in India, the history and operations of HMT as a company, and its various business divisions and subsidiaries.
This document discusses employee welfare measures at Mas Enterprises Ltd. It begins by defining employee welfare and outlining its importance for productivity and the economy. It then describes the objectives and scope of a study conducted on welfare measures at Mas Enterprises. The study examined statutory provisions like wages, leave policies, medical facilities, as well as non-statutory measures like uniforms, housing, and transportation. It also discusses limitations of the study and provides context on definitions, concepts, and types of welfare facilities through a review of relevant literature.
A GREAT LEADER AND ENTREPRENEUR IN THE INDIAN INDUSTRIAL HISTORY AND CHANGE THE INDIAN CORPORATE WORLD HE INTRODUCED SO MANY NEW MANAGEMENT THEORIES IN BUSINESS
Organisation Study at VJ Industries Pvt LtdRakshith M.R
Organisation study in Vj industries pvt ltd was 30 days in plant training where it excelled the knowledge of various department functions and working in the real scenario
Gautam Adani was born in 1962 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat to a textile merchant family. He dropped out of university to pursue business ventures. He gained experience in diamond trading and polymer imports before founding Adani Enterprises in 1988. The company grew with India's economic liberalization, expanding into various trading businesses. In 1995, Adani received a contract to manage Mundra Port, which is now the largest private port in India. He has since expanded the Adani Group into various infrastructure sectors such as power generation, renewable energy, and coal mining.
The document provides information about Havmor Ice Cream Ltd, including:
1) Havmor was established in 1944 in Karachi and relocated to Ahmedabad after Partition, starting from a handcart. It has since grown to be one of the largest ice cream companies in Western India.
2) The company uses high quality ingredients and follows strict hygiene standards in its production process. It produces over 150 ice cream varieties across categories like candies, cones, and cups.
3) Havmor has over 240 employees and provides benefits like insurance, uniforms, and gratuity funds. It aims to increase salaries and maintain good relationships with workers.
Report on balaji-wafers-pvt-ltd-pdf-free (1).pdfLodhiMariyam
The document provides details about an industrial visit report prepared by Vyas Niraj M to Balaji Wafers Pvt. Ltd. It includes information about the company's history starting in 1976, achievements, organizational structure, and departments like production, personnel, marketing, and finance. The report was submitted to Saurashtra University as part of the BBA curriculum and aims to provide practical knowledge through field work experience.
This document provides information about Price & Buckland India Pvt Ltd, including:
1. Price & Buckland is a leading school uniform and sportswear manufacturer based in Delhi, India and partnered with their parent company in the UK, having over 50 years of experience.
2. They design, produce, and supply customized uniforms and sportswear to schools and universities across India, the Middle East, and Europe from their factory in Delhi.
3. Their core principles are providing high quality, affordable uniforms with excellent customer service while being socially responsible.
The role of women entrepreneurship in economic growth and problems and prospectsRANI REENA
women empowerment, women entrepreneurship, economic growth of India, problems facing by women entrepreneurs, government schemes for women entrepreneurs,The women consist of around 49.6% (Source: UN, World Population Prospects: The 2017 Revision. New York: United Nations) of global population. Women Entrepreneurship plays a very important role in the development of any nation. The Women entrepreneurship leads to the creation of capital as well led to the generation of many social benefits. However, entrepreneurship is not so popular and common in the developing nations like India. Women entrepreneurs create new jobs for themselves and others and by being different also provide society with different solutions to management, organization and business problems as well as to the exploitation of entrepreneurial opportunities Therefore, sometime will be spent on what needs to be done in order to attain improved and more reliable estimates on the impact of entrepreneurship and in particular women’s entrepreneurship, on economic development. However, they still represent a minority of all entrepreneurs. Through this study, we have tried to throw some lights on problems and opportunities for women in the area of entrepreneurship. One of the important dimensions of inclusive growth is women’s direct participation in nation’s progress.
Rocket Singh is a 2009 Indian film directed by Shimit Amin, starring Ranbir Kapoor. It is about Harpreet Singh Bedi, a salesman who starts his own computer company called Rocket Sales Corporation. The film shows how he builds his business with integrity and a focus on customer service, growing it into a successful enterprise and overtaking the market leader AYS. It illustrates themes of honesty, responsibility, risk-taking and the importance of organizational culture and people skills for business success.
Moonlighting an emerging challenge for HR. Slides explain the meaning, types, and reasons for moonlighting. It also provides the advantages & disadvantages of moonlighting followed by whether its ethical or unethical; legal or illegal in India. It also discusses the challenges and measures to overcome it briefly. Interested in reading more about moonlighting
Project Report on Performance Appraisal System and Effectiveness in Flora Hot...PS NEEMISH
The study covers employees of Flora Hotel Cochin.
A survey was conducted for information about the performance appraisal
system that was used in the company.
The study focuses on type, effectiveness and employee attitude of the
appraisal system.
To help management plan future development and growth.
The sample size of 50 employees was selected at random from all
departments.
An internship report on employee welfare practices in mclKool Subh
This document discusses the research methodology used for a study on employee welfare practices at MCL. It involved collecting primary data through questionnaires from 100 MCL employees. The objectives of the research were to gain insights into current welfare practices and employee satisfaction. Secondary data was also collected from company documents and reports. 20 questions from the questionnaire were analyzed using charts and diagrams to interpret the findings. The motivation for the study was to evaluate welfare policies and identify areas for improvement.
The document provides information about Gopal Snacks Pvt. Ltd., including its history, management structure, manufacturing process, products, and employee benefits. It was started in 1965 and became a private limited company in 1994. It has around 1000 employees and manufactures a variety of namkeen and fryums through a multi-step automated process. The company offers benefits like housing, insurance, and bonuses to its employees.
summer internship report - sourcing and recruitmentSwetaSaroha
this file is all about process of sourcing and recruitment by recruitment agencies. how they select candidates from various job portals and how they screen the resumes. each detail is mentioned in this report.
The most powerful tool for communication is our body. 90% of our communication is non-verbal. By being more focused on our body during conversations, negotiations or even in non-spoken occasions we can increase our level of impression and chance to take control of the situation. It's not a game but it is easy to adapt.
The document is a project report on Havmor ice cream company submitted by a student. It provides information on Havmor such as its history starting in 1944 in Karachi, current operations in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, production process, product range including over 110 ice cream flavors, and social responsibility initiatives. Havmor aims to provide high quality ice cream to consumers at reasonable prices and support milk producers through cooperative principles.
A Study on “Job Satisfaction of Employees” was conducted in Cube Engitech Consultant Pvt. Ltd. The Primary objective of this research was to find the level of satisfaction of employees in the organization. The study was done as a part of descriptive research. Convenience sampling technique was used for selecting the sample. The primary data was collected by the means of a questionnaire. The secondary data was poised from the company records and websites. A structured questionnaire was circulated within fifty employees and the data collected was based on the same. Chi-square test and Likert scale method was used to analyze the data. Supreme care has been taken from the beginning of the preparation of the questionnaire up to the analysis, findings and suggestions. The analysis conducted lead to the conclusion that majority of the employees are satisfied. Dissatisfaction with locus to some of the factors was also reported. It was also found that dissatisfaction among employees will adversely affect the work performance and productivity of the organization. Valuable suggestions and recommendations are also made to the company for the better prospects based on the results derived.
This document provides an introduction and overview of HMT Machine Tools Limited located in Kalamassery, including:
1. HMT was established in 1953 in Bangalore to produce machine tools and has since expanded to include other products and locations.
2. HMT Machine Tools Limited in Kalamassery specifically was established in 1953 to produce lathes and later began producing printing machines in 1972.
3. The report provides background on the machine tool industry in India, the history and operations of HMT as a company, and its various business divisions and subsidiaries.
This document discusses employee welfare measures at Mas Enterprises Ltd. It begins by defining employee welfare and outlining its importance for productivity and the economy. It then describes the objectives and scope of a study conducted on welfare measures at Mas Enterprises. The study examined statutory provisions like wages, leave policies, medical facilities, as well as non-statutory measures like uniforms, housing, and transportation. It also discusses limitations of the study and provides context on definitions, concepts, and types of welfare facilities through a review of relevant literature.
A GREAT LEADER AND ENTREPRENEUR IN THE INDIAN INDUSTRIAL HISTORY AND CHANGE THE INDIAN CORPORATE WORLD HE INTRODUCED SO MANY NEW MANAGEMENT THEORIES IN BUSINESS
Organisation Study at VJ Industries Pvt LtdRakshith M.R
Organisation study in Vj industries pvt ltd was 30 days in plant training where it excelled the knowledge of various department functions and working in the real scenario
Gautam Adani was born in 1962 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat to a textile merchant family. He dropped out of university to pursue business ventures. He gained experience in diamond trading and polymer imports before founding Adani Enterprises in 1988. The company grew with India's economic liberalization, expanding into various trading businesses. In 1995, Adani received a contract to manage Mundra Port, which is now the largest private port in India. He has since expanded the Adani Group into various infrastructure sectors such as power generation, renewable energy, and coal mining.
The document provides information about Havmor Ice Cream Ltd, including:
1) Havmor was established in 1944 in Karachi and relocated to Ahmedabad after Partition, starting from a handcart. It has since grown to be one of the largest ice cream companies in Western India.
2) The company uses high quality ingredients and follows strict hygiene standards in its production process. It produces over 150 ice cream varieties across categories like candies, cones, and cups.
3) Havmor has over 240 employees and provides benefits like insurance, uniforms, and gratuity funds. It aims to increase salaries and maintain good relationships with workers.
Report on balaji-wafers-pvt-ltd-pdf-free (1).pdfLodhiMariyam
The document provides details about an industrial visit report prepared by Vyas Niraj M to Balaji Wafers Pvt. Ltd. It includes information about the company's history starting in 1976, achievements, organizational structure, and departments like production, personnel, marketing, and finance. The report was submitted to Saurashtra University as part of the BBA curriculum and aims to provide practical knowledge through field work experience.
This document provides information about Price & Buckland India Pvt Ltd, including:
1. Price & Buckland is a leading school uniform and sportswear manufacturer based in Delhi, India and partnered with their parent company in the UK, having over 50 years of experience.
2. They design, produce, and supply customized uniforms and sportswear to schools and universities across India, the Middle East, and Europe from their factory in Delhi.
3. Their core principles are providing high quality, affordable uniforms with excellent customer service while being socially responsible.
The role of women entrepreneurship in economic growth and problems and prospectsRANI REENA
women empowerment, women entrepreneurship, economic growth of India, problems facing by women entrepreneurs, government schemes for women entrepreneurs,The women consist of around 49.6% (Source: UN, World Population Prospects: The 2017 Revision. New York: United Nations) of global population. Women Entrepreneurship plays a very important role in the development of any nation. The Women entrepreneurship leads to the creation of capital as well led to the generation of many social benefits. However, entrepreneurship is not so popular and common in the developing nations like India. Women entrepreneurs create new jobs for themselves and others and by being different also provide society with different solutions to management, organization and business problems as well as to the exploitation of entrepreneurial opportunities Therefore, sometime will be spent on what needs to be done in order to attain improved and more reliable estimates on the impact of entrepreneurship and in particular women’s entrepreneurship, on economic development. However, they still represent a minority of all entrepreneurs. Through this study, we have tried to throw some lights on problems and opportunities for women in the area of entrepreneurship. One of the important dimensions of inclusive growth is women’s direct participation in nation’s progress.
Rocket Singh is a 2009 Indian film directed by Shimit Amin, starring Ranbir Kapoor. It is about Harpreet Singh Bedi, a salesman who starts his own computer company called Rocket Sales Corporation. The film shows how he builds his business with integrity and a focus on customer service, growing it into a successful enterprise and overtaking the market leader AYS. It illustrates themes of honesty, responsibility, risk-taking and the importance of organizational culture and people skills for business success.
Moonlighting an emerging challenge for HR. Slides explain the meaning, types, and reasons for moonlighting. It also provides the advantages & disadvantages of moonlighting followed by whether its ethical or unethical; legal or illegal in India. It also discusses the challenges and measures to overcome it briefly. Interested in reading more about moonlighting
Project Report on Performance Appraisal System and Effectiveness in Flora Hot...PS NEEMISH
The study covers employees of Flora Hotel Cochin.
A survey was conducted for information about the performance appraisal
system that was used in the company.
The study focuses on type, effectiveness and employee attitude of the
appraisal system.
To help management plan future development and growth.
The sample size of 50 employees was selected at random from all
departments.
An internship report on employee welfare practices in mclKool Subh
This document discusses the research methodology used for a study on employee welfare practices at MCL. It involved collecting primary data through questionnaires from 100 MCL employees. The objectives of the research were to gain insights into current welfare practices and employee satisfaction. Secondary data was also collected from company documents and reports. 20 questions from the questionnaire were analyzed using charts and diagrams to interpret the findings. The motivation for the study was to evaluate welfare policies and identify areas for improvement.
The document provides information about Gopal Snacks Pvt. Ltd., including its history, management structure, manufacturing process, products, and employee benefits. It was started in 1965 and became a private limited company in 1994. It has around 1000 employees and manufactures a variety of namkeen and fryums through a multi-step automated process. The company offers benefits like housing, insurance, and bonuses to its employees.
summer internship report - sourcing and recruitmentSwetaSaroha
this file is all about process of sourcing and recruitment by recruitment agencies. how they select candidates from various job portals and how they screen the resumes. each detail is mentioned in this report.
The most powerful tool for communication is our body. 90% of our communication is non-verbal. By being more focused on our body during conversations, negotiations or even in non-spoken occasions we can increase our level of impression and chance to take control of the situation. It's not a game but it is easy to adapt.
- DaVita Healthcare Partners is the second largest provider of dialysis services in the US, serving over 170,000 patients across 2,152 centers.
- It has faced challenges from reimbursement cuts but maintains growth through acquisitions and expanding internationally.
- While debt levels are high and Medicare cuts pose risks, analysts rate it a hold with potential as the aging population drives dialysis demand. The summary recommends adding it to a watchlist and buying gradually or on pullbacks.
Ringling College of Art & Design: Content and Social MediaAutumn Sullivan
Had a wonderful conversation with students from Ringling College of Art & Design. What is, and what isn't, content, tips on strategy and creation, and how social media marketing works (and how it doesn't).
This document proposes revisions to the OECD's TNMM (Transactional Net Margin Method) transfer pricing method. It argues that in its current form, TNMM overly limits corporate tax revenues, especially for developing countries. The proposed revisions would address "zero-tax hub" structures used by MNEs and reduce profit shifting through related-party debt. Specifically, it suggests requiring subsidiaries to earn profit margins equal to 25% of the group's consolidated profit margin, rather than benchmarking to comparables, and basing this on earnings before tax rather than operating profit. Estimating the revenue impacts would require further analysis by international bodies.
The document provides guidance on developing a business model and financial projections for startups. It advises defining the product/service and customer segments, determining acquisition costs and monetization strategy, and building projections that estimate revenue drivers, expenses, funding needs, and profitability under different scenarios. Projections should be based on supportable assumptions and allow sensitizing key drivers to understand cash needs and long-term potential. The goal is to evaluate viability and determine optimal funding to reach valuation milestones.
Saudi Arabia on the Move - An Aranca Special Report 2013Srinivas Macha
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), a completely oil-dependent economy until a few decades ago,
has now transformed into one of the most vibrant economies in the Middle East. Today, the country has
a diversified economic structure, strong international trade links, a stable political environment, strong
fiscal surplus and a vibrant financial services sector. Saudi Arabia’s increasing contribution to the global
economy has earned it a permanent seat at the G-20 -- the only OPEC member to get the honour. As the
exclusive knowledge partner for The Euromoney Saudi Arabia Conference 2013, Aranca has compiled
a special report on Saudi Arabia’s journey till 2025, highlighting the Kingdom’s economic potential,
its influence on the region’s economy and opportunities available. Given Saudi Arabia’s tremendous
potential as an attractive investment destination, we foresee opportunities in the financial sector as
the Kingdom looks to fund its growth plans. We also delve into the challenges around fully exploiting
demographic dividends, reducing reliance on public funding, attracting foreign investors, and reforming
capital markets and financial institutions
This document is a student paper on the topic of Rasa theory submitted to a professor. It introduces Rasa theory as originating from the Natyashastra text describing 9 basic human emotions or rasas. These are then defined as: love (Shringar), laughter (Hasya), wonder (Adhuta), heroic (Veera), peace (Shanta), grief (Karuna), horror (Bhayank), disgust (Bhibastsya), and bravery (Shorya). Each rasa is then briefly described in terms of the emotion it represents.
How to present your business plan to investorsPrajakt Raut
The document discusses how to present a business plan to investors. It notes that different types of investors invest at different stages, from angel investors for seed funding to venture capitalists and private equity firms for later growth stages. The key criteria investors look for are whether the market is large, if the product/service has potential to be dominant, and if the founding team can execute the plan. An effective presentation focuses on the business model, market opportunity, implementation strategy, team, and use of funds, keeping the first half for the pitch and second half for Q&A. Investors seek teams addressing big problems with clear plans to achieve milestones and profitability.
An overview of Greek philosophers that shaped the world by teaching us how to think.
Covers the teachings of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. Used in university philosophy class to creatively teach these men's ideas in a meaningful and impacting way.
The document discusses maximizing customer experience and revenues through mobile shopping. It provides examples of how mobile shopping is growing rapidly, with many retailers releasing shopping apps. It then discusses how retailers can develop successful mobile strategies by creating intuitive mobile apps or websites that allow quick and easy shopping experiences for customers on their phones. It also provides a case study of how a grocery retailer significantly increased its mobile sales and customers through a well-designed mobile app.
- Amazon launched its marketplace in India in 2013 without any marketing campaigns initially, focusing on selling books and other products.
- It now offers a wide range of products and services on its platform, including fulfillment and advertising services to help sellers. Amazon uses both digital channels like ebooks and physical warehouses to distribute products.
- It has partnerships with companies like Procter & Gamble and Future Group to help reduce costs and expand offerings. Amazon uses both ATL and online promotions to attract customers in India.
Facebook is a social networking website that connects people around the world who share common interests. It was founded by Mark Zuckerberg in 2004 while he was a student at Harvard University. Facebook allows users to share updates, photos, and messages with friends, family and connections. It has grown tremendously and is now one of the largest social networks in the world with billions of users and revenue in the billions of dollars.
Meet Dinah Mattingly – Larry Bird’s Partner in Life and Loveget joys
Get an intimate look at Dinah Mattingly’s life alongside NBA icon Larry Bird. From their humble beginnings to their life today, discover the love and partnership that have defined their relationship.
Modern Radio Frequency Access Control Systems: The Key to Efficiency and SafetyAITIX LLC
Today's fast-paced environment worries companies of all sizes about efficiency and security. Businesses are constantly looking for new and better solutions to solve their problems, whether it's data security or facility access. RFID for access control technologies have revolutionized this.
_7 OTT App Builders to Support the Development of Your Video Applications_.pdfMega P
Due to their ability to produce engaging content more quickly, over-the-top (OTT) app builders have made the process of creating video applications more accessible. The invitation to explore these platforms emphasizes how over-the-top (OTT) applications hold the potential to transform digital entertainment.
Orpah Winfrey Dwayne Johnson: Titans of Influence and Inspirationgreendigital
Introduction
In the realm of entertainment, few names resonate as Orpah Winfrey Dwayne Johnson. Both figures have carved unique paths in the industry. achieving unparalleled success and becoming iconic symbols of perseverance, resilience, and inspiration. This article delves into the lives, careers. and enduring legacies of Orpah Winfrey Dwayne Johnson. exploring how their journeys intersect and what we can learn from their remarkable stories.
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Early Life and Backgrounds
Orpah Winfrey: From Humble Beginnings to Media Mogul
Orpah Winfrey, often known as Oprah due to a misspelling on her birth certificate. was born on January 29, 1954, in Kosciusko, Mississippi. Raised in poverty by her grandmother, Winfrey's early life was marked by hardship and adversity. Despite these challenges. she demonstrated a keen intellect and an early talent for public speaking.
Winfrey's journey to success began with a scholarship to Tennessee State University. where she studied communication. Her first job in media was as a co-anchor for the local evening news in Nashville. This role paved the way for her eventual transition to talk show hosting. where she found her true calling.
Dwayne Johnson: From Wrestling Royalty to Hollywood Superstar
Dwayne Johnson, also known by his ring name "The Rock," was born on May 2, 1972, in Hayward, California. He comes from a family of professional wrestlers, with both his father, Rocky Johnson. and his grandfather, Peter Maivia, being notable figures in the wrestling world. Johnson's early life was spent moving between New Zealand and the United States. experiencing a variety of cultural influences.
Before entering the world of professional wrestling. Johnson had aspirations of becoming a professional football player. He played college football at the University of Miami. where he was part of a national championship team. But, injuries curtailed his football career, leading him to follow in his family's footsteps and enter the wrestling ring.
Career Milestones
Orpah Winfrey: The Queen of All Media
Winfrey's career breakthrough came in 1986 when she launched "The Oprah Winfrey Show." The show became a cultural phenomenon. drawing millions of viewers daily and earning many awards. Winfrey's empathetic and candid interviewing style resonated with audiences. helping her tackle diverse and often challenging topics.
Beyond her talk show, Winfrey expanded her empire to include the creation of Harpo Productions. a multimedia production company. She also launched "O, The Oprah Magazine" and OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network, further solidifying her status as a media mogul.
Dwayne Johnson: From The Ring to The Big Screen
Dwayne Johnson's wrestling career took off in the late 1990s. when he became one of the most charismatic and popular figures in WWE. His larger-than-life persona and catchphrases endeared him to fans. making him a household name. But, Johnson had ambitions beyond the wrestling ring.
In the early 20
The Evolution of the Leonardo DiCaprio Haircut: A Journey Through Style and C...greendigital
Leonardo DiCaprio, a name synonymous with Hollywood stardom and acting excellence. has captivated audiences for decades with his talent and charisma. But, the Leonardo DiCaprio haircut is one aspect of his public persona that has garnered attention. From his early days as a teenage heartthrob to his current status as a seasoned actor and environmental activist. DiCaprio's hairstyles have evolved. reflecting both his personal growth and the changing trends in fashion. This article delves into the many phases of the Leonardo DiCaprio haircut. exploring its significance and impact on pop culture.
The Unbelievable Tale of Dwayne Johnson Kidnapping: A Riveting Sagagreendigital
Introduction
The notion of Dwayne Johnson kidnapping seems straight out of a Hollywood thriller. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, known for his larger-than-life persona, immense popularity. and action-packed filmography, is the last person anyone would envision being a victim of kidnapping. Yet, the bizarre and riveting tale of such an incident, filled with twists and turns. has captured the imagination of many. In this article, we delve into the intricate details of this astonishing event. exploring every aspect, from the dramatic rescue operation to the aftermath and the lessons learned.
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The Origins of the Dwayne Johnson Kidnapping Saga
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3. Born in 1973 in Nagalapuram, in Tuticorin
district, Tamil Nadu.
Out of six brothers and one sister, PG was
the fourth child.
Father had farming business, but was never
very successful.
PG belonged to Nadar community and
attended local school up to class 10th.
5. Cousin‟s coffee shop-
Chennai
Job in coffee & rice trading
business
Cleaner at Das Bakery in
Sion-Mumbai
Cleaner at Bakery in
Satguru Hotel-Chembur
Dishwasher in Gurudev
Hotel
6. Tea boy-Prem Sagar Restaurant
50:50 partner in “chai ki
dukan”-Vashi, sector 3-4 mkt.
Own roadside stall-1992
Hathgadi shop near bus
depot
Own South Indian stall-Vashi,
sector-17
7. Opened a “kirana shop”
business for brother-Chennai
Rented shop next to Vashi
station-January 1998
“Prem Ganapathy‟s Prem
Sagar Dosa Plaza” was born
Opened a Chinese stall after
3-4 months – “Failed”
Did Trade marketing & Branding
8. 2002: 2 outlets, staff of 15, turnover
of Rs.10,00,000 p/m
August 2003: Dosa Plaza in Center
One Mall
Did more Branding with “Think Why
Not”
Gave a Franchise in Cine Wonder
Mall- Thane
Today: 150 employees, 26 outlets(5
company owned, 21 franchised)
turnover over Rs. 5,00,00,000
9. 1.COUSIN‟S COFFEE SHOP
“CHENNAI”
PG went to Chennai
where his father and
brothers were already
working.
“I learnt how to grind coffee beans…
wo sab seekha maine.”
10. 2. JOB IN COFFEE & RICE
TRADING BUSINESS
After a break to attend the annual pooja in his
village, Prem took this job.
He would have continued learning the tricks of
trading, BUT…
“Mera maalik ka ek bhai Bombay se aaya tha 1990
mein. Uske saath main Bombay chala gaya.
Prem was 17 years old and was curious to see the
world. He set off for the city without telling anyone.
But what happened there was even more filmi.
11. The only person he knew
there was the one with whom
he came to Mumbai. And the
person left him at Bandra Station and disappeared.
“Mujhe kuch bhaasa vagairah kuch maalum nahi
tha.”
A kind Tamilian took him to the Mariamman temple
whereby well wishers started collecting money for his
return ticket.
Prem said “No way! Main yahin pe kuch kaam
karega.”
12. 3.CLEANER AT DAS BAKERY IN
SION-MUMBAI
What was the work?
The work that he was
given there was of
“cleaning the pathra,
the trays and ovens where pizzas and
burgers were made.
13. 4. CLEANER AT BAKERY IN
SATGURU HOTEL-CHEMBUR
After six months, he went back to his village.
On returning, he found another job – this time with
the Bakery at Satguru hotel in Chembur.
14. 5. DISHWASHER IN GURUDEV
HOTEL
In 1991, the owner of Satguru started another
venture- in Vashi‟s APMC market.
PG now found himself working at Gurudev hotel in
the mori. He clarifies, “Dishwasher”.
“Main unko kaafi request karta tha… main tenth
tak padhaa hoon. Mujhe thoda English knowledge
hai. Mujhe waiter banaao ya to bahar chai leke
jaane ka kaam do. Kuch nahin to kam se kam
table clean karne ka job de do…”
15. “The stomach may
be empty, but a man
can still have fire in
his belly.”
The trouble was that the owner avoided the
young man as there were some regional cartels
and “Madrasis” were not favored for the „front
side‟ jobs such as waiting on tables.
They were confined to the kitchen while locals
and Mangaloreans got preference.
“I felt very hurt, very upset,” said Prem. But he
could do nothing except bide his time.
16. 6. TEA BOY-PREM
SAGAR RESTAURANT
Prem‟s luck turned when a new restaurant called “Prem
Sagar” opened next door.
Why is a tea boy better off than a dishwasher?
“Baahar chai lekar jaana fetches you a commission of
10%.
And a chance to build clients.”
Prem Ganapathy was a natural. While other boys
did a business of Rs. 300 per day at best, he would
routinely manage to net a thousand.
What was the secret?
17. “HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS”
Whether you are selling tea or servicing a Fortune
500 client – the principle is the same.
He greeted everyone cheerfully and always made
a small talk with everyone.
People used to call and ask for him by his name.
Prem earned Rs. 100/day, boarding and lodging
free.
But there was still more to come.
18. 7. 50:50 PARTNER IN
“CHAI KI DUKAN”
VASHI
One of his customers, a Tamilian gentleman,
made an offer.
He wanted to set up a tea shop in Vashi‟s sector
3-4 market.
He invested the money and PG started running
the business as a “ 50:50 partner ”.
The chai ki dukan was set up in the back portion of
a kirana shop.
Day one – shop started doing brisk business.
19. BUT…
After a couple of months, the investor got greedy.
Profits were touching Rs.8000-10000 per month.
Investor thought “ why give away 50% of that? ”
“ Mujhe nikal diya aur salary par kisi ko rakh liya. ”
Prem Ganapathy – clean bowled.
Back to the pavilion he was.
It was 1992, Prem went to his village for a vacation, and
came back to Mumbai with a small loan from his uncle and
a younger brother in tow.
20. 8.OWN
ROADSIDE
STALL
With a capital of around Rs.20,000 PG set
up a roadside stall of his own.
Business was good, but the neighboring
housing society was making life difficult.
21. 9. HATHGADI
SHOP NEAR
BUS DEPOT
Tired of the daily “ kit-kit ”, PG bought a
haathgaadi and set up shop near the bus
depot.
That venture too was short lived.
But call it „ never say die ‟, or no option but to
get up and keep walking.
22. 10. OWN SOUTH INDIAN
STALL -VASHI
After the failure of two ventures in a row, PG found
another spot, this time in Vashi‟s sector-17, and set up a
„south Indian stall‟.
He did not know a thing about making either idlis or
dosas.
He procured batter from the homes of south Indians
living next door; and he learnt cooking by observation,
trial and error method.
“ Soon I realized the quality of atta was not good
enough. So I bought a grinder and started making it
myself. ”
23. Prem Ganapathy‟s dosa stall flourished from 1992 to
1997, outside the Bombay Mercantile Co-operative
Bank.
“Kaafi achha mera naam hua.”
Soon, Prem Ganapathy was making Rs.20,000 per
month – as profit.
But not that any business is trouble free.
“Us samay starting mein CIDCO aata tha, bhaagna
padhta tha. Baad mein municipality aaya. Municipality
ke logon ne bhi kafi takleef diya hai.”
24. You learn to have a “setting”, of course.
By this time PG was living in a rented house in Vashi‟s
sector-11.
The house served as the „kitchen‟ from where all the
chutneys, potato bhaji and dosa batter was prepared
every morning.
The stall needed
round the clock
attention, hence two
more brothers joined
in to manage the
operations.
25. But why was the tiny stall so successful?
Idli and dosa was available at Udupis across Mumbai.
Why then did people flock to this vendor on the street?
Because it was “ DIFFERENT ”.
“ I put a lot of emphasis on hygiene. Unlike other
roadside dosawallahs we always wore shirt and pant,
not lungi. We wore hairbands, and we kept the cart
ekdum clean. Ekdum achhi aur fresh cheez banta tha.
Achha dhak ke rakhta tha.”
Also the „branding‟ was clear and concise – right from
the start.
26. Not only was the stall popular with the aam junta, plenty
of cars awners also stopped by.
This included the „bade log‟ in mercedes.
But still the food was economically priced. (2 idlis for
Rs.4 and masala dosa for Rs.10.
It was far cheaper than
the popular Navratna
restaurant in the vicinity.
27. 11. OPENED A “KIRANA SHOP”
BUSINESS FOR BROTHER
By 1997, Prem had managed to save a couple of lakhs.
With that capital, he put one of his younger brothers into a
kirana shop business in Chennai.
Prem could have worked another year or two and headed
back home as well.
But in January 1998,
he took a big gamble.
28. 12. RENTED SHOP NEXT TO VASHI
STATION
Prem put down Rs.50,000 as deposit and Rs.5000 per
month as rental for a shop next to Vashi station.
Thus was born “ Prem Ganapathy‟s Prem Sagar Dosa
Plaza ”.
And here begins the journey of a brand.
How did Prem came up with the name “Dosa Plaza” is an
interesting story.
29. STORY BEGINS…
Prem had a roommate who was an NIIT student.
He created an email id for Prem and taught him how
to surf the internet.
Between 3-6 pm, when he enjoyed a breather, Prem
would go to a cyber-cafe, log on and „search‟.
“Kaafi main food ka bare mein sochta tha ki kaisa kya
hota hai. McDonald‟s, Pizza Hut sabka baare mein
idea aaya mujhe.”
Prem realized that he was famous for „dosas‟. Hence
his name should reflect that.
30. Like Pizza Hut, known for its pizzas. He
considered several name like – Dosa Palace,
Dosa Park, Dosa Inn.
Around the same time he also came across
the story of the Coca Cola brand name.
Apparently, they had added the term „coca‟
before cola because it sounded good. Rolled
off the tongue easily.
Surely he wanted to find a word to add some
zing to his „dosa‟.
31. He used to go to „Vashi Plaza‟ often for work.
And one day it struck him – “Dosa Plaza” – it had a ring
to it.
“Phir maine ek din „plaza‟ ka meaning dictionary mein
dekha. Toh open building ko; open space building ko
„plaza‟ bolte hain.”
Since he too was operating from an open space, the
name was perfect: „Prem Ganapathy‟s Prem Sagar
Dosa Plaza‟.
He even built a website for his open air eatery –
probably the first dosa shop in the country to do so, but
there was more to come.
32. 13. OPENED A CHINESE STALL
“FAILED”
Customers were demanding more „variety‟.
After 3-4 months, Prem opened a Chinese stall next door
called „Chinese Plaza‟.
It was a „Disaster‟.
“We had no idea how to run a Chinese place. We didn‟t
know how to cook it… the proper ingredients. Also the
location was no good. There was already an „Alibaba
Chinese‟ next door.”
The venture was loss making and hence, was closed in
just 3 months.
But the money was not wasted, because “kuch seekhne
ko to mila.‟
33. BACK TO „DOSA PLAZA‟
Prem Ganapathy started experimenting. He created
all-new concoctions with „Chinese‟ fillings inside the
good old dosa.
Like “Szchewan dosa”…“Manchurian Dosa”...etc.
The NIIT students who hung around at the stall
became his test market.
The students readily agreed, and gave their stamp of
approval.
This is how the „Chinese dosa‟ became part of the
menu at Dosa Plaza.
Customers liked it, and came back for more.
34. Prem kept experimenting and inventing new varieties.
He went and tried different kinds of cuisines to figure
out what could be mixed and matched.
But throughout his journey his role model remained
“McDonalds”
Whenever stuck for an answer he would ask himself, “
How would they do it? ”
35. 14.TRADE MARKETING
“I noticed McDonald‟s write „TM‟ next to their
product.
That‟s how he too got the idea of trade marketing his
brand and his recipes. Also he needed to do this as
many people were copying him.
Like „Sai Sagar Dosa Plaza‟, „Udipi Dosa Plaza‟.
PG got the „Dosa Plaza‟ trademark registered
through an advocate.
Today, he has copyrights and trademarks for 27 of
his recipes as well.
36. BRANDING
Prem was quick to understand the
value of „branding‟ and publicity.
“Public ko mere stall pe leke aane ke liye maine kaafi
mehnat kiya. New Bombay mein kitna bhi college hai,
sab college mein maine stall lagaya. Bada bada banner
ke saath.”
About how did he feel the need for branding, he says
that “Main hamesha personally nahin khada ho
paoonga.. Is liye ek brand bnana zaroori tha!”
37. SCENARIO IN 2002
Surely but slowly, the efforts put in by Prem Ganapathy
paid off.
By 2002, Dosa Plaza was a certified success story.
Prem Ganapathy should have been a satisfied young
man with,
2 outlets
A staff of 15 people, and
A turnover of Rs.10 lakhs per month.
But there was a burning desire – to do more.
38. “Actually, mera profit jo tha maine kabhi nikala nahin.
Bas mera ghar chalta tha.”
Prem Ganpathy wanted to grow and he was ready to
sacrifice today‟s bank balance to invest and create a
chain of shops.
About his vision he said, “Mujhe aur dukaan kholna
hai, aur mujhe accha banana hai; accha service krna
hai. Mera vision yehi rehta tha.”
It is rightly said that although a concrete vision and
mission are necessary, but chance encounters play an
important role in life.
It happened like this with him too.
39. The team setting up New Bombay‟s first mall often visited
Dosa Plaza for lunches.
The project manager who was a young man named
Aman, got really friendly with him.
One fine day, he advised PG “Take a space in our food
court!”.
Already wanting to expand, PG was immediately sold on
the idea and despite stiff opposition from his 3 brothers,
he went ahead with the idea.
40. HOW DID HE FUND THIS
IDEA?
He had to make a huge investment to bring this idea
into reality.
The investment included Rs. 3 lakhs for the deposit
alone, plus equipment cost and interior decoration.
He could have applied for a loan from bank, but he
thought that his file was not strong as he had no
property to offer as collateral so – why would he be
eligible for funds?
So, Prem went to his family and friends for funds. “Kaafi
logon se main fund liya, loan pe. Friends circle se.
Thoda thoda paisa aata tha aur main kaam karta gaya.”
41. AUGUST 2003
By the time mall was ready, PG was ready with his
funds too.
In August 2003 – Center One mall threw open its
doors. Dosa Plaza was a hit from day one.
Few figures about the earnings:
On the very first day, sales touched Rs.44,000.
The first month‟s turnover was Rs. 6 lakhs.
The profit margins – a healthy 15-20%.
At this point, Aman advised, “You need to do more
branding.” He also referred to Prem an advertising
agency called „Think Why Not‟.
42. BEING A
CLIENT
“Unka saath maine ek hafta to main daily unko lekar
aata tha. Food khilata tha. Product samajhne tak un ko
maine time diya.”
The agency then swung into action and created a logo,
mascot, menu card, POPs, posters – the works.
Dosa Plaza is using all of these till today as well.
43.
44.
45. Although advertising is great, but there‟s nothing as
powerful as free publicity.
The „108 dosas on offer‟ fetched Dosa Plaza plenty of
coverage in local papers and on television.
After seeing „108 items‟ a question comes up in mind:
“ARE THEY FOR REAL OR JUST FOR EFFECT.”
On this PG made sure that you get whatever you order.
He tells that, “it‟s a mix and match. We have 5-6 sauces.
5-10 chutneys. Dosas are the same. Vegetables also are
mostly same..”
So this was the secret of how was PG able to offer 108
types of dosas.
46. THE SECRET
The trick is to train the staff to combine the stuff together
and give it a cool name.
Like „Salad Roast Dosa‟, or „Mexi Roll Dosa‟.
The name should be creative but not too exotic. People
should know what they are ordering.
The another important secret to successful running a
chain is to be consistent.
Any outlet you go to, the food should taste the same.
Therefore PG made sure that all important chutneys and
sauces are made at a centralized kitchen.
47. WHAT NEXT ??
The success of the Centre One Outlet was a turning
point.
A world of possibilities lay ahead!!
But starting one new outlet in a mall – 200 meters
away from his stall at station – was one thing.
But the major question was that “ How would he
manage far-flung locations? ”
48. Two things happened after the success
of Centre One outlet.
First, PG learnt about something called
„Franchise‟.
The second big leap for Dosa Plaza was
installations of „systems‟.
49. FRANCHISING
The company from whom Dosa Plaza bought its
billing machines expressed an interest in opening
a counter at Thane‟s Cine Wonder Mall.
The owner said to PG, “Humko franchise chahiye.”
PG did not know what is a franchise but he asked
them for some time to think about it and
meanwhile he did all the research about what a
franchise is all about.
PG realized that many of the biggest fast food
chains in the world operated on a franchise basis.
So why not Dosa Plaza?
50. HOW DID IT WORK??
When it comes to franchising, there is always a fear that
the franchisees might just learn your business and then
start their own outlets.
But PG was not worried about this because he was in
control of the important things.
The recipes, masalas, and sauces were made at his
centralized kitchen only.
The staff was also supplied by him but the franchisees
paid their salaries.
The franchisees were needed to handle the cash counter
and make the upfront investment, plus bear the running
expenses.
Dosa Plaza earned 6-8% royalty on sales which
according to PG was a cool way to grow on someone
else‟s capital.
51. INSTALLING „SYSTEMS‟
The company invested in software connected to a
central server to keep track of billing, inventory
and overall operations.
And of course, all this was possible because of
„professionalization‟.
In 2004, PG took on a partner called Easwaran to
look after business development and automation.
Easwaran had a background in computers and
handled the software side of things.
At the same time, Dosa Plaza started setting up
different „departments‟.
52. EXPANSION
Initially they were in a hurry to open more
outlets and somehow they were also able to
run them at break even. But then they started
planning everything – all the details.
Purchase, marketing and most importantly,
costing, became crucial.
53. COSTING
They made calculations for every recipe. How many
grams of atta, how much vegetable they needed and all.
He says, “ Sab ko costing ke hisaab se jaana chahiye.”
A training manager was deputed to visit outlets on a
rotation basis and make sure that the costing was
strictly controlled.
But now the question arises that:
“ Who were these managers and how were they
persuaded to join this unknown company which
was in the less-than-glamorous business of
dosas? ”
54. RELATIONSHIPS
PG says, “Mera hotel industry mein sabse relation tha.”
PG was able to sense that many employees were
working with big brand names, but their aspirations were
not being met.
Dosa Plaza‟s operation‟s manager Mendonsa, is one
such example. He was recruited from McDonalds.
Magar kaise?
He called him up and talked to him about his company
and its fast growth. He told him his vision and assured
him that although they might not get a better pay, but
will be given more freedom, value, recognition. So he
joined his company and so did many others.
55. ITS NOT JUST ABOUT
MANAGERS…
Crucial to the success of Dosa Plaza are not just
managers, but employees at all levels.
Around 80% of the original kitchen staff is still with Dosa
Plaza.
The same guys who earned Rs.1,500-2,000 per month
are now at „Training Level‟. They might not have a
formal education, but they have learnt and grown with
the company and now they earn as much as Rs.15,000-
20,000 per month.
PG also made sure that caste and community is of no
consideration in the company.
PG says, “Hard work and talent is what we value.”
57. SOME MORE FACTS…
To market the franchisees in North India, the
company tied up with „Franchise India Holding Ltd‟
on a 67:33 basis.
There have been enquiries from US, Japan,
Australia and it has one franchise in New Zealand
already.
They have one „express‟ model on Mumbai Pune
highway and PG plans to open 20 more such
outlets.
They had to shut down the Centre One outlet due
to competition and reduced sales.
58. “JO BHI KARO SABSE HATKE HONA CHAHIYE
AUR BRANDING KRNA CHAHIYE.”
“BARABAR COSTING KARKE, SAHI TAREEKE SE
HANDLE KAROGE TO KAAFI PROFIT HAI..KISI
BHI BUSINESS ME.”
“CLEAN AND HYGIENE PAR DHYAAN DENA
CHAHIYE.”
“ACHHA VYAVHAAR HONA CHAHIYE.”
ACCHA PRODUCT HONA CHAHIYE AUR ACCHA
SERVICE BHI.”