1st lesson learnt in business, don't try to do everything yourself to save 10bucks, you could earn a 100 if the time is utilized otherwise !!!
I tried to overdo things, take care of office design, website design, certifications, registrations, accounts, blah blah blah everything. Net result I lost focus for a while, on what is the most important thing, actual business. Luckily I didn't lose much as govt is drafting some new policies and everyone is in a standby mode.
Now I need to hire employees, my 1st one being a Solar Design n Installation Engineer. This is getting very difficult, esp in India. I need someone with 1.5-2yrs experience. Is it too much to ask? Training a electrical engineer has become very very costly n then there is the attrition problem, but for now doesn't look like I have much of a choice !!!
Anyone interested??
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Good things
A new post from a one time regular blogger, reminded me that there is an end to everything. Especially in the internet age of this 21st century nothing stays forever. Blogging was a fad few years back, though the original idea of a blog was to have an online journal, it slowly turned into a place where people could find audience for their thoughts, and later it was just about the audience and no of comments. Not that I have anything against it, but it wouldn't really work for long coz you'd have to keep up with your writing skills, stick to the theme (like the newspaper columnists do) and constantly work on luring more audience.
So was the case with myspace, next orkut, wouldbe twitter. The idea of finding audience on net is appealing but has to be constantly reworked n strategy redefined based on the mindset of your audience. You would not be able to be yourself, coz you'll have to serve to their needs. SRK can't put down his frustration on KKRs coz his audience would just be disappointed, Bachan can't scold his daughter in law even if he felt like coz thats not expected from him.
Most of the regular blogs I used to visit are in a coma, so changing the list on the right side of the page.
This is just an arbit thought, n that's what this blog is about, my thoughts. So for the minute few who read it, ignore if you got bored :)
So was the case with myspace, next orkut, wouldbe twitter. The idea of finding audience on net is appealing but has to be constantly reworked n strategy redefined based on the mindset of your audience. You would not be able to be yourself, coz you'll have to serve to their needs. SRK can't put down his frustration on KKRs coz his audience would just be disappointed, Bachan can't scold his daughter in law even if he felt like coz thats not expected from him.
Most of the regular blogs I used to visit are in a coma, so changing the list on the right side of the page.
This is just an arbit thought, n that's what this blog is about, my thoughts. So for the minute few who read it, ignore if you got bored :)
Happy Times
So long sad times
Go long bad times
We are rid of you at last
Howdy gay times
Cloudy gray times
You are now a thing of the past
Happy days are here again
The skies above are clear again
So let's sing a song of cheer again
Happy days are here again
Altogether shout it now
There's no one
Who can doubt it now
So let's tell the world about it now
Happy days are here again
Your cares and troubles are gone
There'll be no more from now on
From now on ...
Happy days are here again
The skies above are clear again
So, Let's sing a song of cheer again
Happy times
Happy nights
Happy days
Are here again!
The music is even better, I just loved it !! :)
Go long bad times
We are rid of you at last
Howdy gay times
Cloudy gray times
You are now a thing of the past
Happy days are here again
The skies above are clear again
So let's sing a song of cheer again
Happy days are here again
Altogether shout it now
There's no one
Who can doubt it now
So let's tell the world about it now
Happy days are here again
Your cares and troubles are gone
There'll be no more from now on
From now on ...
Happy days are here again
The skies above are clear again
So, Let's sing a song of cheer again
Happy times
Happy nights
Happy days
Are here again!
The music is even better, I just loved it !! :)
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Conflict of logic
This has been killing my brain cells over the last few weeks. I had the first company advantage providing project management and services in solar industry in India, but then the national solar mission got delayed at the center due to which projects were kept on hold, and then the budget. Now when everything is set to be on track, there are umpteen companies coming up providing similar services, and they have deep pockets !!
However most of these companies are foreign companies (they charge more n never handled local work) and so the manufacturers are showing interest in my company, however the clauses in solar mission ain't fully announced and there are certain guidelines etc coming up. So the wait continues.
2011 looks great, but how do I pay the rent till then? What do I eat? Finding alternate sources of income has become equally stupid. The only other option is to find alternate business ventures, but they are dependent on other people who are delaying their own work due to xyz reasons.
A good businessman makes money today, a good manager thinks of ways to make money tomorrow, and an entrepreneur has to do both.
Survival for existence officially begins!!!!
However most of these companies are foreign companies (they charge more n never handled local work) and so the manufacturers are showing interest in my company, however the clauses in solar mission ain't fully announced and there are certain guidelines etc coming up. So the wait continues.
2011 looks great, but how do I pay the rent till then? What do I eat? Finding alternate sources of income has become equally stupid. The only other option is to find alternate business ventures, but they are dependent on other people who are delaying their own work due to xyz reasons.
A good businessman makes money today, a good manager thinks of ways to make money tomorrow, and an entrepreneur has to do both.
Survival for existence officially begins!!!!
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Political Update
Black money
The Prime Minister has underlined his commitment to bring back black money deposited in foreign countries and outlined the measures taken to combat the menace that had deprived the country of its resources.
As many as 20 countries were identified for reaching agreements on exchange of information and assistance in tax collection. Negotiations with the Bahamas and Bermuda were over, paving the way for signing of agreements.
The government had sought renegotiation of the tax treaty with Switzerland and talks were held in November to finalise a protocol that would allow for obtaining information in specific cases.
excerpt from The Hindu
Whip on Women's reservation bill, black money, solar mission, increase in petroleum price, a good n strong budget ....
I like the way things are going :) Hope there is a whip on stupid acts in the rule of Mayawati, regionalism of sena and many more such 'desh premis'
The Prime Minister has underlined his commitment to bring back black money deposited in foreign countries and outlined the measures taken to combat the menace that had deprived the country of its resources.
As many as 20 countries were identified for reaching agreements on exchange of information and assistance in tax collection. Negotiations with the Bahamas and Bermuda were over, paving the way for signing of agreements.
The government had sought renegotiation of the tax treaty with Switzerland and talks were held in November to finalise a protocol that would allow for obtaining information in specific cases.
excerpt from The Hindu
Whip on Women's reservation bill, black money, solar mission, increase in petroleum price, a good n strong budget ....
I like the way things are going :) Hope there is a whip on stupid acts in the rule of Mayawati, regionalism of sena and many more such 'desh premis'
Lunch ??!
My waist is moving from 30 towards 32. I haven't been jogging regularly (just started again yesterday). So for the last one week my lunch has been only liquid diet. I call it my protein shake, guess what it contains:
1. 1 cup oats
2. 1 banana
3. 1 glass slim milk
4. 1 egg
5. 1 nutribar
6. 2 teaspoons sugar
7. 5 almonds
put them in the mixer for 1min in low speed, this will amount to 2glasses of shake. which is like HEAVY!!! It is highly unlikely that you'd feel hungry till dinner. Its FULL of calories n less fat, so make sure you burn them if you are trying it out :) n for those wondering what egg would do to the taste, have no second thoughts, you wont even know that egg was in it. Banana would steal the taste, so it'd just be like a banana milk shake with chocolate flavour added but heavy.
1. 1 cup oats
2. 1 banana
3. 1 glass slim milk
4. 1 egg
5. 1 nutribar
6. 2 teaspoons sugar
7. 5 almonds
put them in the mixer for 1min in low speed, this will amount to 2glasses of shake. which is like HEAVY!!! It is highly unlikely that you'd feel hungry till dinner. Its FULL of calories n less fat, so make sure you burn them if you are trying it out :) n for those wondering what egg would do to the taste, have no second thoughts, you wont even know that egg was in it. Banana would steal the taste, so it'd just be like a banana milk shake with chocolate flavour added but heavy.
Friday, March 5, 2010
System error
Nope this is no technical post, its much boring to you, its a political one :)
I was thinking if I get a chance or if I really do the things I intend to do, what would be the first major change I'd try to bring upon ?? !!! Now there are two ways to bring a change in the system, one be a part of the system, another bend the system...ofcourse I'd chose the 2nd. And like any other day my brain went into an infinite thinking mode and decided that the 1st thing I might want to do is :
Bring the police jurisdiction under governor and not home minister, and ultimately the whole police (including NSG, ATF, CBI, ACB, CID, GreyHounds, etc etc) will report to the President of India just like the army. Imagine the changes it could bring, no police would be afraid of politicians, no police would even get a chance to beg politicians for promotion n inturn very less political influence. It'd work as a separate entity and laws made by them would include for the politicians.
More strict laws, more discipline, more integrity, ofcourse corruption would have its place but less politically inclined, there would be no change of duties when govt changes, no off line promotions, Public-Private partnership in arms n ammunitions development, synchronization in the dept across the country, best inline training.
Well I'd agree there are downsides too, but as far as I see this is the best option I could find for a more bright India !!! Any other practical ideas??!!
I was thinking if I get a chance or if I really do the things I intend to do, what would be the first major change I'd try to bring upon ?? !!! Now there are two ways to bring a change in the system, one be a part of the system, another bend the system...ofcourse I'd chose the 2nd. And like any other day my brain went into an infinite thinking mode and decided that the 1st thing I might want to do is :
Bring the police jurisdiction under governor and not home minister, and ultimately the whole police (including NSG, ATF, CBI, ACB, CID, GreyHounds, etc etc) will report to the President of India just like the army. Imagine the changes it could bring, no police would be afraid of politicians, no police would even get a chance to beg politicians for promotion n inturn very less political influence. It'd work as a separate entity and laws made by them would include for the politicians.
More strict laws, more discipline, more integrity, ofcourse corruption would have its place but less politically inclined, there would be no change of duties when govt changes, no off line promotions, Public-Private partnership in arms n ammunitions development, synchronization in the dept across the country, best inline training.
Well I'd agree there are downsides too, but as far as I see this is the best option I could find for a more bright India !!! Any other practical ideas??!!
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