Small Business & Entrepreneurship

November 27 & 28, 2014, Hotel Lalit, Mumbai
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CONGRESS 2014
5th National Convention for Small Business & Entrepreneurship
AWARDS 2014
5th National Awards for Small Business & Entrepreneurship
small business is
big business
45%
Gems &
Jewellery
56.3%
IT & ITeS
67%
Financial Services
63%
Health &
Beauty
30%
Manufacturing
12.5%
Chemical &
Petrochemical
81%
Education
70%
Pharmaceuticals
With more than 95% of commercial entities being defined as “small business” it
represents a big pool of entrepreneurial talent. When a single entrepreneur gets
energized behind a business idea representing a growth opportunity, the sky is
no limit. Visualize the growth wave created when small business thinks big!
small business is
big business
how small business dominate across sectors
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35%
Logistics
20%
Apparel
30%
Real Estate
88%
eCommerce
29%
Food &
Beverage
20%
Retail
23%
Auto
60%
Agriculture
11%
Tele
communications
- Victor Hugo
“nothing can
resist an whose idea
time has come”
When an individual launches his business, it's typically from a
perspective of trading time for dollars but every start-up or small
business wants to grow and today this trend is becoming more
omni-present in India. Government figures show that the small
business sector is growing with new entrants and increased
production of old units. But are we living up to our true potential
and meeting the emerging opportunities?
Small businesses are dynamic and they're human-scale but
operating a small business can be very isolating at times, with
owners often feeling like they go through their own, particular set
of struggles with none to guide them or mentor them.
As individuals, small business owners may find the challenge of
growth overwhelming and farfetched, but when small
entrepreneurs come together in a forum that is uniquely their own
they immediately acquire scale. The Small Business Congress 2014
/Small Business Awards 2014 is a forum for thinking big. Now in its
5th annual edition , the Congress provides a context where
individual experience becomes a rich collective source of wisdom
through shared learnings, shared resources and shared networks.
Size provides an agility that lends an edge to the implementation
of big ideas.
I invite you to join the forum where small business is
big business.
Gaurav Marya
Chairman, Franchise India
no longer
will big
beat small.
instead fast
will beat slow
“Life is not about
finding yourself;
Life is about
creating yourself”
- George Bernard Shaw
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Every business has to start somewhere. In the early days of the journey from an idea to enterprise we
visualize the business opportunity by creatively identifying market demands and analyzing
competitors. Soon entrepreneurs and business professionals get so preoccupied with immediate
issues that they often lose sight of the ultimate objectives they wished to achieve in their
organization. It is difficult to build growth strategies when you lose connect with the big vision with
which you started.
Small Business Congress is a two-day event packed with perspective building insight, training,
coaching and mentoring for small businesses during their critical start-up years and getting ready to
take up growth challenge. Small Business Congress tackles all the stages small and medium
enterprises go through -- emergent, start-up companies, mid-tier businesses and successful large
organizations. The conference will be led by the best of the breed of entrepreneurs. It will consist of a
series of interactive panels, talk series, workshops and one-to-one speed business coaching sessions.
CONGRESS 2014
5th National Convention for Small Business & Entrepreneurship
it’s time to grow big!
key take aways
• How to recognize a business opportunity or identify a feasible
business idea.
• Creative techniques to extend, expand and further a business idea.
• How to create an actionable business plan.
• Key skill sets for early-stage entrepreneurship.
• How to structure terms and conditions between entrepreneurs and
external investors.
• Basic working models for customer, market and competitor analysis.
• How to establish formats of decision-making, execution and action-
oriented management with process that encourage
entrepreneurship and innovation.
• Recruitment, team building and management processes suitable for
new ventures.
• What it takes to have a successful "brand" and how to create and
grow your "brand" for potential opportunities.
• Exit possibilities in start-up companies.
• Developing your business talents, capabilities, leadership, and skills
as a business owner.
who should attend?
If you are a “pro-action” entrepreneur and aspire to transform your small
business into a big league player then the Small Business Congress is
designed for you. It is a must attend
event for:
• Prospective emerging and existing businesses
• Enterprises looking at funding
• Businesses looking at JVs, alliances and tie-ups
• Enterprise Professionals
• Business Consultants and Analysts
• Product oriented enterprises
• Service oriented enterprises
• Chain store operators
• Small business policy makers
• Real estate business owners
• Retail and B-Schools student
extend
your thought
process
towards business
growth…
past speakers
conference agenda
DAY 1
INAUGURAL SESSION
THE ECOSYSTEM FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SMALL BUSINESS
GROWTH 2014-2015
An Era of Deeper engagements
• How Indian Government is supporting innovations and
start-up Entrepreneurship
• Mega Trends that are disrupting existing Industries and
creating new ones
• Economic Growth and Closing the Skills Gap:
A call of Government and Business
• Leadership in action : Building Businesses for growth
and sustainability
• Opportunities in Government and Corporate Contracts
SESSION 1
OPPORTUNITY IDENTIFICATION AND BUSINESS PLANNING
What's New? What Works in Business and Marketplace
• Business Planning Processes: Resource Assessment &
Opportunity Evaluation
• Opportunity Discovery or Opportunity Creation: Cashing on both
• Pursuing innovative solutions to Business problems and its
Growth outcomes
SESSION 2
ECOMMERCE SIMPLIFIED
Finding strategic stability while leveraging digital agility
• How online marketplaces are empowering small businesses
• eCommerce growth in B2B & B2C
• Opportunity for niche players
• Competition increasing the pace of consolidation
SESSION 3
EARLY FUNDING BUSINESS LANDSCAPE 2015
Raising Capital from Early stage Investors: A Conversation with
Investors and Entrepreneurs
• How early funding Investors screen & evaluate opportunities
• Apples or Oranges : Debt or Equity
• Negotiating a term sheet /valuing and structuring deals
SESSION 4
HUMAN CAPITAL: THE RULES OF ENGAGEMENT
Hiring, Firing & maintaining an effective workplace
• How to get your staff to care as much as you do
• The Importance of Workplace Culture
• It's not you, it's the hiring process that's flawed
• The Human Side of Business: Leveraging Emotional Intelligence
SESSION 5
STEPPING INTO THE GLOBAL MARKETPLACE
Expanding Your Business & Open New Markets
• Online aid for global expansion
• Compliance to International trade rules
• Growing a company by international acquisition
• How to compete on a global stage
• How to find an overseas partner
SESSION 6
BUILDING LEADERSHIP IS ABOUT ENTREPRENEUR'S ACTIONS FIRST
It is not Business Only. It is Personal
• Ideas on Time Management, Organization & Productivity
• How to run effective meetings and when to avoid them
• What to delegate and when
• How to leverage your most powerful tool—your calendar—to
get things done
• “taking charge” during times of great change and great crisis
DAY 2
SESSION 1
RUNNING A SOCIAL VENTURE LIKE A BUSINESS
Making Economic sense of Social Entrepreneurship
• Could crowdfunding work for social ventures
• Meeting the Issue of Sustainability in a social enterprise
• How social enterprise drive economic growth
SESSION 2
PASSING THE BATON: FROM GEN X TO GEN Y LEADERSHIP
Strategic Growth Outcomes for Family Businesses
• From the family to the Firm
• Funding the family business
• Growing home-grown company into a brand
• Bringing Change and Transforming Family Businesses
• Franchising & Family Business – How everyone can win
SESSION 3
HERE IS THE MONEY
Access to Capital—PE and VC Lenders Panel
• Valuing and structuring deals
• What approach of scaling up do PE firms seek in a venture
• When & How would PE company wants to take an exit
• Winning strategies from prominent PE investors on capital flows
• How can SMEs get listed today
SESSION 4
MARKETING, ALLIANCES & BRAND CREATION IN SMALL BUSINESS
Finding your brand voice
• Small Business Operators' Innovative Marketing Strategies &
its Relationship to Financial Success
• An overview of the branding process from strategy to identity
development including: mood, design, brand guidelines and
planning for growth.
• Branding Ideas that improve customer engagement and boosts ROI
SESSION 5
TECHNOLOGY: GROWTH NAVIGATOR FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
Using Technology to stay competitive
• How People impact IT decisions
• Choosing the right technology solutions
• Utilising technology need not break the bank
• Tech levels the playing field with MNCs
• Is Big Data applicable to smaller organisations
SESSION 6
THE INTERNET OF EVERYTHING
Connect, Engage, Collaborate in a Digital world
• Possibilities and Pitfalls of 'Internet of Things’
• How connected products will transform your business
• IoT An Opportunity for small businesses
• How the Internet of Things changes business models
SESSION 7
ENHANCING CREDIT FLOW TO SMEs
Stepping Up Debt Credit
• Initiatives taken by Government to enhance Credit Flow
• How Credit Rating ensures smooth flow of finance
• Loan schemes for SME businesses
• Turning to NBFCs for credit needs
where will you take
your business?
5th National Awards for Small Business & Entrepreneurship
AWARDS 2014
Small Business Awards 2014 presented by Franchise India, aims to
recognize and facilitate achievers, innovators, and suppliers who
have contributed significantly towards the development of Small
and medium enterprises in India.
Last Date of Nomination:
20th November 2014
Award Nomination Fee:
15000+ taxes
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benefits of the awards
• National recognition as the best SME businesses in India
• Success stories to be shared with other emerging SMEs
• Access to a vast database of knowledge
• Extensive media coverage and PR with the partners.
• Feature coverage with Small Medium Entrepreneur Magazine
Small Business Award 2014 is country's most prestigious awards that
recognize excellence in micro, small and medium businesses. Awardees
will receive national recognition and will be termed as the best
businesses in the country. The winners will be awarded a trophy. The
award winners will also receive extensive media coverage and PR with
the partners. Short-listed nominations may also get a chance of national
recognition through Franchise India's small business and
entrepreneurship focused magazine Small Medium Entrepreneur.
overview of awards
selection process
Finalists and winners are from all eligible nomination, by an
eminent panel of judges.
transform
your
small business
to next level
01 Receipt of nominations
02 Scrutiny of nomination
03 Selection of winners and finalists by independent jury
04 Announcement of winners on 27th november at gala
awards ceremony
nomination and evaluation
• Each applicant would be required to fill in a Self-Nomination form and send to us by 20th November, 2014.
• Only Companies, firms or businesses registered and based in India and having a net worth less than 100 crore can apply.
• Any organization / individual from any sector can apply. Each applicant can apply for one or multiple categories, except the ones
which states 'Jury Nomination'.
• Self-Nomination forms should be sent along with the prescribed fee to Franchise India. The nominees in each category will be
presented to the final jury for determination of winners.
• Jury's decision is binding on all applicants.
• Information received will be treated as confidential and not used for any purpose except for determining the
winner of the Awards.
• Incomplete questionnaire in any manner will disqualify a participant from participating in the awards.
• Right to permit participation is reserved with Awards Management.
› Manufacturing Business of the Year – Micro
Net sales less than 5 crores in FY 2013- 2014
› Manufacturing Business of the Year – Small
Net sales between 5 crores to 15 crores in
FY 2013- 2014
› Manufacturing Business of the Year – Medium
Net sales between 15 crores to 100 crores in
FY 2013-2014
› Best Exporter of the Year – Manufacturing Sector
Manufacturing business with bulk sales in
overseas market ( service /product)
› Professional Service Business of the Year
Professional service / solution supplier to SMEs
› Food & Beverage Business of the Year
Restaurants, food processing or producer of
food & beverages ingredients
› Educational Business of the Year
Education institutes offering professional /
non-professional courses
› Transport & Logistics Business of the Year
Transport / Logistics services over large geographic area
› Travel & Tourism Business of the Year
Travel / Tourism services – hotels, theme parks , tour operators and
travel agencies.
› IT & ITes Business of the Year
IT services like hardware solutions, data management services,
software applications, and software development process
› Healthcare & Beauty Business of the Year
Health facilities like nursing homes, pharmacy etc and also for
SMEs involved in beauty, wellness business.
› Agri Business of the Year
Agricultural / processing businesses (products / services)
› Creative Business of the Year
SME into product design or design services
› Wholesale Business of the Year
Wholesale trading of commodities (metals, non ferrous items,
agricultural products) & distribution networks like wholesalers,
franchises, etc.
› Retail Business of the Year
Retail trade (goods/ services) selling directly to consumers
› Small Business of the Year
Excellence in corporate performance by service SMEs
› Small Business Banker of the Year
Banks and financial institutions significantly contributing to SMEs
› Small Business Mentor of the Year
Professional service providers / facilitators (financial / non-
financial) helping SMEs for improved operations.
› Small Business Technology Partner of the Year
Technological services/products suppliers helping enhance SMEs’
competitive edge and operation efficiency
› Start up of the Year
Young SMEs ( young SME having launched or started not more
than a year) with great potential to become big in local
/international markets
› Dynamic Business of the Year
SMEs having adopted best business practices and shown
remarkable growth in a limited period of time.
› Small Business City of the Year (Jury Nomination)
City providing the most encouraging and favorable conditions for
SMEs to prosper
› Entrepreneur of the Year
A business owner who has achieved remarkable success in his
entrepreneurial venture
› Woman Entrepreneur of the Year
SMEs headed or created by women entrepreneurs to salute their
entrepreneurial spirit
› Social Entrepreneur of the Year
SMEs addressing social & environmental concerns in addition to
economic goals
› Lifetime Achievement Award
Salute an individual/organization for lifelong commitment to the
cause of SMEs in the country
award categories
Come face-to-face with India's leading investors in a high-paced
environment where the companies of the future evolve and grow. THE
PITCH ROOM is designed to help you with everything from applying for
grants and loans from banks, to bringing in client or supplier financing,
and attracting investment from business angels and venture capital
firms. It is the most important meeting place of the year for
entrepreneurs to take the next leap in their business and radically
improve their chances of receiving funding.
At the two-day 2014 Small Business Congress, investors
get to explore and spot unique business ideas which might
have the potential to become 'the next big thing'. The highly interactive
session will help you find, evaluate, structure deals and develop a
mutually beneficial investor-entrepreneur relationship for success
6 Things To Look For
1. Financing and Venture Capital for your business
2. Opportunity to showcase your business plan to over
20+ investors
3. Networking opportunity with India's top Vcs and PE firms
4. Pre-fixed meetings between business ownersand investors
5. An ALL ACCESS PASS to Small Business Congress 2014
6. Opportunity to build a mutually beneficial partnership.
your next steps
If you are interested in showcasing your business to potential
investors, then please follow these steps:
1. Send us a concept note on your business in about 300 words
describing your business idea or plan.
2. Register yourself for Small Business Congress to get an ALL
ACCESS PASS to the conference and
THE PITCH ROOM.
3. Meet investors on November - 27 & 28, 2014 for one-on-one
interaction.
4. If investors qualify your business, it will also be featured in
TOP 20 Most Investable Concepts in India in Small Medium
Entrepreneur magazine.
Simplifying Business Funding & Investing
ONE ROOM
MANY OPPORTUNITIES!
edition of
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Inviting India's top investors to
join us for
to hear and interact with the
FUTURE BUSINESSES of India
Are you a leading Angel Fund, PE, VC or an Accelerator looking for
new investment opportunities to broaden your investment
portfolio? Or are you interested in mentoring and nurturing India's
best innovative minds? Then THE PITCH ROOM is for you. This
room is the world of endless possibilities for investors and
entrepreneurs.
past participating investors
SEAF Swoosh
EXHIBITION2014
5th National Exhibition for Small Business & Entrepreneurship
• Bankers and financial bodies looking at small business
• Professional firms, architects, landscape & urban designers
• Advertising agencies
• Professionals from law, accounting and taxation firms
• IT and ITES business owners serving to small business
• Venture Capitalists & angel investors
• Other vendors/ Suppliers serving SME segment
• Service / Product oriented enterprises
Small Business Expo is the most anticipated networking event of the
year for business professionals to learn about products and services
to help their business exceed their goals, network with other
industry professionals and attend informative and cutting-edge
workshops and seminars.
If you are catering to micro, small or medium business segment and
belong to any of these categories, this is a perfect platform to
showcase your product :
who should exhibit?
It is a good time to showcase your brand to the world
of small businesses and get increased exposure for
your own business. If you as the new generation
entrepreneur is looking for business matchmaking meeting,
then take the opportunities of exhibition to make your small
businesses grow bigger.
Book a stall. Call @ 09321355213
• To understand and analyze the stages through
which small businesses grow into successful
large organization.
• Expose your business concepts and services to
new markets, business buyers, partners,
distribution channels & key decision makers.
• Furnish training, coaching & mentoring for small
business during their critical start-up years to
further professional development and to
promote best business practices for tomorrow's
celebrated entrepreneurs.
• Generate leads, research new trends, launch new
products, position your business profile and
Build brand equity across the industry.
opportunities to exhibit
our past exhibitors
The expo will be a showcase & branding opportunity for
your product or services operating in the virtual space,
connecting with suppliers and retail allied industries.
Exhibition
www.entrepreneurindia.com/smallbusiness
Partnership
Chirag: 09312019978
[email protected]
Conference Registration
Himanshu: 08595350505
[email protected]
Sponsorship
Vivek: 09310411753
[email protected]
Sameer: 08595350525
[email protected]
Award Nominations
Pushpendra: 08595350504
[email protected]
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Franchise India Holdings Limited is Asia's leading
integrated Franchise consulting company since 1999
with an absolute authority on Franchising, Licensing,
Retailing, Small Business and Real Estate. We have
helped hundreds of investors in selecting the right
opporunity and in turn assisted various
organisations in international & domestic franchise
expansions & business development. With its
strategically formed divisions, FIHL has created its
own niche as the pioneers of franchise industry and a
small business authority.
Exhibition
Raghvendra: 09321355213
[email protected]
Conference registration fees Payment methods
Regular Package: `15,000 + taxes
per delegate
Premium Package: `20,000 + taxes
per delegate (includes) networking
dinner on November 27th 2014
*12.36% Service tax applicable in all packages
Option 1: Cheque / Demand Draft drawn in favour
of “Franchise India Holdings Ltd” payable at par
and to be sent to 4th & 5th Floor, Charmwood
Plaza, Eros Garden, Charmwood Village,
Surajkund Road, Faridabad - 121009
Option 2: Wire transfer For account details,
please contact, Himanshu: 08595350505
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Franchise businesses from time immemorial have
always stood out for their hygiene value, as well as
transparency and uniformity they promise under the
umbrella of the Brand. It is time to extend that to
take our fundamental strengths for a bigger purpose.
Our country's Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has
laid out his vision of 'Clean India'. At Franchise India,
we have taken a cue from our country's leader and
would like to see how Franchise industry can
contribute in making India 'Clean'. In pursuit of our
social initiative this year, Franchise India appeals to
the Franchise India appeals to the Small Business &
franchise fraternity that cleanliness begins at home
and as franchisors and franchisees, we need to
participate in it.