Tag: Business

January 29: “For dreams to come true, you gotta work for it as if there is no other choice.” Says Timur Kudratov is a Dubai based entrepreneur and CEO of “LWK Group”, which works across London, Dubai and Moscow. This whiz Entrepreneur is also Director of International Relationship at Diplomat Business Club Serial Entrepreneur and Investor and trading consultant at METAVERSE NFT DEFI | DAO| TECH projects.

Recently Timur shared an Instagram post when he could be seen on an advertisement in wall street representing LWK Group. This was a special moment for him. He shared a heartfelt message on Instagram

“Imagine waking up one day and seeing your boarding on THE TIMES SQUARE!

This is actually a reality!

I started my journey as a lifeguard in Dubai and always thought of starting my own business. Today I have my own group of Companies.

It’s been a wild journey, a lot of failures, a lot of success, I learned a lot throughout this journey, but I never gave up even during tough times. I just want to say, never give up on your dreams; you can achieve them all, just believe in yourself.”

Wiz Entrepreneur Timur is actually very inspirational for the young talents, the ones who dream and the ones who are on the verge of giving up. He came to Dubai and initially worked as a lifeguard; as a young man, he always dreamt of being a business person and even while he was working as a lifeguard, his dreams could not be suppressed. In the year 2016, he finally established his own company LWK Groups, and this way, he stepped into the field of Entrepreneurship.

LWK Groups is one of a kind, an exclusive company that caters for your needs from A to Z. They provide services in Business Management, Business Promotions, Investments, Hospitality, Real Estate and Events Management. This extraordinary business of Mr. Timur has been getting limelight all over Dubai. Timur really went from rags to riches. Ace Entrepreneur Timir says that- There is no limit to what extent dreams can come true. It is important to understand that dreams, just like success, always come at a cost. You gotta be willing to sacrifice your comfort zone so as to be able to achieve your goals. The more extraordinary your dream is, the more extraordinary work you gotta be able to do.

January 29: McDonald Emiantor, who is popularly known as Traidmarc, was born in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. He was raised by his mother, who was a school teacher. He grew up along with his 7 siblings. Later they moved to London. There was something very special about this little boy! We will talk about it today in this article.

Unknowingly to many, MacDonald “Traidmarc” Emiantor, who is the founder of Annex Media, a widely regarded television production company in Australia, actually started his career by rapping and singing. Music was his first love, but the necessity of life saw him enthralled in the media arena as a television producer and entrepreneur. Though he Is blessed with a remarkable voice, starting a career from zero is not everyone’s cup of tea. Being a boy, raised by a single mother made him realise his responsibilities. It became his weakness and his strength too. He discovered both his musical talent and production capabilities and quickly turned his hunger into a passion. It has to be said that Traidmarc has experienced some sunny days, stormy nights and turbulent times too. He never stopped working and struggling to achieve his dream; while everyone was on the same boat, he disembarked and planned to own a ship. He released his first track ‘Come Dance with me’ in 2011, which helped him to get into the limelight. Then he released his second hit ‘Got My Eyes on You’ in 2013. Traidmarc says “London, Nigeria, America, music has no boundaries and nationality”.

Fun fact about Traidmarc is, although produces rap music, he personally does not listen to rap music. Instead, he listens to rock, pop, alternative, accaustic, jazz and blues music. ”The Everly Brothers playing on the turntable” a line from his recently released single “Haute Living”. He is a simple man who has seen and overcome hurdles. He knows about the struggles people face because of their unsuccessful lives. Traidmarc revealed in his recent interview that he never believed in luck and destiny. Instead of believing such things he is more into having the right mindset in order to achieve greatness through hard work and dedication. According to him, being born with a silver spoon and doing good in life is not a big thing. But being born in rags and taking it to riches is what really counts.

Entrepreneur Traidmarc knew exactly what he wanted and turned his skills into a successful business. He believes a true entrepreneur can build millions by using his mind as his most powerful asset. No matter who you are or where you are from. He has also worked as executive producer of Industry Leaders TV show broadcast on Foxtel and Ten Network in Australia. Like every successful entrepreneur he has also suffered some setbacks and when situations forced him to give up, he chose to hold on to his dreams. True success starts here. After achieving his dream life, Traidmarc focuses on his consistency and his true fashion sense. He conveys “consistency is the key, never lose it. Everyone has different assets and are blessed with different skills. Your job is to find those skills and assets and shift yourself from rags to riches.” he now epitomises his mantra “bosslife” as a way to motivate and encourage others to learn from his story and be motivated to succeed in their chosen endeavours.

January 29: In their journey, every entrepreneur faces multiple challenges and opportunities, whether they are an individual or a team.

The young entrepreneur from Jammu, Siddharth Bhan, graduated in Computer Science and runs a successful digital marketing agency today. The combination of his passion for technology and deep understanding of client needs has enabled him to build a successful agency serving clients in a variety of sectors and countries. He discusses how he transitioned from being a freelancer to owning his own digital marketing agency and shares his experiences.

“The path to success is different for every entrepreneur. In their journey, every entrepreneur faces multiple challenges and opportunities, whether they are an individual or a team. Digital is the need of the market, and it is here to stay.”, says Siddharth. 

Operating a multi-faceted media business like Wiremonster gives you a “whole of market” perspective. What are the three areas of digital growth you believe are most promising at the moment?  What are the best 3 things you have learnt about digital marketing?

Quite a big question! It is challenging to pinpoint the most important aspect of running a business. I believe, however, that data, content, and technology together have grown to become increasingly significant for all companies. The reason for that is very simple: new trends in digital marketing are changing the way businesses trade every day, and marketers need to keep up with those changes.

After almost a year and a half, I can say that data, content, and technology will continue to be key factors in how marketers target audiences. I’ve learnt that when done right, digital marketing is a powerful way to reach customers, tell your story, and grow your business.

Which services do you offer, and what are your clients most interested in?

We care about our clients and the contacts we make with them. So once a client has signed with us, we make sure to remember that connection for the long run. We use a robust marketing process based on the rules: Start Small and Measure, Learn, Adapt.

With a 76% increase in ad-post engagements on social platforms and following a unique strategy, we know how to find the right audience for a business. Additionally, as part of developing a strategy for our clients, we conduct a comprehensive analysis of the competition to identify opportunities for our clients.

We offer everything you need to succeed with marketing, growth hacking with organic methods, paid ads, sales funnels, influencer networks etc. i.e everything marketing.

It is a demanding job, so what inspires you to get out of bed each day and find the energy?

Our industry offers the most exciting possibilities, and as a result, we gain valuable experience and knowledge. We get to work on the most exciting projects, and we have access to great opportunities, so it keeps me thriving for more.

Give us a little background on how the idea for Wiremonster came into your mind and what is your mission?

The digital marketing landscape has changed dramatically in recent years. It has become imperative for all businesses to have a digital marketing strategy, from competing on search engines to showing up consistently on social media. WireMonster does just that.

Having the idea to start an agency simmered in the back of my mind for a long time. Yet, It was not until I met my business partner that I took the plunge.

WireMonster’s team helps brands connect with customers digitally. The startup’s mission is to help businesses reach the right audiences and create stellar brand experiences. Our goal is to help small businesses and startups prosper in a competitive market by maximizing their investment in online branding.

I recommend being authentic and not being afraid of communicating with your audiences, as this is what will carry your brand forward.

How do you see the business growing in the next 3-5 years?

Our marketing services division is growing rapidly, and we plan to expand into five more countries by the end of the year.

Additionally, we are working on a new travel startup StayTales, because we love to travel and want to help other explorers enjoy their stays when they travel. With more than 1,000 influencers and 700 homestays on our platform, we curate travel experiences. Our aim is to uplift those small-scale stays that are unable to aggressively promote themselves.

How did you like the last book you read? And one you would recommend…

Hit Makers: The Science of Popularity in an Age of Digital Distraction was the last book I read and is highly recommended.

My favourite, though, still has to be Digital Marketing 2020 as each chapter provides a valuable insight into how concepts have changed and how methods have improved as the years have passed.

Get in touch with me to get your business online

Siddharth Bhan | LinkedIn

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Mumbai, January 29: In today’s modern world of a hectic lifestyle, many people are seen facing problems with health, wealth, dealing with negativity, etc.

Not that our early generations were not having similar problems in those days. But somehow, they were aware of something, some knowledge, which they inherited from their ancestors and by using same they managed their ways out. Taking a close look, we will realise that they certainly possessed, some ancient and natural solutions to deal with these difficulties.

But, as we evolve, society has turned down those solutions claiming it to be a “myth”. Science has overpowered us and we disowned some good traditions under the pretext of superstitions. But many people who followed certain traditions are still seen benefiting from them.

The most obvious of them are celebrities, whom you may see wearing or carrying some or other mystical figures. You may also wonder as to why they possess such talismans. And you treat it as their fashion symbol. But not all accessories are worn for fashion. Some of them are strange yantras. And they are worn with some purpose. It may be to bring stability or to attract wealth or to ward off an evil eye.

As it is said that “every lock has some key”, similarly “every problem has some solution”. You just need to be open to accept it and be ready to find a cure to your unique problem.

You may be feeling as if wealth and prosperity are eluding you despite your best efforts or you may be facing negative energy blocks, but there is a cure for everything. Things are in right place, but you just need to find them.

Take, for example, Kubera Yantra. A numerical wonder explored by our ancient forefathers and even attracted scientist across the world to work on various Magic Squares around it. Also known as Kubera Kolam and in many places, it is drawn using rice flour. It is a symbolic representation of God Kubera who is considered to be a God of Wealth and Riches. It is believed that if one worships the Kuberakolam as ordained in the scriptures, he/she will be rewarded with wealth and prosperity. For many generations, this yantra is drawn with a belief that it opens new avenues of income, increases the ability to gather funds, and works on growth in business and career advancement. https://stufflane.com/products/the-card-of-abundance

Similarly, in the case of dealing with negative energy blocks, the Black Tourmaline is considered a powerful natural energy stone that helps remove negative energies. The crystal helps create a shield around a person or room and prevents the entry of negative or unwelcome energies. It is also helpful in balancing the body chakras and is considered perfect for people with busy lives as it helps them relax and sleep better.https://stufflane.com/products/natural-black-tourmaline

Many people feel a lack of confidence while facing people at interviews or in public forums. More particularly they feel their aura is getting disturbed by some external forces. They feel scared. They get nervous and eat up their words while speaking. They lose connection in between the communication and slip their tongue. It all happens due to some fear unknown to them. But ancient people were having solutions to this problem as well. They used to carry some stones with them while going out for any important work or meeting any important person. Not all information about these pebbles is available now. But one stone called Tiger Eye is getting a lot of attention from people. It is called the Stone of Confidence, which, as the name suggests, enhances confidence. This stone comes both in raw form as well as natural polished form. It is believed to help users to get rid of fear and allow them to remain calm even under tremendous pressure. The stone has been used by Egyptians and Romans since ancient times.https://stufflane.com/products/tiger-eye-natural-polished-the-stone-of-confidence

Yet another recent addition to the market is the Fragrance Of Temple, which contains Gangajal, Ashtagandha (mixture of eight fragrant ayurvedic herbs), and a secret fragrance, and is a natural way for creating a blissful and divine atmosphere at home or office. While gangajal is known to have the power to ward off evils, Ashtagandha is an important part of pooja and has a soothing effect.https://stufflane.com/products/fragrance-of-temple

stufflane.com came across various such rare collections which are seen leading to positive changes in the lives of thousands of users. It’s their endeavour to explore as many ancient secrets as they can so as to share same with the user to benefit their multi-fold growth.

You can explore more information, by visiting the website https://www.stufflane.com/

New Delhi (India), January 29: Sunday opened its first flagship experience centre in New Delhi, India on October 6, 2021. This warm and welcoming space is about much more than just furniture. It aims to bring together like-minded people and showcase a lifestyle filled with cultural expression and intellectual appreciation. Combining uncompromising quality with a classic contemporary aesthetic, Sunday commissions well-known designers from around the world to bring you unique and beautiful products at attainable prices. The first collection is in collaboration with renowned Italian designers. The products are manufactured in India to the highest calibre specs, localized for the Indian lifestyle and preferences, while remaining authentic to its Italian design. The brand aims to deliver all orders within three weeks, making it a game changer in customer satisfaction.

Curated by Art Director, Iram Sultan, the brand has a unique International aesthetic. Speaking about the launch, Iram said, “We aim to bring together contemporary pieces to create interesting, unusual and beautiful spaces. Blending different pieces to create the perfect design, Sunday pieces are a desirable combination of warm, elegant and contemporary style with absolutely no compromise in quality”.

Also speaking on the occasion Founder, Gautam Baid said, “We are excited to launch our first Sunday collection. This new concept in design is international in outlook, but clearly very Indian in feel. We look forward to collaborating with many new designers around the world to bring their designs to the Indian customer. We are in sync with the well-travelled customer who wants quality products that are also unique and well-priced. Customers can buy pieces online on our website, but we also encourage them to come and experience this lifestyle in person at our flagship space, which is slated to be a hub of cultural activity with programs scheduled every week.” 

A note about the collections:

Fifties Collection

The Fifties Collection pays homage to the utopian design revolution in mid-20th century Italy. It plays with texture: combining natural elements like leaf vein and rattan, with sleek, smooth glass and metal. Think cheerful colors, foam padding, eco-leather and brass legs: the quintessential elements of the 1950s post-modernist boom but reimagined to fit into a contemporary home. Perfect for retro-design nerds who appreciate a sense of fun.

Bowie Collection

Inspired by the perfect curve of a bow, The Bowie Collection is rooted in elegance, comfort and versatility. At its core is leather, which wraps itself around soft sofas, beds and lounge chairs to bring warmth and subtle luxury to any room. The combination of modern fluid contours and classic marble, wood and leather is what makes this collection timeless. Add a soft color palette with pops of blue, and you have a collection that will capture your senses. 

Nelson Collection

The Nelson Collection captures Danish modern with minimalist accents: ideal for the person who has one foot in classical design, and the other in playful, and minimalist modernity. Warm wood, glass and leather bring in a sense of comfort, while metal and marble accents add a tasteful touch of glamour. The end result is a set of pieces that exude a quiet richness that will never go out of style. The ideal collection for anyone who appreciates an innovative take on old-school cool. 

Harper Collection

The Harper Collection is an earth-toned set of pieces that place comfort at the core of its design. Merging terrace, natural soft walnut and light-coloured fabric along with metal accents, Harper creates an environment that feels natural and elegant. The star of this collection is the bed: conceived as an independent space in itself, the padded headboard comes with side flaps, creating your own private sanctuary.

Sparks
Functional and elegantly designed: that’s Sparks in a nutshell. The collection combines solid wood, lush velvet, eco-leather and stone, with organic curves and edges. The result is a set of innovative and immaculately built pieces, including an elliptical dining table with a terrazzo turntable, the bed with a specially crafted curved headboard and the fluted solid wood drawer faces. Ideal for anyone who enjoys high-quality, creative design and understated luxury.

About Sunday:

Sunday – Make Everyday Better with Sunday

Capturing that feeling, the moment of calm and contentment as you make your way through a relaxing and rejuvenating weekend. Peaceful as the week winds down, and excitement for the new week ahead. Sunday creates enthralling experiences with furniture that combine great design and everyday comfort.
Sunday commissions well-known designers from around the world to make products for you that are distinctive and unique, you won’t find them anywhere else. The latest lines include the works of Italian designers Simone Colombo, Shannon Salder and Fabio Azzolina. With designers based around the world, the products are manufactured in India by skilled local craftsmen. Curated by renowned creative director Iram Sultan, Sunday pieces are a desirable combination of modern contemporary style with absolutely no compromise in quality.

The Sunday experience center is located in the capital and has a digital footprint that covers the entire country. This bridge to luxury brand is much more than just furniture, it is a lifestyle and cultural hub that taps into the city’s design-conscious brands and like-minded people, to bring them together on a single platform. Be it, music, art, food, performances or experiences, Sunday is the feeling of making every day better.

The Designers

SHANNON SADLER

In 2003 Shannon Sadler invented and focused on a new technology for the denim business worldwide founding his studio in Italy. Coming from a designer family, he is self-taught and has traveled to 33 countries, and lived in 6 of them.

His work focuses on all aspects of design and graphics projects from furnishing to lighting, from art direction to corporate identity, catalogs and packaging.

Shannon worked and collaborated with world-leading companies and brands in Italy & Europe, China, USA and Asia, to mention a few: BONTEMPI, INGENIA, ALBAPLUS, CALLIGARIS, BOFFI, KUKA, ARMONIA, DUE MONTI, KBH, BAICHENG, GABER, METALMOBIL, CAPODOPERA.

Shannon Sadler’s designs have been are presented at SALONE DEL MOBILE in Milano, IMM and ORGATEC in Koln, LIGHTING JAPAN, AMBIENTE in Frankfurt, INTERZUM, CIFF GUANGZHOU, 3F DONGGUAN FURNITURE FAIR, FURNITURE CHINA, BIFF BEIJING, etc

Shannon has been invited to speak about design & innovation at many different conferences also in China: PEKIN UNIVERSITY, ARTOP DESIGN CENTER in CHONGQING, CHENGDU DESIGN WEEK and WUHAN DESIGN CONFERENCE.

SIMONE COLUMBO

An Italian designer, born in Milan in 1988, he obtained a degree in applied experimental art. In 2012 he obtained a master’s degree in industrial design from IED (Institute of Engineering Designers) in Milan. Simone has the typical characteristics of Italians, enthusiastic, energetic and creative! Cooperation with Studio Lissoni and Associates, Plumen, Adidas, Reebok, MADAgency and other teams, he has accumulated rich design experience. He has participated in numerous exhibitions, including Salone Satellite in 2008, Milan Design Week in 2014 and 2015, Homi MakerDesign Award in 2015, MakerFair European Edition in 2015. He was included in the Forbes 30U30 European annual list.

FABIO AZZOLINA

FABIO AZZOLINA is a Milan-based Italian architect widely known for his outstanding works in the field of interior design and architecture. For more than 20 years his studio has been developing highly elaborate projects for private and commercial spaces in Italy and worldwide. Spaces created by Azzolina always feature an outstanding sense of modernity combined with a light touch of nostalgia.

After graduating from the Politechnico di Milano Azzolina, he started at the studio Piero Lissoni as a graphic designer and continued his path collaborating with Ettore Sottsass, where he worked for years and helped developed his skills and personal style in the field of industrial design and art direction.

The wide client base includes a number of private commissions and well-known fashion brands as Pirelli, Jil Sanders, Isaia, Calligula, Truzzi, etc.

The works of Azzolina are frequently published in international design magazines such as Elle Décor, Casaviva, Interni, AD and others.

New Delhi (India), January 29: It is widely believed that India is witnessing an agency boom at the moment. Even in the midst of a pandemic, when most businesses had to shut shop, many agencies were springing up all over the country. (LBB, 2020) But starting an agency and running an agency are two very different things. And a quick deep dive at numbers or even a short conversation with any industry insider would help you see the real picture pretty quickly. The number of agencies that fold within a couple of years is pretty significant.

But it would be naïve to assume that the failure of these agencies is to be blamed on one big reason or lack of capability on the part of the people running them. The truth of the matter is that these agencies work in a market with squeezed margins and increased competition, with multiple factors that make mere survival difficult. But that is not to say that running an agency successfully is a pipedream. What’s more important than ever is to avoid mistakes that could kill your venture before it starts. To put it simply, a ‘what not to-do’ list.

(A) Purpose – The very first reason many of these agencies fail is the lack of a concrete purpose or vision. You think you have the necessary skills or relevant knowledge to start out on your own. So, you take the plunge under the assumption that once people see your work, getting clients is going to be a piece of cake. But within a couple of months, reality hits.

To put it bluntly, mere talent isn’t enough to run a successful agency. You need to have a solid vision to make yourself stand out from the crowd. What is the reason for you to start your agency? How is it different from the competition? Are you willing to take risks? It is imperative to have clear answers to all these questions before you start. It is also important to be willing to take risks. Starting with no vision and an aversion to being disruptive in the market is probably a death knell even before you start.

(B) Pricing – Another reason why many agencies fold in India is undoubtedly the low cost of input or investment involved. While this is touted as a major reason for the agency boom in India, it has led to a situation where the market is filled with indistinguishable agencies competing with and eventually cannibalizing each other. So, the only way many agencies know how to distinguish themselves from the competition is pricing. In order to survive and grow, they agree to prices way below an acceptable level. This is a grave mistake to make. The moment you start undervaluing and underpricing your work, you are effectively communicating that your work is substandard. While it is true that most clients are price-sensitive, it is also a fact that clients looking for quality do not mind paying the price if they think the output is worth it. It is also the only way to get long-term loyal clients and build a reputation. Clients acquired through low pricing are just going to jump the shark when the next agency offers them an even lower price.

Another aspect of this is the burnout and disillusionment that comes with accepting work that is unchallenging and underpaying. Most agency employees today are working longer hours and believe they’re underpaid. (Digiday, 2020) Hence, a big part of running a successful agency is the ability and courage to say no to work that underpays.

(C) Collaboration– In India, the top agencies get the major share of the advertising pie. These agencies have well-established departments and areas of operations providing a variety of functions. On the contrary, most small or mid-size agencies have one area of operation- SEO, copywriting, design, etc. This then becomes another hurdle they struggle with while acquiring clients. This is one major reason why many mid-size agencies are dying off. In other words, these agencies are quickly becoming the Blackberry phone of the advertising world.

The solution to this problem lies in collaboration. In order to survive, small agencies need to join forces to optimize their strengths. The benefits of combined synergies are not just limited to survival and growth, but also better output, increase in creativity, time saved, and new access to previously untapped clients.

(D) People and Processes– This is the step that is probably most ignored when it comes to running an agency. Most agencies think that just by hiring talented people, they can ensure the success of their business. But this cannot be further from the truth. Hiring the right people and investing in the right people, after all, are two very different things. Running an agency means you are working with highly creative professionals- people who have strong opinions, artistic tastes, and possibly, egos. How you deal with your employees is a strong factor that could make or break your agency. In an article published in January 2022, building healthy employee relationships was seen as imperative to the success of any business, particularly agencies that struggle with high turnover rates. (Forbes, 2022) Therefore, it is important to build honest relationships and make bonds with your employees that are based on mutual respect and appreciation.

Another important aspect of this is to set up processes that are simple, effective, and time-saving. From creative pitches to communication frequency and reporting, it is necessary to have clear systems in place. This can be extremely helpful for employees to know what’s expected of them, how to go about it, and help them to review and take corrective action when needed.

(E) Finance– Since most agencies are run by people whose main strength lies in their creativity, mismanagement of the financial aspect of running an agency is much too common a mistake. The lack of sound systems and processes in place leads to a situation where an agency becomes a prime target for being taken advantage of. It is, therefore, necessary to ensure that there are set processes in place and that these are followed irrespective of the work or client. Having robust and transparent contracts is necessary to gain client trust as well. Many large advertisers have long felt a lack of clarity in their relationships with media agencies. (McKinsey & Company, 2018) Being upfront with clients at the start of negotiations and ensuring that payments are received at pre-decided intervals can help ease out these worries. Being honest with your finances at every step is paramount to ensure longevity in the market.

It is also important to be aware of the many schemes and policies put in place by the government to help out small businesses. In recent times especially, there are many schemes intended specifically for budding entrepreneurs in MSME sectors like ‘MSME Business Loans in 59 Minutes’ for easy and quick loans, ‘Market Development Program’ for expansion to international markets, and multiple tax credits as well. (OkCredit, 2020) It is important to do extensive research on these policies to ensure that you’re getting the maximum benefit.

Like any small business, running an agency also depends on a multitude of complicated factors that need to work in cohesion and harmony at all times. And while success is not something you can predict or guarantee, avoiding the crucial mistakes listed above can definitely help you sustain and grow in this highly competitive market. 

Agam Chaudhary- With 15 years of experience in the digital marketing and technology sphere, Agam brings with him a vast array of knowledge as well as innovative and exceptional processes sure to deliver organization-wide transformations. Having run a successful agency for more than a decade and worked with brands across various industries and geographies, Agam has a unique view and understanding of the digital sphere that is both contemporary and disruptive. In the last 5 years, he has also helped various agencies and e-commerce businesses to scale up and multiply the size of their billings/profits. His latest assignments have been launching NFT Marketplace and the Metaverse game. He can be reached at agam@agamchaudhary.com / https://www.linkedin.com/in/agamchaudhary/

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Ald   Announces   The   Signing   Of   A   Memorandum   Of   Understanding   To Acquire 100% Of Leaseplan From A Consortium Led By Tdr Capital

The Proposed  Acquisition  Of  LeasePlan  For  A  Total  Consideration  Of Eur 4.9 Billion1  Would Be Made Through A Combination Of Cash And Shares

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 29: ALD, a global leader in mobility solutions providing full-service leasing and fleet management services across 43 countries, announced the proposed combination of ALD and LeasePlan into NewALD. LeasePlan is one of the leading fleet management and mobility companies in the world by fleet size (total fleet of 1.8 million vehicles), with a global and extensive offering making it the perfect fit for ALD to shape the industry’s transformation.

NewALD is expected to be highly synergetic and create an opportunity to cross-leverage the two companies’ complementary capabilities. As a leading global player in mobility worldwide, NewALD would be able to benefit from a fast-growing market driven by strong underlying megatrends, including the following:

–     Shift from ownership to usership on all fronts: B2B, B2C and even B2E

–     Data-driven digital transformation of the mobility industry

–     Transition towards zero-emission and sustainable mobility

Tim Albertsen, Chief Executive Officer of ALD, commented, “Today marks the beginning of a new chapter in our history as a first step towards creating NewALD. In the context of today’s transformation of the automotive and mobility sectors, which is proceeding at an unprecedented pace, this proposed transaction is instrumental in the creation of a leading global player in mobility. By combining the multiple strengths of ALD and LeasePlan, gaining size, joining forces in digital and creating a leading provider of sustainable mobility solutions, we would transform our industry and be best positioned to deliver even better solutions and value propositions to our enlarged client base.  This transaction would create multiple opportunities for the joint management teams and talents of both companies across geographies,  underpin our focus on sustainability with a clear path to zero emissions mobility and not least deliver strong shareholder returns over the cycles. We are all very excited about the prospect of being part of this new venture.”

Tex Gunning, Chief Executive Officer of LeasePlan, commented, “The combined business would be instrumental in moving the automotive industry from ownership to subscription models and zero-emission mobility. By joining forces with ALD, we combine the best talents in the industry with the investment power needed to meet the next generation mobility needs of our customers. From day one, NewALD would be operating one of the largest fleets of electric vehicles and will continue to set the standard for ESG in the mobility industry. I am very proud of all LeasePlanners for bringing our business to where it is today. We are looking forward to working with the excellent team at ALD and taking our combined business into the exciting future of mobility.”

This proposed transformative deal would represent a step-change towards creating a leading mobility player worldwide. The increased size of NewALD would provide it with key advantages such as a global offering and coverage of all client categories, increased breadth in terms of products and services, and balanced geographic coverage. These would enable NewALD to anticipate future market needs and meet client expectations with industry-leading operating efficiency and optimised procurement.

NewALD would be ideally positioned to embrace the mobility sector’s global growth megatrends and lead the digital transformation of the industry. By creating a fully digital business model, it would be able to compete on service and cost with OEM captives and tech players entering the market to capture the accelerated growth ahead. NewALD’s enhanced firepower to invest and develop new mobility products and ancillary services would allow it to build new digital business models based on core value chain competencies and state-of-the-art digital solutions across segments, products, and services.

Thanks to this proposed transaction NewALD would become a leading global provider of sustainable mobility solutions and the partner of choice for corporates to support the transition towards Electric Vehicles (EV). By establishing new global partnerships around new services for EV, NewALD would accelerate the deployment of multi-cycle, flexible and multi-modality solutions and ensure faster time-to-market for innovative sustainable mobility solutions.  As a result, NewALD expects to go beyond ALD’s current sustainability targets to establish true industry leadership on ESG investor criteria.

Both ALD and LeasePlan have a proven ability to bring innovative digital solutions to the market, so NewALD would be well-placed to grasp new growth opportunities in the mobility sector. This would be further boosted by cross-selling their respective products and developing  ALD’s partnerships through LeasePlan’s footprint. Powered by its enlarged offering, geographic presence, and extensive digital capabilities, NewALD would expect to drive strong growth across all client categories and lift annual fleet growth to at least 6.0% post-integration.

January 28: This is the story of a 20 year young boy from Ahmednagar who is making millions at such a young age. You may get surprised reading his article. He started working at the age of 15 and made a profit of Rs20 Lakh in the very first year. Check out this mesmerising youth’s success story.

Onkar Hase, a 20 years old boy living in Shriampur, Ahmednagar was awarded by India’s Youngest Stock Market Expert National Record at the age of 18. He is the founder and CEO of OS CAPITALS which he started in 2019. He is awarded by India Book Of National Records as India’s Youngest Stock Market Expert & Researcher as well as OMG National Book of Record holder. This year he is awarded by India’s Most Sparkling Star award as the entrepreneur of the year. He is also a world record holder, and he is awarded as Amazing Indian Personality Award 2021.

He started his trading journey at an early age when he was 15 and gained a handful of experience in the passing years. His deep knowledge and research in trading has made him a successful trader & entrepreneur today.

His company is one of India’s Leading Stock Market research company. OS CAPITALS provides stock market Services to traders & investors. He started his journey when he was 15 years old while he started learning about Stock Market and he read many books & also he learned a lot from traders & investors. He started his own company when he was 19 years old. Now the OS CAPITALS’ annual turnover is in crores. He is an inspiration for many traders & investors.

During his learning period, he learnt patience, dedication and discipline, which played a decisive role in maximizing profits. The knowledge he gained out of reading books helped him in making strategies for business goals.

Onkar kept working hard on self improvement, which led him to become a successful trader. He started serving in stock market-related services in 2019. Today he is serving over 5000 clients from all across the country and more than 2000 students are being trained by him. He has emerged as idol for the young generation.

Follow him at https://instagram.com/onkar_hase?utm_medium=copy_link

The network marketing industry requires individuals who can push the envelope and inspire greatness

January 29: How incredible it is to see how different industries and sectors have been on a constant rise in ways more than one. Many of these industries have produced some of the greatest talented beings who have gone ahead in contributing heavily to the growth and development of their niches. One industry among them, which has been on a growth spree, especially from the last few years, is network marketing. This amazing form of marketing, also known as multi-level marketing, relies on a network of distributors to grow a business. By the end of 2021, the network marketing markets of the world were at around 159 billion. This growth can be attributed to the many astute minds and network marketing experts who incorporated outstanding strategies of growth. In fact, experts also say that by 2025 it will grow 2-3 times to what it is now.

Hence, more and more entrepreneurs and professionals have come forward to be a part of this much-talked-about industry and take it to greater success levels with their visions and ideas. However, Rob Sperry, a renowned and passionate entrepreneur and an ace network marketing professional, coach, consultant, 7X author, and whatnot, says that to be a part of this ever-so-evolving industry, one needs to hone a few skills to up their game in the industry. The co-creator of mynt, a spin-off from a $3 billion company (total sales), which was launched with a million dollars in sales, in just the first month mentions that it was these skills that helped him master the art of network marketing and entrepreneurship and now wishes to share the same with others.

• Have the right focus: It is essential for budding professionals in network marketing to put focus on the right things while also setting goals that are achievable. Network marketing can look like an exciting field, but challenges in the same are inevitable as goals in the field may seem too difficult to achieve at once. Hence, it is advised to have the right focus on the right goals at a time and slowly move up the ladder of success.
• Resilience: Working with resilience can prove to be the key to making it huge in network marketing, says Sperry, who wrote “The Game of Networking.” With resilience, people can adapt to the given circumstances, challenges, and changes in the field, which can motivate them to change their perspectives for the better and can lead to innovation. One needs to be open to changes and trends of the industry to learn newer concepts and implement the same to churn out better results.
• Be consistent: Network marketing is one sector that can test a person’s patience to the core as results may only seem to come one’s way after one readies himself to go under the grind. It is essential to be consistent in one’s efforts while making sure to give 100% in the same. This consistency in efforts can lead professionals to become experts in network marketing, says Rob Sperry, who has also been instrumental in merging two top companies and whose podcast has been listened to by 126 countries.

Following the above points and honing one’s skills in the sector can bring significant success for network marketing professionals and entrepreneurs.

January 28: “To be poor or Rich is never a subject of luck, it is always a matter of choice and decision.” Says Cristhofer Munoz an ace entrepreneur, financial strategist and wizard investment advisor from America. Munoz is one the most influential name in the financial market of America. You can always find him Riding the most luxurious cars in the city and checking in the most luxurious hotel around the world. He has come so far in his Entrepreneurial Journey that now he has taken up the task to give back to his community in form of professional financial advises. He is the Founder of Level Up Enterprises and Level Up Algo, genius Firms that gives expert Financial advises that makes his 1000+ students worldwide more that $25000- $35000 annually.

Born and brought up in Dominican Republic, Cristhofer Munoz has seen a very tough time in his childhood. He basically hails from a city where the residents do not even have enough to eat. As a child he was always shaken by the poor conditions of minorities in his city, as he grew up he realised that the situation is the same throughout America. Though Americans have preached and executed equality very well, even today the minorities are not very financially independent. When you look at these sorry state of affairs, he was always driven towards doing something for his community. This laid the foundation of an excellent businessman who was driven towards working towards the betterment of minority immunity.

Today Cristhofer Munoz is a wizard entrepreneur who has a number of companies by his name but the most important one is where he advises people to be financially independent through investment in stock market and cryptocurrency. He moved to New York as an entrepreneur but the community which he focused on, was not very well equipped to attend his seminars by travelling a lot hence he came up with an idea of telegram channel WhatsApp groups so as to connect with more and more people. He and his groups constantly grabs attention as through his advisers and Leeds he has managed to to let the members on more than 2000 to 5000 dollars in a month.

Cristhofer Munoz believes that stock market investment is the future of financial independence. Times have changed when the profit in the stock market was a question of luck. Nowadays, to gain profit in the market, all one has to do is to study the trends and gain proper financial education so as to be able to invest wisely. He is doing the task of making it accessible for the minority to gain that proper financial education. He says that if he can come this far from the poor state of affairs he was 8 in his childhood, literally anyone, doesn’t matter how poor or how unlucky a person may be, can achieve the mountain peak of luxury living and financial independence.

To connect with Cristhofer Munoz you can visit his Instagram where constantly puts up inspirational stories and quotes so as to inspire the young people. He is the creator of the “you versus you” community and believes that the only competition people have is themselves. He believes that we are the one who subconsciously put restrictions on ourselves and this is because of our conservative mindset. If with true inspiration, proper discipline and proper guidance we are able to break the shackles then nobody can stop us from achieving pu highest potential.