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The New Age of Small Business Start-Ups

Lina Clara
January 10, 2023

Someone has said it right, “this is the era, when people can do anything and everything “. Years ago, it was thought that businesses are meant only for the privileged class and that the ordinary ones can only work there but cannot own it. But today the definition has taken a turn. This is the age of start-ups. One small idea, can be turned into a business. All you need is a little fire inside to think about something which has the power to change the nation. Today, the youth is our pride. Fearless, exuberant and intelligent.

The old theory which emphasized only on qualification, degrees and scores has now changed into a modern ideology of self-belief, confidence and the passion to change lives. Today, a mom, a home maker who doesn’t even know how to speak in English, runs her own business, be it cloud kitchen, food stall, clothing etc. They have the urge to be independent emotionally and financially so that no one can ever question her ability. Start-ups support women, elderly, and the young minds enormously. Business Start-Ups don’t need lavish amount of money, but they need a vision and firm strategy.

Few tips to start a business start-up

Establish a strong team- whatever your business plan is, you need a team of like-minded people to execute your plans. Careful selection of team members is very essential to be given the position of co-founders, co-investors, business advisors and most important loyal and dedicated employees.

Pick a good location- choosing a decent location is very important. It should be an easily accessible place, not in a remote area. So that all can easily commute by public transports or by their own vehicles.

Expand social media presence- social media is the magic wand for start-ups. With lesser money in hand, marketing becomes difficult but social media marketing doesn’t need money it only needs creativity, which can make the business grow into ten folds.

Don’t divert from your goal- It needs courage and strength to start something new. But if you have an idea which can make a difference then no matter what anyone says, stick to your thoughts and never look back.

Start-ups create jobs which means more employment, and more employment means an improved economy.

Hence, this is the century where you can do whatever your heart say, irrespective of people passing judgements. Just remember success takes time it’s a gradual process, but what better than to start your business, be your own boss and make a difference in the lives of people and the world.

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Buying Used Cars Can Be An Eco-Friendly Option

Lina Clara
December 15, 2022

The transportation sector is the largest source of carbon dioxide emissions. Not only that, it is the biggest consumer of petroleum in the world. With the Covid-19 lockdown, the carbon emission fell considerably, and it ended up cutting back on global warming. This led to serious deliberation about the importance of eco-friendly cars. Eco-friendly is all the rage right now. The rising demand for greener alternative companies is spawning a new model by the minute. One might think of a hybrid or an electric car when deciding what car to opt for. As it happens, the most eco-friendly option might be the least glamorous one, a used car.

EVs and Hybrids:

While electric vehicles don’t release carbon dioxide from the exhaust pipe, it still is responsible for a considerable amount of carbon dioxide emission at the power plant. The energy source most likely comes from a power plant powered by fossil fuels. For instance, virtually 83% of the electricity produced in America comes from fossil fuel-generated power. Studies reveal that the carbon emission from manufacturing an electric vehicle is more than that of a traditional car. The material required to manufacture it requires extensive use of resources.

The problem with the hybrid models is analogous to that of Electric vehicles. While Hybrid may employ electricity instead of fossil fuel, it again depends on the method of producing the energy mentioned above. There lies the distinction between clean energy and energy that are ultimately detrimental to the environment. The car batteries used in hybrid cars are disastrous for the environment. They used nickel batteries, procurement of which has catastrophic consequences. It contaminates air, water, and soil. If not handled with utmost precaution, it can prove to be fatal.

How are used cars better?

At first glance, new cars might seem more sustainable, but the reality is that we have to calculate not just carbon emission after production but something called lifetime carbon emission. This method calculates not only the carbon emission post-production but also the carbon emission at the production stage. According to a study conducted by Toyota in 2004, 28% of a car’s carbon emission is done at the production stage. Therefore, by being predisposed towards used cars, we might avoid carbon emissions at the production stage altogether.

The newer cars might pretend to have better energy ratings, but the reality is that numerous cars from the 1970s have equal, if not better, fuel efficiency than cars in the present age. A considerable part of what makes something sustainable is how they use the resources available, particularly non-renewable resources. Therefore, it is important to consider how efficiently they utilize the resources.