8000 entrepreneurs from India’s direct selling industry take part in QNet’s Global Convention at Malaysia

8000 entrepreneurs from India’s direct selling industry take part in QNet’s Global Convention at Malaysia

Asian direct selling firm celebrated its 20th Anniversary amid great fanfare in presence of over 15,000 distributors from across 70 countries

India, 08 May 2018: Prominent Asian Direct Selling Company QNet’s annual convention ‘V- Malaysia 2018’ concluded amidst great fanfare in the presence of more than 15,000 entrepreneurs from around the globe, including nearly half of them from India.

‘V-Malaysia 2018’ marked an extraordinary experience for participants as the company celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. The five-day event held at the Subterranean Penang International Conference & Exhibition Centre (SPICE) in Penang Island, Malaysia was attended by QNet distributors from across 70 countries.

The convention opened with a colourful cultural extravaganza of music and dance performances, and a parade of international flags by representatives from all participating countries. The following days included a series of training programs, motivational speeches, unveiling of brand new lifestyle products of QNet and various entertainment events. The highlight of the 20th anniversary celebrations was an appearance by Bollywood’s own international star Anil Kapoor, who spoke to the participants about the importance of never giving up. He talked about his own life’s journey that has seen many ups and downs during his 38-year long film career. He explained that consistency and perseverance was key to achieving success.  Anil Kapoor’s motivating words resonated deeply with the participants, who are all entrepreneurs from different parts of the world who face challenges and failures almost every day in their business.

According to Trevor Kuna, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of QNet, business leaders from the company’s key regional markets in Middle East, Central Asia, Africa and the Indian sub-continent attended this year’s convention.

“This convention gives our distributors and customers a chance to experience and test our products in person, interact with distributors from international markets, meet with the corporate team, product and business experts and learn from the best in the business. It is also a great platform to celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurship that direct selling companies like QNet spark in millions of people across the globe, enabling them to improve their lives and contribute to their communities,” said Kuna.

A key attraction this year was the QNet Carnival, which showcased over 30 brands of QNet products in one of the biggest exhibitions ever held by the company. Many of these products sold through the direct selling network of QNet in India are sourced from the SME sector by the company. Bestselling products from QNet’s Indian market such as the QNet-Sharp Air Purifier and the QNet-Kent Water Purifier developed exclusively for QNet were also showcased at the Carnival.

QNet has around 3,00,000 people distributors and customers in India, many of who are  actively building a direct selling, creating self-employment opportunities for many. QNet offers a variety of health, wellness and lifestyle products and services that enhance the everyday lives of its customers around the world.

Top 10 Languages Used On the internet Today

Top 10 Languages Used On the internet Today

With so many languages available on the internet, the question about whether to translate or localize your website lingers at the back of many website owners. For some years now, the English language dominated the internet. The dominance has been relatively historically and is still is. However, there is a massive representation of other languages apart from English on the internet. The idea of multiple languages is fast changing the way websites operate now more than ever. Businesses and individual from all over the world should consider translating their websites.

Translating your website is one a great idea you should consider in 2018. There are many benefits of making sure your site is accessible in more than one language. To make things easier for everybody, there are language translation tools that can be used to translate your websites. You can download them from the internet for offline use and use them online, whichever works for you. To help you understand better the languages used on the internet, here are the top languages used according to Statista statistics.

Top 10 Languages Used On the internet Today

Top 10 Language Used On the internet

1. English

According to Statista statistics, English is the most represented language online. The English language has 25.3% of internet users worldwide. This is not a surprise as English has been dominating the internet languages for many years. It was the founding language of the internet, after which means most contents are in English then translated the language of your preference.

2. Chinese

It is assumed that Chinese is the fastest growing language in the world and going by the Statistics, it is true. Chinese take the second spot with 19.8% internet users using it. With a population of 1.35 billion and other people still learning the language, it deserves a second place on the log. It’s better to translate your website using language Translation tools found online to make your website accessible to Chinese speakers.

3. Spanish

Believe it or not, there are more than 750 million people who speak Spanish worldwide. Around half of them are native Spanish speakers. This means if you want to access this population your need to translate or localize your website. The content chased in Spanish in ever growing. Spanish speakers are becoming more connected which means they need more content in their language. Statista places Spanish at number three with 8% of internet users using Spanish. The ranking is expected to grow in the coming years.

4. Arabic

Arabic was just a small language several years ago used on internet. In 2015, it did not feature even in the top ten languages used on the internet, but has grown to become one of the most used languages online. As of 2013, only 37% of Arabic speakers were connected to the internet, but today there are more than 168.1 million Arabic internet users worldwide. The language just misses out on the top three spot, but it is worth a try to translate or localize your website in Arabic.

5. Portuguese

Just like Arabic and Spanish, Portuguese content online has grown since 2011. In 2013, only 47% of Portuguese speakers connected to the internet, but things changed as time went by and now there are a whopping 131.9 million Portuguese speakers connected on the internet. This means at least 4.1% of Portuguese speaking people use the internet. Although the language may seem like a donkey in the race of horses, it manages to come fifth.

6. Indonesian/Malaysian

No one would believe these languages would take the sixth spot on the list. With more than 98.9 million users online, it is worth to translate your website to Malaysian/Indonesian to access them if they are your target group. You can also consider to translate or localize your website to these languages as these people want to find more information about foreign products and services. Use language Translation Tools. They offer better services.

7. Japanese

Japanese has been on the list of the most popular languages used online on internet since the year 2011. Similar to Spanish, the Japanese speakers are creating an amount of content online. However, there is much room for growth. Localizing your website to Japanese means more traffic, business and an increase in your ROI. 3% of internet users are Japanese which translates to 114.9+ million users.

8. Russian

The Russian language has grown considerably with 103.1+ million users online. It is seventh on the log since more people are using it to access content on the internet. In 2011, the population of Russian speakers accessing the internet increased at a rate of 41.5 percent and its still in the increase mode. Top language translation tools can help you translate or localize your website to the Russian language.

9. French

Now to the language that most people would have thought would take to top five on the list of the top languages used online. French surprisingly has a decent share of website users, considering the fact that it’s an official language of 29 countries and France being notoriously known for its effort of preserving the French language. However, it is ninth on the log with approximately 2.8 internet users.

10. German

According to Internet World Stats, German was the tenth most common language used on the internet in 2015. The statistic has not changed much. Statista recent statistics show German as the tenth top language used online with 2.2% of internet users. It’s easy to translate your website using language translation tools found online and you will be able to access German-speaking people who use the internet.

Translating or localizing your website offer an opportunity to reach a wider audience. For instance, English language websites gear US audience and other audience around the world, but if you are targeting people from different communities and culture, you will be more successful by translating your website into multiple languages.

Conclusion about the Languages Used On the Internet

Depending on your geographic area and target audience, you can decide to translate or localize your website. It is an important aspect of your marketing strategies because it allows you to reach specific audiences who speak different languages. Use the already available language translation tools found on the internet.

Train Cancelled? Ticket Booking Amount To Get Credited Automatically. Details Here

Train Cancelled? Ticket Booking Amount To Get Credited Automatically. Details Here

The IRCTC (Indian Railways) announced on Friday, in a tweet, on its official twitter handle that in case a train is cancelled from the start station to end station, the PNR (passenger name record) is automatically cancelled following which, the refund of train ticket is processed in the same bank account, through which the payment was made at the time of booking. The tweet further reads that the passenger should visit www.irctc.co.in for further details.

To be able to book a train ticket(s), one can do so on the IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation) website or computerized passenger reservation centre of Indian Railways.For Tatkal TicketsThe passengers must note that booking for Tatkal tickets of AC classes opens at 10 am and for the non-AC classes bookings open at 11 am, but only a day in advance of the actual date of journey. Bulk of the tickets under the Tatkal scheme gets booked in a few minutes of the opening of the booking. Under the tatkal scheme, one single user ID is allowed to place the bookings of only two Tatkal tickets.

Besides, under the Tatkal scheme, only one Tatkal ticket can be booked in a single session (except return journey).

A single user can have only one login session active at one point of time.

However, under the non-tatkal or general ticket booking scheme, advanced reservations can be made up to 120 days in advance.

IRCTC, the e-ticketing arm of Indian Railways, has introduced a new payment mechanism for booking e-tickets, including Tatkal tickets. Now, IRCTC e-wallet users can book rail e-tickets including Tatkal quota tickets through mobile app IRCTC Rail Connect. IRCTC e-wallet is a payment mechanism which enables users to deposit money in advance with IRCTC. This money can be used as a payment option.

Introduced in 1997, the tatkal scheme is meant for booking tickets at a very short notice.

Source by  ndtv..

Made in India: Top 10 export products from India

Made in India: Top 10 export products from India

n continuation with the double digit growth exhibited by exports during February 2017, exports during March 2017 have shown a significant growth of 27.59 per cent in dollar terms, valued at USD 29,232.05 million as compared to USD 22,911.74 million during March 2016.

Cumulative value of exports for the period April-March 2016-17 was USD 2,74,645.10 million (Rs 18,41,314.39 crore) as against USD 2,62,290.11 million (Rs 17,16,377.99 crore) registering a positive growth of 4.71 per cent in Dollar terms and a positive growth of 7.28 per cent in Rupee terms over the same period last year. Exports contribute around four per cent to India’s gross economic output.

During 2014, 10 commodities were exported the most and fetched foreign currency for India.

HERE ARE THE 10 COMMODITIES MOST EXPORTED FROM INDIA AND THEIR DOLLAR VALUE:

1Petroleum products

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Value – 61.2 billion dollars

Oil-based products and crude oil giants such as Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, Bharat Petroleum, Reliance Petroleum, ONGC and et al have contributed largely to the export sector of India. Although the country is hugely dependent on oil imports, export of oil-based products has supported the economy to a large extent.

2Jewellery

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Value – 41.2 billion dollars

The term ‘jewellery’ here includes gold, gemstones and similar materials. India consumes around 20 per cent of the global gold production and 75 per cent of that amount goes into making jewellery. The jewellery sector is also supported by banks and government policies so that the industry does not fall drastically. Around 30 per cent of Indian jewellery gets exported to the United States alone. Other such countries include Hong Kong, UAE, Singapore and Belgium.

3Automobile

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Value – 14.5 billion dollars

From 2008 to 2013, the Indian automobile export sector has seen a rise 17 per cent, one of the fastest economic growths that has ever taken place in the sector. Being one of the leading steel producers in the world, India invests largely on the automobile sector and its export.

4Machinery

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Value – 13.6 billion dollars

There has been a 10.5 per cent increase in the export of heavy machinery from India. These include cars, pumps, heavy machines, building construction tools, agricultural equipment and so on.

5Bio-chemicals

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Value – 12 billion dollars

Manufacturing bio-chemicals is a nationwide business in India. The sector contributes hugely to the national economy and is an essential part of it. Manufacturers and exporters are spread all over the country. Research facilities have also supported this sector to a large extent.

6Pharmaceuticals

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Value – 11.7 billion dollars

Being a research-based industry, the pharmaceuticals sector in India has seen a huge growth over the past few decades. Major pharma industries such as J. B. Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Limited, Suven Life Sciences Limited, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, Aurobindo Pharma, Luipin, Ranbaxy, Sun Pharma, Zydus Cadila, Glowchem and Calyx play a huge role in promoting the sector to the world market.

7Cereals

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Value – 10.1 billion dollars

India is one the leading exporters of cereals and the second largest producer of rice. Being an agriculture-driven country, India depends largely on its produce of cereals and so does the importer countries such as Iran, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, UAE and Bangladesh.

8Iron and steel

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Value – 9 billion dollars

Before Independence, India used to depend on its import of iron and steel. But now, the country has gone through such an industrial growth that it has become the fourth largest steel producer in the world. Steel tycoons such as TISCO, IISCO, Bhilai Iron and Steel Centre, and Visweswaraya Iron And Steel Limited play a major role in the iron and steel export from India.

9Textile

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Value – 9 billion dollars

Textile is India’s trump card when it comes to exports. India tops the chart in jute production and also holds 63 per cent of the global market share in textiles and garments.

10Electronics

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Value – 9 billion dollars

When it comes to manufacturing electronic equipment, India is still seen as an importing country. However, the export part of this sector thrives silently yet largely. India has the third largest pool of electronic scientists and engineers and the domestic demand of electronic goods propels the industry to grow faster and stronger, making export all the more important.

20 Most Demanded & Hot Selling Products in India Online

20 Most Demanded & Hot Selling Products in India Online

Online shopping is a growing trend in India and the numbers of both sellers and buyers are increasing daily by whopping percentages. According to a reliable source, India’s total online sales figure is estimated to reach the US $100 billion by 2020, and apparels would be the largest segment. Clothing even now is a major product of online sales. Other items that are in high demand of online buyers are mobile phones, consumer electronics, footwear, food and health supplements, beauty products, kitchen and home furnishings, fashion accessories, jewellery, books, toys and video games, handmade goods, and online subscriptions.

Products that are most in demand and selling online in India are:

Apparels – Dresses constitute the largest segment of all products sold online in India. Close to 35% of entire revenue generated from online sales comes from apparels and dress materials. Apparels include ladies clothes, men’s clothing, and children’s dresses.

Mobile Phones – Mobile phones are very popular items for sale on eCommerce sites. All brands and models available in the open market are also sold through online sites. For buyers, it is easy to compare among models online before buying a handset of choice.

Books – Buying a book could be really time-consuming if bought from the open market. It is easy for a buyer to locate a seller of their selected titles across eCommerce sites. Educational, fictional, and reference books from Indian as well as overseas publishers are available across eCommerce sites.

Consumer Electronics – eCommerce sites are excellent platforms for buying/selling consumer electronic goods like laptops, tablets, and digital cameras. By 2025 India is expected to become world’s 5th largest consumer durable market.

Footwear – Online is perhaps the best place to search for and buy footwear. The varieties are exhaustive and include shoes, slippers, sandals, and snickers for both ladies and gentlemen. People get to choose among leading brands from across the world.

Jewellery – Buying exclusive jewellery items is often a tough task when bought across counters. The entire process of selecting preferred items and buying from global leaders is done conveniently through eCommerce websites.

Fashion Accessories – It is obvious that after jewellery items, fashion accessories is a popular product category sold online. Belts, hand bags, purses, wallets, head bands, and watches are some of the items bought widely online by Indians.

Beauty Products – Skin care products like cream, lotion, face masks, moisturisers, and perfumes are demanded items that are sold online. Hair care products like gel, cream, colour, shampoo, dryers etc. are widely hot selling products through eCommerce sites.

Computer Hardware, Software, and Accessories – Desktops, disk drives, storage devices, printers, scanners, mouse, and switches are some of the computing devices and accessories that people buy online in India. Market’s leading brands are available to customers at hugely discounted prices.

Video Games – eCommerce sites in India are used to buy video games especially as gifts to children. Games ranging from FIFA World Cup, Grand Theft Auto, Call of Duty, and so on are all available on online sites.

Toys and Games – Online sites are a paradise for kids’ toys. Be it traditional games like snakes-n-ladders, scrabble or current generation remotely operated cars and helicopters, eStores offer every toy of your choice.

Home Decor Items – Drapes, cushion covers, furnishings, flower vases, table mats, tea coasters, rugs, carpets, wall-hangings and so on are available in online stores.

Kitchenware – Online marketplaces are widely used for buying kitchenware like utensils, crockery, cutlery, storage jars, and so on.

Household Appliances – This category of goods including burners, microwave ovens, pressure cookers, washing machines, electric irons, electric kettle, rice cookers, induction plates, etc are popularly sold online.

Sports Goods and Fitness Equipment – Recently these commodities have a lot of online buyers. Cricket bats, tennis and badminton rackets, football and basketballs, carom boards, football boots, cricket gear, hockey sticks, and so on are readily available online.

Baby Care Products – Baby care items is a huge revenue generator when it comes to online sales. Products like soap, powder, cream, oil, linen and diapers are sold extensively on online retail sites. Items like feeding bottles, teether, soothers, and pacifiers are also widely sold.

Food and Health Supplements – A recent addition to online supplies are food and health supplements. Changing life pattern has prompted many Indians to opt for food and health supplements triggering an increased demand for such items. eCommerce sites are the best option for buying such products.

Provisions – Items of daily use like rice, pulses, salt, sugar, cooking oil, spices, and toiletries are now sold online at a lesser price compared to market rates. For people with little time for visiting market regularly, such an online option is splendid.

Handmade Items – Handcrafted items such as costume jewellery, artefacts, scarves, footwear, table mats, purses etc. are gradually gaining popularity as items for online sale in India.

Subscriptions – Subscriptions to digital media like music channels, sports channels, films, and entertainment channels is a new kind of online service being offered to buyers.

eCommerce business in India is thriving and newer items are getting added to the list of commodities every day.

Infant Car Seat Shopping Cart Solution

Infant Car Seat Shopping Cart Solution

I can’t count how many times I have been to a store and have seen people with their baby’s car seat on top of the shopping cart.

You know, where they pull open the child seat of the shopping cart and balance the baby car seat between the handle of the cart and the child seat.

I know it seems like a super convenient way to shop with your baby but is it safe?  NO! 

Did you know that car seats falling off of a shopping cart is an actual issue and can cause serious injury or even death? The shopping carts have a warning on it telling you not to place your baby’s car seat there but people seem to commonly ignore that warning.

The shopping carts have a warning on it telling you not to place your baby’s car seat there but people seem to commonly ignore that warning.

So what do you do when you have to buy a large number of items from a store but your infant is asleep and you need to take in the car seat?

You don’t have room in the cart basket for both the baby seat and the stuff you need to buy so what do you do?

Well, I have an infant car seat shopping solution for you.

The Binxy Baby Shopping Cart Hammock.

What is the Binxy Baby Shopping Cart Hammock?

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This little gem was actually created and designed by a mom of 4 who realized she had a big problem when out shopping with an infant and toddler.

It is just what its name suggests a hammock for shopping carts.

It has big, sturdy clips that are 12 inches on both sides that clip over the edge of most shopping carts (20″-24″ wide).

Then the clips are secured by a Velcro strap. Because the clips are so long and it is secured with the Velcro, the Binxy Baby stays put and will not tip or come unhooked.

They also use two layers of upholstery weight fabric and reinforce the seams to ensure the product is stable.

It can hold up to 50lbs!

You can place the infant car seat in the hammock or just your baby.

If you place the baby directly into the hammock, note that it is made for newborns to baby’s who can sit on their own.

The hammock won’t fit the large carts at wholesale stores like Costco (I did see a mom got it to fit on Sam’s carts) so that’s a bummer but if you are like me then you only frequent those store about once or twice a month.

The main issue is the quick run into Target or the grocery store where hauling a baby seat can become a pain.

The other neat thing is that you can fit two hammocks side by side which makes this an ideal product for twins.

I don’t have twins but if I did I imagine I would be at a loss on how to shop with two infants in tow.

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Consider this:

According to American Academy of Pediatrics, 85% of all children who are injured in a shopping cart accident are under the age of 5.

And 45% of all children injured end up with fractures (!)…Mind-blowing.

90% of the time a parent or guardian was present for the fall. Basically, you standing there doesn’t mean they won’t or can’t fall out.

I love the Binxy Baby Hammock for many reasons but giving moms a safe alternative to placing a car seat on top of a cart is a huge reason this is one of my favorite products!

Every time I see a mom make that mistake in a store, I want to share this product with her!

Spending the money for a product like this is a no-brainer in my book!

Let’s See the Binxy Baby in Action!

This video is a quick view of how to secure the hammock to a shopping cart.

You can also see how small the hammock is rolled up which means it will fit nicely in your diaper bag.

**One thing I want to note is that she mentions a price in this video. I hate to be the bearer of bad news but that price has gone up. This product has become quite popular…So you know how that goes.

What are Moms Saying About the Binxy Baby Hammock?

So, proof is in the pudding, right?

If you read the reviews on Amazon, you will see that the Binxy Baby Hammock has a 4.8-star rating out of 5. Impressive. So what do moms really think?

Obviously, a majority of the reviews are overwhelmingly positive (hence the 4.9-star rating) but of the few I read that had critical feedback, the main concern was the weight limit.

Some said they could only use the product for a short time because their baby was quite large.

It does hold up to 5olbs.

My almost 5-year old weighs just over 40lbs…

So, I am assuming they must be talking about height?

The F&Q on the Binxy Baby states that it fits a seated height up to 19″. That means you measure the top of their head to their bottom.

If you have a tall baby, that might be something to consider but you can still use the car seat in the hammock up to 50lbs so it should work fine for some time.

Bottomline

In the end, the purpose of this product is to help make our lives as moms easier.

I think in many ways it accomplishes just that.

If you have one baby or three, this is a great option for making shopping trips more manageable.

Where can I buy a Binxy Baby Shopping Cart Hammock?

The best place I found to buy is Amazon.

You need to be sure the seller is actually Binxy Baby since you don’t want a knockoff.

There are three colors to choose from which I love:

5 profitable product ideas to sell online

5 profitable product ideas to sell online

The digital age is upon us and there’s no avoiding it if you’re a business. The internet has simplified commerce to a point where it’s possible to buy, sell and market from anywhere on the planet. This simplification has unlocked a world of opportunities for entrepreneurs.

Of course, many of the hard-wired basics of business continue to hold true. For example: The first step to starting a business is to scour the marketplace and gain a deep understanding of market demand and capacity.

Similarly for online marketplaces the options of selling products online are many, it is difficult to zero-in on that one idea which will seal the deal for you. However, the trick is to choose one that peaks your interest and also has a sustainable demand with a healthy growth potential. Here’s a list of five popular product ideas to sell online:

  1. Apparel, fashion accessories and footwear – It’s safe to say that apparel, accessories and footwear will always have a market. While the category is still one of the most popular in any e-commerce marketplace, it also offers unending niche opportunities. You can produce clothes that are meant for a particular body type or occasion, or accessories covered with topical statements. You could also branch into gender-neutral accessories and produce bags, wallets, sunglasses and belts, among others. Either way, whether it’s a one-size-fits-all pair of socks or a backpack emblazoned with a slogan, apparel, accessories and footwear can be your route to success, if you get it right.
  2. Customised and handmade products – Customisation has become a popular trend among buyers. Customers love to be able to choose their preferred colour and style of jewellery, apparel, home decor products and more. Consider offering monograms or custom graphics on your products. This will add a unique, personalised touch to regular products.
  3. Beauty and personal care products – The cosmetics and skincare industry for men and women is another fast-growing segment. Beauty products, grooming products, make-up, health and personal care items, all come in a vast variety of types and price ranges. Lately there has been a sizeable demand for organic and natural beauty care products. Cash in on this opportunity. Turn your customer’s demand into a successful business venture.
  4. Electronics, appliances and accessories – Even if most customers walk into a bricks and mortar electronics store to touch and feel electronic products, nearly 43% end up purchasing them from large marketplaces like Amazon. The demand is huge and gadget enthusiasts usually want the latest model of everything, therefore the turnover is large. The most commonly sold products in this category are cameras, televisions, headphones, mobiles and its accessories, PCs and more. Start manufacturing, sourcing and selling products online to make the most of this.
  5. Home and kitchen products – The online demand of this category has grown exponentially in the past few years. Thank the convenience of buying everyday staples with the click of a button and home delivery. Consumers can even automate recurring purchases that they need on a monthly or weekly basis. . Starting from basic grocery items like flour and sugar to detergents, cleaners, nuts, beverages and soap, covering all household staples.

Once you have figured out what to sell online, you need to find the right platform to sell. Amazon, with its wide range of seller support services can help you get started with selling your products online. With other incredible services like fast shipping, cash on delivery option, secure payments etc, Amazon also gives you the added benefit of a vast global customer base. So register with usas a seller and carve out your unique product niche today.

Top products to sell in 2018

Top products to sell in 2018

In order to be successful in an e-commerce business, you need three things: the best products to sell, the skills to market them correctly, and the drive to become a successful entrepreneur. We know you already have a winner’s mindset and are constantly preparing to be successful in 2018 and to help you with a great start, we have compiled a list of top products that you can consider selling in 2018.

Trending products to sell in 2018

Sell natural beauty products online

A recent research states that by 2019*, India will emerge as a primary growth market in the skin care industry. Moreover, within the skin care industry a growing trend is veering towards natural and organic products infused with ‘pure’ ingredients. Thanks to the increased awareness, Indian consumers are now more conscious of their beauty choices, and this gives online sellers a great opportunity to enter this market and start selling chemical-free skincare products. Read this story of how a team of doctors and an engineer sells natural skincare online and has found success on platforms such as Amazon.

Sell portable LED projectors online

The portable projector industry is expected to be worth $3.44 billion** by 2022. There is a huge demand for mini projectors that can easily be attached to a smartphone making it convenient for salespersons and other business professionals to carry around. So, if you are planning to create an online projector store you have the option to various LED projectors such as handheld projectors, mini projectors, lighting effect/laser projectors, amongst others. This product can be sold under Electronics category, which was also one of the bestselling categories in 2017.

Sell phone accessories online

We all know that the phone accessories industry has been growing for years and by 2022, it should acquire a market of around $107.3 billion***. Accessories such as phone cases, screen guards, earphones, and chargers have proven to be products with reliable and growing demand ever since the smartphone revolution. Selling phone accessories online is one of the most efficient ways to start a business in this niche. Since there are so many products you could sell, it offers a wide variety of product types.

Sell LED flame lamps online

The demand for LED lights is growing, because of their environment-friendly and electricity-saving property. Flame lamps are gaining popularity amongst homeowners and interior decorators for decorating interior spaces. You can complement flame lamps with LED candlelights. Selling strings of these fairy lights is a great way to catering to a niche market for first-time entrepreneurs.

Sell bags online

The demand for the global handbag and purse manufacturing industry has surged over the past five years to reach a worth of $151 billion****. Backpacks, women’s bags, men’s bags, wallets, and tote bags are just a few products you could sell online. You must keep in mind the peak season that starts when the back-to-school season starts. You can focus your online bag store on school, travel, fashion, among various others allowing your customers a wide variety to choose from. Read this story of a housewife taking her husband’s business online by selling bags on Amazon.

So what are you waiting for? Make the most of the time, formulate a plan and be your own boss! Get started with your new business today, and grow it with Amazon’s help. Just register with Amazon, list your products, and sit back and relax.

*India Retailing: Natural and organic products to be top reckoners in skin care industry
**Markets and Markets: Pico Projector Market worth $3.44 Billion by 2022
***PRNewswire: Mobile Phone Accessories Market to Reach $107.3 Billion by 2022, Globally – Allied Market Research
****IBIS World: Global Handbag & Purse Manufacturing: Market Research Report

Aadhaar isn’t Mandatory for New Mobile Connections – Government

Aadhaar isn’t Mandatory for New Mobile Connections – Government

Customers can now get new SIM Cards without Aadhaar which is said to be priority till date and now can issue with other documents like election voter ID or driving licence and the government will await Supreme Court’s order on re-verification of mobile subscribers using Aadhaar at a later date.

Telecom Secretary Aruna Sundararajan told
” As per rule, fresh connections can be given using any authentic ID and address proof. There is no change in that rule. Telecom operators cannot deny fresh SIM to people having valid ID and address proof document. For re-verification, we have to wait for Supreme Court order as the matter is sub-judice”

Department of Telecom (DoT) had earlier extended the deadline for re-verifying mobile numbers through Aadhaar, till the time the apex court takes a view on the petitions challenging the constitutional validity of Aadhaar and its enabling law.

DoT’s circular issued on March 23, 2017 says “The subscriber acquired through proof of identity/ proof of address documents based process, during the period of this re-verification activity shall also be re-verified through e-KYC process. For this, the licencee at the time of issuing connection to such subscribers, shall intimate the subscribers about this re-verification activity”

Procedure To Get International Driving License

Procedure To Get International Driving License

If you are planning for a trip out of the country, you may require an International Driver’s Licence(IDL), in case you want to drive on international roads.  This may seem like a task but, nowadays acquiring an IDL is fairly easy.  Through this article we want to shed light on the steps which you need to follow for getting an IDL. So what are the things that you need to drive a car or a motorbike in the foreign country?

To begin with, you need an International Driving Permit (IDP) or an International driver’s license.

What is an International Driver’s License?

International Driver’s License is a document which permits you to rent or drive a vehicle in a foreign country.  and use in India, even a foreign national visiting the country, can apply for this license and drive during their stay in India.

Acquiring an International driver’s license is a hassle-free process. Even accounting for bureaucratic red tape, the permit generally takes a time span of between 2 days to a week to process and reach you.

The International Driver’s Licence/Permit is valid for one year from the date of issue. You may not require this document in a few countries but it is advisable to get it issued. This will help in case of accidents and while claiming insurance. Some insurers may want to take a look at your IDP and your own driving license, even if having an IDP is not mandatory according to the country’s law.

Ways to Get An International Driver’s License

Here are three options in which you can get your International Driver’s License processed and delivered to you promptly and efficiently.

  1. Regional Transport Office (RTO)
  2. Western India Automobile Association
  3. Through International Traffic Control Association(ITCA) website

Let us go through these options in detail:

  • Regional Transport Office

RTO or the Regional Transport Office is the organization authorized by the Government of India to issue driving licenses, collect vehicle tax, issue personalized registrations and maintain a record of drivers and cars. There are zonal offices of the RTO scattered across India. Much like the parent body, every zonal office is responsible for processing your International Driving Permit too.

Before we give you a step by step listing of what you need in order to apply for an IDL,  let us cite the documents that you need to carry to the zonal office. Failure to produce either one of these documents would deem you ineligible for the International driver’s license concerned.

Here is the list of documents you need to carry –

  • Valid Driving License: A valid driving license, whose authenticity will be checked thoroughly through the databases of the Regional Transport Office,
  • Address Proof: An attested copy of the address proof, pertaining to the communication address currently occupied. If the communication address is the permanent address, then the address proof of the permanent address needs to be provided. This is essential for the application of the International driver’s license. It would be advisable not to change addresses while the procedure is on. Also, PAN Card is not a valid address proof. Despite having your photo ID, it does not carry the address you reside in. (It is advisable to carry two identity proofs with the same address)
  • Identity Proof: An attested copy of your identity proof along with the original (along with your passport). Carrying an attested copy of your birth certificate is an added bonus. Age is verified thoroughly before the issue of International driver’s license.
  • Passport: A valid Indian Passport. The expiration date of the passport can be found in the passport itself.
  • Visa: A valid visa is required. The application for an International driver’s license can only be processed if you already have a valid visa authorized by a foreign embassy. The visa proceedings for many countries are strict and hence providing an IDP without receiving a Visa is against the Government’s prerogative.
  • Passport Sized Photographs: Two or three passport sized photographs (although it is advisable to carry at least four to five).
  • Ticket: Carry attested copies of the air tickets or train tickets
  • letter written to the Zonal Regional Transport Office, asking for the authorization of your International driver’s license. The letter is to mention the country you belong to, the country/countries you are travelling to. The tenure and purpose of travel and the fact that all the documents have been provided.

Remember, any fake document can lead to your arrest, and therefore it is advisable to chart through the procedures of law and acquire your driving license legally. Once all these documents have been secured and are prepared for the day you plan on visiting the Regional Transport Authority, you need to meet certain requirements pertaining to certain forms which need to be filled on the spot and submitted.

The nature of these forms varies from that of the application for the International driver’s license to medical submission, which is not exactly affidavits but can be used in court against you if you do not abide by the laws governing your travels.

You require to submit 3 kinds of duly filled forms in order to get your IDL. Here are the form names and their functions.

  • CMV–4 form: A CMV–4 form, which is the primary form that needs to be duly filled by you and submitted. It addresses your application for the International driver’s license. Make sure that you have written correct information in this form. . It is the reference point for the details which will eventually appear on your IDL. This form will also be used for further procedures.
  • The CMV 1 and CMV1-A forms are concerned with your medical conditions. The CMV1 form is supposed to be filled by you, whereas CMV1-A is supposed to be filled by your doctor after a basic checkup.
  • All the three documents are available online and can be downloaded from the internet. Apart from the websites of the ministry of transport of the central government, majority of transport department websites of the states also provide all the three forms mentioned above. All you need to do it, download the forms, get the printouts and fill two of them yourself and get one filled from your doctor as mentioned above.

A fee of 1000 rupees needs to be paid while submitting these forms to initiate the process. If accepted, then you may expect the  International driver’s license to arrive within a week’s time This process is facilitated by the Indian Embassy.

  • Western India Automobile Association(WIAA)

The second option for acquiring an IDL is through the  WIAA In case you reside in Mumbai, Pune or Ahmedabad, then you could go for this option.

In order to apply for the International Driving Permit from the WIAA, you need to be a member of the Western India Automobile Association first.

You will require the same set of documents and forms, which you need in case you are applying for an IDP through the RTO(refer to the list of documents mentioned above).

You need to pay a fee of Rs. 1500 as opposed to Rs. 1000 charged by the RTO.

However, if you apply for an IDL through the WIAA, you are entitled to certain discounts for your travel around the foreign country.

It also guarantees to issue your  International driver’s license within 2 days, provided all the submitted documents are genuine and correctly filed.

In case you are opting for this option, kindly ensure that you only apply for the IDP if you are travelling to the list of countries which recognize the 1949 convention of an international driving permit.

  • International Traffic Control Association (ITCA)

One more convenient way of getting an International Driving Permit is by visiting the website of International Traffic Control Association.

You will need the following documents if you are willing to get your IDP through the ITCA:

  • A clear scanned copy of your national driving license
  • A clear scanned copy of your passport
  • A passport sized biometric photograph (a biometric photograph is a clear picture of your face with no expression and with proper lighting conditions, which shows your actual skin tone. A dark background for this type of photograph may lead to rejection. Also, avoid wearing glasses)
  • Total processing fee of 34 UDS is applicable
  • Click the apply now button, on the official website of ITCA, to begin with, the process

You can also send your documents at applications@e-itca.org. In some cases, you may be asked to send the notarized copies of your documents by mail.

What Happens if You Lose the International Driver’s License?

Once you have received your International driver’s license, you might also lose it under unforeseen circumstances. But, you need not panic.

In-case you lose your International driver’s license, it is advised that you report it immediately.

Like your passport, it is an important document that can be used as an identity proof. Hence, if you lose it within the country – file a FIR. It would be advisable to write a letter notifying that you lost your International driver’s license,  to the RTO.

Similarly, if you lose your IDL abroad, notify the local authority and the Indian Embassy immediately. They may issue a duplicate document.Issuance of a duplicate International driver’s license after proper verification is not an issue unless it infringes other laws.

Now that you have all the information you require to know how to file, receive and use the International driver’s license, what are you waiting for? Travel abroad, grab a vehicle and put the pedal to the metal!

Source by:- acko