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How Can Sellers Leverage Probing Questions for Valuable Insights?
- Probing questions are deep, open-ended questions meant to gather detailed information, rather than getting 'yes' or 'no' answers.
- Asking probing questions allows sellers to understand the core problem of their prospects and how their solution can help.
- Best practices for asking probing questions include avoiding bias, practicing active listening, and being flexible with follow-up and clarifying questions.
- By mastering the skill of asking probing questions and listening actively, sellers can build trust, gain deeper understanding, and close more deals.
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Medium
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The Role of Product Managers in Growth Hacking and Experimentation
- Product managers play a crucial role in growth hacking and experimentation by driving rapid experimentation to identify effective ways to grow a business.
- PMs sit at the intersection of product, marketing, and engineering, making them uniquely positioned to drive growth experiments.
- To drive growth, PMs need to constantly test hypotheses, analyze data, and optimize product features to encourage natural growth.
- Growth hacking requires speed, pivoting quickly based on experimentation results to achieve breakout successes.
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Inc42
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Credit Fair Raises $5 Mn In Debt From Symbiotics Investments
- Non-banking financial company (NBFC) Credit Fair has secured $5 Mn in debt from Symbiotics Investments.
- The NBFC plans to use the capital to expand its presence in the rooftop solar financing space, targeting residential and MSME customers in tier-II and III cities.
- The funds will address the growing demand for rooftop solar installations, providing affordable and accessible financing options.
- Credit Fair has helped over 8,000 customers adopt rooftop solar solutions, resulting in a reduction of over 4,100 tonnes of carbon emissions and annual electricity savings.
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Startup Pedia
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“Name change…resulted in literally no sales for several months…” says Founder Ankur Jain on BIRA91’s Rs 80 Crores Loss
- B9 Beverages, the parent company of Bira 91 craft beer, faced a major setback due to a name change and a lengthy re-registration process.
- The name change from B9 Beverages Private Ltd to B9 Beverages Ltd in preparation for an IPO resulted in no sales for several months.
- The need for state approvals and mandatory re-registration of product labels halted sales for 4-6 months and led to a decline in revenue.
- Despite the challenges, B9 Beverages remains hopeful about recovery and expansion, aiming for operational profitability by the next quarter and raising capital by 2026.
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HinduBusinessLine
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Monthly home rents surge 9-21% in 2024 amid rising demand
- Monthly home rents in major Indian cities have surged by 9-21% in 2024, with the highest increase in Noida's Sector 150 and the lowest in Mumbai's Chembur suburb.
- All cities except Mumbai and Chennai have experienced double-digit rental growth, with Bengaluru's Sarjapur area witnessing a rise of 16.8% and Noida's Sector 150 seeing a surge of nearly 22%.
- The upward trend in home rents reflects strong urban housing demand driven by economic activity and migration trends.
- Affordability remains a challenge, with rentals accounting for around half of household expenditure in cities like Mumbai, NCR, and Bengaluru.
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HRKatha
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UK woman wins Rs 1 crore for unfair dismissal during pregnancy
- A UK pregnant woman, Paula Miluska, has been awarded over £93,000 (Rs 1 crore) in compensation for unfair dismissal during her pregnancy.
- Miluska, an investment consultant for Roman Property Group, was fired via a text message, which included a 'jazz hands' emoji.
- The UK employment tribunal ruled in Miluska's favor, finding her employer, Ammar Kabir, guilty of pregnancy discrimination and unfair dismissal.
- Miluska had requested to work from home due to severe morning sickness, but Kabir dismissed her and stated that the company needed someone physically in the office.
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Bloomberg Quint
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OYO-Owned European Holiday Home Brand DanCenter Launched In India
- OYO-owned European holiday home brand DanCenter has launched in the Indian market.
- DanCenter, a Danish brand founded in 1957, offers a diverse portfolio of 12,000 properties across Europe.
- The brand is making its India debut with premium villas and apartments in North Goa.
- DanCenter is also in discussion with Provident Group to launch premium serviced apartments in Goa.
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Moneyweb
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Continental to cut 3 000 jobs to slash costs at auto unit
- Continental AG is cutting around 3,000 research and development jobs at its automotive unit.
- The reductions, which equate to about 10% of the R&D workforce, will be made by the end of 2026.
- Continental is bracing for weak sales at the auto division, which it plans to spin off by the end of this year.
- The German parts maker joins other companies in seeking ways to slash costs due to the slump in car sales.
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Analyticsindiamag
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Google Expands in Bengaluru with Its 4th Campus, Ananta
- Google announces the opening of Ananta, its fourth campus in Bengaluru, India.
- Ananta spans 1.6 million square feet and can accommodate over 5,000 employees.
- The campus features neighbourhood-style workspaces, sustainability measures, and inclusive design elements.
- Google has been expanding its presence in India and investing in initiatives to boost internet access and strengthen its presence in AI.
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Gizchina
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What to Expect at Apple’s 2025 Event: New iPhone SE, AirTag 2, and Beyond
- Apple’s 2025 event is scheduled for February 19 and will unveil new products, including iPhone SE 4 and updates to AirTag, HomePad, iPads, and MacBook Air.
- The iPhone SE 4 is expected to have a modern design with a larger OLED display, Face ID, and the powerful A18 chip. It will also integrate Apple Intelligence and could see a price increase to around $500/£500.
- AirTag 2 is rumored to address privacy concerns and offer improved range. A preview might be presented during the event.
- Apple is rumored to introduce the HomePad, an AI-powered wall tablet serving as a smart home command center. It could launch in March.
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Inc42
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Ola Electric Expects ‘Temporary Impact’ On Sales In February
- Ola Electric expects a temporary impact on sales for the month of February.
- The impact is due to renegotiating terms of agreements with Rosmerta Digital Services Pvt Ltd and Shimnit India Pvt Ltd.
- The EV maker aims to streamline the dip in registration in the next few weeks.
- Ola Electric's share prices have fallen about 14% since its financial disclosures for Q3 FY24.
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ISN
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RBI launches ‘RBIDATA’ mobile app for easy access to inflation, GDP, and key economic data
- The Reserve Bank of India has launched a mobile application called 'RBIDATA' for easy access to key economic data.
- The app provides more than 11,000 series of economic data, time series charts, and direct downloads.
- It aims to help researchers, students, and the general public stay up-to-date with inflation, GDP, and other economic trends.
- RBIDATA also offers enhanced search features and a banking outlet locator within a 20-kilometer radius.
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Yourstory
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SaaS major Zoho’s valuation surges 58% to over Rs 1 lakh crore
- Chennai-based SaaS unicorn Zoho Corporation valued at Rs 1,03,760 crore, a 58% increase from its previous valuation
- Zoho secured the second spot in the top 10 bootstrapped companies list for 2024
- Zerodha claimed the fourth position in the top 10 unlisted companies with a valuation of Rs 87,750 crore
- Companies on the list have expanded their workforce by 20%, adding nearly 1.4 million jobs
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Intelalley
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94% of Investors Increasing, Maintaining Private Allocations
- Private market investments are evolving from alternatives to core portfolio components, according to a study by Yieldstreet and a global management consulting firm.
- Investors prioritize portfolio diversification, higher yield generation, and reduced correlation with public markets as motivations for private markets investing.
- Brokerage accounts are the primary source of funding for D2C private market investments, while digital platforms influence higher demand for infrastructure investments.
- The study suggests that successful platforms will deliver intuitive, digital experiences while providing access to diversified private market opportunities.
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Analyticsindiamag
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TCS Joins Forces with MassRobotics to Advance Robotics Innovation
- TCS and MassRobotics are collaborating to foster robotics innovation across sectors such as retail, travel, transportation, hospitality, and consumer products.
- TCS will have an on-site presence at MassRobotics’ Boston facility to collaborate with robotics startups, research institutions, and industry leaders.
- TCS will provide technical expertise, mentorship, and industry insights to MassRobotics’ community, gaining exposure to emerging robotics trends.
- The collaboration aims to advance robotics technologies using TCS' expertise in AI, machine learning, and automation, to address increasing automation demands.
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