Entrepreneurship

Quick start-up, quick money

When we think of starting a business these days, our thought is subconsciously drawn towards the disruptive startups that have helped their owners earn millions while propelling them to celebrity status. But have you considered that it's possible to have a successful business that does not require groundbreaking VR technology, expert advertising skills, or expensive video equipment?
Local health tech startup goes to the global round of Seedstars World this year

Seedstars World, the global seed-stage startup competition for emerging markets and fast-growing startup scenes brought its Bangladesh round to a successful close last week for the third year in a row on October 23.
6 steps to get people to trust your e-commerce site

You have a site or Facebook page for your business. You have great products. You also have a good amount of people that know about you. But no one is buying. Where lies the mystery? How do you turn those visitors into buyers?
6 questions to ask yourself to fail-proof your business idea

Planning to kick-start a new venture? Then you must be considering your own set of factors to materialise your business plan. But if you are still on the fence and do not know whether your approach is solid and foolproof, here is a list of questions you should ask yourself before you take the plunge.
10 cost-cutting hacks for small businesses

Running your own business means far more freedom and prospective income than working for someone else.
SPRING Accelerator opens applications for mid-sized businesses to scale

Spring, a global accelerator funded by DFID, USAID, Nike Foundation, and Australian Aid, is taking applications for mid-sized, growth-
GP Accelerator receives Batch 4 as Batch 3 departs

Grameenphone Accelerator (GPA) held a combined event on August 10, 2017 at GP House for Batch 3's Demo Day in conjunction with the media launch for Batch 4.
Spark* Bangladesh Accelerator: An exciting opportunity for emerging social entrepreneurs

Spark* Bangladesh is launching its fourth Social Entrepreneurship Accelerator programme.
The data-driven future is here

Next Step speaks to Cramstack, a data company with its very own business intelligence and analytics platform, about the data revolution in Bangladesh.
How to deal with angry customers online

The digital presence of organisations has undoubtedly been a boon to maintain customer relationships. However, it has been a curse at the same time.
Habits to-be entrepreneurs must nurture

Not all can cut it as successful entrepreneurs. For some, it seems effortless while for others it calls for nurturing certain qualities.
WHY NOT TO BE AN ENTREPRENEUR

Five reasons you should have a nine-to-five before taking the leap of faith.
ClimateLaunchpad 2017 kicks off in Bangladesh

The world’s largest green business idea competition, ClimateLaunchpad, powered by Climate-KIC, the European Union's main climate innovation initiative, kicks off the fourth edition of its green global business idea competition for the first time in Bangladesh.
First-ever National Demo Day

The ICT Division of the government and BetterStories Ltd. are jointly organising the first-ever National Demo Day and Bangladesh Startup Awards.
Venture into your inner creative

Here are the stories of three popular artistic ventures and how they came to be.
GP Accelerator Batch 3 startups begin their journey

Grameenphone Accelerator (GPA) has unveiled the newest batch of startups beginning their four-month long acceleration journey on
StartUp Cup ‘17 kicks off

StartUp Cup, the international business model competition, is back for the second year in Bangladesh. On March 6, the organisers
Doctorola.com: A godsend in the country's health domain

Recent times have seen a multitude of brilliant ideas burgeoning in the startup arena of our country. One such startup is the health-tech innovation Doctorola.com.
Alpha Catering: Innovation in a traditional setting

While most of their classmates were preparing themselves to land that lucrative MNC job, two talented friends from IBA, University of Dhaka, were busy carving a niche for their own enterprise: a catering business.
Bankcomparebd: A financial revolution in the making

Business today is all about bringing unconventional solutions to the market. Joining this bandwagon is Bankcomparebd, an all-round database that helps Bangladeshi consumers make well-informed choices for their various financial needs.
Socian: Turning customer reactions into business leads

Interpreting gazillions of customers reactions can prove to be a gruelling task. Socian, an upcoming startup, simplifies this process with the click of a button.
Must-have skills for entrepreneurs in 2017

Entrepreneurs already need plenty of skills and qualities which make becoming an entrepreneur seem super-humanly. In addition, they will need new skills to cope with the competition and technological advances.
Pioneros 2016: Engineers take on the corporate world

In today’s dynamic world, no one, especially the youth, should keep their knowledge and expertise limited to a single field. Don’t be surprised to find a fashion designer who knows how to write lines of code, or a scientist who understands the financial implications of an innovation.
Field Buzz named champion of Seedstars Dhaka 2016

When we talk about startups and co-founders, we usually think about Mark Zuckerberg, Larry Page, Elon Musk, or even Jack Ma. But today, I am going to tell you a different story—the story of Habib, Mamun, Siffat and Ayman. Who are they? They are the winners of the Dhaka round of Seedstars World.
Eat. Sleep. Do business competitions. Repeat.

Business competition: the biggest buzzword in the life of a business student that somehow convinces us to voluntarily prepare slides and practice presentations, despite knowing very well the verbal assault from judges that awaits us.
16 crore on the table for Seedstars World winner

Seedstars World, the global seed-stage startup competition for emerging markets and fast-growing startup scenes, is returning to Dhaka on October 19.
How creativity is shaping the future of brands

It is no secret that much of a brand's success will depend on creativity and technological innovation. Here are some of the ways brands are being creative with technology and making consumers re-imagine the whole consumer experience.
Youths and experts explore sustainable and inclusive economic growth

On September 24, 2016, Stride Bangladesh and Microsoft Bangladesh jointly organised a consultation on the sustainable development goals (SDGs) with around 38 students, youths, community leaders and young professionals.
LightCastle Partners rank Bangladesh's Business Confidence Index

Bangladesh's Business Confidence Index (BCI) has been found to be 39 on a scale of 100—implying between low and moderate.
The chronicles of Bangladeshi startupreneurs

The passion for entrepreneurship is undying, but so are the imminent challenges facing it. We at Next Step spoke to a few such passionate entrepreneurs who know exactly how to turn any stumbling block into a stepping stone.