I often get asked what will happen to Nepal in the future ? What’s in the future of Nepal? I typically answer, “How the hell should I know?” or smile back “Good’ or plain ‘Okay”. But there are certain gut … Continue reading
I recently came back to Kathmandu after traveling to a few other towns in Nepal which included Butwal, Bhairawaha, Narayanghat, Tandi, Palpa, Syangja and Pokhara. As we entered Thankot, I had this feeling that I was entering a dusty over-sized … Continue reading
Here is an excellent opportunity here for you to organize and unite certain unorganized groups of the Nepali “cream of the crop” together! Why? Because if you can organize this unorganized group, you have the opportunity to jump-start the entrepreneurial … Continue reading
Meet Chandra from Wpshoppe.com I have had the pleasure to work with him closely for a lot of years and he is a classic example about doing things that you are great at and create a niche market for a … Continue reading
. Wealth is a something created. It is by nature dynamic, something to strive for. Poverty is an idle state. It is the state that people naturally stay put in. Don’t over-analyse it. Don’t spend too much resources find yet … Continue reading
India has Goa. More than a million travelers come to Goa alone every year. Whole of Nepal only has half a million visitors right now. But we have Pokhara ! Goa has an international airport. Pokhara could have one… here … Continue reading
Are you looking forward to this 3-day bandh, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday? (Total shutdown of Nepal) What say to the sorry fact that a few big egos with no-one’s interests at heart but their own, will oppress you for three long … Continue reading
Here are some good places I have taken people for business talks or other ideas that needs to be shared. Maybe you have bumped into one of these places yourself. On top of the stairs of the tallest temple opposite … Continue reading
Just wanted to give a heads up to a cool new venture that i saw in Kathmandu, the other day. Arniko which makes Hand carved Skateboards. Its probably the first of its kind here. They have a shop right here … Continue reading
Pain is Opportunity. This is how we entrepreneurs see things. We just look around, see where certain situations are causing discomfort (pain) to people, families, neighborhoods, towns and even the whole country. We find an opportunity, an idea to change lives, … Continue reading
Eric Ries talks about how to build companies that matter. (1) Work on something that matters to you more than money, (2) Create more value than you capture, and (3) Take the long view. Its a good context in the … Continue reading
Most potential entrepreneurs /investor / business people seem to be after “the big fish” here in Nepal. (Of course big fishes are harder to catch, harder to find, and harder to track). Why not go after a few small fishes … Continue reading
I always thought there was a big potential for public auctions for anything..from cars, to couches to …………… in Kathmandu/ The foreign embassies in Kathmandu hold auctions that are hugely popular and people come in huge droves to buy and … Continue reading
I was reading through this and found it insightful. these advice sounds good on paper but are actually startup killers (or any business killers)… enjoy.. How to achieve failure with an impeccable plan like this. If you feel this is … Continue reading
to quote Seth, “be ready for anything” makes perfect sense when you are in Nepal right now. see link… http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2008/12/predictions.html
This coming winter if you are in Nepal, ease your electricity problems (load shedding) in your company with the following tips: buy laptops (and LCD/LED monitors) or power saver computers (ask for computers with Intel Atom processors -cheaper too) buy … Continue reading
Tourism is a real deal in Nepal . I am up for it. so thats why I made a travel information portal for travelers traveling in Nepal for travellers !
Is there a niche market for “positive” media in Nepal? In Nepal, every news (newspaper, online, TV, radio and other media) veers towards negative. Scan the newspapers, turn on your television. You will get plenty of proof. Why? Believe me … Continue reading
“excerpts from Seth Godin” www.sethgodin.com I love his intuitve common sense! and a good article to download. .and your clicks for free (the new ebook) Excerpt: “For the last two months I’ve been working away on a (short) ebook about … Continue reading
more people = more indecision more = bad less is good less interference, less subsidies, less people, small teams do better than big big big teams. From government to businesses…
A few added value for the care of your employees with a healthy dose of environmental consciousness makes some business sense: The initial costs have decreased much. Gas = expensive Electricity = short supply Solar = hopefully free. Solar heated Offices (for … Continue reading
Can there be a business linking Hydro-power and tourism together to bring a sustainable way to improve the environment and the living standards of rural Nepalis? Nepal holds enormous potential in these two fields, Hydro-power and Tourism. They are what we can call our … Continue reading