Startups roll up sleeves to train the unskilledA number of startups, through their training programmes and workshops, are adding value to the unskilled workforce, helping them enhance th...
02 Nov, 2016, 08.11 AM IST
Axilor opens applications for accelerator programme starting in SeptemberAxilor, whose founders include Senapathy ‘Kris’ Gopalakrishnan and SD Shibulal of Infosys fame, had inducted nine startups in its previous ...
03 Aug, 2016, 06.12 AM IST
Real service starts at home for the blue-collar workforceOver a year ago, when Naushad, a carpenter from Bengaluru, signed up with home-services startup EasyFix, he was just one among many of thei...
06 May, 2016, 05.13 AM IST
Axilor Ventures invests in emergency response app developer MUrgencyMUrgency, which was founded by Shaffi Mather, basically aims to ensure instant help for patients from doctors, nurses and paramedics during...
27 Apr, 2016, 04.18 PM IST
Home service startups like Onetimejobs.com, EASYFix to extend services to late hoursBengaluru-based Onetimejobs.com already has a sixmembered team on the bench to cater to the late night demands that come from across the ci...
01 Apr, 2016, 05.19 PM IST
AI-powered mobile app GetYana raises undisclosed sum in angel round“We will be using the proceeds to further boost our technology platform, build out our team, and expand our presence across multiple catego...
22 Mar, 2016, 01.16 AM IST
Ecommerce bigwigs like Amazon and Flipkart bank on on-demand services platforms to keep buyers happyApart from long contracts of a year or two, the marketplaces also look for customised services from on demand services companies, willing t...
15 Mar, 2016, 06.44 AM IST
Challenges women entrepreneurs face in the startup ecosystemTalking about the potential of women in launching their own startups, entrepreneur Chahal says women are perfect for startup business ecosy...
08 Mar, 2016, 12.42 PM IST
Home service startups move to companies, hospitals and townships to improve revenueHome service startups are now providing their bouquet of services to companies, offices, hospitals, townships and large institutional playe...
25 Feb, 2016, 03.41 AM IST
How startups like SyberPlace and Termsheet are discovering the virtue of being 'single'Despite the increased odds it may pose, they choose to ‘remain single’ enabling quicker decision-making power and lesser number of compromi...
17 Feb, 2016, 03.21 PM IST
Entrepreneurs today have learnt to pace themselvesIndian entrepreneurs are men and women in a hurry, but that doesn't stop them from putting their feet up and letting their hair down.
03 Jan, 2016, 06.33 AM IST
Koramangala makes easy way for home-services startupsA hoard of players like Local Oye, doormint, urbanclap, Zimmber and HouseJoy are lined up to help customers with all the services they need.
12 Oct, 2015, 12.02 PM IST
Websites & mobile apps that can make household work easyMore and more services are now just a click away. Here are some of the most useful services that make household chores a breeze.
17 Aug, 2015, 08.41 AM IST
How EASYFix is one stop solution to all household problemsPeople in need of a service call EASYfix, and based on their problem, the firm sends a serviceman, at the time of the customer's choosing.
05 Feb, 2015, 12.51 PM IST
Online marketplace askmeBazaar plans to sell home services onlineOnline marketplace askmeBazaar.com is looking to launch 'Services' category within a year on its site that would provide customers an optio...
07 Dec, 2014, 11.40 AM IST
- Service providers eye middle-class Indians; offer convenient, specialised options
Rising consumption by middle-class Indians has spurred the launch of scores of startups that retail food, apparel and travel products.
21 Jun, 2012, 07.20 AM IST
- Shaifali Agarwal's EASYfix Solutions provides handymen to fix problems at homes
A leaky faucet or a busted geyser are invariably followed by endless calls to locate a plumber/electrician, many of whom delight in keeping...
02 Apr, 2012, 08.53 AM IST