Start a Homestay on the Hills

 

Facebook Post of a Homestay in Shimla

This is a sheetshot of a homestay in Shimla. This is shared here for other homestay owners to see how a descriptive facebook post can include all relevant point for the visitors to see and experience during their stay. 

Here are few points:

Freshly homemade fish curry or chicken curry meals and 3 times food  served 🥳. 

Property name -  XYZ home stay, Munnar ( Sample) 

Location - just 6 Kms from main centre. Our guide will pick you and drop at our resort

Plus points at our stay are-

1. Easy to reach ( Free parking on premises available)

2. Public transport and Taxi services available.

3. Unlimited free Wifi and LED TV service. 

4. Balcony available to gaze at the mountain pass.

5. Daily fresh liner and change of bed sheet ( Focus on cleanliness)

6. Fresh Kerala or North Indian Meals served .

7. High-speed internet for remote workers ( Staycation )

8.Free from city sounds. Peaceful sound 😊

9. Liquor or beer bottles will be bought from retail outlet as per prior notice

10. Night time ( Fire grills ( barbecue). Supply of ice, snacks as per prior information

11. Hot water facility 

12 In-house massage therapist ( Prior notice )

13. Binoculars available for viewing from the balcony 

14. A short tour with our guide to explore the local flora and fauna 

15. Trampoline and kids swimming pool during day time

16. Special food like freshly made noodles and momos  and soups available during evening 

17. Swings for relaxation.

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( I was impressed to see how a homestay in Simla has put out a post with these details. And, so, I added few more to make it more rich. Probably, you can 

half-truths about small businesses

 

Here are some common half-truths about small businesses:

"You'll have more free time." While small business owners have more control over their schedules, they often find themselves working long hours, especially in the early stages of the business.

"You'll make more money." While successful small businesses can be lucrative, many struggle to turn a profit, especially in the first few years. Additionally, owners often reinvest profits back into the business, limiting personal income.

"You'll be your own boss." While small business owners have autonomy over decision-making, they still answer to customers, employees, lenders, and regulatory agencies.

"You can start with minimal investment." While some businesses can be started with low capital, many require significant investment in equipment, inventory, marketing, and other expenses.

"You'll have complete control." While small business owners have more control over their operations compared to employees, they still face external factors like market trends, competition, and economic conditions that can impact their business.

"You'll have unlimited growth potential." While some small businesses experience rapid growth, many remain small or struggle to expand due to various challenges such as limited resources, market saturation, or scalability issues.

"You'll have more flexibility." While small business owners have some flexibility in setting their schedules, they often find themselves tied to the demands of the business, making it challenging to take time off or pursue other interests.

"You'll have job security." While running your own business can provide a sense of independence, it also comes with greater financial risks and uncertainty compared to traditional employment.

Santhosh George Kulanga About Business Opportunity

Santhosh George Kulanga about opportunities in Kerala 

- Tourism    - How to attract more tourists and fulfill the needs of visitors.
- Education  -    Centers on excellence 
- Agriculture - Focus on technology in agriculture
- Sports equipment manufacturing zone 

Employees Health?

Social Media Poster by Technopark

 
This screenshot of this poster on Technopark's Facebook page was shared it on my Angel Small Biz Kerala's Page. And, what follows are my thoughts on the topic of employee health and how the work enviornment effects the health of employees.

One of the main questions that comes to mind is the long hours at work at various tech and non tech companies. Here's the focus is not just on the jobs in IT or ITES sector. It's also the job as a teacher, a cop or a Village Officer or a day worker in a shop. And, it could be the employee working at Tesla's giga factory. 

 Whatever your occupation, there's a fair share of stress or anxiety which can effects the health of the individual. Imagine a cop standing on the road to mange the traffic. And, now think of the dust, sun smoke and sound pollution he or she's facing in a day's work. Similarly, there are many aspects of work space that will add to the physical and metal toll.

Adding to this debate, Mr Narayana Murthy, one of the icons of IT revolution in India recently quoted that employees should work 70 hours a week. And, what followed was mostly trolls about long hours and also there were people who supported his style of working. Well, for me personally, work is not just about hours at a project or task. It's about the need and the requirement and the individual desire. It should not be something that should be forced on employees. 

Also, I'll will quote two examples which I had come across in the recent times. 

1. A village office suffers multiple blocks. He had to undergo various tests, Angioplasty and other medical procedures to remove blockages. His family and friends attribute to the stress at work.

2. Couple of employees  in their 40's working in Technopark Trivandrum passed due to cardiac arrest. What could be the underlying issue? Is it the stress at work or the long hours sitting in front of the desk. Well, I'm not sure. But, when such death happens regularly, then it's a cause for oncern.

Now,  coming to the point of my thought on seeing a World Health Day poster by Technopark, Trivandrum, I have few questions. What are the genuine steps taken by offices to screen detect the risk of Cancer or Cardiac or other illness? Does a sarkar employee get the benefit of free screening. If yes, do they avail it. Who monitors it. Is it just upto each individual to test at regular intervals and do what's necessary. 

I doubt if anything realistic is being done for Government servants. Basically, administration doesn't have much time nor proper processes to see or track the health parameters of employees. 

My wish would be an app which employee can access and track their health. The current medical reimbursement system, Medisep a medical insurance scheme. Well, that's just basic. How can they take it forward with more features. For example, each Medisep App, can be programmed to provide vital information of the current diseases of the individual, the tests, blood group, weight etc. And, they can either ask employees to undergo a mandatory medical test on a yearly basic or they can give it as a subsidized test at a local medial lab. 

All these are possible, if the management and employee unions have a larger goal about the health of the employee. 

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World Health Day prompts us to reflect on employee health once again. The pivotal inquiry remains: To what extent do companies undertake efforts to establish a comprehensive checklist for monitoring the well-being of their workforce?

Is there diligent tracking of health parameters?

How is the body mass index (BMI) of employees managed?

Are systems in place to alert employees when they've been sedentary for prolonged periods?

Do employees have access to health cards summarizing their overall health metrics?

It's worth pondering whether employers have implemented systems to monitor, manage, or provide dashboards for employees to gauge their physical well-being. Furthermore, what measures are taken regarding stress levels?

Startup Biz Pricing of Products and Services

What price will you charge for your products/services

 
And the moment of truth for most small biz. What price will you charge for your products/services? Do you want to project it as a premier product or service. Or just one of the similar products or services available in stores next to you.

Again, there are many trial and error ways to check if the pricing is suitable for the market you're serving.

One way is to check how much price a nearby competitor is charging?

Or if you think you're offering superior service, then you can add an extra 20 or 30% price ahead of your competitors's

Or you like to be conservative about pricing, then go with the market rate or even  charge less than the normal rate.

Doula Service to Support Postpartum Blues

 

Postpartum Care and Support by Doula Service

We have heard of many instances where young mothers driven by postpartum blues has gone to the extreme step of ending their life. As families go very individualist, and with the loss of traditional family support there's the need for extended support and care for expecting mothers and during post delivery stage. This is when Doula service can play a role. 

Freelancer as a Postapartum Doula Care

I'm not sure if this term or such a profession exist here. Most I have heard is mid wife care and support. I guess this is more of a professional support. 

Work as Postpartum Support Care for People in Trivandrum, Cochin, Calicut!

This would be ideal for nurses or retired nurses who would like to work as a freelancer, and yet earn a good source of income. Ideally, they should have some connect with maternity hospitals which will help them to connect with expecting mothers. Also, those who are not connected with hospitals, can promote their services through word-of-mouth or through online channels. 

So, do you know anyone who can become a doula service provider? If yes, tell them the possibilities of earning a life by doing what they know and in return get freedom to work from home. 

To know more about doula work profile, visit this link https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/23075-doula  

These are the doula work commonly seen in the West 

Birth doula

Antepartum doula

Postpartum doula

Full-spectrum doula

End-of-life (death) doula 

Start Up Event in Trivandrum

 

Huddle Global at Kovalam, Trivandrum

If you're  one of the person interested in business networking, start-ups or just listening to new minds, then this is a festival to attend in Trivandrum, Kerala. 

Starting on November 16 for 3 days, this event forrays a wide selection of talks,workshops, interviews and more about the business, ideas and funding. 

I wish I could register and visit this venue for three days! 

Event details on this web link https://huddleglobal.co.in/