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Thinking of starting a business but not sure about the best time to start? Research provides some helpful insights into the age at which successful startups are typically founded, challenging the commonly held belief that younger entrepreneurs have an inherent advantage.

Despite conventional wisdom, age doesn’t necessarily hinder entrepreneurial success; rather, it may serve as an advantage.

What Research Tells Us

According to research conducted by Pierre Azoulay, J. Daniel Kim, Benjamin Jones, and Javier Miranda, the average age of individuals starting a business is approximately 42. However, the age at which founders start businesses differs depending on the industry, with the average age being around 40 for software companies and around 47 for biotech…

In recent years, electric scooters from various manufacturers have experienced incidents of catching fire on public roads. Bengaluru-based automaker Ather Energy, known for relatively fewer such incidents, faced a notable event when a video surfaced online showing several of its scooters ablaze inside a transport truck.

Incident Details and Online Reaction

The video, shared on X by Ather Energy Parody, depicted four Ather Energy scooters engulfed in flames atop a transport truck, prompting concerns about the company’s safety standards.

Ather Electric scooters caught fire during . It’s concerning that Ather Electric faces issues almost every day #ather #atherelectric @atherenergy pic.twitter.com/fZnHmvxfNA

— Ather Energy Parody (@atherenergy_) March 1, 2024

However, four other…

Starting an online business can be as simple as starting a website with the right service. If you’re looking to sell products online, there are many platforms and services that can facilitate it for you. It’s a great way to earn extra income on the side or pursue an entirely new entrepreneurship opportunity. 

Picking a way to sell products online involves assessing your business requirements and finding a platform scaled for what you need.

Choose Your Products

When you’re figuring out where to sell online, you have to define the type of product first. Based on what you want to sell, you can find platforms with as many or fewer customization options to put your product-selling…

Businesses of all kinds will always need bookkeeping services. If you’re considering becoming a bookkeeper, read our guide to learn how to start a bookkeeping business in 2024. We’ll cover everything from the legal side of registering a new business to pricing, marketing and more.

Bookkeeper duties

Common bookkeeping responsibilities

Companies often hire bookkeepers to help them maintain financial records and accounting reports. Among other things, a bookkeeper will often do the following:

• Document and categorise transactions, including income and expenses
• Manage a company’s finances via business accounting software, such as QuickBooks or Xero
• Assess a company’s cash…

Whether the economy is slow, inflation is high or a recession is in full swing, you may be looking to make some extra cash. You may find some of the best businesses to start with little money are easier to get going than you think. For less than INR 1 lakh, you could have a side hustle that can help offset extra costs or rising prices.

20 Businesses To Start for Under INR 1 lakh

1. Bookkeeping Service

Technically, you only need a high school diploma to work as a bookkeeper, so this small business idea is accessible to anyone. You can take courses at a local community college or find online classes to learn what to do as a bookkeeper and earn a certificate.

Finding contract work as a…