B2Badda

B2Badda Revolutionising the Business of Bulk Buying

Taking Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision a step forward and making his dream of Digital India come true, B2Badda.com is re-writing the way ‘retail distribution’ works in India.

INDIA switching from offline distribution network to E-Distribution

NEW DELHI, May 9, 2017: B2badda.com - an E-distribution platform for SMEs, B2B and General Trade business has brought in the ease of e-distribution to the old and archaic system of offline distribution network. Buyers are getting a respite from door to door price checks, never-ending negotiations, delays and many other hassles of offline distribution. The user-friendly website and mobile app of B2Badda.com is a ray of hope in making the B2B business dealings much more efficient, transparent and organised.

The brands, sellers and buyers can easily manage their dashboard panel on their own. That saves a lot of time that is otherwise wasted in repeated inventory, pricing, product uploads, etc. B2Badda.com’s major focus areas are retailers, SMEs, B2B and GT. The platform’s reach will very soon be deeper, much more comprehensive and detailed as compared to the traditional network.

The Revolutionary Idea

Headquartered in Gurgaon, B2Badda is the leading destination for inspiring, uplifting, and engaging the b2b buyers and sellers. B2Badda offers a choice of huge product range in multiple categories including - mobiles & tablets, kitchen & home appliances, home furnishings, accessories, electronics & IT products. The platform offers its buyers to get the best deals from more than 255 brands selling more than 7000 products through the platform.

Since its launch in January 2017, B2Badda.com has experienced explosive growth, becoming the largest B2B platform in its segment in India. With more than 27,000 buyers already registered with the platform, the StartUp targets to have more than 50,000 registered buyers by the end of June 2017. B2Badda.com is the only digitally native e-Distribution platform that has garnered such a huge buyer and seller base.

The Brain Behind

The founder of B2Badda - Yogesh Bhatia is a veteran of B2b Industry. He carries a 20 plus years of experience in distribution and B2B, backed by the group company S.G Corporate Mobility Pvt Ltd. which is an ISO 9001:2008 certified company with an exceptional financial rating [CRISIL rating of SME 2].

B2Badda is backed by SG Corporate Mobility Pvt. Ltd & Yagya Techno Solutions Pvt. Ltd  earlier known as Mahesh Trading Co. The group started its journey from Haryana and now has its footprints across the country. Established In 1991, the group embarked on a never ending journey to success. All along the way, new hands joined, new ideas blossomed and achievements became a habit. With a strong base in traditional B2B the group forayed into the territory of ‘E-B2B’ and success followed.

Being in the B2B sales business for more than 8 years now and being one of the Largest Tablet PC’s distribution house in India, the company boasts of offices in 14 States across India. The company is operational across India with physical presence and local teams in 14 States.

Talking about the venture, Yogesh Bhatia says, “Our vision is to make B2Badda an E-business bazaar on the lines of wholesale distribution bazaar. We plan to nurture a winning network and to create mutual, enduring value for brands & buyers so that they stay connected for life. We intend to keep sharp eye on the market, work smart, act with urgency, work efficiently, focus on execution and learn from our outcomes.”

“We want to align B2Badda.com with our Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision of DIGITAL INDIA as we aim to convert the existing old-fashioned distribution network into E-Distribution through our website and mobile application” says Yogesh Bhatia.

“To support cash-less economy, payments will be accepted through all Digital channels like Credit/Debit Cards, Digital wallets, Bank Transfers, etc. We are also focusing on to promote the Indian government’s MAKE IN INDIA campaign by highlighting the India-made products on our platforms,” Yogesh Bhatia the founder of B2Badda said.

Telling about the high-points of the platform, Yogesh Bhatia added, “We at b2badda will deal End-to-End in the bulk buying business. We will register the buyers and engage sellers to get orders from them, collect payment, arrange delivery and provide customer support. We are committed to give our users an unmatched, hassle-free B2B experience.”

Potential gains for B2B buyers and sellers

For Buyers - the long list of potential gains for buyers include - one stop shopping, exclusive offers and special discounts, additional volume discounts, 24/7 -365-days ordering facility from any location, one order for several suppliers, detailed product information, access to new suppliers, real-time status review and easy re-ordering, assured fast delivery, different payment options. The feature of credit facility is to be introduced soon.

For Sellers – the sellers on-board too have several advantages on their side. The platform offers a new sales channel to the sellers whilst they are not required to add more physical stores. The platform will help reduce ordering errors, the orders may keep coming on all days - 24/7-365-days. The platform offers an outlet for surplus inventory and even the new and smaller players can go national easily using the reach of B2Badda. Efficient inventory management, door-step pickups, assured payments and direct access to corporate and institutional sales are some of the other benefits of B2Badda for sellers.

About B2Badda.com

Gurgaon based, B2Badda.com is a leading destination for inspiring, uplifting, and engaging the b2b buyers and sellers. The user-friendly platform and mobile application is designed to get the SMEs, B2B and GT trade in a more organised manner.

Launched in January 2017, B2Badda.com has already got more than 27,000 buyers registered with the platform and aims to have more than 50,000 registered buyers by the end of June 2017. Reach of the platform is soon expected to be much deeper, more comprehensive and detailed as compared to the traditional network.

The E-distribution platform for bulk business – B2Badda - offers a choice of huge product range in multiple categories including - mobiles & tablets, kitchen & home appliances, home furnishings, accessories, electronics & IT products. The platform offers its buyers to get the best deals from more than 255 brands selling more than 7000 products through the platform.

AVON True Look Book

AVON India’s Celebrity Makeup Expert Renuka Pillai Launches AVON True Look Book

AVON engages with consumers through a Mall Activation

May 2017, Mumbai: AVON, the women’s beauty brand bringing new dimensions to beauty has launched AVON True Look Book. The look book was launched by AVON India’s celebrity make up expert, Renuka Pillai in Phoenix Market City, Kurla. who was also the guest of honor at the event.

During AVON True mall event, AVON engaged with consumers and ran exciting contests and gave free make overs. The brand created a setup to invite and pamper women and make them experience the AVON True range. The launch of the AVON True Look Book was amidst a special gathering of beauty experts and influencers who came together to celebrate beauty. They also participated in sessions conducted by Renuka Pillai on beauty make up tips and tricks. The look book featured the beautiful looks of women from different walks of life and included their views on the different facets of beauty and how it inspires them. The event was an initiative to provide women the platform to express themselves and make them feel special.

Commenting on the activity, Swati Jain, Marketing Director, AVON India said, “Avon follows the philosophy of Beauty for a Purpose and being a woman-centric brand, all our campaigns and initiatives revolve around making women feel confident and beautiful.  Through Avon True look book launch, we wanted to reach out to women from various strata and invited them to come and celebrate their beauty with AVON.  This activity is a testimony to our vision to make women feel optimistic and positive about themselves.”

Renuka Pillai, Makeup Expert, AVON India on her association with AVON True Make Look book launch, “It feels great to be associated with an activity that is honoring beauty. Every face is beautiful and AVON respects it. The event is a novel approach to reach out and search for women who represents the AVON true women through the AVON True look book launch”

The AVON True mall event received phenomenal response from the influencers and the consumers as they all got a chance to experience the AVON products and learn quick beauty tips.

About Avon

Avon is the company that for 130 years has stood for beauty, innovation, optimism and, above all, for women. With 6 billion dollars in annual revenue, Avon Products are sold through 6 million active independent Avon Sales Representatives worldwide. Avon Products include color cosmetics, skincare, fragrance and fashion and home, featuring such well-recognized brand names as Avon Color, ANEW, Avon Care, Skin-So-Soft, and Advance Techniques. Learn more about Avon and its products at www.avoncompany.com.

Abbott’s ENSURE unveil Dreams......

Abbott’s ENSURE®Dreams Survey

Older Indian Parents have Dreams beyond

Children, but Lack of Strength is a

Deterrent, according to Abbott’s ENSURE®

Dreams Survey

• NEW SURVEY REVEALS 98 PERCENT OF 50 YEARS-PLUS INDIAN PARENTS LIVING IN INDIAN METROS HAVE UNFULFILLED DREAMS

• NEARLY 97 PERCENT AGREED THAT IMPROVED STRENGTH WOULD ALLOW THEM TO REALISE THEIR DREAMS AND HAVE A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE

MUMBAI, 25 April 2017 – Are dreams a prerogative of only the young? Have parents postponed their dreams to focus on their children? Will they ever have the strength to chase their dreams again? A new survey conducted by Abbott, the maker of Ensure®, set out to get the answers on dreams, aspirations and the dynamics that defines the great Indian family. The Dreams survey found that Indian families are more connected than ever and they are discussing their dreams, but that loss of strength is stopping many older adults from achieving those unmet goals. In the survey, parents in Delhi and Chennai have cut down

their travel and socializing as they do not have the energy anymore, even to do their daily chores.

The Dreams survey was conducted amongst 1200 young working professionals, men and women (aged 25 to 40 years old) and their parents (aged over 50) across Mumbai, New Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata and Hyderabad. Across all six metros, the survey showed a strong connection between older adults, their children and the unmet dreams:

• Dreams around children and grandchildren– A striking 90 percent of those over 50 have dreams focused on their children – career, marriage a and settling down.
• Winds of Change– 65 percent of parents have unfulfilled dreams relatin to their own desires. Travel tops the list of dreams. Entrepreneurship and financial independence are other important ones. While 1 in 4 said they wanted grandchildren, only 15 percent wanted to help raise those grandchildren, a sentiment shared across metros and gender.
• Physical strength is key– 97 percent agreed that if they had sufficient physical strength, they could realise their dreams. That’s because lack of strength affects quality of life in many ways, including exercise, cutting down on travel and socializing, and even an inability to do daily activities like shopping or picking up heavy things.

Explaining how a person’s strength can be managed with proper nutrition and exercise, Dr. Shweta Rastogi, Clinical Dietician at Mumbai’s Gurunanak Hospital said, "As a country we have a life expectancy of 65 years, where most people experience loss of strength from a prime age of 50. To restore strength and energy, older adults need a complete and balanced scientific nutrition with the right mix of nutrients, vitamins and minerals. The pursuit of a strong healthy life rests with both parents and children. While nutrition aids physical strength, children or caregivers can be the ultimate source of mental strength. Therefore, it’s imperative that children motivate parents to be strong by encouraging parents to maintain a healthy diet and a regular exercise routine." 

So how well placed are children to play this role? For sons and daughters discussing their parents’ dreams, the survey brought some interesting insights to

therefore:

• Gratitude before attitude– A thumping 93 percent of children feel they owe their parents a huge debt for raising them and making them what they are.
• Connected families– 80 percent of parents surveyed are living with at least one child, and spend at least two hours a day with them. For those not living with a parent, one in two children said they talk to their parents on daily basis.
• Decoding parents’ dreams– 78 percent of children believe their parents face obstacles in achieving their dreams, more pronounced in Chennai, Hyderabad and Kolkata (84 to 87 percent) versus Bangalore and Mumbai (65 to 69 percent). Lack of strength emerges as the top barrier with 44 percent children stating this was a key reason parents couldn’t live a more fulfilling life.

Speaking on Dreams Survey, Amal Kelshikar, Country Head & General Manager, Abbott’s nutrition business in India, said, "At Abbott, we understand that good nutrition is foundational for living the best and fullest lives possible at any age– and that family is key to a full life. The Ensure Dreams Survey and its findings open up an amazing opportunity in India for children and their parents to come together to continue achieving their dreams together. By having an honest conversation about the role nutrition can have in giving adults strength and energy at any age, we hope more adults in India can continue

realizing their dreams."

Today dinner conversations for Indian families need to become more balanced—putting more of the spotlight on the generation that has raised the millennials as much the millennials themselves. To submit your parent’s dream or know more about Ensure®, visit www.livenonstop.in.

I caught up with #MasabaG who unlocked her mother's #Neenagupta001 dream!’

About Abbott:

At Abbott (NYSE: ABT), we're committed to helping you live your best possible life through the power of health. For more than 125 years, we've brought new products and technologies to the world -- in nutrition, diagnostics, medical devices and branded generic pharmaceuticals -- that create more possibilities for more people at all stages of life. Today, 94,000 of us are working to help people live not just longer, but better, in the more than 150 countries we serve. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

Fbb - World Shorts Day

Fbb - Drop The Pants.

World Shorts Day

Fbb has come up with an awesome campaign - #DropThePants for World Shorts Day along with a very interesting contest. Participate and win expense paid trip to Goa with your best bud. 

In such hot summer days this campaign was as a cool refreshing deal. Even you can have the winter feeling in this hotty summer days. By just participating in the #DropThePants to #beattheheat challenge and avail a chance to win the Goa Trip! To participate and win, register here  www.fbbindia.in/worldshortsday  #fbb_online #ffbonline #fbb

World Shorts Day, 23rd April, fbb has launched an huge range of shorts for all the age groups. The whole family can take the challenge to DropThePants. Huge range of shorts has comfort level to cool everyone in this temperature raising hot summers. With the comfort level fbb has also styled them for cool looks.

Friend's I have styled the shorts for the outing his summer. Dropping the pants also can have a glamrous look. The shorts can give a person its Signature style with the most comfortable feeling. Do visit nearest fbb store, participate and win the Goa Trip to chill out in the shorts.

Cool summer looks!!!! Isn't it ?

Special thanks to my models Devanshi and Pankti

Do comment in the comment box  which picture appeals to you as the coolest summer look.

Thanks to fbb.

Exam Stress in Kids..... And a Parent's Response.

High expectations leads pressurising children during exams which can cause exam stress in them. 

Parents expect a lot from their children and due to this knowingly or unknowingly pressurise kids to perform well in exams. 

Children who are preparing for exams under pressure, naturally their pressure gets converted into anxiety that leads to nervousness called as Exam Stress.

But if we as parents handle children without pressurising, we can help them to get more better result.

Read an real experience of a friend.

We were getting ready to go to bed when my 7 year old son said in a calm tone, "Mamma tomorrow is my IEO (English Olympiad ) Exam".

It was 10.30pm. He was unwell the last week, so we didn't practice and on the weekend I was busy with work. Amidst all this we forgot about the exam.

Now the mother in me wanted to react...

I wanted to give my son a lecture, maybe like this...

"What?? You're telling me now, 

Why didn't you remind me earlier.

Why did you go to play? 

Why didn't you study? 

How can you forget? 

You're so careless. 

You can't even remember your exam dates"

I could have done that and maybe that's the easiest way to express OUR anxiety or fear Or Any Big Emotion We are Going Through,

 BUT I chose to Respond.

I said, "Hmm both Mamma and My Smart son Forgot about it. Sometimes we do forget things. Now we can sit for quick 15 minutes and you can ask me any doubts you have."

He quickly brought his IEO workbook and the next 15 minutes we were engrossed in solving the paper.

What surprised me was the way the things went smoothly and today morning he even solved one more paper.

His exam was superb. He was happy. 

All this happened because as a parent my friend chose to Respond.

When children are anxious or scared or are facing any big emotion, they DON'T Need an adult who is yelling, lecturing or advising. 

They need an adult who is able to guide them to a solution And  stand with them.

That's YOUR Responsibility as, 'A Better Parent.'

Today I Want You to Think Which are Some of the Situations Where You As a Parent, React and How Can You Choose to Respond, Effectively.

Please comment in the comment box.

Happy memories with your children.

Happy memories with your children.

Dear parents,
A short story must read.

Anu looked at her mother with a dull face; "Mom, I am feeling bored". Nisha felt helpless. She, Rahul, their daughter Anu, aged 9-years, and Arjun, their son aged 7-years were all traveling from Hyderabad to New Delhi, in a day train, to attend her cousin's marriage. The parents were busy professionals. Rahul had booked in AC 3 tier so that the kids can enjoy a comfortable journey. They had a 24-hour journey ahead of them and an hour had passed. The children were playing with their gadgets. The kids got bored and their parents could sense it. Rahul tried telling them a story, but they soon became restless.

 A young guy in his mid-20s and an elderly uncle in his early 60s had occupied the remaining berths in their bay. A soon as the train started, the Guy had occupied his upper berth with his iPod. Rahul was about to open a new game on his laptop. The elderly uncle called Arjun," Hi! Hero, what's your name?” Arjun introduced himself.

“Shall we play a game?" questioned the uncle. Arjun asked." what can we play here?”. “Many "smiled the uncle. “Let’s start with the color game. The game is, I will tell you one color and you have to show me two objects you can find around you with the same color. Suppose I say black, then you need to show me two objects with black color in this train".

Arjun and Anu were so much excited. The game began. It was easy in the beginning. The rules were; they cannot repeat the objects. They had to remember the objects pointed to them by others. They had to observe every nook and corner of the place to find two objects. After a few rounds of playing the game, it became difficult for them. The children took much time to observe, but still progressed happily. As the going got tough, the guy who was sitting in the upper berth of the train watching them, helped Arjun and Anu with the clues. Arjun requested," Can I take help? "And the uncle said "yes". The guy was helping them as much as possible and it was fun.

The parents were just observing happily as the elderly uncle has used the game to save them from the stress of putting the children to sleep. Nisha wondered at the simplicity of the game. Children had to observe everything around them. They had to remember the things which were pointed by others. This activity increases their memory power and keeps them engaged for hours without any gadgets. By the time they have covered all the small and big objects in the Bay, it was lunch time.

Once the lunch was over, the children didn't want to sleep, as they were excited about the journey. They requested the uncle for some new game. Rahul told the kids, "Don't bother uncle. I will play some movie on the laptop and you can watch". They agreed half-heartedly.

Uncle interfered and said, "Sorry for the interruption, but Arjun shall we create a movie script with a new game". Anu was a movie freak and she was exhilarated, "what is the game, uncle?” She queried. He said, "We will create a story". Arjun replied," I can tell a story". Uncle corrected him," we all will create one. That is, each one of us will tell a line. The first one starts a line and others should continue the story by adding a line. The sentences should blend, like a movie story". He requested Rahul and Nisha to join. The young guy also joined them. They all had to get their creative juices flowing, blending together with others, so that the crux of the story remained the same. After few hours of contributing their story lines respectively, they were ready for a fantastic story with a stunning climax.

Rahul was impressed with the game. Hope his colleagues understood this. All his team members had great creative abilities, still, they all had to match up to deliver a fine product. The team spirit is not showing each individuals' excellence, but to work in harmony with others. This game practiced kids for that team spirit, from an early age and he loved it. They all had fun and excitement. The time had flown before they knew.

The children were sleepy after a fun long day. Nisha told them to have their dinner and go back to sleep. Rahul probed the uncle with the questions in his mind, “How come, sir, you could know such awesome games? Who are you?” The uncle answers;” my name is Rajendran and I am just a father like you. I am blessed with 3 kids. I am a marketing manager in a logistics company”.

Rahul spoke to him about the problem which had been bordering him. “Even though I buy many books for my kids, they don't read often. I tell them stories they listen, but they don't read. I am an avid reader still, it doesn't make any difference to them, and they are stuck to their gadgets”.

Rajendran smiled, “When my children were young, there were not many gadgets. I was busy earning and giving them a comfortable life that I didn't have time to spend with them. When they were very young, they always requested me to play with them. I used to play when I had time, which was very rare. We used to play board games like snake and ladders, Ludo and outdoor games like cricket. My son learned mental additions with snake and ladders. Each game helps kids learn many things. I thought they have company and will play with each other. I didn't understand that they need me to play with them, so they can learn the many nuances of each game. As they grew up, they didn't ask me to play with them and I was busy with my life. They all lead a successful life now. They work hard so that I and my wife can live a comfortable life. What we wish is, they spend some time with us. I can't request them, as I know they are busy. The lesson I have learned is to listen to your kid's needs. The outspoken words, the unspoken state of mind like their fears, insecurities, and all their other feelings. If they ask for our help for simple things, it means they desire to have our company. Whenever you have time, play with your kids. There are many traditional games in each and every culture. We used to play them in our childhood. So, instead of telling our kids to stop using gadgets, let us play those games with them or any other creative game which we can create on the spot. They will forget their boring gadgets soon. The best gift we can give our kids is wonderful childhood memories. They will reach their teenage soon. After they reach an age, they will not ask us to play with them. We need to utilize this golden time. Don’t tell them to stop using mobiles and tablets. Just give them enough alternatives, so they use it as a last choice. Limit their timings, don’t ban them completely. There is no perfect playbook for parenting, each family creates its own. So make yours and have fun.”

Rahul thanked him profoundly. He had a lot to think and plan.  He will not waste the little time he had with kids till they grew up.

You too can make happy memories with your children.

The Unconference

Global Eductors Fest, New Delhi August, 2017

Scoonews, India’s largest education media house are about to disrupt the conventional school conference space with the Global Educators Fest 2017.

    #GlobalEdFest #UnConference2017 #Scoonews #Education #Edtech

India’s largest brainstorm is coming to stir up and inspire the education sector.

The event the ‘Unconference’ is going to be an evolutionary leap over conferences that have been used to attending. Rather than a one-way dispersion of gyan it is going to be a two-way interaction between experts and the attendees through live demonstrations, interactive sessions, workshops and exhibitions.

Unconference - a loosely structured conference emphasizing the informal exchange of information and ideas between the participants, rather than following conventionally structured programme of events.

This year’s theme is ‘Unlearn the conventional’ as it is time to question legacy education and introduce disruption using technology and creativity. However, to achieve this, we need to be able to talk to the right audiences while creating awareness, curiosity and enthusiasm on the blogosphere and the social media. In other words, a buzz around Global Educators Fest 2017 will bring home the point.

It will take India’s largest brainstorm to stir up and bring disruption to the education sector. Prepare to unlearn everything about learning and teaching. India’s largest educational brainstorm is coming. 

#Unconference

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