West Bengal, often called the "Harvest Land" of handicrafts and handlooms, is home to a rich tradition of artisanal crafts that have flourished for centuries. Among the wide variety of crafts that the state is known for, jute handicrafts stand out due to their eco-friendliness, strength, and versatility. The Bengal crafts, known for their intricate designs and high-quality materials, have earned a significant place in India’s handicraft market. One of the key reasons behind the continued success of these crafts is the ready availability of raw materials and low labor costs in the region, making West Bengal a hub for such endeavors.

Sustainability | Environmental
Introduction to creative manufacturing of the jewelry sector in Africa Africa, also called the “mother continent” (because it is the oldest inhabited continent on earth) has a large quantity of natural resources and is ranked one of the richest continents in the World in terms of natural resources. During the scramble for Africa in the 19th century, many natural resources such as coal,iron,oil,cotton,rubber and copper were discovered in Africa, only rubber was primarily a colonial product and four-fifths of the world’s supply was derived in British Malaya and the Dutch East Indies. Africa holds about 30% of the World's mineral reserve.
Community | People
Microfinance for Small Businesses MFIs are financial companies that provide small loans to people who do not have any access to banking facilities. This stands as an essential part of the innovative manufacturing and handmade businesses as they usually don’t have access to such facilities. In this report, we would look at the various methods by which such a business can generate funds from microfinance, with a particular focus on south-eastern Asia. Microfinance services are provided to unemployed or low-income individuals because most of those trapped in poverty, or who have limited financial resources, do not have enough income to do business with traditional financial institutions.
Market Insights | In Spotlight
One of the most valuable asset investments is Fine Art. Art is a long-term investment. Investing in the art that you like might seem daunting. Art investments can result in profits if you think from a futuristic perspective.
Market Insights | Resources
With the competition increasing almost every day, it has now become necessary for the online shipping platforms to cater to customer needs in order to maximise their satisfaction. The demand and expectations of each customer varies according to their own preferences, mindset, environment and uplifting. While some consumers might prefer faster delivery, this may be hazardous to the environment. Only a few studies have compared the environmental impact of various delivery alternatives provided by e-commerce companies. To bridge this gap, this research paper aims to compare the carbon footprints of the various shipping choices available from India to Europe as the shipment destination. From the point of view of the customer, when offered a variety of shipping options to choose from, there is always a trade-off between cost and the speed of delivery. Additional information on the carbon impact of different options could influence consumers’ decision-making. With increasing awareness, people are now paying attention to the environmental impacts that each shipping method has. This has now become a major deciding factor for people to choose a shipping method. Given this, the study advocates for carbon labeling to be introduced for e-commerce shipping options.
Sustainability | Impact
The first step of building a great market empire is innovation. The power of innovation consists of product innovation power, process innovation power, behavioral innovation power and strategic innovation power. Without these powers, one cannot properly compete with other numerous similar opponents especially in the marketing world. In a scenario, if you and someone else sells chairs, what makes people want to choose you? Therefore, all of these guidelines are only revving points for your success but improvements and future refinement must be amended in order to truly be among the ranks. Hence, here are some ways on how to ensure fulfilling industry productivity while preserving the environment and following the legislations of manufacturing in industries.
Business Management | Resources
In this blog, we will be covering the fundamentals of building an online business including back-end, front-end development, and infrastructure needs. These tips can impact your website's stability and scalability, future costs, budgetary considerations, and, ultimately, the speed with which your business grows.


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