Evolve Hosts Empowering ‘Finance Help Desk’ Session for Women Entrepreneurs
Evolve, an association committed to empowering women entrepreneurs, organized an insightful session titled ‘Finance Help Desk’ on August 8 at Ajanta Business Centre. The event featured engaging discussions led by accomplished professionals, aimed at educating and inspiring aspiring businesswomen.
Raksha Bhat, President of Evolve, welcomed the attendees, setting a positive tone for the event. The chief guest, Meera Suresh Pandit, Joint Commissioner of Commercial Taxes, delivered an inspiring keynote address on the types of taxes and the Goods and Services Tax (GST). Pandit encouraged women entrepreneurs to pursue success with determination and provided a comprehensive overview of direct and indirect taxes, highlighting their significance in business.
Five expert speakers addressed various topics crucial to entrepreneurial success:
- Sapna Shenoy M., an investment services provider and financial educator, spoke on personal wealth and finance management, emphasizing the importance of maintaining individual financial health.
- Shyam Shanbhag, CEO of D IT Solutions Pvt Ltd, discussed user-friendly applications for maintaining ledgers and financial records, promoting efficiency in business operations.
- CA Shabana shared insights on filing taxes, different types of income taxes, and the benefits they offer to individuals.
- CA Gopalakrishna provided advice on unit pricing in businesses and strategies to handle competition effectively.
- Sruthi G.K., Assistant Director of Br MSME DFO, explained various government schemes and loans available to support women entrepreneurs, detailing the financial benefits offered by the government.
Following the presentations, individual kiosks were set up for one-on-one discussions between attendees and speakers, allowing participants to address specific queries.
Glancy Fernandes, Secretary of Evolve, expressed gratitude to the chief guest, speakers, and participants, praising the event’s success in delivering actionable insights and fostering a supportive environment for women entrepreneurs. Gift hampers were presented to the esteemed speakers as a token of appreciation.
Fernandes encouraged interested individuals to visit Evolve’s website for information on upcoming events and opportunities to join the association, which is dedicated to supporting and empowering women in the entrepreneurial landscape.
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