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Saturday, March 31, 2007

Posted 4:47 PM by Anurag

Apr 3: businessgyan / Invite to the Panel Discussion - "The Sales Team- Making it a winner"

We would like to invite you to attend a Panel Discussion being organised by Businessgyan and TASMAC on

"The Sales Team- Making it a winner"

The Sales Team brings in the Mullah; The organisation's survival critically depends on how effective the sales team is. Though sales is about hard numbers it depends a lot on the soft and intangible aspects like relationships, motivation, team work, personality and perseverance. So what are the elements that make all this click to make an effective sales team? That is the theme for the panel discussion.

In this panel discussion we would like to explore the various methods and best practices in Managing a Sales Team. We will cover issues like selecting the team, creating the right structure for the team, issues related to motivation and inspiring the team etc. This interactive Panel discussion would be a platform to share experiences and learning on various facets of creating a winning sales team specially in the context of Institutional or B2B sales.

V N Bhattacharya

Management Consultant and Trainer

Sasha Sebastian

Kingfisher Airlines Ltd.

S Gomathy

Herman Miller, Head of Sales

Mohan P V
InstaColl, Vice President - Marketing

Balaji Pasumarthy of Eclub and Chief Catalyst of Businessgyan will be moderating the Discussion

On: 3rd April 2007

At: The Chancery (Lavelle Road)

Time: 6:30 to 8:30 PM

Note: Entry Fee Rs.300/-

Limited seats only.

Kindly confirm your participation. So we can reserve your seat.

Reply to this mail or register online or call us,

Manjula # 22996655, 22996650

Email: events@businessgyan.com

Businessgyan proudly associates with TASMAC - a premier business school offering MBA full/part time programmes validated by the University of Wales, U.K. (wales@tasmac.ac.in)

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Apr 11 (last date): businessgyan / Invite you to Celebrate Change

We invite you to

CELEBRATE CHANGE

TASMAC and Businessgyan are acknowledging individuals / teams who have brought about a change.

Have you made Change Happen in your organization? Tell us about it and we will Share it with the world.

Changing things is not easy, it requires thinking out of the box, coaxing people around you to see things your way and then successfully implementing it. Have you been Part of Making change Happen? Then we celebrate you and would like to share your experience with others

A panel will screen your participation, The Panelists are:

Harish Bijoor

Harish Bijoor Consults Inc.

Prof. Ragunath

IIM-B

Dr.Giri Dua

TASMAC

Mac Srinivasan

SeatonIndia IT

How to participate?

Any individual/team can participate.

The change initiative could be a simple innovation.
Change in the way one did things at work, which resulted in saving of time or money.
It could be changing the product or service leading to better customer acceptance.
It could be change in the way a product or service is presented or communicated leading to better sales.
It could be a small or a big change. What is important is that you did it and you knew best.

Participants should submit a write up on the change initiative (600 words) along with one relevant reference. (In your firm or outside who knows about the change) . All interested participants will get a Free Share Membership on www.businessgyan.com. Do send a mail to change@businessgyan.com to get your membership activated now.

NOTE: Last date for entries: 11th April 2007

How we will celebrate:

All submissions will be published in www.businessgyan.com. The platform to create a Business Identity
Selected entries will be published in the TASMAC Management Review, a quaterly journal of management of TASMAC.
A grand public event will be held to Celebrate Change and the chosen 3 Change Initiatives will be showcased and felicitated. These will also be published in Businessgyan Business Digest.

Create it, Experience it and Share it

Tell a friend, colleague, and team members, this is one chance for us to celebrate change

Check out what happened last year:

http://www.businessgyan.com/celebratingchange2006/overviewchange.html

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Manjula # 22996655, 22996653

Email: change@businessgyan.com

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Apr 13: International Tax and Transfer Pricing

Quest India brings to you an interactive session on International Tax and
Transfer Pricing

April 13,2007 The Leela Palace Bangalore

About the Seminar

Quest India is proud to announce this conference on International Tax and
Transfer Pricing. International Taxation and Transfer Pricing are high on
the agenda of the industry.

The field of International Taxation has gained tremendous importance in
today's globalised environment. Issues range from attribution of profits to
a permanent establishment, outbound investment, implications of software
payments and fees for technical services, deputation of employees, global
transfer pricing policy, expat taxation issues mean confronting a wide
array of new tax planning and compliance challenges.

In line with Quest India's approach of organizing conferences to enlighten
the participants by listening to renowned experts in the field, this
conference will encapsulate diverse issues in the field of international
taxation and transfer pricing.

The conference will provide expert views with practical skills to craft
planning and compliance for integrated solutions which is of relevance and
use.

Who should attend?
This conference covers all the pertinent aspects of International Tax and
Transfer Pricing. It is a "must attend" for Managing Directors, CEO, CFO,
COO, Finance Directors, Vice President Finance & senior management team
members interested in Taxation. This can be seen from the topics and the
speakers for the seminar. Trade and Industry representatives will also find
this conference interesting. Practicing Chartered Accountants & Tax
Consultants would also benefit by attending this unique event.

Agenda

April 13, 2007
9.00am to 9.30 Registration

9.30 am to 10.30 am Attribution of Profits to a Permanent Establishment-
Theory and Practice

10.30am to 10.45am Tea Break

10.45 am to 11.45 am International Tax Implications of Software Payments /
Fees for Technical Services.
11.45 am to 12.45 pm Outbound Investments - a Little Tax Planning to
Protect Your Pie!

1.00pm to 2.00pm Luncheon

2.00 pm to 3.00 pm Deputation of Employees - International Tax
Implications

3.00 pm to 3.15 pm Tea Break

3.15 pm to 4.15 pm Formulating a Global Transfer Pricing Policy - "killing
many birds with one stone!"

4.15 pm to 5.15 pm Expat Taxation Issues

Key Speakers

K.R.Sekar Partner
Deloitte Haskins & Sells

Narayan Mehta Partner
S K Parekh & Co.

Akil Hirani Managing Partner
Majmudar & Co.

VIshweshwar Mudigonda
Director RSM & CO.

Participation Fee

Participation fee is Rs 8000 per person plus Service Tax and Education Cess
@ 12.24%.

A group discount of 10% is available for a group of 2 delegates from the
same organization. A group discount of 15% is available for a group of 3
delegates from the same organization.

Payment can be made by Demand Draft or Cheque payable at Mumbai favouring
"Quest India".

Important Note: Registrations are confirmed only on receipt of payment.
There are limited seats. Registration will be on first-come first served
basis. Right for admission are reserved by Quest India.

Quest India "Bringing Minds Together"

For Registration Contact
Manoj Karnik
+91 22 65713191 OR +91 9819700285
Email manoj@questindia.biz / reachus@questindia.biz

Important Note: There are limited seats & registration will be on first-
come first served basis.

Cancellations up to 7 working days before the seminar will be entitled to a
50% refund. No refund will be provided for cancellations made in less than
7 working days before the seminar date.
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Apr 17/Mumbai: Strategies for Canvasing, Prospecting & Generating New Business

A Unique Practical Seminar For Sales Personnel
Train your sales staff to master the art of attracting new customers

IAM & Achiever's Zone present

Successful Strategies for
CANVASING, PROSPECTING AND
GENERATING NEW BUSINESS

By Mr Ron Baker -
Author, Public speaker and Award -winning Sales Professional from USA

Click Here to Email us

Introduction:

The key to the growth of any business lies in not only retaining old clients but also continuously generating business from new clients. The ability to identify and successfully converts prospects into clients is a critical aspect for growth.

Faculty: Ron Baker

A renowned author, public speaker and award winning sales professional for the Xerox Corporation, with over 20 years experience in direct sales, sales management and sales training.

Has mastered and taught thousands how to commence and build long lasting business relationships.

Ron's system and methods are now available in his new book "No Experience Necessary; Contacting and Inviting Made Easy" that has sold over 30,000 copies.

Began his sales career with Eastman Kodak Company. Earning top sales honors, he progressed to Marketing Education, training people in Sales Management and World Wide Product Line Management.

Program Content:

# How top performers spend more time in front of prospects who are interested in their product or service and who are in a position to do business with them

# How to take the guess work out of prospecting and in turn creating enthusiasm and confidence in setting appointments with qualified prospects

# Insights from the tried and tested STEER technique formulated by Ron Baker, a script-enhancing process that ensures that each element is addressed, understood & acted upon with confidence

# STEER technique
1. Set the prospect at ease
2. Take control & guide the conversation
3. Enthusiastically assume the appointment
4. Expect then manage Appointment Pushback
5. Reaffirm after confirming the appointment date, time & location

# To convert Leads into Results - how to convert prospects into buyers and successfully achieve your targets

On 17th April'07

(9.30 am to 6.00 pm)

at Hotel ITC Grand Maratha, Sahar, Mumbai

For Whom:

# All Sales professionals, Insurance Professionals, Business owners, Sales Managers, Financial Services Professionals, Telecom Industry staff, Customer Service staff, BPO Industry, any one whose business line of action depends on Quality Prospecting

# To help new and experienced sales personnel acquire skills of successfully prospecting and generating new business

# To hone the skills of more experienced sales people

Program Objectives:

To acquire the skill of generating new business through innovative and novel strategies.

What others have to say:

Ron has taken the fright out of prospecting. His simple solutions are right on target and most importantly, easy to do - John Fuhrman, best selling author of REJECT ME, I LOVE IT

Ron has hit the nail right on the head. Nowhere will you find a better, more complete text on this specific skill with people - Les Giblin, best selling author of SKILL WITH PEOPLE.

FEE & REGISTRATION

Fee Rs 9,500/- plus service tax @12% plus education cess @ 2% = Rs 10,663/- per head. Discount for three or more nominees from the same Company: Rs 1,000/- per head.

The fee covers lunch, tea/coffee & reading material and is payable by cheque to the 'Indian Academy of Management'. The seminar is non- residential. Our Service Tax Registration No. is ST/Mum/Div III/ CCS/453

Kindly send your nomination/s on your letter head indicating Course Title, Name/s, Designation/s, Phone No/s.and E-Mail IDs of your nominees along with the fee by cheque to:

Indian Academy of Management
331, Kaliandas Udyog Bhavan,
Century Bazar Lane,
Worli, Mumbai - 400 025.
Phone No. 022-6588 6060, 022-3040 3400 Fax: 022-2422 2162.
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Apr 7: Mika singh & Bhagwant Mann Live

"All Punjabi lovers Mika singh and Bhagwant Mann live in concert.
Venue: Palace grounds on the 7th April 2007.
Tickets: @ 600 & 1200/-
For details call on 9880599300 "

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Apr 1: Lounge Piranha @ the Sunday Jam

"Its time again for an other edition of Levi's Sunday Jam brought to you by Guruskool .
This time it is held at the beautiful Open Air Amphitheatre at the SHANKARA FOUNDATION on sunday the April 1st, 5pm onwards. The rapidly gaining popular band from Bangalore "Lounge Piranha" is being featured at this Sunday jam , along with many other bands including
" Accoustic Flight ( air force accoustic group) Altered scales, spellbound, Pipers, heavy water, ston'd etc.

Profile of Lounge Piranha:

A Bangalore band formed in 2005, they've hit the local music scene with a unique sound that can only be called their own. Ambient soundscapes combined with guitar distortion are layered on top of a tight rhythm section consisting of drums and bass. If you had to label it with a genre, it would probably fall under alternative rock. A typical concert would consist of an almost exclusively original set which includes several of their own songs - fast gaining cult popularity, arresting visual effects, and some ethereal jams with guest artists varying from dijeridoo blowers to djembe players. And maybe even a couple of unexpected covers.

In recent times Lounge Piranha has been rapidly gaining popularity with some high profile shows around the city (see performances below). From being voted as one of Bangalore 's top three bands in the Radio City Live poll in Mar 06 to opening the Vh1 Rock Rules show featuring Taxiride in Jun 06, the band has come a long way since its conception. While enjoying the bright lights and the big audiences the band also continues to moonlight the smaller stages with packed shows at pubs and clubs around the city. After winning the Indian TFA award in early 2007 and armed with a demo recorded in late 2006, the band is now all set to start gigging at other venues around the country.

Members:

George Mathen is an artist by day and fully in control of the drum kit by night. He is also responsible for Piranha's visual identity.

Rohan Ramesh, current medical student and future quack, takes care of the bottom end with proficiency on his Warwick bass guitar.

Kamal Singh on guitar and vocals, uses lots of alternate tuning and open strings, and hits the grunge spot with alarming accuracy.

Abhijeet Tambe on guitar and vocals emerges from the tangle of the electronic loops in his studio to provide the ambient soundscapes with lots of guitar delay and reverb.

Notable Peformances:

Vh1 Rock Rules with Taxiride, Palace Grounds, Bangalore June 06

Radio City Live, Palace Grounds, Bangalore Mar 06

Octoberfest, Palace Grounds, Bangalore Nov 05

World Music Day, Alliance Francaise, Bangalore Jun 05 & 06

Bangalore Medical College, rock show headline act Nov 06

Sacred Music Festival, Fireflies Apr 06

Planet M, Brigade Rd , Bangalore Jun 05

Barrista, St. Marks Rd , Bangalore Jan 06

Legends of Rock, Koramangala, Bangalore Feb 06, Jan 07

Mojo, Residency Rd, Bangalore May 05 & Jan 06

Opus, Palace Cross Rd , Bangalore Dec 05, Dec 06

J Cubez, Banshankari, Bangalore Jan 06

Stones, Indiranagar, Bangalore May 06

Maya, MG Rd Oct, Nov & Dec 06, Jan and Feb 07

Unwind Centre, Bangalore Feb 07

Sunday Jams, Bangalore 05 & 06

Featured live performance on Radio City , 91FM, Bangalore Jan 06

More details on

www.freedomjam.net
www.loungepiranha.com "

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Thursday, March 29, 2007

Posted 7:44 PM by Anurag

Rangashankara April 2007 Schedule

Hi,

April is here! With most exams over, a smile of relief would have replaced the wrinkles of anxiety on parents' faces. Our Summer Workshop for kids kicks in on 2nd of April and goes up to 22nd May. While most workshops are already full, there are a few seats available for the Neeraj Kabi theatre workshop (kids between 13 and 16). He is truly top-class and one of the most popular in Mumbai for Prithvi Theatre's summer workshops. Rush to Ranga Shankara to register if you haven't done so already.

April turns out to be a month of premieres. Veenapani Chawla and her Adishakti (from Pondicherry) come down for the Bangalore premiere of their new production titled The Hare and The Tortoise. Those of us who have seen her Ganapati (during our Fest '04), Brihhannala, etc. know that the tickets will disappear before one can say "The Hare and The..."!

Aneka, the young and energetic troupe run by Suresh Anagalli is celebrating a festival of their plays while Nenapaadalu Shakuntale and Maduve Hennu are their popular plays, Mr. BBS Cultured Aadaddu is premiering in this Aneka Fest. Some feast of Kannada plays this will be!

S Surendranath comes back with a new production too. His Sanket troupe follows its super-duper hit Neenaanaadrenaaneenena with Sankramana which is adapted by the director himself. Anmol Vellani directs Exit the King for Toto Funds the Arts that will premiere in April.

Anju Sudarshan at the Café has concocted Barley Marsh Melon to add to her already popular repertoire of Summer Coolers Kokum juice, buttermilk, and lemonade.

See you at RS!

APRIL 2007 SCHEDULE

SUNDAY	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY	SATURDAY
1 Harakeya Kuri Kannada, 110 mins Dir:R Nagesh Rangasampada, Bangalore. Ph:9845214370	2 Theatre closed	3 Mr. B B S Cultured Aadaddu Kannada, 105 mins Dir:Suresh Anagalli Aneka, Bangalore. Ph:9880896947	4 Nenapaadalu Shakuntale Kannada, 100 mins Dir:Suresh Anagalli Aneka, Bangalore. Ph:9880896947	5 Maduve Hennu Kannada, 90 mins Dir:Suresh Anagalli Aneka, Bangalore. Ph:9880896947	6 Maduve Hennu Kannada, 90 mins Dir:Suresh Anagalli Aneka, Bangalore. Ph:9880896947	7 Mr. B B S Cultured Aadaddu Kannada, 105 mins Dir:Suresh Anagalli Aneka, Bangalore. Ph:9880896947 Also at 3:30 pm
8 Nenapaadalu Shakuntale Kannada, 100 mins Dir:Suresh Anagalli Aneka, Bangalore. Ph:9880896947 Also at 3:30 pm	9 Theatre closed	10 Exit the King English, 105 mins Dir:Anmol Vellani Toto Funds the Arts, Bangalore. Ph:26548139	11 Exit the King English, 105 mins Dir:Anmol Vellani Toto Funds the Arts, Bangalore. Ph:26548139	12 The Island English, 60 mins Dir:Anish Victor Rafiki, Bangalore. Ph:9880623357	13 The Hare and the Tortoise English, 60 mins Dir:Veenapani Chawla Adishakti, Pondicherry. Ph:26548139	14 The Hare and the Tortoise English, 60 mins Dir:Veenapani Chawla Adishakti, Pondicherry. Ph:26548139
15 The Hare and the Tortoise English, 60 mins Dir:Veenapani Chawla Adishakti, Pondicherry. Ph:26548139	16 Theatre closed	17 Gumma Banda Gumma (for children above 5 years) Kannada, 90 mins Dir:Vibhavari Deshpande Ranga Shankara, Bangalore. Ph:26592777, 26493982	18 Gumma Banda Gumma (for children above 5 years) Kannada, 90 mins Dir:Vibhavari Deshpande Ranga Shankara, Bangalore. Ph:26592777, 26493982	19 Gumma Banda Gumma (for children above 5 years) Kannada, 90 mins Dir:Vibhavari Deshpande Ranga Shankara, Bangalore. Ph:26592777, 26493982	20 The Island English, 60 mins Dir:Anish Victor Rafiki, Bangalore. Ph:9880623357	21 Exit the King English, 105 mins Dir:Anmol Vellani Toto Funds the Arts, Bangalore. Ph:26548139
22 Exit the King English, 105 mins Dir:Anmol Vellani Toto Funds the Arts, Bangalore. Ph:26548139	23 Theatre closed	24 Arabian Nights English, 90 mins Dir:Veena Mithare Kruti, Bangalore. Ph:9900114480	25 Dangeya Munchina Dinagalu Kannada, 90 mins Dir:Pramod Shiggaon Rangasiri, Bangalore. Ph:9945946354	26 Bandwaalvillad Badaayi Kannada, 75 mins Dir:Balaji Manohar Binding Wire Theatre, Bangalore. Ph:9845350195/ 9886178776	27 Bandwaalvillad Badaayi Kannada, 75 mins Dir:Balaji Manohar Binding Wire Theatre, Bangalore. Ph:9845350195/ 9886178776	28 Sankramana Kannada, 110 mins Dir:S Surendranath Sanket, Bangalore.
29 Sankramana Kannada, 110 mins Dir:S Surendranath Sanket, Bangalore.	30 Theatre closed

Important: All shows start at 7:30 pm. Auditorium doors close at 7.30 pm.
No late entry permitted.

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