Amazing Tally Enterprise Accounting Package Development & F1 MIS Tool

 Tally Accounting Package History

A long-felt need for an accounting package was eventually fulfilled in the year 1986. A father and son duo Shyam Sunder Goenka and Bharat Goenka developed accounting software more for their personal need than for commercial purposes. But the future had other plans for eventually the package was going to be a big commercial success, and dominate business management in India.

The architect behind the application software was Bharat Goenka a mathematics graduate. He developed the first Tally version as an MS-DOS Package and from there onwards there was no looking back. The company named Peutronics Electronic has later renamed Tally Solutions in the year 1999.
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The accounting software application was named Peutronics Financial Package. For the father and son duo, the journey into the world of corporates and big business had begun. But the accounting package was so user-friendly and flexible that it became very popular among small businesses and SMEs.

There was no shortage and the application was evolving day by day. This was thanks to the enthusiasm and zeal behind the pioneering efforts to provide India with an enterprise accounting package.

Tally Versions & Emergence of MIS

The journey entered a developmental stage from the year 2006  onwards, and many versions were subsequently launched.  The software application development company was keeping in tandem with the needs and demands of the customers as buyers and subscribers began to grow rapidly.  The latest versions also kept in mind the changing landscape of the economic front in India, and the emerging business paradigm.

There was a need to keep into account the development of advanced computing and networking in India. These were the two fronts that were fast-changing computerized accounting possibilities, and Tally Solutions had to be in tandem. The greatest impact brought in business management was the development of management information systems or MIS.  This development became possible due to advanced computerization. The development in the hardware and software sectors was taking place overnight beside the networking capabilities. These systems had developed capabilities to integrate software tools and associated programs to enhance MIS capabilities. MIS was now a bundle of diverse capabilities for categorized storage and information retrieval. The system was now a unified source of information with immense capability for customized reporting and data accumulation for spot analysis.

Integrated Software Tally & F1 MIS

MIS emerged as a database retrieval source that could help business owners, CEOs, and Executives. With little adaption, they are data-ready and make important on-spot or planned strategic decisions. 

Tally emerged as a key player enacting the role of a computerized accountant, database storage, and retrieval system. Its capabilities to provide customized reports comprising multiple metrics in required dimensions was enhanced by the introduction of F1 MIS by Meta vision Technology based in Mumbai.

With the help of F1 MIS application software, data can be sliced and diced as required. This helps managers to view reports comprising the dimensions needed. Hence the stripped-down versions of Tally were restructured using F1 MIS. It was like an empty apartment being fully furnished and appointed by a specialist interior decorator. F1 MIS core focus is thus explained.        

Futuristic Outlook

Both Tally and F1 MIS are products with a tremendous future behind them. This is due to them keeping in tandem with the economic landscape, ever-changing business paradigms, and complex regulatory compliance. eCommerce and entry of Government into online regulatory compliance, e-tendering, and emerging tax structures like GST for example require constant feature additions to this software.  

|The financial rules and regulations call for major changes in enterprise accounting and management software. Tally Solutions keeps in tandem with times ad  Tally Prime is an example. Along with GST it is compatible with other managing regulatory compliances in electronic formats and producing invoices and desired reports.

As complexities in the economic front increase with globalization solutions like Tally and F1 MIS help simplify day-to-day working and decision-making. Both these packages can be sourced from Metavision Technology based in Mumbai in India.   

Digital Signature Certification Under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs India

 What Are Certified Digital Signatures?

As time and technology, advance businesses experience a paradigm shift, and this applies to legal instruments as well. Digital Signature is one such legal process that validates electronic documents or legal instruments using the cryptographical technique.

 The signing process has come a long way from thumb imprints to signing using the pen to electronic signatures. But what seems to have broken the barrier are the digital signatures that are certified by a licensed authority.  

These certified digital signatures or DSC are used to authenticate the identity of the sender who uses electronic messaging systems. Electronic documents if manipulated in this way can easily be detected. The cryptographical process involved encrypting the document that can only be deciphered by a public key mechanism.

The DSC Process

The sender encrypts the documents before sending them to the receiver to prevent them from being hacked midway. The document is sent along with the certificate and the public key to ensure authenticity. The encryption is carried out using hash algorithms that generate the key pair as well. The private key generated is as the name suggests kept a secret by the sender. The other key known as public as the name suggests is sent to the receiver to facilitate encryption.  

Digital Signature generation is a simple process and is not as cryptic as it seems. The generate as there are many types of algorithms available but SHA 256 is the most used.

Legal Validity

The DSC is issued under the aegis of MCA of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs in India. The scheme is under the purview of the Information Technology Act 2000.  In the case of LLPs or Companies under the MCA21 e-governance Program, all filing being done online have to use digital signatures.

The certificates are used by the certification agencies by CCA or Controller of Certification Agencies. This is valid under the provision of the IT Act 2000. There are a total of 14 Certification Agencies (LA) authorized by the CCA to issue Digital Signature Certificates (DSCs). The details of these Certification Agencies are available on the MCA portal. However to widen the net authorized partners are appointed by the LA who can issue the certificates. These agencies or partners act through the authorized CAs they represent.   

The Certifying License issuers authorized by CCA are:

• NSDL
• NIC
• SafeScrypt    
• Code Solution CA
• E-Mudhra
• CDAC
• IDRBT
• SIGNX CA
• Capricorn
• Pantasign
• Idsign
• Xtra Trust
• Verasys
• ProdigisignCA

These CAs are granted a license to issue DSC under the information technology Act 2000. The section applicable is section 24 under the IT Act. The site: is https://www.mca.gov.in/MinistryV2/certifyingauthorities.html

Class II and III are specified DSC for efilling under MCA21. The class II and class 3 certifications can also work for other related applications and fresh ones are not required. The certifications are issued for a period of one or two years and the cost includes the UBS Token.

One can apply for DSC online or through an agency in Kolkata and Mumbai. The necessary documentation is sent by email and then further verified by a video interview. The DSC certification is received within 5 days at the given address. The use of digital signatures is increasing pan India as more and more communications, e-tendering and online transactions seek authentication of electronic documents.

UI & UX Design What it is?

The world has been taken by storm, and that raging storm is UX Design. Although designing is an age-old concept and art, it is with web development that user-friendly design (UX) came into the picture. With the increasing diversity of browsers, desktop screens, and other handheld devices screen and cross-browser capability became important. All apps and desktop applications have to undergo rigorously 

The UX or user-friendly concepts and techniques flourished with the popularity of mobile phones, and tablets. The user experience too became an imperative for websites and portals, and it was delivered by design that was smooth and did not hinder onscreen actions. 

Enter UI & UX 

UI stands for the user interface, and that in technical terms means the front end of mobiles and desktops. For the amateur, it is the touchscreen performance and aesthetics that matter for handheld devices. For desktop or laptop users the smooth working of the curser, and keyboard matters besides the aesthetics. 

UX is a short form for user experience, hence, it stands for an overall experience not only the visuals, touch screen elements, cursor, and keyboard. Voice support counts for UX as many users seek information using voice support. 

The web core vitals stand true for all devices be they smartphones, tablets, laptops, or desktops. In the world of handheld communication and recreation devices, developments favoring users are taking place rapidly. This is cutthroat competition at work. With a large number of companies entering the handheld device fray and a plethora of apps being developed the diversity is also baffling the buyers and hence the primary yardstick of measures are now UI and UX that include the web core vitals.   

Design Principles a Paradigm Shift 

Thus, there has been a major paradigm shift in designing that was considered an art that carried visual appeal, aesthetics, and attraction. Though these concepts and techniques did apply initially to handheld communication devices and desktops, they do not work now after the UX and UI imperatives.   

The design of front ends has become complex, and specialist UI and UX designers have to be integrated within the development teams. When app development is concerned UI and XU play a major role besides the regular. These specialists are much in demand and are very well paid depending upon the country they belong to.  The backend and frontend development complexities may weigh slightly in favor of the UX designer making his task much more difficult. He or she may get paid more. Nevertheless, most of the designing takes place in the digital format hence coding and programming capabilities are required. Many tools enable custom and native designing easier. But for greater innovative and appealing designs specialization is a must. Designing is a big business with UX design experiencing a major rise. 

UI & UX Design Agencies  

Designing is professional work and requires a team of experts. Hence the service is provided by Design Agencies with a team of UI & UX designers. While many agencies are deep into app development some are focused on designing web pages. Above the Fold Agency in Mumbai, provides service for UX design for web pages and portals for cohesive user experience.  

Brand Name Logo And Motto Go Side By Side for Popular Branding

 We are all familiar with brands and recognize several brands that are World famous as well within our country. Even laymen have an idea of brand popularity and are attracted by it the product and services. A brand name is usually associated with a logo that is as popular in case of famous ones and a motto or a slogan. These three elements signify the importance of the name, vision, and identity. Users or loyal always visualize all three when they reckon the name or come across it.  Thus catchy slogans and well-designed logos/insignia are instrumental in the promotion and instant reckoning. We have the Mercedes Benz insignia for example which is recognized the world over by almost everybody.  

Brand Marketing

But for marketers, brand popularity and its promotion is a compound exercise. Whether online or offline promotion of a company or a corporate name is a complex marketing exercise. But the campaign can be explained in a few steps;

• ·         Creating Awareness or Reckoning
• ·         Developing Trust or Affinity
• ·         Developing Loyalty

Advertisements or propaganda are the means of brand promotion online,  but so are social media campaigns. For organic campaigns, social media are the best means of creating awareness, trust, and loyalty. Social media promotions are comprehensive ones, and extensive teamwork is required.   Success depends upon consistency and creativity. Another factor that makes a greater impact is familiarity with the platforms being used for promotions. Experienced marketers are highly familiar with the social platforms they use to target the right audience. They understand the functioning and offerings of the platforms and utilize the social characteristics very well. The most important consideration is the profiles or target personae that favor the platform and this factor is often used in choosing the right one for a promotional campaign.

The choice of platforms depends upon the monthly active users and the popular ones are:

• ·         Facebook Active Users 2.91 billion
• ·         Instagram Active Users 1.2 billion
• ·         Twitter Active Users 391 million
• ·         Pinterest Active Users 459 million
• ·         LinkedIn Active Users 310 million
• ·         YouTube Active Users 2.19 billion

To these are added several Internet-based publishing sites and blogs to extend the reach of the campaigns. SEO or Search engine optimization is also used for gaining an organic presence on search engines.

Paid Marketing Campaigns

Larger companies and corporates include paid marketing campaigns with organic ones for greater response. According to LinkedIn Marketing Solutions combination of organic and paid marketing results in a three times greater response.

Paid marketing is another niche best handled by teams experienced and experts in the field. Most of the campaigns are automatically run but do require inputs that shape the target audience, bidding, and geolocation. These campaigns can be managed by laymen as well but require acclimatization.

The most popular methodology for paid advertisement is PPC or pay-per-click campaigns but another methodology is also employed. Platforms have their mechanism which can differ. Youtube provides audio-visual means of ad presentation and these are proving to be the most effective. Youtube ranks second to Google Ads in online advertisement annually and may overtake it.    

YouTube's revenue per year is nearly 28 billion USD while Google's annual revenue is over 210 USD annually but Youtube is fast catching up. Hence paid brand promotions are potentially effective for those who can spend that kind of money.

Shaping Impactful Campaigns

As mentioned earlier creativity, consistency and innovation are key factors that determine the success of the campaign. The effort required a team to execute brand promotion campaigns. Most brand promotion agencies employ expert and experienced workforce. The team comprises writers, social media experts, content marketing specialists, marketing specialists, and down-the-line management that play a key role in deliveries whenever required. 

Online brand marketing is very popular all over World. In the face of stiff competition and the struggle for survival, companies use all means for success. In all countries, online marketing campaigns are highly productive. Social Media provides an option to promote brands in many languages for local gains. 

   

Post Covid-19 Economic Status

 The Impact 

After the dramatic pause due to the impact of the coronavirus, economists have begun to wonder what shape would the recovery take place after the pandemic is over. And when would the rise if any stabilize or be at par with the pre-covid-19 level.  In spite of enthusiasm expressed by some planners, a V-shaped trajectory is nigh impossible taking into account the disruptive nature of the pandemic. 

The state of financial well-being and business stability is always expressed in figures and percentages in graphs and info graphs online. The methodology adopted in order to compute the economic status at any given time is standardized. But there are many if and buts that regulate the outcome.  At the present juncture, all cogs in the wheel have been badly disrupted. There seems to be no recourse to a stable environment that will fetch prosperity back to the people with states being shrouded by the dark clouds of death and destruction.     

The lowest figures stated by the World Bank and rating agencies are suggestive of a deep plunge due to the impact on the growth which was witnessing a downslide for the first time since liberalization in 1990. Growth figures projected for the fiscal year 2021 have come spiraling down indicating a deep recession. The negative growth rate is attributed to the pandemic and not surprisingly calls for economy booster packages.      

After a deep plunge downwards due to intense lockdown globally, there was a brief upward trajectory whence the first wave ended, and it seemed that this was the end of the travails. But this was not to be, for the second wave after a brief lull shook the Nation with complete surprise.  

The contraction of GDP in the year 2021 is as much as 40% which is not at all encouraging. This is a testing time for planners and the dispensation as to how it extracts the country out of the quagmire.  

The coronavirus is attacking humanity in waves, each being as uncertain as the first one. The second wave has struck with complete surprise causing an unimaginable loss in terms of humanity, as well as the economy. Though the period has been relatively short, the economic impact has not been as devastating as the death toll. But the scars are going to take a long to erase, and the uncertainty that prevails will definitely affect the economic recovery if we add the impact of the first wave now already exhausted. 

In order to comprehend the post-pandemic state we will have to consider many factors that currently govern our economy.  

India remains a third World mixed economy, even if we take into consideration a few strides of success we have made here and there. We are certainly yet to reach the top in order to be seen as a developed Nation.  

The first aspect that we are concerned about is the pandemic itself and how it will unfold further. Will it die down after the apocryphal third wave in a short time or will it be a prolonged tragedy pulling the country deeper into to chaos and economic downslide? No wonder the pandemic has been the worst disaster of the century.  

The impact has been cataclysmic, and we are still reeling under the human tragedy that has unfolded. The destruction has not been in material terms like in the World wars. But the deaths have certainly been more than them. Equally, the next worst impact heaped upon us has been the economic downturn which has affected all strata of society, all over the globe. Hardly few sectors have been left unscathed, but they too have suffered indirectly from the abrupt cessation of industrial activities all around. Both the manufacturing and the service sector have been performing badly. The reduction in employment and the salary cuts including that of the daily wage group and the informal sector have directly impacted the spending power of Indians which has reflected upon the manufacturing as well as the service sector.  Knee-jerk solutions have provided no succor in the current state. They have not made any positive impact on the situation albeit substantial relief has been provided to those below the poverty level as far as sustenance is concerned.  

More than forty percent of Indian households have reported an income drop during the ongoing lockdowns. More than fifty percent of businesses have reported a total closure or significant slow down this has impacted the country's 2.8 trillion economies such that only a quarter of it is functional. The supply chains have been put under severe stress with the agriculture sector being the worst sufferer during the lockdown.  

The business resumption index stands at the dismal figure of 44 much less than 89 which was the pre-pandemic figure. There is a lot of hesitancy as regards stability in this period and business operations have been significantly affected by the absence of contingency management within and at the National level since even when the virus struck in Wuhan none assumed that the emerging epidemic would turn into a pandemic. The spread has been universal and the significant slowdown due to frequent lockdowns has increased the suffrage of the people exaggerated by sickness, deaths, and unemployment as a result.   

There would be a significant improvement in the situation if the vaccination is successful or if the pandemic subsides completely on its own. India has the resilience and the necessary wherewithal to bounce back as a Nation and this applies to the economy as well. Will we see the daylight in the year 2022 or 2023 is a matter of conjecture?

Indian Hospitality Industry in Doldrums

Impact of Pandemic on Travel 

Unfortunately, the impact is global and has set a domino effect of sorts. Nowhere has been the impact of Covid 19 Pandemic so severe as in the case of our tourism sector especially as regards inbound travel in India. The forecast is that it will take as many as two years for the valuable foreign exchange earner to emerge from the shackles of frequent lockdowns, flight cancellations, travel hesitation, Visa constraints, and now vaccine-linked passports. Perhaps leisure travel will take a longer time to reach the pre-pandemic level, forget about growth.  The picture is grim, and the reality is that we are facing stark challenges not only in the recreation and leisure sector but all spheres of life. 

But the future seems mired in pitch darkness because we have limited knowledge of the behavior of this deadly coronavirus. Our previous experience of Spanish Flue suggests that this will end with time after leaving millions of dead in its wake. It is too early to predict even though we have modern technology and research at our behest unlike in earlier times, but still there prevails an inexplicable confusion as to the origin of the disease. If it is zoonotic then nothing else is known of its long-term behavior. Things will get globally compounded if this is a lab virus mishap or a deliberate attempt. The scope of impact is greater than the World wars, and anything can happen in the time to come.   

At present, the industry is occupied by several questions? 

Will the emergence of variants spell complete doom?

Will the vaccines overpower? 

Will it become innocuous like seasonal flu? 

Will travel peak after the scourge is over? 

Lots of questions remain unanswered to this date. We rely on research and therapeutic solutions all the time, but we must also be hopeful of quick deliverance. The industry is bound by the virus for a long time even after emancipation, and thus travel hesitancy will hamper the flow of the tourists in near future. 

Post-Pandemic Impact at Glance

However, there would be many travel enthusiasts eagerly waiting for a quick getaway as soon as restrictions are done away with. They have sufficient funds which were stocked away during the lockdown. Then there are peripatetic travelers who would risk it without much hesitation. Not as much, but vaccination will further boost confidence albeit it will start with local travel first.  Hence those in the industry seeking this segment should be well-appointed with Covid 19 compliance, SOPs, and all. 

Health precedes adventure, and those not complying with the new normal will sink further.  Health and safety will be a dominating concern for travelers and there is no leeway as far as allaying concerns embedded deep in people's minds after the pandemic.            

The worst impact has been on the psyche of International travelers who have closely observed the sudden surge of the second wave and its devastating nature in India. The gruesome image of rows of funeral pyres well publicized by Western Media has further vitiated the prospects of safe travel in India. The country has experienced devastation at its worst this century and will have to submit all strength and resilience to come out of this tragic and deadly economic slowdown.   

Countrywide vaccination and a complete halt to the pandemic will not bring the trust back as far as inbound tourism is concerned.  Though the decline of the pandemic to innocuous numbers will open doors for travel, only those with enough confidence and the will to travel will head toward the Indian shores. The figures would be pathetically minimal not enough to revive the ailing industry.   

Already lagging behind countries that garner a greater share of overseas tourism, the lockdown, and International flight cancellation has further paralyzed the industry.  Even inland and outbound tourism has been staggered by the pandemic. Total uncertainty prevails. 

This is for the first time in the contemporary era that the whole of India has come to a standstill, not only niche sectors like tiger tourism which draw a large number of wildlife tourist enthusiasts to the country. All sectors that attracted overseas tourists have been badly hit. 

Intermittent relief has somehow kept local tourism alive but this start-and-stop phenomenon is discouraging the peripatetic Indians as well. The savagery of the second pandemic rebound is going to take a long time for the industry to revive as it has badly marred our psych for a long long time to come. 

The forecast of the third wave is further compounding our fear and confidence, and the travel hesitancy is palpable. Taken by surprise the second wave has shocked us to no end and has perpetuated fear that it might never go away. Forget the oncoming third wave however apocryphal it may seem, the ravage of the second wave, slow down, and deaths that followed have economically exhausted the industry. The sufferers belong not only to the small segment,  the big ones have been hit equally hard.   

It is time to show confidence in ourselves whence the pandemic becomes innocuous or is halted by extensive vaccination which India is fully capable of. If we begin to travel not only will the domestic tourism sector revive quickly but it will also showcase our resilience and capacity to fight back for good and thus encourage overseas visitors to head for our shores. 

Role of The Dispensations 

The only saving grace is that tourism sectors both inbound and local will experience a renaissance albeit much later, but till then the closures and extensive unemployment it causes will remain a major challenge. The pandemic has left a large number of the unskilled labor class, and the semiskilled unemployed in its wake. This segment is most vulnerable irrespective of the industry sector and will need assistance from the Government which anyway is being provided without hesitation, but there are many who may not have been the direct beneficiary. This only means there will be assistance gaps that will have to be filled up. For instance, micro and small business owners who have faced the worst brunt of the intermittent closures and the disease prevalence at a personal level are in dire need of economic revival if they have to survive, and providence is not going to prevail this time. 

The only way out of this quagmire is to open up all sectors fast, with the implementation of schemes and incentives not only at the Governance level but also boosted by the industrialists and big businesses. Vaccination is bringing back hope but much more has to be done.   

The tourism sector calls for urgent attention not only as regards infrastructure buildup but also for a widespread economic package full of incentives and relief. This has to come from both the Centre and the State Governments.  

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Gin Trends and Marketing Forecasts for Europe

Just woken from slumber the demand for gin is rising phenomenally all over Europe especially in UK. It is not gin alone that counts it is the ubiquitous tonic a fabulous mixer that goes along with the drinks. The spirit G&T is simply remarkable, a potent combo that delivers not only taste and aroma but also many health benefits thanks to the botanical distilled along with it.     

The health benefits accrue from the vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that are found in the botanical. Anyway this fact does not advocate irresponsible consumption. The herbs, roots, essential oils and extracts used during the distillation does not still qualify this alcohol based drink as gin since without the inclusion of juniper berries it cannot be classified as such.   

                                                                Osel Gin & Estonic Tonic 
   

The much-favored spirit was discovered in Holland as Genevar, and later it was modified to generate an alcohol-based drink. Genevar was a mixture of wine and juniper in the past.  Similarly, the use of tonic as a combo  originated in India whence the British ruled. This was to make the combo palatable since the soldiers had to imbibe bitter quinine along with it to ward off the scourge of malaria.  

The addition of craft or boutique liquor has given rise to a new concept and boosted demand everywhere. The craft spirits are unique blends of liquor in this case with exotic and local botanicals to create a remarkable taste and flavor that large-scale distilleries cannot emulate. This is the work of master blenders some of whom have entered into small-scale distillation businesses with the potential to expand rapidly.  This is also known as small-batch production. 

In the case of craft production, there is no match with the large-scale produce aimed at the global market. The craft produce is simply unique and is attracting not only the local segments but expanding further on the way to capture a global share.  

Osel Gin distilled by Lahhentagge Distillery based in Estonia is one such example. Maarit Poor and Tarmo Virki have done a commendable job and the spirit along with the Estonic tonic is breaking the sales barrier that is surprising the connoisseurs and market leaders in the EU.    

What goes into distillation comes out, and the fresh rye base used for fermentation is capable of absorbing the botanical to create an amazing taste and aroma thanks to the creativity of the blenders.  The craft gin produce is crisp and clear with a strong aroma and subtle taste of juniper and botanical.  

The market forecast of G&T consumption is bright and sales are booming. The boutique distilleries are creating a wide spectrum of gin spirits which can be seen on the racks. In spite of tough competition, Osel Gin is experiencing robust sales with an ever-increasing line of brand loyalists.

The product has to carve a sizeable niche in order to excel since there is steep competition with beer, vodka, and whiskey in the global market. At present beer is in greater demand than hard drinks, especially among the younger lot. Its acceptability is greater.      

There are authentic market reports available regarding the Gin market in Europe and the forecast is bright. The most promising segment is the millennial who throng the restaurants and bars in large numbers to make merry. With a wide range of boutique gin spirits available on the racks, this is not hard to comprehend.  

                                                          Non Alco Spirit Flaneur Estonia  

For teetotalers, there is good news. Lahhentagge has come up with nonalcoholic spirits called Flaneur and Flaneuse. These albeit devoid of alcohol content deliver the taste of gin without making one tipsy. Nonalcoholic bars are equally popular as the spirits mentioned above and a new niche is being created.  

Forecasts A Sample Report for 2020  

Chai Tea & India

Chalo Chai Ho Jaye!

Introduced by the British during the Raj to support their beverage industry Chai or Tea has wide-scale popularity all over India. Albeit the plant grew from ages in Assam the beverage was not popular at all and the concoction from leaves was used as digestive medicine perhaps.

The Steaming Cuppa!

The day begins with chai in every household and on the streets and in restaurants. There are specific tea joints in every settlement in the country. A wide variety of this beverage can be availed hot the railway trains. You will find the sellers on the top of their voices announcing the availability of special tea.

"Chai!Chai!"


Travelers use tea bags...ever growing in popularity day by day. These are hygienic, convenient, and pack a punch. They are available in online shops which are now the most popular venues for the sale of the bags.

The effervescent, sensitizing, and alluring odors of this brew is the scent of India. The brewing is like a sacred ritual indulged in passionately by the people. Indians relish flavors, especially in their cuisine and this brew is very much a part of it. The leaves classified as premium are the choice of the elites and the connoisseurs. Those addicted to this tealicious beverage can turn into a teaophile of which there is no dearth.

Shops!

Chai shops manned by chaiwallahs as they are known are just shacks with small sitting and shade and many contain a cart with a kerosene stove to brew. Most of these joints are situated along the roadside while some are tucked away in the corners of busy bazaars.    

The thick sweet reddish brown liquor brewed using the leaves of chamellia sinensis is available everywhere in the country.

Consumption! 

It is consumed during breakfast, in between breaks, and during evenings. The buck does not stop here the hot beverage is consumed during meetings official or friendly. Moreover, as one company Wagh Bakri strongly asserts the beverage is a relationship builder. Be it a meeting of long-lost friends, gathering for engagements, social events, official meets, casual associations, and as we know "chai pe charcha". The brew has managed to transcend all caste, creed, ethnic and social boundaries it is so prominent in India people of all groupings and statuses mingle together to relish this amazing liquor.  

   

No ad hoc or planned gathering takes place without the service of this hot brew. Chai must be one of the most spoken words in this country. The parlors selling a wide variety of this brew are being established in the larger cities and gaining popularity like the coffee shops. 

About

The variety of leaves and the brewing process varies all over based on traditions, personal preference, and popularity. The spice variety of masala chai is immensely popular in contemporary times. The most common method of brewing the masala version is by adding spices of which there is no shortage in the country. Some of the spices have medicinal properties apart from the leaves themselves. Hence consuming the mouth-freshening and energizing brew is part of health care. The addition of milk is almost ubiquitous and black tea is brewed only in places with a scarcity of milk. The affluent in these places may use powdered milk but the flavor is much to be desired.     

The consumption is about 900000 tonnes all over the country hence in spite of large-scale cultivation in the state of Assam, West Bengal, and Kerala the leaves are imported from other producers globally. 

Some of the popular CTC leaves in India are the Assam Black, Darjeeling, and Nilgiri. These are also consumed in broken and dust forms which are significantly less price. 

Hence processing and packaging the leaves is a major industry in India. There are major brands and small players which import or buy leaves from the gardens. The big players usually have their own gardens that cultivate tea leaves in large quantities.

Some of the major brands are:

• TATA
• Brooke Bond
• Wagh Bakri
• Lipton
• Duncans  

Innumerable small players create a mind-boggling competition and conundrum of leaf blends and flavors in the country. The TEA Board of India is the regulatory body based at the hub of trading in Kolkatta.

American Fast Food Phenomenon

Like a tempest, the American fast food industry has made a global strike. Very few of the local industries have been able to weather the storm and have collapsed.

What has brought about this success?

There are many reasons behind this phenomenal success of the American fast-food industry:

• Global Appeal 
• Being Trendy 
• Convenience Concept
• Quality Control 
• Right Pricing
• Hygiene 
• Modern Outlets
• Excellent Supply Chains
• Innovative Practises
• Global Advertisement 
• Sound manufacturing technologies 
• Excellent Delivery Systems
• Widespread Presence through Franchise
• Innumerable Company Outlets 

The American propaganda industry has played an extensive role in the success of the products and concepts along with cohesive factors like the grand success of Hollywood and the TV industry. The success of one industry has reflected upon others making the country an industry leader.

Besides this, fast food chains have been able to mass produce fast food that is appealing globally. The success has majorly come about due to the easy acceptance of the fast food concept. The possibility of getting a quick meal at economical pricing in a modern, hygienic and classy ambiance has found many loyal. 

Adaptability to local cuisines and constant recipe development have been the key factors in global acceptance giving rise to phenomenal popularity. The chains have been highly successful in changing the taste preferences and food habits of populations globally. The show restaurants or joints are exceptionally trendy and have a classy ambiance besides preferred locations.    

The American fast food industry is over $ 600 Billion and growing exponentially. Apart from creating a niche for itself, it has been able to support associated product lines like the sales of beverages and mocktails. Coco-Cola and Pepsi are major beneficiaries.

Some of the leading fast-food chains in the US are:

• McDonald's
• Subway
• KFC
• Domino's
• Pizza Hut
• Wendy's
• Burger King 

These are some of the chains that are globally popular in literally each and every country. There are more successful chains that are popular in America and may go International. 

All About Staffing

Staffing is big business in the USA being a leading economy this does not come as surprise.  It is like job search or recruitment but is more specialized. Major companies seek candidates with diverse qualifications and capabilities and also an ability to gel culturally in their organizations. This workforce solution is provided by staffing agencies with a multifaceted approach using technologies, professional capabilities, and the integration of social media skills. Also, a  detailed understanding of roles and responsibilities is a must for hiring firms in order to partner with major concerns. The right approach and focus on accurate selection criteria accrue from understanding the need of the partner accurately in a cohesive manner.

The capability to carry out a detailed analysis of the candidates is the dominant factor in order to provide the best solution to the partners. Several factors are taken into consideration while evaluating the prospects this would also include past work performance and diversity of the skills attained in the process. The success also depends upon the hold on a particular niche the agency specializes in. In many instances proven experts in that particular field aid in the assessment of the candidate.  

While this could also be called recruitment but staffing differs in the sense that the selection of candidates is based on diverse criteria.  

Professional, qualified, and exceptionally capable employees highly suitable to the organization are much sought after. The search for such candidates is a big industry in the US and subsequently propels the economy through its contribution.  

As per the statistics more than three million employees of staffing companies on temporary and contract basis. More than seventeen million candidates find jobs through these agencies in the US. Albeit not like being a permanent employee the struggle to reach the pinnacle is through temporary job and contract-to-hire basis. Qualified professionals and the workforce have realized that this is a good way to gain experience and develop skills in order to eventually find a permanent placement. 

While permanent employment is the top priority many opt for contract hire or temporary engagement due to flexible scheduling. For many, these opportunities make them more employable and maintain their skill levels intact. 

The staffing industry feeds the workforce in almost all sectors like technical, IT, engineering, administration, scientific research, and health care. Hiring the best talent is a pressing need for businesses since a talented workforce can make a difference between success and failure.

In order to fulfill the need for the workforce there are thousands of staffing agencies in the US spread all over the states. While most of the firms are general recruiters many specialize in a particular sector or niche.