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These days, we hear a lot about startups being launched. It could be in the field of technology, health care,
                 food, virtual reality, or something else.
                 Let us learn more about startups:
                    Startups can be launched with a small amount of capital. Many startups succeed by focusing on ideas
                     that incorporate technology or deliver technology-driven solutions. Many businesses like Swiggy and
                     Zomato, for example, have begun to offer online food delivery.

                       They collaborate with food service providers or restaurants to aid with home delivery of food using a
                     comprehensive app.
                    Startups and small businesses differ in their approach to financial investment. Startups generally turn
                     to angel investors or venture capital firms for capital, whereas small businesses typically use loans and
                     grants. A significant number of Indian startups have obtained funding from global investors.

                    Startups are built on innovative ideas. At the same time, they prefer to receive advice and mentoring from
                     an expert. Most company founders join numerous groups on a local and worldwide scale to receive
                     ongoing help from experienced mentors and investors. The Government of India's flagship initiative,
                     ‘Startup India,’ aims to create an ecosystem for the growth of startup businesses.
                    The  Indian  states  have  developed  startup  policies.  If  they  meet  the  criteria,  new  businesses  in
                     India  can  benefit  from  regulatory  and  tax  perks,  capital  gain  exemption,  and  access
                     to  government  funding  under  this  scheme.  (For  more  information  on  Startups,
                     visit http://www.startupindia.gov.in/.


                   4.7 BARRIERS TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP
                 Entrepreneurs confront numerous obstacles on their journey to success. There are several barriers that can
                 prohibit one from pursuing one's passion for entrepreneurship, whether it is lack of education or lack of
                 financing. Here are  few of the most prevalent barriers.

                 Environmental Barriers

                 Environmental factors are one of the most significant roadblocks for businesses. There might be a variety of
                 environmental influences. The following are the most common ones:



                   Inadequate resources       Inadequate skilled        Inadequate machinery        Inadequate monetary
                     or raw materials               labour             and other infrastructure      resources on time



                 These obstacles are easily solved by thoroughly researching the market prior to making a business decision.
                 Such roadblocks can be overcome via research, market surveys, and mentorship. The Indian government has
                 devised a number of programmes to assist small business owners in obtaining finance. Among them are the
                 following:


                   Mudra Yojana of the Government of India — https://mudralsans.in/





                   Credit Guarantee Scheme — https://www.cgtmse.in/



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