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Working Capital & Cash Flow
Mastering Working Capital Management
Cash Flow Planning in a Seasonal Business
Reducing Payment Delays from Clients & Debtors
🏦 2. Funding & Credit Access
How to Raise Funds Without Diluting Equity
SME Loan Options: Banks vs. NBFCs vs. Fintech
Improving Credit Score & Eligibility for Business Loans
Leveraging Government Schemes (CGTMSE, PMEGP, etc.)
📉 3. Cost Management & Profitability
How to Reduce Hidden Costs in Your Business
Budgeting for SMEs: Tools & Templates
Break-even Analysis & Unit Economics Simplified
💸 4. Investor Readiness & Valuation
How to Prepare Your SME for Investment
Understanding Business Valuation for Funding or Exit
Pitching to Angels, VCs & Institutional Lenders
📈 5. Financial Reporting & MIS
Monthly MIS Reports Every SME Must Track
How to Read a P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement
Making Data-Driven Business Decisions with Financial
Metrics
📜 Compliance Topics for Indian SMEs
🧾 1. Taxation
GST Compliance Made Simple
TDS, Advance Tax & Tax Planning for SMEs
Income Tax Returns & Tax Audit Essentials
📚 2. MCA & ROC Compliance
Annual ROC Filings & Secretarial Compliance for Pvt Ltd/LLP
Understanding Director Duties & Board Resolutions
Avoiding Penalties: Common MCA Mistakes by SMEs
3. Legal & Regulatory
Must-Have Contracts for Every SME (NDA, MSA, SLA, etc.)
Compliances under Labour Laws, Shops & Establishments
IPR Basics: Trademarks, Copyrights & Patents
📦 4. Business Structure & Governance
Pvt Ltd vs LLP vs Partnership: What’s Best for Your SME?
How to Add or Remove a Partner/Director Legally
Succession Planning & Shareholding Structure Design
🌐 5. Import-Export Compliance
DGFT Registration & IEC Code Explained
Understanding FEMA & RBI Guidelines for Exporters
Setting Up an Entity Abroad – Legal & Tax Implications
Digital Transformation & Innovation
Leveraging AI, automation, and blockchain for business
growth
Embracing e-commerce and digital payments
Cybersecurity and data privacy best practices
Integrating cloud computing into SME operations
2. Access to Finance & Funding
Navigating SME loan options and government credit schemes
Preparing for IPOs and alternative fundraising
Financial management and cash flow planning
Incentives, subsidies, and tax benefits for SMEs
Maintain accurate and updated books of accounts (monthly)
✔ Review cash flow statements and projections regularly
✔ Conduct monthly P&L and balance sheet reviews
✔ Track receivables and follow up on outstanding payments
✔ Ensure timely GST, TDS, and income tax compliance
✔ Analyze operating costs and identify savings opportunities
✔ Set quarterly budgets and compare with actuals
✔ Review vendor contracts and payment terms
✔ Prepare for fundraising or bank loan documentation
✔ Conduct internal audits or reviews at least twice a year
✔ Keep financial ratios and KPIs monitored
✔ Have a 3-year business forecast or strategic roadmap ready
📝 Note:
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