Author: anandnataraj

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Driving to Bangalore!!!


Today I’m driving to Bangalore after a long time. Driving to Bangalore has always been a pleasure and I use to travel to Bangalore at least once in a month till a year back.

 

We are heading to Bangalore to attend an event called Silicon India event where we are giving a presentation of our business plan to a group of VC’s and visitors. Also we have booked a stall to showcase our services.

 

Will be blogging about the outcome of the event on Saturday before that we (myself, Bala, Boopathi & Ramanan) are discussing about the plans for Friday and Sunday. En route to Bangalore I’m taking them to Khaja Hotel in Ambur which is famous for biriyani for dinner and I’ll be having roti’s in a Dhaba in Vaniyambadi which is my favorite.

 

Mostly tomorrow we will be heading to Forum mall and do some window -shopping and will be watching a movie. On Sunday we will be doing the same in Garuda Mall and also itz been long I walked on the streets of Brigade road and M.G.Road which I might give a shot if time permits.

 

Also I wish to go to 13th Floor Ebony restaurant and would like try some of their Sindhi dishes. Last time I tried only one dish and was amazed. Probably this time I might go there and will try exclusive Sindhi dishes.

 

Over all I’ll make a blog post about the entire experience of this Bangalore trip once I wrap it on Monday. Tonight I’ll make a post about the experience we had while driving.

 

Now let me grab the role of driver from Boopathi as I’ve been longing for this moment for long.

Need info on Hair Transplantation


I’ve been suffering from hair loss right from my childhood. I thought by this time I must be fully bald but fortunately the falling has come down but still I’m sure I’ll be bald one day. So for last 2 years I’ve been collecting information about Hair Transplantation methods available and I’ve met several cosmetologists, dermatologist and other consultants who promise for hair growth.

 

When I was googling about Hair Transplantation and I came across this answer for a question posted by someone. I’m not sure about the authenticity about the post. So if anyone of you have experienced personally or thru friends / acquaintance please share your thoughts here.

 

This is what I read in Yahoo answers.

 

Well Amit I’m Krish from Delhi. I have been through this surgery thrice. Regarding your question, I would like to say something & then help u.

 

I’ll write u straight forward- see hair transplant what u r concerned of right now is a very hard job, well doctors say not much. But still you have to bear a lot of pain during the surgery & even after that. But the good part – your head bandage will be opened by the next day or according to the doctor, also you will be paying a quite a lot of money. But that’s upto you.

 

The most bad part is what I’m suffering right know is what you will have to bear after the surgery – i.e. you will see some marks remaining on the area where the transplant is done, it looks rash like something, even same marks will remain in back of your head from where hair is taken to get transplanted to the area where you are willing to do.

 

The worst part is: when rest of your hair falls one day and when you get old transplanted hair will remain, just think of the scenario – the rash kind marks discussed above could be seen. Even if you want to get your head shaved (ganja). You will not be able to do it because of the transplanted marks which will be exposed and your entire friend’s circle or any one can pass comments, bad comments at you, even you would feel embarrassed when you stand in front of a mirror. So my suggestion would be “keep it normal” because I am suffering from all these problems & you are also likely to be suffering from those problems my friend.

Summer Synopsis!!


Summer has come to an end and a lot of things have happened in this one month…

 

  • Month started with days out with my MBA folks…
  • Followed by MBA convocation which I received from Mr.Sashi Taroor.
  • I fulfilled my mothers wish by taking her to a pilgrimage tour to templates in south Tamil Nadu. Some famous temples we visited were
    • Palani
    • Azhagar Temple
    • Pilliar Patti
    • Thiru Kostiyur
    • ChakarathAlwar
    • Srivilliputtur
    • KanniyaKumari Amman
    • Suchindrum
  • Then one of our products Beatz started to get momentum and I was happy to see results of our hard work.
  • Then came the hard part our successful product Beatz had to be pulled out temporarily because of a competitor.

 

Now what am I supposed to do this month.

 

  • I’m suffering from sleeping disorder (insomnia) this month. There were 2 – 3 days where I didn’t sleep. I’ve never been thru such a problem before. I use to boast to my friends that I was gifted with the habit of sleeping at will. When I read in papers that people use to have sleeping peels I wonder whey they do that. Now I’m one such victim and I must go for a check up and get this cured.
  • Then because of summer I’ve kept my weekend vagabond trips on hold. I’ll probably start it back by 3rd week of this month.
  • I must get the vacation order trashed for Beatz and bring back Beatz for customers.

Help to evolve Pictorial representation of CCS services


I had a discussion with my CFO who takes care of Cogzidel Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd. and asked him to prepare a pictorial representation of an organization chart and the functions we will be taking care…

 

At CCS we take care of Support Functions of organization like;

 

·         Accounts

·         Payroll

·         Service Tax

·         Income Tax

·         Sales Tax

·         IE Code

·         Business Plan Writing

·         And more

 

Bala has done a great job but still I want to check if the diagram is self explanatory or should it have more elaborate listing on support functions for people to understand?

 

I’d request my readers to pass in their thoughts and help us to get a better result.

ccs 

Information about Trademarks in India!!


Brief background about Trade Marks

The Trade Marks Registry was established in India in 1940 and presently it administers the Trade Marks Act, 1999 and the rules there under. It acts as a resource and information centre and is a facilitator in matters relating to trade marks in the country.

The objective of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 is to register trade marks applied for in the country and to provide for better protection of trade mark for goods and services and also to prevent fraudulent use of the mark.

The main function of the Registry is to register trade marks which qualify for registration under the Act and Rules.

 

The Work Flow Chart for Trade Marks application

 

 

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Symbols used for Trade Marked products/entity

 

Identified by the symbols ™ (not yet registered) and ® (registered).

 

Advantages of Trade Marks

 

  • Once registered, a brand obtains rights equivalent to registered title, like property.
  • Once a trademark is registered, the owner holds certain exclusive rights to use it.
  • Trademark registration prevents competitors from copying your intellectual property. 
  • A registered trade mark can be assigned, conveyed, or licensed.
  • Royalties can attach to license arrangements regarding its use.
  • A registered trade mark can be held in your own name or in your company’s name.
  • A registered trade mark is evidence of title.

 

Documents to be executed

 

  • Form TM1 & additional representation 6 copies with sign and seal
  • Form TM 48 in Rs. 100/- stamp paper

 

Details required for trademark registration

 

  • Name of the company and PAN
  • Registered Office Address
  • Logo in Black and White & Name
  • Date of use or Proposed use of the mark
  • Goods/Services over which the mark is used (about the business)

 

To know more about the Trade Marks you can check the Trademarks Practice & Procedures manual.

 

Also if you need any help in getting more information about Trademarks or to register for Trademarks you can contact.

 

Cogzidel Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd.

 

Contact Person: Mr.Bala Murugan

Email: bala@cogzidel.com

Camera Bags for Sale


3 camera bags available for Sale

Contact Mr.Stalin Ramesh
Mobile : 988 481 5148
Email : mail@stalinramesh.com
Web : www.stalinramesh.com

Insights about New Pension Scheme (NPS)


India has come a long way from being considered conservative to moderate type of a country. Though it takes time for things to materialize here we can be sure it happens one day and one such example is the arrival of New Pension Scheme.

 

Let me point out some information I gathered about this plan.

 

  • Concept of NPS was initiated in the year 1993 and it has finally come true during May 01, 2009. It took 16 years to come into existence.
  • Old plan is termed as defined benefit plan where we know what the return we will get. Where as in the New Plan it is called defined contribution and the return is based on how well the fund performs.
  • The system has a simple framework;
    • There are designated Point of Presence (POPs) at this point these are mostly banks. These POPs will be the frond end where we can get the account opening procedures.
    • All records will be managed by National Security Depository Limited (NSDL).
    • Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has appointed six entities which will manage the funds (Fund Managers). At present six fund managers are State Bank of India, UTI, ICICI Prudential, Kotak Mahindra, IDFC and Reliance.
  • Fund types vary from equity, government securities and bonds.
  • Investment management fee is as low as 0.009 percent per annum.
  • Anyone between the age group of 18 – 55 can join the scheme.
  • After opening the account we will be given Permanent Retirement Account Number (PRAN) along with telephone and internet passwords.
  • No ceiling on investment but the minimum amount to be invested is Rs.500/- per month or Rs.6000/- per annum.
  • If we fail to invest the minimum amount we have to pay a penalty of Rs.100/- to reactivate the account.
  • Money we deposited cannot be withdrawn until we become 60 years old. Also after 60 years we can withdraw only 60 percent and the balance must be used to buy an annuity.
  • Gains from NPS are taxable.

Like wise this scheme has many advantages and disadvantages and by time those glitches will also be fixed. Things that prompt me to invest in this scheme are;

 

  • Government regulators have always safe guarded the interest of public.
  • Since this is a social security underperformance or corruption will become an election issue and government will not entertain any mess-ups with this scheme.
  • Power of Indian population will play economies of scale and hence this fund will not fall short of liquidity.
  • Any government backed entity will raise people’s confidence. Examples: LIC, Bank Savings etc.

So, these are some points I collected about NPS and reasons why I’ll invest in it. If I missed some point please be generous enough to post them as comment.

CogzidelTemplates.Com – new star product for Cogzidel


Cogzidel has several business models and one of the business models that is getting more attention is CogzidelTemplates.Com. So what does CogzidelTemplates.Com offer?

  • Specialty templates for successful products like Magento, Clipshare, Dolphin, Joomla, WordPress and many more.
  • Products are offered for low cost and for free too.
  • Tools, tutorials and information / links related to web design, graphic design & CSS.

Last one month we are getting lots of exposure for low cost & free templates because of which we get lots of customization request. We are also able to get exposure to other businesses like Cogzidel Consultancy Services & Cogzidel Technologies. 
 

I must thank Mr.Major Karthik for all his efforts and single handedly taking this concept for what it is today and we can expect more accomplishments and innovations from him in coming days. We wish him best of luck.

Please let us know if you have any suggestions like adding new specialty templates for new products, marketing CogzidelTemplates.Com and any other suggestion.

New brochure for CCS


Mr.Bala Murugan has created this wonderful brochure for Cogzidel Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd. We appreciate feedbacks.

COGZIDEL specializes in serving start-ups, small businesses and mid market enterprises.

 

Our Services Include:

 

ü      Accounting Services

Ø      Complete accounting of transactions (Receipts / Payments / Capex etc)

Ø      Finalization of audit (statutory / tax / internal / concurrent / special audit)

Ø      Bank reconciliation and interaction with bankers

Ø      Arranging CA certificate for Forex payments

Ø      All other allied services

 

ü      Human Resource Activities

o       Manpower recruitments

o       Defining HR policies

o       Payroll processing

o       Employee-friendly tax structuring

o       Income Tax calculations

o       Establishing staff welfare schemes like Gratuity, Group Mediclaim, Meal Voucher etc

 

ü      Secretarial Services

¨      Company incorporation

¨      Regn of Partnership firms / Co-operative societies / Trusts

¨      Preparing the minutes of Board / AGM meetings

¨      Filing the appropriate returns with Registrar of Companies

¨      Amalgamation, absorption and merger of companies

 

ü      Statutory Compliances (Registration, periodical returns, assessment)

·         Provident Fund

·         ESI

·         Sales Tax (TIN / CST)

·         Service Tax

·         STPI

·         Import Export Code (IE Code)

·         Profession Tax

 

ü      Filing of Income Tax Returns – both Individuals and Corporates

 

ü      Business Incubation Services

v     Writing Business Plans covering Operational, Financial, Marketing areas

v     Fund Raising Advisory – VCs, Bank loans, Govt institutions etc

v     Office Space Broking

 

ü      Trade Mark and Patent Registration

 

ü      Obtaining PAN / TAN

 

ü      Franchise Consulting

 

Email: info@cogzidel.in

Building a Private Pond


For long I wanted to create a Small Artificial Pond in my private land in Chennai or Madurai. I’ve great passion for fish breeding and fishing. Also Chennai lacks a private place where people who have passion for fishing can gather. Also most people in India are not aware of the concept / benefits of Private ponds.

 

  • A private pond will help the environment.
  • It brings lots of birds to the locality.
  • A community can be created for people who have passion / hobby for fishing.

I’ve collected some information to develop an artificial pond some day in my life. But for those who are interested to know more can go thru this file which gives more insights.

https://anandnataraj.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/ponds.pdf