Category: Cogzidel

Name Cogzidel is one year old…


Today morning when I opened my mailbox came across this email from bala. Really can’t believe how time runs and last year same time all I had was the support from people like Major, Bala, Boopathi, Senthil & Bala Krishnan. That was the biggest capital I had and have. Last one year has been really cherishing and enjoyable.

Dear Cogzians,

This day (6th August) of last year, was a memorable day in the history of Cogzidel. That’s when the name “Cogzidel” was discovered.

After having a stomach-full of tasty meal served by Major’s mom at his home, the team of people consisting of me, Anand, Major, Balasubramanian and Boopathi, started looking for a suitable name for our company.

Happened to scan through many names and finally, selected “Cogidel”.

Anand suggested to insert “Z” in the middle as it would create an attraction – and that’s the name we got as “Cogzidel”.

Meaning: Cog zi del

Cog – someone who does important and routine function
Del – indicating prompt delivery

And today, a year is over since then and we realise how time runs so fast.

We are happy about what we are today and I’m sure next year same day, we will be in far more better shape and heights.

Work with great spirit and make it happen !!

Regards,
Bala
CFO,
www.cogzidel.com
www.cogzidel.in

Cogzidel CFO gives a speech on Budget 09 – 10


Kizhakku Pathipagam, in association with Fundsindia.com, conducts a weekly workshop on Personal Finance. Topic for the last session was about impact of Union Budget on Personal Finance.

Last week our CFO Mr.Bala Murugan was invited to clarify the queries of invitees. There were around 30 people who attended the event. Unfortunately I didn’t make it to the workshop as I was in Madurai.

For me and for all who are unable to make it for the workshop organizers have uploaded the podcast of the whole session.

Free IT Returns filing


Yes it is Income Tax returns filing season and I thought I can offer some bonanza for my Readers. After discussing with my CFO Mr.Bala Murugan we have decided to waive 100% of our professional fee on IT (Income Tax) returns filing. All you have to pay is just the processing fee of Rs.100/- only.

Also this offer is available only for first 50 applicants. So, all you have to do is to post your Name as comment and shoot an email to bala@cogzidel.com specifying your name specified in the comment.

Unfortunately our services are available only for Chennai for the moment. If you are not from Chennai you can help your friends in Chennai by passing this information.

Hurry up offer valid only till July 15, 2009.

*Conditions Apply

1.)   * Applicable for Chennai Residents only.
2.)   * Applicable only for individuals.
3.)   * Offer is only on professional charges, processing charges apply.
4.)   * Cogzidel deserves the right to reject/disqualify any applicant.
5.)   * Offer valid till July 15, 2009.

Beatz is back!!


Cogzidel’s successful product Beatz is back after fighting legal battle from itz competitor who claimed we stole their code. We collected lots of evidence to prove our hard intellectual work where in we have spent a lot of time & money for this product.

Here is an update of what has happened 

  • On 20th of May our competitor got a Stay Order from Madras High Court claiming we have stolen there code and launched it as Beatz.
  • A temporary injunction was given till 10th June.
  •  We received a notice from competitor’s attorney on 23rd May and we brought down Beatz the same day.
  • Then we collected all evidence proving our credentials for next one week.
  • We were unable to act as Madras High Court was on summer vacation till 8th June.
  • Then sent a counter to our competitor’s attorney’s for all their allegations.
  • We were expecting them to bring the case on 10th June the day injunction expires. But they didn’t open the case and automatically the injunction got broken.
  • We took a week to fix all the bugs reported by clients and today we Re-launched Beatz.

Still I’m waiting for the judgment copy to reach me after which I’ll post all the evidence we collected as a separate blog.

I must thank all our esteemed clients for their valuable support, our staff who worked day and night to collect all the evidence to prove our credentials, my attorney’s particularly my attorney friend Mr.Samson and my family who stood with me.

Raising capital for Cogzidel


For last 2 months we are working on raising capital for expansion and to provide 360 degree web solutions. We presented our Business Plan to many VC’s the common reply we got was our Business Model was fragmented and VC’s never invest in fragmented business even if it is promising.

We were advised by them to go for Angels or Private Equity investors. So now we are looking for Angels or PE’s. So, if anyone of you or your friends are looking to invest in some company kindly ping me we will present our business plan.

Cogzidel Technologies Attrition Report


Just received the attrition report from my HR and now it is time to do post mortem. Must review why February had almost 19% attrition…

 

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Silicon India Startup City’s Experience


Personally I must say Startup City event is a success. It is a win-win proposition for visitors and also for companies who booked for a stall. Regarding VC pitch I don’t think it is a success because for CEO – VC breakfast & lunch organizers promised 2 VC’s per table but I didn’t see much VC’s sitting there and also for presentation there were eight rooms where in they have sent 4 VC’s per room and in our case there were 4 VC’s but only three companies because two VC’s representing the same company.

 

Organizers were grateful enough to allow us to present CCS in the stall and give presentation about CT to VC’s. But I’m not happy with the way I gave the presentation. I know I must go a log way when it comes to public speeches.

 

These are some synopsis of the day.

 

  • Reached the venue by 8.30 AM
  • Missed VC – CEO breakfast.
  • Was in stall explain our services to the visitors
  • Met some twitter mates and friends.
  • Networked with fellow stall owners
  • Networked with some visitors who wanted to create a long term relationship.
  • Went to CEO – VC lunch and found no VC’s fortunate to have Satya of LeadSimplified for company.
  • Then presented about CT for VC pitch by 2 o clock.
  • Then I went and crashed to sleep in the car as I didn’t sleep the whole night. Courtesy to Bangalore weather coz sleeping inside a car is impossible in Chennai.
  • Then folks came back by 6.30 PM
  • We went to Aditi Residency in Arekere for dinner.
  • I ate like a mad guy as I’ve that hungry.
  • In fact I ate 80% of the starters.
  • Then we all came home and crashed to sleep immediately.

 

Over all it was a fulfilling day where in we spoke to 100’s visitors and many showed interest in our service. We distributed 1000+ brouchers and collected 200+ business cards. We did our bit of work and must see how far it converts to business.

Cogzidel’s presentation for Startup City 2009


Slides For Silicon India Startup City 2009

This is the presentation I gave to the VC’s and visitors of Silicon India Startup City event. I’ll talk about that experience in a separate blog. I wanted to talk about this slide.

 

First I must thank my CFO Mr.Bala Murugan to do this wonderful presentation with a small piece of information which I gave him. I didn’t even take time to correct this slide. The first I reviewed this slide was 6 hours before giving the presentation.

 

I wanted to talk more about CogzidelTemplates.Com business model it covered more about Cogzidel Technologies. Will share you how I made up with the presentation in my blog where I’ll be posting my experience about the event.

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