Upgrade your skills constantly to keep your job secure

Daily Updates on Career, Startups & Business 26 March 2019 Career [Signs that you are likely to lose your job and how to prevent it]( economictimes One of the biggest uncertainties in an employee’s life is triggered by two small words: “You’re fired!” With a family to support, bills to pay and EMI liabilities to take care of, the sudden truncation of income can let loose untold trauma. [When should you quit your job?]( livemint According to New York Times best-selling author Daniel Pink’s new book When, the first-year anniversary is when most people quit. The second most likely? Their second-year anniversary. Third? Their third-year anniversary. [Upgrade your skills constantly to keep your job secure]( economictimes Constant change and disruption in the market is affecting your employer’s business and your career. Both can evolve to face the challenges by upgrading capabilities. Since most employers prefer to upskill their existing workforce rather than hire new employees, your office is the best place to start your learning journey. Startups [When is a company considered a startup and what is angel tax?]( livemint Recently, the government relaxed several rules related to startups and levy of angel tax on funds raised by startups. According to the new rules, an entity will be considered a startup up to 10 years from the date of its incorporation and registration, up from the earlier duration of seven years. [Fintech startups at the receiving end of irate loan applicants]( economictimes f technology giant Microsoft was flummoxed by the flood of negative reviews last week for Microsoft Excel, driven by irate Indians venting their anger at washing powder Surf Excel because of a controversial advertisement, one group of Indian entrepreneurs could relate to the feeling. [Netmeds acquires health tech startup KiViHealth]( economictimes Netmeds announced on Monday that it would be acquiring health-tech startup KiViHealth in a cash and stock deal and said that it would invest close to $10 million to integrate and grow KIVI Healthcare Business Segment. Business [Jet Airways emergency loans get green signal]( timesofindia Minority lenders that are part of the consortium that has lent to Jet Airways have agreed to grant priority status to funding that would be provided by State Bank of India + (SBI) and Punjab National Bank (PNB). This will enable SBI and PNB to provide emergency funding to keep the airline afloat until a resolution plan is in place. [6 handy tools to run your business from home]( economictimes When you are the sole caretaker of a business venture that you have founded and are working on it from home, because of lack of manpower, the efficiency of the business may be hindered. These handy tools will simplify all the core tasks for you and up your business game. [JSW to enter steel furniture business]( economictimes JSW Group is entering the steel furniture business under the brand JSW Living, a venture that marks the induction of Tarini Jindal Handa into the group as the new entity’s managing director. The 35-year-old is the oldest daughter of JSW Group chairman Sajjan Jindal and brings with her expertise in design and marketing. Follow us on Don't want to receive Career related News and content? [Unsubscribe]( [⠀]