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basha asked: hi
Karunakaran: basha, hi
ponni: what kind of help, services r rendered by u?
Karunakaran: ponni, our activities can be classified into 4 groups. i call it as activity quadrilateral. one side of the quadrilateral is giving consultancy for entrepreneurs to start new units, giving them basic project reports, giving them consultatncy to get ISO certification or ISO 14000 certification.
Karunakaran: giving the state government inputs on thrust areas, organising seminars/ workshops on new technology
Karunakaran: reviving sick units thru a study and giving appropriate recommentdation, doing market survey , project appraisal.
Karunakaran: HR devt by organising training in various fields like IT, ITES, catering, fashion technology, gold appraisal , management like sales, marketing etc
Karunakaran: Guest78, there are plans to start new courses., SISI is bascially interested in starting courses with better employment potential or self-employment potential
Karunakaran: Any course that offers these two opportunities, we will start, guest78
RK: I wanted to start a small scale industry 10 years back, I made a survey of two industries, namely injection moulding and export garments, and was completely shocked and discouraged when I learnt that most of these units were running at a loss and were barely able to sustain themselves. Why is it so when they get so much by way of encouragement from the government?
Karunakaran: RK, we should understand management also plays very important role. if the units are not managed properly then they will certainly have such troubles. I am afraid your samples have been such units. There are other units which have been doing wonderfully well
ravi: Warm welcome to you Sir
Karunakaran: good evening to you, ravi
Karunakaran: raman, yes we would like you to do it. you can give the broad outline of the project and we can work out for you with special interest
sureshbabu.c: Dear Sir, I am a PG student (engg. design). I would like to start own business in field. plz tell me how SISI will help me?
Karunakaran: sureshbabu, you can come to SISI Chennai, discuss with us regarding the selection of any product or you can even start a consultancy organisation for this. SISI can give u the necesssary ideas
 Guest26: Is there any new development centre in NORTH.
Karunakaran: guest26, SISI has got its counterpart in every state - North or West , East or South. So u can approach the particular SISI in the state to get specific answers.
nithya: what are the finance and human resource problems that hinder the growth of small scale industries in general?
Karunakaran: nithya, finance resources do not hinder a good project. by good project I mean financailly and technically viable project. Human resource problems are mainly due to promoters without innovative projects
punith: I am a chemical engineering graduate and I am very much interested in starting up a new business that may or may not be related to chemical engineering. How can SISI help me make my dream come true?
Karunakaran: punith, you have to screen the projects available with us by coming to our library
jayagowri: Sir, I am an women enterprenuer, I have a browsing center at Avadi. Last year, I started computer education also. I'd like to register at SISI. What is the procedure I have to follow?
Karunakaran: jayagowri, SISI has got certain standard norms for recognising a computer centre as its franchise. You may get the details by writing to us.
Guest12: What are your hobbies Sir, I know u are a dynamic person
Karunakaran: guest12, my hobbies are Tamil and Sanskrit literature, swimming, giving lectures to patient audience.
k: Dear Sir, I have done my PGDCA from SISI Guindy. At the time of enrolment I have opted for self employment. Now I wish to start a BPO at a small level since I have experience in BPO for six months. I even have around 10 years of accounting exp. Pls help me.
Karunakaran: k, please welcome, I am proud of u. Walk into SISI and discuss with J R Devadas, Dy Director, Electronics for further details
jayagowri: what benefits I get if I register at SISI?
Karunakaran: jayagowri, if u are registered as a small scale industry, the Central Govt gives u reimbursement of 75 per cent of the cost for getting ISO 9000 certification for your unit or Rs 75000, whichever is less. U can get price preference up to 15 per cent over competitiors from large industries when you supply to the govt.
Karunakaran: jayagowri, u will also get assistance from our head office for exhibiting your products in international fairs where our office takes pavilion. Ur travel abroad for participation in such fairs to promote ur product will be reimbursed to the level of 90 per cent generally
Guest47: I am Sunder, physically challenged person. I want to know what kind of assistance u r giving.
Karunakaran: guest47, 50 per cent concession in all our training programmes
yuvaraj: Sir, pls tell me about notebooks manufacturing
Karunakaran: yuvaraj, there is a project in our library. Pl visit us
Jai: Sir, I finished B.Sc (Physics) last year. Is SISI offering any PG Diploma course related to Physics, so that I can get a job or become a entrepreneur after finshing the course.
Karunakaran: Jai, we dont give any PG in Physics, u can try bio-informatics
mathuram: I am a B.Tech graduate. Myself and my friends are planning to start a small concern to do database projects.What are the procedures to be followed to start an organisation. How to avail a loan?
Karunakaran: mathuram, you have to register these with local district industries centre, prepare a detailed project report
Karunakaran: (for this u can get guidance from SISI), DPR can fetch u financial assistance from banks, mathuram
 SHANKAR: Dear Mr. Karunakaran, I am Shankar from Dubai
Karunakaran: Shankar, hi.
Guest79: what are the projects model reports available on IT enabled services?
Karunakaran: Guest 79, we have got project report on call centre and BPO. We can develop specific projects on your need
jayagowri: Sir, what is the max amount of loan I will get and what is the interest amount?
Karunakaran: jayagowri, the sky's the limit., subject to your having good grounds for your project
a.g.sreedhar: To start a maintenance co., what kind help I can get from SISI?
Karunakaran: a.g.sreedhar, we can give u details about 18 steps for organising any enterprise. That advice can go a long way. Pl contact our librarian.
K.Mahalingam: I have been running a small scale unit for the maanufacture of Hand Made paper and Boards and I had the necessity to withdraw since there was no common marketing consortium for these products. I wish to suggest that SISI should come with an idea to start one such consortium with orders from the Govt. on not only boards but also the converted products like the FILES from the Govt. depts. This has potential to employ sizeable village level workers.
Karunakaran: K.Mahalingam, good suggestion. We'll try to work on that.
Guest58: Whom should I meet to get loan for STD/ISD phone booth and instruments?
Karunakaran: guest58, u can approach district industries centre for covering under PMRY scheme, subject to ur qualifying for the same.
sancheviraja: I am doing MDIT From SISI computer training Institute. My Question is, "What is the Future of MDIT Course and how is the Job Placement?" please reply to me.
Karunakaran: sancheviraja, u can hope for very good placement after the completion of the course. If u want to start ur own software centre, SISI can give u all the necessary advice.
VINOD: Iam a Final Year MCA student. I have seen an ad in ChennaiOnline of being a job creator, and I want to know how to do it, and if so, what would be the investment and the income I could get with respect to computer field? And finally, I am interested in Data Communications and Networking. Is it the right field to go ahead and if not, could you suggest other areas in computer field. Are there any courses available for networking in SISI? What are the fee details?
Karunakaran: vinod, u can go for the field chosen by u. Courses are available in SISI. Contact the counsellor in SISI computer centre and meet us in person for self-employment guidance
LAKSHMI VENKATASUBRAMANIAN: Hello Sir, Good Evening. Am a married person with a kid aged 1 year. Am a postgraduate in commerce and have work experience of about 5 years in customer support. We have infrastructure, Viz, Space of about 500 Sq.Ft., Finance to the extent of about Rs.50,000. Kindly advice suitably.
Karunakaran: Lakshmi, why don't u start a customer support centre as a small business activity?
Raja: Sir, good evening. I am a Mechanical engineer, working as a production engineer in a small company. I am not satisfied with my job and salary. What shall I do to get a good job?
Karunakaran: Raja, good evening. To get a good job, why don't u start an industry urself and create job opportunities for others?
R: My name is R.S.Kumar. I am a qualified chemical engineer from Annamalai university and have 20 years of working experience in the field of polymer pipes and allied products. I have worked in a MNC and am presently employed in Coimbatore. I have good management experiences and am presently the COO. I would like to stay with my family which is stationed at Madras. Is there any way that I can find a job such that I get stationed at Chennai with my expected salary?
Karunakaran: Dear R.S.Kumar, you can be ur own master if u start ur own venture. U can meet Mr Panickassery, Dy Director, Branch, SISI, Coimbatore, Patel road., Ram
Nagar.
punith: I really mean it sir. May I know what will be the most ideal unit to start with?
Karunakaran: punith, there is no single most ideal unit. I would suggest u to choose one of the following -- agro-based consumer product, biotechnology, service sector, IT.
sakthi: Sir, I am in IT field. I'd like to start a new venture in IT or IT enabled services. What guidance can SISI provide in this regard?
Karunakaran: sakthi, we can give inputs for preparing a bankable project report, wherefrom u have to actually start.
jayagowri: how to register at SSI? How much will it cost?
Karunakaran: jayagowri, there is online registration. pay Rs 50 and u can get ur registration within minutes at our office
punith: what should one possess to start a new venture in business?
Karunakaran: punith, capacity to take calculated risks.
 raji: what are the various fields in management consulting?
Karunakaran: raji, recruitment and training, marketing, HR consultancy, project consultancy, finance etc
punith: Will it be ideal to start a chemical engineering related unit in today's scenario?
Karunakaran: punith, it all depends on ur marketing ability
Guest58: can you tell me more about your ad in hindu paper.
Karunakaran: guest58, which ad are u referring to? Cos we give plenty of ads on various items
SHYAM: what are the action plans you are having in IT - Small Industries Service Institute
Karunakaran: shyam, creating good human resource for SISI in the field, increasing use of IT in SISI
Karunakaran: concentrating on IT enabled services, shyam
punith: if I am going for a lathe related field, how much investment should be made from my part sir?
Karunakaran: punith, if u are going to start a machine shop, i wd suggest u to go for CNC machines. anywhere around Rs 1 crore may be needed
Guest49: Is it advisable to make or manufacture product in today's market, kindly advise me Sir - from bochon
Karunakaran: guest49, yes food, herbal and agro products and biotech are advisable
saravana: Dear Sir, I am interested in CNC but I study only 8th. ur idea about that ?
Karunakaran: saravana, come to SISI. We'll train u.
raji: Does SISI offer any course in management consulting?
Karunakaran: raji, yes plenty. PG diploma in business management, sales and marketing, executive secretaryship, air ticketing and travel management and many law management courses are also available
yuvaraj: Sir, is there any loan available for opening a footmart?
Karunakaran: yuvaraj, loans are available for any type of industry, provided u have a technically and financially viable project
Raja: is there any course with employment security in SISI for a Engineering graduate??
Karunakaran: Raja, best security is ur efficiency. We train u to become efficient and so employable with security.
punith: I am very much eager in starting up my own unit (field no matter). But I don't know the exact procedures and there is no one to guide me regarding this. If I come to SISI what kind of assistance can i expect? Whom to meet? timings pls.
Karunakaran: punith, all assistance and advice available in SISI. Walk in to meet the front office executive. Timings 9.30 to 5.30 on working days. Check up over phone
Guest47: Hello Sir, I'm doing engg grad in CSE. r u have any networking course?
Karunakaran: guest47, we've networking course, u can apporach the nearest SISI centre
SHYAM: I am Shyam studying in SISI and I want to know abt the bioinformatics course
Karunakaran: shyam, bioinformatics course is available as a six-month course. contact the counsellor for more details
Krishna: Will SISI will recognize a software training institute and software development center?
Karunakaran: Krishna, why not?
rama: Wat course will help me move abroad in a short time? I am an enggr. exp. in marketing
Karunakaran: rama, how short?
Guest: What training programmes do SISI offer? I am Arun.
Karunakaran: Guest, all courses offered as skill devt are there for u. Choose the one u are interested in
Karunakaran: guest, all the programmes have been explained in detail to earlier questions. Feel free to come to SISI. Or visit
www.sisi-chennai.com
Guest88: I had visited yr library but I did not get the project I wanted
Karunakaran: guest88, what is the project u wanted?
Guest52: Sir I am interested to take up course on international trade management, why are you not offering such a course?
Karunakaran: guest52, there is already export-import management course. That will serve ur purpose.
 anand: Sir, I'm doing 6th sem CSE. I want to become a system admin. How can I utilise SISI?
Karunakaran: anand, u can come for discussion with us.
SHYAM: Sir, I have done B.Sc Maths and studied PGDSTCS, I want to know more about it. What sort of help will you give?
Karunakaran: shyam, what is PGDSTCS?
sakthi: Sir, do you have any relations with niir.org ? They are also providing various project reports
Karunakaran: sakthi, both of us are entrepreneurs by giving project reports, that is the relation.
Guest88: Dairy farming latest is not available in yr library Sir
Karunakaran: Please give ur full address and communicate to us, guest88
Karunakaran: guest88, we will get it for u from other SISI centres.
SHANKAR: I wish to start a machine shop and structural fabrication shop of my own? Now I am in Dubai and I wish to settle down in India-Chennai. Please let me know how to avail a loan. Basically I am mechanical engineer
Karunakaran: shankar, any good project can fetch u a loan. Pl prepare a detailed project report. U can get guidelines for this from SISI publication costing Rs 50.
punith: Whom should I contact when I'm coming to SISI?
Karunakaran: punith, pl contact the front office.
Guest67: Will I get any subsidy from SISI in starting an industry, as I belong to sheduled caste?
Karunakaran: guest67, there are depts under State Govt who can help u
Krishna: Sir, I have a project report to start a BPO company on various grounds. Will the SISI will help us?
Karunakaran: Krishna, pl come with the project, discuss.
sakthi: Sir, please tell us what are the emerging business opportunities in all fields. Do you have any latest study report on that?
Karunakaran: sakthi, biotechnology, agro and herbal and IT enabled. U can refer to our library,
sakthi.
karthick: Sir, do u provide printer servicing training ??
Karunakaran: karthick, presently we do not. We will introduce in due course.
srinivas: I need to start paper cup product. Will it seem sucessful? I live in Tirunelveli
Karunakaran: srinivas, it will be successful. It is eco-friendly, go ahead
punith: It's a great pleasure for me to have a chat like this. Definitely by next Friday, I will be making up my way to SISI. Thank u Sir!!!!!
Karunakaran: punith, u're most welcome
Guest80: Sir, kindly suggest whether it is better to be employed with an MNC earning Rs.40000 p.m. even if I am not happy - can I risk starting a business? If so, please advise me on these grounds.
Karunakaran: guest80, the entrepreneur in u should be verified. Why don't u come for a counselling session with us?
pvk: Does s/w has its own value? If so, which s/w has lot of openings nowadays?
Karunakaran: pvk, software continues to rule. The exact software rulling can be discussed with our experts when u come over
Guest: T.V.Sara here, dear Sir, I want to become an Entrepreneur in IT training. Give me details regarding the Franchise and other prossibilities through SISI.
Karunakaran: Sara, for IT training there are set norms. Pl contact JR Devadas, Dy Director. Apply if u satisfy the norms.
k: Dear Sir, Where and whom to approach for loans for starting a BPO, which I had asked in my earlier question? I have got necessary expertise but I need a project report and a loan to start with sir. pls guide me.
Karunakaran: k, project report can be written with the assistance of SISI on the basis of payment. Then with the DPR, u can aproach nearby nationalised bank
Guest: Sir I am Moloy Sen here and I just want to know whether you have any course related to export-import management or cargo management.
Karunakaran: Moloy, such courses are already going on. U can log into our website for details
Raga: Hi Sir, I wanna ask u a simple question. r u satisfied with the position u r in, right now ?
Karunakaran: Raga, I am very much satisfied. Gives an opportunity to chat with u.
Guest57: Hello! Good Evening Sir. Do you provide any escort service for entrepreneurs to start SSIs?
Karunakaran: guest57, yes, we do. 'Hand holding' possible provided u dont miss us, guest57
Raga: Is SISI is a direct government concern or is it an aided one?
Karunakaran: Raga, it is a direct Govt. dept.
srinivas: Sire, will it be suitable to start a leather tanning industry at this juncture?
Karunakaran: srinivas, I would not advise.
rama_rao: thanks to chennaionline for giving this opportunity ..hello sir, i am shyam sunder ex-student of your center, Guindy. S/w classes are especially very good up to my knowledge. Only, getting certificate is delayed and books are not issued in specified time, that is, after completion of module only they are giving. Kindly sort this out.
Karunakaran: ramarao, thank u for bringing to my notice. I will do my best to rectify this.
Guest47: Sir, is the PGDBM course conducted by you recognised and do you have campus recruitments?
Karunakaran: guest47, what do u mean by recognition? Sometimes, campus interviews are held, but not regularly. Placement assistance is provided. Attempts are being made to make placements.
Karthik: Sir, I am a BE ECE graduate, I am also doing a Mainframe course, I have also a 1 year diploma in computer software, What sort of self emploment would you suggest? What will the investment be?
Karunakaran: Karthik, a software industry. Data processing investment will be exactly on the market on which u want to cater. Let us have a detailed discussion on this
SHYAM: What is the difference between tally graduate course which is conducted by private institutes and doing tally in SISI?
Karunakaran: shyam, SISI has got the pulse of small scale industries. It gives a certificate of the govt dept.
thagee: Sir. I would like to set up a training centre in management at Chennai. Will you support with SISI certification?
Karunakaran: thagee, we have to first know the infrstructure and human resourse. Pl give us the details.
 Guest47: Personnel management is the area in which I am interested, do you have any such relevant course?
Karunakaran: guest47, yes there are, pl contact us
Guest52: I am a civil engr with 25 years experience in building const. Now as the industry is stangulated by CMDA the progress is sluggish. I am looking for alt openings. Will you sugest some good line?
Karunakaran: guest52, it depends on ur aptitude. Food industry can be tried.
jai19: Are there any special benefits for women enterpreneurs?
Karunakaran: jai19, there are schemes in state govt and mahila udyam scheme.
learner: What will be the essence of your message today, Sir?
Karunakaran: learner, please have a good project to be self-employed.
solker: Helloooo sir, I am so happy to meet u, I am RAGU of Solker Industries Limited. I owe my being an entrepreneur to ur kind and encouraging words in 1983
solker: i am so happy to meet u Mr.VSK
Karunakaran: solker, I am also elated at ur response. I hope ur response kindles confidence in many more, to use SISI as u have done.
V: You have simply revolutionised the SISI by making it hyper active with introduction of various Job oriented courses to the society. How did you achieve this and how you were inspired?
Karunakaran: V, thank you. It is all due to the encouragement and best wishes of friends like you.
rama_rao: Is there any opening for non-destructive testing?
Karunakaran: ramarao, yes. u can influence associations to start their own testing lab, 50 per cent can be got.
solker: how do u find starting a tourism business?
Karunakaran: solker, should be good.
Guest5: what are the benefits of the govt certificates that you are providing - can it be registered with the employment exchange?
Karunakaran: guest5, employment exchanges register courses with duration exceeding six months.
Guest5: the computers do not have any quality in your center Sir, I have already done a course there, why don't you take some initiative to replace the computers?
Karunakaran: guest5, we are on the job. Thank you for bringing it to our notice.
surendar: I did my MBA. I need loan to do export
Karunakaran: surender, u have to prepare a DPR. Come, we will assist u.
nithya: What are the problems faced by the small scale industries in India?
Karunakaran: nithya, presently, lack of scale, costly finance, lack of innovation on the part of entrepreneurs.
j: Sir, please advice briefly for graduates like us
Karunakaran: J, yes, be self-employed. the sky is ur limit
nithya: it is gr8 to talk to you sir.
Karunakaran: nithya, thank u. It's great to talk to you too.
Guest24: You claim the courses at your institute to be job oriented- what are the placement records of your concern?
Karunakaran: guest24, they are very good.
SHYAM: is there any courses on mettallergical based in sisi
Karunakaran: Shyam, yes there are. Pl contact T P Vijayakumar, Small Industries Promotion Officer,
Guindy.
Guest24: Sir, what do you mean by food industry? Are you suggesting food processing or hotels?
Karunakaran: guest24, I am suggesting food processing.
Guest24: Sir, thank you for taking a positive interests towards replacing of the computers. The mouse especially doesn't work at all.
Krishna: It was great to chat with you. Meet you in person.
 Karunakaran: Dear friends, thank you for the whelming response. I wish I could continue but prior commitment to other programmes doesn't permit me this pleasure. Bear with me, we will meet and chat soon.
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