While all business owners understand the importance of sound financial management, many still don’t really know the complete role and responsibilities of their main financial employee – the bookkeeper.

Further confusion is added because many people use the words accountant and bookkeeper interchangeably, even though they are two completely different job profiles.

So let’s first start with understanding the difference between an Accountant and BookkeeperBookkeeping is one part of the accounting process.

Hence, an accountant is a financial expert whose main job is to advise the business owner or directors regarding all financial matters.

A bookkeeper works under an accountant and is a financial data-entry professional whose main job is to present the accountant with correct and updated records. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1584979214.522924/What-Do-Bookkeepers-Do??ref=audio_experience

The growth of e-commerce websites in India enabled startups dealing in logistics to scale up their logistics business and tap into other areas along with the help of technology.

First FlightFounder: O. P. SabooLocation: Goregaon, MumbaiYear Founded: 1988First Flight Logo | Logistics Startups in IndiaPriority courier, e-commerce logistics, air cargo, train cargo are the services provided by the first flight.

LocusFounders: Nishith Rastogi and Geet GargYear Founded: 2015Locus Logo | Logistics Startup in IndiaFounded in 2015, Locus is a machine learning startup focused on simplifying logistics.

Also read: List of successful startups in MumbaiSo, this was a list of top logistic companies in India.

Hope this list of logistic business will help you to know how to start logistics business in India. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1584977407.1601946/List-of-Top-Logistics-Startups-in-India?ref=audio_experience

Venture capital firm Matrix Partners India has thus come out with an elaborate guide for the startup community on the difficult choices to make.

This was based on the firm’s call with Harry Man, managing director at Matrix Partners China for its portfolio founders.

Third and the last scenario is when “India is the world’s pariah.”U-shaped RecoveryThis is the current situation India is in and the most positive situation of the three scenarios explained.

In India, startups are currently focussing on core assets.

“More than 60% of shops may be open but business is 20-30% of peak demand because consumers are still not ready to risk entering crowded spaces,” according to Matrix Partners. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1584975604.9497912/Matrix-Partners-Shares-Lessons-For-Startups-Amid-Coronavirus-Outbreak?ref=audio_experience

Lilium, a Munich, Germany-based air taxi maker, raised $240m in Series C funding.

The company intends to use the funds for further development of the Lilium Jet as well as underpinning preparations for serial production in its newly-completed manufacturing facilities.

Co-founded in 2015 by Daniel Wiegand (CEO), Sebastian Born, Matthias Meiner and Patrick Nathen, Lilium is an aviation company developing an emissions-free regional air mobility service.

It has designed and prototyped the Lilium Jet, a brand-new type of aircraft that will deliver regional journeys with zero operating emissions.

As well as designing and manufacturing the Lilium Jet, the company plans to operate a regional air mobility service as early as 2025 in several regions around the world. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1584973909.58661/Lilium-Raises-$240M-in-Series-C-Funding?ref=audio_experience

Join ZKW’s Partnership Program Drive Light & Sight Edition 2020 to collaborate with the industry leader & further develop your technology!

ZKW Group is the specialist for innovative, premium lighting systems and electronics.

As a global systems supplier, the group is one of the world’s leading strategic partners to the automotive industry.

To make sensor technology safer, the industry leader is looking to collaborate with innovative startups & already established companies on enhancing the accuracy of sensor data at all times.

In this context, increasing the accuracy of sensor data through light is especially important to make autonomous driving a reality. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1584972006.9584975/Global-Systems-Supplier-ZKW-Group-Seeks-Innovative-Sensor-Solutions?ref=audio_experience

By choosing the best platform to sell online, your business can achieve new levels of success with relative ease.

Best Platforms to Sell OnlineThe key to all these is to find an e-commerce website builder or platform that lets you build, customize, and run an online store.

Big CartelBigCartel is another e-commerce platform which lets you sell online and is best suited to selling one-off and individual products.

SelzSelz mostly caters to small businesses and startups who want to sell digital, physical, or service products online.

A good e-commerce platform will let your online shop sell online without limitations. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1584970211.1410909/What-is-the-Best-Platform-to-Sell-Products-Online??ref=audio_experience

We interviewed Awfis owner Mr. Amit Ramani to learn more that the coworking industry in India and the successful startup journey of Awfis.

Awfis also offers a Virtual Office solution that helps you create a professional image for your business without booking an actual physical space.

Awfis LogoFounders of Awfis and teamMr. Amit Ramani is the founder and CEO of Awfis.

Awfis’ success mantra of providing ‘Value driven services for Value focused companies’ has enabled it to spearhead the growth of this sector in India and made Awfis synonymous to co-working.

quotes Awfis founder Amit Ramani | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1584968406.7285082/Awfis-Success-Story--Best-and-Affordable-co-working-spaces,-Virtual-office-in-India?ref=audio_experience

The Karnataka government on Monday said anyone who violates quarantine restrictions can be booked under provisions of the Indian Penal Code, which provides for imprisonment up to six months and fine.

Earlier speaking to reporters, Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa said it has been decided to notify quarantined houses with public notice.

According to officials, the home quarantine stamped people should remain at home, the default period being 14 days.

Six new COVID-19 cases were confirmed in Karnataka on Sunday, taking the total number to 26 -- the highest number of positive cases in a single day in the state.

The Karnataka government has announced the shutdown of all commercial activities barring essential services in nine districts, where COVID-19 cases have been reported, till March 31. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1584966606.4413238/Coronavirus:-Quarantine-restrictions-violators-may-face-6-months-prison-in-Karnataka?ref=audio_experience

Viveo Health, a Tallinn, Estonia-based healthtech company, raised €2m in funding.

Backers included Ain Hanschmidt and Anders Anderson.

The company intends to use the funds to continue to expand operations and its business reach.

Founded in 2018 by Raul Källo, CEO, Viveo Health provides employers with a telemedicine platform that allows their employees to eliminate the obstacles on the way to a quick diagnosis and services for their employees via video appointments and e-prescriptions.

The company currently operates a network of over 5.000 medical professionals. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1584964808.8752446/Viveo-Health-Raises-€2M-in-Funding?ref=audio_experience

Club Employés, a Lyon, France-based employee benefits company, raised €1.5m in funding.

Backers included Angelor and Bpifrance.

The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its marketing and development efforts.

Co-founded by Romain Rostagnat and Pierre-Thomas Lebatteux, Club Employés provides a subscription based corporate benefits platform offering hundreds of products and services to employees of approximately 500 French companies.Employees can benefit from promotions ranging from fashion to beauty, including travel, culture, press, sport and wine products.

The platform also offers 24/7 onmichannel support. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1584963008.0286484/Club-Employés-Raises-€1.5M-in-Funding?ref=audio_experience