Entrepreneurship & D2C
no exam, no ceiling, no safety net
- Remote
- Varies
- Qualification
- Typically Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) or Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com).
What the work involves
Day to day
Building a consumer brand and selling directly - product, sourcing, pricing, marketing, fulfilment and customer service. Early on you do all of it personally.
Who this suits
Fit
People with high risk tolerance who would rather own the outcome than the salary. Online marketplaces and payments infrastructure have lowered the cost of starting considerably.
The honest reality
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Most consumer brands do not reach sustainable profit. Customer acquisition costs rise as soon as something works, and competitors copy quickly. Working capital tied up in inventory is the most common way these businesses fail. Plan for no income for a considerable period.
How you get there
Step by step
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2 years Step 1Finish school
Class 12 with Commerce, or any stream
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3 years Step 2Qualify
Complete B.Com or BBA, and add a professional qualification.
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Step 3Enter the field
Typical first position: Entrepreneurship & D2C.
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Step 4Build and specialise Optional
Move into management, or add a professional qualification.
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You are hereEntrepreneurship & D2C
Everything above leads here. The steps marked optional can be skipped or taken later — they change how fast you arrive, not whether you can.
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