Business advice & writing since 2015

Notes from thirty-five years
in business.

Short, honest essays on running a business, surviving early years, raising prices, hiring people, and protecting your peace of mind. Written by Vathani Ariyam, updated weekly.

Uncategorized · 04 May 2026

Survey Form Completion

Survey Request  I request you complete the survey for my upcoming online course, “Encounters in Developing Corporate Credit.” Please click the link below to open the Google Form.…

Vathani Ariyam 4 min
Uncategorized · 12 Feb 2026

Financial Coaching

Financial coaching is a personalized, results-driven approach to helping individuals and entrepreneurs take control of their money with clarity and confidence. Through practical budgeting, effective debt management, and…

Vathani Ariyam 4 min
Entrepreneurship · 04 Feb 2025

The life of a female entrepreneur?

The life of a female entrepreneur? Female entrepreneurs own or run a new business, have registered a new company, or seek growth capital.The challenges women in business meet…

Vathani Ariyam 4 min
Uncategorized · 29 Jan 2025

Transform Your Passion into Profit: Build Your Home-Based Coaching Business

Transform Your Passion into Profit: Build Your Home-Based Coaching Business Date: February 28th, 2025Time: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM (BST)Location: Online Webinar Are you passionate about helping others…

Vathani Ariyam 4 min
Passive Income · 23 Jan 2025

Virtually Passive Monthly Income by Uploading Docs to Amazon

Virtually Passive Monthly Income by Uploading Docs to AmazonI want to bring to your attention that creating information products like eBooks, online courses, video, and audio, the most…

Vathani Ariyam 4 min
Uncategorized · 21 Jan 2025

Working From Home Can Be Lonely – But Doesn’t Have to Be

*Working From Home Can Be Lonely – But Doesn’t Have to BeWorking from home can sometimes be incredibly isolating and lonely despite the perks. But this doesn’t have…

Vathani Ariyam 4 min
Entrepreneurship · 15 Jan 2025

Subject: Helping Aspiring Entrepreneurs Achieve Their Dreams

Subject: Helping Aspiring Entrepreneurs Achieve Their DreamsDear,I hope this message finds you well!After over 35 years of experience in the accounting industry, during which I guided countless clients…

Vathani Ariyam 4 min
Webinar · 09 Jan 2025

Reminder to the Personal Finance Webinar – January 10, 2025

Reminder to the Personal Finance Webinar – January 10, 2025Hi.Reminder: Don’t miss the webinar on Personal Finance!📅 Date: 10th January🕗 Time: 8:00 PM GMTMake sure to prepare any…

Vathani Ariyam 4 min
Market Research · 02 Jan 2025

What are the pre-launch marketing strategies?

What are the pre-launch marketing strategies?How to pre-sell your work?Wouldn’t it be great if people bought your product before it existed? What motivates you to do more complex…

Vathani Ariyam 4 min
Pre-sell courses · 29 Dec 2024

The Path to Personal Growth: A Journey of Self-Discovery

The Path to Personal Growth: A Journey of Self-DiscoveryPersonal DevelopmentEnroll Today Enroll Today I am Vathani Ariyam, the Director of Sat Business Academy. I have been an accountant…

Vathani Ariyam 4 min