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 · 27 May 2024

How do you deal with negative feedback?

How do you deal with negative feedback? When you run a business, you will get feedback that might be either positive or negative. You might think and get…

Vathani Ariyam 4 min
Uncategorized · 25 May 2024

How did venturing outside a safe place change me?

How did venturing outside a safe place change me?  We as a whole will, often, get stuck. We begin to say no to new things, which can prompt…

Vathani Ariyam 4 min
Bookkeeping · 21 May 2024

Legal Practice Management for Modern Firms

Each month, take some time to reconcile your budget compared to your reality, making changes that benefit your bottom line. Finally, we’ll go over some common financial mistakes…

Vathani Ariyam 4 min
Uncategorized · 02 May 2024

What is the best way to control my mind and focus on my goal?

What is the best way to control my mind and focus on my goal?  The best way to think positively is to control your mind, remind yourself about…

Vathani Ariyam 4 min
Uncategorized · 29 Apr 2024

What is a stressful situation in a growing business?

What is a stressful situation in a growing business? If you are a business person who sets up your own business, it seems to be growing, but certainly…

Vathani Ariyam 4 min
Uncategorized · 21 Apr 2024

Which is better for a business, either bootstrapping or funding?

Which is better for a business, either bootstrapping or funding? Bootstrapping a business has independence, and you make your own decisions when you start a business; we know…

Vathani Ariyam 4 min
Bookkeeping · 16 Apr 2024

Restaurant Profit & Loss Statement: P&L Restaurant Planning

And when you do, you can reap the many benefits of finance-driven business decisions. Here is an additional list of the most common business transactions and the journal…

Vathani Ariyam 4 min
Uncategorized · 09 Apr 2024

What are the best strategies to market your product?

What are the best strategies to market your product? Numerous marketing strategies can help grow a business, and the effectiveness of each design can vary depending on the…

Vathani Ariyam 4 min
Uncategorized · 03 Apr 2024

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*Join Our Exclusive Business Plan Writing Coaching Session! Are you eager to take your entrepreneurial aspirations to the next level? Do you dream of launching a successful business…

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Uncategorized · 31 Mar 2024

Two important things in life

Two important things in life What are the two essential things in life? I would say health and wealth are the two most important. No one can afford…

Vathani Ariyam 4 min