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.

Blog · 23 Sep 2024

What is a toxic work culture?

What is a toxic work culture? A toxic work culture describes a company environment that perpetuates unhealthy working habits and conflicts among employees. Ineffective work practices, policies, or management styles can cause…

Vathani Ariyam 4 min
Blog · 18 Jul 2022

How do problem-solving skills help in a business?

How do problem-solving skills help in a business? What is a problem-solving skill? When you start to run a business, you could face a slow-moving company; in that…

Vathani Ariyam 4 min
Blog · 16 May 2022

*What stops you from accomplishing your dreams?

What stops you from accomplishing your dreams? We all have dreams, but most have pleasant dreams and stop there without action. That may be due to many reasons.…

Vathani Ariyam 4 min
Blog · 19 Apr 2022

What are growth strategies in business?

What are growth strategies in business? Every business faces the growth of competitors in their industry. currently, marketing a product has become difficult due to the development of…

Vathani Ariyam 4 min
Blog · 11 Apr 2022

How do you grow a small online business?

How do you grow a small online business? Let yourself know on the internet. Decide why do you want to be known on the internet? If you think…

Vathani Ariyam 4 min
Blog · 10 Mar 2022

Business partnership essentials

Business partnership essentials It is always good to have a partner; the main reason is collaboration. The benefits that you can get are. Share the funding Sharing your…

Vathani Ariyam 4 min
Blog · 07 Mar 2022

I want to know something from you.

I want to know something from you.  Let me answer this with a quote from 2000 years ago, Epictetus’s teacher.  He once said: “How long will you wait until…

Vathani Ariyam 4 min
Blog · 03 Mar 2022

How do you manage business relationships?

How do you manage business relationships? The business relationships could be with suppliers, customers, investors, government, and employees. Managing relationships with everyone connected to the company is essential;…

Vathani Ariyam 4 min
Blog · 28 Feb 2022

Are 60 years old too late to start a successful business?

Are 60 years old too late to start a successful business? If not, what be the best business to start? What made you think that you might be…

Vathani Ariyam 4 min
Blog · 14 Feb 2022

How to Create Online courses?

How to Create Online Courses? Now, online education is the best and cheapest way of learning, and you can learn from your home and any time that suits…

Vathani Ariyam 4 min