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.

Business advice & tips · 07 Jul 2022

How can I start a business without fear?

*How can I start a business without fear? I have a business plan, education, and resources. How do I overcome this fear? The most important thing is to…

Vathani Ariyam 4 min
Business advice & tips · 23 Jun 2022

How to defeat the business competition?

How to defeat the business competition? When running a business, you must check your competitors to learn how they run their businesses. If you run an offline business,…

Vathani Ariyam 4 min
Business advice & tips · 13 Jun 2022

How does owning a business affects personal life?

How does owning a business affects personal life? Currently, owning a business is not that easy as the business world is competitive. So, it would help if you…

Vathani Ariyam 4 min
Business advice & tips · 02 Jun 2022

Why is it essential for a business to think beyond profit?

Why is it essential for a business to think beyond profit? There is no doubt when you run a business, profit comes to anyone’s mind first, but it…

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
Business advice & tips · 10 May 2022

How do you grow an online business with no funds?

*How to grow an online business with no funds? One of the main issues that any small business has is a lack of capital. You can set up…

Vathani Ariyam 4 min
Business advice & tips · 09 May 2022

Can I start a business with no money?

Can I start a business with no money? I have been an internet marketer for the last six years, and before that, I worked as an accountant for…

Vathani Ariyam 4 min
Business advice & tips · 02 May 2022

What is the advantage of getting your work validated?

*What is the advantage of getting your work validated? Why is validation important? Validation is essential to know the accuracy and clarity of your work; without verification, you…

Vathani Ariyam 4 min
Business advice & tips · 25 Apr 2022

Success is when the business runs itself

Success is when the business runs itself What does it mean by business run itself? Many entrepreneurs concentrate on making a profit, building an extensive customer base, and…

Vathani Ariyam 4 min
Business advice & tips · 22 Apr 2022

Closing the charity

Closing the charity What are the reasons to complete a charity? 1. A merger with another charity.  2. The original purpose has been met or no longer exists.…

Vathani Ariyam 4 min