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 · 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
Blog · 03 Feb 2022

The main reason I started my business

The main reason I started my business I hope you ask me about my reason for starting a business; if I tell you the truth, I did not…

Vathani Ariyam 4 min
Blog · 31 Jan 2022

How is creativity helpful in business and career?

How is creativity helpful in business and career? Creativity means you have to be imaginative to create something and be innovative too; it is typical for companies to…

Vathani Ariyam 4 min
Blog · 28 Jan 2022

What is a business plan?

What is a business plan? A business plan shows the direction in detail of a company and how it can achieve its goals as a new business. A…

Vathani Ariyam 4 min
Blog · 24 Jan 2022

What is the thriving source of marketing your business?

*What is the thriving source of marketing your business? Marketing sources depend on the business, their many marketing methods out there, therefore we have to select what is…

Vathani Ariyam 4 min
Business advice & tips · 21 Jan 2022

What made me fall in love with business?

What made me fall in Love with Business?Why don’t you like to start your own business? I know that some people out there love to own a business,…

Vathani Ariyam 4 min
Business advice & tips · 11 Jan 2022

What are the pre-launch marketing strategies?

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

Vathani Ariyam 4 min
Blog · 27 Dec 2021

How to sell on eBay?

How to sell on eBay? eBay is the best marketplace that helps you make money by selling unwanted items around your house and creating an extra income for…

Vathani Ariyam 4 min