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 · 05 Jul 2021

Why is money essential for us?

Why is money essential for us? We all know that money is an essential asset for anyone to live without any problems, but we have to think of…

Vathani Ariyam 4 min
Positive thinking · 28 Jun 2021

What are the obstacles for some to mix around?

What are the obstacles for some to mix around? Some of us are busy working or looking after the family hardly have time to mix around. People in…

Vathani Ariyam 4 min
Positive thinking · 21 Jun 2021

Why do some people learn personal finances too late in life?

Why do some people learn personal finances too late in life?  Personal finance covers all areas of income, expenditure, savings, and investments, and how do you protect your…

Vathani Ariyam 4 min
Positive thinking · 31 May 2021

Why do people think knowledge is power?

Why do people think knowledge is power? Most of us like to learn new things all the time because we are aware that gaining knowledge gives us power,…

Vathani Ariyam 4 min
Positive thinking · 24 May 2021

How do I spend my time in the best way?

How do I spend my time in the best way? Let me show how I spend my time daily. As soon as I wake up in the morning,…

Vathani Ariyam 4 min
Positive thinking · 17 May 2021

Do you expect other’s help when down in life?

Do you expect others’ help when down in life? Do you expect others’ help when down in life? People always leave you when you are at the bottom…

Vathani Ariyam 4 min
Positive thinking · 11 May 2021

Biggest Lesson I Learned in New Business

Biggest Lesson I Learned in New Business I want to share with you my most challenging experience, read and enjoy! All right, we will begin off with many…

Vathani Ariyam 4 min
Positive thinking · 10 May 2021

How to deal when failing all the time?

How to deal when failing all the time? I think failing in life is common, and then people talking bad about you are another hung you face. The…

Vathani Ariyam 4 min
Positive thinking · 03 May 2021

How to be persuasive as an adviser?

How to be persuasive as an adviser?   I have come across many people to change their views in something correct in what they do. However, others believe in…

Vathani Ariyam 4 min