Why should small businesses move to the cloud

Posted by Maya Pillai

Cloud computing services provide users with the facility to use software and other computer resources online as a utility. This is a pay as you go model where you need to pay for the services depending upon the usage. So you can leverage resources only when you need them via the web. In true cloud computing platforms all applications are … Continue reading


Is your business prepared for a natural disaster?

Posted by Maya Pillai

Natural disasters such as floods, storms, earthquake, hurricanes, blizzards and more can strike anywhere at any time. They can affect any kind of business. It is important that you be ready for such eventualities. Each kind of natural disaster has its own set of problems. You need to be prepared for situations which could directly affect your business. Your disaster … Continue reading


Is Snapchat for your small business?

Posted by Maya Pillai

Snapchat is a social app for your smartphones. Young people who are either in high school or in college use this social media application to connect with their friends. Instead of texting, they use videos and photos to convey their message. Snapchat is a mobile application that can be downloaded on to an iPhone or Android device. The young crowd … Continue reading



Make Your Time Worth Every Minute You Invest in Your Small Business

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A recent 2013 survey of small businesses completed by Salary.com reported that more than 69 percent of respondents admitted to wasting time during their work day. By not having the right tools, the right processes or the right priorities, you’re business cannot run at its full potential. Make 2014 a successful year just by focusing on getting productive time from … Continue reading



What I Used to Start my Business Online

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Photo credit: Maryland GovPics Interested in starting your own online business? I’ve gone through the process and thought I’d write about my experiences so you can benefit from the mistakes I made as well as the things I’ve done that have made the whole process easier. While it’s not easy and you’re not going to succeed overnight, it is possible … Continue reading



Is Your Customer Service Up to Par?

Posted by Maya Pillai

Customers are kings irrespective of the size of the business. Quality customer service is an integral part of all business. One should not take customers for granted, since they are the ones who make or break your business. Let’s take a hard look at the level of customer service offered by your firm. Remember customers are humans Customers are not … Continue reading


Reducing the amount of time to get paid for Invoices

Posted by Maya Pillai

As a small business owner, it is imperative that you get paid by your clients on time. In every business, there are always bills to be paid, salaries to be disbursed and other expenses. In an ideal world, all invoices are paid on time. However, in practice on many occasions, you will face delayed payments. Let’s take a look at … Continue reading