7 Reasons Your Small Business Needs Cloud Data Storage

Posted by Maya Pillai

Cloud-storage is an ideal storage system for small businesses because of its cost-effectiveness and simplicity. Cloud data storage is necessary for all business sizes because data is securely stored in the cloud and can be accessed at any time, from anywhere. You’re saving on physical space by not having to install an expensive data server box as well as only … Continue reading


Tips for Creating a Professional Invoice Template

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An invoice is an important business document regardless of the type and size of the business. You can rightly define an invoice as a document that you as a small/medium/large business owner would send to your clients or customers intimating them that the payment for the services your firm rendered is due. A professional yet simple invoice template will outline … Continue reading


What are the essential features of an online project management tool?

Posted by Maya Pillai

Today is the era of online project management tools. Though there are many tools for prioritizing tasks and time management, a collaborative project management will be of much help in maintaining your business effectively. These have all the essential functionality to help the project managers and their teams execute projects successfully. The whole project management process is automated and simplified. … Continue reading


Is Your Business Going Green?

Posted by Maya Pillai

Saving the environment is a very critical and pressing issue today. As a small business owner, you too have a vital role to play. The planet has to be preserved for the future generations. Unless drastic and immediate action is taken, achieving this goal would be difficult. Fortunately, the field of environmentalism is growing and requires each and every one … Continue reading



Getting Business Done On the Go

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Over 40 percent of the US population own a Smartphone and the reports imply that about 50% of all searches occur on a mobile device. This is the right time for small businesses to use mobile applications to power the future of their growth. Though investment in mobile does not come cheap, there are many companies that offer some features … Continue reading


Saving time by managing projects from within Apptivo

Posted by Maya Pillai

Projects are the core of many businesses. It is essential that all projects finish within the stipulated deadlines. If your firm executes projects to the complete satisfaction of the clients, then the path to business success is assured. In the past, projects were relatively simple and small, therefore easy to manage. However with the passage of time, projects evolved to … Continue reading



Where is your website traffic coming from?

Posted by Maya Pillai

All businesses have a website nowadays. The idea is to provide information about their products and services. Clients and customers can research and compare the offerings provided by different companies before making the best and final choice. A well designed and well presented website is the best advertisement for a firm. The problem most small company’s face is customers mostly … Continue reading


Tackling the Challenges of Getting Paid on Time

Posted by Maya Pillai

As a freelancer cash flow is critical to your business.  There are running expenses which have to be met along with bills that need to be paid. An advantage of being a freelancer gives you the freedom to work for whoever you want. Unfortunately, one disadvantage of this can be delayed payments. You have been professional in your work and … Continue reading