Embrace Failure to be Successful

Posted by Maya Pillai

Failure is a part of life and small business owners are no exception. Some of the greatest success stories emerged from spectacular failures. It is astonishing how many notable individuals and organizations have endured severe setbacks but remained positive. Risk taking is a good thing Most people are too cautious and don’t like taking risks. Only if you take risks … 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


What kind of leader are you?

Posted by Maya Pillai

Leaders are needed and found in all organizations, irrespective of their size. There exist different kinds of leadership. There are born leaders and other trained leaders who acquire or learn leadership skills. There is no denying that quality leaders are required to motivate their employees and guide them to meet the organizations desired goals. It’s also important to select leaders … Continue reading


How to find time to manage it all

Posted by Maya Pillai

All of us have the same amount of time and busy small business owners are no exception. Some entrepreneurs manage to accomplish more than others within their similar time constraints. How do they do it? They simply have better time management skills. These skills can be learned and mastered over a period of time, similar to driving a car. To … Continue reading


A look at cutting edge technology – Google Fiber

Posted by Maya Pillai

Google Fiber uses fiber-optic communication to significantly ramp up Internet speed. In fact, it is a whopping 100 times faster than what’s currently available in the marketplace. This technology is being given only to select communities in the United States for testing at the moment.  It will make possible many internet applications that require very high bandwidth – a need … Continue reading


Help your small business win an award and get yourself known

Posted by Maya Pillai

Most people love awards and small business owners are no exception. Winning an award is a great way to advertise your enterprise. It is highly recommended that small businesses enter the various reputed award contests. Let’s take a look at the advantages of participating and perhaps winning award contests. Evaluate the reputation of the business award Do your research and … Continue reading


Social Media Then and Now

Posted by Maya Pillai

Today, words like Facebook and Twitter have become an integral and prominent part of life. They are nothing but part of social media, which has a long history and promising future. We look at social media’s evolution and significance. The Early Days Man is a social animal who has always strived to communicate with other humans over long distances. The … Continue reading


5 inspirational leaders to look up to

Posted by Maya Pillai

As a small business owner, you need to simultaneously strive hard and dream big. We look at business icons who have overcome seemingly impossible odds and emerged triumphant. The truth is, success doesn’t happen overnight nor is it purely based on luck. There exist many entrepreneurs who have revolutionized and redefined how business is done. Take this opportunity to learn … Continue reading



5 improvements for small businesses

Posted by Maya Pillai

If a small business wants to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment, it must constantly improve. We look at some of the major ways of improvement. Effective Time Management- Procure the latest hardware and software for the small business staff.  This will result in significant time saving as modern technology plays emphasis on superior effectiveness and efficiency. A good idea … Continue reading