Small Business Events

Posted by Maya Pillai

As a small business owner, it is imperative to network and learn from the knowledge and experience of others. We look at some of the upcoming small business events in 2013. It is highly recommended that all small business owners attend them. There are a host of conferences, expos, events where you can interact with business tycoons, marketing gurus, star … Continue reading


What is CRM’s role in small business?

Posted by Maya Pillai

CRM stands for customer relationship management software. It’s a software designed to attract and retain customers in business. About CRM software and their role in small businesses There are many different CRM software available in the market. CRM is indispensable to all businesses including small businesses. If you are a small business owner, you can use any one of the … Continue reading


10 Traits of a Business Leader

Posted by Maya Pillai

“We need leaders, who add value to the people and the organization they lead; who work for the benefit of others and not just for their own personal gain. Leaders who inspire and motivate, not intimidate and manipulate; who live with people to know their problems in order to solve them and who follow a moral compass that points in … Continue reading


Why Should a Small Business Use SaaS?

Posted by Maya Pillai

The year 2013 will see many small businesses invest in SaaS (software as a service) to enhance business operations. Both established small business units and startups have seen the productivity of large-size companies multiply in the recent years because of big data and SaaS applications. Small businesses are aware that implementation of SaaS can help gather data from various social … Continue reading


What’s to come for small businesses in 2013?

Posted by Maya Pillai

“Small business needs to start growing again before we finally see strong growth in the overall economy. Small-business growth will translate into more hiring, increased needs for commercial real estate, capital expenditures and an increase in borrowing,” Terry, President of Sunovis Financial. Year 2012 has been a combination of ups and down for small businesses. With 2012 behind them, they … Continue reading



The Importance of Effective CRM for Small Business Success

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There are few business owners who would dispute the argument that exceptional customer service is one of the core things that must be achieved in order for the business to be successful. It is an opinion that is supported by the results of the American Express Global Customer Service Barometer 2012. The latest in their series of annual reports found … Continue reading


List of Top 20 Entrepreneurial Blogs

Posted by Maya Pillai

Year 2012 has been a great saga of success, failure or stalemate for the small businesses. It has been the year where people around the world started getting the hang of using mobile Internet.  This year, many small businesses made their websites smartphone and tablet compatible as they started acknowledging the growth of mobile technology. The mobile web made it … Continue reading


Are you prepared to file for your 2012 business taxes?

Posted by Maya Pillai

With less than two weeks before the New Year, along with the preparations in celebration to Christmas and New Years, your businesses should be getting prepared to file taxes. The question should be, are you prepared to file your business tax? Tax filing for small business is made simpler by the guidance and information provided by the Internal Revenue Service … Continue reading