How the American Jobs Act Will Stimulate the Economy

Posted by Maya Pillai

The US President proposed the American Jobs plan of $447 billion to spur the economy, which has been in crisis ever since the recession of 2008. Over the past decades, the wealth gap between the elite and the others has been widening and the recent economic downturn has revealed the fact that the Americans have been living on an illusion … Continue reading


America’s Jobs Act and its impact on small businesses

Posted by Maya Pillai

“I won’t be satisfied until every American who wants a job can find one, and until workers are getting paychecks that actually pay the bills, until families don’t have to choose between buying groceries and buying medicine, between sending their kids to college and being able to retire in some dignity and some respect.” – President Barack Obama. On September … Continue reading


5 Different Leadership Styles to Implement

Posted by Maya Pillai

The driving force of any organization is the leadership. Leadership and management have many definitions. Here I would like to refer the term leadership to management and leader to manager. The reason being, I personally feel that all managers are leaders as they help their team identify their goals, lead change and ultimately bring transformation in their organization. A good … Continue reading


Hate Paperwork? Electronic Document Filing is Convenient and Easy to Use

Posted by Maya Pillai

“Lose your records and you lose your business” – something that you hear from business consultants. Though it may sound a bit harsh, in reality it is the truth. If you value your time and effort that you have invested in your small/medium business then it is high time that you think about introducing an electronic electronic file management strategy … Continue reading


Your work equals valuable time; Keep track of it

Posted by Maya Pillai

Whether you are a freelancer or a small/medium business owner, it is necessary that you keep track of billable hours spent working on a project for a specific client/customer. An important and mandatory part of effective time management is keeping track of the hours you have put in. Remember that billable time is the lifeblood of your business. You need … Continue reading


Money Maker: Online Marketplace at its Easiest

Posted by Maya Pillai

It is a trend today to buy and sell goods and services online. With cyber laws in place, it is safe to trade online. The payment gateway security is high so there is no reason to fear. This has lead to a lot of trading both locally and globally. E-commerce has made it possible for many small businesses to compete … Continue reading



Installing WordPress Themes in Apptivo

Posted by Maggy

Users have the option of using their own WordPress themes but cannot currently upload it directly for use. There are two ways of getting their WordPress theme added. Send theme to support@apptivo.com and wait for approval. Click on the configuration button inside the Websites App and upload theme or plugin for approval. This is a great way to share your … Continue reading