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


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


How to know when it’s time to make the leap and start your own business

Posted by Carol Wilson

Starting your own business is one of the scariest career moves you can make. Whether you’re putting together a multi-employee start-up or finally making the decision to leave your company and provide services on your own, the right timing is everything. Before making the decision to start your own business, it’s important to know exactly where you are and where … Continue reading


Why Freelancers Should be Using Online Invoicing

Posted by Maya Pillai

It is a fact that the life of a freelancer is more relaxed, but remember, nothing comes without responsibilities. And with responsibility comes accountability. There are many freelancers who are struggling to cash in on their payments on time and most of their time is chewed up tracking down outstanding payments. If they are following the traditional methods of chasing … Continue reading


Tax Tips for the Rookie Entrepreneur

Posted by Maya Pillai

Tax time is around the corner and you can hear the collective groan of small business owners, start-ups and established firms who have to sort out their financial records for the previous financial year. It’s a hassle finding out how much they may have to pay the government at the end of the financial year. If you are a new … Continue reading


5 Ways to Find a Good Business Partner

Posted by Maya Pillai

It is said that business partnerships are great and would do wonders to propel the business forward, along as they work together. Many small business owners think about taking on a business partner when they feel the need for some help to carry out their businesses goals. Before you look for a partner for your business, you need to answer … Continue reading


Five Things to Consider Before Starting a Home-based Business

Posted by Usha Prasad

For those of you who do not want to be in a full-time job yet earn money and enjoy flexible work hours, home-based business is the best option. I am sure, most of you, who are already reaping the benefits from your home-based business and enjoying the status of being your own boss, have no regrets in quitting your full-time … Continue reading



5 Innovative Businesses Launched by Veterans

Posted by Usha Prasad

November 11 is Veterans Day. It is an annual United States holiday honouring military veterans. This Day is also celebrated as Armistice Day or Remembrance Day in other parts of the world, the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I. To mark this Day, we bring to you five innovative businesses launched by the Veterans. … Continue reading