Akhil Shahani

What to do when writing an e-book

Writing an e-book is a popular means of expression these days. People do it for a number of reasons - for the love of writing, in order to express an opinion, to spread awareness or simply to make money! But regardless of the objectives for doing so, writ... Read >

Getting Your Message Across On Voice Mail

For any business, soliciting new customers is not just essential, it is a lifeline. As part of your sales strategy, you will be making calls to new prospects in the hopes of turning them into your customers. More often than not you will encounter the answ... Read >

Viral Marketing: Sneezing Via Email

If you've never heard of viral marketing before, we won't blame you for thinking that it's the FDA's problem! This rather sinister term was coined by some very respectable people belonging to a venture capital firm called Draper Fisher Jurvetson (DFJ), wh... Read >

Video Conferencing: See Ya in Cyberspace!

Are you spending too much time and money on traveling to client sites for meetings? Would you like to meet your clients and employees face to face without moving out of your office? Are there times when you want to call an emergency meeting with staff ba... Read >

Step carefully when venturing into a foreign market

You've set up and run a business successfully for some years now. The company is humming along and you're at a loose end. Been thinking of venturing into a foreign market? Great idea! But before you get on that plane, take a few moments to read what we've... Read >

Valuation – what is your number?

If you're looking at selling your business, the first question that pops up in your mind is what you might get for it. Strangely enough, THE NUMBER is never an absolute figure - not only does it change with external circumstances, different people can val... Read >

Give stress a vacation

"Stress is the trash of modern life - we all generate it but if you don't dispose of it properly, it will pile up and overtake your life." ... Read >

Understanding Private Equity Funds

Understanding private equity funds and what they can do for your business may be invaluable if you are contemplating sources of additional financing. Private equity investments play a huge role in sustaining entrepreneurship, funding over 50,000 deals val... Read >

Underperformers: Finding the root cause

Let's go back to age old wisdom which says that all men are not made equal. And as the boss of a diversified workforce, you probably believe in that more than anyone else. In any group, you will find overachievers and underperformers. While getting rid of... Read >

Types of Business Licenses and Permits

The last thing you want to find out after starting your business is that you have failed to conform to the law by not filing for the right permits for your business. Before establishing a small business, you should pay attention to your town, city, and co... Read >

Turning your hobby into a business

Do you enjoy painting? Do you make quilts in your free time? Do you dabble in woodwork and create unique designs? Maybe it's now time for you to turn that hobby into a business and we are here to show you how. Make a start by selling your creations at cra... Read >

Transformational Leadership: Inspiring To Change

Say the word "leader" and most of us envision a knight-like figure charging headlong, inspiring his troops and generally leading from the front. That's the dramatized version of a special type of leadership called "Transformational Leadership". Transforma... Read >

Are companies training their employees right?

Companies spend a small fortune each year on training their employees. Right from human resources personnel to line managers, everyone swears by the "T" word, almost as if it makes the world go round. Scratch the surface a bit; ask them about the real res... Read >

Tips for Problem Solving

There are many situations, both in our personal and professional life, which throw up problems that need specific attention. Think about it, we solve problems and make decisions everyday at home, at work, at play, even at the grocery store! So, are there ... Read >

Beat The Clock With Time Tracking Software

Do you find it difficult to calculate the time taken to complete ongoing projects and make estimations for future ones? Can you really afford to waste time in this age of deadlines? Get smart, and take help from some experts in the business. Time tr... Read >