Running a startup…it’s hard. PracticeNow is no different. Building the product isn’t easy. Selling it is even harder. It’s a risky, years-long marathon. But when customers send us messages like the following, it makes it all worthwhile. Hi Vaidy and Team, To begin with, thank you for continuing to provide such prompt service whenever needed…
A new year gift
New year’s day, 2024. Celebration? Wishes? Joy? Not exactly. Resolution? Launch new goals? Kickstart the new year with a bang? Nope. Well, there was a bang. Just not the kind I was looking forward to. — The day started well. I woke up early. I was going to sit down and write a few words, to…
Whatever happens….
We had done it. A difficult project. Finally launched. Not after days or weeks of toiling. But after more than 12 months of trial and error. We had found and solved countless problems. Not only were we proud of our new product, but we also had a few delighted customers to vouch for it. —-…
Starting a new business: Go it alone or partner with your employer?
“I have an idea for a business. Should I speak to my boss about it and suggest a partnership with the company I’m working for?” “Or should I go out on my own? And risk everything?” A friend (who works for a very well-known brand) asked me the above question a few days ago. He…
Stress is good
My writing tool of choice is called The Most Dangerous Writing App Here’s how it works: Let’s say you plan to write for 20min. Once you start writing, you can’t stop until your 20 minutes are done. If you pause for more than a few seconds, you lose everything you’ve written so far. Sounds stressful?…
Your mind is an answering machine. Use it wisely.
“You are already complete.” You may have heard the above statement. What does it mean? Here are 3 interpretations: 1. If you took the spiritual route, you could interpret it as a nudge toward looking inward with the belief that you’ll eventually find the “why” of your existence within yourself. 2. Or you could consider…
Respect
I had to let go of someone at work. While she wasn’t a full-time employee, it was still something that I didn’t enjoy doing at all. Only a week ago, I had shared the big picture of our business with her. And she was excited to be on this journey along with the rest of…
Word-of-mouth marketing on steroids!
How do you know if a customer is truly delighted with your product or service? – Is it when they actively spread the word about your service? – Is it when they give you 5 stars in your feedback forms? – Is it when they thank you profusely for providing your service? (that they’re paying…
What to do when an asteroid hits you
Like most mornings, I got up early yesterday. And went through my morning routine like clockwork. Finished my Yoga, showered, finished my morning prayer, meditated, finished my breakfast, and sat down to work. I’d also planned my day well ahead of time. Get X done, then Y and then Z. I was ready to take…
Work Remotely or Together? That’s the wrong question.
San Francisco. It’s 11 AM on Monday. The office is buzzing with activity. People sitting in halls plugging away at their computers. Animated discussions happening in meeting rooms. Everyone is visibly busy doing their thing. Right? Nope. At the office of Automattic – the company that makes and ships WordPress and employs over 250 people…