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Upping Your Diversity Game: Tech That Enables a More Diverse Talent Pool
By Erin Donaghue | August 21, 2024

There are tools to help you recruit diverse talent and remove bias from the hiring process. Learn more about diversity hiring technology.

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Stripe vs. Square: Which Is Better for Your Business?
By Jamie Johnson | August 15, 2024

Square and Stripe are popular payment processing services for small and growing businesses. Here's how to tell which is the best service for your business.

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Stripe vs. Authorize.net: Credit Card Processing Comparison
By Jamie Johnson | August 15, 2024

This comparison of Stripe and Authorize.net examines the pros and cons of each, and how they stack up against one another in price and features.

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7 Best Project Management Apps
By Julie Thompson | August 14, 2024

See which project management apps are among the most popular and effective for small businesses.

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What Is Reputation Insurance?
By Adam Uzialko | August 13, 2024

This guide explains reputation insurance and how it works to protect the value of a business’s brand.

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How to Choose a Reputation Management Service
By Max Freedman | August 13, 2024

Learn how to choose the best online reputation management service for your small business

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Project Management Software Buying Guide
By Adam Uzialko | August 13, 2024

Find out what project management software is, its benefits and how to choose which program to buy.

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Stripe vs. PayPal
By Dock David Treece | August 08, 2024

Read our comparison of Stripe and PayPal to see which provider can best help your business accept payments.

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What Mailing Equipment Does My SMB Need?
By Katharine Paljug | August 07, 2024

Small businesses don't want to overspend on mailing and shipping. See if you need postage equipment, and learn the equipment types and costs.  

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ActivTrak Review
By Neil Cumins | July 24, 2024

ActivTrak offers a free version of its employee monitoring software with core features to monitor up to three users. The paid version supports unlimited monitoring for just $7.20 per user, per month.

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Best Free Office Suites: Microsoft Office Alternatives
By Sara Angeles | July 16, 2024

Microsoft Office isn't the only game in town. If it's too expensive or if you just don't like it, check out these free Office alternatives. 

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ProTexting Review
By Max Freedman | July 16, 2024

ProTexting lets you run automated campaigns and send multimedia SMS messages to connect with customers.

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Using a PEO to Offer Employee Health Insurance
By Kaylyn McKenna | July 10, 2024

Learn how a professional employer organization (PEO) can help your small business offer health insurance, stay compliant, and cut down on paperwork.

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How to Choose the Best Pay Schedule for Your Business
By Matt D’Angelo | July 08, 2024

Businesses have different needs when it comes to paying employees. Learn how to choose the best schedule for paying your team.

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Zelle for Business
By Julie Thompson | July 08, 2024

Zelle allows instant digital payments. Learn about Zelle’s fees, its pros and cons, how to get started, and how it compares to other digital payment methods.

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Thryv Review
By Tom Anziano | July 02, 2024

Read our review of Thryv to find out how it can help your service business with SMS marketing and omnichannel customer communications.

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Best Google Alerts Alternatives
By Marisa Sanfilippo | July 02, 2024

If you're not a fan of Google Alerts, use these alternative tools to monitor your business online.

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What to Look For in HIPAA-Compliant CRM Software
By Max Freedman | July 01, 2024

Healthcare organizations rely on CRM software to track patients and monitor vitals, but the systems must comply with HIPAA. Learn how to ensure yours does.

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High-Risk Credit Card Processing and Merchant Accounts
By Julie Thompson | July 01, 2024

Learn all about high-risk credit card processing and merchant accounts, including the pros and cons, and whether your business needs one.

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Podium Review
By Max Freedman | June 28, 2024

Podium consolidates online reviews and customer messages in one streamlined dashboard, making it simple to respond in a timely fashion. It's a great service for companies needing intuitive and...

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FreshBooks Accounting Software Review
By Max Freedman | June 27, 2024

Read our FreshBooks accounting software review to learn why this vendor is our top pick for invoicing.

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Twilio Messaging Review
By Tom Anziano | June 27, 2024

Read our Twilio Messaging review to find out why it’s our top choice for a customizable text message marketing platform.

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Textedly Review
By Max Freedman | June 27, 2024

Textedly offers text messages services with features like scheduled messages, mass group texting, built-in link sharing and automatic text replies. Pricing varies depending on the package you select....

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EZ Texting Review
By Tom Anziano | June 27, 2024

EZ Texting is an excellent service to help you control your text message marketing campaigns. Its many tools and resources are easy to find and use in the software's dashboard.

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Textline Review
By Rebecca Neubauer | June 26, 2024

Elevate business communication with Textline, which offers secure SMS texting, seamless setup and complete support ideal for large and scaling businesses.

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SimpleTexting Review
By Max Freedman | June 26, 2024

SimpleTexting is a straightforward SMS service that connects you to your customers. It offers helpful tools, an easy-to-use dashboard and flexible plans.

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SlickText Review
By Tom Anziano | June 25, 2024

Find out how SlickText’s simple yet powerful features can help you find customers and keep them coming back.

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Melio Accounting Software
By Max Freedman | June 25, 2024

With options to add bills manually, in bulk or automatically via QuickBooks and Xero integrations, Melio’s free ACH bank payment tools streamline accounts payable management.

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RingEX vs. Vonage
By Jeff Hale | June 24, 2024

This comparison page examines RingCentral and Vonage side by side to help you make the best decision for your business phone system.

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Salesforce vs. Zendesk: Which CRM Can Take Your Business Above and Beyond?
By Max Freedman | June 21, 2024

Salesforce and Zendesk rank among our top CRM picks year after year. We compared them to help you decide which platform better fits your business.