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8 Best Employee Scheduling Software for Small Businesses

By Patrick Proctor on May 29, 2020 | Buyer's Guide, HR Operations, Human Resources | Comments (31)

Employee scheduling software automates work schedules by providing an online calendar that outlines employee schedules and availability. We considered the best employee scheduling software that gives your team mobile apps for schedules, messages, leave requests, and shift-swaps. Most cost just a few dollars per month, per employee, with some being entirely free for a single…

6 Best Virtual Staging Services 2020

By Susan Isaak on May 29, 2020 | Buyer's Guide, Real Estate, Real Estate Marketing | Comments (14)

Virtual staging is the process of adding digital furnishing to a picture of an empty room to make it more appealing to potential buyers. Services that offer the software and expertise to create images of staged spaces help potential buyers visualize what’s possible with any given room in a house. We looked at many virtual…

5 Best Credit Card Readers for Android 2020

By Meaghan Brophy on May 29, 2020 | Brick and Mortar, Buyer's Guide, Retail | Comments (0)

Credit card readers for Android phones and tablets make it easy for merchants to make sales and accept credit cards anywhere, from food trucks to trade shows. With the advanced POS technology provided by several services and robust card readers, you can even use them in your brick-and-mortar store. How We Evaluated Card Readers for…

6 Best Credit Cards for Nonprofits 2020

By Jordan Tarver on May 28, 2020 | Business Credit Cards, Buyer's Guide, Credit Cards | Comments (0)

Credit cards for nonprofits help minimize typical card costs by charging no annual fees and offering cheap introductory financing. They also pay rewards in common business spending categories like office supplies. We prioritized annual fees, rewards, and financing opportunities when evaluating the best options for your organization. The best credit cards for nonprofits are: :…

Best Free & Affordable Press Release Distribution Services

By Alana Rudder on May 28, 2020 | Buyer's Guide, Marketing, Public Relations | Comments (10)

Distribution services help businesses get their press release in front of a wider audience. While there are a few options that are technically free, they are limited in their distribution, and often only publish your release on low-quality newswires. That said, there are a few effective ways to distribute your release for free or without…

Best 8 Time Tracking Software for Small Businesses 2020

By Tim Yoder on May 27, 2020 | Accounting, Business Accounting, Buyer's Guide | Comments (39)

The best time tracking software for your business will depend on whether you are looking to ensure accurate payroll for hourly employees to assign accurate labor costs to jobs or both. We’ve narrowed down your choices to eight great software options that also come with quality time tracking apps. : Best overall time tracking software…

6 Best Free Appointment Scheduling Software

By Meaghan Brophy on May 26, 2020 | Buyer's Guide, Retail, Service Industry | Comments (14)

Appointment scheduling software allows clients to view a calendar of your business’s available meeting times and self-book an appointment. It also lets business owners manage appointments, send automatic reminders, and accept deposits online. Free appointment scheduling software can be hard to find, as many programs are simply limited versions of larger, paid services. However, we…

6 Best Zoho Alternatives for 2020

By Christine Gomolka on May 22, 2020 | Buyer's Guide, Sales, Sales Tools | Comments (0)

Zoho CRM is a leading CRM software with features that include contact and lead management as well as HR functionality and social media integrations. However, it’s not always the best solution given its size and complexity. In this article, we found the six best Zoho alternatives based price, features, and functionality, arriving at the best…

6 Best Small Business VoIP Phone Service Providers 2020

By Robert Watts on May 21, 2020 | Buyer's Guide, Sales, Sales Tools | Comments (68)

Voice-over-internet-protocol (VoIP) business phone systems are internet-based services that provide calling and texting service at substantial cost savings compared to landline systems. They also provide advanced features like automated attendants and built-in video calling. We evaluated a dozen systems based on pricing and features to determine the best for small business. 6 Best Small Business…

5 Best Easy-to-Use Accounting Software

By Tim Yoder on May 21, 2020 | Accounting, Accounting Software, Buyer's Guide | Comments (0)

Easy-to-use accounting software is a must for any new business. Even the simplest of accounting software will usually save you hours by providing an easy way to classify income and expenses, issue invoices, pay bills, and track your cash balance. We’ve reviewed numerous simple accounting software and narrowed it down to five for you to…

7 Best Farm Accounting Software 2020

By Tim Yoder on May 21, 2020 | Accounting, Accounting Software, Buyer's Guide | Comments (0)

We look at a mix of online and desktop software created specifically for farming and ranching, as well as the top general accounting packages to find the best software for your farm. While QuickBooks is often an excellent choice for farmers and ranchers, there are other farm-specific accounting software that deserve serious consideration. : Best…

100+ Paycheck Protection Loan Providers

By Dennis Shirshikov on May 20, 2020 | Buyer's Guide, Financing | Comments (0)

We are monitoring the application availability of more than 100 lenders to ensure small business owners know which local banks, national lenders, credit unions, and brokers are actively lending. This guide will be updated every morning to provide the information regarding the Paycheck Protection Loan is accurate and timely. The above providers are available nationwide…