Salesforce is the most popular customer relationship management (CRM) software, but it can be expensive for small businesses as it’s designed to be an enterprise solution. We compared dozens of alternatives for contact and deal management, customization, technical support, and overall affordability to determine the six best Salesforce alternatives for small businesses, including the best…
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Manufacturing Factoring: When to Use It and Top Providers
Manufacturing companies rely on invoice factoring to ensure positive cash flow during periods of growth or spikes in demand. A manufacturing company can receive an order, invoice the customer, factor the invoice, receive the cash, pay for wages and materials to produce the order, and receive the difference when the invoice is collected. The best…
4 Best Easy Approval Business Credit Cards 2020
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post with regularly verified card details. The easiest business credit cards to get come with lower credit score requirements than most cards—regularly accepting applicants with scores below 670. These cards let you cover business expenses without using cash. However, two options on our list are secured credit cards that…
6 Best Press Release Distribution Services 2020
A press release distribution service allows you to send a press release to a large, targeted audience of journalists, social networks, bloggers, influencers, and traditional or digital media outlets. We reviewed more than 30 of the top press release distribution services to land on the top six based on price, breadth of features, and outlets….
6 Best CRM for LinkedIn Integration 2020
Contact relationship management (CRM) for LinkedIn integration turbocharges your processes by pulling data like job titles automatically and allowing you to communicate directly with leads through tools like LinkedIn Sales Navigator. We looked at several options to determine the best CRM for LinkedIn integration and found the six options for small to enterprise-level businesses. Top…
4 Best Order Fulfillment & Warehouse Services for 2020
Warehouse and fulfillment companies handle the order fulfillment process for ecommerce businesses including product storage, picking and packing orders, and shipping those orders out to customers. Some fulfillment warehouses cater to small sellers and startups, and most offer specialty services like batch fulfillment, secure storage, oversize shipping, or international sales. Outsourcing fulfillment to a warehouse…
5 Best 0% APR Business Credit Cards August 2020
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post with regularly updated card details. Small businesses can use no-interest business credit cards to fund purchases or pay off high-interest credit card debt for free. The best 0% annual percentage rate (APR) business credit cards give you access to interest-free periods from 12 to 15 billing cycles. Be…
Best Squarespace Alternatives in 2020
Squarespace is a top website builder, though it’s not the only good option. There are a number of Squarespace alternatives, so we’ve researched the top platforms and narrowed it down to the five best based on features, ease of use, versatility, and affordability. Which is the best for you will depend on your unique needs,…
The 7 Best Professional Voicemail Greetings (+ Example Scripts)
Professional voicemail greetings are important because they are an extension of your brand, reflect your level of professionalism, and offer important information to your customers. To help you create a message for your business that really shines, we’ve outlined seven types of professional voicemail greetings with scripts that can be adapted for your specific needs….
5 Best Business Gas Cards 2020
When you open store-branded fuel cards with your preferred gas station like Shell or Chevron, you’ll only be able to earn rewards when you fill up your tank. But when you choose one of the best business gas cards on our list, you also may earn rewards when making purchases in other spending categories like…
5 Best Fuel Cards for Small Business 2020
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post with regularly verified card details. Last verified on August 7, 2020. Using fuel cards at the pump is an easy way to save your business money, especially if you or your employees drive for work often. You’ll also be able to manage your company’s fleet vehicles by monitoring…
6 Best Real Estate Lead Generation Websites 2020
Real estate lead generation websites capture potential customers by providing customized websites with IDX integration and lead nurturing tools. Visitors to those sites become leads when they request listing details via a lead capture form, also known as a lead magnet. We examined many IDX site builders and chose the top six—including the best overall—based…