Buyer's Guide

7 Best Free Ecommerce Website Builders for 2025

With surprisingly few limitations, Square Online is our top pick based on our hands-on testing. See more of our recommendations below.

By Agatha Aviso March 24, 2025 | Buyer's Guide, Retail

With surprisingly few limitations, Square Online is our top pick based on our hands-on testing. See more of our recommendations below. Based on my hands-on testing and evaluation of 36 data points, here are my recommendations for the best free (and I mean forever-free) ecommerce platforms for 2025: Best overall: Square Online Best for WordPress…

6 Best Free Inventory Management Software for 2025

By Anna Lynn Dizon March 24, 2025 | Buyer's Guide, Ecommerce, Retail

The best inventory management software, whether used on its own or with a point-of-sale (POS) system, should make it easy for businesses to track products, tools, and assets from production to sale. While most free inventory programs for small businesses are more limited than their paid counterparts, I found several forever-free subscriptions with enough key…

8 Best Fulfillment Companies for Small Businesses in 2025

By Agatha Aviso March 24, 2025 | Buyer's Guide, Ecommerce, Retail

To find the best fulfillment companies for small businesses, I evaluated more than a dozen providers, grading them against a 23-point scale I developed, which factored in pricing, features, specialty services, ease of use, and real-world user reviews. Based on my evaluation, ShipBob remains the top fulfillment company in 2025, retaining its position as the leading…

Best Business Money Market Rates of 2025

By Rayanne Harmon March 20, 2025 | Banking, Buyer's Guide

Finding the best business money market account (MMA) rates in 2025 can be challenging with so many options available. This guide breaks down the top accounts offering competitive interest rates, low fees, and valuable perks, helping you choose the best fit for your business. Whether you’re looking to maximize earnings, maintain liquidity, or minimize costs,…

7 Best Website Builders for Small Businesses (2025)

By Audrey Rawnie Rico March 20, 2025 | Buyer's Guide, Marketing

If you have a business, you need a good website. The good news is that building a website today no longer requires any coding or web design expertise. Many website platforms allow you to build a fully functioning and well-designed website in just a few clicks—and some even have AI site builders. I looked at…

Best Free Accounting Software for 2025

By Eric Gerard Ruiz, CPA March 20, 2025 | Accounting, Buyer's Guide

The best free accounting software should deliver maximum value to users at no additional cost. At the very least, it must allow users to manage key functions like tracking receivables, payables, and cash flow within its free tier. Advanced features, such as detailed reporting or bank reconciliation, are excellent additions but aren’t absolutely essential for…

7 Best Softphone Apps to Cut Call Costs & Boost Efficiency in 2025

By Marianne De Guzman March 20, 2025 | Buyer's Guide, Office Technology

The best softphone app provides a cost-effective, feature-rich, and flexible alternative to on-premise desk phones. It works across desktop and mobile platforms and offers call management, video meetings, and instant messaging features – allowing users to take their communications on the go. Softphones for business are typically provided by voice-over-internet-protocol (VoIP) services or customized as…

6 Best Mileage Tracker Apps for Small Businesses for 2025

By Liz Smith, CPA, MSTFP March 20, 2025 | Accounting, Buyer's Guide

The best mileage tracker app for small businesses is one that makes logging your trips effortless, ideally with automatic tracking that starts and stops when you drive. It should also have an easy-to-use interface that lets you categorize trips as business or personal with just a tap. Integration with tax software or expense reports is…