All Buyer's Guide Articles - Page 28

7 Best Free Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) for 2020

By Laura Handrick on October 8, 2019 | Buyer's Guide, Human Resources, Recruiting | Comments (8)

Applicant tracking systems (ATS) are software tools that recruiters and hiring managers use to find top candidates. They save time by storing applications and tracking job seekers throughout the recruiting process—from job ads to hiring. You should consider an ATS that is free, simplifies job posting, filters incoming resumes and applications, and improves candidate-employer communication….

7 Best Project Management Tools for 2020

By Laura Handrick on October 8, 2019 | Buyer's Guide, Project Management, Project Management Software | Comments (0)

The best project management software lets you get things done, organizes tasks and team members, stores everything in one easy-to-access application, and facilitates collaboration and creativity. We looked at the best project management tools across users and industries, such as professional services, startups, and marketing, and prices range from $0 up to $55 per user….

6 Best Business Loan Brokers 2019

By Robert Newcomer-Dyer on October 8, 2019 | Business Loans, Buyer's Guide, Financing | Comments (0)

A business loan broker acts as an intermediary between borrowers and a network of lenders to present several lending options with one application. Small business loan brokers offer borrowers access to multiple lenders with the goal of finding the best type of financing at the lowest rates, typically at no cost to the borrower. Top…

6 Best Equipment Leasing Companies 2019

By Robert Newcomer-Dyer on October 8, 2019 | Business Loans, Buyer's Guide, Financing | Comments (0)

Equipment leasing is a type of financing where business owners make regular payments to equipment leasing companies and in return are granted access to machinery, tools, or equipment that they don’t yet own. We evaluated over 15 leading providers and narrowed it down to the six best equipment leasing companies nationwide. Top 6 Equipment Leasing…

6 Best Payment Gateways for 2019

By Janette Novak on October 2, 2019 | Buyer's Guide, Ecommerce, Retail | Comments (13)

A payment gateway is a third-party service that allows merchants to collect credit card payments from customers securely. All businesses that accept non-cash payments require a reliable payment gateway, regardless of whether payment collection is done online or in-person. The best payment gateways deliver secure and reliable service, superior support, and competitive transaction processing fees….

Fora Financial Business Loans & Top Alternatives 2020

By Dennis Shirshikov on October 2, 2019 | Business Loans, Buyer's Guide, Financing | Comments (0)

Fora Financial offers short-term business loans to high-risk industries up to $500,000 with terms up to 18 months. Factor rates start at 1.1 times the loan or an APR of 14%, and Fora Financial business loans require at least $145,000 in annual revenue and a 500 or higher credit score to qualify. Fora Financial Business…

6 Best Cloud POS Systems 2019

By Meaghan Brophy on October 2, 2019 | Brick and Mortar, Buyer's Guide, Retail | Comments (0)

Cloud point-of-sale (POS) systems allow small businesses to accept in-person payments. Transactions happen in person while the payment processing happens in the cloud. The best cloud-based POS systems will also manage other business operations like inventory management, customer loyalty programs, and employee scheduling. Prices range from $0 upfront to a few hundred dollars per month….

9 Best Task Management Software Tools for 2020

By Laura Handrick on October 2, 2019 | Buyer's Guide, Project Management, Project Management Software | Comments (0)

Task management software goes beyond simple to-do lists. They allow you to collect notes and files in one convenient application, share and collaborate with others, and set deadlines and task dependencies. Some of the best task management tools have free plans, and others cost more than $48 per user, per month. Top 9 Task Management…

QuarterSpot Business Loans & Top Alternatives 2020

By Dennis Shirshikov on October 1, 2019 | Business Loans, Buyer's Guide, Financing | Comments (0)

QuarterSpot offers short-term business loans up to $250,000 with repayment terms up to 18 months. The starting rates are higher than most alternatives, with a low annual percentage rate (APR) of 20%. This direct lender is best for business owners in high-risk industries that need same-day funding and the option of a full prepayment discount….

6 Best Third-party Logistics (3PL) Companies 2019

By Janette Novak on September 30, 2019 | Buyer's Guide, Ecommerce, Retail | Comments (3)

Third-party logistics (3PL) companies deliver outsourced, end-to-end logistics services such as inventory management, order fulfillment, shipping, freight distribution, and import/export. These third-party logistics services aren’t reserved for just enterprise-level businesses with large budgets. Many startups and small businesses find it more efficient and economical to outsource fulfillment and freight logistics tasks to 3PL companies. If…