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Best Payroll Software for Mac Users 2020

By Charlette Beasley on June 24, 2020 | Buyer's Guide, Human Resources | Comments (0)

It’s not always easy for Mac users to find software that’s compatible with their operating system, and when it comes to payroll software, some options are off limits. Mac users looking for payroll software have the option of some specific stand-alone programs or cloud-based payroll applications. We verified seven programs that work with Mac. The…

6 Best Sales Management Software Options for 2020

By Jess Pingrey on June 22, 2020 | Buyer's Guide, Sales, Sales Tools | Comments (0)

Sales management software helps sales managers direct team efforts by tracking metrics, guiding activities, and monitoring performance. We evaluated dozens of options and narrowed it down to the top six. We evaluated them using key criteria such as activity tracking, monitoring, lead scoring and assignment, affordability, and ease of use to identify the best options….

Best International Payroll Services 2020

By Charlette Beasley on June 22, 2020 | Buyer's Guide, Human Resources | Comments (0)

Keeping up with payroll laws in multiple countries can get complex. International payroll services have in-country experts and software to ensure compliance, so you can run your payroll confidently, assure your people get paid, and your business stays on the right side of the law. We ranked seven of the best global payroll services, plus…

6 Best CRMs for Mailchimp Integration 2020

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

Integrating your CRM with Mailchimp allows you to create email campaigns that laser-target your prospects. Mailchimp is one of the most widely used email marketing platforms for small businesses, so we took a deep dive into which CRMs offer the best integrations in 2020. We looked at dozens of CRMs based on features, price, and…

6 Best GoDaddy Alternatives 2020

By Robert Watts on June 19, 2020 | Buyer's Guide, Marketing | Comments (0)

GoDaddy is a popular web hosting service known for its high uptimes and fast load times at an affordable price. However, there are a number of top-rated web hosting providers offering competitively priced plans with high-quality services, so the decision as to which host to use is not always easy. To help, we reviewed the…

6 Best Tenant Screening Services 2020

By Melanie Patterson on June 18, 2020 | Buyer's Guide, Property Management, Real Estate Investing | Comments (32)

The best tenant screening services offer criminal background checks, employment and income verification, and eviction history—all at an affordable price for landlords, tenants, and property managers. Depending on state laws, landlords can charge tenants for the application and tenant background check fees. Top 6 Tenant Screening Services Which Tenant Screening Service Is Right for You?…

4 Best Real Estate Portfolio Lenders in 2020

By Melanie Patterson on June 18, 2020 | Buyer's Guide, Real Estate Financing, Real Estate Investing | Comments (8)

Portfolio lenders provide unconventional mortgages for real estate investors looking for short-term, fast funding solutions, long-term loans for multiple rental properties, or commercial financing. Portfolio lenders hold the promissory notes instead of selling them on the secondary mortgage loan market. This type of loan is more expensive than a conventional loan, but lenders offer flexible…

6 Best Construction Factoring Companies 2020

By Dennis Shirshikov on June 18, 2020 | Business Loans, Buyer's Guide, Financing | Comments (0)

Construction factoring is a financing option for businesses in the construction industry. Instead of delaying work because of slow-paying clients, factoring allows your business to forge ahead, taking on more and larger projects. We examined eight construction invoice factoring companies and compiled our list of the six best for small business owners. Top 6 Construction…

6 Best Credit Card Readers for iPhone and iPad 2020

By Meaghan Brophy on June 17, 2020 | Brick and Mortar, Buyer's Guide, Retail | Comments (0)

Business owners want a credit card reader that charges low rates, has low (or no) upfront costs, and also provides good customer service for issues like chargebacks. Unfortunately, figuring out how much you’ll pay in fees requires a little math. It depends on your monthly sales volume, as well as the average dollar amount of…

6 Best Real Estate CRMs for 2020

By Kaylee Strozyk on June 17, 2020 | Buyer's Guide, Real Estate, Real Estate Sales | Comments (87)

A real estate customer relationship management (CRM) tool is one that tracks buyer and seller leads throughout sales processes. We compared 19 platforms and chose the six best—including the best real estate CRM overall—based on price, tracking features, ease of use, customer service, and reporting options. Top 6 Real Estate CRMs for 2020 How We…

Best CRMs for Manufacturing: A Comparison Guide

By Lisa McGreevy on June 17, 2020 | Buyer's Guide, Sales, Sales Tools | Comments (0)

Manufacturing companies use customer relationship management (CRM) software to track and document the sales process as well as manage customer interactions. However, manufacturers also need CRM features that are up to the task of tracking inventory, invoicing customers, and managing projects. We reviewed a variety of CRMs to learn which are best for the manufacturing…