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Snail Mail Will Rescue Your Digital Campaigns From Tech Uncertainty
By Mark Fairlie | December 18, 2026
An effective direct mail campaign can be integrated into a broader digital sales funnel.
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Best CRM Software for Nonprofits
By Ross Mudrick | October 16, 2026
Learn about the best CRM systems for nonprofits, including features and prices. We evaluate solutions that help manage relationships with members and donors.
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Tips to Build a Strong In-House Marketing Team
By Jennifer Dublino | October 16, 2026
Make smart decisions about who you hire and how you utilize them.
Review
Salesforce CRM Review and Pricing
By Nadia Reckmann | October 16, 2026
Salesforce CRM is a powerful, customizable customer relationship management platform. See our full review for features, pricing and limitations.
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Salesforce vs. NetSuite: Which CRM Is Right for Your Business?
By Kaylyn McKenna | October 16, 2026
We compared Salesforce and NetSuite to help business owners find the right choice for their needs. Find out how the two CRMs stack up against each other.
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Best CRM for Recruiting
By Mark Fairlie | October 16, 2026
Find the best CRM software for recruiters to manage candidates, streamline hiring and fill positions faster. Compare pricing, features, pros and cons, and more.
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The Best CRM Software of 2026
By Mark Fairlie | October 16, 2026
HubSpot, monday CRM and Zoho lead our picks for the best CRM software, with AI agents, automation and analytics for every budget.
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How to Make Your CRM Your Company’s Most Flexible Tool
By Mark Fairlie | October 16, 2026
This guide describes how to choose and implement flexible CRM software for your small business.
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Article
Pipedrive vs. monday CRM
By Mark Fairlie | October 16, 2026
Pipedrive and monday CRM are leading customer relationship management platforms for small businesses. Here's how they compare.
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Article
Salesforce vs. monday Comparison
By Sean Peek | October 16, 2026
Salesforce and monday are popular CRM platforms for small businesses. Here's how they compare.
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Article
HubSpot vs. monday CRM Comparison
By Mark Fairlie | October 16, 2026
HubSpot and monday CRM are popular customer relationship management platforms. Learn how their features and pricing compare.
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The Best Business Loan and Financing Options of 2026
By Mike Berner | October 15, 2026
Biz2Credit, Fundbox, SBG Funding connect small businesses with lenders offering term loans, lines of credit and invoice financing.
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The Best Employee Monitoring Software of 2026
By Skye Schooley | October 15, 2026
Teramind, Hubstaff and ActivTrak provide employee monitoring solutions with activity tracking, productivity analysis and compliance features.
Review
ZipRecruiter Review
By Tom Anziano | October 15, 2026
ZipRecruiter offers tools to draft and post your open jobs quickly, matching you with a wide range of candidates from more than 100 job boards.
Article
Tips for Creating an Effective Brand Name
By Jennifer Dublino | October 14, 2026
Thoughtfully identifying your brand can help you start shaping an effective marketing strategy.
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The Best Point-of-Sale (POS) Systems for Retail Businesses
By Nicole Fallon | October 14, 2026
Lightspeed, Helcim and Clover offer retail POS systems with inventory management, sales analytics and customer engagement features.
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The Best Business Phone Systems of 2026
By Jessica Elliott | October 14, 2026
Ooma, Aircall and Quo are among our top picks for business phone systems, with VoIP calling, AI tools and team collaboration features.
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Article
20 CRM Features Worth Considering for Your Business
By Mark Fairlie | October 14, 2026
When selecting CRM software for your business, consider these essential customer relationship management tools and functions.
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Article
Preparing Your Small Business Books for a Loan, Investor or Buyer
By Adam Uzialko | October 14, 2026
Organized, consistent financial records help you substantiate your business’s performance when you seek financing, bring in an investor or prepare to sell.
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Budgeting and Forecasting Across Multiple Departments: A Practical Framework
By Adam Uzialko | October 14, 2026
Build department budgets around shared assumptions, connect them to a company-wide forecast and use actual results to guide spending and resource decisions.
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How to Read Your Small Business Financial Statements (and What They’re Really Telling You)
By Adam Uzialko | October 13, 2026
Building a habit of reviewing financial statements like your profit and loss, cash flow, and balance sheet reports can help you guide your business to stronger fiscal health.
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The Best POS Systems for Convenience Stores in 2026
By Tom Anziano | October 13, 2026
Learn about the best POS systems for convenience stores like Clover, GoDaddy, and Shopify, and their features, including inventory tracking and sales analytics.
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The Best POS Systems for Bars
By Nicole Fallon | October 13, 2026
Bar POS systems like Toast, TouchBistro and CAKE offer features like tab management, drink recipes and real-time reporting for bar operations.
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The Best POS Systems for Coffee Shops
By Jamie Johnson | October 13, 2026
Square, Clover and Toast offer coffee shop POS systems with order customization, inventory management and loyalty program features.
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20 Books Guaranteed to Make You More Intelligent
By Adam Uzialko | October 12, 2026
If you want to be more intelligent and thoughtful in both business and life, these insightful books are for you.
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Best Restaurant POS Systems in 2026
By Quinn Springett | October 12, 2026
Toast, Clover, and TouchBistro provide restaurant POS systems with order management, inventory tracking and customer loyalty programs.
Article
How Small Businesses Empower Their Communities
By Mark Fairlie | October 08, 2026
Becoming part of the neighborhood benefits everyone.
Article
Understanding Charles Handy’s Management Theory and Culture Model
By Max Freedman | October 08, 2026
Charles Handy's culture model identifies four types of organizational culture and can help business leaders understand how structure and leadership shape the workplace.
Article
What Are Legal Support Services?
By Nicole Fallon | October 08, 2026
Find qualified law support services for your business before you need them.
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Article
Is Your SBA Loan in Default? Forgiveness Is Possible
By Nicole Fallon | October 08, 2026
Learn what happens when an SBA loan goes into default, what your repayment and settlement options are and how to avoid further financial trouble.