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It's impossible to a run a modern business without technology services. Our technology hub will guide you toward the software and tools necessary not just for everyday operations but also cost efficiency and long-term growth. Get recommendations for cutting-edge platforms, learn about the rise of AI-powered tech and find out what solutions can help you take your business to the next level.

Latest Small Business Technology Tips, Trends and Advice

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Keeping Teams on Track with Project Management Agents
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | January 02, 2026

AI agents automate project tasks by assigning work based on priority and availability, centralizing communications, and flagging obstacles for small teams.

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How SMBs Can Use AI Agents to Improve Accounting
By Natalie Hamingson | January 02, 2026

AI accounting agents combine speed with contextual accuracy to maintain nuanced decision-making processes.

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How AI Agents Are Changing SMB Payments
By Natalie Hamingson | January 02, 2026

AI agents are transforming payment workflows by automating invoice management, predicting payment delays, and accelerating collections.

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How AI Agents Can Help SMBs Do More With Less
By Natalie Hamingson | January 02, 2026

AI agents give small businesses the tools they need to automate workflows and compete with larger organizations.

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Why Your Small Business Needs an IT Partner
By Mark Fairlie | December 19, 2025

Find the right IT partner and your SMB can take advantage of all current and future business technology, improving service, profit and productivity.

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How to Create a Paperless Office
By Sean Peek | December 19, 2025

Paperless office solutions reduce clutter, improve organization and streamline reporting. Here's how to create a paperless office.

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Protecting Your Bottom Line From Data Breaches
By Mark Fairlie | December 19, 2025

If customers can't trust you with their data, it will hurt your bottom line. Find out what you need to do to secure your business’s data.

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5 Reasons to Consider Real-Time Monitoring
By Skye Schooley | December 19, 2025

Real-time monitoring is essential for every business. Learn how monitoring your network can improve your overall security, performance and productivity.

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Why Employees and Not IT Are Driving the New Technological Revolution
By Mark Fairlie | December 18, 2025

You trust your IT team but should you involve other employees to help build your tech stack? Yes ― it will reduce staff turnover and improve productivity.

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A Small Business’s Guide to the Different Types of Cloud Services
By Kristy Blackmon | December 17, 2025

Small and midsize businesses can benefit from migrating to the cloud. Learn cloud service types and the pros and cons of moving operations to the cloud.

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Understanding Functions in PowerShell
By Mark Fairlie | December 17, 2025

Don’t copy and paste the same code over and over again. Instead, create a PowerShell function and save yourself time.

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How to Block Websites From Employee Use
By Stella Morrison | November 21, 2025

This guide explains how to block and filter websites to restrict employee access to certain content on the company network.

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How to Create a Web Scraping Tool in PowerShell
By Adam Bertram | November 20, 2025

Web scraping tools gather a website's pertinent information for you to peruse or download. Learn how to create your own web scraping tool in PowerShell.

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How to Manage IIS Application Pools With PowerShell
By Mark Fairlie | November 20, 2025

PowerShell helps IT experts manage IIS web server farms with dozens or hundreds of app pools. Learn how to manage IIS application tools with PowerShell.

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How to Compress a Photo: Compress JPEG Guide
By Bennett Conlin | November 20, 2025

Compressing photos is easy. Learn how to compress JPEG images using a few simple tools.

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What Is PBX?
By Mark Fairlie | November 17, 2025

PBX systems manage business calls through hardware or cloud-based VoIP. Traditional PBX requires on-site equipment, while cloud PBX offers lower monthly costs.

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Need a Business Phone Number, but Not a Business Phone?
By Max Freedman | November 12, 2025

A phone isn’t always necessary to do business these days. There are a number of options if you don’t need a traditional system.

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RingCentral vs. Grasshopper: Which Phone System Is Best for Your Business?
By Max Freedman | November 03, 2025

RingCentral and Grasshopper are top business phone systems. We compared their features and pricing to help you choose the best phone system for your needs.

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Shopify Review
By Andreas Rivera | October 29, 2025
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Teletrac Navman Review
By Neil Cumins | October 29, 2025

Teletrac Navman offers useful features for staying on top of fleet maintenance, reducing long-term repair costs and keeping your vehicles operational.

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NexTraq GPS Fleet Management Review
By Neil Cumins | October 29, 2025

Our NexTraq GPS review covers the platforms strong slate of features and competitive refresh rate.

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Grasshopper Review
By Chad Brooks | October 29, 2025

This review of Grasshopper business phone system covers its great value and ease of use, as well as a slate of features suitable for companies with simple needs.

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Tebra Medical Software Review and Pricing
By Leah Zitter | October 28, 2025

Tebra combines EHR and practice management with intuitive interface, new practice startup checklist, mobile apps and flexible billing options for independents.

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Top Challenges of Electronic Health Record (EHR) Implementation
By Mark Fairlie | October 21, 2025

EHRs are a vital way to automate and streamline the healthcare process, but implementation can be challenging. Learn how to smooth the transition.

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How Cloud Computing Works & Benefits for Businesses
By Sean Peek | October 15, 2025

Cloud computing can increase your productivity and profits. Find out what exactly cloud computing is, along with its benefits and costs.

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The Best Spreadsheet Software: Features, Uses, and Programs
By Nicole Fallon | September 18, 2025

Compare Excel, Google Sheets, Zoho Sheet, Smartsheet, Airtable, and Rows for AI-powered features, real-time collaboration and selection of pricing plans.

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DrChrono Medical Billing Software Review and Pricing
By Leah Zitter | September 09, 2025

DrChrono offers affordable cloud-based EHR and medical billing with 98% clean claims rate, 48-hour denial turnaround, and iOS tools starting at $349/month.

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How to Write a PowerShell “for” Loop (Windows PowerShell)
By Tim Ferrell | September 02, 2025

Learn how to use PowerShell "for" loop to automate tasks in Windows PowerShell. Includes syntax, examples, loop comparisons and best practices.

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FileHold Review and Pricing
By Sean Peek | September 02, 2025

FileHold offers scalable document management from $10-15/user/month with support for 5 to thousands of users, offline access, and over 80 file types supported.

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RemotePC Review and Pricing
By Nadia Reckmann | September 02, 2025

RemotePC offers user-friendly remote access from $10/month with web browser connections, 24/7 support, screen blanking, and two-factor authentication for teams.