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HubSpot vs Zoho Comparison
By Mark Fairlie | January 11, 2024

See a comparison of the HubSpot and Zoho CRMs when it comes to pricing, features, integrations and more.

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Salesforce vs Pipedrive Comparison
By Mark Fairlie | January 11, 2024

Salesforce and Pipedrive are two of the leading CRM platforms for small businesses. See our comparison of pricing, features and more.

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FreshBooks vs. QuickBooks Comparison
By Mike Berner | January 11, 2024

FreshBooks and QuickBooks are two of the best accounting software programs for small businesses. Here’s how they compare.

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Pipedrive vs. HubSpot Comparison
By Mark Fairlie | January 11, 2024

Pipedrive and Hubspot are user-friendly, full-featured CRM platforms for small businesses. Learn how their features, functionality and pricing compare.

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FreshBooks vs. Xero Comparison
By Mike Berner | January 11, 2024

FreshBooks and Xero are two top accounting software programs for small businesses. Here’s how they compare.

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Nextiva vs. Ooma Office: How Do They Compare?
By Nicole Fallon | January 11, 2024

Nextiva and Ooma are comprehensive business phone systems. Learn how their features and pricing compare so you can choose the best one for your business.

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RingCentral vs. 8×8: How Do They Measure Up?
By Nicole Fallon | January 11, 2024

RingCentral and 8x8 are robust business phone systems. Learn how their features and pricing compare so you can choose the best option for your business.

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RingCentral vs. Zoom Comparison
By Jessica Elliott | January 11, 2024

Decide which phone system is right for your business. Learn how features and pricing stack up in our RingCentral vs. Zoom comparison.

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Nextiva vs. 8×8
By Jessica Elliott | January 11, 2024

Should you choose Nextiva or 8x8 for your business phone system? Nextiva is user-friendly, but 8x8 offers global workforce support. Learn how they compare.

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Stripe vs. Square
By Jennifer Dublino | January 11, 2024

Stripe and Square give merchants an easy and convenient way to accept credit cards. Learn how their features, plans, pricing and integrations compare.

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RingCentral vs. Nextiva Comparison
By Mark Fairlie | January 11, 2024

RingCentral and Nextiva are leading VoIP systems with sophisticated features. Learn how they measure up and which is best for your business.

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Square vs. PayPal
By Jennifer Dublino | January 11, 2024

Square and PayPal give merchants an easy and convenient way to accept credit cards. Learn how their features, plans, pricing and integrations compare.

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Salesforce vs. Zendesk Comparison
By Mark Fairlie | January 11, 2024

The right CRM system can generate more leads, drive sales and improve customer service. Here's how two top CRM solutions, Salesforce and Zendesk, compare.

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HubSpot vs. monday Comparison
By Mark Fairlie | January 11, 2024

HubSpot and monday Sales CRM can help your business handle leads, marketing, reporting and more. Learn how these top CRM software packages compare.

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Stripe vs Stax Comparison
By Mike Berner | January 11, 2024

Stripe and Stax are two popular credit card processors for small businesses. Here is how they compare.

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Stax vs. Square
By Jennifer Dublino | January 11, 2024

Stax and Square give merchants an easy and convenient way to accept credit cards. Learn how their features, plans, pricing and integrations compare.

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Merchant One vs. Square Comparison
By Jennifer Dublino | January 11, 2024
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Clover vs. Toast Comparison
By Jennifer Dublino | January 11, 2024

Clover and Toast are payment processors that can provide POS functionality and hardware. Learn how their features, service and costs compare.

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QuickBooks vs. Xero Comparison
By Mike Berner | January 11, 2024

QuickBooks and Xero are two of the most popular accounting software choices for small businesses. Here is how they compare.

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Can You Keep a Secret? The Importance of Nondisclosure Agreements
By Kimberlee Leonard | January 11, 2024

Nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) help businesses to protect critical confidential information. Learn how NDAs work, what to consider and what to include.

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Is a Free POS System Right for Your Business?
By Skye Schooley | January 11, 2024

Small businesses that must cut costs may consider a free POS system. Learn the benefits and limitations of free POS systems and some options to consider.

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Restaurant Security: A Guide to Protecting Your Business from Theft and Fraud
By Sean Peek | January 11, 2024

See our checklist to ensure you're keeping your restaurant as secure as possible with the proper technology and tools.

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What Are Insurance Endorsements?
By Nicole Urbanowicz | January 11, 2024

Insurance endorsements are a way to broaden or narrow coverage on an existing insurance policy. Here's how insurance endorsements work for your business.

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Do Results-Only Workplaces Really Work?
By Sean Peek | January 11, 2024

Here’s everything you need to know about results-only work environments, and whether it’s right for your business.

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Are Chatbots AI? How to Differentiate Chatbots From Conversational AI
By Mark Fairlie | January 11, 2024

Chatbot technology is changing. Here is how businesses can use the tool to create a better customer experience on their websites and more.

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What is a Receipt Printer? Thermal vs Impact Printers
By Sean Peek | January 11, 2024

Thermal and impact receipt printers do the same job but are suited to different locations.

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What is Big Data and What Does it Mean for Your Small Business?
By Andrew Martins | January 11, 2024

Small businesses must make sense of the large amount of information they receive. Here’s how to understand big data so you can ensure company success.

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What a Bill of Materials Is and Why You Need One
By Sean Peek | January 11, 2024

Whether you are making a toy or a rocket, a BOM helps you accurately manage and oversee resources and identify materials to reduce wasteful spending.

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17 Security Practices to Protect Your Business’s Sensitive Information
By Mark Fairlie | January 11, 2024

You have a responsibility to your customers and your business to keep all sensitive data secure. Here are 17 best practices to secure your information.

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13 Retail Marketing Strategies to Better Market Your Store
By Sean Peek | January 11, 2024

Learn the 4 Ps of marketing and see top strategies and platforms for retailers.