December 11, 2024
Poor offboarding is a cybersecurity risk

Small-biz tip: Don’t overlook this digital danger

Don’t leave your business vulnerable to cyberattacks. Poor offboarding practices can put your cybersecurity at risk, so follow these steps.

December 3, 2024
NetSuite by Oracle

Sick of QuickBooks? There’s a better way!

Are you drowning in spreadsheets? We have the solution. NetSuite by Oracle is the perfect alternative to QuickBooks.

November 25, 2024
Secrets to small business success

Secrets to growing your business quickly

From coming up with a winning brand to creating a clever website, here are tips for starting a successful business.

November 6, 2024
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Reader question: ‘What can I use instead of QuickBooks?’

Best software to keep track of your small business finances.

October 22, 2024
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3 security steps every small business needs to take right now

Small business security tips to protect you, your employees and your data from cybercriminals.

September 23, 2024
Five useful Excel tricks that will help you in 2023

Master Excel with these 5 genius tricks

Microsoft Excel can help you visualize data in countless ways. Although it can be complex, these five useful Excel tricks make it easy.

September 19, 2024
Use these 6 free small business resources to grow and improve your company in 2022

5 free resources to grow your business

From MailChimp for free emails to Vistaprint for free business cards, here are the best free small business resources to take advantage of.

August 28, 2024
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Small business owners: Simplify your life with one financial tool that does it all

If you run a business, you need the right software. We found the best solution.

April 20, 2023
best free home inventory tools in 2023

Best free home inventory apps to rule the roost in style

A homeowner’s work is never done, but these useful home inventory tools can help you cross off everything on your checklist.

March 8, 2023

Struggling with Excel? 3 tips and tutorials to help you out

Excel has been around since 1985, but it’s still a mystery to some people. We can help.

February 2, 2023
Authenticator apps protect work accounts

Small biz tip: How to set up an authenticator to protect your work accounts

Use authenticator apps for your work accounts to protect company data and thwart hackers. These tools trump 2FA texts in terms of security.

January 12, 2023
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Small biz tip: Ways to make 2023 your best year yet

Making a list for small business resolutions in 2023? Stop paying for stuff you can get for free, develop your online presence and more.

December 31, 2022

5 simple, useful Google Sheets formulas everyone should know

Improve your money management game by making financial spreadsheets. Pro tip: Use formulas. Here are the best Google Sheets formulas.

November 24, 2022
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5 small biz freebies to save you some cash, from shipping materials to logos

When you run a business, every dollar counts. Don’t go wasting your money on things you can get for free instead.

November 10, 2022
Small business checklist for 2023: What to do before this year ends

Run a small business? Follow this end-of-the-year checklist before 2022 ends

The new year is just around the corner. Set yourself up for success with this small business checklist for 2023.

November 6, 2022

5 free alternatives to Microsoft Excel

Need a new place to store your numbers? Upgrade your data entry setup and try out these five free alternatives to Microsoft Excel.

October 26, 2022
3 free Excel alternatives for those who don't want to pay for Microsoft 365

Free versions of Excel if you don’t want to pay for Microsoft 365

Simple spreadsheets don’t always cut it. You may need to upgrade your financial system. These free Excel alternatives can help your business.

July 16, 2022

Best timekeeping, accounting and money-management software

Time is money, and the right software can help you get more of both. Here are Kim’s picks for business accounting software for hourly workers.

May 12, 2022

Budgeting tip: An easy way to slash your monthly charges

Before you know it, you might be spending hundreds of dollars a year on services you may or may not be using.

January 7, 2022

8 tax deductions that may save you some cash in 2022

Save money this tax season through deductions on student loans, dependents, residential energy credit and more.