Airtable is an incredibly useful tool for organizing just about anything. I’ve heard it called “Excel on steroids.” Think of it as a spreadsheet/database hybrid you can use for project management, CRM, DMS, ERP, sales pipelines, and more. At the same time, Airtable has more flexibility and some capabilities that put it in a completely… (more) Airtable Review: Is it Good Enough?

Is Microsoft 365 as good as Microsoft wants you to think it is? The short answer is: yes. It’s a tremendous productivity suite that comes with an array of plan options built to match a full range of personal and professional needs. The question of whether Microsoft 365 is good enough depends on choosing the… (more) Microsoft 365 Review: Is it Good Enough?

Notion is a great tool for collaborative workplaces. Built into it are many of the functions we’ve come to rely on separate apps to deliver. Notion users get Kanbans, calendars, docs, and tables that don’t need to be integrated because they’re already a part of the same tool. One way businesses, groups, and even individuals… (more) The Complete Guide to the Notion Wiki

The lifeblood of any small business is its quality of service. All evidence points to it: if your customers can’t get in touch when they need you, they’re going to switch to a competitor. You need a phone service that provides the kinds of features normally reserved for larger businesses, but at a reasonable price.… (more) RingCentral Review: Is It Good Enough for Small Businesses?

At 15 years old, Box is ancient in software years. But don’t let its age fool you into thinking Box is just another dried up legacy enterprise solution. Box continues to provide cutting edge features and services for businesses large and small, and that’s why we continue to recommend it. Box offers several service levels–even… (more) Box Review: Is it Good Enough?

Notion comes equipped with a wide range of project management tools that let you assign and track tasks, create calendars and Kanban charts, and roadmap projects across disciplines and organization sizes. Of course, one of Notion’s best features is that it’s very versatile. It’s not a collection of different apps the way Google’s G Suite… (more) How to Use Notion for Project Management

When your small business starts growing beyond just a handful of employees, it’s a significant milestone—that comes with significant responsibilities. Your employees still expect to receive their salaries on time. The government still expects you to calculate payroll properly and pay the right taxes. But suddenly, with a growing workforce, you have many more dependencies… (more) The 5 Best Payroll Services and How to Decide

Why is Zoom popular? Because it just works, whether you’re a computer wizard or not. I could end the review there. But given the recent problems with Zoom-bombing and other technical issues, you’d be right to wonder: is Zoom a security risk? Zoom has heard the criticism and responded well. With the release of Zoom 5.0, many… (more) Zoom Review: Is it Worth the Hype?

When running a small business, you’ll have areas of expertise and others that overwhelm you. Maybe you’ve picked up a knack for communicating efficiently with clients, but your invoice tracking is a mess. This is one area that, if problematic when you’re small, can become a serious barrier to growth. Human resources is another. After… (more) The 6 Best PEO Services and How to Decide