Kaiti Norton

Whether you have a full-time remote workforce or occasionally need to work from home, remote access tools will help ensure you have access to everything you need from any location. There are, however, different kinds of tools to consider based on your business’s unique needs. In particular, VDI and remote desktop software are two of […]

Gusto and Paychex are two of the top payroll solutions for small businesses in 2021. They both support timely direct deposit, time tracking, and automatic tax filing. This means with either solution, you’ll have a system in place that makes sure your employees are being paid the correct amount for the time they worked while […]

One of the most nuanced yet important parts of running a small business without a dedicated HR department is ensuring you’re complying with every applicable HR law. You already have so many other things on your plate, but that won’t stop an enforcement agency from slapping you with an expensive fine—or worse.  Thankfully, you don’t […]

Payroll has always been an important part of owning a business, but modern payroll software helps simplify this essential task. Instead of spending countless hours each week calculating each employee’s earnings and distributing paper checks, you can implement a solution that will cut down on manual tasks and ensure your employees are paid the correct […]

Is it time to update your tech? If you’re Boeing, it might be time to evaluate whether those floppy disks from the 1990s are still the most effective way to update critical navigation databases for your 747-400 aircrafts. Yes, you read that correctly. At the virtual Def Con conference in August 2020, Pen Test Partners […]

Human resources software supports the heart and soul of your company—your employees. These tools will make your HR tasks more efficient and improve your employee experience overall. There are many vendors vying for your business in this market, so it’s important to consider the software solutions that are best suited to your needs. We’ve rounded […]

Accounting software is a critical tool for businesses that want to track and report on finances with accurate, up-to-date data. Especially for small businesses, accounting software can make the difference between a good month and a great month. There are many tools that can handle your bookkeeping needs, and our comparison will help you narrow […]

When done well, micro-influencer marketing campaigns can put your small business on the map. There’s no step-by-step formula you can follow for immediate success, but some agility and creativity with an active campaign can have long term rewards. You can use micro-influencer marketing to increase your brand visibility, drive sales, and establish your business as […]

Micro-influencers present a unique opportunity to harness the power of word-of-mouth marketing. Unlike mainstream influencers like Kim Kardashian, Doug the Pug, or Elon Musk, micro-influencers have a more niche content focus and a smaller, more engaged audience. In fact, 82% of respondents in a recent study were “highly likely” to follow a micro-influencer’s recommendation. This […]

When you think of point-of-sale (POS) systems, you may think of old-timey ledgers or cash registers with basic computing capabilities. Modern POS systems offer a wide range of functions beyond simple transactions. They can integrate with a number of sales-driven workflows and drive your revenue goals in unexpected ways. As a small business owner, you […]

All businesses should have a bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policy. Even if you’re not comfortable allowing your employees to use their personal devices for work activities, it’s important to articulate your policy, so you don’t run into any issues with these devices down the road. The BYOD business environment has become extremely common in the modern workforce. […]

If you’ve ever seen a post on social media that got hundreds of thousands of likes, comments, and shares, you might have wondered what made that particular post so special. After all, your content is planned and executed well, so it’s just as worthy of attention as anything else, right? The secret to going viral […]