Small-business software guides for owners and freelancers

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Practical comparisons of invoicing, payroll, CRM and project management tools, written for small teams and solo businesses.

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Payroll & HR

Paying Contractors: A Small-Business Guide to Process and Tools

A general guide to paying independent contractors as a small business, including classification basics, agreements, onboarding forms, payment methods, records, year-end reporting and tools.…
Starting a Business

Business Bank Account Guide: Why You Need One and How to Choose

A general guide to business bank accounts for small businesses and freelancers, covering why to separate finances, account types, fees, features, documents typically required…
Productivity

Small-Business Collaboration Tools: Chat, Video, Docs and File Sharing

A guide to collaboration tools for small businesses, covering team chat, video meetings, shared documents, file storage, password sharing, security, pricing and how to…
CRM & Sales

Email Marketing Tools Guide for Small Businesses

How small businesses can choose an email marketing tool, covering list building, templates, automation, segmentation, deliverability, analytics, pricing models, compliance basics and integrations.
Payroll & HR

Hiring Your First Employee: A Small-Business Checklist

A general checklist for hiring your first employee in the United States, from role definition and worker classification to registrations, payroll setup, onboarding paperwork…
Accounting & Invoicing

Expense Tracking Apps Guide: Receipts, Mileage and Reimbursements

How small businesses and freelancers can choose an expense tracking app, covering receipt capture, bank feeds, categorization, mileage, reimbursements, approvals, integrations and good habits.