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8 Free Multi-Channel Help Desk Software Options for Startups
Posted February 18, 2015 by Vitaliy V.
Everyone uses support software, from software companies to ecommerce sites. Yet most businesses don’t want a one-size-fits-all solution -- they just want software that’s right for their needs. If you’re a broke startup, the search… Read More
5 Open Source Hotel Management Systems for 2026
Posted September 23, 2014 by Sherman Hsieh
Open source still appeals to independent hotels and bed and breakfasts that would rather avoid a per-room monthly fee and keep control of their own data. The list has changed a lot since this article… Read More
Affordable HR Tools for Small Business (2026)
Posted April 17, 2014 by Sherman Hsieh
You do not need an enterprise HR suite, or even an HR department, to get your people processes off spreadsheets. A handful of affordable HR tools handle payroll, onboarding, time off, and employee records for… Read More
The No-Cost Office, Part 2: Free Accounting Software Solutions for Savings that Add Up
Posted July 3, 2013 by Ashley Dotterweich
Welcome to The No-Cost Office, a Business-Software.com exclusive series on how to build your business’ software suite for free. Every week we’ll tackle a new software segment and compare the best available free solutions to… Read More
Best Free Content Management Systems in 2026
Posted September 3, 2012 by Sherman Hsieh
'Free CMS' means two very different things, and picking the wrong one wastes weeks. It can mean a free hosted platform where you sign up and start building in a browser with nothing to install,… Read More
The Best Free ERP Systems
Posted August 6, 2012 by Sherman Hsieh
In free ERP, almost every serious option is open source. Open-source ERP means the source code is public, so developers can extend it and businesses can customize it to fit exactly how they work. That… Read More