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SMBs and Analytics: What Don't You Know about Big Data?

SMBs and Analytics: What Don't You Know about Big Data?

By Laurie McCabe | Aug 28 2013

big data and analytics vendors are making enormous investments to develop and market analytics and big data solutions for SMBs. While there’s no question that analytics and big data solutions can benefit SMBs, vendors need… Read More 

The No-Cost Office, Part 6: Five HR Systems That Won't Nickel and Dime You

The No-Cost Office, Part 6: Five HR Systems That Won't Nickel and Dime You

By Kristin Crosier | Aug 01 2013

HR software is often overlooked in small business settings, either because of budget restrictions or because a small staff seems manageable by hand. In reality, though, even businesses with few employees can benefit from HR… Read More 

The No-Cost Office, Part 5: Four Small Business Inventory Management Solutions that Cost Nothing

The No-Cost Office, Part 5: Four Small Business Inventory Management Solutions that Cost Nothing

By Ashley Dotterweich | Jul 25 2013

Integrated systems are powerful, useful tools, but if you’re not ready to spring for a comprehensive ERP solution, standalone inventory systems can provide invaluable benefits like inventory optimization, better supply chain visibility and up-to-the-minute financial… Read More 

Collaboration and the Progressive SMB

Collaboration and the Progressive SMB

By Laurie McCabe | Jul 24 2013

Progressive SMBs need access to top-rated collaboration software and tools to innovate faster and therefore more quickly grow and expand as a company. Read More 

Key Considerations: How SMBs Are Using Big Data and Insights to Get Ahead

Key Considerations: How SMBs Are Using Big Data and Insights to Get Ahead

By Laurie McCabe | Jul 19 2013

What factors do you need to assess in order to select a big data solution? This post examines the factors decision-makers view as make or break considerations to guide the analytics selection process for SMBs… Read More 

The No-Cost Office, Part 4: 5 Free CRM Solutions You'll Actually Want to Use

The No-Cost Office, Part 4: 5 Free CRM Solutions You'll Actually Want to Use

By Mark Aspillera | Jul 17 2013

CRM, the tool for keeping track of sales leads and existing clients has been at the forefront of many of the trends that have swept business software from cloud hosting to mobile app extensions to… Read More 

The No-Cost Office, Part 3: Free CMS that Won't Cost a Pretty Penny

The No-Cost Office, Part 3: Free CMS that Won't Cost a Pretty Penny

By Kristin Crosier | Jul 10 2013

CMS is the must-have platform to help your business establish an online presence. The good news for companies is that there are dozens of fantastic free and open-source solutions to choose from. If your company… Read More 

The No-Cost Office, Part 2: Free Accounting Software Solutions for Savings that Add Up

The No-Cost Office, Part 2: Free Accounting Software Solutions for Savings that Add Up

By Ashley Dotterweich | Jul 03 2013

Accounting software is an essential business tool, but it doesn’t have to be a burden for small businesses operating on tighter budgets. Check out our suggestions of top accounting solutions that will cost your small… Read More 

The No-Cost Office, Part 1: Our Guide to Finding Free Software Solutions for your Business

The No-Cost Office, Part 1: Our Guide to Finding Free Software Solutions for your Business

By Ashley Dotterweich | Jul 03 2013

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 software solutions… Read More 

Top 5 SMB ERPs: How to Nurture the Optimal Business

Top 5 SMB ERPs: How to Nurture the Optimal Business

By Miranda Limonczenko | Jul 02 2013

With the rise of cloud-based solutions small and midsized businesses (SMBs) can now benefit from a well-implemented SMB ERP software solution. SMBs can enjoy a reduced need for technical support resources. Because of the growing… Read More