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Cash Register Buying Guide: POS vs. Cash Registers vs. Tablet mPOS
What checkout option is best for your store?
Jennifer Dublino
Jennifer Dublino
How to Choose a Bar POS System
Learn what features to look for when choosing the best bar POS system for your business.
Skye Schooley
Skye Schooley
Types of POS Systems
Here’s what you need to know about POS systems and available options for your business.
Sean Peek
Sean Peek
How to Start Budget Planning for Your Business
By tracking cash flow, expenses and revenue, new entrepreneurs can more easily manage their finances and maintain profitability.
Sean Peek
Sean Peek
Understanding HR Reporting
HR reporting can provide your business with critical insights into your workforce and how it operates.
Patrick Proctor
Patrick Proctor

Latest Small Business Technology Tips, Trends and Advice

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Cash Register Buying Guide: POS vs. Cash Registers vs. Tablet mPOS
By Jennifer Dublino | December 19, 2024

Your brick-and-mortar business must provide quick, seamless customer checkout options. Learn if cash registers or POS systems are right for your business.

Article
Document Tracking Services 101
By Kiely Kuligowski | December 18, 2024

A document tracking system automates the process of accessing, searching and editing documents and enables you to control who views or edits a document.

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What Is a Computerized Filing System?
By Sean Peek | December 17, 2024

A computerized filing system makes organizing your files easy. Here's how to implement one in your business.

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Web & Mobile Technologies to Keep an Eye On in 2025
By Mukesh Jayaram | December 17, 2024

Predictive analytics, AI agents and spatial computing are some of the tech trends business owners should familiarize themselves with. See the full list.

Article
How to Sync Folders With PowerShell
By Adam Bertram | December 12, 2024

While software can sync files and folders for you, it's often limited in scope. Learn how a PowerShell script can help you build a custom solution.

Review
SentryPC Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | December 11, 2024

SentryPC's employee monitoring software blends a competitive price and effective features to produce a great solution for very small businesses.

Review
Veriato Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | December 11, 2024

Veriato Cerebral combines a full slate of the most important employee monitoring features with a relatively intuitive user interface that is easy to learn and quick to navigate.

Review
BambooHR Employee Monitoring Software Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | December 10, 2024

BambooHR offers the tools you need to assess and track how your employees are performing, and it can support all of your team's HR needs, earning our best pick for performance management.

Review
Teramind Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | December 10, 2024

Teramind offers a comprehensive and powerful solution for tracking employee activity and managing company policies.

Review
ActivTrak Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | December 10, 2024

ActivTrak from Birch Grove Software is an affordable employee monitoring solution that includes a free version suitable for small businesses with just a few users. It is our best pick for free...

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How and When to Create and Use PowerShell Modules
By Adam Bertram | December 06, 2024

PowerShell modules allow you to combine multiple scripts to simplify code management. Learn step-by-step instructions for creating and using these modules.

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How Digital Assistants Can Improve Workplace Productivity
By Sean Peek | December 06, 2024

Learn all about digital personal assistants, and seven ways they can improve your workplace.

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How to Manage IIS Application Pools With PowerShell
By Mark Fairlie | December 05, 2024

PowerShell helps IT experts manage IIS web server farms with dozens or hundreds of app pools. Learn how to manage IIS application tools with PowerShell.

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Understanding Functions in PowerShell
By Mark Fairlie | December 05, 2024

Don’t copy and paste the same code over and over again. Instead, create a PowerShell function and save yourself time.

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Technology Should Enhance Communication
By Sean Peek | December 04, 2024

How is technology affecting business communication? Discover the risks and benefits of using technology in the workplace.

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Managing Files Over SFTP With PowerShell
By Adam Bertram | December 04, 2024

Although native support for Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) is not in PowerShell, by using a free module, you can retrieve, delete and add new files.

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How to Create a Web Scraping Tool in PowerShell
By Adam Bertram | December 04, 2024

Web scraping tools gather a website's pertinent information for you to peruse or download. Learn how to create your own web scraping tool in PowerShell.

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File Management Practices Every Small Business Should Follow
By Adam Uzialko | December 03, 2024

It can be challenging to keep your digital documents organized and safe. These 10 file management practices will help you get started.

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Why Small Businesses Need to Digitize Documents
By Julie Thompson | December 03, 2024

There are several benefits of digitizing documents for small businesses. Learn what this process is and how to do it properly.

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What Is the Cost of Software Development?
By Sean Peek | December 03, 2024

The cost for software development depends on a variety of different factors. Learn how to make the right choices for your business.

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How to Manage File System ACLs With PowerShell
By Adam Bertram | December 03, 2024

Before you can change an ACL, you must get the current one. There are two ways to do this with PowerShell. Learn how to get the current ACL and modify it.

Article
The Best Spreadsheet Software: Features, Uses, and Programs
By Nicole Fallon | December 02, 2024

Spreadsheet software allows you to store, organize and analyze all your business data. Here's how to find and use the best spreadsheet software for your needs.

Article
How to Set Up a Hotspot for Your Business
By Sean Peek | November 27, 2024

A business hotspot can benefit both busy entrepreneurs and the customers they serve. Here's what you need to know about setting up a business hotspot.

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Why You Should Care About IEEE 802.11ax
By Sean Peek | November 27, 2024

Every Wi-Fi user appreciates a faster connection. The IEEE 802.11ax draft standard promises better range, throughput and resiliency.

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5 Ways Machine Learning Is Leading to Smarter Manufacturing
By Mark Fairlie | November 25, 2024

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are affecting manufacturing dramatically. Learn five ways machine learning is transforming manufacturing.

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Cloud Encryption: Using Data Encryption in the Cloud
By Sean Peek | November 22, 2024

Find out everything you need to know about cloud encryption, encryption keys and best practices to protect your data.

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Wireless Security in the Enterprise: Deploying WPA3-Enterprise
By Mark Fairlie | November 22, 2024

Today’s businesses are adopting Wi-Fi with WPA3 to keep their organizations secure. Learn about the development of WPA and how to protect your data.

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Why Business Security Is Important for Growth
By Mark Fairlie | November 22, 2024

Entrepreneurs often underestimate security's role in creating a growth environment. Learn how to secure and protect your business physically and digitally.

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8 Ways Cloud Computing Can Increase Productivity and Profits
By Sean Peek | November 22, 2024

Cloud computing can increase your productivity and profits. Find out what exactly cloud computing is, along with its benefits and costs.

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How Much Should You Spend on Small Business Security Systems?
By Mark Fairlie | November 22, 2024

Security is critical to a small business, but so is budgeting. This guide explains how much you should spend on security systems for your small business.