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Jeenie Language Interpretation App Revolutionizes Business Travel With On-Demand Access

By: Sean Roderick, 5/24/2023

In a Nutshell: When travelers need to communicate in a foreign language, they usually rely on basic translation tools that are prone to error, or deal with the high cost and inconvenience of hiring a personal translator. Jeenie is a platform that solves both issues. The company’s app allows users to get translations in real time from a live interpreter through audio or video calls. Jeenie’s service also caters to a range of scenarios, including healthcare, legal, business, and... read more »

The Scalable Paychex Platform Provides Modular Payroll and HR Solutions That Grow With Business Needs

By: Mike Senecal, 5/17/2023

In a Nutshell: Today's competitive job environment impels businesses of all sizes to enhance their acquisition and retention strategies. Modular payroll and HR solutions from Paychex help businesses with one to thousands of employees streamline talent management and onboarding, and handle day-to-day operations, including payroll and benefits. Paychex's status as a health insurer and retirement plan provider drives additional efficiencies. Scalable Paychex human capital management... read more »

Benefits of Digital Transformation: Cloud Financial Management a Security Game Changer for SMBs

By: Mike Senecal, 4/13/2023

In a Nutshell: The shift to the cloud and more dispersed workforces means employees are tapping into workplace networks from potentially unsecured access points and across more personal devices. Cloud-based financial, accounting, and payroll solutions by Sage proactively protect business data against threats that many SMBs may not realize are targeted toward them. Bill Fuesz, Principal Product Marketing Manager for the Sage Intacct advanced financial management platform, explains... read more »

STRATAFOLIO Management Platform Helps Maximize Commercial Property ROI for QuickBooks Subscribers

By: Mike Senecal, 4/10/2023

In a Nutshell: Commercial real estate management is like juggling too many balls at once. Maybe it's okay to miss one in juggling, but mistakes cost time and money in real estate. STRATAFOLIO integrates directly with QuickBooks to gather all the information commercial real estate property owners and managers need to direct their finances, handle operational nuts and bolts, and track assets and investor metrics. STRATAFOLIO helps owners and managers maximize ROI by saving time, reducing... read more »

Gusto Helps SMBs Put People First With User-Friendly HR Tools for Hiring, Paying, and Retaining Talent

By: Mike Senecal, 3/20/2023

In a Nutshell: Work is ultimately about people, no matter what form it takes. For modern SMB employers, the goal is to empower — rather than just manage — the folks who make the business work. Gusto calls itself the people platform for a reason. On one level, it's an HR tool to hire, pay, insure, and support small and mid-sized teams efficiently. But Gusto integrates and augments these core responsibilities to create an environment where employees feel empowered to achieve a better... read more »

Teampay Offers a Scalable Automation Platform to Optimize Company Spend and Card Management

By: Mike Senecal, 3/15/2023

In a Nutshell: Corporate purchasing workflows don't have to look like random scribbles. With Teampay, firms in growth mode can quickly get up and running with scalable spend management that puts everybody on the same page. Teampay helps companies control what goes out and why as work patterns hybridize, competition intensifies, and capital backing tightens. It automates purchase approvals, reconciliations, and invoices and integrates with popular accounting, HR, and communications... read more »

8 Best Business Credit Cards for Startups (June 2023)

By: Eric Bank, 2/15/2023

The US saw 5 million new business applications in 2022. The Small Business Administration predicts only half will survive beyond five years. If you are running or planning a startup, you’ll want to assemble every available tool for success. That’s why our review of the best business credit cards for startups is essential reading for startup owners considering ways to finance their fledgling businesses. Given the attrition rate, It’s not surprising that credit... read more »

LoanPro’s Innovative Tech Helps Lenders Improve Performance and Consumers Gain Access

By: Sean Roderick, 2/14/2023

In a Nutshell: LoanPro is a loan servicing, management, and collections software company that enhances lender capability through advanced analytics and data visibility. The Software-as-a-Service company offers an API-based lending solution developed to modernize loan servicing and loan collections workflows. In recognition of the innovative technology LoanPro adds to data and the transparency it brings to the B2B2C lending process, LoanPro has earned our Editor’s Choice™ Award. ... read more »

Dynamo Software Provides an End-to-End, Configurable Cloud Platform for Alternative Investment Management

By: Sean Roderick, 1/26/2023

In a Nutshell: Dynamo Software is a technology service company that provides a configurable, cloud-based platform that consolidates front, middle and back office operations in a single system, and offers industry-leading solutions in the alternative investments space. The company has operated for over 20 years creating investment management solutions for general and limited partner clients to ensure they can adapt to changes within the industry. Dynamo’s CRM is designed to help fund... read more »

InHerSight Allows Women to Rate and Review Employers and Offers Equitable Workforce Opportunities

By: Sean Roderick, 1/24/2023

In a Nutshell: Finding honest reviews of companies based on the treatment of women employees can be challenging for women. InHerSight is an online platform that enables women to anonymously post reviews of their employers and help others get a sense of which companies are the most inclusive. The platform also helps companies improve equitable working conditions and develop a friendly environment for women employees. Equality in the workforce has come a long way since women’s... read more »

TCI Wealth Advisors Honored for Taking a Financial Education Approach to Wealth Management

By: Sean Roderick, 1/19/2023

In a Nutshell: TCI Wealth Advisors is a firm that provides fee-only financial advice on investments, taxes, retirement, estate planning and other financial issues clients may encounter. The firm believes that education is essential to helping people gain control over their finances. In recognition of its work in financial education and the nonprofit space, CardRates.com has recognized TCI Wealth Advisors with its Editor’s Choice™ Award. In the world of finance, everybody has... read more »

Test and Learn: Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute Equips Student Founders with a Safe Space for Innovation

By: Sean Roderick, 1/5/2023

In a Nutshell: The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute is a nationally ranked hub at the University of Utah dedicated to student entrepreneurship and innovation and an interdisciplinary division of the David Eccles School of Business. The institute boasts a community where students from any major can stay while creating and launching their ideas. The institute also takes a hands-on approach to teaching business that is focused on achievable goals without a structured hierarchy. At the... read more »

Honeywell Introduces Smart Pay as a Contactless Payment Solution for Its Mobile Computer Users

By: Sean Roderick, 1/4/2023

In a Nutshell: Smart Pay is the newest innovation in payment technology by Honeywell that enables contactless point of sale when integrated with mobile touchscreen devices. The software enables every retail frontline employee equipped with a Honeywell mobile computer to act as a roving cashier. The system helps merchants increase revenue, loyalty and repeat business. Instead of replacing existing merchant payment systems, Smart Pay is designed to integrate into payment solutions and... read more »

SmartCredit Enables Customers To Protect Credit Scores and Maximize Credit-Building Potential

By: Sean Roderick, 1/4/2023

In a Nutshell: As the threat of identity theft persists, it is more important than ever to monitor credit health and create added layers of protection. SmartCredit allows customers to both build credit and protect it through a number of features. The platform also lets customers save money and learn how to improve credit scores in one location using innovative tools that monitor all accounts. In the current economic ecosystem, there are all kinds of ways our credit can get... read more »

KnowBe4 Trains the Financial Services Industry to Safeguard Against Social Engineering Attacks

By: Sean Roderick, 1/3/2023

In a Nutshell: Cyberattacks are a persistent problem online, and there are always new tactics to be aware of. To safeguard against serious cybersecurity risks, KnowBe4 offers training services and advice to banking institutions, corporations and government entities concerned over potential threats. The training platform provides security education and simulated phishing attack exercises so employees can be well prepared. KnowBe4 is always on the lookout for new threats like... read more »

Burkland Helps Emerging Startups Scale Strategically with Financial and Human Resources Solutions

By: Sean Roderick, 12/29/2022

In a Nutshell: Many startups are apprehensive or lack the funds to hire full-time CFOs, accountants, and other essential staff needed for business growth. Burkland Associates offers staffing solutions for part-time, or fractional, professional employment. Through its pool of resources, Burkland can provide expert CFOs to startups on a limited time basis. After a business moves beyond the startup phase, the fractional CFO can transition out, and the business can go into full operation... read more »

Fundbox Recognized for Providing Flexible Working Capital Solutions to 500,000+ Small Businesses

By: Adam West, 12/19/2022

In a Nutshell: More than 80% of small businesses fail due to poor cash flow management. But traditional lenders tend to neglect SMBs in favor of the higher end of the market. Fundbox provides flexible capital management solutions through its automated lending platform and partnerships to help small businesses optimize cash flow. Working lines of credit from Fundbox help SMBs get to the next level, earning the firm our Editor's Choice™ Award. For small businesses, limiting access... read more »

The Explorer’s Passage Curates Adventure Tours that Guides Travelers to Earth’s Most Ancient Cities

By: Sean Roderick, 12/6/2022

In a Nutshell: The Explorer’s Passage (TEP) is a travel company that follows environmentally sustainable practices to take travelers on immersive journeys through history and culture. The company offers curated adventures for travelers whose experience ranges from first-timer to explorer level. TEP is committed to sustainability and adheres to the seven principles of the Leave No Trace ethical code. Travelers also have the opportunity to earn and use card rewards by booking flights... read more »

Melio Allows Small Business Owners to Pay Every Vendor Bill Using a Credit Card

By: Brandon Rossman, 12/1/2022

In a Nutshell: Melio provides small business owners flexibility in how they pay bills. Melio’s intuitive payments system groups all of a business’s bills into a clean interface. Business owners can pay specific bills and pay vendors right from the application. The application also supports making payments by credit card. And, for a small fee, businesses can use their credit cards to even pay vendors that don’t normally accept credit cards*. Melio gives vendors the... read more »

Costco Business Credit Card: 5 Things to Know (June 2023)

By: Eric Bank, 11/14/2022

Some shoppers divide their lives into two eras: BC (before Costco) and ACE (after the Costco experience). There's no doubt that the first trip to Costco can transform the shopping habits of consumers. The Costco Anywhere Visa® Business Card by Citi serves small business owners who want to take advantage of economical bulk buying and low prices. We've assembled the critical facts for Costco-curious business people who have yet to discover the wonders of warehouse shopping with... read more »

Defiance Curates Thematic ETFs to Help Investors Take Advantage of Next-Generation Trends

By: Sean Roderick, 11/1/2022

In a Nutshell: Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) are a popular form of investment consisting of composite stocks. Thematic ETFs are funds that offer the opportunity to invest in companies in the same sector or that contribute to disruptive trends. Defiance ETFs is a registered investment advisory platform for thematic ETFs. It provides an ETF product suite that includes 5G, hydrogen tech, digital economy and others. When most people consider investments, they tend to think about stocks,... read more »

SA Expeditions Offers Private Tours For Travelers Desiring One-of-a-Kind Experiences

By: Sean Roderick, 10/20/2022

In a Nutshell: SA Expeditions provides a travel experience that is both transformational and sustainable. The private tours offer clients opportunities for authentic encounters with local communities. The company provides tours worldwide, but its most popular trips are to the remote Peruvian trails. SA Expeditions is a certified B Corp, and holds itself to a high standard of community support and environmental preservation. Travelers on the not-so-beaten trails of Peru are being... read more »

Taxhub: Reap the Financial Benefits of Convenient Online Tax Filing With Top-Tier In-House CPAs

By: Adam West, 9/21/2022

In a Nutshell: Taxhub stands out in the online tax preparation market because it functions as if it were a traditional brick-and-mortar CPA firm, only online. That means it can provide top-tier service with more convenience and lower cost. And while some online services outsource tax work to accountants on the lower end of the CPA pay scale, Taxhub keeps its work in-house. Every tax year, Taxhub CPA experts help filers earn enough extra deductions to more than pay for the cost of the... read more »

Wild Terrains Supports Women-Owned Businesses in Local Economies Through Its Women-Only Group Tours

By: Sean Roderick, 9/14/2022

In a Nutshell: Women-only group tours are gaining popularity, but many of them are prepackaged and offer limited options. Wild Terrains is one of the only women tour services that supports women business owners at travel destinations. The company focuses on enriching cultural experiences and encourages women of all ages to participate. Wild Terrains offers luxury tours at affordable prices. Women seeking group tours often find few options. Many women group tours are segmented into... read more »

Thanx Offers Brick-and-Mortar Stores Better Customer Analysis With Enhanced, Data-Driven Engagement

By: Sean Roderick, 8/16/2022

In a Nutshell: Thanx is a loyalty and guest engagement platform for restaurants and brick-and-mortar retailers. The company helps businesses grow customer lifetime value through superior data capture, easy-to-use marketing tools, and industry-leading support. Thanx uses innovative credit card integrations to improve the accuracy of purchasing data so marketers can eliminate the guesswork and personalize their guest engagement. In the competitive world of intensive marketing and... read more »

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