The number of people working in a virtual office space has increased in recent years. Why? Because it’s easier than ever to work from home and use software to collaborate online and keep your team focused, organized and on task. We bring you the best online tools your team can use to communicate and collaborate efficiently on projects…
There are many advantages to the technology that we have available today, yet that same technology also brings the potential for devastation. Utilizing an online backup service for your business is critical, so we’ve compared some of the most popular services available…
Snapchat, YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter… you name it! There are more social media channels than we know what to do with. It’s difficult to keep up with the latest tools, tricks and trends. But even more tome consuming to create and post content and track the effectiveness of it all. Enter social media management software to help you get the job done. they offer a one stop place to post, analyze and monitor all of your social media efforts, alleviating the pain of having to log in and out of dozens of accounts and websites regularly…
An article with compelling images averages 94% more total views than one without. If that wasn’t enough, research indicates that our brain processes visual content 60,000 times faster than text. So, it’s fair to say that visuals should be a large part of your content marketing strategy to make the biggest impact on your audience, captivate new fans, and increase engagement…
As the owner of design for H&R Block’s online DIY tax preparation, DIY software, and their integration with MyBlock, the retail experience, and hrblock.com, Shane Wilson leads a team of experience and visual designers, and content crafters. Their goal is nothing less than creating the industry’s best customer experience. We got the chance to chat with Shane about his experience at one of the leading tax companies and our number one pick for best tax software. Read on to hear what they have in store for the upcoming tax season and how they’re helping business owners everywhere with their tax prep…
Is your MacBook (or PC) low on space? Or perhaps it’s running a bit slower than usual. In my case I was frequently receiving “Storage Full” errors despite my best efforts to clear my hard drive and trash can. As it turns out files were hiding in various places and eating up all my disk space. Read on to learn how I cleaned my Mac and how you too can have a clean Mac too…
When not working as the editor for OnDeck, Ty Kiisel is a speaker, podcaster and regular contributor to Forbes.com and DeseretNews.com. With more than 30 years experience, Ty shares small business tips, advice and best practices by incorporating his wealth of knowledge gained through personal experience. We were lucky enough to get the chance to ask him about online business loans and how OnDeck can help small businesses get funding for growing their bottom line…
If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking for a career change, franchising might be for you! But there are thousands of franchise opportunities. So, how do you know which one is the right fit for you? It depends on various criteria. We’ll take a look at why you should own a franchise, what questions you should ask yourself before starting one, the best types of franchises by category, and some information about how to get started…
Make your brochure or website homepage stand out from your competitors with compelling photos. Royalty-free media on the internet brings up an overwhelming number of services to choose from. Depending upon the type of media you are looking to serve (photos, illustrations, vector art, audio, video) and the usage license you require, the sheer number of stock image companies can be daunting. So let’s break it down and help you find the best stock images for your needs…
Everyone seems to be a great photographer these days thanks to the smartphone in their pockets and online image editors. Instagram made everyone feel like a pro by allowing for quick and easy filters (Lo-Fi, X-Pro or maybe MayFair?) to be applied to any pic you take. But, while Instagram may have started the trend, it also raised people’s desires for more professional looking photos for every situation. Smartphones put more high quality cameras in people’s pockets than ever before which has contributed to making the photo editing space super crowded with services to enhance, edit and share those pics. With so many photo editing software to choose from, ranging from free to high-end, it can be tough to know which one is best for you. We’ll take a look at the best picture editing software including pricing and pros and cons for each one…