Still stuck in the pre-digital dark ages when it comes to faxing? Need to sign and send a contract but got rid of your fax machine years ago? Us too! Despite our reliance on email and voice communication, there’s still a demand for paper transactions. Online faxing services can provide this document exchange while taking advantage of the speed of technological data transmission. While sending online faxes is easy (and less expensive than using a physical fax machine), choosing a company that meets your needs can be difficult. Below we take a look at some of the most popular services and how they can best serve your faxing needs…

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…

At the end of the month, you’ve got a pile of receipts that are all crumpled up and faded. It’s hard to tell how much you spent and where, which makes keeping track of your finances a hassle. Shoeboxed can help you organize all your receipts digitally and Fetch can help you with your expense reports on the road so you get reimbursed more quickly…

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…

Can’t front financing for your new project until you receive payment for your past digital media work? Not getting paid on time is a widespread problem in the online advertising industry. How can you ever get ahead? Applying for a business loan or raising venture capital aren’t ideal options, especially for small businesses. This is where FastLane by FastPay says they come in, a niche online lender that offers financing for digital media companies. But is FastPay really a viable alternative? Our review gives you all the information you need to decide if this online lender can help you get your head above water without borrowing against your business…

Crowdfunding takes the “crowd” element that has been applied to many Internet based ventures (such as cloud computing, online petitions, etc.) and applies it to the funding of dreams and projects that would not be able to raise the needed funds with just typical, local connections. We compare two of the leading crowdfunding platforms, Kickstarter and Indiegogo, and give you the pros and cons for each, so you can maximize the chances that your project will get funded…

Score some fantastic deals on web-related tools and resources without making your business broke. We’re talking discounts to the tune of 50-90% off high-quality software, graphics, themes, plugins and much more with these three daily deal sites…

Time to update your antiquated cash register? Looking for a modern alternative for your small business? The ShopKeep point of sale (POS) system could be just the ticket. This iPad-based POS system is one of the most intuitive systems we’ve seen. ShopKeep isn’t for everyone however. It gears itself towards small businesses with rich features and cloud-based offsite data storage. Keep reading our review to see if it’s the best solution for you…

Two things are certain in this world: death and taxes. In the online world, it’s speed and uptime. If you don’t have both, your site will surely suffer. That’s why choosing the right web hosting service is the most important decision you’ll make for your website. Don’t make the mistake of saving a few bucks on a killer web hosting deal only to have your site come to a screeching halt. Our best picks will give your site first-rate performance and a ton of fantastic features…

Pictures speak louder than words, perhaps nowhere better than on a website. That’s where WordPress slider plugins come in, allowing you to do much more than display captivating images. The best WordPress slider plugins can give your site a dynamic, interactive experience for your visitors, complete with videos, improved navigation, highlighted site content and much more…