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10 guides about technology & tools for business owners.

Technology & Tools·beginner·11 min read

Data Backup and Recovery: What You Lose If You Don't Plan

Ransomware, hardware failure, human error, natural disasters. Any of these can wipe out your business data overnight. Here is how to build a backup and recovery plan that actually works.

By Josh Caruso·Feb 15, 2026
Technology & Tools·intermediate·10 min read

Payment Processing: Merchant Accounts, Stripe, Square, and Fees

Every transaction has a cost. This guide breaks down how payment processing actually works, what fees you are really paying, and how to choose the right processor for your business type.

By Doug Ebenal·Feb 13, 2026
Technology & Tools·intermediate·10 min read

Mobile Workforce Tools: Running a Field Team from Anywhere

Your crew is on job sites, not in an office. Here are the tools, systems, and strategies for managing a mobile workforce so nothing falls through the cracks.

By Josh Caruso·Feb 12, 2026
Technology & Tools·intermediate·10 min read

Cloud vs. On-Premise: Where to Run Your Business Software

Should your business data live in the cloud or on a local server? This guide breaks down the real costs, risks, and trade-offs so you can make the right infrastructure decision.

By Doug Ebenal·Feb 11, 2026
Technology & Tools·intermediate·9 min read

Automation for Small Business: What to Automate First

Stop doing manually what software can do for you. This guide identifies the highest-impact areas to automate in your small business and shows you how to get started without breaking what already works.

By Josh Caruso·Feb 10, 2026
Technology & Tools·beginner·9 min read

Cybersecurity Basics: Protecting Your Business Data

Small businesses are the top target for cyberattacks. Here is a no-nonsense guide to the security basics every owner must implement to protect customer data, financial records, and business operations.

By Doug Ebenal·Feb 9, 2026
Technology & Tools·beginner·8 min read

Website Essentials: What Your Business Website Must Do

Your website is your digital storefront. Here is exactly what it needs to include, what it needs to do, and what you can skip, with a focus on turning visitors into paying customers.

By Josh Caruso·Feb 8, 2026
Technology & Tools·beginner·9 min read

AI for Small Business: Practical Applications That Save Time

Cut through the AI hype. Here are the specific, practical ways small business owners are using artificial intelligence right now to save hours every week without hiring data scientists.

By Doug Ebenal·Feb 7, 2026
Technology & Tools·beginner·9 min read

Accounting Software Comparison: QuickBooks, Xero, FreshBooks, Wave

A head-to-head comparison of the four most popular small business accounting platforms, with honest pros, cons, and pricing breakdowns so you can pick the right one.

By Josh Caruso·Feb 6, 2026
Technology & Tools·beginner·8 min read

Choosing Business Software: CRM, Accounting, and Operations

A practical framework for evaluating and selecting the right CRM, accounting, and operations software for your small business without overspending or overcomplicating things.

By Doug Ebenal·Feb 5, 2026

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