Reviews
Wix
With an intuitive drag-and-drop editor and many features (including AI) to support all kinds of businesses, Wix offers something for everyone. The generous free plan lets you build a fully functional website, making it one of the most accessible site builders available. It’s one of the few website builders I’ve tested that lives up to its reputation.
Shopify POS
Shopify POS is best suited for omnichannel businesses that sell online and in person. Its solutions allow you to unify sales across all your channels with automatic inventory updates and lets you manage your stock, staff, products, and marketing from one place. However, entirely brick-and-mortar businesses and those in industries other than retail might be better off with an...
Toast
Toast stands out as an all-in-one, customizable, and scalable restaurant POS solution. It integrates multiple ordering options with robust inventory and supply chain management. With plans starting at /month, Toast caters to all types of restaurants and budgets, including multi-location businesses. Discover how Toast can streamline your operations and revolutionize your...
Square POS
Catering to restaurants, retail stores, and appointment-based businesses, Square POS is one of the most popular systems on the market – no doubt in part because of its generous free plan, packed with features that are normally found behind paywalls. While Square POS works for most businesses, online-first and omnichannel businesses might find more robust support elsewhere.
Sekure Payment Experts
Despite past hiccups, Sekure Payment Experts has refined its approach and now provides good support and customer service. Businesses on a budget can save with Sekure's zero-cost processing Edge program, plus it offers free equipment and same or next-day deposits at no charge. It’s worth considering, but make sure you carefully review your contract terms before signing.
Lightspeed POS
Lightspeed serves restaurant, retail, and golf businesses, standing out as a feature-rich POS solution with advanced inventory, multi-location, and omnichannel capabilities. It provides e-commerce functionality exclusively for higher-tier plans. This means brick-and-mortar businesses only pay for necessary features. Lightspeed is ideal for established businesses and those...
Swyft Filings
Swyft Filings promises to handle the paperwork for the formation of your LLC, and that’s exactly what it does. Good customer support and an excellent set of features makes Swyft Filings ideal for small business owners. Though there are some extra fees to be aware of, it offers good value for money overall.
SpotOn
SpotOn POS stands out with a POS platform highly customized for retail, restaurants, professional services, salons, and other small to medium-sized businesses. You can easily migrate from another system due to its personalized approach. Its free restaurant and affordable entry-level retail plan make it a good deal, provided you don’t need many add-ons. As for whether it beats...
Epos Now
Epos Now is one of the few POS solutions that provides flexible software compatible with many third-party hardware brands. You can also integrate any payment processor, but long-term contracts may be a drawback. While suitable for small to mid-sized retail and hospitality businesses, large or more complex organizations might find its features limiting.
Copy.ai
Thanks to its wide variety of writing tools for different use cases, Copy.ai is a robust AI writing platform ideal for businesses. It can generate sales copy, create long-form blog articles, and translate your content into multiple languages. It’s not perfect, but it’s worth trying out if you want to elevate your content in minutes.
Harbor Compliance
Though not as popular as some alternatives, Harbor Compliance is a legitimate company handling LLC formation and compliance services. It specializes in industry-specific licensing and offers comprehensive support for nonprofit formation. Combined with its compliance software, Harbor Compliance can save you a significant amount of time. However, it provides less value than our...
Blog Posts
9 Best Instant Funding Credit Card Processing: Get Paid in 2025
Imagine having a great business opportunity only to miss out because of insufficient funds, or not being able to grow your business because you lack a regular cash flow. Luckily, if you need a cash injection, some credit card processors can help you accept payments right away and get your business off the ground by offering instant funding options. I spent over a month...
Report: Apple Loses $1 Billion a Year to Boost Streaming Service
Apple is reportedly losing over $1 billion a year on its streaming service, Apple TV+. The iPhone maker spends around $5 billion annually on new content, despite scaling back to $4.5 billion last year. Apple continues investing in its push for a greater foothold in the entertainment industry. Apple TV+ launched in 2019 and currently has around 45 million subscribers – far...
Wix Introduces Two New Automation & Customization Features
SaaS website builder Wix unveiled two new features to help users automate and customize their business workflows. The automation builder and Wix Functions expand automation options across apps like Wix Services, Wix Stores, and Wix Bookings. Users can access the new features for free with optional premium upgrades. “Wix Functions complements Wix Automations by enabling...
OpenAI Working on a New Model “Good” at Creative Writing
OpenAI has developed a new AI model that excels at creative writing, according to CEO Sam Altman. "We trained a new model that is good at creative writing (not sure yet how/when it will get released),” Altman wrote in a post on X. To showcase its capabilities, he shared a sample of its work – a 1,172-word short story generated in response to the prompt: "Please write a...
OpenAI, Google Seek Approval To Train AI on Copyright Content
OpenAI and Google are among the tech companies that have asked the US government for permission to train their AI models on copyright-protected content. Their proposals are in response to President Donald Trump’s AI Action Plan. As part of the initiative, the White House requested input from governments and private entities on how to “enhance America’s position as an AI...
Anthropic CEO: AI Will Write 90% of Code in 3 to 6 Months
In a bold projection, Dario Amodei, CEO of AI firm Anthropic, said artificial intelligence will evolve to write 90% of software code within the next three to six months. He added that AI may automate virtually all coding tasks within a year. “If I look at coding, programming, which is one area where AI is making the most progress. What we are finding is that we're 3 to 6...
Meta & Salesforce Launch AI Agents For Small Businesses
Tech giants Meta and Salesforce are making bold moves into Agentic AI, introducing advanced autonomous agents designed to revolutionize customer interactions and business operations. At a recent conference, Meta introduced an AI customer service agent for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. The AI can handle real-time inquiries, assist with returns, process purchases, and...
8 Best Credit Card Readers for iPhone: Tiny but Mighty [2025]
It can be frustrating to find the right iPhone card reader for your business. Many mobile card readers use a physical headphone jack connector, so they won’t work for modern iPhones. Others are offered only by processors that charge expensive fees for mobile transactions. Even if you do find an affordable card reader, many run on outdated iOS apps, leaving you with a buggy and...
6 Best Colorado LLC Formation Services Reviewed in 2025
Colorado consistently ranks among the best US states to start a business, especially for creative and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) startups. Still, forming a Limited Liability Company (LLC) in Colorado can feel daunting, especially if you’re a first-time business owner. Finding a reliable Colorado LLC formation service can save you from the hassle and help...
IONOS Selects Sectigo as Its Digital Certificate Authority Partner
IONOS, a global web hosting and cloud service provider, has chosen Sectigo as its exclusive digital certificate authority. The expanded partnership allows IONOS to offer Sectigo's advanced Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM) and security solutions to its global customer base of over six million users. As the official public certificate provider for IONOS, Sectigo will...
How To Sell T-Shirts Online: Step-By-Step Guide [2025]
The custom T-shirt printing market is booming – now is the perfect time to reap the benefits. I’ll teach you how to sell T-shirts online, from setting up your shop to selling your first tee. You don’t need any skills or lots of money to start selling T-shirts online as it’s one of the businesses with the lowest barriers to entry. It’s really not as daunting as it...
Microsoft Will Shut Down Skype After 22 Years of Service
Microsoft has announced that it will permanently shut down Skype on May 5, 2025, after 22 years of service. This decision is part of Microsoft's strategy to prioritize Microsoft Teams for communication and collaboration. “In the past two years, the number of minutes spent in meetings by consumer users of Teams has grown 4X,” said Jeff Teper, President of Collaborative Apps...
Brevo Announces €50 Million Investment in AI
Brevo, a digital marketing and CRM platform, has announced a €50 million investment in artificial intelligence to enhance its suite of customer engagement tools. The funding will drive AI-powered innovations focused on personalization, automation, and efficiency for businesses using Brevo's services. The initiative includes the launch of the "Brevo AI Lab" at its new...
Apple To Invest $500+ Billion in the US Over the Next Four Years
Apple has announced plans to invest over $500 billion in the US over the next four years. The move could help the iPhone maker mitigate the impact of newly imposed tariffs on Chinese imports, a key concern given that most of its manufacturing occurs in China. A major component of Apple's investment is a new 250,000-square-foot server manufacturing facility near Houston,...
10 Best Website Builders for Authors and Writers in 2025
It pains me to say it, but fan mail is mostly a thing of the past. These days, if you’re looking to establish a connection with your audience, a strong online presence is the way to go. But unfortunately, many authors – even renowned ones – have websites that look uninspired or outdated. Sure, maybe Zadie Smith can get away with a so-so website, but most authors really need...
Guides
The Website Planet Squarespace Starter Guide
The most comprehensive, step-by-step guide for small business owners and freelancers who want to build a branded website with Squarespace and avoid the cookie-cutter template look. Every module is free, supported with illustrations, and developed in collaboration with a certified Squarespace website designer.
Module 5: Combined Homepage and Portfolio (Part 2/2)
Complete your Portfolio page with a CTA and About section, then set it as your homepage to invite exploration and earn trust.
Module 4: Combined Homepage and Portfolio (Part 1/2)
Build a compelling portfolio page to showcase your talent and impress visitors.
Module 3: The About Page – Portfolio
Develop an about page that fosters a genuine connection with potential clients by emphasizing common values and experiences.
Module 3: The About Page – Agency
Develop an about page that fosters a genuine connection with potential clients by emphasizing common values and experiences.
Squarespace Module 1 | Quick Prep
Define your website’s structure and purpose. Collect essential brand assets like a logo, images, and copy.
Module 5: The Homepage – Salon
Design and build an eye-catching, high-impact homepage that says: “This is my brand!” rather than “This is a Squarespace template.
Module 5: The Homepage – Agency
Design and build an eye-catching, high-impact homepage that says: “This is my brand!” rather than “This is a Squarespace template.
Module 2: The Contact Page – Agency
Make it simple for visitors to get in touch. Build an intuitive contact page that includes an enticing contact form.
Module 3: The About Page – Salon
Develop an about page that fosters a genuine connection with potential clients by emphasizing common values and experiences.
Module 2: The Contact Page – Portfolio
Make it simple for visitors to get in touch. Build an intuitive contact page that includes an enticing contact form.
Module 2: The Contact Page – Salon
Make it simple for visitors to get in touch. Build an intuitive contact page that includes an enticing contact form.