Guides
How to Build a Software Vendor Shutdown Plan After the Botkeeper and Affixa Closures
Two 2026 closures show how little warning small teams get. Here is a one-page exit plan and an export routine that works.
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PricingHarvest Price Increase 2026: How to Check Your Renewal and Decide Whether to Switch
Harvest now bills seats plus usage. Here is how to price your renewal, push back, and know when moving is cheaper.
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ReviewsMeta Muse for Small Business: What It Costs, What It Connects To and Who Should Wait
Meta has turned its Muse AI agent loose on small business work, with free and paid tiers and links to QuickBooks, Shopify and Slack. Here is what is known and what to check first.
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PricingMailchimp Free Plan Limits in 2026: When to Upgrade or Switch
Mailchimp's free plan now caps you at 250 contacts and 500 sends a month. Here is what that covers, what it locks away and when a paid plan or a rival makes more sense.
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ReviewsGusto Business Compliance: What It Covers for Multi-State Employers
Gusto's October update puts state tax registration, annual reports and government mail inside its payroll app. Here is what it handles and what an owner still has to check.
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ComparisonsWindows 10 ESU Year Two vs. Upgrading: What a Small Business Should Do
Year Two of Windows 10 Extended Security Updates costs $122 per device and the bill doubles again after that. Here is how paying compares with upgrading or going cloud.
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PricingMicrosoft 365 Copilot Business Price: What a Small Team Pays in 2026
The add-on lists at $21 per user, a promo drops it to $18 until December 31, and monthly billing costs more. Here is the math for 3 seats and 10.
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PricingNotion AI Credits Pricing for a Small Team: What You Pay in 2026
Notion is moving existing workspaces to Standard, Select and paid credits on November 2. Here is what each one covers and what a ten-person team can expect to spend.
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GuidesHow to Switch Payroll Providers in 2026 Without Missing a Tax Deadline
The best date to change payroll providers is January 1. Here is how to time the move, protect your tax deposits, export the right records and test the first pay run.
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GuidesHow to Set Up SPF, DKIM and DMARC for Small Business Email
Three DNS records keep your invoices out of spam and stop scammers from sending as your domain. Here is how to set up each one, in order, without breaking your mail.
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ComparisonsMicrosoft 365 vs. Google Workspace for Small Business: 2026 Pricing Compared
Microsoft raised Business Basic and Standard prices on July 1, 2026. Google held its list prices. Here is what a small team now pays for each.
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Comparisons1Password vs. Bitwarden for Business: Which Password Manager Fits a Small Team in 2026?
Bitwarden costs less than half as much per seat, while 1Password is easier for staff to adopt. Here is how the two compare on price, admin controls and security.