Ewen Finser 
If you are trying to determine if SaneBox vs Mailbutler is the better email management app for your needs, you are in the right spot! I’ve done a deep dive recently into the email productivity space as I was tired of manually triaging a mountain of unread emails for our various digital businesses. Having tried … Read more
In the chaotic world of task management and productivity, having a consolidated tool that simplifies your daily planning process can be a game-changer. Sunsama, a daily planner application, claims to be this game changer. I’d previously tested and reviewed to more upmarket competitors in Motion and Reclaim.ai, so Sunsama was next on my list (it … Read more
If you are on the fence about Reclaim.ai and want to know if it actually delivers, this review is for you. I’ve been watching the smart scheduling and AI productivity space heat up this year. There’s some great new tools out there. But cutting through the hype takes some hands on testing. Thankfully, as a … Read more
If you are not satisfied with Sortly as your inventory management system and looking at switching things up, you are in the right place. Sortly is a great flexible, all-purpose inventory software, but there’s definitely some reasons to consider competitors. Namely, these are some I’ve experienced and come across personally: So with all that being … Read more
If you are trying to figure out if Mailchimp or ActiveCampaign is right for your business, this article is for you. I’ve used BOTH services for different businesses over the years and can speak intimately to what they offer, who they are best for, and ultimately which service I’m STILL using to this day… The … Read more
No matter what you’re building online, you need a landing page. This is how you’ll turn visitors into mailing list subscribers if you are applying an email marketing strategy, or users, members and customers in other scenarios. The more catchy, creative and clever your landing pages, the better. Depending on your brand, audience and what … Read more
Today we are going to be looking at two popular online learning platforms: Podia vs Teachable. Creating and selling online courses is a great way to share your knowledge and expertise and build authority around your brand. Online learning is becoming more and more popular, as people look to learn new skills in an affordable … Read more
Are you looking to start email marketing for your business? It’s likely you’re feeling very overwhelmed with the amount of email marketing solutions out there, who mostly market themselves using very similar selling points, and there’s a good chance you’re finding it a bit confusing. You’re not the first! It’s a common scenario, and it’s … Read more
Do you feel like Mercury Bank’s offerings are falling short of your small business needs? You’re certainly not the only one. I found myself in a similar situation, wrestling with frustrations and seeking better banking solutions. After extensive research and navigating through a sea of options from digital to traditional banks, I’ve compiled the best … Read more
If you are trying to figure out if Helium 10 or SmartScout is the right Amazon tool for your business, you are in the right place. This is exactly the conundrum I was facing recently as we’ve been looking to add Amazon products to our revenue playbook. In this comparison I’ll break down my key … Read more
If you are looking for the right CRM for your business and have narrowed it down to HubSpot or Freshworks, this article is for you. I’ve been using CRMs for the last 7+ years and have tried pretty much every major entrant into the market. This is mainly because we run a fairly non traditional … Read more
If you are trying to figure out if Melio or Veem is the right payments platform for your business, this article is for you. I’ve struggled for YEARS to find decent alternatives to PayPal. We have a global contractors and need to process 100s of payments each month to many different destinations. We similarly have … Read more
In this comparison of MailerLite vs ActiveCampaign, I’ll go over some key features of both platforms, pros, and cons to help you decide which will be a better fit for your business. Why listen to me? I’ve been online, building brands with email lists for 10+ years. I’ve personally used BOTH tools and actually still … Read more
ActiveCampaign and HubSpot are both popular customer relationship management (CRM) platforms, which also offer marketing automation and sales features. It’s tricky to compare them directly, because anyone who has used both will tell you that they are quite different. ActiveCampaign is an email marketing tool first, and CRM second, which is reflected in the features … Read more
If you’re planning to tap into this market, particularly the Gen Zers and millennials, then you’re at the right place. In this article, we delve into the top trending TikTok products that you can consider for your eCommerce business. Let’s dive right in! 1. Print on Demand Products Print on Demand is #1 for me … Read more
If you are looking for an alternative to Wordtune for your content operations, you’ve come to the right place! I have 10+ years experience creating content (individually and with teams) for the web. I’ve tried and tested virtually every existing and new content editing tool and the many new AI-based entrants recently. Wordtune is a … Read more
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