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Australian SMBs Feel the Cyber Security Heat: Here’s What IT Pros Can Do to Help

The internet is a difficult space for Australian small and midsize businesses at the moment. Not only does the rate of innovation challenge them to adopt disruptive new technologies with minimal resources, but they also have to contend with the same cyber threats as all other businesses. Then, those that . . . Read more

Australian SMBs Feel the Cyber Security Heat: Here’s What IT Pros Can Do to Help

The internet is a difficult space for Australian small and midsize businesses at the moment. Not only does the rate of innovation challenge them to adopt disruptive new technologies with minimal resources, but they also have to contend with the same cyber threats as all other businesses. Then, those that . . . Read more

Get Lifetime Access to This All-In-One Business Toolkit for Just $49.99

From customer support and HR to accounting and project management, this platform provides the perfect toolkit for unlocking the potential of your business. Image: StackCommerce In the early days, many startups were run entirely on spreadsheets and live documents. This is fine when you have zero budget and no staff. . . . Read more

Ahrefs vs Semrush (2023): An In-Depth SEO Tool Comparison

While Ahrefs and Semrush are both superb all-in-one SEO suites, there’s a reason why some top agencies use both. Though they have significant overlap, they also have some unique features defined by each tool’s original purpose. Ahrefs began primarily as a backlinks tool, which makes sense, as Google started as . . . Read more

The Best Payroll Software for Your Small Business in 2023

Small-business payroll helps business owners pay employees (and themselves) correctly, on time and with as little hassle as possible. While the right payroll software for your small business depends largely on your business’s unique payroll requirements, we recommend Gusto for first-time employers who need simple, affordable software with a low . . . Read more

Kaspersky’s New Report Reveals the Top Cyber Threats for SMBs in 2023

A new report from Kaspersky reveals the top cyber threats for SMBs in 2023. Read more about it and how to protect organizations from it. Image: BeeBright/Shutterstock According to a new report from Kaspersky, small and medium-sized businesses are facing various cybersecurity threats; the biggest issues are exploits against their . . . Read more

Cyberattacks surge to 61% of small and medium-sized businesses, says study

A poll of security software buyers shows 39% of small and medium-sized businesses lost customer data due to cyberattacks. Image: Song_about_summer/Adobe Stock More than half of small and medium-sized businesses in the U.S. and U.K. faced a successful cyberattack in the last year, according to a June 2023 study from . . . Read more

Patriot Payroll Software Review (2023): Features, Pros & Cons

Patriot Payroll: Fast facts [Star rating: 3.8 out of 5] Starting price: $17 per month + $4 per employee (self-service) Unlimited monthly payroll runs. Free expert setup. Excellent U.S.-based customer support. Free 401(k) and workers’ compensation insurance integration. Patriot Payroll’s comprehensive software works best for small and midsize businesses that . . . Read more

Gusto vs QuickBooks Payroll: Which Software Is Better for 2023?

Payroll software is a low-priced, automated, often turnkey management solution for everything from employee payments to human resources, benefits and taxes. Scalable platforms like Gusto and QuickBooks are ideal for small and midsize businesses that don’t necessarily have the fiscal wherewithal to onboard an entire HR department but need flexibility . . . Read more