Ewen Finser 
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
If you are a freelancer looking for a great platform for managing your projects, you’ve come to the right place. The universe of project management platforms is massive. And to be honest, most of the systems out there are just plain overkill for freelancers. Having worked as a consultant on various projects and worked WITH … Read more
If you are trying to figure out if Hubspot or Close CRM is better for your business, you are in the right place. I’ve used both over the years to optimize our outbound ad sales businesses. I’ve also used Hubspot extensively for many different use cases, from a basic email campaign manager to a full … Read more
If you are stuck deciding between Slack vs Skype for your internal communications, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve used both systems extensively for our businesses over the years. There’s certainly tradeoffs to consider AND I do have a clear favorite (although not without caveats). In this comparison I’ll dive into the key considerations … Read more
If you are trying to decide between monday.com and Hive, you’ve come to the right place. As a digital business owner, I’m constantly looking for the right tools and software to more effectively manage our various lines I’ve business. I’ve tried them all! Which is why I created this site to “scratch my own itch”. … Read more
Wondering which digital tool, Notion or Slack, is the optimal choice for your business? I’ve been in your shoes, grappling with the same dilemma. I have a love/hate relationship with Slack. It’s core to our business and we cannot go back to Skype or *shudder* TEAMS, but it’s also not a great place to track … Read more
If you are looking for a good alternative to vidIQ, you are in the right place. I’ve personally tried all of the video optimization tools as we’ve looked to grow our YouTube presence in the last few years. VidIQ is a really good option. I currently have an active subscription. BUT, it’s not without limitations, … Read more
If you are trying to figure out of Beehiiv lives up to the hype, you are in the right place. I’ve been publishing digitally for 10+ years and have tried all the major email marketing platforms over the years. When “newsletters” became a thing with the rise of Substack, I tried them out too. We … Read more