Lacey Jackson 
Tracfone Wireless is a prepaid phone option owned by Verizon. They use Verizon towers to provide inexpensive service at slightly lower speeds than contract service. However, they do have a lot of basic plans that can be ideal for people who want simple talk and text but don’t really need additional services, features, packages, membership … Read more
The biggest decision most people make today when choosing a phone plan centers on T-Mobile vs. Verizon. Recent Billy Bob commercials poke fun at that truth, but today the majority of smaller cell phone companies, especially prepaid companies, use one or the other as a parent company/tower access. So if you are trying to decide … Read more
I was a loyal Verizon customer for about 8 years before I realized I could still take advantage of their networks but pay less. Still, despite what my wife told me, I had to research it on my own, and make the spreadsheets (I can hear her groaning from here). Trust the spreadsheets. So when … Read more
Straight Talk wireless is a prepaid wireless provider that is sold through Walmart. They offer service plans for home phones and wireless phones with device plans for mobile hotspot data, home internet, and tablets. The Company also includes perks like International long distance, ID notification, call detection, and a Walmart Plus Membership with some of … Read more
I spent three years going back and forth with different prepaid cell phone providers. Every time I thought I was happy, Ryan Reynolds would show up on my screen and I would reconsider that happiness. Suffice to say I’ve now had a great deal of hands-on experience, not just for myself, but for our family … Read more
Total Wireless and Straight Talk are both contractless, prepaid carriers that use the Verizon network. That said, while they have very similar offerings and plans up front, deciding between the two comes down to the details, like the plan features and other options. Total Wireless is best for people who: Straight Talk is best for … Read more
Rush Order Tees is a popular customized clothing company, though they also offer customizable promo products. Their bread and butter is the fact that they offer fast shipping (hence the name), but there are many reasons why you might be looking for Rush Order Tees alternatives. On several occasions, I have needed a company that … Read more
The last time we left for a trade show, we needed a lot of SWAG. The thing was, we didn’t want the same old boring, traditional SWAG that just had our company logo on it. This time, we wanted unique offerings where we could design fun, thematic promotional products that people would be more likely … Read more
The first time I used a bulk t-shirt printing service, I was setting up a campaign for an underserved community. All the sales from the shirts went to that community, so having bulk discounts that dropped the price meant more money from the fundraiser. I didn’t expect all the shirts to sell out as quickly … Read more
When I first placed an order for custom shirts for a community fundraiser (a marathon, actually), I went through Custom Ink. We had months to prepare, as this was an annual event, and lots of shirts to order. But then our budget got tighter and our delivery window shorter. Now I needed something with faster … Read more
Whether you run a nail salon, spa, or fitness center, you’ve probably run into some of the same issues with Simplybook: an inability to link to comprehensive POS systems, integrate with other third-party platforms, or give calendar controls to all of your staff. I struggled for a long time to find a good replacement for … Read more
Boulevard is a relatively new contender in the salon software marketplace. It was designed by professionals with real salon experience, and that really shows in small, but impactful ways. On average, after switching to Boulevard for at least 90 days, your salon will see: But is all that really worth the price? I’ll dive into … Read more
One of the easiest ways to get recurring appointments for your salon is through memberships. Memberships can help build better cash flow for your salon and keep your clients coming back with things like subscriptions. We use memberships much like a loyalty program, providing our clients with the opportunity to get discounts on services or … Read more
Having a central location for online booking is essential for salons. As an independent or small, scaling business, you might be able to get away with multiple online systems to manage things like inventory, if you have it, POS, and marketing, but these are all secondary to being able to secure your online bookings. So … Read more
If you’re running a small business spa, the software you need most will typically provide several services in one location with options for third-party integration or custom features. In my opinion, the best features include forms (particularly for medical spas), online bookings, payment processing, and client management. So I looked into the best small business … Read more
What do salons and spas have in common? Turns out quite a lot. They primarily operate on a pre-booked schedule. They rely heavily on specialized software. They need to maintain detailed client records. I used to think StyleSeat was the go-to booking and calendar management software solution to solve all these problems because of their … Read more