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Top Mangomint Alternatives to Consider

Mangomint has a lot of potential for spa and salon owners. There were so many things to like about it, particularly the quick customer service response and all of the extra features that you get, even with lower tiers of service. Unfortunately, they are missing some key features that can leave clients disappointed.  So, having ... Read more

Mangomint vs Boulevard: How do they Compare?

In my experience working with spa software I have dealt with a lot of glitches and limitations not just for myself as the employee but for our customers.  Boulevard was introduced as a new option in 2016, and Manogmint the year after, both of which have a substantial leg up on previous competitors. But how ... Read more

Vagaro Alternatives to Try Instead

Vagaro is a solid all-in-one platform for appointment booking, payments, and marketing, especially for salons, spas, and fitness businesses, but it’s not without its issues. If, like others, your experience has been riddled with glitches, poor customer service, and a headache of an interface, it might be time to look into alternatives. Having worked with ... Read more

Vagaro vs Boulevard: Picking the Easiest Software for Your Spa

Having worked with spa software for several years, I am intimately familiar with the headaches that glitches and complicated interfaces can cause, not just for businesses, but for clients too. Thankfully, spa/salon software is continually evolving.  Vagaro has been around since 2009, but Boulevard, a new spa/salon software, hit the market in 2016. While normally ... Read more

Guidde vs WalkMe: A Comparison

But is one better than the other? Let’s take a side-by-side look at what unique features each of these two popular content creation tools offer to help you choose the best one. Platform Guidde WalkMe Best for Beginners and small-to-medium-sized businesses Best customizable and advanced features Price From $16 per month Custom Key Features Free ... Read more

The Best Workable Alternatives: Find a Hiring Tool That Actually Works for You

Workable is a solid hiring tool a lot of people love (and for good reasons), but the truth is that it’s not for everyone. It could be too pricey, too complicated, or just not built for the kind of hiring you do. But it doesn’t matter why you’re not happy with it: the good news ... Read more
Best Loom alternatives

My favorite Loom alternatives (that I really use)

I find it essential to have a go-to list of software for all different requirements. As a Project Manager who deals with international businesses and changing requirements daily, I need to be able to pivot when something doesn’t work for me or my team. I have a stack of go-to tools for different purposes, but ... Read more
Ninja Gig

Ninja Gig: I tested this ATS, does it stack up?

Ninja Gig is solid, user-friendly recruitment software best suited for SMBs (Small—to medium-sized businesses), recruitment agencies, and organizations. It’s ideal for organizations looking to simplify and automate the recruitment process without the complexity or cost of enterprise-level solutions. I’ve worked on both sides of the recruitment software world and used multiple platforms. I can tell ... Read more

The Best HR Software for Startups I’m Adding for 2025

If you are looking for the right HR software stack for your startup, this guide is for you. I’ve started a half dozen companies over the last 10 years and things are SO much easier today. When it comes to HR software, there’s some excellent choices to get started quickly and – most importantly – ... Read more

My Take on the Best Employee Scheduling Software for Retail

If you are a small to midsize retail operation in need of some great – modern – employee scheduling software, you are in the right spot. I recently ran a few digitally native employee scheduling solutions through tests to determine which ones are the right fits for different types of businesses. Some of the names ... Read more

My Take on Connecteam vs When I Work Compared

If you are trying to figure out if When I Work or Connecteam is the right fit for your operation, you are in the right place. I’ve been testing out a variety of deskless team management applications as the space has been evolving quickly recently. You can read more in my hands-on assessment of Connecteam, ... Read more

My Connecteam vs Homebase Experience Compared

Are you trying to figure out if Connecteam or Homebase is right for your “deskless” business, you are in the right place. I went deep in my hands-on Connecteam review and then compared it directly to Deputy, but Homebase was next on my list. It’s one of the top field service management platforms and in ... Read more

Best Connecteam Integrations to Start With (and my wishlist)

If you are trying to figure out what the optimal integrations are for Connecteam, you are in the right spot. In my original review of Connecteam, I noted a number of important payroll and accounting integrations. I’ll walk through exactly how to integrate these and how I’d rank them in terms of usefulness. I’ll also ... Read more

My Take on Deel vs Oyster HR Compared

If you want to figure out if Deel or Oyster HR is better for your business, you are in the right spot. I’ve used both platforms over the last two years and I generally like both EOR systems. That said, there are some significant nuances and additional features that are not obvious up front. In ... Read more

Connecteam vs Deputy: My Take on When to Use Each

If you are in the market for a field service management platform, Deputy and Connecteam might be near the top of your list. With good reason! I’ve tested out both of these “deskless” work management systems and (so far) have also published a full review of Connecteam (if you are interested in a deep dive). ... Read more

Connecteam Review: My Assessment So Far

If you are trying to figure out if Connecteam is right for your “deskless” workforce, this article is for you, based on my experience testing it out over the last 4+ weeks. My TL;DR is that Connecteam is a solid option for “all in one” deskless employee management, pulling together time tracking, scheduling, and real-time ... Read more

Top Mangomint Alternatives to Consider

Mangomint vs Boulevard: How do they Compare?

Vagaro Alternatives to Try Instead

Vagaro vs Boulevard: Picking the Easiest Software for Your Spa

Guidde vs WalkMe: A Comparison

The Best Workable Alternatives: Find a Hiring Tool That Actually Works for You

My favorite Loom alternatives (that I really use)

Ninja Gig: I tested this ATS, does it stack up?

The Best HR Software for Startups I’m Adding for 2025

My Take on the Best Employee Scheduling Software for Retail

My Take on Connecteam vs When I Work Compared

My Connecteam vs Homebase Experience Compared

Best Connecteam Integrations to Start With (and my wishlist)

My Take on Deel vs Oyster HR Compared

Connecteam vs Deputy: My Take on When to Use Each

Connecteam Review: My Assessment So Far

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Top Mangomint Alternatives to Consider

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By Lacey Jackson

Mangomint has a lot of potential for spa and salon owners. There were so many things to like about it, particularly the quick customer service ...

Vagaro Alternatives to Try Instead

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By Lacey Jackson

Vagaro is a solid all-in-one platform for appointment booking, payments, and marketing, especially for salons, spas, and fitness businesses, but it’s not without its issues. ...

Guidde vs WalkMe: A Comparison

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By Ewen Finser

But is one better than the other? Let’s take a side-by-side look at what unique features each of these two popular content creation tools offer ...

Ninja Gig

Ninja Gig: I tested this ATS, does it stack up?

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By Tarryn Menzies

Ninja Gig is solid, user-friendly recruitment software best suited for SMBs (Small—to medium-sized businesses), recruitment agencies, and organizations. It’s ideal for organizations looking to simplify ...

My Take on Deel vs Oyster HR Compared

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By Ewen Finser

If you want to figure out if Deel or Oyster HR is better for your business, you are in the right spot. I’ve used both ...

Connecteam Review: My Assessment So Far

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By Ewen Finser

If you are trying to figure out if Connecteam is right for your “deskless” workforce, this article is for you, based on my experience testing ...

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