Michael Kurko

Fundera • 4th January 2025

BigCommerce vs. WooCommerce: Which Is Right for Your Business?

Selling online has never been easier. Since the early days of ecommerce when sellers had to install clunky shopping cart plugins on their website, dozens of ecommerce platforms have emerged. These cutting-edge tools allow you to sell products anywhere in the world, engage with customers across social media and online marketplaces, and fine-tune the performance of your store.
In this guide, we’ll compare BigCommerce vs. WooCommerce, two of the most popular ecommerce solutions on the market today....

U.S. News • 15th December 2021

Nextiva Business Phone System Review 2022

Nextiva provides businesses with a unified platform that combines business phone, video conferencing, collaboration, and customer management. Its plans offer basic calling, faxing, and video conferencing. They can also scale up to add customer service features like call analytics, automated voicemail transcription, and a customer service ticket and sales tracking solution.

Forbes Advisor • 4th October 2021

Webroot Vs. Avast Vs. Bitdefender

If you’re looking to protect your computers and smartphones from viruses, tracking and cyberattacks, antivirus software can provide the solution you need. Many offer either a free version for basic threat protection or free trials so you can fully test their software.

Three popular antivirus platforms on the market are Webroot, Avast and Bitdefender. Each offers high levels of threat protection, an easy-to-use interface and a choice of plans to fit your needs and budget.

We rated and compared

The Balance • 8th July 2021

Best Life Insurance for Parents for 2021

Life insurance is especially important if you’re a parent, since it enables you to protect and provide for your family even after your death. Many parents may be interested in taking advantage of whole life policies that can offer coverage for the entire life of an individual. Whole life insurance policies build a cash value, and the premiums can’t ever increase. The best life insurance policies for parents help to protect the financial future of their children. We looked at more than a dozen of

Investopedia • 8th July 2021

The Best Bitcoin IRA Companies for 2021

Since Bitcoin is a digital rather than tangible asset, cryptocurrency IRAs require specialized management, greater protection of sensitive data, and deep expertise in cryptocurrency trading. We researched nearly a dozen Bitcoin IRAs based on expertise, security, experience, fees, and more. Here are our top picks.

Traditional individual retirement accounts (IRAs) are a great way to provide future financial security. However, as world events continue to increase the volatility of global markets,

The Balance Careers • 21st December 2020

Best IT Certifications of 2021

As businesses continue to rely on increasingly complex information systems, the need for experienced IT professionals continues to grow. Individuals with particular IT certifications are even more sought-after since the rigorous exams and certification prerequisites showcase both deep knowledge and real-world experience.

The Balance Small Business • 23rd October 2020

The 7 Best Webinar Platforms of 2020

While most webinar platforms offer similar features, what tends to separate them is the number of attendees allowed in each webinar and the marketing, lead generation, and automation features available.

The Balance Small Business • 19th October 2020

The 8 Best Sites to Find Gig Jobs of 2020

Gig jobs are work people take on to make extra money to do things like pay off debt or to make themselves less dependent on full-time employment. They can be anything from side-hustle jobs to freelance projects based on their professional skills.

The Balance Small Business • 27th September 2020

The 5 Best Debt Collection Agencies of 2020

The average small business in the United States has $84,000 in unpaid invoices. It often takes 21 to 30 days for an invoice to get paid; and, because many businesses only have a 27-day cash reserve, delinquent customers can push a small business into the red.

Simple [A] • 27th September 2020

The Website Audit: Is Your Site Dragging You Down?

As business changes and grows, marketers must discover every opportunity to engage customers, while vigilantly identifying issues that might be undermining their efforts. Let’s take a look at how auditing your site can help you adapt to new digital marketing opportunities faster than your competitors.

The Balance • 20th September 2020

The 7 Best Credit Counseling Services of 2020

According to the 2019 National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) Consumer Financial Literacy Survey, 60% of consumers had credit card debt in the last 12 months, with 37% carrying it over month after month. Mike Sullivan of credit counseling agency Take Charge America states that individuals with a debt management plan can pay off their balance in 30 to 60 months and lower their interest rates by 15% to 20%.

The Balance Small Business • 17th September 2020

The 6 Best HIPAA Training Programs of 2020

With data security breaches on the rise, healthcare providers are finding it more challenging than ever to protect the privacy of individuals’ health information and remain HIPAA-compliant.

The Balance Small Business • 17th September 2020

The 7 Best Small Business Software of 2020

We reviewed dozens of software platforms built specifically to help small businesses take care of the tasks that will help them thrive. We chose the best based on common business needs, quality of the platform, ease-of-use, and affordability. Here are our top picks.

The Balance Small Business • 17th September 2020

The 7 Best Bulk Text Message Services of 2020

Bulk text message services let businesses take advantage of one of the most innovative tools for engaging with customers. From offering coupons and announcing specials to running surveys and contests, text message marketing lets even the smallest businesses stay current and competitive.

The Balance Careers • 20th June 2020

The Best Video Editing Software of 2020

With the increasing power of personal computers, video editing software lets budding filmmakers and YouTube entrepreneurs produce studio-quality videos right from their homes. The best software offers advanced editing features like motion tracking, image stabilization, and color balancing as well as transitions,...

The Balance Small Business • 21st May 2020

The 7 Best VoIP Service Providers of 2020

More and more small businesses are ditching landlines for voice over internet protocol (VoIP) phones to save money and take advantage of new collaborative communication tools.

The Balance • 30th March 2020

The 6 Best Extended Car Warranty Companies of 2020

A standard car manufacturer’s warranty can help you manage any unexpected repairs for the first three to five years after your purchase. After that, however, you’re on your own.

Software Advice • 24th May 2017

Why a National Unique Patient Identifier Is Good for Small Practices

When you visit any website, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. This information might be about you, your preferences or your device and is mostly used to make the site work as you expect it to. The information does not usually directly identify you, but it can give you a more personalized web experience. Because we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to allow some types of cookies. Click on the different category heading...

Simple [A] • 30th November 2016

Three Ways to Optimize for Google’s Mobile-Friendly Algorithm

The first step is understanding what Google means by “mobile-friendly.” In addition to offering a mobile-friendly testing tool, Google outlines some criteria websites must meet to be considered mobile-friendly.