saas BLOG - December 5, 2022 Unpacking SaaS, No. 2: When to use paid vs. free software. Nowadays, there are plenty of tools available for free over the internet. Even if it’s just a sampling of a software, with limited capabilities, you can get a lot done at no cost. However, there comes a point when paying for a subscription fee is worth the cost. How do you know when that point is reached or when a paid option is more effective than a free alternative? In this article, we answer…
saas BLOG - November 21, 2022 Unpacking SaaS, No. 1: What is Software as a Service (SaaS) and why do businesses need to know? You may have seen the acronym SaaS floating around in the past few years. Software as a Service is an incredibly popular model in the modern business world, which many businesses utilize for their daily operations. If you’re a newer business or a more established enterprise looking to expand your use of software, learning about this model might help you find the perfect tool for your company. Part one of Schooley Mitchell’s three-part series on…
waste BLOG - October 24, 2022 Anaerobic digestion – a solution to waste and energy concerns? In Penobscot County, Maine, a fifth-generation cattle farm has adopted a brilliant way of reducing waste, creating clean energy, and offsetting the cost of running their facilities. Nearly a decade ago, Stonyvale Farm installed a waste management system to handle the excess manure produced by its cows. The system loads manure into large, heated tanks filled with microbes, which then generate electricity using anaerobic digestion – a process similar to fermentation. Before long, the farm…
business expenses MORE INFO BLOG - October 11, 2022 How staffing shortages hurt businesses. One of the challenges facing many businesses right now is staffing shortages. If your business hasn’t encountered this yet, count yourself lucky, and be ready to deal with it in the future. How exactly do staffing shortages hurt businesses? From cost to quality of labor, staff burnout, and more, staffing shortages can be detrimental. In this article, we look at shortages from the employer’s perspective. Why does understaffing happen? Under normal circumstances, understaffing can happen…
merchant services BLOG - September 26, 2022 Should you buy or lease a card terminal? For today’s merchants, offering quick and accessible payment options is a must. For physical locations, that often means keeping up to date with the latest quality terminal technology. One of the tougher decisions can be whether to rent those current terminals from your provider, or purchase them outright. In this article, we examine that question in depth. A clear answer is hard to find. Researching whether to buy or rent can leave you with as…
telecom BLOG - September 12, 2022 Common telecom billing errors, and how to avoid them. Telecom bills have been notorious for billing errors, ever since a 2005 Gartner study revealed up to 80% of invoices contained some kind of mistake. Since then, better technology and automation have improved the situation, but telecom billing errors should still be taken seriously. Even today, that number is as high as 15%. In this article, we look at the most common telecom billing errors, and how your business can take measures to prevent losing…
eldsps BLOG - August 29, 2022 What is the future of drivers in long haul trucking? New regulations, driver shortages, supply chain issues, and rising fuel costs are just some of the issues leaving the future of the trucking industry uncertain. The way some companies are looking to combat these challenges is via autonomous vehicles. While still in its early stages, this trend could have significant impacts on the industry and those employed by it. In this article, we look at some of the current issues and predicted outcomes. State…