Articles by Tirena Dingeldein

4 Signs It’s Time to Move On and Check Out New Software

Published November 1, 2019 by Tirena Dingeldein and Kristen Bialik

Learn how to evaluate your software and see if it’s time to upgrade. Do you feel like your current software isn’t a good value, is missing a key feature, or doesn’t align with your growing business... Continue Reading

What’s the Difference Between CRM and Marketing Automation Software?

Published October 11, 2019 by Tirena Dingeldein

Customer relationship management (CRM) software and marketing automation software are different. If you’re surprised by this, that’s OK. At face value, they seem to be the same. In actuality? They serve two distinct purposes. Marketing and... Continue Reading

6 Best Medical Apps for Doctors

Published October 9, 2019 by Tirena Dingeldein

Everyone is living in a mobile world, even healthcare workers. That’s why we rounded up the top medical apps for doctors. When I was working at a pharmacy, using a mobile app for drug identification was... Continue Reading

Capterra Connect: The Latest IT Management News, Articles, and Insights

Published October 7, 2019 by Tirena Dingeldein

There’s a lot of news out there, but not a lot of time to figure out what’s important and what isn’t. That’s why we’ve collected the top IT management stories you need to know about this... Continue Reading

Bing Maps vs. Google Maps: Comparing the Big Players

Published September 16, 2019 by Tirena Dingeldein

From delivery routes to offsite meeting directions, there are places to go and many ways for businesses to get there. No matter your destination, Google Maps is the dominant name in the directions space. But no... Continue Reading

Stuck Between Two Software Choices? Use This Software Comparison Template to Choose One in 15 Minutes

Published August 15, 2019 by Tirena Dingeldein

Have 15 minutes? Use this software comparison template to decide between tools. Choosing new software requires significant time and money. Ideally, the selection process results in a few options that your business can easily decide between.... Continue Reading

A Superhero’s Guide to Making the Case for Software Purchases

Published June 28, 2019 by Tirena Dingeldein

Warning: You might want to buy a cape, because our business-case template will turn you into a software superhero. First, the obvious: Businesses often want to optimize, streamline, or fix a process that just isn’t working.... Continue Reading

The Most Valuable Software Features for Small Businesses and Startups

Published June 18, 2019 by Tirena Dingeldein

What really matters when it comes to small-business or startup software? We’ve come up with a list of “need-to-have” and “nice-to-have” features. By now you know what software to invest in if you’re building your first... Continue Reading

How to Build an Industry-Specific Tailored Software and Tech Stack for Startups

Published May 23, 2019 by Tirena Dingeldein

Businesses need industry-specific software to succeed. What software are you missing? We previously highlighted three foundational software solutions that every business needs to succeed: finance and accounting, data security, and customer relationship management. But what can... Continue Reading

How to Respond to the Impact of the Gig Economy

Published May 21, 2019 by Tirena Dingeldein

Is the gig economy good or bad for businesses, or is it even happening? In 2016, experts said the gig economy was going to overtake traditional business models in the near future. People started paying closer... Continue Reading