Marketing, Business and Professional Development

  • I Analyzed G2 Reviews to Find the 6 Best Purchasing Software
    by smattoo@g2.com (Shreya Mattoo) on June 5, 2026 at 8:24 pm

    If you're a CFO, procurement lead, or operations director still relying on spreadsheets or siloed systems to manage purchase orders, you're likely still battling vendor dissatisfaction, budget overruns, and delayed approvals. You might be scouring for a purchasing tool to consolidate your vendor orders and supplier invoices, but you might not know where to start. To help you overcome this issue, streamline purchase approvals, and improve financial planning, I consulted internal procurement teams to understand and evaluate the best purchasing software that can automate purchase orders, control spending, and increase financial visibility. I consulted market research experts, procurement vendors, and stakeholders to research the six best purchasing software and cross-referenced it with market data and peer validation. I also factored in G2 reviews, pros and cons, pricing, and customer satisfaction to present an unbiased review of these tools to share an unbiased take. At a quick glance, my top six tools are Teampay, SAP Ariba,  Paylocity, SAP Cloud ERP (formerly SAP S/4HANA Cloud), Procurify, and ServiceNow Source-to-Pay Operations. So, let's get into it! 

  • What are the Best Cloud-Based Billing Solutions for Small Businesses?
    by ksathyamoorthy@g2.com (Krithika Sathyamoorthy) on June 5, 2026 at 3:10 pm

    Xero, Square Point of Sale, Freshbooks, and PayPal Invoicing are among the best cloud-based billing solutions for small businesses in the billing software category, based on G2's Small-Business Grid Report for Summer 2026.

  • What are the Top-Rated ERM Tools for Mid-Sized Companies?
    by ksathyamoorthy@g2.com (Krithika Sathyamoorthy) on June 5, 2026 at 3:08 pm

    Optro, Workviva, and Sprinto are among the top-rated ERM tools for mid-size companies in the enterprise risk management (ERM) software category, based on G2's Mid-Market Grid Report for Summer 2026.

Marketing Pointers

  • 9 Vibe Coding Examples: AI Apps You Can Use Right Now to Grow Your Website
    by Louise Linehan on June 5, 2026 at 2:39 pm

    Everything below was built via Agent A by the Ahrefs team—plus a couple of examples I managed to vibe code myself. Here’s what it takes to vibe code, and the nine prebuilt apps you can install today. On Slack, we…Read more ›

  • Automated SEO: What It Is and How It Works in 2026
    by Si Quan Ong on June 5, 2026 at 10:22 am

    It cleans and filters the data, then builds an updated WordPress draft for each. It then emails me preview links. I skim the drafts, make sure all looks okay, then click one button (“Approve all”) and they go live, restamped…Read more ›

  • What Is a Good Domain Rating? (With Real Data)
    by Ryan Law on June 2, 2026 at 4:25 pm

    Domain Rating (DR) is Ahrefs’ measure of how strong a website’s backlink profile is, on a scale from 0 to 100. It’s relative by design: your score reflects how your backlink profile stacks up against every other website in our…Read more ›

Is Your Business Scalable?

Scalability is essential for business growth, efficiency, and long-term success. A scalable business model allows companies to meet increasing demands, optimize costs, adapt to changing market dynamics, and attract investment. By constantly evaluating and enhancing scalability, businesses can effectively navigate the ever-changing landscape and achieve sustainable growth.

It Pays to Listen!

 

“Listening” is the number one trait of master networkers. In the social media world “listening” means paying attention, having your antennas up, knowing when and how to respond to what’s going on around you. A good “listener” is better equipped to ride the waves of opportunity as well as avoid the pitfalls of misfortune. As listening skills increase, expect to see an increase in marketing efficiency and a decrease in outcome volatility.

Charge More, Work Less! Thanks, “Branding!”

Did you know that consumers will pay more for a popular brand than a no-name brand? Consumers will also buy a popular brand more often, whether they need it or not. Advertising is understandably required for immediate, direct-action sales, but another important benefit is the long-term branding of your service into the minds of consumers. (more…)