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Brian O'Connor

Brian O’Connor is a freelance writer, specializing in finance, business strategy and digital marketing. He's held various staff positions at Morgan Stanley, Foreign Affairs magazine and Student Loan Hero.

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8 Best Kickstarter Alternatives for Business Funding

Brian O'Connor
Dec. 30, 2021

As an entrepreneur, you’re likely of the mind that coming up with a great idea is much more exciting than having to raise the funds to make it happen. It’s…

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U.S. Bank vs. Chase Business Checking: Which Is Better?

Brian O'Connor
Dec. 26, 2021

Picking a business bank account should be more involved than simply walking into the bank closest to you and opening an account. (To be fair, the bank closest to you…

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Applicant Tracking System: The 4 Top Options for 2022

Brian O'Connor
July 29, 2021

Hiring the right people can be difficult, but having the right applicant tracking software in place can make it easier. This type of software system helps make the hiring process…

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Paycor Review 2022: Features, Pricing, User Reviews

Brian O'Connor
July 15, 2021

There are tons of options within the payroll software space and each comes with its own advantages and disadvantages. Our Paycor review will outline the pros and cons, features, pricing…

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PayJunction Review 2022: Features, Pricing, Alternatives

Brian O'Connor
July 14, 2021

If your small business wants to accept payments, be they in-store or through your online store, you’ll need to select the best payment service provider (or a PSP) for your…

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Best Free Accounting Software for Small Businesses

Brian O'Connor
July 8, 2021

Accounting software can help automate your small business’s financial processes and reduce the amount of time you have to spend managing the books. There’s a wide variety of options —…

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Wagepoint Payroll Review 2022: Features, Pricing, Alternatives

Brian O'Connor
July 7, 2021

Keeping on top of your company’s payroll is one of your most important responsibilities as a small-business owner. Thankfully, there are tools out there to help you manage payroll, including…

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Can You Have Multiple Business Bank Accounts?

Brian O'Connor
June 23, 2021

As a business owner, keeping your business and personal finances separate is a must. But you may want to split up parts of your business’s finances, too. To help do…

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Can You Get a No-Doc Business Loan?

Brian O'Connor
June 18, 2021

Some lenders (typically online or alternative lenders) offer no-doc business loans. Tempting as it might be to get funding without all the paperwork, these loans often come with high interest…

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Justworks Review 2022: Features, Pricing, Alternatives

Brian O'Connor
June 11, 2021

If you’ve been looking for a human resource information system (HRIS) for your business, Justworks is likely one of the solutions you’re considering. » MORE: NerdWallet’s best small-business apps What…

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