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The road to success is often bumpy, especially for small businesses. But what if you could identify these bumps before you encounter them? By looking to your small-business peers, you can learn from their collective experiences and be more prepared for what is ahead.

N.B. In our ongoing efforts to improve the user experience of the Capterra Shortlist, we’ve made some enhancements to the visual representation of the Capterra Shortlist, effective July 7, 2023. (The methodology and scoring have not changed.) Specifically, the Capterra Shortlist graphic no longer labels its four quadrants, which were previously labeled Top Performers, Emerging Favorites, Established Players, Noteworthy Products. This better reflects the exclusive nature of the entire Capterra Shortlist and ensures the featured products are the focus of the Capterra Shortlist.

Companies that adapt and digitize now will be ahead of the pack, ready to confront the challenges—and seize the opportunities—of tomorrow. We’ve put together resources to help you recover, rebuild, and move your business online, so you can come back stronger than ever as you return to full speed.

Confronted with the change brought about by COVID-19, your organization’s adaptability will be tested like never before—the concept of remote work is evolving from casual curiosity to urgent necessity, literally overnight.

2017 was an exciting year at Capterra! As we take a look back, we wanted to share some of our favorite milestones, and say a big thank you to all of our vendor partners. We look forward to celebrating the working relationships we've built together in the coming year!

We all know the saying “the best things in life are free.” But are they really? Free products always make me suspicious. I mean, there has to be something defective about that free couch sitting out next to someone’s trash can. It’s trash, after all.

First impressions matter. One of my favorite books is Malcolm Gladwell’s Blink, which examines the power behind what’s called thin-slicing. Thin-slicing is when you make judgements about something or someone in as little as five seconds. Your initial impressions of a new acquaintance or even a product are perceived as more accurate than after being exposed to them for longer lengths of time.

Sometimes your first choice doesn’t always work out. Whether it’s pizza, books, or even database management software, an alternative is often the way to still find something you love, but just as good or even better than your original choice.

So you’re interested in investing in some real estate property management software? There it is. The dreaded pricing tab. Do you dare click on it? Do you know what you’re going to find?