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Comparisons of the software and training providers we use ourselves or would recommend to a client, organized by category rather than as a single long list.
CRM software for a lean consulting or advisory business
HubSpot, Zoho CRM, and Salesforce Essentials, compared for a small team that needs pipeline tracking without a dedicated CRM administrator.
02E-signature software for cross-border agreements
DocuSign, Dropbox Sign, and PandaDoc, compared for signing NDAs, RFQs, and distributor agreements across time zones.
03Workflow automation software for connecting business tools
Zapier, Make, and n8n, compared for connecting a form tool, CRM, and email platform without custom code.
04PMP certification training providers
PMI's own prep resources, Project Management Academy, and Simplilearn, compared for someone preparing for the PMP exam while working full time.
05AWS certification training providers
AWS Skill Builder, A Cloud Guru, and Whizlabs, compared for someone preparing for an AWS associate or professional-level certification.
06ISO certification routes for a small or mid-size company
Advisera's template-based toolkits, an independent ISO consultant, and going direct through a certification body, compared for a company pursuing ISO 9001 or ISO 27001 for the first time.
07Web hosting for a small business marketing site
Bluehost, SiteGround, and Cloudways, compared for a company running a WordPress marketing site alongside its main operations.
08Email marketing software for a lean team
MailerLite, ActiveCampaign, and Mailchimp, compared for a small team sending newsletters and lead-nurture sequences without a dedicated marketing hire.
09Project management software for a small consulting team
Asana, Trello, and Monday.com, compared for a small team tracking client projects and internal deliverables in one place.
10Payment processing for African cross-border business
Paystack, Flutterwave, and Stripe, compared for receiving payment from clients or customers across African and international markets.
11Microsoft Azure certification training providers
Microsoft Learn, Pluralsight, and Whizlabs, compared for someone preparing for an Azure Fundamentals or Administrator certification.
12Google Cloud certification training providers
Google Cloud Skills Boost, A Cloud Guru, and Whizlabs, compared for someone preparing for a Google Cloud Associate or Professional certification.
13Six Sigma certification training providers
The Council for Six Sigma Certification, Six Sigma Global Institute, and ASQ, compared for someone pursuing a Green Belt or Black Belt credential.
14Supply chain and procurement certification providers
CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply), APICS/ASCM, and Coursera-based supply chain certificates, compared for someone building procurement or supply chain credentials.
15Accounting software for a small business operating across currencies
QuickBooks, Xero, and Wave, compared for a small business invoicing and receiving payment in more than one currency.
16Video conferencing for cross-border client calls
Google Meet, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams, compared for a small consulting team running client calls across time zones.
17Cloud storage for sharing documents with clients and partners
Google Drive, Dropbox, and Microsoft OneDrive, compared for a small team sharing reports, contracts, and templates with external parties.
18Website builders for a small business marketing site
Squarespace, Wix, and Webflow, compared for a small business that needs a marketing site without hiring a developer.
19HR and payroll software for teams across African and international borders
Deel, Remote, and PayStack-adjacent local payroll tools, compared for a small team hiring across more than one country.
20VPN and remote-access security for a distributed team
NordVPN, ExpressVPN, and Tailscale, compared for a small team working across countries and public networks.
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