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How to Negotiate a Software Renewal Price Increase in 2026 01 — Pricing -
How to Move Off Office 2021 Now That Support Has Ended 02 — Reviews -
Mailchimp Free Plan Limits in 2026: When to Upgrade or Switch 03 — Reviews -
QuickBooks Desktop Price Increase 2026: What Renewals Cost 04 — Pricing -
How to Move Off Microsoft Publisher and Save Your Files in 2026 05 — Reviews -
Gusto Business Compliance: What It Covers for Multi-State Employers 06 — Reviews
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How to Negotiate a Software Renewal Price Increase in 2026
Seventy-nine percent of IT leaders saw a price increase at renewal last year. Here is a timeline, a script and a list of terms a small business can ask for.
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How to Move Off Office 2021 Now That Support Has Ended
Microsoft stopped supporting Office 2021 on October 13, 2026. Here is a step-by-step plan for a small business to pick a replacement, move files and retire old installs.
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Mailchimp Free Plan Limits in 2026: When to Upgrade or Switch
Mailchimp's free plan now caps you at 250 contacts and 500 sends a month. Here is what that covers, what it locks away and when a paid plan or a rival makes more sense.
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QuickBooks Desktop Price Increase 2026: What Renewals Cost
Intuit is raising QuickBooks Desktop renewal prices again on October 1. Here is what changes, what the second increase may cost your firm and how to decide at renewal.
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How to Move Off Microsoft Publisher and Save Your Files in 2026
Publisher has left Microsoft 365 and its 2021 edition has reached retirement. Here is how a small business can find its .pub files, convert them and pick a replacement.
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Gusto Business Compliance: What It Covers for Multi-State Employers
Gusto's October update puts state tax registration, annual reports and government mail inside its payroll app. Here is what it handles and what an owner still has to check.
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Reviews Windows 10 ESU Year Two vs. Upgrading: What a Small Business Should Do
Year Two of Windows 10 Extended Security Updates costs $122 per device and the bill doubles again after that. Here is how paying compares with upgrading or going cloud.
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Guides How to Set Up Passkeys for Your Small Business Team in 2026
Passkeys now have a finished web standard and admin controls in Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace. Here is a safe rollout plan for a team of 5 to 50.
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Pricing Microsoft 365 Copilot Business Price: What a Small Team Pays in 2026
The add-on lists at $21 per user, a promo drops it to $18 until December 31, and monthly billing costs more. Here is the math for 3 seats and 10.
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Pricing Slack Pricing in 2026: What Free, Pro and Business+ Cost a Small Team
Slack costs $7.25 to $18 per user per month, and the free plan keeps only 90 days of history. Here is the yearly cost for 5, 10 and 25 people.
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Guides How to Set Up 1099-NEC Tracking for the $2,000 Threshold in Your Accounting Software
The 1099-NEC threshold is now $2,000 for 2026 payments. Here is how to flag contractors, collect W-9s and check your software before the January 31 deadline.
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Reviews Airtable Acquired by Bending Spoons: Should You Switch or Stay?
Bending Spoons agreed to buy Airtable for $1.285 billion. Nothing has changed for customers yet. Here is how to protect your data and your budget.
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Reviews How to Move Off Office 2021 Now That Support Has Ended Microsoft stopped supporting Office 2021 on October 13, 2026. Here is a step-by-step plan for a small business to pick a replacement, move files and retire old installs. 
Comparisons Spreadsheet, Database or Dedicated App? Choosing Where a Process Should Live Plenty of businesses outgrow their spreadsheet and jump straight to expensive software. The middle options often fit better, and the jump is easier when you know the signs. Pricing How to Negotiate a Software Renewal Price Increase in 2026 Seventy-nine percent of IT leaders saw a price increase at renewal last year. Here is a timeline, a script and a list of terms a small business can ask for. Guides How to Set Up Passkeys for Your Small Business Team in 2026 Passkeys now have a finished web standard and admin controls in Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace. Here is a safe rollout plan for a team of 5 to 50. Join the readership
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