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Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience it facilitates. He remains most at home on a tractor, but has learned that opportunity is where he finds it and discomfort is more interesting than complacency.

  • What Are CRM Integrations? Everything You Need To Know

    Imagine this: youโ€™re the owner of a business or a manager of a customer service department that uses customer relationship management (CRM) software who dreams of being able to take sneaky naps in the back room after lunch. Well, good...
    What Are CRM Integrations? Everything You Need To Know

  • How To Get A Business License In Illinois

    Before you start operating a new venture in Illinois, itโ€™s important to do a little research to ensure you create a legally sound foundation for success. Depending on elements such as the structure of the company, the type of work...
    How To Get A Business License In Illinois

  • SAP Vs. Oracle ERP System Comparison

    To paraphrase Mr. Twain, the reports of enterprise resource planningโ€™s demise are greatly exaggerated. ERP vendors have managed the transition from on-premises behemoths to cloud-based gazelles, with more than a few bumps in the road. Even though ERP faces new...
    SAP Vs. Oracle ERP System Comparison

  • How To Get A Business License In Florida

    Establishing a business in Florida with all the required licenses and permits can be a complicated endeavor, with specific requirements varying by location, operating structure and industry. Understanding where to look for the information you need to begin the process...
    How To Get A Business License In Florida

  • How To Get A Business License In Delaware

    Starting a business in Delaware means navigating a range of start-up requirements. Business license and permit regulations can vary depending on what type of business youโ€™re running and where youโ€™re located. Itโ€™s not always easy to know how to get...
    How To Get A Business License In Delaware

  • How To Get A Business License In Alaska

    Getting your business up and running in Alaska takes more than just a good business idea. A key element new businesses sometimes overlook is getting the correct licenses and permits in place. The exact requirements for an Alaska business license...
    How To Get A Business License In Alaska

  • 15 Essential HR Metrics

    HR operations are anything but set and forget. Much of a companyโ€™s success depends on the quality and cost-effectiveness of its HR processes. Measuring the return that HR delivers on the companyโ€™s administrative expenses is vital to its success and...
    15 Essential HR Metrics

  • POP Vs. POS: Whatโ€™s The Difference?

    The terms โ€œpoint of purchaseโ€ (POP) and โ€œpoint of saleโ€ (POS) sound similar, and you might even hear them used interchangeably occasionally, but theyโ€™re really not. POP most often refers to a marketing strategy, while POS refers to software and...
    POP Vs. POS: Whatโ€™s The Difference?

  • How To Protect Your Business Logo With A Trademark

    Your logo is one of your businessโ€™s first impressions. It's what customers initially see and often how they remember you. A trademark protects your logo from being copied by competitors and gives you exclusive rights to use it in your...
    How To Protect Your Business Logo With A Trademark

  • How To Trademark A Business Name

    Names are important. Your business name makes a first impression on prospective customers. A trademark will protect your business name from being copied by competitors. If youโ€™re considering applying for a trademark to protect your businessโ€™s name, hereโ€™s what you...
    How To Trademark A Business Name

  • 13 Effective Employee Retention Strategies

    When a valued employee leaves a company, the impact can be felt long after their last day, and far beyond their team and department. The cost of recruiting and onboarding a replacement merely scratches the surface of the financial damage...
    13 Effective Employee Retention Strategies

  • McAfee Vs. Norton (2025 Comparison)

    Software solutions such as McAfee and Norton can help protect you from malware, trojans and viruses, keep you anonymous online with a virtual private network, restrict access to specific content and even generate and store strong passwords. With around 16...
    McAfee Vs. Norton (2025 Comparison)

  • The Onboarding Process: A Step-By-Step Guide

    Thereโ€™s a reason job description terms like โ€œself-starterโ€ and โ€œhit the ground runningโ€ have prospective employees running for the hills. Terms like those (among others) suggest little to no employee onboarding or training.  A well-thought-out and executed employee onboarding program...
    The Onboarding Process: A Step-By-Step Guide

  • Hotels.com Credit Card Review

    This card is no longer open to new applications. The offers solid rewards but does so quite differently from other credit cards. The card offers a rewards structure more like a coffee shop punch card than a typical hotel chain...
    Hotels.com Credit Card Review

  • Merrick Bank Double Your Line Secured Credit Card Review

    The Merrick Bank Double Your Lineยฎ Secured Credit Card is no longer available to new applicants. Please see the issuerโ€™s website for more information on available offers. Card details have been collected independently by Forbes Advisor and have not been...
    Merrick Bank Double Your Line Secured Credit Card Review

  • Deserve EDU Mastercard Review

    Editorโ€™s note: The Deserveยฎ EDU Mastercard for Students is not currently available to new applicants. Please see the issuerโ€™s website for more information on available offers. Card details have been collected independently by Forbes Advisor and have not been reviewed...
    Deserve EDU Mastercard Review

  • Radisson Rewards Premier Visa Review

    The Radisson Rewards Premier Visa Signatureยฎ Card earns many points, and quickly. With an earnings rate of 10 points per dollar on eligible net purchases at participating Radisson Family of Hotels and 5 points per dollar on eligible net purchases...
    Radisson Rewards Premier Visa Review

  • Jasper Credit Card Review

    Editorโ€™s note: This card is no longer accepting applications. The card information has been independently collected by Forbes Advisor and may no longer be accurate. The Jasper Cash Back Mastercardยฎ brings a promise of exceptional cash back rewards to the world...
    Jasper Credit Card Review

  • OppFi Card Review

    Editorโ€™s Note: This card is not currently accepting new applications.  The is among the most atrocious credit cards weโ€™ve ever reviewed. Even among those whose credit leaves them with few other options, weโ€™d still recommend exhausting those other optionsโ€”both non-credit-card...
    OppFi Card Review

  • Gusto Vs. ADP Comparison

    Gusto and ADP are two prominent providers of cloud-based payroll software. While ADP is best known for building software for large businesses, its ADP Run service is designed for businesses with up to 50 employees. Gusto is a significantly newer...
    Gusto Vs. ADP Comparison

  • Gusto Vs. Paychex Comparison

    Imagine not doing payroll by hand. That's a nice thought, right? There are many cloud-based payroll software solutions designed to make running your payroll and HR processes more user-friendly. Two of the most popular payroll software options available today are...
    Gusto Vs. Paychex Comparison

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage 2025 Review

    Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage 2025 Review

  • HSBC Cash Rewards Credit Card Review

    Editorโ€™s note: This card is no longer accepting applications. The card information has been independently collected by Forbes Advisor and may no longer be accurate. With decent cash-back rewards, a low introductory APR and a handful of useful travel perks,...
    HSBC Cash Rewards Credit Card Review

  • What Is A C-Corp? Everything You Need To Know

    The word โ€œcorporationโ€ may be thrown around casually as a synonym for a big business, but thereโ€™s quite a bit more to it than that. Business founders and others looking to understand proper business designations should know the difference between...
    What Is A C-Corp? Everything You Need To Know

  • What Is An S-Corp? Choosing The Best Business Structure

    For businesses that qualify, electing S-corp or S corporation status could lead to important tax benefits. When people casually refer to a corporation, theyโ€™re likely describing the most common and recognizable variety: A C-corp or C-corporation, which pays a corporate...
    What Is An S-Corp? Choosing The Best Business Structure

  • How To Get A Business License In Texas: Everything You Need To Know

    Texas ranks second on our list of best states for business because of its low business costs and excellent economic climate and growth prospects. But starting a new venture can seem difficult, even in the business-friendly Lone Star State. You...
    How To Get A Business License In Texas: Everything You Need To Know

  • How To Get A Business License In Ohio

    To get your business started on the right foot in Ohio, you may need a business license from both local and state agencies. Business licenses are the official documents certifying your business is allowed to operate within the state of...
    How To Get A Business License In Ohio

  • How To Get A Business License In Montana

    Starting a new business can be a time-consuming and difficult process. Businesses must be registered properly with the state and federal government, must have insurance and must usually obtain at least one business license, permit or certification. Knowing which licenses...
    How To Get A Business License In Montana

  • How To Get A Business License In Michigan

    Michigan has a business-friendly environment with a low cost of living, an abundant workforce and numerous business resources. However, that doesnโ€™t mean the process of launching a new business is easy. Business owners must register their business, apply for the...
    How To Get A Business License In Michigan

  • How To Start An LLC In Pennsylvania (Guide)

    The process of setting up a limited liability company (LLC) varies from state to state. Pennsylvania maintains its own specific set of steps to follow. For new business owners, setting up an LLC can get confusing, but with this helpful...
    How To Start An LLC In Pennsylvania (Guide)

About

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience it facilitates. He remains most at home on a tractor, but has learned that opportunity is where he finds it and discomfort is more interesting than complacency.