--- description: For anyone looking for business software! Read advice on finding software for your startup, field service business, doctor's office, nonprofit, and more. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Software Buying Tips and Advice for Businesses - Capterra Blog --- # Blog Canonical: https://www.capterra.ca/blog Page: 4 / 5\ Prev: [Previous page](https://www.capterra.ca/blog?page=3)\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ca/blog?page=5) > Expert insights, guides, and tips to help you choose the right software. ----- ## Articles 1. [What are OKRs and how can SMEs use them?](https://www.capterra.ca/blog/2741/what-are-okrs-how-can-smes-use-them) — 2022-06-02 — Tessa Anaya — Having clear goals and measuring performance against these objectives are vital factors in running a business. This is where goal-setting frameworks like OKRs come into play. In this article we’ll ... 2. [Workplace surveillance: How do Canadians feel about employee monitoring?](https://www.capterra.ca/blog/2733/workplace-surveillance-employee-monitoring-software) — 2022-05-30 — Tessa Anaya — As the workplace as we know it continues to digitalize, some processes such as workplace surveillance may have been expanded within companies. To help SMEs get a fuller picture of the uses, benefit... 3. [Tech grants for Canadian SMEs: What are SR\&ED credits?](https://www.capterra.ca/blog/2727/how-to-use-sred-tax-credit) — 2022-05-27 — Tessa Anaya — With a focus on research and innovation, the Canadian government offers many grants and benefits for SMEs in the country. In this article, we’ll explore the SR\&ED credit program: what is it and... 4. [Consumer sentiment on personal data protection in Canada: A study](https://www.capterra.ca/blog/2707/biometric-data-protection-canada) — 2022-05-12 — Tessa Anaya — Concerns surrounding personal data usage and tracking are on the rise, especially as governments and technology companies aim to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic. To learn more about consumer percepti... 5. [How SMEs can use market analysis tools to conduct market research](https://www.capterra.ca/blog/2703/how-to-use-market-analysis-tools) — 2022-05-12 — Tessa Anaya — Market research, which was traditionally outsourced to specialist firms, is now being carried out more and more in house. As well as market research software, businesses have a whole range of other... 6. [4 top free podcast hosting tools for debut podcasters](https://www.capterra.ca/blog/2683/free-podcast-hosting-tools) — 2022-04-28 — Tessa Anaya — Podcasts have become a popular medium for content creators across all industries. To help entrepreneurs find their perfect platform without making a big investment, we’ve compiled a list of the top... 7. [Measuring stress at work: Employees still report burnout symptoms](https://www.capterra.ca/blog/2629/stress-at-work-in-canada) — 2022-04-06 — Tessa Anaya — Despite appearing over two years ago, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have an impact on Canadians’ mental health. The task of monitoring employees’ levels of stress at work and providing support... 8. [How implementation of machine learning can help SMEs](https://www.capterra.ca/blog/2615/how-implementation-of-machine-learning-can-help-smes) — 2022-04-04 — Sukanya Awasthi — With the world around us likely becoming data-centric, many businesses may not be able to leverage the use of it to the fullest potential. Machine learning can possibly help small to midsize enterp... 9. [Website store builder: Create your webshop in 6 steps](https://www.capterra.ca/blog/2618/online-store-builder-create-a-webshop) — 2022-03-31 — Sukanya Awasthi, Quirine Storm van Leeuwen — Businesses who are just starting their journey into eCommerce may find it challenging to know where to start. An online store builder can help them create their own webshop from scratch in just six... 10. [Mental health in the workplace: Do employees feel prioritized?](https://www.capterra.ca/blog/2597/mental-health-employee-resources) — 2022-03-23 — Tessa Anaya — Supporting employee mental health is vital for any workplace, especially during a global pandemic. In this article, learn how SMEs can increase employee engagement through corporate wellness progra... 11. [How to use AR and VR technology in eCommerce](https://www.capterra.ca/blog/2581/how-to-use-ar-and-vr-technology-in-ecommerce) — 2022-03-21 — Ojasvini — This article will talk about augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technology and the differences between them. We will also discuss the use of AR and VR tools for eCommerce businesses. 12. [5 top online signature making software](https://www.capterra.ca/blog/2568/top-online-signature-making-software) — 2022-03-03 — Ojasvini — This article will talk about digital signature software. We have also shared five top online signature making software and their key features listed on Capterra Canada. All five tools have a minimu... 13. [How to choose the right helpdesk support software](https://www.capterra.ca/blog/2518/how-to-choose-the-right-helpdesk-support-software) — 2022-01-28 — Sonal Srivastava — This article explores the benefits and features of helpdesk support software that could help companies —particularly small to midsize enterprises (SMEs)— improve customer relationships and workflow... 14. [A look at emerging crypto trends in Canada](https://www.capterra.ca/blog/2409/crypto-trends-in-canada) — 2022-01-18 — Tessa Anaya — While not accepted as an official currency by the Canadian government, cryptocurrency (also known as ‘crypto’) is gaining notoriety. In this article, learn more about cryptocurrency usage as well a... 15. [How to use an employee schedule template (with a downloadable Excel sheet)](https://www.capterra.ca/blog/2388/employee-schedule-template-download) — 2022-01-11 — Tessa Anaya, Caroline Rousseau — Human resource (HR) managers are often tasked with the challenge of creating and managing the work schedules of employees across all departments. To streamline this, an employee schedule template c... 16. [What is PropTech? Discover the tech trends of the real estate industry](https://www.capterra.ca/blog/2379/what-is-proptech) — 2022-01-05 — Bruno Peláez, Tessa Anaya — A few years ago, if you wanted to buy or rent a home, you would scour classified ads in newspapers, circle the interesting properties and contact the owner or real estate agency by phone. This sear... 17. [A guide to IT asset management lifecycle](https://www.capterra.ca/blog/2377/a-guide-to-it-asset-management-lifecycle) — 2022-01-03 — Sonal Srivastava — Assets are often the foundation of a company’s progress. While there are various types of business assets, IT assets —such as hardware, software, and equipment— could potentially become essential f... 18. [Advice for SMEs on launching and marketing podcasts](https://www.capterra.ca/blog/2361/how-to-launch-a-podcast-for-smes) — 2021-12-16 — Tessa Anaya — As the world of technology continues creating platforms for connection, the game of marketing keeps evolving. With the growth of podcast popularity in recent years ‒a demographic which grew by 55% ... 19. [What is software: A program, system, or application?](https://www.capterra.ca/blog/2278/what-is-software-saas) — 2021-10-22 — Tessa Anaya, Quirine Storm van Leeuwen — What is software? The term leads to a lot of confusion. Is it a program, an application, or a system? Many of the terms used to refer to software are used interchangeably; no wonder there’s uncerta... 20. [Corporate sustainability in Canada: half of job-seekers want CSR measures](https://www.capterra.ca/blog/2263/corporate-sustainability-canada) — 2021-10-18 — Tessa Anaya — This article was updated on December 3, 2021 21. [Sustainability: Consumers care, but don’t necessarily act](https://www.capterra.ca/blog/2229/sustainability-in-canada-consumers) — 2021-09-27 — Tessa Anaya — Events in the news have brought our impact on the planet into sharp focus. From the actions of Extinction Rebellion to extreme weather events like the summer heatwave of 2021 —which saw the hottest... 22. [Canada’s women in tech: 9 insider viewpoints](https://www.capterra.ca/blog/2189/women-in-tech-canada) — 2021-09-16 — Tessa Anaya — Studies show that diverse and inclusive workplaces are more successful and more innovative. According to research by McKinsey \& Company, companies with highly diverse executive teams were 27% m... 23. [Data protection in Canada’s housing market: 67% of home buyers show concern](https://www.capterra.ca/blog/2148/data-protection-housing-market-canada) — 2021-08-12 — Tessa Anaya — The housing market in Canada continues to set monthly records in a booming year for the industry. Although record-high numbers of monthly transactions are still being recorded, home sales have been... 24. [Expert tips from Canadian entrepreneurs on founding a startup](https://www.capterra.ca/blog/2136/entrepreneur-advice-startups-in-canada) — 2021-08-02 — Tessa Anaya — Canada’s startup ecosystem has steadily grown into a diverse and resource-rich community, earning it the ranking of the fourth-best global startup ecosystem by StartupBlink two years in a row. Whil... 25. [Real estate technology in Canada: 20% purchased property after a virtual tour](https://www.capterra.ca/blog/2118/real-estate-technology-canada-2021) — 2021-07-20 — Tessa Anaya — The Canadian housing market reached record highs in 2020, fuelled by real estate technology solutions that kept clients safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. With another record-setting year predicted... ----- Page: 4 / 5\ Prev: [Previous page](https://www.capterra.ca/blog?page=3)\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ca/blog?page=5) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.ca/blog) - [Home](https://www.capterra.ca/) ----- ## Structured Data