Sydney Hoffman

Avatar of Sydney Hoffman Sydney Hoffman joined Software Connect in 2022 as a staff writer. She has a bachelor’s degree in technical writing from the University of Southern Indiana. With experience producing content for web, print, television, and radio, Sydney hails from the small, strange town of Santa Claus, Indiana, which is in fact a real place.

Best Cloud Construction Project Management Software

We researched and tested the top online construction project management software, i.e. Procore, Fieldwire, Contractor Foreman, Buildertrend, AutoDesk, and QuickBase.

Updated April 12th, 2024 • By Sydney Hoffman
The Best Cloud Accounting Software

We tested the top web-based accounting software for small businesses and mid-sized companies, i.e. FreshBooks, NetSuite, QuickBooks Online, Odoo, Xero, and Intacct.

Updated April 11th, 2024 • By Sydney Hoffman
The Best Accounting Software with Offline Access

We researched the best desktop accounting software based on pricing and similarity to QuickBooks. Review AccountEdge Pro, GnuCash, Moneydance, and MoneyWorks.

Updated April 10th, 2024 • By Sydney Hoffman
3C Connect Software

3C Connect Software is a field service management system for HVAC businesses. View pros, cons, and features like scheduling, dispatch, and QuickBooks integration.

Updated April 10th, 2024 • By Sydney Hoffman
ShopWorks Onsite

ShopWorks Onsite is a print shop management software specializing in apparel, promotional products, awards, and digital printing. View pros, cons, and reviews.

Updated April 3rd, 2024 • By Sydney Hoffman
How Much Does a CMMS Cost?

Entry-level CMMS software costs $29-$79/user/month, while subscription-based CMMS onboarding spans $600-$2,500 in upfront expenses. View our top picks based on price and features.

Updated April 2nd, 2024 • By Sydney Hoffman
VADAR Cloud Software

VADAR Cloud is a financial suite that helps local governments. View key features, pros, cons, and user reviews.

Updated March 25th, 2024 • By Sydney Hoffman
Zoho Books Review: Pros, Cons, Pricing

We like Zoho Books for its modern and responsive user interface, powerful integrations, and affordability compared to other accounting solutions.

Updated February 28th, 2024 • By Sydney Hoffman
The Best Print Shop Management Software

Compare some of our top-reviewed print shop management solutions: shopVOX, InfoFlo Print, Printavo, and more.

Updated February 9th, 2024 • By Sydney Hoffman
Gem Logic Software

Gem Logic is a cloud-based ERP and CRM software for the jewelry industry. View pricing, pros, cons, and key features like inventory management.

Updated January 30th, 2024 • By Sydney Hoffman
xTuple Review: Ratings and Features

We like xTuple for its competitive pricing, a wide breadth of functionality, and flexible hybrid manufacturing support. This ERP solution facilitates job-shop, discrete, process, made-to-stock, and many more operations.

Updated January 23rd, 2024 • By Sydney Hoffman
The Best Tool and Equipment Tracking Software

We researched the best tool-tracking software based on pricing, key features, and functionality. Review the top four solutions with maintenance scheduling capabilities.

Updated January 19th, 2024 • By Sydney Hoffman
JobBOSS² Shop Management Review: Details, Features

We like JobBOSS² for its modern, user-friendly interface and high level of automation for purchase orders and job scheduling.

Updated January 16th, 2024 • By Sydney Hoffman
Best Discrete Manufacturing Software

Discrete manufacturing software manages supply chains, tracks inventory, and schedules production. Compare top picks like Epicor Kinetic, Acumatica, and ECI M1.

Updated January 15th, 2024 • By Sydney Hoffman
AccountingSuite Software Review: Pricing, Pros, Cons

We like AccountingSuite because it's a competitively-priced option offering advanced functionalities beyond financial management.

Updated December 22nd, 2023 • By Sydney Hoffman
Key ERP Implementation Strategies

Updated December 15th, 2023 • By Sydney Hoffman
Best Hardware Store POS Software

Updated December 15th, 2023 • By Sydney Hoffman
8 Best Cloud POS Software

Updated December 15th, 2023 • By Sydney Hoffman
Top 8 Zoho ERP Alternatives and Competitors

Updated November 27th, 2023 • By Sydney Hoffman
Top 8 Infor CloudSuite Industrial Alternatives and Competitors

Updated November 27th, 2023 • By Sydney Hoffman
Brightpearl

Updated November 8th, 2023 • By Sydney Hoffman
Best ERP for Retail Industry

Updated November 2nd, 2023 • By Sydney Hoffman
ERP Data Management: Best Practices and Key Features

Updated October 31st, 2023 • By Sydney Hoffman
What Is Oracle ERP Software?

Updated October 31st, 2023 • By Sydney Hoffman
Why SAP Is a Popular System

Updated October 31st, 2023 • By Sydney Hoffman
Top 8 Procore Alternatives and Competitors

Updated October 30th, 2023 • By Sydney Hoffman
What Are The Core Goals and Objectives of ERP?

Updated October 20th, 2023 • By Sydney Hoffman
The History and Evolution of ERP Systems: The Past and Future

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) has a long and storied past, stretching from manufacturer's ledger books in the 1940s to the integrated suite of business applications we know today.

Updated October 20th, 2023 • By Sydney Hoffman
How to Integrate ERP with CRM

Updated October 20th, 2023 • By Sydney Hoffman
How to Use Mobile ERP Apps

Updated October 19th, 2023 • By Sydney Hoffman
ERP ROI Analysis: Pros, Cons, How to Calculate

Updated October 18th, 2023 • By Sydney Hoffman
Best ERP Alternatives

Updated October 18th, 2023 • By Sydney Hoffman
5 Ways ERP Improves Customer Service

Updated October 12th, 2023 • By Sydney Hoffman
NorthStar WMS Review: 2023 Features, Pros, Cons

NorthStar WMS is a .NET web-based warehouse management system (WMS) that can seamlessly integrate into most Accounting and ERP systems.

Updated October 10th, 2023 • By Sydney Hoffman
Top 8 E2 Manufacturing Alternatives & Competitors

Updated October 9th, 2023 • By Sydney Hoffman
ERP Business Case Guide & Template

Updated October 9th, 2023 • By Sydney Hoffman
Top 8 AccountMate Competitors and Alternatives

Updated October 6th, 2023 • By Sydney Hoffman
Top 8 QT9 QMS Alternatives and Competitors

Updated October 5th, 2023 • By Sydney Hoffman
Top 8 Rootstock ERP Alternatives and Competitors

Updated October 4th, 2023 • By Sydney Hoffman
Top 8 Fishbowl Inventory Alternatives and Competitors

Updated October 4th, 2023 • By Sydney Hoffman
Leasecake Review: Ratings, Pros, Cons

Leasecake is a tech enabled real estate services firm and is the operating system of lease and location management for commercial real estate. They help multi-location owners/operators stay ahead of every business-critical, time-sensitive event through a centralized, proactive, and collaborative platform. Using their consumer-centric and mobile-fir

Updated October 2nd, 2023 • By Sydney Hoffman
Top 8 Sage 300 Alternatives and Competitors

Updated September 29th, 2023 • By Sydney Hoffman
Top 8 Unit4 ERP Alternatives and Competitors

Updated September 29th, 2023 • By Sydney Hoffman
Sage Intacct Review: Ratings, Pros, Cons

We like Sage Intacct for its multi-entity financial reporting, powerful integrations, and industry-specific services. For example, Intacct offers out-of-the-box functionality, from comprehensive fund accounting to healthcare financial management.

Updated September 29th, 2023 • By Sydney Hoffman
Top 8 IFS Applications Alternatives

Updated September 27th, 2023 • By Sydney Hoffman
Top 8 JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Alternatives

Updated September 27th, 2023 • By Sydney Hoffman
Top 9 SYSPRO Alternatives and Competitors

Updated September 25th, 2023 • By Sydney Hoffman
Top 8 Epicor Alternatives and Competitors

Updated September 25th, 2023 • By Sydney Hoffman
Top 9 Sage Intacct Alternatives and Competitors

Updated September 25th, 2023 • By Sydney Hoffman
Top 8 Workday ERP Alternatives and Competitors

Updated September 25th, 2023 • By Sydney Hoffman