Have you heard of buddy punching? It means one employee asks another employee to clock in on their behalf. This is not a review about that type of punch buddy scam, which costs employers millions of dollars per year. Buddy Punch, a time-tracking software tool,...
Melissa Brock
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Melissa graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor of arts in communication studies with minors in psychology and Spanish from Central College.Expertise
Higher education, investing, personal finance, mortgages, college savings, insurance, SEO writingExperience
Melissa currently works as a freelance writer and part-time financial editor covering higher education, investing, personal finance, mortgages, college savings, insurance and more.
She developed her website, College Money Tips, to help families navigate the college journey. She also writes SEO-driven blog copy for independent educational (college) consultants.Personal Quote
Blogs By Melissa Brock
QuickBooks Self-Employed Review 2023
If you run a business as a sole proprietor or an independent contractor, have a business partnership, or do business for yourself, QuickBooks Self-Employed may be a great match for you. Quickbooks Self-Employed automatically imports transactions and tracks mileage,...
2023 Hubstaff Review: Is it the Right Time Tracking System for Your Business?
You might not think of yourself as a lawnmower boss, but you may need to seize some control over a wide number of things — time tracking, project management, and productivity. Getting rid of manual entry for you and your employees can scratch a lot off the old to-do...
10 Best Accounts Receivable Software in 2023
Accounts receivable (AR) refers to the proceeds or payments a company will receive from its customers who have already purchased goods and services on credit. The credit period may range from a few days to months. It's worth considering the best accounts receivable...
7 Best Accounts Payable AP Automation Software in 2023
Accounts payable refers to the money a business owes its vendor or suppliers. In this piece, we'll look at some intuitive accounts payable software available to manage large numbers of financial transactions and those with unique perks. It's a good idea to...
Top 9 Free Time Tracking Software for Better Productivity
No matter your business, you want to ensure that you have a solid time-tracking system in place. Whether you're looking for a simple time-tracking option for employees or want to gain past project insights or develop team scheduling and resource planning, the right...
6 Best Workers’ Compensation Providers in 2023
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) estimates that employers pay out about $1 billion per week in workers’ compensation costs. It's vital for you to protect your workers and your business. Most states require companies to purchase workers'...
How to Get Business Insurance for Sole Proprietors
You want to protect your business and personal assets as a sole proprietor. What's one easy way to ensure you've taken care of all that? Get business insurance, which is a type of insurance that offers financial protection from financial losses that may come...