Employee Scheduling
Scheduling Software for Small Business: The Complete Guide
By: Sonia Urlando
Scheduling software for small business automates shifts, cuts conflicts, and connects to payroll. Learn what to look for and how to find the right fit.
About Sonia Urlando
Sonia Urlando is a Senior Content Strategist at Homebase, where she runs the SEO content program and writes customer stories for small business owners with hourly teams. With over a decade of experience, she's published hundreds of SEO articles and driven 277% organic traffic growth. She's worked directly with small businesses—from building ecommerce sites to serving retail customers—and brings that hands-on understanding to everything she creates.
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How to Track Employee Hours: Methods, Tools, and Best Practices
By: Sonia Urlando
Missed punches and manual errors cost small businesses hours every payroll cycle. Here's how to track employee hours accurately, and which tools make it easier.
Employee Scheduling
How to Make a Work Schedule for Employees
By: Sonia Urlando
Learn how to make a work schedule for employees in 8 steps. Covers schedule types, tools, compliance, and common mistakes to keep your team covered and costs on track.
Timesheets & Time Tracking
How to Fill Out a Timesheet: A Step-by-Step Guide
By: Sonia Urlando
Step-by-step guide on how to fill out a timesheet correctly: required fields, hours math, weekly and biweekly formats, and FLSA basics for small businesses.
Employee Scheduling
Best Pest Control Scheduling Software in 2026
By: Sonia Urlando
Picking pest control scheduling software shouldn't take weeks of research. Here are four software reviews, ranked by features, pricing, and team size.
Small Business Software
Best Paylocity Alternatives for Small Businesses in 2026
By: Sonia Urlando
Paylocity built for mid-market teams, not small businesses. Here are the best Paylocity alternatives with verified pricing, honest pros and cons, and a free option included.