Review Project Management
Asana stands out with many views, portfolios and extensive certifications. Weak points are the small free plan and EU hosting only on Enterprise tiers. Our assessment based on a criteria catalogue.
Comparison Project Management
Asana, monday.com, ClickUp and MeisterTask in an editorial comparison: features, free plans, pricing model and server location, with recommendations for small teams.
Review CRM & Sales
Pipedrive puts the sales pipeline first. Our editorial assessment of features, data protection, pricing model and integrations.
Review Accounting & Invoicing
sevdesk offers a free entry plan, cash-basis accounting and e-invoices for businesses in Germany. Our editorial assessment of features, data protection, pricing and integrations.
Comparison CRM & Sales
Four CRM systems for small businesses compared on pipeline, automation, pricing model, data location and GDPR data processing terms.
Comparison Accounting & Invoicing
Lexware Office, sevdesk, BuchhaltungsButler and FastBill compared on features, e-invoicing, hosting, pricing model and collaboration with tax advisers.
Review Communication & collaboration
Mattermost promises team chat on your own servers. Our editorial assessment against our criteria: features, data protection, security, pricing model and who it suits.
Comparison Communication & collaboration
Four team chat tools in an editorial comparison: two cloud services and two self-hosted platforms, assessed on data protection, security, operation and pricing model.
Whether a CRM takes hold in sales depends on process, data and rules, not on the software. Six steps from setting goals to adjusting after launch, with a GDPR checklist.
Scrum works in fixed Sprints with three accountabilities, Kanban manages a continuous flow of work with WIP limits. How to pick the right method and the tool features you need.
The GoBD set out how businesses in Germany must keep books and vouchers electronically. What the principles mean, what software must do and how long records must be kept.
German businesses must receive e-invoices since 2025 and issue them from 2027 or 2028. The deadlines, accepted formats and exemptions at a glance.
Video calls process images, audio, chat messages and metadata. What German supervisory authorities require and which settings small businesses should use.
Review Project Management
Asana stands out with many views, portfolios and extensive certifications. Weak points are the small free plan and EU hosting only on Enterprise tiers. Our assessment based on a criteria catalogue.
Comparison Project Management
Asana, monday.com, ClickUp and MeisterTask in an editorial comparison: features, free plans, pricing model and server location, with recommendations for small teams.
Scrum works in fixed Sprints with three accountabilities, Kanban manages a continuous flow of work with WIP limits. How to pick the right method and the tool features you need.
Review CRM & Sales
Pipedrive puts the sales pipeline first. Our editorial assessment of features, data protection, pricing model and integrations.
Comparison CRM & Sales
Four CRM systems for small businesses compared on pipeline, automation, pricing model, data location and GDPR data processing terms.
Whether a CRM takes hold in sales depends on process, data and rules, not on the software. Six steps from setting goals to adjusting after launch, with a GDPR checklist.
Review Accounting & Invoicing
sevdesk offers a free entry plan, cash-basis accounting and e-invoices for businesses in Germany. Our editorial assessment of features, data protection, pricing and integrations.
Comparison Accounting & Invoicing
Lexware Office, sevdesk, BuchhaltungsButler and FastBill compared on features, e-invoicing, hosting, pricing model and collaboration with tax advisers.
The GoBD set out how businesses in Germany must keep books and vouchers electronically. What the principles mean, what software must do and how long records must be kept.
Review Communication & collaboration
Mattermost promises team chat on your own servers. Our editorial assessment against our criteria: features, data protection, security, pricing model and who it suits.
Comparison Communication & collaboration
Four team chat tools in an editorial comparison: two cloud services and two self-hosted platforms, assessed on data protection, security, operation and pricing model.
Video calls process images, audio, chat messages and metadata. What German supervisory authorities require and which settings small businesses should use.
The EU-US Data Privacy Framework allows data transfers to certified US vendors. How to check the official list and how stable the framework is in November 2026.
Without a data processing agreement you may not hand personal data to a SaaS vendor. What Article 28 GDPR requires and how to review a vendor's standard DPA.
Buying software on subscription often ties you in for years. This checklist takes small businesses through requirements, data protection, exit, costs and the trial.