Samiran Phukon

Samiran Phukon

Co-Founder

Passionate & experienced Computer Science engineer with a penchant for building products from the ground up. Have also been the CTO of a company which had an exit. Been Founding Engineer or First engineer for multiple funded startups. Now on a mission to simplify software buying

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Creating SOPs That Get Followed: HR's Guide to Effective Implementation
core-hr-software
12/2/20251 min read

How to Create and Automate HR SOPs Effectively

Create, standardize, and automate HR SOPs using modern HR software to improve compliance, employee experience, and operational efficiency across onboarding, payroll, performance, and global teams.

Nutshell CRM Review 2026: An In-Depth Look at Features, Pricing & Ease of Use for SMBs
crm
12/18/202516 min read

Nutshell CRM Review 2026: Features, Pricing & Alternatives

Nutshell CRM review for SMBs: features, pricing, pros, cons, and best-use cases compared with HubSpot, Pipedrive, and Zoho to simplify sales pipeline and email marketing.

Defining CRM Success Metrics: A Business Owner's Guide
crm
11/4/202512 min read

Defining CRM Success Metrics: A Business Owner's Guide

Learn how to define and track key CRM success metrics to boost sales, customer retention, and ROI with this practical business owner’s guide.

CRMOne Review 2026: Features, Pricing & Top Alternatives
crm
12/16/20251 min read

CRMOne Review 2026 — Features, Pricing & Top Alternatives

Discover CRMOne, an affordable, easy-to-use SMB CRM for sales, marketing, and service, compared against Pipedrive, Bigin, Monday.com, and more to guide smarter software decisions.

Reduce Manual HR Work: Automation Strategies & Software for Workforce Administration
core-hr-software
11/27/20251 min read

Reduce Manual HR Work with HR Automation Software

Discover proven strategies to automate HR workflows, reduce manual work, and build an integrated tech stack for scalable workforce administration.

Gamification & CRM: Boost Engagement, Adoption, & ROI
crm
11/4/20251 min read

Gamification & CRM: Boost Engagement, Adoption, & ROI

Gamify your CRM for better adoption, engagement, and ROI; use leaderboards, rewards, and analytics to transform user experience and business outcomes.

CRM Integration: A Practical Guide for Business Systems
crm
11/19/20251 min read

CRM Integration: A Practical Guide for Business Systems

CRM integration guide: Learn how to connect your CRM with business tools for seamless workflows, data accuracy, and scalable growth across all teams.

Attio CRM Review 2026: Features, Pricing, Customization & Alternatives
crm
12/16/20251 min read

Attio CRM Review 2026: Features, Pricing & Alternatives

Attio CRM is a flexible, relational-database CRM for startups and VCs, unifying contacts, deal flow, and workflows with powerful customization, automation, and modern UX.

HubSpot CRM Review 2026: Features, Hubs, Pricing, Pros & Cons & Best Alternatives
crm
12/18/20251 min read

HubSpot CRM Review 2026: Features, Pricing & Alternatives

HubSpot CRM review covering features, pricing, pros, cons, and best-fit businesses, helping SMBs and mid-market teams decide if HubSpot is their ideal all‑in‑one growth platform.

Designing Compliant Employee Master Records: A How-To Guide
core-hr-software
11/20/202511 min read

Designing Compliant Employee Master Records: How-To Guide

Design a compliant Employee Master Record that centralizes HR data, meets global privacy laws, reduces audit risk, and streamlines HR operations with modern HRIS platforms.

Bigin by Zoho CRM Review 2026: The Ultimate Guide for Micro-Businesses & Freelancers
crm
12/16/20251 min read

Bigin by Zoho CRM Review 2026: Simple CRM for Small Business

Bigin by Zoho is a simple, affordable, pipeline-based CRM for freelancers and micro-businesses moving from spreadsheets, with strong mobile apps, automations, and Zoho ecosystem integrations.

CRM & GDPR Compliance: A Business Owner's Guide
crm
11/5/202512 min read

CRM & GDPR Compliance: A Business Owner's Guide

Learn how a GDPR-compliant CRM helps you avoid fines, and build customer trust. A practical guide for business owners to protect data and grow safely.

How to Clean and Normalize Customer Data: A Business Owner's Guide
crm
11/6/20251 min read

Clean & Normalize Customer Data: Business Owner's Guide

Learn how to clean and normalize customer data to boost marketing ROI, improve sales accuracy, and enhance customer experience with this practical business guide.

Visualizing CRM Data: Unlock Actionable Insights
crm
11/6/20251 min read

Visualizing CRM Data: Unlock Actionable Insights

Unlock business growth by visualizing CRM data—learn key metrics, dashboard tips, and top CRM platforms to transform insights into actionable results.

How HR Can Drive Cross-Functional Alignment: A Strategic Imperative
core-hr-software
12/5/202510 min read

How HR Drives Cross-Functional Alignment: A Strategic Guide

HR leaders can drive cross-functional alignment by breaking down silos, aligning goals, and leveraging integrated HR software to improve collaboration, agility, and business performance across teams and global workforces.

CRM Selection Matrix Guide: Choose the Right Software
crm
11/11/20251 min read

CRM Selection Matrix Guide: Choosing the Right CRM Software

Learn how to choose the right CRM with a data-driven selection matrix, compare top vendors, and make confident, ROI-focused software decisions

Optimize Your CRM: A Continuous Improvement Guide for Peak Performance
crm
11/12/202511 min read

Optimize Your CRM: A Continuous Improvement Guide

Continuous CRM optimization boosts business growth by enhancing data quality, automation, user adoption, and integration for lasting performance and competitive advantage.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM Review 2026: Features, Pricing, Pros & Cons, Integrations & Competitors
crm
12/19/20251 min read

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Review 2026: Features, Pricing & More

Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM is an AI-powered, enterprise CRM platform unifying sales, service, marketing, and operations with deep Microsoft 365, Teams, Azure, and Power BI integrations.

How to Build a Scalable HR Tech Ecosystem: Your Expert Guide
core-hr-software
12/5/202512 min read

Build Scalable HR Tech Ecosystem: Step‑by‑Step Expert Guide

Design and implement a scalable, API-first HR tech ecosystem that connects HRIS, payroll, ATS, workforce management, and engagement tools to eliminate data silos, improve employee experience, and future-proof your HR strategy.​

HR Data Governance Essentials: Ensuring Accuracy, Integrity, and Security
core-hr-software
11/22/202513 min read

HR Data Governance: Accuracy, Integrity, Security & Vendors

Comprehensive HR data governance guide covering accuracy, integrity, security, compliance tips, and vendor evaluation for smarter, secure HR software selection.

HR Process Improvement: A Guide to Maximum Impact with Minimal Resources
core-hr-software
12/4/202510 min read

HR Process Improvement: Minimal Resources, Max Impact

Lean HR process improvement guide for SMBs: prioritize quick wins, automate workflows, enable employee self-service, and track KPIs to maximize impact on a minimal budget.

Thryv CRM Review 2026: A Guide for Local Service Businesses
crm
12/19/20251 min read

Thryv CRM Review 2026: Pricing, Features & Alternatives

Thryv CRM review for 2026: all‑in‑one platform for local service businesses covering scheduling, marketing, payments, and reputation management, plus pricing, pros, cons, and alternatives.

Deel Review: A Global HR Leader's Guide to Workforce Management
global-payroll
11/10/20251 min read

Deel Review: Global HR Leader's Guide to Workforce Management

Comprehensive Deel review for global HR leaders—exploring EOR, payroll, compliance, and scalability to optimize international workforce management and cross-border hiring strategies.

Identifying HR Automation Opportunities: A Best Practices Guide
core-hr-software
12/5/202513 min read

Identifying HR Automation Opportunities: A Guide

A practical HR automation guide showing how to map processes, quantify ROI, prioritize initiatives, and choose modern HR software to boost efficiency, compliance, and employee experience.

How to Prepare for a Labor Audit: Your Complete HR & Payroll Checklist
core-hr-software
12/3/202511 min read

Labor Audit Preparation: HR & Payroll Checklist

Audit-ready HR compliance guide for labor audits, employee classification, and payroll documentation, plus best HR software tools to reduce DOL, IRS, and state audit risks.

Aligning CRM To Business Goals: A Strategic Guide For Owners
crm
11/3/202510 min read

Aligning CRM to Business Goals: A Strategic Guide for Owners

Learn how to align your CRM with business goals to boost sales, improve customer retention, and turn your system into a strategic growth engine for success.

HR Data Validation: Best Practices for Accuracy & Compliance
core-hr-software
11/26/20251 min read

HR Data Validation: Best Practices for Accuracy & Compliance

HR data validation best practices for accuracy, compliance, and automation—boosting payroll quality, governance, and decision-making for modern HR teams and platforms.