Hey there, I’m Taylor Short, Team Lead for Software Advice. I’m here to help connect you to useful info about the manufacturing and maintenance industries.

I’m inspired by adaptable business leaders. I’m a former journalist, and my work has been published in The Washington Post, Facility Management Magazine, and Facility Executive Magazine.

I live in Austin, Texas. When I’m not researching, I can be found camping in the Hill Country.

Let’s connect! Feel free to send me a message on LinkedIn.


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A Sales Manager’s Guide to CRM Adoption: Picking a System Your Team Will Love

May 3, 2022

Sales managers know that a customer relationship management (CRM) system’s success rides on sales reps actually using it. Getting a sales team to adopt new software, however, can be more difficult than managers anticipate. The good news is that the problem is often not with the technology itself, but rather that the system isn’t the ...


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How Much Does Human Resources Software Cost in 2022? Hidden Costs & Breakdown

Mar 28, 2022

Don’t let hidden expenses eat through your budget. This helpful pricing guide shows you what to expect.


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Don’t Overpay: What to Know About Business Intelligence Software Prices in 2022

Jan 3, 2022

Don’t let hidden expenses eat through your budget. This helpful pricing guide shows you what to expect.


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How Much Does LMS Software Cost in 2022?

Jan 1, 2022

Don’t let hidden expenses eat through your budget. This helpful pricing guide shows you what to expect.


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3 Smart Maintenance Solutions to Get More from Asset Data

Oct 2, 2020

Technology designed to leverage data from assets and facilities is more affordable and simpler than ever. Gartner shares three solutions that prevent costly breakdowns.


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How Much Does CRM Software Cost in 2021? Hidden Costs & Breakdown

Aug 26, 2020

Don’t let hidden expenses eat through your budget. This helpful pricing guide shows you what to expect.


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Copy This Job Transition Plan To Quickly Onboard Maintenance Workers

Aug 6, 2020

With many workers retiring and too few joining the industry, skilled maintenance and facilities technicians are tougher to find. But you can still maintain valuable expertise from veteran techs with these tips and this job transition template.


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Everything You Need to Know About Dude Solutions’ Software

Jul 17, 2020

Discover the maintenance, facilities, manufacturing, and operations software Dude Solutions has to offer, with screenshots and description of functionality.


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ADP vs. Kronos : Which is right for your business?

Jul 7, 2020

When it comes to payroll software, it’s important to find the system best fit for your businesses’ needs, goals, and budget


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Top Recommended Salesforce Competitors and Alternatives

Jul 4, 2020

You might decide Salesforce is not right for your business for a number of reasons—perhaps the license cost is higher than the budget allows or it doesn’t integrate with another system your company needs to use. Fortunately, Software Advice has created this free guide which covers the most asked-about and top user-rated alternatives to Salesforce. ...