# Amanda Kennedy | Capterra > Senior Content Writer @ Capterra, sharing insights about how small businesses can better use technology. BA, English, the University of Texas at Austin; currently completing my master’s in information systems at the University of North Texas. You can find me on my mat practicing Power Vinyasa or Bowspring yoga, jogging with my dog Rhombus, or reading a novel. Source: https://www.capterra.com/resources/author/akennedy --- # /Articles by Amanda Kennedy Amanda Kennedy Senior Content Writer @ Capterra, sharing insights about how small businesses can better use technology. BA, English, the University of Texas at Austin; currently completing my master’s in information systems at the University of North Texas. You can find me on my mat practicing Power Vinyasa or Bowspring yoga, jogging with my dog Rhombus, or reading a novel. [3 Digital User Experience Tips You Need Right Now Published June 9, 2021 In the early days of the pandemic, I needed to get my yoga fix. My local yoga studio did a great job going fully digital quickly, while still offering modified in-person classes for anyone who felt comfortable.](https://www.capterra.com/resources/digital-user-experience/)[5 Best Customizable Project Management Software Published June 3, 2021 Picture this: You’re a project manager leading the charge for your small business to switch project management (PM) tools. You’re advocating for something that will help make your team more efficient. The day of the switch comes and… nothing seems to gel with your processes. Your team is frustrated and confused. Does this sound like your worst nightmare?](https://www.capterra.com/resources/top-customizable-project-management-software/)[What Is a Mind Map? How This Technique Can Turbocharge Your Brainstorm Published November 13, 2020 Mind mapping may just be the brainstorming technique your company needs to jumpstart creative solutions mid-pandemic—to pivot your business model, better serve contactless customer experiences, or come up with new revenue streams to keep your business thriving in the increasingly digital economy.](https://www.capterra.com/resources/what-is-a-mind-map/)[We Debunked These 5 Myths About Workplace Effectiveness Published October 13, 2020 Let’s face it, the internet is great for hilarious memes, but it’s not always the best for universal agreement and concise, truthful information. Despite the consensus on funny memes, the internet lacks consensus around productivity tools and how to make your teams more successful. Conflicting ideas, strategies, and recommendations abound.](https://www.capterra.com/resources/myths-about-workplace-effectiveness-busted/)[Your Practice Should Monitor Patients Remotely—Here's Why Published October 9, 2020 As we settle into the “new normal” of COVID-19, what were once routine activities now cause us to second-guess ourselves. According to a May 2020 Capterra survey, 51% of patients are not comfortable or only minimally comfortable with resuming in-person exams during the pandemic.](https://www.capterra.com/resources/benefits-remote-patient-monitoring/)[How to Host the Best Virtual Event Published September 21, 2020 Planning and hosting a live event is stressful enough, but when it comes to virtual events, there are added stressors: You may not know which tools to use, or how to make your event exciting for participants.](https://www.capterra.com/resources/virtual-event-software-best-practices/)[How To Grow Your Business With Social Media Analytics Tools Published September 11, 2020 I’m going to say something that may surprise you coming from a software research and reviews publication. Social media analytics tools won’t grow your business.](https://www.capterra.com/resources/social-media-analytics-tools-to-grow-business/)[How To Use Your Software To Get Ahead as Your Business Recovers From Disruption Published July 1, 2020 When I worked at a PR firm, we migrated to a cloud-based project management system from a homegrown on-premise version. Rather than spending time learning how to maximize the capabilities of the new system, I mainly stuck to my old way of doing things. Why? Because it takes an investment of time rather than just moving ahead with my to-do list for the day.](https://www.capterra.com/resources/advantages-of-digital-transformation/)[Future Proof Your Business With These 4 Tips From Small-Business Owners Published June 18, 2020 Small-business owners have to be nimble, whether they’re dealing with a pandemic, a recession, or any other major crisis that comes their way. If you want to future proof your business, the best thing you can do is foster a sense of flexibility and innovation.](https://www.capterra.com/resources/tips-for-small-business-owners/)[6 Steps to Creating Your Crisis Management Action Plan Published April 10, 2020 When it comes to your business, does even just hearing the word “crisis” scare you? If so, you’re not alone. Thinking about worst-case scenarios that could potentially cripple your business tend to bring on anxiety.](https://www.capterra.com/resources/create-crisis-management-action-plan/)