Our team

Clearpick is written by professionals who have used, deployed or evaluated B2B software in their own work — not generalist content writers. Every review is grounded in hands-on experience and a documented methodology.

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James Clarke

Editor-in-chief · ERP, Project Management

Former IT Director at a 400-person manufacturing group for 10 years, James led three ERP migrations (SAP Business One, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics) and over a dozen SaaS deployments. He oversees Clearpick's editorial strategy and all high-stakes software comparisons.

  • ERP & business management software
  • Project management & collaboration
  • Digital transformation for SMBs
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Emma Wilson

Analyst · HR & Payroll

Former HR Director at a retail group for 8 years, Emma selected and deployed HRIS platforms for teams ranging from 60 to 600 employees. She evaluates HR, payroll and recruiting software through the lens of the teams who use them daily, with a strong focus on compliance and data privacy (GDPR, local labor law).

  • HRIS & HR software
  • Payroll & compliance
  • Recruiting & talent management
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Michael Torres

Analyst · CRM & Marketing

Certified Salesforce consultant for 7 years, Michael helped over 50 SMBs select and implement their CRM. He covers sales tools, marketing automation and customer service platforms with an ROI-driven approach focused on team adoption and integration depth.

  • CRM & sales tools
  • Marketing automation & email
  • E-commerce & digital platforms
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Sarah Bennett

Analyst · Accounting & Finance

Former CPA at a mid-size accounting firm for 9 years, Sarah advised SMBs on accounting software, invoicing tools and financial management platforms. She closely follows regulatory changes (e-invoicing mandates, tax compliance) and evaluates solutions against real-world accounting workflows.

  • Accounting & invoicing software
  • Business banking & treasury
  • Tax compliance & regulatory

Our evaluation process

Every software is evaluated against a 30+ criteria framework covering features, pricing structure, support quality, available integrations and verified user reviews. We only list solutions we have tested directly or have first-hand knowledge of from real deployments.

Read our full methodology →