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Apple Unveils Apple Intelligence with ChatGPT Integration at WWDC
Apple has announced a new development at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference: the launch of Apple Intelligence. This AI model, integrated...
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Construction Company Project Manager Convicted of Tax Conspiracy
Jason Pecoy, a project manager at Kent Pecoy and Sons Construction Inc., was convicted by a federal jury in Massachusetts for conspiring...
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IRS Reminder: June 17 Estimated Tax Payment Deadline Approaching
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a reminder for taxpayers whose income isn’t subject to withholding. The deadline for the...
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Inflation Remains a Top Concern for Small Business Owners
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index saw its highest reading of the year in May, reaching 90.5, a 0.8-point increase from April. Despite this...
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The Latest Theft Target Small Businesses Should Know? Legos
When you think of small businesses that might be targeted by theft, your mind likely goes right to luxury goods like jewelry or watches. However,...
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Spotlight: Just Bee Cosmetics Turns Beekeeping Hobby into Successful Business
Many entrepreneurs start by building a business around a favorite hobby. This was the case for the couple behind Just Bee Cosmetics , who got...
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Survey Reveals Gap Between Executive Urgency and Employee AI Adoption
A new global survey from the Workforce Lab at Slack reveals that while using AI tools at work is linked to improved productivity and higher...
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Salesforce Integrates Project Management into Slack with New Lists
Salesforce has announced the general availability of Slack lists, a new feature that integrates project and task management directly into Slack....
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Alibaba Looking to Attract Small Businesses in U.S. and Europe with New Offering
Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba is trying to attract small businesses in the U.S. and Europe with a new offering called Alibaba Guaranteed....
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New Service Helping to Combat Epidemic of Loneliness
The U.S. Surgeon General has warned that Americans are facing an “epidemic of loneliness and isolation,” due to lack of in-person social...
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Pennsylvania SBA Disaster Loan Deadline for Flood Damage Approaching
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is urging businesses and most private nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania to apply for economic...
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Wix Unveils AI-Powered Mobile App Builder for Custom Native Apps
Wix.com Ltd. has announced the launch of AI-powered creation capabilities for its mobile app builder. This new feature allows users to create...
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Less Than a Quarter of Small Businesses Offer 401(k) Plans to Employees
Less than a quarter of small businesses currently offer 401(k) plans for employees, according to a recent survey. And this low rate may be largely...
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Appeals Court Suspends Grant Program for Black Women-Owned Businesses
A federal appeals court just suspended a grant program serving Black female business owners, saying that it likely violates the Civil Rights Act....
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Small Businesses Challenge FTC Ban on Noncompete Agreements in Court
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has filed an amicus brief in the case ATS Tree Services, LLC v. Federal Trade Commission...
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IRS: Many Payments for East Palestine Train Disaster Often Tax-Free
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced that many payments made to individuals affected by the East Palestine train derailment in Ohio...
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Canva Report: Visual Communication and AI Adoption on the Rise
Canva’s recent Visual Economy Report 2024, conducted in collaboration with Morning Consult, surveyed over 3,700 global business leaders from...
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Asana Unveils AI Teammates to Streamline Workflows and Boost Teamwork
Asana has announced the launch of Asana AI teammates, adaptable AI collaborators designed to improve teamwork and streamline complex workflows....
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Sprout Social Enhances Platform with AI Innovations and 20 New Capabilities
Sprout Social has announced a series of AI-powered product enhancements and 20 new capabilities across its platform. These innovations are...
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Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy on Why Leaders Struggle with Mental Health
I have many times talked and written about my struggle with depression and anxiety over the past 40 years. How it affected me, my family and my...
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Utah Small Businesses Reminded of July 2 Deadline to Apply for SBA Working Capital Loans
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding Utah small businesses of the July 2 deadline to apply for federal disaster loans to help meet...
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Deadline Approaching for SBA Disaster Loans in Kansas for Winter Storm Damage
The Small Business Administration (SBA) reminds private nonprofit organizations in Kansas of the upcoming June 27 deadline to apply for SBA...
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High Retail Vacancy Rates Providing Opportunities for Small Businesses
Many cities around the U.S. are currently dealing with high vacancy rates in retail and office spaces. These empty storefronts can negatively...
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Small Business Owners Most Concerned with Payment Fraud
Small business owners are increasingly concerned about various forms of fraud, according to a recent survey. But payment fraud is their top...
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Entrepreneur Building Inclusivity Into Construction Industry
LGBTQ+ individuals make up a very small percentage of the construction industry. But one entrepreneur is looking to make the industry more...