SCORE has announced the winners of its 60th Anniversary Virtual Pitch Competition. Held from September 17-19, the virtual event is part of a series of five competitions taking place nationwide to mark SCORE’s milestone anniversary. The competition allows entrepreneurs to showcase their business skills to industry experts, win funding, and gain valuable mentorship at no…
Fiverr International Ltd. (NYSE: FVRR) recently announced the launch of its new Financial Services Vertical, offering nearly two dozen specialized financial services. This expansion caters to the growing demand for financial expertise in a market expected to comprise 31% of the global economy. Fiverr’s new vertical provides businesses of all sizes, at any stage of…
Canva has officially unveiled its “Glow Up,” a major update to its homepage and editor designed to enhance the user experience and make it easier for teams to create, organize, and collaborate on designs. This launch celebrates over 20 billion designs created by more than 190 million users across the globe. Marking its second decade,…
Salesforce recently announced a new initiative to provide free AI training to anyone through its Trailhead online learning platform. Salesforce will offer its premium AI courses and certifications free of charge through 2025, investing over $50 million to help address the growing AI skills gap. The company also plans to open new AI training spaces…
Wix today announced the launch of its AI Theme Assistant, a new tool designed to streamline and enhance the website design process. The AI theme assistant provides users with personalized guidance and real-time suggestions, making it easier to design cohesive and visually appealing websites. Website design can often be complex, and users may face challenges…
When it comes to business ownership, two popular options are franchise and business opportunity. Understanding the pros and cons of each can help aspiring entrepreneurs make an informed decision about which path to take. In this article, we will explore the differences between a franchise vs. a business opportunity to help you decide which is…
Spectrum Reach, the advertising sales arm of Charter Communications, Inc., announced a new multi-year collaboration with Amazon Ads. This partnership designates Spectrum Reach as a Local Reseller for Amazon Ads, giving small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) access to broader advertising inventory and greater reach. The combined capabilities of Spectrum Reach and Amazon Ads will allow…
Forward Financing, a national provider of revenue-based financing for small businesses, announced today the expansion of its credit facility from $250 million to $450 million. This significant increase will enable the Boston-based fintech company to continue its mission of funding small businesses across the U.S. “This significant expansion of our credit facility is an exciting…
Amazon today announced new enhancements to its direct-to-customer offerings, Buy with Prime and Amazon Multi-Channel Fulfillment (MCF), during its Accelerate seller conference. These enhancements are designed to help merchants grow their businesses on their own websites and other sales channels beyond Amazon.com. Both services continue to experience significant growth, with new features aimed at making it…
A federal jury in San Diego has convicted Leronce Suel, a California restaurant owner, of multiple charges, including wire fraud, conspiracy, and tax crimes, for his role in schemes to defraud COVID-19 relief programs and file false tax returns. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Suel, the majority owner of Rockstar Dough…