GoDaddy has expanded its Small Business Generative AI (GenAI) Prompt Library to boost small business support and success. This enhanced library now offers over 185 prompts and introduces new features and languages, making it easier for entrepreneurs to leverage GenAI in their daily operations. Empowering Entrepreneurs with GenAI Keeping up with GenAI advancements can be…
Zoom has announced the general availability of new AI capabilities across Zoom Workplace, including enhanced features for Zoom Meetings and Zoom Team Chat. The AI Companion, Zoom’s generative AI assistant, now offers more customization, personalization, and quick reply capabilities. Since its launch in September 2023, over 700,000 accounts have enabled AI Companion, with adoption rates…
Zoom Video Communications, Inc. has announced the global availability of post-quantum end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for Zoom Workplace, starting with Zoom Meetings. This launch makes Zoom the first unified communications as a service (UCaaS) provider to offer such a cutting-edge security feature. Zoom Phone and Zoom Rooms will also receive this security enhancement soon. Addressing Advanced…
Adobe has launched Generative Remove, a powerful new tool in Adobe Lightroom. This innovation, powered by Adobe Firefly, simplifies photo editing by enabling users to remove unwanted objects with a single click. Available on mobile, web, and desktop, this tool promises high-quality, realistic results. Ashley Still, Adobe’s senior vice president and general manager of Creative…
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) recently outlined measures for Congress and the White House to help small businesses combat inflation. Small business owners have cited inflation as their primary concern, urging legislative action. As small businesses struggle with inflationary pressures, the NFIB’s recommendations provide a roadmap for legislative relief. By addressing regulatory burdens,…
A small business owner sent us a question asking how to write a performance review for an employee. “How do I write a performance review? My company is growing, and while I give verbal feedback, I feel the need to get more formal. But I am at a loss about where to start. I need…
Salesforce has unveiled three new Commerce Cloud innovations aimed at enhancing online shopping experiences. These features include Salesforce Checkout, headless commerce capabilities for B2B, and composable commerce enhancements for B2C. These improvements promise to boost revenue while offering personalized customer experiences. With 32% of customers abandoning brands after one poor experience, businesses are under pressure…
The Corporate Transparency Act requires LLCs, Corporations and other business entities to provide Beneficial Ownership Information to the U.S. Treasury Department. Companies failing to do so face stiff penalties. The new federal regulation threatens small businesses with $500 a day in fines for non-compliance. The National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) claims the law targets small…
Franchise ownership can provide many benefits, from a clearly defined path to profitability to the flexibility to spend more time with family. It was the latter point that originally enticed the owner of Restoration 1 of Birmingham, a former Secret Service agent, to franchise ownership. Learn about his unique journey and what sets his business…
About a quarter of female small business owners have taken a pay cut over the past year to combat economic challenges, according to a recent survey. And 53 percent said that the past year has been their hardest year in business. This research comes from Office Depot and Talker Research. About 1,000 female small business…