Nimble, a CRM platform tailored to small businesses and marketing professionals, has introduced its new Email Marketing feature, enabling users to conduct large-scale, HTML-powered, and trackable

Small Business Trends

04.04.2025

Xero and Sumday Partner to Offer Free Carbon Accounting Tools to Small Businesses

Xero has partnered with Sumday to offer its customers 12 months of free access to carbon accounting tools, helping small businesses track emissions and improve sustainability.

Small Business Trends

04.04.2025

Gas Prices Climb Nationwide, Driven by Refinery Maintenance and Seasonal Factors

Gas prices jumped over 10 cents nationwide to $3.26 this week, driven by refinery maintenance and the switch to summer-blend gasoline, according to AAA.

Small Business Trends

03.04.2025

Instacart Launches Will Call Delivery to Solve Supply Chain Disruptions for Foodservice Industry

Instacart has announced the launch of Will Call Delivery, a new solution designed to address urgent same-day supply needs for foodservice distributors and their business customers. The offering aims

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03.04.2025

ADP: Private Sector Adds 155,000 Jobs in March; Annual Pay Up 4.6%

Private sector employment rose by 155,000 jobs in March, with annual pay increasing 4.6%, according to ADP’s latest report.

Small Business Trends

03.04.2025

Remote Work Gains Ground Despite Return-to-Office Push, Study Finds

A new Flatworld Solutions study shows remote work adoption continues to grow in 2025 despite return-to-office mandates and rising job scam concerns.

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02.04.2025

CLEAR Moves Payments and Billing to Stripe to Enhance Customer Experience

Stripe announced a new partnership with CLEAR, the identity verification platform trusted by over 30 million customers, to power its billing and payment infrastructure. As of March 24, 2025, CLEAR

Small Business Trends

02.04.2025

Fiverr Launches Freelancer Equity Program for Top U.S. Talent

Fiverr has introduced a new Freelancer Equity Program aimed at providing top-performing U.S.-based freelancers on its platform with a financial stake in the company. The initiative offers eligible

Small Business Trends

02.04.2025

How to Move Past Shame When Your Small Business Fails

A lot of small business owners feel shame when their company fails because they link who they are so much with their business. This is compounded when they lose money from people they know. What do

Small Business Trends

01.04.2025

How Small Businesses Can Manage Projects Intelligently for Sustained Growth

As small businesses grow their size, project management becomes an increasingly important part of the process.

Small Business Trends

01.04.2025

Cash App Begins Rollout of Afterpay’s Pay Over Time Services to Millions of Users

Cash App has begun rolling out Afterpay’s Pay-in-4 service to eligible users across the U.S. through a new unified brand, Cash App Afterpay.

Small Business Trends

01.04.2025

OpenAI Unveils Image Generation Capabilities in GPT-4o

OpenAI has launched its most advanced image generation technology to date, integrating the capability directly into GPT-4o, its natively multimodal model. The new feature is now rolling out to Plus,

Small Business Trends

01.04.2025

Long Beach Launches Visual Improvement Program Grant for Businesses Affected by Vandalism

Long Beach is offering up to $1,500 in grants to small businesses and nonprofits impacted by vandalism.

Small Business Trends

01.04.2025

Meta Rolls Out New Threads Features for Personalized User Experience

Meta has introduced new Threads features to enhance personalization, user control, and video functionality.

Small Business Trends

31.03.2025

Small Biz Breakdown: Are Small Businesses Suffering from AI Burnout?

On this week's Small Biz Breakdown, our expert panels debates artificial intelligence and its place in business. They talk about whether AI is the answer for any number of business processes or

Small Business Trends

31.03.2025

ASUS Launches Compact and Powerful NUC 15 Pro+ Mini PC

ASUS has unveiled the NUC 15 Pro+, a compact mini PC featuring Intel Core Ultra processors, WiFi 7, and support for four 4K displays.

Small Business Trends

30.03.2025

Gas Prices Rise as Spring Travel Begins

As Spring Break kicks off across the U.S., drivers are seeing a modest but expected rise in gas prices, according to AAA. The national average for a gallon of gas has climbed three cents since last

Small Business Trends

30.03.2025

What Your Small Business Needs to Know About SEO in 2025

In 2025, small businesses must embrace AI-driven tools, voice and mobile optimization, local SEO, and high-quality content strategies to stay competitive in an evolving digital landscape.

Small Business Trends

30.03.2025

SBA Reinstates Lender Fees to Restore Financial Integrity of 7(a) Loan Program

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has reinstated lender fees for its 7(a) loan program, reversing a Biden-era policy that the agency said contributed to financial instability and

Small Business Trends

29.03.2025

Final IRS Deadline Nears for ERTC Program, Millions in Refunds Remain Unclaimed

The final opportunity for small and medium-sized businesses to claim the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) is fast approaching, with the deadline set for April 15, 2025. According to the Economic

Small Business Trends

29.03.2025

Colorado Launches New Rural Jump-Start Operating Grants to Boost Business Development

The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced the launch of a new three-year Rural Jump-Start (RJS) Operating Grant program aimed at stimulating economic

Small Business Trends

28.03.2025

Cloud Engineers Lead in AI Adoption, New ZapCap Study Finds

Cloud Engineers are using artificial intelligence (AI) more than any other profession in 2025, according to a new study by ZapCap. The report evaluated AI engagement across industries by analyzing

Small Business Trends

28.03.2025

Zoho Projects Plus Changes the Game in Project Management

Project managers, rejoice! Zoho just introduced an application to usher in a bright new future for what you do. On March 11, 2025, Zoho revealed its new unified AI-driven project management

Small Business Trends

28.03.2025

GoDaddy Survey Reveals Misspelled Domain Names Turn Consumers Away

A new survey released by GoDaddy reveals that domain names play a critical role in shaping consumer trust and online shopping behavior. The GoDaddy Consumer Pulse survey, conducted in March with

Small Business Trends

28.03.2025

ASUS Launches Compact and Powerful NUC 15 Pro+ Mini PC

ASUS has unveiled the NUC 15 Pro+, a compact mini PC featuring Intel Core Ultra processors, WiFi 7, and support for four 4K displays.

Small Business Trends

27.03.2025

PayPal Surpasses $30 Billion in Global Small Business Lending

PayPal Holdings, Inc. announced Wednesday that it has surpassed $30 billion in global loan originations, providing more than 1.4 million loans and cash advances to over 420,000 business accounts

Small Business Trends

27.03.2025

PostcardMania Adds Snap-Apart Mailers to Automated Direct Mail Lineup

PostcardMania, the marketing technology firm based in Florida, announced Wednesday the addition of snap-apart mailers to its automated direct mail offerings. The move comes through its

Small Business Trends

27.03.2025

What Your Small Business Needs to Know About SEO in 2025

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is one of the most critical aspects of digital marketing, and it continues to evolve each year. For small businesses, keeping up with these changes is essential to

Small Business Trends

26.03.2025

TikTok Launches Security Checkup Tool to Enhance User Safety

TikTok has launched Security Checkup, a new dashboard feature that helps users easily manage and enhance their account security settings.

Small Business Trends

26.03.2025

YouTube Announces Mid-Roll Ad System Updates to Boost Creator Revenue and Viewer Experience

YouTube has unveiled a series of changes to its mid-roll ad system aimed at optimizing ad delivery, enhancing transparency, and providing creators with more control over ad placements. The updates,

Small Business Trends

26.03.2025

St. Paul Announces Opening Date for 2025 Neighborhood STAR Grant Applications

The City of St. Paul has announced that applications for its 2025 Neighborhood STAR grant program will open on Monday, March 31. The program offers grants to support capital improvement projects that

Small Business Trends

25.03.2025

SBA Announces Major Reorganization, Plans to Cut Workforce by 43%

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) on Friday announced an agency-wide reorganization that includes a 43% reduction in its workforce as part of a broader effort to return to its original

Small Business Trends

25.03.2025

The Best Ways to Invest in Your Business Growth

Small business owners know that their success doesn’t just happen by chance. It takes years of hard work, dedication, and the know-how to make it prosper. Growing a business takes a strategic

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25.03.2025

Salesforce Report: 75% of Retailers Say AI Agents Will Be Essential by 2026

Salesforce reports that 75% of retailers see AI agents as essential for staying competitive by 2026.

Small Business Trends

25.03.2025

PayPal Expands Crypto Capabilities to Simplify Everyday Transactions

PayPal has announced new features that make cryptocurrency more accessible and usable in everyday commerce, aiming to eliminate common barriers and drive broader adoption among consumers and

Small Business Trends

24.03.2025

Small Biz Breakdown: What's With All the Hype Over Agentic AI?

This week, our Small Biz Breakdown crew is flying without a net, per se. There's no agenda - not as if they're always following the one they sometimes have - and the conversation could go

Small Business Trends

24.03.2025

Meta Begins Testing Community Notes on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads

Meta announced it will begin testing its new Community Notes feature across Facebook, Instagram, and Threads in the United States starting March 18. This marks the beginning of Meta’s transition

Small Business Trends

23.03.2025

Zoom Unveils Major Expansion of AI Companion with Agentic Skills and Custom Agents

Zoom has expanded its AI Companion with agentic skills, custom agents, and productivity features across its platform.

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23.03.2025

Walmart Introduces GenAI-Powered Assistant to Support Merchants

Walmart has unveiled Wally, a generative AI-powered assistant developed to enhance the productivity of its merchants by automating key merchandising tasks. The company announced the tool on March 18,

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22.03.2025

Gas Prices Tick Upward Amid Seasonal Shift to Summer Fuel, AAA Reports

Gas prices rose to $3.12 nationwide as refineries shift to summer-blend fuel, AAA reports.

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Nimble Launches Email Marketing and Template Editor to Support Scalable Campaigns

Xero and Sumday Partner to Offer Free Carbon Accounting Tools to Small Businesses

Gas Prices Climb Nationwide, Driven by Refinery Maintenance and Seasonal Factors

Instacart Launches Will Call Delivery to Solve Supply Chain Disruptions for Foodservice Industry

ADP: Private Sector Adds 155,000 Jobs in March; Annual Pay Up 4.6%

Remote Work Gains Ground Despite Return-to-Office Push, Study Finds

CLEAR Moves Payments and Billing to Stripe to Enhance Customer Experience

Fiverr Launches Freelancer Equity Program for Top U.S. Talent

How to Move Past Shame When Your Small Business Fails

How Small Businesses Can Manage Projects Intelligently for Sustained Growth

Cash App Begins Rollout of Afterpay’s Pay Over Time Services to Millions of Users

OpenAI Unveils Image Generation Capabilities in GPT-4o

Long Beach Launches Visual Improvement Program Grant for Businesses Affected by Vandalism

Meta Rolls Out New Threads Features for Personalized User Experience

Small Biz Breakdown: Are Small Businesses Suffering from AI Burnout?

ASUS Launches Compact and Powerful NUC 15 Pro+ Mini PC

Gas Prices Rise as Spring Travel Begins

What Your Small Business Needs to Know About SEO in 2025

SBA Reinstates Lender Fees to Restore Financial Integrity of 7(a) Loan Program

Final IRS Deadline Nears for ERTC Program, Millions in Refunds Remain Unclaimed

Colorado Launches New Rural Jump-Start Operating Grants to Boost Business Development

Cloud Engineers Lead in AI Adoption, New ZapCap Study Finds

Zoho Projects Plus Changes the Game in Project Management

GoDaddy Survey Reveals Misspelled Domain Names Turn Consumers Away

ASUS Launches Compact and Powerful NUC 15 Pro+ Mini PC

PayPal Surpasses $30 Billion in Global Small Business Lending

PostcardMania Adds Snap-Apart Mailers to Automated Direct Mail Lineup

What Your Small Business Needs to Know About SEO in 2025

TikTok Launches Security Checkup Tool to Enhance User Safety

YouTube Announces Mid-Roll Ad System Updates to Boost Creator Revenue and Viewer Experience

St. Paul Announces Opening Date for 2025 Neighborhood STAR Grant Applications

SBA Announces Major Reorganization, Plans to Cut Workforce by 43%

The Best Ways to Invest in Your Business Growth

Salesforce Report: 75% of Retailers Say AI Agents Will Be Essential by 2026

PayPal Expands Crypto Capabilities to Simplify Everyday Transactions

Small Biz Breakdown: What's With All the Hype Over Agentic AI?

Meta Begins Testing Community Notes on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads

Zoom Unveils Major Expansion of AI Companion with Agentic Skills and Custom Agents

Walmart Introduces GenAI-Powered Assistant to Support Merchants

Gas Prices Tick Upward Amid Seasonal Shift to Summer Fuel, AAA Reports

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