Our Small Business Breakdown team is back this week to tackle the biggest issues facing small businesses right now.
Obviously, it’s almost impossible for a week to go by without talking about Election Day on Tuesday and what the results will mean for small business owners.
In this regard, our panel of small business experts discuss how Trump’s victory and promise to dismantle many regulations may affect your company and plans going forward, especially in the area of AI.
See what they had to say and share your thoughts by watching this week’s episode of Small Business Breakdown below…
Small Business News Roundup – November 9, 2024
Here are the topics that small business owners needed to pay attention to this past week, including our weekly Roundup of Small Business News…
NFIB Files Lawsuit Against FTC’s Automatic Renewal Rule
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has filed a legal challenge against the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) recent rule affecting businesses with automatic renewal registrations or memberships. The lawsuit, filed in the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, seeks to overturn the FTC’s rule.
IRS Announces 401(k) Contribution Limit Increase for 2025; The IRA limit remains unchanged
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced an increase in the contribution limit for 401(k) plans in 2025. Individuals can now contribute up to $23,500, up from $23,000 in 2024. In addition, the IRS released updated cost-of-living adjustments. that affect various retirement accounts and tax-related items for the upcoming tax year, described in Notice 2024-80.
Zelle Will Eliminate Private Application As More Consumers Use Bank-Based Access
Zelle announced recently that it will phase out its standalone app in the coming months, redirecting users to access Zelle services through participating financial institutions.
mplus Unveils mCommerce Marketing Solution for Permission-Based Audience Testing
mplus, a leader in digital marketing technology, has launched its new business solution, mCommerce, designed to help companies target their audiences directly on their digital platforms. This solution allows brands to gather insights through pure group data collection, providing a unique alternative to traditional data techniques.
Five Skills of Great Leaders
What talents are needed to be a great leader? Every small business owner wants to know the answer to this question. On the Small Business Radio Show this week, I spoke with Barry Conchie, founder and president of Conchie Associates and author of “The Five Talents That Really Matter: How Great Leaders Drive Extraordinary Performance”, with his business partner Sarah Dalton.
Adobe Unveils New Features in Photoshop and Illustrator
Adobe recently announced major updates to its flagship design applications, Photoshop and Illustrator. These innovations are designed to provide creative professionals with unparalleled speed, accuracy, and power, transforming workflows across graphic design, artistic photography, and graphics.
Marketing 360 Launches New Social App to Streamline Business Media Management
Marketing 360 has announced the launch of its new Social platform, designed to revolutionize social media management for businesses. This next-generation tool is part of the broader Marketing 360 platform and provides an all-in-one solution for businesses to improve their social reach, target performance, and drive engagement across multiple platforms.
CleverFi Launches ‘Teleport Your Home Wi-Fi’ Technology for Seamless Connectivity Anywhere
CleverFi, a leader in advanced wireless technology, has launched its ‘Teleport Your Home Wi-Fi’ solution, which allows users to access their Wi-Fi network securely and freely from anywhere in the world—without the need for a VPN or a third party. operating system. This technology promises to deliver fast, reliable connections, revolutionizing the experience of using Wi-Fi on the go.
Lili Launches Lili Connect to Simplify Financial Management for Small Businesses
Lili, a financial platform designed for small business owners, has announced the launch of Lili Connect, a centralized financial integration designed to simplify financial management for small businesses.
Brainiest AI Introduces New Apples for Illustration
Brainiest AI, the all-in-one social media marketing platform, has announced the launch of four advanced graphics applets: 3rd Generation Image, Text to Image Ultra, Repetitive Image Style, and Sketch to Image.
GoDaddy Launches Web Builder API Integration for Third-Party Platforms
GoDaddy has announced the upcoming launch of a new Web Builder API integration for third-party platforms, creating a complete merchant system.
Housecall Pro Unveils Platform Update to Support Growth, Efficiency, and Security for Home Service Professionals
Housecall Pro, the leading software platform for more than 45,000 home service companies, has introduced new features and enhancements designed to help home service professionals streamline their operations, improve efficiency, and drive revenue growth.
HP and Staples Introduce Same-Day In-Store Large Format Printing with New HP DesignJet XL3800 Printers
HP Inc. has partnered with Staples to bring same-day, high-quality large-format printing to Staples stores across the United States. This move will make high-quality printing of posters, banners, and plans more accessible to small businesses, shop owners, and consumers across the country.
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