In the News: Is Politics Making Small Business Owners Pessimistic?

Check out this week’s Small Business Breakdown, a live show covering the latest hot topic important to small business owners nationwide. This week, our experts discuss whether politics is leading to a “fairly pessimistic” outlook among small business owners right now.

After you’re done watching this week’s show, check out all the other headlines small business owners shouldn’t miss in this week’s small business news roundup …

Zoho Introduces AI-Rich Version of Zoho Analytics, Democratizing Self-Service BI

Zoho Corporation has launched an upgraded version of Zoho Analytics, its self-service business intelligence (BI) and analytics platform. This release includes over 100 enhancements, among them new AI and machine learning (ML) features designed to enable diagnostic insights, predictive analysis, and automated report and dashboard generation.

North Carolina Auto Parts Seller and Owner to Pay $10M for Emissions Defeat Devices

Rudy’s Performance Parts Inc., an automotive parts manufacturer and seller based in North Carolina, along with its owner, Aaron Rudolf, have agreed to pay $10 million in fines and penalties for manufacturing, selling, and installing emissions defeat devices. These devices were used to disable or remove emissions controls in motor vehicles, violating the Clean Air Act.

Apple Introduces Thinner, More Advanced Apple Watch Series 10

Apple has unveiled the Apple Watch Series 10, boasting its thinnest design yet, with the biggest and most advanced display ever on an Apple Watch.

IRS Provides Tax Relief to Victims of Severe Storms and Flooding in Connecticut and New York

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in Connecticut and New York affected by severe storms and flooding that began on August 18, 2024.

Apple to Launch Apple Intelligence on iPhone, iPad, and Mac Starting Next Month

Apple today announced the rollout of Apple Intelligence, a new personal intelligence system that combines generative models with personal context to deliver useful and relevant insights. Starting in October, Apple Intelligence will become available on iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1, bringing powerful new features to the iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Apple Unveils iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, Powered by A18 Pro Chip

Apple has introduced the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, featuring larger display sizes, innovative camera features, and a new A18 Pro chip designed to power Apple Intelligence. These new models are built with enhanced capabilities for photography, immersive gaming, and extended battery life, marking a significant leap forward for the Pro lineup.

NFIB Jobs Report: Small Business Job Growth Stalls in August

According to the latest NFIB Jobs Report, small business job openings remained high in August, with 40% of business owners reporting positions they could not fill, up two points from July. Labor quality concerns also grew, with 21% of owners citing it as their top issue, the highest level reported since January 2024.

AI Will Change Everything in Your Small Business

AI will fundamentally change the landscape of various industries. Still, many small business owners are slow to adapt and are ignoring this new technology. My guest on The Small Business Radio Show, KP Reddy who is the author of “Creating the Intangible Enterprise”, an AI expert, founder and CEO of Shadow Ventures.

Salesforce Introduces New AI Models to Power Agentforce

Salesforce has unveiled two new AI models—xGen-Sales and xLAM—designed to enhance its Agentforce platform, which integrates human and autonomous AI agents for improved business efficiency. xGen-Sales is a proprietary AI model fine-tuned for sales-related tasks, such as generating customer insights, summarizing calls, and managing pipelines.

Third Estimated Tax Payment Deadline Nears

The IRS reminds taxpayers that the deadline for submitting the third quarter estimated tax payment is approaching on September 16, 2024. This applies to individuals such as gig workers, retirees, sole proprietors, and S corporation shareholders who expect to owe $1,000 or more in taxes for the year.

Zoho Analytics Blends Data For Epic Insights

Zoho just launched its newest update to Zoho Analytics. The platform continues to increase its user base with an estimated 17,000+ customers currently. “Today we offer a very comprehensive business analytics platform,” explains Clarence Rozario, director of product management for Zoho Analytics.

Zoho Sites Offers Easy Route to Business Website

How to Build a Website Using Zoho Sites An estimated 81% of consumers check out businesses online before choosing to buy from them. And 99% use the web to learn about local businesses. So obviously, if you operate a small business, you need an online presence. Fortunately, products like Zoho Sites make building a website for your business easy and affordable.

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