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1 day ago | 
smallbiztrends.com | Joshua Sophy |Anita Campbell
PayPal announced today that it will launch a new loyalty program this summer, enabling U.S. users to earn rewards on their holdings of PayPal USD (PYUSD). The company will offer a 3.7% annual reward rate in PYUSD for balances held in PayPal or Venmo wallets. The initiative marks a significant step in PayPal’s effort to expand the utility of its U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin.
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1 day ago | 
smallbiztrends.com | Anita Campbell |Shawn Hessinger |Joshua Sophy
Growing Market Demand: The pet sitting industry is experiencing increased demand, driven by rising pet ownership and busy lifestyles, presenting a lucrative opportunity for aspiring pet sitters. Diverse Service Offerings: A successful pet sitting business should consider various services, including in-home pet sitting, dog walking, pet boarding, and training, allowing for tailored growth strategies.
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1 day ago | 
smallbiztrends.com | Joshua Sophy |Anita Campbell
Intuit announced Wednesday that it has signed an agreement to acquire GoCo, a provider of modern human resources and benefits solutions for small and mid-market businesses. The acquisition is aimed at transforming Intuit’s payroll offerings into a more comprehensive Human Capital Management (HCM) solution.
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1 day ago | 
smallbiztrends.com | Joshua Sophy |Anita Campbell
Wix has launched an AI-powered adaptive content application that enables website owners to personalize site experiences in real-time based on visitor characteristics and user-defined instructions. The application dynamically generates content tailored to individual site visitors, aiming to enhance engagement and improve user experience. The adaptive content tool uses session details such as a visitor’s device, country, language, or return status to determine how content is presented.
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2 days ago | 
smallbiztrends.com | Joshua Sophy |Anita Campbell
The U.S. small business market maintained steady momentum in the first quarter of 2025, according to BizBuySell’s latest Insight Report, with 2,368 businesses sold and a total enterprise value exceeding $2 billion—a 9% increase over Q1 2024. Despite looming uncertainty surrounding new tariffs, deal volume grew 2% quarter-over-quarter, as buyers pursued high-performing businesses and prices climbed 4% to a median sale price of $349,000.
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2 days ago | 
smallbiztrends.com | Anita Campbell |Shawn Hessinger |Joshua Sophy
Incorporation Basics: Incorporating your business establishes it as a separate legal entity, affecting liability, taxes, and growth potential; choose the structure that best fits your needs (LLC, corporation, etc.). Financial Organization: Open a corporate bank account to separate personal and business finances, simplify tax preparation, and enhance business credibility.
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2 days ago | 
smallbiztrends.com | Joshua Sophy |Anita Campbell
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced a significant increase in 7(a) loan approvals for small manufacturers during the first 90 days of the Trump Administration. According to data released April 17, the number of loans issued through the SBA’s flagship lending program has risen by 74% compared to the same period during the start of the Biden Administration. Since January 20, 2025, SBA has approved more than 1,120 7(a) loans for manufacturers, totaling $677 million.
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2 days ago | 
smallbiztrends.com | Joshua Sophy |Anita Campbell
OpenPhone has launched Sona, a new AI-powered agent designed to ensure businesses never miss a customer call again. The announcement, made April 17, introduces Sona as the first AI agent purpose-built for the essential front-office needs of small businesses and startups. OpenPhone describes Sona as a tool that helps businesses resolve customer issues instantly and convert every interaction into a growth opportunity.
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3 days ago | 
smallbiztrends.com | Joshua Sophy |Anita Campbell
American Express has announced new limited-time offers for eligible new and existing Business Platinum Card® Members, aiming to support small business owners as business travel regains importance in 2025. The promotions offer statement credits and Membership Rewards® points for qualifying purchases related to airfare and general spending.
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3 days ago | 
smallbiztrends.com | Joshua Sophy |Anita Campbell
Zoom Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZM) has announced the release of Zoom Workplace for Frontline, a mobile-first solution designed to enhance communication and work management for frontline workers. The product is now available to all frontline employees and managers with paid Zoom accounts, targeting industries such as retail, manufacturing, healthcare, and emergency services.
