Small business

Conor Kelly, CFP®, Joins Prime Capital Investment Advisors

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Asset Management, Professional Services, Finance, Series, Saint Louis University, PCIA, Small business, Financial services

Prime Capital Investment Advisors (PCIA) proudly announces that Conor Kelly has joined the firm as an equity partner and financial advisor, bringing over two decades of dedicated financial planning and investment strategy experience to the growing Kansas City team.

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  • Prime Capital Investment Advisors (PCIA) proudly announces that Conor Kelly has joined the firm as an equity partner and financial advisor, bringing over two decades of dedicated financial planning and investment strategy experience to the growing Kansas City team.
  • "Conor's career embodies a relentless commitment to excellence in financial planning and an unwavering dedication to his clients," said Glenn Spencer, chief executive officer at Prime Capital Investment Advisors.
  • We are excited to have Conor on board and are confident in the positive impact he will make on our clients and the community."
  • Kelly attended Saint Louis University, where he obtained an Honors Business Administration degree with an emphasis in Finance.

MGE Seeks to Expand Popular Community Solar Program for Residential and Small Business Electric Customers

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Alternative Energy, Energy, Utilities, Environment, Electricity, Solar energy, Gas, Small business, Madison Gas and Electric, Carbon, MGE, Public Service Commission, Renewable energy

Madison Gas and Electric (MGE) is asking the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin to approve a new community solar program largely based on Shared Solar, MGE's original and fully subscribed community solar program.

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  • Madison Gas and Electric (MGE) is asking the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin to approve a new community solar program largely based on Shared Solar, MGE's original and fully subscribed community solar program.
  • Under Shared Solar II, customers who may not own their residence or who do not want to install rooftop solar could receive additional solar energy from MGE.
  • "Shared Solar II builds on the success of our popular community solar program and provides our customers with another option for affordable, locally generated, carbon-free energy while also reducing costs for nonparticipating customers.
  • Strix Solar, a six-megawatt (MW) solar array being built in Fitchburg, would serve the Shared Solar II program.

First Northern Bank Hires Seasoned Banker as Chief Credit Officer

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Banking, Professional Services, Finance, California State University, First Northern Bank, Senior, Multimedia, Bank, Risk management, Growth, OTCQX, Rabobank, Small business, Management

First Northern Bank (OTCQX: FNRN), the region’s #1 local small business lender, proudly announces the appointment of Brett Hamilton as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer.

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  • First Northern Bank (OTCQX: FNRN), the region’s #1 local small business lender, proudly announces the appointment of Brett Hamilton as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer.
  • Retiring Chief Credit Officer, Joe Danelson, will serve as Executive Vice President until April 5, 2024, to ensure a smooth transition and continuity of operations.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240403796876/en/
    Brett Hamilton, Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer (Photo: Business Wire)
    With more than 25 years of experience in the banking industry, Hamilton brings a vast background and expertise in credit risk strategies, portfolio management, and regulatory relations.
  • As the Chief Credit Officer, he will oversee the quality and diversity of the credit portfolio, and have responsibility for ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and optimizing risk management practices at the Bank.

Discover Tomorrow's Security Today: Solomon and Iveda Illuminate the Path with Machine Learning at ISC West 2024

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Software, Audio, Video, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Data Management, Technology, IOT (Internet of Things), Security, Learning, Intelligence, Land degradation, AI, Small business, Anomaly, Eye, ISC, IVDA, IP, RSVP, Safety, Machine learning, Android, Medical device

Iveda® (NASDAQ:IVDA), the global solution for cloud-based AI, is set to co-host two RSVP-only presentations at ISC West 2024 with core technology partner Solomon .

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  • Iveda® (NASDAQ:IVDA), the global solution for cloud-based AI, is set to co-host two RSVP-only presentations at ISC West 2024 with core technology partner Solomon .
  • Attendees will get hands-on experience, learning how AI can be used today in any operation to enhance safety, productivity, and more.
  • Join Iveda and Soloman to see how AI models can be trained to automatically detect and alert business leaders of anomalies and threats in real-time.
  • “These are not futuristic concepts, rather they’re practical applications that can be implemented today using the latest advancements in machine learning and AI.

Intuit QuickBooks Reveals UK Small Businesses Will Make Big Changes In The New Tax Year

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Technology, Finance, Fintech, Accounting, Business, Professional Services, Small Business, Software, Artificial Intelligence, Financial management, QuickBooks, Tax, Small business, Intuit

New Intuit QuickBooks research reveals how UK small businesses plan to tackle the new tax year as the 6th April start date looms closer.

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  • New Intuit QuickBooks research reveals how UK small businesses plan to tackle the new tax year as the 6th April start date looms closer.
  • Nearly all (99.6%) of small businesses surveyed plan to make changes to how they operate their business in the new tax year.
  • In fact, 41% of small businesses who plan to make changes to their business predict these will be radical.
  • The top five changes small businesses will make in the new tax year include:
    While 81% of small businesses surveyed say the economy is negatively affecting their business, 68% agree that the new tax year is a time to think about the changes they could make to set themselves up for success.

U.S. Small Business Job and Wage Growth Remain Steady

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Small Business, Professional Services, Human Resources, Multimedia, Small business, Growth, HCM, Tutoring

Hourly earnings growth for workers at U.S. companies with fewer than 50 employees continued a steady deceleration that began in mid-2022, ending March at 3.27% growth year-over-year.

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  • Hourly earnings growth for workers at U.S. companies with fewer than 50 employees continued a steady deceleration that began in mid-2022, ending March at 3.27% growth year-over-year.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240403444503/en/
    The Paychex Small Business Employment Watch showed the first increase in small business job growth in three months in March.
  • “We’ve also seen that offering affordable benefits like healthcare insurance and retirement plans can help business owners compete for talent.”
    Jobs Index and Wage Data Highlights:
    With a national jobs index of 100.85 in March, the pace of small business job growth increased for the first time in 2024.
  • The Midwest overtook the South as the top-ranked region with four of the top five states for small business job growth being in the Midwest.

William Mills Agency Releases 2024 Bankers as Buyers™ Report

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Software, Banking, Professional Services, Fintech, Data Management, Technology, Public Relations, Investor Relations, Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Finance, Consulting, Research, Small business, Medical device

William Mills Agency , the largest independent public relations and marketing firm specializing in the financial industry, announces the release of its 21st annual Bankers as Buyers™ Report.

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  • William Mills Agency , the largest independent public relations and marketing firm specializing in the financial industry, announces the release of its 21st annual Bankers as Buyers™ Report.
  • This year’s report is comprised of 86 pages of a variety of research and commentary from several industry leading sources.
  • The theme of this year’s Bankers as Buyers™ Report is “The Exploding Fintech Scenario, Invisible Technology and Actual Intelligence.”
    “There are certain concepts that stop me in my tracks, topics that spark interesting conversation and lead to industry-changing innovation,” said Scott Mills, president of William Mills Agency and editor of this report.
  • “This year’s Bankers as Buyers™ Report is filled with insights centered around how leaders look at innovation, the creative application of technology and how it is being used to achieve real-world benefits.”
    The 2024 Bankers as Buyers Report examines how financial institutions approach innovation while experiencing the impacts of the world around them.

Check to Power Wave’s Expanded Payroll Offering

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Software, Payments, Finance, Small Business, Accounting, Professional Services, Technology, Fintech, API, Partnership, File, Abstract, HR, Marketing, Wave, Running, Small business, Bookkeeping

Over 300,000 small businesses that use Wave will soon have access to best-in-class full-service payroll functionality across all 50 U.S. states.

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  • Over 300,000 small businesses that use Wave will soon have access to best-in-class full-service payroll functionality across all 50 U.S. states.
  • Instead of needing the necessary payroll funds in advance, small business owners simply need to have funds available the day of payroll processing.
  • Human-powered customer service: Wave customers will have access to a range of resources to assist with payroll questions, including support from payroll experts.
  • We’re excited to see Check’s embedded payroll help solidify Wave’s position as a leading one-stop-shop for small business management needs.”

Lincoln Financial Group Introduces Side-by-Side Pooled Employer Retirement Solutions for Businesses and Not-for-Profit Organizations

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Banking, Personal Finance, Professional Services, Finance, Research, Lincoln, Lincoln National Corporation, Organization, Exhibit, LNC, Envestnet, Small business, PEPS, Retirement, PEP, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Financial adviser

Lincoln Financial Group (NYSE:LNC) announces the launch of FlexPEP(k) and FlexPEP(b), comprehensive pooled employer plans (PEP) for 401(k) and 403(b) plans, respectively.

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  • Lincoln Financial Group (NYSE:LNC) announces the launch of FlexPEP(k) and FlexPEP(b), comprehensive pooled employer plans (PEP) for 401(k) and 403(b) plans, respectively.
  • These tailored solutions add to Lincoln’s lineup of group plan solutions totaling more than $1.3 billion in assets.
  • “We’re seeing an uptick in the adoption of group plan solutions as employers look to streamline their retirement plan administration, minimize costs and enhance fiduciary protection,” said Matt Condos, senior vice president, Retirement Plan Services Product Solutions, Lincoln Financial Group.
  • For more information about Lincoln’s full suite of retirement solutions, including OpenPEP , visit our group retirement plan pages for employers and financial professionals .

 Weave Placed First in 30 Categories in G2 2024 Spring Report

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Technology, Payments, Hospitals, Health Technology, Professional Services, Small Business, Software, Health, Data Management, ROI, Workplace, Usability, Small business, G2

Weave (NYSE: WEAV), a leading all-in-one experience platform for small- and medium-sized healthcare practices, ranked first in 30 categories in G2’s 2024 Spring Report and won 61 badges, including Best Usability and Best Estimated ROI for Small Business.

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  • Weave (NYSE: WEAV), a leading all-in-one experience platform for small- and medium-sized healthcare practices, ranked first in 30 categories in G2’s 2024 Spring Report and won 61 badges, including Best Usability and Best Estimated ROI for Small Business.
  • G2 is the largest and most trusted software marketplace.
  • Placement in the G2 Report is based on authentic customer reviews, customer satisfaction, and market presence.
  • “We are thrilled to be recognized as a leader on several G2 reports this quarter,” said Brett White, CEO of Weave.