Small Business

Slice Expands to 47 States + D.C. with PHLY AM Best A++ Rated Contractors General Liability Insurance

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Building Systems, Residential Building & Real Estate, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Insurance, Technology, Small Business, Professional Services, Urban Planning, Other Technology, REIT, Landscape, Interior Design, Networks, Architecture, Other Construction & Property, Partnership, AM Best, General contractor, Life insurance

Slice Labs Inc (Slice), a pioneering technology company revolutionizing insurance solutions for small businesses, proudly announces its expansion into 7 additional states and the District of Columbia with Philadelphia Insurance (PHLY) backed AM Best A++ rated Contractors General Liability small business insurance product, now providing coverage in a total of 47 states; all but Kentucky, Louisiana and New York.

Key Points: 
  • Slice Labs Inc (Slice), a pioneering technology company revolutionizing insurance solutions for small businesses, proudly announces its expansion into 7 additional states and the District of Columbia with Philadelphia Insurance (PHLY) backed AM Best A++ rated Contractors General Liability small business insurance product, now providing coverage in a total of 47 states; all but Kentucky, Louisiana and New York.
  • Slice continues to set the standard in the industry with its fully digital small business insurance offering, featuring PHLY’s top-rated contractors general liability product.
  • This expansion enables agents to provide coverage for over 60 class codes in 47 states plus the District of Columbia.
  • With this latest milestone, Slice reaffirms its commitment to near-nationwide accessibility and superior insurance protection for small businesses across the United States.

Comcast RISE to Award 100 Small Businesses in the Greater Richmond Region with Packages Totaling $500,000 in Monetary Grants, Marketing and Technology Resources, and More

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Carriers and Services, Entertainment, Business, Small Business, Professional Services, Telecommunications, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Networks, Internet, TV and Radio, Hardware, Security, Growth, Rotation, Project, Tax, COVID-19, Comcast, News, Entrepreneurship, Small business, Senior, Human voice, Computer security

Comcast RISE is committed to supporting the growth of all small businesses, while advancing the objectives of diversity, equity and inclusion, as well as community investment.

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  • Comcast RISE is committed to supporting the growth of all small businesses, while advancing the objectives of diversity, equity and inclusion, as well as community investment.
  • Beginning on May 1, and through May 31, eligible businesses in Richmond can apply for a grant package at www.ComcastRISE.com .
  • “Small businesses are the lifeblood of Richmond’s past, present and future,” said Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney.
  • In addition, any small business owner can visit the Comcast RISE destination on X1 featuring aggregated small business news, tips, insights, and more.

Orders.co Empowers Restaurants to Simplify Dispute Resolution and Recover Revenue with AI-Powered Chargeback Assistant

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Software, Restaurant, Bar, Professional Services, Online Retail, Data Management, Payments, Apps, Applications, Technology, Small Business, Delivery Services, Food, Beverage, Artificial Intelligence, Retail, CRM, Chargeback, POS, SMB, AI

This cutting-edge, AI-powered tool empowers restaurant owners to effortlessly manage chargeback disputes and reclaim lost revenue, with minimal time and effort.

Key Points: 
  • This cutting-edge, AI-powered tool empowers restaurant owners to effortlessly manage chargeback disputes and reclaim lost revenue, with minimal time and effort.
  • These customer disputes can severely impact profitability, costing restaurants thousands of dollars annually in revenue loss and labor costs.
  • In February 2024, the Chargeback Assistant recovered an average of $400 for SMB restaurants and $1,500 for enterprise restaurants.
  • For more information about Orders.co and its Chargeback Dispute Management feature, please visit the Dispute Management page at www.orders.co .

Procurement Sciences AI Raises $10M in Series A Funding to Revolutionize the Government Contracting Business-Development Process

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Technology, Other Professional Services, Business, Apps, Applications, Consulting, Public Policy, Government, Small Business, Professional Services, Artificial Intelligence, Defense, Software, Contracts, White House, Federal Government, Data Management, Research, Sergeant, Procurement, Organization, Growth, Tower Research, SharePoint, Veteran, Battery Ventures, Artificial intelligence, AI, Google Drive, Eye, Woman, Workflow, Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal, Engineering, Construction

Procurement Sciences AI (“PSci.AI”), the next-generation bidding-intelligence platform for government contractors, today announced that it has raised $10M in Series A funding.

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  • Procurement Sciences AI (“PSci.AI”), the next-generation bidding-intelligence platform for government contractors, today announced that it has raised $10M in Series A funding.
  • Brandon Gleklen from Battery Ventures and Jared Young from Tower Research will join the Procurement Sciences board of directors.
  • "We launched Procurement Sciences with the mission of addressing the industry's biggest pain points by adopting a generative AI-first approach," stated Christian Ferreira, founder and CEO of Procurement Sciences AI.
  • We are honored to partner with Procurement Sciences to support that mission.”
    For more information about Procurement Sciences or to request a product demo, please visit: https://ProcurementSciences.com/ or https://Awarded.AI/

HappyCo Unveils AI-Powered Centralized Maintenance Platform

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Software, Supply Chain Management, Professional Services, Technology, Residential Building & Real Estate, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Small Business, Artificial Intelligence, Construction & Property, Retail, Human Resources, Building Systems, Principal, Automation, Attention, Acquisition, AI, Catalog, Boardwalk, Integrated operations

HappyCo announced today the debut of Centralized Maintenance , marking an industry-first step towards transforming maintenance operations from a challenge into a strategic advantage for multifamily property owners and managers.

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  • HappyCo announced today the debut of Centralized Maintenance , marking an industry-first step towards transforming maintenance operations from a challenge into a strategic advantage for multifamily property owners and managers.
  • Drawing on direct industry feedback and a proven track record of nearly 4 million units served, HappyCo introduces Centralized Maintenance to meet demonstrable demand.
  • With Centralized Maintenance, operators can optimize maintenance team efficiency, leading to cost savings and strategic spend management.
  • Now, property owners and managers, onsite teams, and technicians can tap into the power of centralized maintenance and AI with HappyCo already looking ahead.

OneSpan to Announce First Quarter Financial Results on May 2, 2024

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Other Communications, Communications, Apps, Applications, Fintech, Mobile, Wireless, Software, Internet, Data Management, Small Business, Web3, Technology, Business, Security, Other Professional Services, Blockchain, Legal, Biometrics, Insurance, Human Resources, Health, Finance, Consulting, Banking, Accounting, Outsourcing Business, Professional Services, Webcast, OneSpan, Cryptocurrency

OneSpan Inc. (NASDAQ: OSPN), the digital agreements security company, today announced it will release its first quarter 2024 financial results after the market close on Thursday, May 2, 2024.

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  • OneSpan Inc. (NASDAQ: OSPN), the digital agreements security company, today announced it will release its first quarter 2024 financial results after the market close on Thursday, May 2, 2024.
  • OneSpan will host a conference call that day at 4:30 p.m.
  • A live webcast of the conference call will be accessible from the OneSpan investor relations website at investors.onespan.com .
  • OneSpan encourages participants to dial in at least 15 minutes before the start of the call.

New Survey From Propel Software Confirms Trend That Americans Are Severing Relationships With Companies That Aren’t Prioritizing Sustainability

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Influencer, Recycling, Supermarket, Specialty, Food, Beverage, Alternative Energy, Environment, Fashion, Energy, Teens, Retail, Children, Green Technology, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Women, Social Media, Professional Services, Cruise, EV, Electric Vehicles, Other Travel, Men, Transportation, Environmental Policy, Lodging, Environmental Issues, Destinations, Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, Family, Environmental Health, Travel, Consumer, Packaging, Small Business, Other Communications, Software, Public Relations, Investor Relations, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Advertising, Content Marketing, Communications, Climate Change, Thought Leadership, Technology, Sustainability, Socially Responsible Investing, Social Activism, Organic Food, Automotive, Home Goods, Republican, Electronics, OnePoll, Democrat, PVM, Online shopping

It also found that 44% feel more emotionally invested in companies that follow/demonstrate sustainable business practices .

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  • It also found that 44% feel more emotionally invested in companies that follow/demonstrate sustainable business practices .
  • The poll of 2,000 U.S. adults revealed that Americans will spend 33% more on green products in 2024 than in 2023.
  • “Transparency is important to consumers, and brands should take note if they want customers to continue to be brand loyal.
  • The majority of respondents (65%) say they will look for environmental claims when making a purchase,” said Ross Meyercord, CEO of Propel Software.

Hiring Growth for Small Businesses Continues in March

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Insurance, Human Resources, Labor, Finance, Consulting, Public Policy, Government, Professional Services, Small Business, Other Professional Services, Employment, Entertainment, Growth, Labour, Federal, Bureau, Small business, Creative Commons, CFA, Index, Recreation, Atmosphere, Federal Reserve, ADP

The CBIZ SBEI tracks payroll and hiring trends for over 3,000 companies that have 300 or fewer employees, providing broad insight into small business trends.

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  • The CBIZ SBEI tracks payroll and hiring trends for over 3,000 companies that have 300 or fewer employees, providing broad insight into small business trends.
  • Meanwhile, the ADP employment report indicated hiring growth among small, medium and large-sized companies.
  • Small businesses accounted for an increase of 16,000 of those jobs on a seasonally adjusted, month-over-month basis.
  • Whether small businesses can continue this hiring trend is up in the air.

ZoomInfo Wins Two Google Cloud Technology Partner of the Year Awards

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Software, Search Engine Marketing, Marketing, Data Management, Communications, Small Business, Professional Services, Technology, Cloud, GTM, Business, Organization, Partnership, BigQuery, AI, Marketplace, B2B, Partner, ZI, Corporation, Network equipment provider

ZoomInfo was recognized for its achievements in the Google Cloud ecosystem, as the Google Cloud Partner that most effectively helped customers enhance their analytics and AI initiatives through pre-built data solutions and valuable datasets.

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  • ZoomInfo was recognized for its achievements in the Google Cloud ecosystem, as the Google Cloud Partner that most effectively helped customers enhance their analytics and AI initiatives through pre-built data solutions and valuable datasets.
  • “In a short time, ZoomInfo’s accurate data has become an indispensable solution for Google Cloud customers,” ZoomInfo Chief Revenue Officer James Roth said.
  • This partnership streamlines delivery of ZoomInfo data into Google BigQuery via Analytics Hub, allowing joint customers to integrate it with their existing data assets in Google Cloud.
  • “Google Cloud’s Partner Awards celebrate the transformative impact and value that partners have delivered for customers,” said Kevin Ichhpurani, Corporate Vice President, Global Ecosystem and Channels at Google Cloud.

OpenGate Capital Partners With Ownership Works

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Other Philanthropy, Human Resources, Finance, Asset Management, Consulting, Small Business, Professional Services, Philanthropy, Partnership, Culture, Organization, Investment, Andrew Nikou, Partner (business rank), Security (finance)

OpenGate Capital (“OpenGate”), a global private equity firm, announced today that it has partnered with Ownership Works , a nonprofit organization that works with companies and investors to provide all employees with the opportunity to build wealth at work.

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  • OpenGate Capital (“OpenGate”), a global private equity firm, announced today that it has partnered with Ownership Works , a nonprofit organization that works with companies and investors to provide all employees with the opportunity to build wealth at work.
  • Founded in 2021, Ownership Works helps organizations implement broad-based employee ownership programs that can unlock new levels of success for businesses and create meaningful wealth-building opportunities for employees.
  • Armed with tools, practical models, and hands-on guidance, Ownership Works assists companies in structuring shared ownership programs to boost culture, enhance company performance, and improve employees' financial wellbeing.
  • OpenGate is proud to be part of Ownership Works' consortium of foundations, corporations, labor advocates, investors, pension funds, and other leading private equity organizations.