Small Business

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

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

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.

Check to Power Wave’s Expanded Payroll Offering

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

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.”

 Weave Placed First in 30 Categories in G2 2024 Spring Report

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.

Adlumin Kills Ransomware in Seconds With New Feature That Saves 99% of Files From Encryption

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

In benchmark tests against malware from some of the world’s most notorious ransomware groups including Black Basta, Conti, Ryuk, NoEscapeLocker and others, Adlumin Ransomware Prevention saved, on average, 99% of the file system from encryption.

Key Points: 
  • In benchmark tests against malware from some of the world’s most notorious ransomware groups including Black Basta, Conti, Ryuk, NoEscapeLocker and others, Adlumin Ransomware Prevention saved, on average, 99% of the file system from encryption.
  • In addition, the company unveiled a free Ransomware Simulation Tool that gives organizations a self-service option to easily test and understand their vulnerability to a ransomware attack.
  • The threat posed by ransomware and the success of ransomware gangs climbed to new heights in 2023 with payments exceeding $1 billion for the first time .
  • The speed with which Adlumin detects and kills ransomware provides an added layer of protection to help stop ransomware threats at organizations that rely on Adlumin for Managed Detection and Response (MDR).

altafiber Business announces Secure Network solution for growing businesses

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

altafiber Business is pleased to announce the launch of Secure Network, an enterprise-grade network solution that is priced and tailored for small- to medium-sized businesses.

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  • altafiber Business is pleased to announce the launch of Secure Network, an enterprise-grade network solution that is priced and tailored for small- to medium-sized businesses.
  • With altafiber’s Secure Network solution, businesses are protected from cyberattacks no matter where they originate.
  • Secure Network provides a completely integrated solution – firewall, switch, and access points – to mitigate risks and allow businesses to focus on serving customers in a secure environment.
  • “Secure Network delivers an affordable, enterprise-grade solution that is supported by highly skilled and locally based altafiber employees.”
    When Secure Network is paired with Fioptics gigabit Business Internet, businesses are protected against cyberattacks while taking full advantage of e-commerce, file sharing, video conferencing, data backup, and more.

HomeWell Franchising Celebrates 100 Franchise Owners and $100M in Annual System Revenue

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

The completion of this organizational milestone marks 100 unique franchise owners nationwide and the franchise’s first $100 million in annual system revenue.

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  • The completion of this organizational milestone marks 100 unique franchise owners nationwide and the franchise’s first $100 million in annual system revenue.
  • HomeWell Franchising Inc. is a premier franchisor with over 100 franchise owners representing more than 170 territories across the United States.
  • HomeWell has been recognized as a Franchise Business Review Top 100 low-investment franchise, an Inc. 5000 company, and consecutively ranked among the nation’s top franchises in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500®.
  • For more information on HomeWell or to explore franchise opportunities, visit HomeWell Care Services or HomeWell Care Services Franchising .

Mark Desautelle Rejoins Tangoe as Chief Revenue Officer

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Tangoe , the leading technology expense and asset management solution for over two decades, today announced that Mark Desautelle has rejoined Tangoe as the Chief Revenue Office (CRO).

Key Points: 
  • Tangoe , the leading technology expense and asset management solution for over two decades, today announced that Mark Desautelle has rejoined Tangoe as the Chief Revenue Office (CRO).
  • Desautelle is returning to Tangoe after 4 years and will be responsible for creating and executing revenue-generation strategies across the globe.
  • “I am delighted to welcome Mark Desautelle back to Tangoe as Chief Revenue Officer during this time of immense opportunity,” said James Parker, Tangoe’s Chief Executive Officer.
  • “I’m looking forward to rejoining the Tangoe team at a time of unprecedented growth opportunity,” said Desautelle.

WeWork Announces Substantial Progress in Real Estate and Financial Restructuring

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

WeWork announced today it has determined a final path forward at 90% of the locations in its global real estate portfolio through amended leases, new management agreements, or via the lease rejection process.

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  • WeWork announced today it has determined a final path forward at 90% of the locations in its global real estate portfolio through amended leases, new management agreements, or via the lease rejection process.
  • Since then, the Company has been working diligently to reach new lease terms more aligned with current real estate market conditions.
  • As a result of this dramatic reduction in future rent expenses and further improved operating efficiency, WeWork is on track to deliver strong and sustainable financial performance following the completion of its restructuring.
  • “The size, scope, and complexity of our real estate restructuring is unprecedented in our industry, and we’ve made remarkable progress to date optimizing our building footprint.

Wolters Kluwer names Catherine Wolfe as General Manager of CT Corporation

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Wolters Kluwer , a global leader in professional information, software solutions, and services, has appointed Catherine Wolfe as Executive Vice President and General Manager of its CT Corporation business, effective April 1.

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  • Wolters Kluwer , a global leader in professional information, software solutions, and services, has appointed Catherine Wolfe as Executive Vice President and General Manager of its CT Corporation business, effective April 1.
  • CT Corporation is a leading provider of corporate services and entity management solutions to organizations of all sizes in the U.S. market.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240402413970/en/
    Catherine Wolfe, Executive Vice President and General Manager for Wolters Kluwer CT Corporation (Photo: Business Wire)
    Wolfe succeeds John Weber, who is retiring after a career that included 23 years of distinguished service with Wolters Kluwer.
  • “Catherine has an incredibly strong track record in product development and innovation, having helped bring key digital solutions to market.

Weave Enhances Integration with DrChrono by EverHealth

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Weave (NYSE: WEAV), a leading all-in-one experience platform for small- and medium-sized healthcare businesses, today announced a new level of integration with DrChrono by EverHealth, a leading electronic health record (EHR) provider for medical practices.

Key Points: 
  • Weave (NYSE: WEAV), a leading all-in-one experience platform for small- and medium-sized healthcare businesses, today announced a new level of integration with DrChrono by EverHealth, a leading electronic health record (EHR) provider for medical practices.
  • Building on the partnership between the companies, announced in late 2020, the updated integration allows healthcare providers to better manage their business through automation and optimization of tasks by unlocking the following Weave features:
    Automated Data Sync: Keeps patient contact and appointment information current in Weave with daily updates from the DrChrono database.
  • Weave adds confirmed appointments to the DrChrono schedule to ensure the practice calendar is always up to date.
  • Payments: Payments made with Weave write back to the DrChrono ledger automatically.