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Small Business Trends | August 04, 2020

Demandforce has launched its mobile app that provides businesses more access to client communication tools and marketing automation features. It lets users easily manage and run their business from anywhere with instant mobile access to valuable information. This includes those of clients, schedules, appointment requests, and two-way text conversations. The mobile app integrates with Demandforce’s platform making it easy to communicate with clients on the go. Demandforce’s free app a...

TECHNOLOGY, FINANCE

Finli | July 11, 2022

Finli, a payment management platform built for service-based small businesses in the US, has announced the close of its $6 million Seed fundraising round, led by the Urban Innovation Fund. Motley Fool Ventures, M13, Alumni Ventures, and all existing investors also participated in the round. The new injection of funds will be used to expand Finli's team and business banking capabilities, moving towards becoming a holistic financial services solution. According to the U.S....

BUSINESS STRATEGY

IRI | December 16, 2021

IRI®, a fast-growing, global leader in innovative solutions and services for consumer, retail and media companies, today announced HRB Brands LLC (HRB) is utilizing IRI’s deep category segmentation and demographic profiles to guide its path forward for both its legacy brands and newly acquired personal care brands purchased from Helen of Troy in June 2021. “Our success leans heavily on the insights and tools IRI provides. We are the David among the giants in our ca...

INDUSTRY OUTLOOK

LegalZoom.com, Inc. | November 12, 2021

LegalZoom.com, Inc., the No. 1 brand in online small business formations and a leading online platform for legal, compliance and tax solutions, has acquired Earth Class Mail, Inc., a virtual mailbox solution for small businesses. The acquisition of Earth Class Mail advances LegalZoom’s strategy by providing small businesses with a comprehensive set of tools and services to streamline their operations and minimize time spent on compliance, allowing them instead to focus on what really matte...