National Retail Association

TECHNOLOGY

getLouie | January 19, 2022

TME Group, Inc. announced the launch of getLouie. getLouie ia an innovative business text messaging platform designed for small businesses. getLouie focuses on artificial intelligence-driven, two-way automated conversational messaging. The platform's "Hot Key" mechanism interacts with clients using artificial intelligence, enabling company owners to respond to and grow a client base without a huge marketing spend. “SMS marketing rea...

INDUSTRY OUTLOOK

Rapyd | December 09, 2021

Rapyd, a global Fintech-as-a-Service company has agreed to acquire Hong Kong-based Neat, a cross-border trade enabling platform for SMBs and startups. Neat provides full company incorporation, business accounts, global payment collection and disbursements, as well as credit card-based capital expansion services. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, and it is subject to regulatory approval. By integrating Neat into the Rapyd Global Payments Network, small and medium businesses wil...

TECHNOLOGY

Ford | December 08, 2021

Ford today announced the launch of VIIZR, a new field service tool built on Salesforce and designed to meet the needs of the small business owners that keep America running – such as plumbers, electricians, and heating and ventilation technicians. VIIZR will help small businesses simplify key commercial activities such as invoicing, scheduling and managing requests, so they can focus on serving their customers from anywhere. “For more than 100 years, Ford...

SMALL BUSINESS TRENDS

Lenovo | July 14, 2021

Lenovo partners with the Carolina Panthers and allows their fans to give back to those integral small businesses in the region on the heels of one of the most challenging times in our history. The heart of the Carolinas is small businesses. They have been pillars of our communities for many years. This partnership strengthens Lenovo's Evolve Small programme by awarding $5,000 each worth in Lenovo technology upgrades and consultation services to 10 small businesses in the Carol...