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BUSINESS STRATEGY

FreshBooks | May 26, 2022

FreshBooks, a cloud-based accounting software provider, announced that it is expanding its invoicing software offering to meet the needs of New Zealand small businesses. This includes the creation of a new starter plan and competitive pricing packages with unique pricing, set in NZ currency. “FreshBooks recognizes the depth and breadth of small businesses across New Zealand. We’re excited to help local owners impress their clients and get paid faste...

IMPACT

Uber | January 11, 2022

Uber and Visa today announced Grants for Growth, a program that will provide $1 million in grant funding to small businesses in 10 U.S. cities that are currently active on Uber Eats. The program will be administered by Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC). Focused on restaurant recovery and entrepreneurship, the program was created to support merchants when they need it most. "We know that this year has been trying for many and that independently-owned b...

SMALL BUSINESS TRENDS

Sparklight Business | January 28, 2021

Sparklight® Business today announced the launch of Internet Backup Service – an answer that permits small and medium-sized organizations to keep their web access, just as crucial gadgets, for example, Visa and purpose of-procurement machines, working in case of an assistance outage. Whether it's because of a significant catastrophe, development related fiber cut or a basic blackout, network access disturbances can be exorbitant for organizations. Web Backup Service i...

Hello Alice, QED Investors | June 15, 2021

Hello Alice, leading machine learning platform connecting small business owners to networks, capital, and business service, proudly announced a $21 million Series B raise led by QED Investors along with new participating investors including Green Book Ventures, Backstage Capital, Harbert Growth Partners, and How Women Invest. Funds will be utilized to strengthen the ability of the company to serve small business owners as they emerge from the pandemic, enhance the predictive capab...