TECHNOLOGY
FluentStream | February 23, 2023
On February 22, 2023, FluentStream, a rapidly expanding provider of UCaaS solutions for small and medium-sized businesses, announced strategic partnership with Hosted Solutions. This Denver-based company has been one of FluentStream's channel partners for six years. The partnership aims to enhance the availability and delivery of hosted voice services to customers by combining FluentStream's advanced UCaaS platform with Hosted Solutions' expertise in hosted voice solutions.
FluentStream has partnered with Hosted Solutions, a Denver-based hosted voice services provider and existing FluentStream channel partner, for six years. Hosted Solutions customers will now be upgraded to FluentStream's flexible communication platform, which offers integration with popular CRM solutions, advanced reporting, and web and mobile apps, all of which can be managed through an easy-to-use web portal. This allows customers to tailor their work environment according to the needs of their employees and business type, giving them the freedom to customize services and preferences.
FluentStream is committed to delivering round-the-clock human customer support in the United States. With its cloud-based communication services and award-winning customer service, FluentStream enables customers to thrive from any location or device.
About FluentStream
FluentStream is a cloud-based business phone system and contact center solution provider based in Denver, Colorado. The company was founded in 2010 and has since been committed to developing and delivering a flexible and easy-to-use phone system for businesses of all sizes. Its cloud-based phone system provides a range of features businesses need to manage their communications efficiently, such as call routing, call queuing, call recording, voicemail, and more. Additionally, the company's solution integrates with various third-party applications, including Salesforce, Zoho, and HubSpot, enabling businesses to streamline their operations and improve productivity.
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MANAGEMENT
ZayZoon | February 27, 2023
Asure Software, Inc., an industry-leading cloud-based Human Capital Management software solutions provider and ZayZoon, a market-leading provider of employee financial wellness and earned wage access to small and mid-sized businesses, have recently announced a strategic partnership to provide on-demand wages to employees of Asure's payroll customers. This partnership between Asure and ZayZoon allows the employees of small businesses to access their wages immediately while promoting financial health and providing their employers with a unique competitive edge for recruiting and retention.
Pat Goepel, Chairman and CEO for Asure, said, “Financial pressures can impact employees across all industries and job types. By partnering with ZayZoon we can help ease that burden by offering small business employees the option to access the funds they’ve earned faster, when they need them most.” He added, “Earned wage access is fast becoming a necessity in the war for talent and we’re pleased to join forces with ZayZoon to deliver this competitive advantage to main street.”
(Source – Globe Newswire)
The ZayZoon system connects with Asure's payroll and time and attendance solutions to provide employees with real-time access to their wages as they are earned. By providing this voluntary benefit to their employees, Asure's small business customers can alleviate their employees' financial burdens and increase productivity and retention with a more engaged workforce.
Tate Hackert, ZayZoon President, said, “The pieces align perfectly and I couldn’t be more proud of what our two teams will accomplish in the pursuit of financial empowerment.” He further mentioned, “This partnership with Asure solidifies ZayZoon as the de facto provider of Earned Wage Access for the small business community across the United States.”
(Source – Globe Newswire)
About ZayZoon
ZayZoon is a company that aims to reduce financial stress among employees and promote their health and financial well-being. Its products, including Financial Education, Wages On-Demand and personal finance tools, help bridge the paycheck-to-paycheck gap created by pre-determined payroll cycles. Through partnerships and integration with companies of all sizes, ZayZoon provides their staff access to their suite of products, ultimately, employee retention, improving productivity and recruitment. The company's mission is to break the cycle of workers relying on predatory products like payday loans and overdraft fees. By providing on-demand access to wages, it helps reduce financial stress and enhance workplace satisfaction and productivity.
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MARKETING AND NETWORKING
Nextdoor | March 13, 2023
Nextdoor has recently unveiled a suite of products designed to assist small businesses in growing in the face of increased economic challenges. This suite of free marketing tools, including events, videos, polls, and unlimited business posts, is aimed at small businesses worldwide, finding new approaches to create genuine connections with a high-intent local audience.
The new suite of marketing tools includes a streamlined post composer that allows small businesses to upload engaging content for free as often as they'd like. In addition, the new composer has unlimited access to the following new post formats:
Events: Businesses can create and share events to attract new neighbors and increase foot traffic. Events will be promoted on the Discover page for neighbors within a 10-mile radius, as well as in the newsfeeds of the business's neighbors and those who have Faved the business.
Polls: Businesses may create polls to learn more about their customers’ requirements and discover what neighbors desire. Polls make it simple for businesses to get data from verified locals.
Video: Video content brings businesses to existence by allowing neighbors to see available items or receive a warm welcome from local employees. A survey found that 87% of Nextdoor neighbors are more willing to spend money with a small business if they know anything personal about it, such as its backstory, local history, or individuals who work there.
All small business users worldwide can now access events, videos, polls, and limitless business postings. Small companies wishing to attract local clients may create a free Nextdoor business page to take advantage of the new capabilities and engage with their neighbors via unlimited business postings. Nextdoor Advertising is a simple method to spread the word up to 30 miles for eligible businesses wishing to increase their reach.
About Nextdoor
Nextdoor is a social networking platform that connects people within their local neighborhoods. The platform aims to create more robust and safer communities by providing neighbors with a way to communicate and share information with each other. It offers a variety of features, including a newsfeed, classifieds, and events, and allows users to share recommendations, ask for help, and offer assistance. Additionally, the platform provides tools for local businesses to connect with their community and promote their products or services. With over 10 million registered users in the United States alone, Nextdoor has become a popular way for neighbors to stay connected and informed.
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