This week, ECNETNews takes a deep dive into the future of small businesses as we approach 2025.
Small business confidence is on the rise, but do owners remain optimistic about the overall economy?
Join our panel of experts as they discuss the immediate future of small businesses in this week’s feature.
Small Business News Roundup
Catch up on the major headlines from the last week in our Small Business News Roundup …
Survey Reveals Positive Outlook for Tech-Driven Restaurant Industry
The restaurant franchise sector is displaying renewed optimism heading into 2025, fueled by technological advancements, a more favorable economic outlook, and a strong focus on enhancing customer and employee experiences.
Trump Nominates Loeffler to Lead SBA
Former Georgia Senator Kelly Loeffler has been nominated as the next Administrator of the Small Business Administration by President-elect Donald Trump.
Zoho Unveils All-in-One Payroll Solution for Businesses
Zoho Corporation has launched Zoho Payroll, a comprehensive solution designed to streamline payroll processing, ensure compliance, and eliminate operational inefficiencies for U.S. businesses.
Grok Expands Image Generation Technology
xAI has rolled out an update to Grok’s image generation capabilities with the introduction of a new autoregressive model, enhancing photorealistic rendering and text-to-image synthesis.
OpenAI Introduces Sora Turbo for Video Generation
OpenAI has launched Sora Turbo, the latest version of its video generation model, now available for subscribers. This upgrade offers improved performance and higher resolution outputs for video creation.
Wix Launches AI Site-Chat for Enhanced Customer Support
Wix has released AI Site-Chat, a feature designed to elevate customer interactions by providing round-the-clock support, personalized recommendations, and real-time information for website visitors.
Omnisend Beta Features Upgraded Reporting for Easier Ecommerce Insights
Omnisend has introduced a beta version of its enhanced reporting feature, aimed at simplifying performance analysis across various marketing channels.
The Role of Art in Enhancing Business Perspectives
Research discussed on the Small Business Radio Show reveals how engaging with art can improve business acumen and strategy.
Leisure and Hospitality Sector Sees Wage Increases Post-Pandemic
The leisure and hospitality industry, significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, has rebounded with job growth and wage increases, according to a recent report.
Subway Launches Fresh Forward 2.0 to Modernize Restaurant Design
Subway is set to roll out its Fresh Forward 2.0 design in 2025, enhancing the dining experience and operational efficiency based on its original concept.
T-Mobile Introduces New 5G Internet Plans for Businesses
T-Mobile has announced three new 5G internet plans aimed at providing better value and features for homes and small businesses, effective December 11.
Exploring the Seriousness of Cryptocurrency in Small Business
This week, the Small Business Breakdown team debates an important question: Is it time for small businesses to take cryptocurrency seriously as Bitcoin surpasses $100,000?
Alibaba Launches AI-Powered E-Commerce Design Tool in the U.S.
Alibaba has officially introduced Pic Copilot, a new AI-driven e-commerce design tool tailored specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises in the U.S.
Shopify Merchants Achieve Record $11.5 Billion Sales Over Holiday Weekend
Shopify merchants experienced record sales of $11.5 billion during the 2024 Black Friday-Cyber Monday weekend, reflecting a significant 24% year-over-year growth.
Cyber Monday Online Sales Reach $13.3 Billion, Fueled by Mobile
Cyber Monday 2024 set new records with $13.3 billion in online spending from U.S. consumers, marking a 7.3% increase from the previous year, largely driven by mobile shopping.
