HPE releases new ProLiant series hybrid server for SMBsThe server is ready to integrate with public cloud services such as Office 365 and Microsoft Azure.April 13, 2016 by Natalie Gagliordi in SMB
Shopify acquires Kit CRM to bolster bot-based messaging for merchantsKit CRM is a virtual marketing assistant that leverages SMS and other messaging to help businesses manage their online stores.April 13, 2016 by Natalie Gagliordi in SMB
Facebook Messenger rolls out Codes, Links and UsernamesThe whole idea is that businesses can rely on the Messenger platform for at least some of their customer service efforts.April 7, 2016 by Natalie Gagliordi in Social Media
Amazon's Payments Partner Program looks to expand 'Pay with Amazon' across the webThe partner program enables e-commerce platform providers to integrate with Amazon Payments so their own merchants can embed the "Pay with Amazon" option at checkout.April 4, 2016 by Natalie Gagliordi in E-Commerce
Square's new APIs expand merchant access to processing, hardware featuresThe 'Build with Square' APIs allow businesses to incorporate various aspects of the Square ecosystem without committing to the whole package.March 30, 2016 by Natalie Gagliordi in SMB
Salesforce rolls out Desk 360 to combine sales and service tools for SMBsThe product works to give SMB support teams more context surrounding customer issues, helping them respond with the right information to improve the customer service experience and close sales.March 24, 2016 by Natalie Gagliordi in SMB
Square now lets merchants buy and track Facebook adsAccording to Square, the new Facebook ad integration will help merchants understand the effectiveness of their online advertising efforts while also aiming to get new customers in the door.March 23, 2016 by Natalie Gagliordi in SMB
Shopify releases SDK to expand merchant sales channelsThe SDK will allow companies to develop a sales channel into the Shopify platform. In turn, Shopify merchants will be able to market their products within previously uncharted territory.March 22, 2016 by Natalie Gagliordi in SMB
GoDaddy enters the cloud business with new servers, applications for SMBsThis new toolset is geared toward the individual developers who work for small businesses as they look to spin up raw virtual machines to run software.March 21, 2016 by Natalie Gagliordi in SMB
QuickBooks Self-Employed now offers automatic mileage trackingThe new feature targets users in the delivery and driving space, like Uber and Lyft drivers.March 17, 2016 by Natalie Gagliordi in SMB
Groupon stands behind the daily deal, rolls out new merchant app, web toolsToday's announcement comes at a rocky time for the Chicago-based company, which was once the darling of the formerly red-hot daily deals space.March 15, 2016 by Natalie Gagliordi in SMB
Xero launches mobile tax product for freelancersWith TaxTouch, users can automatically download bank and credit card transactions and use the data to complete a Schedule C form with their tax filings.March 4, 2016 by Natalie Gagliordi in SMB
SurveyMonkey will lay off 100 sales staff in effort to revamp business productThe layoffs are mostly within the sales team working on SurveyMonkey for Business, a product that's failed to resonate with users.March 1, 2016 by Natalie Gagliordi in Cloud
Square Cash now lets users store funds in a digital 'Cash Drawer'The optional money storage feature puts Square Cash in the same vein as PayPal and other digital wallets, but it also adds a useful component for small businesses using the Cash Pro service.February 29, 2016 by Natalie Gagliordi in SMB
Zenefits cuts 250 jobs as compliance investigation continuesThe staff reductions mostly will hit Zenefits' San Francisco-based sales department, along with about a dozen employees in recruiting.February 26, 2016 by Natalie Gagliordi in Cloud