Microsoft Copilot virtual assistant is now available to small businesses and individuals.
Small business owners now have access to the AI-powered Microsoft Copilot virtual assistant through their Microsoft 365 Business Premium or Business Standard subscriptions. Microsoft Copilot functions as a generative text platform, enabling users to obtain detailed responses to inquiries or generate content based on specific inputs. Read More
Small business owners are facing a surge in cybersecurity threats
The realm of cybersecurity continues to be a major source of worry for entrepreneurs, with 44% of small businesses falling victim to digital attacks. This data stems from a survey conducted by online security platform McAfee in partnership with Dell Technologies, encompassing 700 company owners, managers, and prominent I.T. professionals across six countries, including the U.S. Read More
The deadline for submitting wage statements and independent contractor forms to the IRS is January 31st.
Employers are reminded by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that they must submit wage statements and independent contractor forms by January 31st. It is imperative for employers to submit their copies of Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, as well as Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements, to the Social Security Administration by the specified deadline. Read More
SBA acknowledges the record number of business applications received in 2023
In 2023, Americans filed an unprecedented 5.5 million business applications, setting a new record for the third consecutive year. According to Census data, the volume of business applications submitted in 2022 and 2021 stood at 5.3 million (the third-highest) and 5.4 million (the second-highest) respectively.
