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OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Connector for Business Workflows, Letting Small Teams Automate Tasks Without Code
Small Business Owners: AI Automation Just Got a Whole Lot Easier As a small business owner, you’re constantly looking for ways to boost efficiency and free up time for what really matters – growing your company. Now, OpenAI has just made it possible to automate…
FTC Finalizes Rule Requiring Clearer AI Disclosure for Businesses Using Automated Decision-Making
FTC Finalizes Rule Requiring Clearer AI Disclosure for Businesses Using Automated Decision-Making As a small business owner, you care about transparency and trust with your customers. You know that when they ask questions, you need to have clear answers. That’s why…
New ‘Bring Your Own AI’ Hardware Trend: Compact Local AI Servers Now Marketed Directly to Small Manufacturers
A small business owner’s worst nightmare is sending their proprietary data to the cloud for processing. But what if you could keep it local and still get the benefits of AI-powered quality inspection,
SBA Launches New Cybersecurity Grant Pilot for Small Manufacturers in 12 States
SBA Launches New Cybersecurity Grant Pilot for Small Manufacturers As a small business owner, you know that cybersecurity threats can bring your operations to a grinding halt – and cost you thousands in lost revenue. That’s why the news from the SBA this week is music…
ShinyHunters Ransomware Escalates Double-Extortion Attacks — Real Estate, Retail, Gaming Firms Hit This Week
ShinyHunters Ransomware Escalates Double-Extortion Attacks: Are You Next? If you’re a small business owner, you know how much time and effort goes into keeping your company running smoothly. But what if a ransomware attack threatened to disrupt everything? With 88% of…
Phishing Attacks Using AI-Cloned Voice Messages Surge 45% in Q1 2026, Targeting Business Owners Directly
As a small business owner, you’re already juggling multiple tasks at once – managing finances, overseeing operations, and ensuring customer satisfaction. But now, you have to add one more thing to you
Zero-Click NTLM Attack Steals Windows Passwords | Cyber Insurance Now Demands MFA Proof
A new Windows flaw (CVE-2025-24054) lets attackers steal NTLM password hashes with zero clicks — just downloading an attachment is enough. Plus cyber insurance carriers now deny 41% of applications for missing MFA, Microsoft’s M365 E7 bundles Agent 365 to manage AI…
Microsoft 365 Is Changing in July 2026 — What Small Businesses Need to Know
Microsoft is rolling out changes to Microsoft 365 subscriptions this summer. Here is what small business owners need to understand before July.
The Make-Or-Break Factor Failing Business Owners Often Miss
When it comes to running a business, most owners consider aspects like quality customer service, reliable products or services, and closely monitored P&Ls as reasons for company success or failure. Most never consider one other sneaky element that is often overlooked…








