Brenda Christiansen suggests that small businesses use AI to automate repetitive tasks and provide insights into workflows ranging from marketing to management to data analysis. – Brenda Christensen If you could create your own fantasy board of directors, who would be on it? CO— connects you with thought leaders from across the business spectrum and … Read more
Salesforce has announced that its Agentforce platform is now generally available. The platform allows businesses to deploy, test and deploy autonomous AI agents that augment their existing Salesforce workflows. Additionally, with a low-code/no-code agent builder, brands can create custom AI agents to perform unique tasks and connect functions across the Salesforce ecosystem. Leader CRM makes … Read more
Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading: VF Corporation — Shares jumped more than 22%. The North Face and parent JanSport’s quarterly results beat Wall Street expectations for the fiscal second quarter. VF Corporation posted adjusted earnings of 60 cents per share on revenue of $2.76 billion. That’s above the 37 cents a … Read more
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that the Virginia Small Business Finance Authority in partnership with the Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission will provide disaster loans to farmers and small agricultural and forestry businesses located in counties affected by Hurricane Helene in Virginia. Southwest. The Agricultural Disaster Microloan Program will provide financial assistance to Virginia small businesses … Read more
Published on October 29, 2024By: Wylie Wong Today’s business executives need a light and thin laptop that is powerful and versatile enough for any business task, from simple word processing and team chats to more complex or processor-intensive applications such as such as video conferencing, video editing, performing data analysis and running reports. Business leaders … Read more
RICHMOND, Va. (WDBJ / Release from the Governor’s Office) – Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced that the Virginia Small Business Finance Authority, in partnership with the Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission, will provide disaster loans to farmers and small agricultural businesses and forestry in counties affected by Hurricane Helene in Southwest Virginia. The Agricultural Disaster Microloan … Read more
The November event will focus on the transformative impact of AI on learning, work and workforce development WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – No emerging technology holds more promise – or raises more questions – than artificial intelligence, which is accelerating a fast-moving world to move even faster. How people can harness this technology, stabilize its growth, … Read more
Building a business in China has never been for the faint of heart. However, the stakes and obstacles to operating in the PRC have recently become more acute. Management consulting giant McKinsey has reportedly trimmed its team on the mainland after drawing heat from US lawmakers over its Chinese government arms contracts. Its main competitor, … Read more
On Thursday, September 12, NIU business students gathered at the De La Vega Innovation Lab for a creativity and collaboration challenge called Business Blitz. This once-a-semester event brings together students from across campus to brainstorm and develop an out-of-the-box marketing solution for a surprise entrepreneur. This year’s entrepreneur was alumnus David Haas, ’05, MBA ’06, … Read more
How do you start a new brand when you’re up against deep-pocketed competitors? That’s what Jaylen Brown is thinking. In September, the reigning NBA Finals MVP launched his own clothing brand, 741, with plans to sign other athletes. While starting out, Brown met Kickstarter CEO Everette Taylor, a man with extensive marketing experience—his platform has … Read more