WhatsApp Business Gets AI Chat and Payments — Free

Meta has updated WhatsApp Business with a built-in AI assistant that can chat with your customers, share your product catalog, and even process payments — all without you lifting a finger. The feature is free, it works in both English and Spanish, and you can turn it...

Microsoft Copilot Now $20/Month for Small Businesses

Microsoft just made it easier for small business owners to use artificial intelligence in their daily work. The company announced a new pricing tier for Microsoft 365 Copilot aimed specifically at businesses with fewer than 25 employees, starting at $20 per month. If...

Google AI Ads Now Easier for Small Business Owners

Google just made a significant change to the way small businesses can advertise online. Its updated Performance Max campaigns now use Google’s own Gemini AI to automatically write your ad copy, create images, and figure out who to show your ads to — all based on...

QuickBooks Connect 2026 Is Coming to Miami

QuickBooks Connect 2026 is heading to Miami this September, and it is one of the most practical events a small business owner can attend this year. Intuit’s annual conference runs September 22-24, 2026, and this year’s Miami session track is built...

Meta’s New Tools Help Shield Your Ad Account From Scams

Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, announced new security tools this week designed to catch scam ads that impersonate legitimate small businesses. Using artificial intelligence, the system flags suspicious activity and alerts page owners faster when...