#4 on the Franchise 500: How Sonic Drive-In Uses Artificial Intelligence to Improve Customer Service

The #4 company on our Franchise 500 list is learning from its customers — and serving up exactly what they want. Press Release Distribution Service

Mompreneur Finds Success Making 3D Printed Glasses for Kids

Now you can order your children’s glasses through an app that measures their face for a custom fit. Fitz Frames also uses AR technology so your kids can see what the 3D printed products will look like before you buy them. Small Business Trends contacted Heidi Hertel, CEO of Fitz Frames, to find out more.…

How Can the Klosebuy App Help Your Local Business?

Klosebuy is a digital advertising app that geolocates your small business so consumers can find you as soon as you subscribe. It doesn’t matter whether they’re on the web or using a mobile app either. It manages your digital marketing, consumer acquisition and customer loyalty needs too. Small Business Trends contacted Frank Fennell IV, President/CEO…

A History of Suits for the Office

Suits remain a staple in most office environments. True many modern workplaces adopt a more casual dress code. However, you still find many instances where employers prefer suits or business casual. Of course, this style has evolved quite a bit throughout the years. As a result, the history of suits in the workplace goes back…

Melio Puts All Your Business Payments in One Place And Even Enables Paying with a Credit Card

Sponsored Post With Melio, you can easily centralize upcoming bills and pay vendors for free with a few clicks using a debit card or bank transfers. You can even charge your credit card (for a 2.9% tax deductible fee) to defer payment and extend float while earning card rewards.  Small business owners are all too…

50 Craft Room Ideas for Your Handmade Business

If you’re interested in starting a handmade business, a quality craft room is a must. Whether you’re interested in jewelry making or woodworking, such a space can help you effectively store your supplies and inventory while also giving you a dedicated space to hone your creative skills. When you’re setting up your crafts business, having…

Trump’s Supporters See U.S. Victory in China Trade Deal

The president says his “big, beautiful” trade deal is a win for America. His supporters agree. Press Release Distribution Service

Oyo Scales Back as SoftBank-Funded Companies Retreat

The Indian hospitality start-up is losing hotel rooms and has stepped back from more than 200 cities as part of a broader pullback by firms financed by SoftBank. Press Release Distribution Service

Trump’s Supporters See U.S. Victory in China Trade Deal

The president says his “big, beautiful” trade deal is a win for America. His supporters agree. Press Release Distribution Service

Barr Asks Apple to Unlock Pensacola Killer’s Phones, Setting Up Clash

The request set up a collision between law enforcement and big technology firms in the latest battle over privacy and security. Press Release Distribution Service

U.S. bike firms face uphill slog to replace Chinese supply chains

When Mehdi Farsi decided to shift production of State Bicycle Co’s niche fixed-gear urban bikes out of China to escape U.S. tariffs, it took months to find another factory in Asia willing to do business with his Arizona company. Press Release Distribution Service

China’s yuan gains after U.S. drops China FX manipulator label

China’s yuan climbed to its highest level since July on Tuesday and the Japanese yen plumbed eight-month lows as the U.S. Treasury Department reversed its decision in August to designate China as a currency manipulator. Press Release Distribution Service

New E.U. Trade Chief on a Quest to Fix Relations With U.S.

Some people think Phil Hogan’s blunt style will be an advantage in dealing with the Trump White House. He is making his first official trip to Washington this week. Press Release Distribution Service

Australia’s Fires Test Its Winning Growth Formula

The country’s vulnerable environment and growing dependence on China have raised questions about the sustainability of its economic success. Press Release Distribution Service

Opel rules out forced redundancies until July 2025 but reopens voluntary leave scheme

PSA’s German unit Opel on Tuesday said it was ruling out forced redundancies until July 2025 – extending its guarantee by two years – but was re-opening a voluntary leave program for older employees that would be limited to 2,100 jobs. Press Release Distribution Service

What to Expect From White-Collar Prosecutions in 2020

Goldman Sachs, BMW and insider-trading legislation: It should be an interesting year in white-collar crime. Press Release Distribution Service

JPMorgan beats estimates on strong trading, underwriting

JPMorgan Chase & Co posted a better-than-expected rise in quarterly profit on Tuesday, as strong results at its trading and underwriting businesses offset weakness in consumer banking. Press Release Distribution Service

DealBook: BlackRock Puts Climate Change Center Stage

The $7 trillion investment giant says it will make environmental concerns a key investment focus, and Wall Street may have no choice but to follow suit. Press Release Distribution Service

Delta posts profit beat on loyal, new customers as rivals battle 737 MAX crisis

Delta Air Lines Inc posted on Tuesday a fourth-quarter profit that beat Wall Street forecasts, boosted by customers gained from rival airlines’ 737 MAX cancellations and what CEO Ed Bastian said was a growing preference for the Delta brand. Press Release Distribution Service

How Jean-Georges Vongerichten Went From ‘No Good’ Kid to 4-Star Chef

The globally prolific chef started out as a small-town truant and troublemaker. Then he got to work. Press Release Distribution Service

Musk nears $346 million payday as Tesla market value soars

Tesla Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk is coming close to earning the first $346 million tranche of options in a record-breaking pay package, after the electric vehicle maker’s stock more than doubled in the last three months. Press Release Distribution Service

Budget Deficit Topped $1 Trillion in 2019

The budget gap widened despite a growing economy, hitting its highest level since 2012. Press Release Distribution Service

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