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SAN CLEMENTE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CareTrust REIT, Inc. (NYSE:CTRE) has announced that it has closed Phase 2 of the large Tennessee portfolio transaction announced on October 29, 2024 with the acquisition last week of an additional thirteen skilled nursing facilities. As anticipated, the second phase of the acquisition was completed through a joint venture arrangement entered into between CareTrust and a large third-party healthcare real estate owner. At closing, CareTrust provided a combin

COSTA MESA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Experian is kicking off the new year with an ad campaign featuring two top professional football players and their partners.

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #GlobalAudiences--ReadyComm Webcasting, a premier provider of cutting-edge webcasting solutions, proudly announces its transition to a fully women-owned small business. With over 20 years of experience serving Fortune 500 clients, the family-owned company has earned a reputation for delivering exceptional virtual event solutions tailored to high-profile audiences. After two decades as CEO, Garvin Hassell is stepping down, entrusting leadership to his daughters, Emily Hassell, CEO, and An

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Graycliff Partners is pleased to announce its acquisition of Boss Industries, LLC (“Boss”). Boss is a leader in power take-off and engine driven air technology, offering a full line of vehicle-integrated air compressors, generators, spray coating applications, and vapor recovery systems. Founded in 1988, Boss is a manufacturer of air compression technology, serving as an important supply chain partner to the vehicle upfitting and work-truck industry. Headquartered in

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gallant Capital Partners (“Gallant”) announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Government Services business (“NGS” or the “Company”) of Navient Corporation (Nasdaq: NAVI). NGS provides tech-enabled outsourced business processing to U.S. federal, state, and local government clients. NGS is a leader in the tolling and parking technology and services market and provides other mission-critical services to government agencies including call cent

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The suit alleges defendants issued false statements concerning Nextracker business and prospects, resulting in its stock trading at inflated prices.

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $PIPR--Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE: PIPR), a leading investment bank, is pleased to announce the addition of Paul Leece, Jeremi Martin and Daniel Allmomen to its energy, power & infrastructure investment banking group. These three strategic hires, along with additional junior bankers, highlight a further expansion into the infrastructure sector, which includes not only traditional and renewable energy but also extends into the tech and transportation sectors. “This is an

LONDON & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DeepGreenX Group Inc. (“DeepGreenX,” “DXG,” or the “Company”), an AI-enabled green energy and technology company, and Sente Ventures (“Sente”), today announced a framework agreement for creating a five-year $25 billion strategic investment program (the “Program”) for companies providing solutions for clean energy generation, virtual grids, battery storage, microreactor power, and data center infrastructure, and enabling technologies to support data centers an

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PureTech Appoints UBS as UK Corporate Broker.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CPRI #CPRI--Attorney Advertising--Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized law firm, notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Capri Holdings Limited (“Capri” or “the Company”) (NYSE: CPRI) and certain of its officers. Class Definition This lawsuit seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Capri secur

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $AZN #AstraZeneca--Attorney Advertising--Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized law firm, notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against AstraZeneca PLC (“AstraZeneca” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: AZN) and certain of its officers. Class Definition This lawsuit seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired AstraZeneca

RADNOR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #classaction--The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com) informs investors that securities class action lawsuits have been filed against DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc. (“DENTSPLY”) (NASDAQ: XRAY) on behalf of those who purchased or otherwise acquired DENTSPLY common stock between May 6, 2021, and November 6, 2024, inclusive (the “Class Period”). The lead plaintiff deadline is January 27, 2025. CONTACT KESSLER TOPAZ MELTZER & CHECK, LLP: If you suffered DENTS

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NielsenIQ (NIQ)—the global leader in consumer intelligence—has released its 2025 Global Tech & Durables Outlook developed in collaboration with the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), signaling a turning point for the sector after several challenging years. With global sales forecast to reach nearly US$1.29 billion—a modest 0.9% growth over 2024—2025 marks the first year of recovery since the surge in sales during the pandemic era. These insights reflect stabili

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds investors that a shareholder filed a class action on behalf of all purchasers of securities of Lilium N.V. (NASDAQ: LILM) (OTC: LILMF) between June 11, 2024 and November 3, 2024. Lilium describes itself as a “start-up aviation company-powered learning automation software company.” For more information, submit a form, email attorney Phillip Kim, or give us a call at 866-767-3653. The Allegations: Rosen Law Firm

Large companies may be doing more with AI than smaller businesses, according to a new survey of American workers. Larger companies are more likely to have the infrastructure to support new tech initiatives and help employees upskill, suggests ADP research.

AI + Small Business Usage > Competition

Nevertheless to become and stay competitive, your small business should leverage AI.  Whether your workplace has not yet started or has already begun integrating AI, here are some things you should consider:

• AI needs to be endorsed by the head of the business.

• It can and should be the responsibility of IT and legal.

• AI must be budgeted, as there is expense involved and ultimately gains to be tracked.

• Privacy of company and customer data is paramount, even during proof of concept.

• If making agents, start making them very focused, for one specific task only.

• Education of employees is essential; after all it is your employees who will using and working with AI.

The best way to move ahead is by doing. Consider your business goals and needs, then apply the technology to help you achieve them. 

Selecting the right AI tools and apps for your business involves a strategic approach. Here is a guide to help you make an informed decision:

Identify Your Goals and Needs

• Assess Business Goals: Determine what specific milestones you want to achieve and what challenges do you want to address (e.g., marketing, customer service, operations).
• Define Use Cases: List the tasks you want to automate or improve with AI.

Research Available Tools

• Explore Options: Look for AI tools that cater to your identified needs. Use online reviews, industry blogs, and comparison websites.
• Check Features: Evaluate the features of each tool to ensure they align with your requirements.

Consider Budget

• Evaluate Costs: Analyze the pricing models (one-time fee, pay-per-use, subscription) of the tools.
• Look for ROI: Consider the potential return on investment based on the tool’s impact on efficiency and productivity.

Evaluate Usability

• User-Friendly Interface: Choose tools that are easy to use, reducing the time required for training and ensuring a higher adoption rate among team members.
• Training and Support: Check if the provider offers training resources and customer support.

Assess Integration Capabilities

• Compatibility: Ensure the AI tool can integrate smoothly with your existing systems (CRM, project management, etc.).
• APIs and Plugins: Look for tools that offer APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) or plugins for easier integration.

Check Scalability

• Future Growth: Choose tools that can scale with your business as it grows, allowing for additional features or user capacity.

Read Reviews and Testimonials

• User Feedback: Look for reviews from similar businesses to gauge satisfaction and effectiveness. Pay keen attention to negative comments.
• Case Studies: Explore case studies that demonstrate the tool’s impact on companies in your industry.

Trial Period

• Take Advantage of Free Trials: Many AI tools offer free trials. Use this opportunity to test the tool’s functionality and fit for your business; be careful of protecting your data.
• Gather Team Feedback: Involve your team in the trial to get their insights on usability and effectiveness.

Data Protection

• Read and understand data protection:Learn what is being done to protect your company and customer data, as well as who owns and controls the data.
• In case of breach: Who is the responsible party and what is the remediation protocol.

Make an Informed Decision

• Compare Options: After thorough research and testing, compare your top choices based on feedback, features (including data protection), and pricing.
• Select the Best Fit: Choose the tool that best meets your needs while offering the best value.

Review and Iterate

• Monitor Performance: After implementation, regularly assess the tool’s performance and its impact on your business.
• Be Open to Change: Stay updated on new tools and technologies, and be willing to pivot if a better solution arises.

By following these steps, you can select the right AI tools and apps that will enhance your business and drive growth effectively.

AI Tools & Apps

Here are some tools and apps to checkout:

Content

• Jasper enables users to effortlessly generate high-quality written content. 
• Copy.ai helps users quickly generate high-quality written content.
• Grammarly enhances written communication by providing real-time grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style suggestions.
• Consensus is a research tool that helps get your answers with credited citations, specifically from research papers. 
• Lavendar.ai improves the effectiveness of written content; it also checks the clarity, coherence, and content engagement, and provides suggestions accordingly.
• DALL-E allows users to easily create high-quality images.
• Gamma is an automated presentation generator. 

Communication

• Dialpad Ai for business communications and overall productivity.
• Speechify for turning text into audio.
• Wondercraft AI turns written content into engaging podcast episodes. 

Productivity

• Notion productivity tool that incorporates AI to enhance organization, collaboration, and project management seamlessly.
• Superhuman is an email assistant that streamlines email productivity.
• Vimcal schedules time efficiently; it organizes schedule to maximize work periods.
• GPT-4 for business ideation and general knowledge sourcing.
• Fireflies transcribes and analyzes meetings into a condensed summary for future reference.
• Feedly is a news aggregator app that compiles news feeds to customize and share with others.

Marketing

• HubSpot is a comprehensive inbound marketing platform.
• Canva is an intuitive graphic design tool to help users create visually appealing marketing materials quickly and easily.
• Mailmodo is an email marketing platform.
• Seventh Sense for email marketing campaign management.
• Taplio and Tweethunter are LinkedIn and Twitter scheduling apps with AI features.

Sales

• Salesforce Einstein is an extension of the Salesforce CRM platform that enhances sales processes by providing intelligent insights and automation.
• HubSpot Sales Hub is a powerful sales automation tool that integrates with HubSpot’s CRM to streamline the sales process and enhance productivity.
  • Chorus.ai is a conversation analytics and sales force training tool to analyze sales calls and meetings to improve sales performance.
• 6sense for automating lead capture.
• Clari for sales forecasting.
• Reply.io for sales engagement automation.
• Zia is an AI-powered sales assistant, which aids the sales teams by automating manual entry of leads data, lead scoring, and sales forecasting processes.

Customer Success & Support

• Zendesk is a customer service platform that manages customer interactions across multiple channels, providing a seamless support experience.
• Intercom is a customer messaging platform that facilitates real-time communication between businesses and their customers through chatbots and targeted messaging.
• Freshdesk helps businesses manage customer inquiries through various channels, enhancing overall customer satisfaction.

Knowledge Management

• Kipwise is a collaborative knowledge management tool designed to help teams centralize and efficiently share internal knowledge.
• Confluence is a collaboration tool that helps teams create, share, and manage project documentation and internal knowledge.

Planning & Task Management

• Upmetrics simplifies the business planning process; since it’s a cloud-based application, your team can easily collaborate and work on your business plan from anywhere in the world.
• Trello is a visual project management tool that helps teams organize tasks using boards, lists, and cards, making it easy to track progress and collaborate.
• Asana is a comprehensive task and project management tool designed to help teams coordinate work, set priorities, and track progress in real time.
• Monday.com is a work operating system that enables teams to manage projects, workflows, and everyday tasks in a customizable, visual format.

In conclusion, as you navigate 2025’s business landscape, leveraging AI has become essential to enhance efficiency and drive growth. Please share some of your favorite tools and apps.

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An aside: if your business is into creating its own devices, consider NVIDIA Jetson to create breakthrough AI products across all industries.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds investors that a shareholder filed a class action on behalf of purchasers of securities of TMC the metals company Inc. (NASDAQ: TMC) between May 12, 2023 and March 25, 2024. TMC is a deep-sea minerals exploration company. For more information, submit a form, email attorney Phillip Kim, or give us a call at 866-767-3653. The Allegations: Rosen Law Firm is Investigating the Allegations that TMC the metals compan

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The suit alleges defendants issued false statements re: AstraZeneca business and prospects, resulting in its stock trading at inflated prices.