Intuit Inc. has announced the appointment of Marianna Tessel as the new General Manager of the Small Business and Self-Employed Group. Tessel will be responsible for leading the company's strategy for small businesses and self-employed customers. She will also be responsible for driving product innovation and customer experience. Tessel has over two decades of experience in the technology industry, having held various leadership roles in product and engineering. 

Richard Ricks, CEO and founder of Silver Tree Consulting and Services, outlines five foolproof ways SMEs (small and medium enterprises) can manage their information technology (IT) in a cost-effective manner. SMEs face a litany of challenges due to shoddy IT, including compromised security, data issues and enormous problems in the event of a disaster or cybersecurity breach. While Fortune 500 companies and larger enterprises can spend plenty to get what they need, SMEs don’t have the same luxury. This article from Forbes Councils Member Richard Ricks, published on August 15, 2023, provides five ways SMEs can get the most from IT without breaking the bank.

SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman recently announced the implementation of new reforms to the public-private investment program. The reforms are designed to help small businesses access capital more easily and to create more opportunities for private investors. The reforms are part of the SBA's effort to make sure that small businesses have access to the resources they need to succeed. The reforms include changes to the loan guarantee program, the venture capital program, and the loan program. The reforms are expected to help small businesses access capital more quickly and to create more opportunities for private investors.