Small Business Trends

I was at Zoho SMZ25 where I sat down with Ashok Ramamoorthy to talk about the new features announced for Zoho Notebook AI that day. Here’s what I asked: 👉 “You talked about mind maps. I saw stuff about speaker labels so and we got and it did read something about smart tags. How accurate are these transcripts especially like in noisy environments and do you support any on device processing for confident?” #Zoho #SMZ25 #ZohoNotebook #AI #SmallBusiness #SMB #SMBTools #SmallBizTech

📌 At Zoho  SMZ 2025, Leland McFarland of Small Business Trends sits down with Ashok Ramamoorthy from Zoho to talk about the brand-new Zoho Notebook AI. In this exclusive interview, Ashok explains how Notebook AI helps small businesses save time, boost productivity, and stay organized. From AI Meeting Notes that automatically summarize conversations to AI Mind Maps that visualize discussions, Notebook AI is built to simplify collaboration for entrepreneurs and lean teams. You’ll also learn about: How Notebook AI integrates with Zoho CRM, Bigin, and other Zoho apps Smart tags and templates that make searching notes easier Privacy and data protection features built directly into Zoho’s platform How collaborative notes and whiteboards improve brainstorming and teamwork Generative AI tools for rewriting, grammar correction, and content creation 👉 Whether you run a small team or manage client calls daily, this interview highlights how Notebook AI can change the way you capture and use information. #Zoho #NotebookAI #SmallBusiness #Productivity #ZohoSMZ2025 #AItools #Entrepreneurs #SmallBusinessTrends

LinkedIn just dropped a GAME CHANGER for small biz owners! 🚀 Their new Developer Playground lets you test out AI agents to level up your biz – think smoother customer service, smarter ops, and ditching those hefty upfront costs. ✨ This playground is low-key genius with features like memory recall for legit personalized interactions. Plus, you can customize AI skills for YOUR needs! 🤯 Wanna boost efficiency and ride the AI wave? This is IT! #SmallBusiness #AI #LinkedIn #Tech #Innovation #BusinessGrowth #DigitalTransformation #FutureofWork

I was at Zoho SMZ25 where I sat down with Tamilselvan Sadhasivam to talk about the new features announced for Zoho Solo that day. This was my question: 👉 “So, for a one-person shop, what does the day-one to first paid-invoice journey look like for a solopreneur? What gets auto-setup—clients, invoicing, payments—and what still requires manual setup or steps?” #Zoho #SMZ25 #ZohoSolo #SmallBusiness #SMB #SMBTools #SmallBizTech

🎥 In this interview from Zoho SMZ 2025, Small Business Trends’ Leland McFarland sits down with Prashant Ganti of Zoho to discuss the latest updates to Zoho Commerce and what they mean for small business owners. Prashant breaks down how the new features—like loyalty points, digital downloads, cart abandonment recovery, omnichannel selling, and B2B quote requests—help entrepreneurs sell more effectively while simplifying operations. 👉 Key topics covered in the interview: How Zoho Commerce reduces checkout abandonment and boosts sales Loyalty programs and customer engagement for SMBs Cart recovery: insights and nudges to win back buyers Selling across channels including WhatsApp, Amazon, Etsy, and in-person Built-in SEO tools for discoverability without extra cost Integrations with Zoho Books and accounting systems to avoid double data entry Whether you’re running an online store, selling B2B, or managing multiple sales channels, Zoho Commerce’s unified platform makes ecommerce easier, scalable, and cost-effective for small businesses. #Zoho #ZohoCommerce #SmallBusiness #Ecommerce #SMZ25

I was at Zoho SMZ25 where I sat down with Tony Thomas to talk about some of the news announced that day. Here’s what I asked: 👉 “Which industries or company sizes led that 40% H1 growth and what retention signals are you seeing?”  #Zoho #SMZ25 #SmallBusiness #SMB #SMBTools #SmallBizTech

🎥 In this interview from  Zoho's SMZ 2025 event, Leland McFarland of Small Business Trends sits down with Tamilselvan Sadhasivam from the Zoho Solo team to explore how Zoho Solo  helps freelancers, solopreneurs, and self-employed professionals simplify business operations. From invoicing and payments 💳 to tax reporting 📊, mobile-first workflows 📱, and even future features like multi-currency support 🌎, Zoho Solo is designed to make running a one-person business easier than ever. 👉 Whether you’re a freelancer, consultant, trainer, or creative professional, this conversation shows how Zoho Solo can help you: Save time with automation ⚡ Stay organized on mobile & tablet 📱💻 Handle taxes & compliance with ease ✅ Grow seamlessly into Zoho’s larger suite of tools 🌱 📌