We use the CTA to display the form in a pop-up window and sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t. In incognito mode in Chrome it mostly doesn’t work, so this is a good place to test. An error appears:

“web-interactives-embed.js:1 Uncaught DataCloneError: Failed to execute ‘postMessage’ on ‘Window’: Port at index 0 is already neutered.
at HTMLIFrameElement.handleFrameLoaded”

url: https://promon.co/shieldcon2024

Anyone has idea what causes the problem?

CC: @hubspot 

Hi,

My sales team wants to change the input they have in a custom property. They already use that propery, but want to change some of the inputs they can choose from (so not completely change all options). I am aware that internal name can’t be changed.

Is changing a few labels a good practice and how will it impact reporting? And are there any other things to consider when changing already exisiting inputs to custom properties?

Thanks!

Hi team,

I’m looking to set up notifications for when HubSpot fails to post social media updates. I want to be alerted if there’s an issue so I can address it promptly.

Does anyone know how to configure notifications for failed social posts in HubSpot or if there are any best practices for monitoring these errors? Any advice or tips would be really helpful.

Thanks!

Regards

Darshan Hiranandani

We don’t have a high enough plan to use raw HTML for our forms, so we are limited in what we can do.

We want to use ReCAPTCHA on the forms, but it adds the large blue badge between the form and the submit button, and ruins any styling we might have.

Is there a way to make the badge display in the bottom corner of the page instead? I’d rather hide the badge completely, but since I can’t affect the iframe CSS, I can’t just hide it.

I recently completed all the videos and quizzes needed in order to take my exam at the end of the course and for some reason, each time I click begin exam or in my case restart exam since it keeps blocking me, the exam will open the first question then immediatley shows a message that says, ” Time’s up! Ready to see how you did?” I don’t click on anything else besides start exam and I have tried it on different browsers as well and it keeps happening. Has anyone experienced this and can help me?

A new survey released this week shows some differing viewpoints on the use of generative AI and data privacy.

Learn more about that study from Zoho and CRM Essentials and details on new tools from companies like Adobe, Etsy, and eBay in our weekly small business news roundup.

Adobe Launches Workfront Planning to Enhance Marketing Campaign Efficiency

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eBay Unveils Redesigned Search Interface to Enhance Shopper and Buyer Experience

eBay has announced a major redesign of its search experience, aimed at creating a more seamless, intuitive, and visually rich shopping journey for its users. After 18 months of extensive user research and testing, eBay’s new search interface features larger, high-resolution images, a modernized layout, and streamlined navigation, significantly improving the overall shopping experience.

SBA Announces $1 Million in Grants to Expand Resources for Veteran Entrepreneurs

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced over $1 million in grant awards to three organizations in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Puerto Rico. These grants are aimed at establishing new Veterans Business Outreach Centers (VBOCs) to enhance training and counseling services for veteran and military spouse small business owners.

Etsy Introduces Etsy Insider: A New Buyer Membership Program in Beta

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New York Auto Repair Shop Owner Sentenced to 20 Months for Tax Fraud Conspiracy

A New York man has been sentenced to 20 months in prison for conspiring to defraud the United States by concealing income from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Aniello Strocchia, the owner and operator of an auto repair shop in Maspeth, was found guilty of evading nearly $1 million in taxes over a five-year period.

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IRS Announces Unchanged Interest Rates for Fourth Quarter of 2024

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IKEA U.S. has announced a new collaboration with Slope Tech Inc., a leader in digitizing the Business-to-Business (B2B) economy, to offer enhanced financial solutions for its IKEA for Business customers. This partnership is part of IKEA’s ongoing commitment to providing exceptional service and support to small and medium-sized businesses across the U.S.

Innovative Financial Solutions for Business Customers

Starting today, Slope Tech Inc. will be available as a third-party invoice-to-pay solution provider on IKEA.com for business applications and at checkout where approved. This integration introduces a seamless payment option that eliminates the manual process of traditional invoicing. Key features of this partnership include:

• Access to Capital: Business customers will have access to capital with 30-day net terms, allowing for better cash flow management. Instant eligibility up to $100,000 provides flexibility and supports business growth.
• Streamlined Checkout Experience: The new payment option simplifies the checkout process, making it more efficient and user-friendly for business owners.
• Enhanced Budget Management: The integration of Slope’s platform enables better budget management, helping businesses to plan and allocate resources more effectively.

This collaboration is designed to make it easier for small and medium-sized businesses to focus on their core activities and grow, without the added burden of complex financial processes.

Slope’s innovative financial services will be available through IKEA.com and the Customer Support Center starting in late August 2024. By October, the integration will be fully rolled out across all IKEA U.S. locations, ensuring that business customers nationwide have access to these enhanced financial solutions.

For more information about the partnership and the services offered, business customers are encouraged to visit IKEA.com or contact IKEA’s Customer Support Center.

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As the blockchain, crypto and Web3 space continues to grow, specialized public relations is more important than ever. Enter Web3 PR agencies: the superheroes of this niche, empowering their clients to understand the industry media landscape and secure coverage at top publications.

What is Web3 PR?

Web3 PR is public relations for the decentralized internet, covering topics including blockchain technology, crypto, NFTs and dApps. Web3 PR agencies promote and manage the reputations of companies in this space.

This might entail writing and distributing press releases, securing media coverage, managing social media, organizing events, and building relationships with industry influencers. These agencies also handle crises, shape brand image, and create content that resonates with the tech-savvy Web3 audience.

Web3 PR is important because it helps explain complex technology to the public and to build understanding of and trust in particular projects. When done well, it helps companies to communicate their value clearly and to the right people. The benefits are greater visibility, credibility, and engagement with your community – all key to raising funds, forming partnerships, and attracting more users.

Top 4 Web3 PR Agencies

Whether you’re launching a new project or growing an existing one, Web3 PR Marketing agencies have the expertise to help you get your message across and strengthen your community. Here are some of the top examples:

MarketAcross

MarketAcross is a leading PR and content marketing agency for the blockchain and cryptocurrency space. Founded in 2014, MarketAcross offers full service marketing solutions for both startups and established blockchain projects. They work on a performance-based model so clients only pay for tangible results – no retainer fees.

The big names found in their client list are a testament to MarketAcross’ ability to deliver success for major blockchain projects. They offer customized marketing solutions to ensure visibility and industry recognition.

Services:

• Search Engine Optimization (SEO): Performing strategic keyword research, optimizing content, and link building.
• Top-Tier Coverage: Working with top editors, bloggers and content producers to get coverage in the biggest and best publications.
• Content Marketing: Boosting your online presence, even when you are low on breaking news.
• Online Reputation Management: Auditing and optimizing digital results to protect and enhance company image.
• Thought Leadership: Writing and editing content on behalf of your executives to position them as industry thought leaders.
• Content Distribution: Publishing media across tech, crypto, finance and business channels to get massive traction.
• Messaging Strategy: Creating detailed briefs to define positioning and media angles.

Notable Clients:

• Binance: Global cryptocurrency exchange.
• Polygon: Layer-2 scaling solution for blockchain transactions.
• Solana: High-performance blockchain for builders.
• Crypto.com: Crypto related services.
• eToro: Social trading and multi-asset brokerage.

The PR Genius

The PR Genius is a global media agency for crypto and Web3 companies. They help build brand awareness and credibility through press and media releases, and leverage their network of connections with top-tier media outlets in crypto and finance. They fuse traditional PR with performance-based models for strong measurable results and ROI.

Services:

• Authority Building: Positioning through thought leadership, sharing key insights, and SEO.
• PR Announcements: Broadcasting announcements across leading media outlets.
• Executive Roundtables: Bringing together top executives for well-curated discussions to drive value.
• Reputation Management: Protecting your online presence to steer clear of potential issues.
• Guaranteed Visibility: Securing spots on TV, on podcasts and at events, and through native and display ads.

Notable clients:

• Radix: Decentralized financial system.
• Deribit: Cryptocurrency derivatives exchange.
• Harvard Business School: Business education.
• Cega: Structured products on blockchain.
• ORA: Tokenizing AI models

Cryptoken Media

Cryptoken Media is a digital marketing agency that services the cryptocurrency, blockchain and fintech industries. They offer a range of marketing solutions to increase brand visibility and engagement for their clients.

Cryptoken Media is known for their expertise in the crypto space and offers bespoke services to their clients. They use a mix of traditional and innovative marketing techniques to tackle the unique challenges of Web3 PR.

Services:

• Digital PR and Outreach: Creating a favorable public image and increasing your brand recognition, including through crypto influencers and across social media platforms.
• Programmatic Advertisi/ng: Automating your ad spend to personalize and target actual customers at scale, across mobile, video, and native ads.
• Pay-Per-Click (PPC): Performing custom PPC audits and strategies to increase revenue.
• Search Engine Optimization (SEO): Facilitating keyword research, link building and technical consulting.
• Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO): Reducing churn on your website and personalized landing pages.

Notable Clients:

• Apeswap: Multichain DeFi Hub.
• OKX: Crypto exchange wi/th many trading options.
• eToroX: The blockchain arm of eToro, focused on crypto assets.
• 1xBit: Global cryptocurrency betting platform.
• Nexo: Digital asset lending institution.

Crypto PR Lab

Crypto PR Lab is a public relations and advisory firm that services blockchain and cryptocurrency projects. They work with startups, exchanges, funds, service providers and global events in the crypto and tech space. They aim to increase media presence, connect clients with investors, and provide strategic advice for blockchain conferences and events.

Crypto PR Lab offers a full range of services to increase visibility and credibility for its clients, using their media connections and advanced industry knowledge.

Services:

• PR & Media Outreach: Getting clients into top media outlets to increase awareness and legitimacy.
• Speaker Engagement: Booking prominent speakers for events and conferences.
• Video Content Creation: Producing high-quality videos to educate and excite audiences about client projects.
• Investor & Advisor Introductions: Connecting clients with potential investors and advisors in the tech and finance space.

Notable Clients:

• DESICO: Security token issuance and trading platform.
• PlasmaPay: Multifunctional crypto wallet.
• TAU: Crypto using “Proof of Transaction” technology.
• CoinCasso: Licensed cryptocurrency exchange.
• Marlin Protocol: High performance network infrastructure for decentralized networks.

Wrapping Up

As the Web3 space grows, the importance of targeted Web3 PR is growing as well. These agencies help companies in the decentralized tech space to communicate their message and build relationships with key stakeholders.

Through their expertise, Web3 PR agencies make sure their clients’ innovative tech is understood and appreciated by a wider audience, and help them navigate the Web3 media ecosystem. All of the options listed above are strong choices to help propel your brand.

This article, “Top Web3 PR Marketing Agencies in 2024” was first published on Small Business Trends

Roy L. Layne, an Arizona resident, pleaded guilty yesterday to wire fraud and filing a false refund claim with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Layne admitted to fraudulently obtaining over $850,000 from the IRS and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) through various COVID-19 relief programs.

According to court documents and statements made in court, Layne engaged in fraudulent activities in 2020 and 2021 by submitting false applications on behalf of several fictitious businesses to secure loans from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. These federal programs were established to provide financial assistance to Americans affected by the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Layne falsely claimed that his bogus businesses employed dozens of individuals and generated hundreds of thousands of dollars in gross receipts. To support these fraudulent claims and create the appearance of legitimate business operations, Layne fabricated business and employment tax forms, which he filed with the IRS and submitted to the SBA. As a result, Layne received more than $300,000 in loans for which he was not eligible.

In addition to his fraudulent loan applications, Layne filed false tax returns with the IRS in 2022, seeking nearly $7.5 million in refunds. The IRS paid approximately $550,000 in response to these fraudulent refund claims.

Layne is scheduled to be sentenced on February 3, 2025. He faces a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison for each wire fraud charge and five years for the false claim charge. In addition to imprisonment, Layne could face a period of supervised release, restitution, and monetary penalties. A federal district court judge will determine the final sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

The announcement of Layne’s guilty plea was made by Acting Deputy Assistant Attorney General Stuart M. Goldberg of the Justice Department’s Tax Division and U.S. Attorney Gary M. Restaino for the District of Arizona.

The investigation into Layne’s activities was conducted by IRS Criminal Investigations and the FBI. The case is being prosecuted by Trial Attorney Matthew R. Hoffman of the Justice Department’s Tax Division and Assistant U.S. Attorney Mary Sue Feldmeier for the District of Arizona.

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A California man, Craig David Davis, 49, of Venice, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud charges in the Eastern District of Virginia. Davis admitted to defrauding multiple Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act programs, including the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Main Street Lending Program (MSLP), of more than $10 million.

Davis, the owner of Bright Vanguard LLC, which he falsely presented as a legitimate computer hardware retailer and storage space provider, submitted fraudulent loan applications under these programs in 2020. According to court documents, Davis falsely claimed that Bright Vanguard had substantial sales and employed as many as 17 individuals. In reality, Bright Vanguard had no employees and generated no legitimate revenue. To support his fraudulent claims, Davis provided banks with falsified tax returns, payroll documents, and financial statements.

In addition to the CARES Act fraud, Davis also confessed to his involvement in a years-long scheme to defraud commercial equipment lenders. This scheme involved directing business owners to submit loan applications for purchasing computer equipment, supported by invoices from companies like Bright Vanguard. After the lenders approved the loans and disbursed the funds, Davis and his co-conspirators kept a portion of the proceeds while remitting the majority to the borrowers. No equipment was actually provided, despite what was shown on the fraudulent invoices. This scheme resulted in over $60 million in fraudulently induced lending across more than 350 separate loans.

Davis is scheduled for sentencing on December 12, 2024. He faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison. The final sentence will be determined by a federal district court judge, who will consider the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

The announcement of Davis’s guilty plea was made by Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Nicole M. Argentieri, head of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, and U.S. Attorney Jessica D. Aber for the Eastern District of Virginia. The investigation was led by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Office of Inspector General (FDIC OIG) Mid-Atlantic Region, the Department of the Treasury’s Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery, and IRS Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI).

The case is being prosecuted by Trial Attorney David A. Peters of the Criminal Division’s Fraud Section, along with Assistant U.S. Attorneys Drew Bradylyons and Katherine Robeson for the Eastern District of Virginia, with substantial assistance from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland.

This article, “California Man Pleads Guilty to Defrauding CARES Act Programs and Commercial Lenders” was first published on Small Business Trends