small business owners

Meta is expanding its Muse AI agent to serve small businesses, according to a Reuters report. The move would give smaller companies access to automated AI assistance for customer and operational tasks, widening Meta's AI push beyond large enterprise clients. No further details on pricing, availability or features have been reported yet.

Italian businesses are facing the September 30 deadline for paying the stamp duty on electronic invoices, but not all VAT-registered companies are required to pay it. Tax information sites are clarifying which categories of professionals and firms are exempt and who must settle the amount by the end of the month, prompting questions among accountants and small business owners.

Meta has introduced an AI agent designed for small businesses, built to learn the specifics of each company's work and assist with their operations. The move extends Meta's AI push into the small-business market, where owners often lack resources for dedicated support tools. Coverage so far focuses on what the agent can do and what it means for smaller firms competing with larger companies.