This list of July 2018 business ideas range from innovations that help a company thrive to new start-ups and ventures, offering the consumer valuable insight into what to watch for next month.
IKEA is responding to the conscious consumer by implementing a new recycling program that invites consumers to return used products, in exchange for money. This move speaks to the growing demand for companies to take a more ethical and sustainable stance. Meanwhile, Facebook is aiming to attract a new consumer base with a business-forward magazine called 'Grow by Facebook.' This quarterly magazine is aimed at business leaders and will feature short but inspiring stories.
As expected, this month saw an even greater integration of technology, with more company's opting to offer in-app convenience. Examples of this include SouthWest's partnership with Lyft and a car-buying chatbot extension.
Top 80 Business Ideas in July
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Ethical Investment Platforms
Wahed Invest is a Digital Halal-Focused Ethical Investing Platform
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Bamboo-Detailed Green Retail Spaces
The New Apple Store in Macau is Created by Foster + Partners
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DIY Produce Kits
'Aggressively Organic' Aims to Make Indoor Farming Accessible & Affordable
77
Convenient Cafe-Style Laundromats
The Celsious is a Laundromat in Brooklyn, Owned by Two Sisters
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Minimalist Leather Card Sleeves
Baron Fig Expanded Its Business to Luxury-Inspired Leather Goods
75
Cashless Grocery Concepts
Tesco's Self-Serve Concept Grocery Store Adopts a Cash-Free Model
74
Minimalist Sustainable Fashion Businesses
Unrecorded Focuses on the Clean, Simple and Sustainable
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Simple Stock Logo-Makers
Shopify's 'Hatchful' Tool Helps Businesses Brand Themselves Quickly
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Ethical Investing Research Apps
Shape is a Well Researched Ethical Investing App
71
Conceptual Business-Focused Smartphones
The BlackBerry 'Network' is Built for Enterprise Use
70
Digital Influencer Fashion Collaborations
Lil Miquela Showcases an Exclusive T-Shirt by Barneys
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Business-Friendly Virtual Assistants
The 'Katella' Smart Assistant Connects to Enterprise Apps
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Carbon Neutral Office Headquarters
The New Solvay Headquarters has a Zero-Carbon Design
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Social Media Business Magazines
'Grow by Facebook' is a New Magazine That is Printed Quarterly
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Renewed Clothing Programs
The North Face Renewed Program Turns Old Jackets into New Styles
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VR Airline Experiences
A New Emirates VR Cabin Experience Gives Users a Glimpse of a New Plane
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Wholesome Business Headquarters
Reebok's Headquarters is Equipped with a 30,000 Sq. Ft. Gym
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Business Card Scanning Features
Adobe Scan Can Now Save Business Card Information
62
Pop-Up Toy Store Ventures
Party City will be opening ‘Toy City' for the Holidays
61
Bite-Sized Pizza Snacks
The Blaze Pizza 'Dough Knots' are a New Take on Breadsticks
60
Made to Order Clothing Labels
Dallas Daws Design Embraces Slow Fashion & Encourages Thoughtfulness
59
Shoppable Vacation Homes
The McKinley Bungalow Vacation Rental Home Has Curated Goods for Sale
58
Startup-Focused Credit Cards
Brex Has Launched a Startup Credit Card for a New Era of Business
57
Startup-Centric Corporate Cards
The Brex Credit Card Helps Startups with Expenses
56
Business Co-Founder Networks
'coHounder' Helps Entrepreneurs Find Co-Founders for Businesses
55
Entertaining Craft Beer Podcasts
Drinking Partners Produce Comedic Discussions & Boast Live Events
54
Incentivized Furniture Recycling Programs
IKEA's Take Back Program Encourages Consumers to Recycle
53
Task-Offloading Business Platforms
'WorkonFlow' Integrates Bots into Your Business Strategy
52
Easy-to-Use Business Programs
The Upmetrics Service Makes Starting a Small Business Easier
51
Plastic-Free Grocery Bags
Iceland is Aiming to Reduce Plastic Waste with Paper Grocery Bags
50
Ethical Perfume Line Partnerships
7 Virtues Partners with Suppliers in Rebuilding Countries
49
Cryptocurrency-Inspired Coffees
Bitcoin Coffee Makes Products Targeted Towards Crypto Traders
48
Streamlined Designer Jewelry Workshops
Tiffany & Co have opened an offsite jewelry design workshop
47
Autonomous Vehicle Technology Startups
Argo AI is a Entrepreneurial Company, Located in Pittsburgh
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Referral-Earning eCommerce Solutions
'Wildlink' Rewards Those Who Share Links that Result in Sales
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Social Impact Investment Apps
Newday Investing is Helping Millennial Fund Positive Impact Funds
44
Comforting Hotel Tea Experiences
The Waldorf Astoria and Hamlets Offer a Unique Tea Experience
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Gourmet Restaurant Robot Waiters
'Robot' Employs a Fleet of Robotic Waiters
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Business Accelerator Programs
IDEABOOST Allows Companies to Grow and Expand with Professional Help
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Incentivized Recycling Apps
The reGAIN App Rids People of Unwanted Clothes in Exchange for Coupons
40
Social Investment-Sharing Platforms
'MoneyGoat' Helps Users Share Tips and Info for Easy Investing
39
Social Cryptocurrency Insight Platforms
'SocialCrypto' Listens to What's Being Said About Crypto
38
Swipe-Based Cryptocurrency Apps
Coinswipe Brands Itself as 'Tinder for Scoring ICOs'
37
Luxury Fashion Loans
Browns is Exploring the Sharing Economy with Fashion Rental Service Armarium
36
Passive Crypto-Mining Platforms
'Honeyminer' Streamlines the Process of Mining Cryptocurrencies
35
Breakfast Cereal Slushies
The 7-Eleven Cap’n Crunch Berries Slurpee is Refreshingly Unexpected
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Inline User Feedback Platforms
'Userfeed' Helps Brands Prioritize Customer Opinions
33
Firearm-Free Investment Funds
BlackRock is Allowing Clients to Invest in Gun-Free Funds
32
Car-Buying Chatbots
The Valassis Digital Chatbot Can Help Find the Best Car for Any User
31
Social Survey Platforms
Questionsly Combines Polling with Social Media
30
Beauty Business Podcasts
Avon's 'Make It Happen' Podcast Features Discussions with Brand Reps
29
AI-Powered Meeting Assistants
'Voicefox' Captures Pertinent Information from Business Meetings
28
One-on-One Spiritual Healing Programs
The Four Seasons Launched a Resident Healers Program
27
Sales-Increasing Loyalty Solutions
The 'CandyBar' Loyalty Platform Helps Businesses Offer Rewards
26
Customized E-Shopping Carts
Avon is Helping Its Reps to Create Personalized Shopping Experiences
25
Beginner-Friendly Cryptocurrency Games
'Bitcoin Flip' Lets Users Learn to Invest without Risk
24
Muffin Top QSR Snacks
The McDonald's Muffin Toppers are Crunchy and Crispy
23
Flexible Employee Pay Systems
Gusto Offers Its Employees Flexible Payment
22
Meeting-Accelerating Platforms
The 'sam' Meeting Assistant Ensures Optimal Productivity and More
21
Ad-Free Social Cooking Videos
Facebook's ChefClub Thrives Without the Use of Ads
20
Multimedia-Rich Networking Apps
'Switchit' Lets Professionals Create Interactive Digital Profiles
19
eSports Business Degrees
Beck College is Now Offering an eSports Managment Degree
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Audio Explorer Blogging Platforms
'Wandertale' Lets Travelers Verbally Share Their Experiences
17
Patriotic Ice Creams Desserts
The Dairy Queen Oreo Firework Blizzard Celebrates the Fourth of July
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Attuned Social Listening Platforms
'Awario' Helps Businesses Join Online Conversations
15
Virtual In-App Business Assistants
Shopify Ping Has Introduced a New In-App Assistant Called Kit
14
Experiential Technology Shops
Gramercy Tech Provides Customized and Immersive Event Services
13
Customizable 3D-Printed Mannequins
Functional Art is Taken to a New Level with These Designs
12
Student Loan Paydown Perks
Live Nation Boasts an Attractive Business Model with Its Benefit Plans
11
5G Olympic Venue Partnerships
Intel and the Olympic Committee Joined to Enhance the Korean Venue
10
Streamlined Business Return Policies
FedEx's Return Technology Helps Businesses Manage Returns
9
Employment Platform Upgrades
LinkedIn QR Codes Make Networking a Lot Easier and More Streamlined
8
Transparent Ethical Investment Firms
The OpenInvest Service Prides Itself on Honesty and Feedback
7
In-App Delayed Bag Deliveries
The Delta Fly App Partnered with Roadie to Deliver Delayed Bags
6
Deeply Reported Tech News
'The Information' Provides Investigative Journalism by Subscription
5
Cryptocurrency Confirmation Platforms
ConcourseQ Offers Communal Due Diligence on ICOs
4
Early 5G Technology Access
Verizon's Alley Offers Developers Early Access to Groundbreaking Tech
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In-App Airport Ride-Share Functions
Southwest Airlines and Lyft Formed a Convenient Partnership
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Ethical Millennial Investment Options
Plum Lets Users Invest in Ethical Investment Options
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Feminist Comedy Clubs
The Ruby LA is a Feminist and Inclusive Comedy Theater and School
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AI-Generated Fashion Campaigns
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Gen Z IRL Campaigns
Hinge's Phonebook Encourages Gen Z to Connect IRL for Global Day of Unplugging
AI CEO Transitions
Onda Appoints AI as CEO and Achieves Profitability in One Week
Superhero-Inspired Automobiles
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Playful Entrepreneurial Metaverses
e.l.f. UP! on Roblox Helps Gen Z & Gen Alpha Build Skills
AI-Powered Shopping Tools
Google AI Now Allows Shoppers to Browse AI Product Recommendations
Candid Furniture Campaigns
Life is Not an IKEA Catalog Shows a Different Side of Home Products
AI-Powered Fashion Apps
The 'Blend' App Helps Users Find Products That Suit Their Style and Budget
Interactive In-Store Ads
Visibubble Brings Mobile Messaging Capabilities to Store Shelves
Personalized AI Assistants
Swift Creatives Harnesses the Power of Artificial Intelligence
Autonomous Showroom Concepts
JIDU's Dealership Experience Lets Buyers Watch Their Car Pilot Itself
GenAI Virtual Shoppers
Cindy by Imaginuity Boots Online and In-Store Foot Traffic
Brainstorming Business Idea Tools
IdeaMate is the Solution to Fighting Stale Business Ideas
AI-Created Burger Ads
Burger King Had ChatGPT Generate a Poster to Clap Back at a Competitor
Interior Design Concept Guides
IKEA Unveils its Inaugural Style Guide on Home Design
Co-Browsing Shopping Platforms
buywith's Next Gen Co-Browsing Patent Helps Customers Shop Together
Incredibly Vibrant Homeware Collections
IKEA's Nytillverkad Captures One's Eye Immediately
AI-Powered Shopping Tools
Klarna's AI Image Search Helps Shoppers Find the Best Deals
Automaker AI Use Policies
The Seven Principles for AI from BMW Outline Ethical Workplace AI
Furniture Retailer AI Chatbots
IKEA Launches the BILLIE Chatbot To Tackle Customer Inquiries
Therapy-Encouraging Furniture Campaigns
BBDO and IKEA Present the Couch Counseling Campaign
AI-Enhanced Grocery Apps
Instacart Unveiled a Suite of AI Features Coming to its Mobile App
AI-Powered QSR Campaigns
allplants Leverages AI To Transforms Fast-Food Ads
AI Mother's Day Campaigns
Showcase is Simplifying Mother's Day Shopping with ChatGPT
AI-Powered Retail Tools
Walmart is Introducing a New Series of AI Tools for Customer Experience
Small Business Newsletter Platforms
Mailbob Helps Business Owners Build Newsletter Programs
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
AI-Powered Marketing Tools
This E-Commerce Tool Uses Customer Data to Project Reward Impacts
AI-Powered Fashion Assistants
Zalando is Launching a Virtual Assistant Powered by ChatGPT
Community Commerce Pop-Ups
TikTok Shop UK Opened a Pop-Up on London's Oxford Street
Retailer-Backed Beauty Categories
Moda Operandi Launches a Curated Beauty Category
Travel-Focused Marketing Guides
TikTok Debuts a Playbook for Travel Marketers to Foster Engagement
AI-Powered Fintech Tools
Square Introduces Ten New Generative AI Features for Content Creation
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
AI Advertisement Additions
Meta Introduces a New Suite of AI-Powered Advertising Tools
Social Commerce Apps
GIST is an App-Based Social Platform for Sharing Purchases with Friends
Motivating Journaling Apps
MindUp Encourages Users to Maintain a Daily Mindfulness Habit
AI-Fueled Sustainable Product Series
SPACE10 and oio studio Add AI to Products of Place
Communication-Based Immersive Exhibitions
Intuit Mailchimp and Design Museum Present Email is Dead
Sustainability Driven Brand Commitments
Humanscale Celebrates Its Growing Ocean Collection in July
Influencer-Focused AI Updates
CreatorIQ Utilizes AI To Help Marketers Track Creator Conversations
Buy Nothing New Campaigns
The Buy Nothing New Month Campaign Was Launched by Keep Britain Tidy
AI-Powered Supermarkets
Green Picks Market Autonomous Grocery Store is Frictionless
Integrated E-Commerce Apps
Amazon is Adding 'Buy with Prime' to Shopify through New Integrations
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
AI-Powered Digital Marketing Support
Boostrbot Transforms Likes Into Leads
AI-Powered DIY Home Apps
Praxis Introduces New Features to Its Praxis Plus App
AR-Powered Furniture Lenses
Google Search Now Supports AR-Based Ikea Furniture Try Outs
Experiential Shopping Platforms
sune Shares a Fun and Engaging Way for Gen Z to Shop
AI-Enabled Delivery Chatbots
Uber Eats Launches an AI Chatbot to Help Improve User Experiences
Product Exploration Retailer Tools
These New Instacart Discovery Tools Connect Brands to Retailers
Customizable White-Label Consumables
Printify Offers On-Demand Consumables for Brands & Businesses
AI-powered News Curators
Brief is a News Organizing Tool That You Can Personalize
AI-Powered Content Creation Tools
Notega is a Solution for Business Owners and Entrepreneurs
Eco-Friendly Telecom Companies
SK Group Showcased Over 40 Sustainable Technologies at CES 2023
AI Room Designers
IKEA Canada Launches a New AI Room Design Feature for Enhanced Customization
Accessible Clean Beauty Platforms
Clean Beauty at Walmart Features More Than 900 Products
Social Marketplace Updates
Instagram Launches a Marketplace to Better Connect Brands and Creators
Social Media-Inspired eCommerce Features
Amazon Inspire Features Content and Lets Users Shop Looks
Car Rental Partnerships
Turo & Hopper Join Forces to Revolutionize Car Booking in Travel Industry
Swipable Curated Ad Inspiration
Swipify Lets Users Swipe Through the Latest Ad Campaigns
Uplifting Latin Business Campaigns
UPS is Championing Latin and Hispanic-Owned Small Businesses
Omnichannel Grocery Technologies
Instacart Launches the New Omnichannel Solutions for Grocers
Digital Delivery Service Storefronts
Instacart Storefront Lets Retailers Customize the Interface
AI-Enabled Product Creation
Off/Script Launches an App to Create and Buy AI-Designed Products
AI-Generated Shopping Campaigns
Sandton City's Latest Campaign Integrates Smart Technology
Hourly Job-Finding Apps
Gigs is a Job Platform for the Gig Economy
Generative Business Chatbots
Amazon's 'Q' Chatbot Helps Developers Build and Implement Projects
AI-Powered Business Discoveries
Yelp Unveils a New AI Assistant and 'Project Ideas' Feature
Conversational Campaign Creators
Creating Google Ads Campaigns is Simpler with AI Chat Features
Real-Time AI Chat Bots
D-ID Agents Have Dynamic and Natural Customer Service Interactions
Curated Office Essentials Collections
Staples Canada Offers Office Essentials for Springtime
Spring-Ready Fashion Editorials
The Garbstore Presents its New Campaign for the SS23 Season
Bag-Inspired Large-Scale Installations
IKEA's Iconic FRAKTA Bag Takes the Spotlight in Chicago
Updated Sustainable API Features
Google Adds New Features to its Ingenious Project Sunroof
AI-Powered Socialization Apps
The 'BU' App Takes an AI-Driven Approach to Event Planning
Digestible Shopping Feeds
Amazon Debuts the Inspire Platform to Drive Sales and Consumer Marketing
AI-Powered Food Platforms
Samsung Food Offers Access to Recipes and More
AI Design Assistants
Ideatum.ai Transform Text Prompts into Stunning Designs
Bespoke Interior Design Services
IKEA is Offering Online Design Assistance For Homes & Businesses
All-in-One Productivity Apps
Evo Brands Itself as 'The Everything App'
On-Site Avatar Workers
DeepBrain AI Offers Lifelike Avatars for Remote Workers to Operate On-Site
Digital Retailer Strategy Updates
This Walmart eCommerce Update Refreshes the Website and App
Locally Focused Visionary Tableware
IKEA's Design Lab Presents the New Products of Place Campaign
Social Media AI Chatbots
Instagram Plans to Incorporate its Own AI Chatbots in the App
AI-Powered Revenue Suites
Klaviyo Launches Klaviyo AI for Business Revenue Opportunities
AI-Powered News Summary Apps
The 'Concise AI' News App Provides Summaries of Pertinent Topics
B2B eCommerce Retailer Platforms
Walmart Business Streamlines Access to Essentials
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
Personalized Grocery Billboard Campaigns
Tesco Ireland Gets a New Live-Prompt Campaign
Inspirational Learning Management Tools
'Get Inspired' Offers Digestible Snippets of Content
AI Built-In Cars
Baidu Launches the First Electric Car to Have ChatGPT-Style Functions
AI-Curated Beauty Boxes
The Ipsy Icon Box Features Products Selected by Celebrities and AI
AI-Generated Keyword Suggestions
Reddit Releases 'Keyword Suggestions' Using AI-Powered Technology
Offline Shopping Campaigns
'Shop Offline' Helps People Rediscover the Joy of Real-World Shopping
AI Productivity Planners
Productivity Page Uses an AI Assistant Named Jake
Business Idea Keyword Checker
Build the Keyword Helps Find Keyword for Optimal Traffic
Sustainable Furniture Services
IKEA's As-is Service Connects Shoppers to Gently Used Products
AI Commerce Assistants
Sidekick is an AI-Enabled Assistant for Business Owners on Shopify
AI-Powered Marketing Strategies
The M1 Marketing Strategy Generator Will Build a Strategy
AI-Powered Freelance Services
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Review-Based Marketing Campaigns
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AI Business Consultants
15-Minute Business Plans Helps Entrepreneurs and Business Owners
AI-Fuelled Mobile Design Apps
Adobe Launches its Express Mobile App for Design On-the-Go
Entrepreneur Brand-Building Tools
IndieLogs Helps Founders Stand Out Through Personalized Profiles
iOS-Influenced Travel Apps
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Stigma-Reducing Period Brands
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Social E-Commerce Platforms
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Modern Digitized Bookshelves
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On-Demand Grocer Deliveries
Sprouts Farmers Market and Uber Eats Partnered for Fast Delivery
SaaS Influencer Marketing Tools
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AI-Boosted Enterprise Tools
The 'Innovation Assistant' Assists Ideation and Implementation
AI-Backed Grocery Deliveries
Instacart Introduces ChatGPT's Chatbot to its Grocery Shopping App
Creator Content Hubs
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Comfort-Focused Business Features
Uber Launches a Series of Features to Benefit Business Travelers
Cost-Effective AI Marketers
AI Marketer Elsa Can Craft Strategies, Curate Emails, and More
Retailer-Backed Holiday Experiences
J. Crew Launches a New AI-Powered Holiday Experience
Small Business-Supporting Contests
Staples Launches Boost My Biz, Targeted at Canadian Businesses
Post-Launch Entrepreneurial Newsletters
One Year Wiser Interviews People One Year After Launch
AI Website Strategists
AI Steve Can Offer Advice and Insight in a Few Simple Clicks
AI Chatbot Services
Chatbot Whisperer Helps Businesses From Start to Finish
Mental Health Branding Initiatives
L.L.Bean Digitally Detoxed for Mental Health Awareness Month
Thought Leadership Assistants
Jessica By Queue Uses AI to Streamline Content Creation
AI-Driven Discovery Features
Yelp Debuts 'Yelp Guaranteed' to Improve Business Discovery
Heat-and-Eat Plant-Based Foods
The TiNDLE Grocery Products are Being Launched in the UK Market
Inclusive Try-On Programs
Perfect Corp. Connects Beauty Brands with Digital Beauty Innovation
Waste-Reducing Eco Partnerships
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Year-Long Professional Content Calendars
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Customer Communication Tools
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AI-Generated Social Ad Copy
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Branded Small Business Contests
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Versatile Marketing Toolkits
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Accessible Home Services Marketplaces
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Comprehensive Business Loyalty Solutions
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Customizable AI Agents
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