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A New Stimulus For Performers, Artists & Artisans | Episode 78 | Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Today’s 6 topics consist of the following: 1) A New Stimulus For Performers, Artists & Artisans - Would supply the arts and culture industry with $44B in federal relief funds. Would $44 billion be well spent in this industry? 2) Otter Introduces Live Captions For Zoom Calls - Provides live transcriptions for Zoom meetings. Will Zoom transcripts from Otter become a popular feature? 3) Walmart To Deliver In Scottsdale In Autonomous Vehicles - Using Cruise, a subsidiary of General Mot...
2020-11-16
23 min
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U.S. Sues Visa To Block Its Acquisition Of Plaid | Episode 77 | Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Today’s 6 topics consist of the following: 1) U.S. Sues Visa To Block Its Acquisition Of Plaid - The government called Visa “a monopolist in online debit transactions.” Is Visa really a monopoly? 2) Loan Level Lowered For Small Business Lending Program - The federal government reported that it is reducing the minimum loan size to $100,000 from $250,000. Is this good or bad for the economy? 3) Cost Of Doing Business In Arizona Increases - With Proposition 208 passing...
2020-11-13
23 min
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Uber, Lyft Drivers Aren’t Employees After All | Episode 76 | Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Today’s 6 topics consist of the following: 1) Uber, Lyft Drivers Aren’t Employees After All - Prop 22 was the most expensive ballot measure in California history. Is this the right decision for drivers and rideshare companies? 2) Walmart Opts For Human Workers Instead - Walmart cut ties with robots that scanned shelves for inventory. Is Walmart creating a trend in the workforce by choosing humans or robots? 3) Arizona Approves Prop 207, Making Marijuana Legal - Weed sales...
2020-11-06
24 min
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Sports Leagues Are Betting On AR Before VR | Episode 75 | Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Today’s 6 topics consist of the following: 1) Sports Leagues Are Betting On AR Before VR - Leagues like the NBA and MLB will continue upgrading virtual reality entertainment options. Still, augmented reality could be a more feasible option to make money because of its accessibility. Which do you prefer A.R. or V.R.? 2) Link Drop Allows Entrepreneurs Sell Digital Assets - Small businesses may be able to sell online without paying commission fees which can sta...
2020-11-04
23 min
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Arizona Plans To Train And Certify 5,000 Arizona Students | Episode 74 | Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Today’s 6 topics consist of the following: 1) Arizona Plans To Train And Certify 5,000 Arizona Students - The move anticipates there will be an increase in entry-level cloud computing careers by June 2022. Is this a trend other AZ businesses should follow? 2) The Newest Free Video Messaging App: Vimeo Record - The app hopes to improve workplace collaboration, productivity and knowledge sharing. Is this the future of business communication? 3) Apple’s Delayed iPhone Launch Wiped $100B Of It...
2020-11-02
23 min
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Harley-Davidson Unveils New Electric Bike Called Serial 1 | Episode 73 | Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Today’s 6 topics consist of the following: 1) New Retirement Bill Has Perks For Seniors - The bill would raise the age for required minimum distributions to 75 from 72. Would this replace stimulus? 2) Harley-Davidson Unveils New Electric Bike Called Serial 1 - Spinning out its e-bike division as a separate business. Does this deserve a 25% rise in stock? 3) Home Prices Climb Faster In Phoenix Than Any Other Major City - Average Phoenix home price for August is 9.9% hig...
2020-10-30
24 min
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Demand For Pandemic-Proof Businesses Is On The Rise | Episode 72 | Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Today’s 6 topics consist of the following: 1) Consumer Companies Pitch Discounts Amid Pandemic - Consumer goods companies like Unilever and P&G are offering discounts to help shoppers struggling through the global recession. Should there be another round of stimulus considering that even consumer goods companies are seeing a decline in sales? 2) Demand For Pandemic-Proof Businesses Is On The Rise - People say it’s cheaper to acquire a business following the pandemic. Are businesses doing well and that's why M&A looks good...
2020-10-28
24 min
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1st New Higher Education Pathway For Beauty Professionals | Episode 71 | Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Today’s 6 topics consist of the following: 1) Quibi’s Shutdown Is Scheduled In December - There’s no word on what will happen to Quibi’s original content. Is there room in the entertainment sector alongside companies like Netflix, Disney and Prime? 2) Uber & Lyft Lose Appeal, Must Classify Drivers As Employees - The proposition won’t go into effect until after voters weigh-in on Prop 22. 3) Arizona Gains Jobs Last Month, But Unemployment Rose - Arizona gai...
2020-10-26
22 min
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U.S. Says Google Breakup May Be Needed | Episode 70 | Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Today’s 6 topics consist of the following: 1) U.S. Says Google Breakup May Be Needed To End Violations - Accused the company of illegally using its market muscle to suppress rivals. How would you break Google up? 2) Single-Family Homebuilding Permits Hit 13-Year High - Building permits and housing completions are scaling levels that haven’t been seen since 2007, pre-housing market crash. Will this increase continue even if stimulus isn't introduced in the near future? 3) Unive...
2020-10-23
25 min
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Slack Is Coming Out With Shoes... Should More Tech Companies Follow? | Episode 69 | Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Today’s 6 topics consist of the following: 1) 01:31 Microsoft To Let Employees Work From Home Permanently - The technology company doesn’t expect to reopen its U.S. offices until January 2021. Should more companies do this? 2) 05:00 Cole Haan, A Footwear Company, Is Collaborating With Slack - Should more tech businesses be collaborating with apparel companies? 3) 08:14 Sky Harbor Ranked The Best Major Airport In America - The Arizona airport received a score of 805, finishing atop the surve...
2020-10-21
24 min
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America Is Experiencing A Startup Boom | Episode 68 | Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Today’s 6 topics consist of the following: 1) 01:22 America Is Experiencing A Startup Boom - New business applications in America are surging, up 40% year over year. Do startups need stimulus like the PPP loans which were distributed to established businesses? 2) 04:42 Instacart Is Passing Target & Kroger In Grocery Delivery - Instacart’s valuation has risen to $17 billion, up from $2 billion in 2015. Is Instacart the future of retail fulfillment? 3) 08:02 Arizona Freezes 43,000 Unemployment Accounts Over Fraud - Of the 2...
2020-10-16
23 min
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Arizona Ranks 3rd For Economic Momentum | Episode 67 | Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Today’s 6 topics consist of the following: 1) Black Friday Is Over. Retailers Are Having Weeks Of Deals - Brick and mortar retailers are offering sales earlier in an attempt to compete with e-commerce prior to Black Friday. Will the extended deals stimulate the brick and mortar retail industry? 2) Manhattan Apartment Sales Tumble 46% - There are now about 10,000 apartments for sale making it a record. Are expensive property rentals in big cities coming to an end? 3...
2020-10-14
23 min
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8 Arizona Cities Among Top 20 Bouncing Back | Episode 66 | Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Today’s 6 topics consist of the following: 1) 01:13 Amazon Music To Surpass Pandora By 2023 - Amazon’s music streaming service is expected to surpass Pandora in monthly listeners by 2025. Considering Amazon’s growth and diverse services, why would anyone get a Walmart subscription? 2) 04:31 Walt Disney Sheds 28,000 Jobs At Theme Parks - Disney posted $4.72 billion loss in second quarter. Will the theme park ever recover? 3) 07:41 Scorsese, Eastwood Say Cinemas May Not Survive - 69% of which could go out...
2020-10-05
23 min
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Amazon To Hold Prime Day Event On October 13th-14th | Episode 65 | Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Today’s 6 topics consist of the following: 1) Amazon To Hold Prime Day Event On October 13th-14th - The e-commerce company is investing an additional $100 million to promote specials on Prime Day before holiday shopping begins. Will e-commerce dominate sales over retail stores this year on Black Friday? 2) The Future Of American Jobs Is Taking Care Of Elderly - It is projected that the U.S. will need nearly 750,000 Personal Care Aides from now until 2026. What job...
2020-10-02
24 min
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Round Two Of PPP Could Do A Lot For Small Business | Episode 64 | Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Today’s 6 topics consist of the following: 1) 01:17 Electric Vehicle Start-Up Lucid Unveils Air Sedan - Is Lucid’s electric vehicle faster and more efficient than the Tesla Model S? 2) 04:39 Facebook Critics Launch Rival Oversight Board - The third-party content moderation board promises to be better than Facebook’s internal moderator based on objectivity and ability to start before this year's presidential election. Does Facebook need an external content moderator? 3) 07:55 Ballot Investigation Baffles Election Experts - The U.S. Attorney’s of...
2020-09-28
23 min
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Google To Shut Down Paid Chrome Extensions | Episode 63 | Entreprenews
5) 15:14 Social Media & Advertisers Make A Deal To Curb Harmful Content - Facebook, YouTube and Twitter have agreed with big advertisers to prevent ads from appearing alongside harmful content. Will social media platforms actually follow through on their promise to advertisers? Today’s 6 topics consist of the following: 1) 01:24 Cardinals Allowed To Have 750 People In The Stands - With approval from the Arizona Department of Health Services, the AZ Cardinals football stadium will be allowed to test their plan on a “small, controlled group” of 750 people. Should the stadium have a higher number of people in its group?
2020-09-25
23 min
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Facebook To Allow Users To Claim Images | Episode 62 | Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Today’s 6 topics consist of the following: 1) 01:13 40% Of Parents Reduced Hours Or Quit During Pandemic - 25% of parents have voluntarily cut their hours and 15% have quit their job entirely. What does the future of childcare look like? 2) 04:37 ASU Ranked Top 10 For Technology Company Hires - ASU took 6th place for the highest number of graduates hired at large tech companies like Amazon and Apple. Should AZ be seen as a tech hub? 3) 07:59 ByteDance Gets Trump's Nod To Avoid TikTok Shutdo...
2020-09-23
24 min
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Students Could Be Forgiven $50K In Debt | Episode 61 | Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Today’s 6 topics consist of the following: 1) 25% Can't Remember Changing Their Online Password - A new survey reported from PC Matic found that approximately a quarter of people can't remember the last time they changed their passwords. Should there be more companies out there to help internet users organize and secure their passwords? 2) AZ Teens Paid To File Social Media Posts For Campaigns - Fake profiles spreading misinformation in support of the the Trump campaign. Was the teens behavior dangerous?
2020-09-22
23 min
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More Than 1/3 Of The Workforce Freelance | Episode 60 | Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Today’s 6 topics consist of the following: 1) 01:13 Lowe's Teams Up With Daymond John From Shark Tank - The home improvement retail company will launch a pitch contest for small businesses to mentor entrepreneurs. Is this a selfless or selfish move for Lowe's? 2) 04:32 The $1.2 Trillion Freelance Economy During COVID-19 - More than 1/3 of the American workforce is freelance amid the pandemic. Is this freelance boom good or bad for the economy and overall business? 3) 07:59 Banner Health To Allow For One...
2020-09-18
23 min
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Instagram May Be Planning To Charge A Fee | Episode 59 | Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Today’s 6 topics consist of the following: 1) 01:06 Instagram May Be Planning To Charge a Fee - A pop-up asking for payment will appear when a link is added to your caption. Should links be allowed at all on Instagram? 2) 04:30 Real-Life Sound Stage Built for Fortnite Concerts - A concert series starts this Saturday, but iOS players can't join in the fun. Will in-person events be phased out by online events? 3) 07:56 New Concerns About COVID-19 Health Risks At Restau...
2020-09-16
23 min
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59% Of Entrepreneurs Use YouTube To Learn | Episode 58 | Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Today’s 6 topics consist of the following: 1) Entrepreneurs Using YouTube To Learn New Skills - 59% of participants use YouTube to sharpen skills related to technology. Is this sign of trouble in the higher education system? 2) Twitter Expands Misinformation Rules Ahead of Election - The social media company plans to label or remove misinformation aiming to undermine confidence in election. Is Twitter officially the front runner when it comes to regulating hate speech? 3) Crystal Lagoons, Island Resorts Bringing...
2020-09-14
24 min
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The Pandemic Of Work-From-Home Injuries | Episode 57 | Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Today’s 6 topics consist of the following: 1) The Pandemic Of Work-From-Home Injuries - Chiropractors are reporting a surge in problems from patients. The cause? Sofas and beds. Should employers take action to ensure workers have an ergonomic workspace? 2) Samsung Reportedly Cutting Off Chip Sales To HuaWei - It's reported that SK Hynix is also dropping Huawei. What do you think will happen on September 15? 3) School Districts To Stream High School Sports Online - Streaming games will...
2020-09-11
25 min
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63% Of In-Office Employees Have COVID Stress | Episode 56 | Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Today’s 6 topics consist of the following: 1) UA Awarded $26M To Architect The Quantum Internet - The university will help lead a new National Science Engineering Research Center. Is quantum internet the the next frontier or another opportunity to abuse personal data? 2) What Does The New Payroll Tax Cut Mean - A temporary payroll tax cut is being offered to individual employees that will last from September 1, 2020 until December 31, 2020. Is deferring payroll taxes the solution to dea...
2020-09-07
24 min
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New 401K Plan For Small Businesses | Episode 55 | Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Today’s 6 topics consist of the following: 1) Investigation Finds $1B In Coronavirus Aid Fraud - Fraudsters took advantage of the program's troubling lack of transparency. Where should our leaders go from here? 2) Buick And Amazon Are Creating A Smart Experience - The partnership will allow you to control key vehicle functions with your voice using Alexa. Is Amazon winning the race to innovation in the automotive industry? 3) Arizona Republican Says Coronavirus Pandemic Is Overblown - AZ Congressman Paul Gos...
2020-09-04
24 min
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New Business Applications Continue To Rise | Episode 54 | Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Today’s 6 topics consist of the following: 1) 01:24 Shift from Fiverr Makes It Easier To Get Online Quickly - Shift, a new tool on Fiverr, promises "to help small businesses achieve an effective digital transformation and enhance their online presence." Do you think Shift will be able to meet small business owner's digital needs? 2) 04:48 New Business Application Continue To Rise - The number of new business applications have increased across the nation by more than 84% percent. Did the pandemic create the perfec...
2020-09-02
24 min
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Arizona Has Issued More Than $10B In Unemployment | Episode 53 | Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Today’s 6 topics consist of the following: 1) HR Pros Using E-Signatures 2530% More Than Early 2020 - The number of new users of eSignature increased by a whopping 213% within 1 quarter. Should more businesses be investing into digital paperwork or be wary of data breaches? 2) TikTok Commits $100M In Ad Credits To Small Business - The social media company is offering small businesses up $300 in ad credits on its platform. Should more small businesses take advantage of this offer? 3) Arizona Has Issued More...
2020-08-31
23 min
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AZ To Grant $10M To Struggling Businesses | Episode 52 | Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Today’s 6 topics consist of the following: 1) 01:22 YouTube Took Down More Videos Than Ever In Q2 - The video sharing company increased the number of videos removed on its platform using automated content moderation. Should we trust Google to auto moderate content? 2) 04:38 Fortnite To Continue Being Blocked From Apple App Store - However, Epic did win one important court battle. Can Epic defeat Apple? 3) 07:054 Arizona Is Denying More Reopenings Than Approving - The number of denials issued by AZ health off...
2020-08-28
23 min
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Hulu Helps Businesses Create T.V. Ads | Episode 51 | Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Today’s 6 topics consist of the following: 1) 01:01 Microsoft Gets Rid Of Internet Explorer - The technology company will discontinue support for Internet Explorer 11 across Microsoft 365 apps and services in 2021. Will Microsoft Edge be able to compete with Google and Firefox? 2) 04:23 TikTok Confirms It Will Sue The Trump Administration - The social networking service says the president's executive order deprived it of due process. Does TikTok have grounds for a lawsuit? 3) 07:56 Hundreds Of Displaced Bar Workers Rallied At AZ Capitol - Worker...
2020-08-26
23 min
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New Robotic Knee Replacement Debuts In Arizona | Episode 50 | Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Today’s 6 topics consist of the following: 1) 01:21 S&P 500 Completes Recovery From COVID Crash - The index ended at 3,389.78 points above the previous record close of 3,386.15. The index keeps climbing but is there a trade-off in the future following decreases in stimulus distributions? 2) 04:39 New Robotic Knee Replacement Debuts In Arizona - Abrazo Scottsdale Campus was the first to use a new robotic surgery. Are we about to say goodbye to human surgeons? 3) 08:00 Oracle Joins Bid For TikTok's U.S...
2020-08-24
23 min
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AZ To Get $300/Week Unemployment | Episode 49 | Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Today’s 6 topics consist of the following: 1) Epic Games Is Suing Google Over Alleged Antitrust Violations - The suit follows Google and Apple's decision to remove Fortnite from app stores. Will this suit be more impactful than the antitrust hearing? 2) NYC Politicians Propose Tax Breaks For Going Easy on Small Businesses - The bill proposes giving tax breaks to landlords that provide more lenient leases for small business tenants. Should cities with higher rent costs require proposals like this? Do small busines...
2020-08-19
25 min
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Small Business Confidence Is Rebounding | Episode 48 | Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. 1) 01:06 Uber CEO Proposes "Benefits Funds" For Gig Workers - Some argued that drivers should not be treated like employees but contractors. Should this business model be adopted by other companies that depend on gig workers? 2) 04:36 Small Businesses Are Dying By The Thousands - This wave of silent failures may go uncounted because access to real-time data is limited. Are we tracking the correct data? 3) 08:10 Arizona Governor Doug Ducey Releases Guidelines For Reopening - In the last few months...
2020-08-17
24 min
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Phoenix and Tucson Among 'Most Livable Cities' | Episode 47 | Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Today’s 6 topics consist of the following: 1) 01:20 Twitter To Label State-Controlled News Accounts - The platform will no longer "amplify" tweets by state-controlled media organizations. Is this the kind of content moderation we have been looking for? 2) 04:53 Macy's Sued For Use Of Clearview Facial Recognition - The department store company allegedly used software to identify shoppers from security-camera footage. What is the best way to regulate facial data so consumers win? 3) 08:22 ASU To Introduce New Students With New Formats - The u...
2020-08-12
23 min
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Job Cuts In U.S. Jump By 54% In July | Episode 46 | Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Today’s 6 topics consist of the following: 1) Grokker Launches Team Wellness Tool For Small Business - The company looks to address the needs of businesses seeking healthy and engaged employees. Is this a tool your small business could utilize? 2) Arizona Joins The National Network To Re-Skill Workers - The network intends to help Arizonans strengthen their professional skills and learn new ones. Should the effort to retrain Arizona's workforce be a state or federal initiative? 3) Job Cuts By U.S. Companies J...
2020-08-10
23 min
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Uber Drivers Losing 80% Of Income From COVID | Episode 45 | Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Today’s 6 topics consist of the following: 1) A New Small Business Relief Proposal Bigger Than PPP - The act would create a new longer term program of federally guaranteed low rate loans. Is this better than the PPP loans that are being offered to small businesses? 2) U.S. PPP Money Flowed To Chinese-Owned Companies - A study found that millions of dollars from PPP loans went to Chinese-backed businesses. How much money actually went to small businesses that needed it? 3...
2020-08-07
24 min
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Microsoft Confirms Talks to Buy TikTok In U.S. | Episode 44 | Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Today’s 6 topics consist of the following: 1) Lowe's Is Giving Away $55 Million In Small Business Grants - $30 million will go to women and minority-owned businesses. Should more big businesses be offering grants in order to help the economy recover? 2) Bartering Helping Cash-Strapped Businesses Survive - According to BizX, it's platform is emerging as an important tool. Should more businesses look into bartering? 3) Microsoft Confirms Talks to Buy TikTok In U.S. - The social media company is working w...
2020-08-05
24 min
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Small Businesses Using Personal Funds To Stay Afloat | Episode 43 | Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Today’s 6 topics consist of the following: 1) Mark Zuckerberg Has Plan To Neutralize Competitors - Antitrust panel reveals emails detailing plan to buy out his competition. 2) 1/3 Of Small Business Owners Used Personal Funds To Stay Afloat - According to a survey, business users used their personal credit cards and/or savings. 3) Bezos Can't Promise Employees Don't Access Data - Under fire by lawmakers over the company's alleged use of seller data. 4) Did Th...
2020-08-03
24 min
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What Gen-Z Really Wants At Work | Episode 42 | Entreprenews
Today’s 6 topics consist of the following: 1) Garmin Is Latest Big Name To Get Hacked - A hacker group called Evil Corp. demanded $10m from the GPS giant. Should the smaller companies worry about this? 2) Facebook's Plan To Crack Down On NSFW Material - They're bringing in a group of investigators it calls the "A.I. Red Team." Will A.I. be the digital police? 3) What Gen-Z Really Wants At Work - You'd Be Surprised - They want health insurance, remote work, and 401K retirement benefits. Is this finding surprising and are millennial the only ones...
2020-07-31
24 min
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What's With The New 'COVID Fee?' | Episode 41 | Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Today’s 6 topics consist of the following: 1) House To Have Antitrust Hearing With Big Tech CEOs - CEOs included are those of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google. Will they make policy? Are the companies in violation? 2) 92% Of Small Businesses Have "Reinvented" Themselves During COVID - According to the survey, 92% pivoted their business in at least one way. With small businesses pivoting and increasing revenue, is there as much doom and gloom as expected during a worldwide pandemic? 3) What's With The N...
2020-07-29
23 min
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Small Business Owners Could Face Huge Tax Bill | Episode 40 | Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Today’s 6 topics consist of the following: 1) How Shopify Is Keeping Your Local Bakery Open - The company is responsible for approximately 6 percent of all online sales in the U.S. Does Shopify have a chance of beating Amazon? 2) Small Business Owners Could Face Huge Tax Bill From PPP Loans - The Paycheck Protection Program Loans were intended to help businesses during the pandemic. Should the media do a better job of giving small business owners who take out PPP...
2020-07-27
23 min
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New A.I. Tool That Does Almost Anything | Episode 39 | Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Today’s 6 topics consist of the following: 1) A New A.I. Tool That Does Almost Anything Called GTP-3 - Elon Musk, recently opened up access to GPT-3, a new A.I. language model. What is your estimated job loss percentage five years from now? 2) Disney Has Reportedly Paused Its Spending On Facebook Ads - After dozens of companies have already agreed to boycott Facebook ads in July. Is Facebook downplaying the severity? What new opportunities can come from this?
2020-07-24
25 min
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How The Massive Twitter Hack Happened | Episode 38 | Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Today’s 6 topics consist of the following: 1) Dan Bilzerian's Cannabis Business Blows Through $50M- In 2019 alone, it suffered a net loss of $67 million CAD. 2) How The Massive Twitter Hack May Have Happened-Hundreds of Twitter employees have access to agent tools. 3) Lowe's Is Looking To Help Suffering Small Businesses- The home improvement company said it will donate $25 million toward small business grants in rural areas. 4) 66% Working From Home Likely To Work Nights and Weekends- 19% of home ...
2020-07-21
23 min
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62% Of Small Businesses Likely To Keep Staff Levels The Same | Episode 37 | Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Today’s 6 topics consist of the following: 1) Amazon's New Smart Cart Lets You Check-Out Without A Cashier- The Dash Cart is coming to Amazon’s LA grocery store later this year. Is this healthy competition for other grocery store chains? 2) Meet Flippy, The A.I. Assistant Chef Cooking Up Food At MLB Stadiums For $3/Hour- Thanks to thermal vision (along with 12 different pending patents), this AI assistant chef is helping to address the challenges facing quick-service restaurants and cloud kitchens. How soo...
2020-07-20
22 min
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New iPhone Update Adds Privacy Protection | Episode 36 | Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Today's 6 topics consist of the following: 1) Apple's Next iPhone Update Adds New Privacy Protections- Several new privacy changes are in store for the latest iOS for iPhone which will notify users when apps are accessing the device’s microphone, camera, clipboard, or other sensitive data. Should we be clapping for Apple or asking them why this took so long? 2) America Needs Higher-Skilled Workers - The pandemic has created a sense of urgency for workers to increase their skills to avo...
2020-07-17
26 min
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Facebook Considering Ban On Political Ads | Episode 35 | Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Todays 6 topics consist of the following: 1) New Loyalty Program That Targets New Customers - Intended to help small businesses grow sales amid the COVID-19 pandemic 2) 57% Of Companies Offering Mental & Emotional Support - Almost 40% of employees say they feel less productive from the pandemic 3) Microsoft Warns Companies Of Consent Phishing Attacks - Attackers trick people into giving a malicious app consent to access data 4) 33% Say They're Planning To Move In The Next 6 Months - Top c...
2020-07-16
24 min
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Banks Poised To Reap Billions In Fees From Small Business Loans | Episode 34 | Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Todays 6 topics consist of the following: 1) Sony Buys $250 Million Stake In Fortnite Game Creator - The investment gives sony a 1.4% stake in Epic Games 2) An Audit Slams Facebook: Home for misinformation and hate - renewed criticism of the social media company for tolerating hate speech 3) Big Restaurant Chains Are Recovering Faster Than The Rest - Small chains and independent restaurants lagged large chains by about 20% 4) Strong Cybersecurity Strategy Is No Longer A Luxury F...
2020-07-15
20 min
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TikTok Could Be Banned By The US?! | Episode 33 | Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Todays 6 topics consist of the following: 1) Instagram is on pace to overtake Twitter as a news source - 11% of respondents say they use Instagram compared to Twitters 12% 2) US Could Ban The Hugely Popular App Named TikTok - The announcement came after India banned nearly 60 Chinese apps 3) iOS 14 Might Let You Scan QR Codes To Use Apple Pay - Code hidden in iOS 14 suggests the feature could be on the way 4) Loon Balloons Provide...
2020-07-11
25 min
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The US Economy Added 4.8 Million Jobs In June & More! | Episode 32 | Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Todays 6 topics consist of the following: 1) Asia Will Lead The Post COVID-19 Recovery Tech Sector - Nations should become more open and transparent 2) Influencers Are Forming Their Own Lobbying Group - A small set of influencers banded together to launch a trade group 3) Lemonade IPO Shows The Power Of Ai - The shares spiked by 139% to $69.41 -- putting the market cap at over $3 billion 4) Lockdown Lift For Online Shopping Loans - Afterpay is among a...
2020-07-08
22 min
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86% Of Consumers Want To Continue Pandemic Services & More! | Episode 31 | Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Todays 6 topics consist of the following: 1) House Passes Small Business Loan PPP Extension - The House passed the extension, which would keep the program open to applications to August 8, unanimously 2) Amex Encourages Cardholders To Shop At Small Businesses - Shop at small businesses with a $5 credit when you spend $10 or more 3) Chick-Fil-A Chicken Parmesan Meal Kit Arrives - With individuals facing more time at home and in the kitchen can this be duplicated by other res...
2020-07-06
25 min
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67% Of Companies Expect Employees To Work From Home Permanently | Episode 30 | Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Todays 6 topics consist of the following: 1) Starbucks Halts Advertising On Social Media - The coffee chain is joining other large companies boycotting social media 2) Amazon's New Task Force Dedicated To Counterfeits - A group of prosecutors and analysts are trying to solve the tech giant's biggest headache 3) Apple, AT&T and Jack Daniel's: Fed Issues Details On Bond Buys - The central bank also said it has, so far, purchased nearly $429 million in corporate bonds
2020-07-03
26 min
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Free Ads For Businesses On Google Maps?! & More | Episode 29 | Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Todays 6 topics consist of the following: 1) Starbucks Halts Advertising On Social Media - The coffee chain is joining other large companies boycotting social media 2) Amazon's New Task Force Dedicated To Counterfeits - A group of prosecutors and analysts are trying to solve the tech giant's biggest headache 3) Apple, AT&T and Jack Daniel's: Fed Issues Details On Bond Buys - The central bank also said it has, so far, purchased nearly $429 million in corporate bonds
2020-07-02
25 min
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Ad Boycott Of Facebook Keeps Growing & More! | Episode 28 | Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Todays 6 topics consist of the following: 1) The Biggest Announcements At Apple's Developers Conference - Apple has wrapped up its first virtual Worldwide Developers Conference keynote, announcing a flurry of incremental software updates for iPhone, Mac, Apple Watch, iPad, AirPods and Apple TV 2) Google Ad Revenues To Drop For The First Time - For the first time since we began estimating ad revenues at Google, the company's net U.S. digital ad revenues will decline in absolute terms
2020-07-02
23 min
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Customers Deciding Where To Shop Based On Precautions Being Implemented? | Episode 27 | Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Todays 6 topics consist of the following: 1) Want Your Cheers On ESPN? There's an app for that - Attention sports fans: All those boos you've stored up over the last few months? Now that sports are tipping off again, they're suddenly a matter of national urgency 2) Facebook Takes Down Trump Ads Over 'Organized Hate' Policy - The ads showed red inverted triangle, a symbol the Nazis used to identify political prisoners, with text asking Facebook users to sign a pe...
2020-07-02
25 min
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Twitch Studio Launches On Mac In Beta & More! | Episode 26 | Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Todays 6 topics consist of the following: 1) Politicians, Police, and...Panera: Geofencing Is Taking Over - Throw together a presidential election, food delivery, and a growing skepticism of surveillance tech, and here's what you get: A rare moment in the spotlight for an eerie new technology 2) Twitch Studio Launches On Mac In Beta - Twitch's streaming software finally comes to the other half 3) Republicans want to make it easier to sue tech companies - On Wednesday...
2020-06-30
23 min
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Avg. Time Spent Watching OTT To Surpass 1 Hour & More! | Episode 25 | Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Todays 6 topics consist of the following: 1) Avg. Time Spent Watching OTT In U.S. To Surpass 1 Hour - The average time spent with subscription OTT video content in the US will surpass 62 minutes per day this year, up 23% from 2019 2) Zoom gets a taste of international politics - The company blocked Tiananmen Square commemorations. U.S. lawmakers got wind of it 3) Big Tech Is Social Distancing From Facial Recognition - IBM, Microsoft, and Amazon announced they are mo...
2020-06-17
25 min
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Hotspot That Keeps You Connected Anywhere In The World & More! | Episode 24 | Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Todays 6 topics consist of the following: 1) Twitter Is Attempting To Eliminate "Headline Mongering" - Testing a feature that will make users read blogs before sharing 2) Amazon's Drone Fleet Is Late To Deliver - In 2013, Bezos said the drones could be up and running in 4 or 5 years 3) Workers Put Pressure On Companies To Support BLM - Employees at Adidas, Microsoft, and other big companies are turning up the heat 4) Time Spent On Mobile Is Increasing...
2020-06-15
24 min
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Amazon Unveils Small Business Credit Line & More! | Episode 23 | Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Todays 6 topics consist of the following: 1) Tech & Protests: From Police Scanner Apps To Google Docs - Demonstrators are reinforcing their tactics with some tech-savvy strategies 2) Who Is Enforcing Corporate Mask Policies? Every company under the sun is releasing new safety standards. But many ring hollow 3) Honda Pauses Production Following Ransomware Attack - Honda's global operations have been hit with a ransomware attack and the Japanese automaker is still working to get everything back online 4) Am...
2020-06-12
22 min
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LinkedIn Introduces New Ways To Retarget & More! | Episode 22 | Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Todays 6 topics consist of the following: 1) Charles Schwab lands DOJ Approval To Buy TD Ameritrade - $26 Billion combination would cement Schwab's role as a dominant player in the discount-brokerage market 2) LinkedIn Introduces New Ways To Retarget - Zero in on the Right Professionals with Retargeting by Video Views & Lead Gen Forms 3) U.S. Retail Sales To Drop More Than 10% In 2020 - But U.S. e-commerce will surge 18%, up from a prior forecast of 13% 4) Chet...
2020-06-10
25 min
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The U.S. Postal Service Is On The Brink Of Crisis & More! | Episode 21 | Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Todays 6 topics consist of the following: 1) Protests & Pandemic: Facial recognition gets another close-up - The encrypted messaging service Signal doesn't want you to show your face 2) The U.S. Postal Service Is On The Brink Of Crisis - Recently warned that without immediate support the agency could run out of funds within the year 3) Slack & Amazon Partner To Take On Microsoft Teams & Zoom - Multi-year agreement will see Amazon roll out Slack to all of its AWS em...
2020-06-08
27 min
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Congress Eases PPP Loan Terms To Aid Small Business & More! | Episode 20 | Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Todays 6 topics consist of the following: 1) Facebooks new way to decrease your digital footprint - With a new bulk delete feature users can now delete old posts in bulk 2) Instagram to make 'Swipe Up' feature available to everyone - People are pressuring Instagram to make the swipe up feature available to the masses so that information can be better spread 3) Congress eases PPP Loan terms to aid small business - Congress passed bill that gives...
2020-06-08
21 min
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How To Get Negative Reviews Reversed & More! | Episode 19 | Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Todays 6 topics consist of the following: 1) New tools to help small businesses during COVID-19 - Google will allow small businesses to support themselves, including gift card sales, fundraising, or marketing their virtual services 2) Qualcomm reveals plant to commercialize headsets - Says they plan to help commercialize lightweight, 5G-enabled AR & VR headsets 3) Facebook employees stage a virtual walkout over Zuckerberg's decision not to take action on a series of Trump posts 4) 30% reverse negative reviews...
2020-06-03
24 min
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U.S. Podcast Listeners Expected To Surpass 100 Million & More! | Episode 18 | Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Todays 6 topics consist of the following: 1) Custom system lets you take Zoom calls on your TV - Crestron teamed up with Zoom & Logitech to create a custom webcam system 2) U.S. podcast listeners will surpass 100 Million this year - Significant investments from major audio streaming services have made podcast content more accessible 3) The hottest item on takeout menus: leftovers - Pandemic prompts customers to place orders that yield more than one meal - and r...
2020-06-01
25 min
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Google Search Now Taking Into Account 'Page Experience' | Episode 17 | Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Todays 6 topics consist of the following: 1) The stock market is sporting some rose-colored glasses - The NASDAQ is pretty close to its all-time high after gaining back all its losses 2) Twitter CEO stands by fact-check on Trumps tweets - Jack Dorsey said he stands by the company's decision to fact-check two tweets by President Trump 3) Google search results will take into account 'Page Experience' - Google will change how its algorithms rank websites in s...
2020-05-29
23 min
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75% Of Consumers Plan To Support Small Businesses More | Episode 16 | Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Todays 6 topics consist of the following: 1) Get ready: Hotels are gearing up for new arrivals - Bangkok, the worlds most-visited city is readying the runway for tourists 2) Walmart is an e-commerce winner during the pandemic - U.S. e-commerce sales are expected to rise 44.2% to $44.01B this year 3) TikTok expands shopping features - Brings in creators by turning creator videos into in-feed ads featuring a "Shop Now" call-to-action 4) 75% of consumers plan to s...
2020-05-28
25 min
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ESports Is A $1B Industry, Telecommuting Better For You? & More! | Episode 15 | Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Todays 6 topics consist of the following: - As Esports gets more popular its creating new brand reach opportunities - In 2019 alone the ESports industry reportedly generated $1.1 Billion in revenue - Postmates wants you to chaperone it's delivery bots to help with demand surging across the country - Does telecommuting really improve work-life balance? A study reports that employees who telecommute work longer hours than their peers who never work from home ...
2020-05-22
24 min
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Facebook Buys GIPHY, Squad Shopping? & More! | Episode 14 | Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Todays 6 topics consist of the following: - Facebook buys GIPHY & plans to integrate with Instagram - Bing Ads now generates around $7 Billion/ year which is 3x the amount of Twitter making it the 4th largest in the U.S. - 'Squad Shopping' could be the next tech-enabled togetherness - DraftKings CEO says ESports betting shows a 'pent-up' demand for sports - JC Penny needs support within two months or...
2020-05-21
24 min
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New Ad That Starts Conversation, TikTok Violating Privacy & More | Episode 13 | Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Todays 6 topics consist of the following: - Facebook Messenger introduces Messenger Rooms in attempt to help people feel more connected when apart - The contact-less takeover: no touch tech is key to reopening - Some Tesla employees being 'pressured' to return to work - Employee states "I'm going to believe medical professionals before I believe Elon" - ADLingo is a new ad building that turns an ad into a conversation...
2020-05-15
24 min
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Workers Taking SSI Early, Why'd Peloton Stop Their Marketing & More | Episode 12 | Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Todays 6 topics consist of the following: - Businesses with PPP loans could be stuck with debt - Theater chain 'Alamo' takes unusual pivot by creating streaming service - Elon Musk could save billions if he moved his HQ to Texas/Nevada - Trump may let workers take SSI benefits early - Pepsi launches 2 new Direct-To-Consumer websites allowing you to buy their products - Peloton hits brakes on...
2020-05-15
24 min
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Buses Turn Into WIFI Providers, PPP Loans Left Behind Minority & More | Episode 11 | Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Todays 6 topics consist of the following: - How others are coping with the coronavirus outbreak (Study shows 37% of people feel comfortable returning to work ASAP) - School buses are turning into portable wifi providers - Equipped with long distance routers and sent to poor & rural neighborhoods - 70% of at-home workers experience disrupted sleep patterns (Only 25% of the 2k people surveyed say they still experience good sleep) - PPP Loans may have le...
2020-05-11
22 min