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Small Business Daily Podcast 09/29/2025
Today’s podcast episode was created from the following stories:
This week in small business technology news: Google, Microsoft add new AI features to Chrome and Teams
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By Gene Marks | Published: September 28, 2025
Google is weaving Gemini into Chrome with 10 new AI tools, and Microsoft is debuting a Facilitator agent to make Teams meetings and projects more collaborative. A Shopify/Constructor survey shows shoppers—especially Gen Z—are warming to AI guidance while still wary about privacy, WhatsApp is testing QR payments in India, and HR teams are increasingly recruiting on TikTok. Takeaway: train your team on these AI features, pilot assistants in your customer journey, and test new channels for payments and hiring.
Swipes, screenshots & success: AI Innovision CEO Alicia Lyttle details how she went from digital marketing maven to ‘the queen of AI’
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By Danielle Canada | Published: September 28, 2025
After a deep dive into ChatGPT, Alicia Lyttle pivoted her business to focus on practical AI, launching a consultant certification program and a free monthly AI Marketing Summit. Her message to entrepreneurs: use AI to draft content, automate workflows, and fill “virtual staff” gaps to future‑proof lean teams. The emphasis is on everyday wins that reduce fear and open new revenue opportunities.
The American mall’s decline is leading to sweetened real estate deals for local business owners
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By Kevin Williams | Published: September 28, 2025
Shopping-center vacancies climbed to 5.8% in Q2 2025, easing rent pressures and opening doors for local tenants to negotiate flexible terms, partial buildouts, and pop-up agreements. Deals vary by market and lease type—and landlords still weigh risk as many small businesses close within six years—so the best opportunities are often in strip centers and second‑tier corridors. Now is a smart time to test a physical presence without overcommitting capital.
48 fall products I wish everyone knew about
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By Rebecca O’Connell | Published: Not provided
This roundup highlights 48 seasonal crowd-pleasers—from cozy beauty picks to clever kitchen and home finds—backed by enthusiastic user reviews. Retailers and ecommerce sellers can mine lists like this for merchandising ideas, bundles, and gift‑guide content that convert during fall. It’s a quick pulse check on what consumers are excited to buy right now.
