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Today’s podcast episode was created from the following stories:
Osome brings AI-enabled business management platform to UAE
By PR Wire | October 20, 2025
Osome opened a Dubai office to support the UAE’s vast SME community with an AI-enabled platform for accounting, VAT/corporate tax, and compliance—aimed at freeing founders from back-office burdens. The company plans ecosystem partnerships and GITEX participation, signaling growing demand for automated finance ops across the region. For small businesses, the move could mean faster reporting, fewer missed deadlines, and better investor-ready visibility.
Small farmers are more squeezed than ever. A California grant program offers a lifeline.
By Frida Garza | October 20, 2025
California’s farm-to-school grants are keeping small and disadvantaged growers competitive—funding equipment like refrigerated vans, opening school markets, and strengthening local food systems even amid federal cuts. In 2024, 100% of funds went to prioritized farmers, with mixed uptake on first-time climate-smart practices but clear gains in market access and resilience. For ag entrepreneurs, the program underscores how state dollars can stabilize cash flow and expand distribution.
Jobber empowers home service pros to attract more customers and grow smarter with new digital marketing tools
Author not listed | October 20, 2025
Jobber unveiled a website creator, competitor review analysis, and an insights dashboard to help service businesses rank locally, convert more leads, and double down on what’s driving revenue. Built-in SEO, review highlights, and lead capture simplify marketing while benchmarking and revenue heatmaps surface where (and why) growth happens. It’s a low-lift way for home service SMBs to professionalize their online presence and make data-backed decisions.
Jobber empowers home service pros to attract more customers and grow smarter with new digital marketing tools
Author not listed | October 20, 2025
Additional coverage highlights how credibility now starts online and why small service firms need simple tools to compete with larger rivals. The update reinforces a broader trend: SMB-friendly marketing suites that compress time-to-value without agency spend.
Getting business value from AI: The value of AI to stakeholders
By Erica Andersen | October 20, 2025
smartR AI’s Oliver King-Smith outlines how to win buy-in for AI projects: set measurable objectives, tailor the value story to each stakeholder, and track tangible metrics like cost savings, revenue lift, and productivity. Avoid hype and jargon, provide regular updates, and use pilots to prove ROI before scaling. Transparency when projects underperform builds trust and keeps initiatives aligned with business goals.
AI-driven social engineering top cyber threat for 2026, ISACA survey reveals
By Kevin Poireault | October 20, 2025
ISACA’s 2026 Tech Trends report shows AI-powered social engineering overtaking ransomware as the top perceived threat, with many organizations underprepared. Leaders expect more AI investment alongside tougher compliance, particularly with the EU AI Act, while talent shortages persist. ISACA recommends establishing AI risk governance, accelerating upskilling, modernizing legacy systems, stress-testing incident response, and preparing for multi-jurisdictional compliance.
Future-proofing your AI engineering career in 2026
By Nahla Davies | October 20, 2025
The article argues that durable advantage in AI comes from fundamentals (math and systems), orchestrating automation, and mastering production infrastructure. Cross-disciplinary fluency, open-source participation, and operationalizing ethics/compliance will differentiate teams as tools evolve. For SMBs, this is a blueprint for hiring and upskilling AI talent that can ship resilient, compliant, revenue-impacting systems.
AI email subject lines that drive 3x more revenue and actually convert [+ exclusive insights]
By Justina Thompson | October 20, 2025
HubSpot outlines the difference between simple AI idea generation and true optimization that’s integrated with CRM data, multivariate testing, and revenue attribution. Practical steps include segmentation and data hygiene, brand voice guardrails, CRM tokens for personalization, iterative testing, and compliance/deliverability safeguards. The takeaway: tie subject lines to pipeline and revenue—not just opens.
34 beauty products that’ll give you such remarkable results, you’ll be picking your jaw up off the floor
By Gabriela Manjarrez | Date not provided
While consumer-focused, this roundup underscores the power of social proof and creator-driven discovery in e-commerce—TikTok virality, persuasive reviews, and clear benefits move inventory. For small retailers and DTC brands, it’s a reminder to invest in authentic UGC, fast-loading product pages with reviews, and tight feedback loops to surface what resonates.
