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Small Business Daily Podcast
Today’s podcast episode was created from the following stories: a mix of AI breakthroughs, tools for getting more done, and smart strategies for scaling without the chaos.
Small business technology news: AWS goes dark, QuickBooks Online is compared to Desktop, ChatGPT now has a browser
By: Gene Marks | Date: October 26, 2025
An AWS outage underscored how dependent the internet—and small businesses—are on a few cloud backbones, making continuity plans essential even when fail-safes are limited. OpenAI’s new Atlas browser points toward agentic browsing that could one day complete tasks end-to-end, while a 2025 QuickBooks Online vs. Desktop comparison highlights when to choose cloud convenience vs. enterprise-grade inventory features. Other takeaways: SMS marketing tools are projected to grow (with hurdles), and Airbnb’s CEO is prioritizing in-house AI that slashes support times over third-party integrations.
Canva aims to make India its top market amid AI growth
By: PTI | Date: October 26, 2025
Canva says India—already its fourth-largest market—is on track to become its number one, driven by student and creator communities and fast adoption of AI features like Magic Write and Magic Design. Localized content and mobile-first design are fueling daily creation at scale, positioning India as a centerpiece of Canva’s global growth strategy.
Canva hopes to make India its top market; creators and AI boom driving growth
By: PTI | Date: October 26, 2025
Further detailing the push in India, Canva spotlights 2.8 billion designs created to date, hyper-local content (festivals, weddings), and partnerships like NCERT’s teacher certification program. Tailored pricing (day/week plans) and a 500+ creator network are key planks in its localization playbook.
Digital transformation for entrepreneurs who want to move fast without breaking everything
By: Rhett Power | Date: October 26, 2025
Founders are winning by simplifying: automate repeatable workflows, document processes, and build lean stacks that solve real pain points before adding tools. The piece emphasizes empathy-led design, disciplined experimentation, and “agility by schedule” so teams can iterate without chaos.
Podcast #141: Graid delivers enterprise RAID functionality to AI workloads
By: Harold Fritts | Date: October 26, 2025
Graid’s SupremeRAID AE offloads parity/erasure coding to GPUs and uses peer-to-peer NVMe paths to bypass PCIe x16 bottlenecks—unlocking massive throughput for AI training and inference without major infrastructure changes. For small teams pushing AI at the edge or in labs, it promises faster rebuilds, resilient storage pools, and higher perf per rack unit.
Introducing Copilot Mode in Edge with human-centered AI
By: An Jay | Date: October 26, 2025
Microsoft’s Copilot Mode reframes the browser as an agent that remembers context, groups sessions (Journeys), and performs multi-step tasks with user approval. Clear opt-in privacy controls around page context and history aim to balance personalization and trust—useful for owners who want help comparing options, drafting outreach, and finishing web tasks faster.
Microsoft Office – one-time purchase, no monthly fees — just $11.00!
By: F2D | Date: Not provided
A promo touts Microsoft Office Home & Business as a low-cost, one-time license including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and OneNote. If you’re considering deal sites for perpetual licenses, verify the license type (retail vs. volume), region, and activation policy to ensure compliance and support.
Why outsourced staffing solutions are key for scaling teams
By: Jimmy Bell | Date: Not provided
Outsourced staffing can accelerate growth by adding skills on demand, reducing overhead, and tapping global talent. The model boosts flexibility for seasonal demand and pilot projects while freeing in-house teams to focus on strategy.
Phoebe Gates and her Phia cofounder raised $8 million at 23 years old — three lessons they learned
By: Jordan Hart | Date: October 26, 2025
Phia, an AI shopping assistant with 600,000+ users, raised $8 million led by Kleiner Perkins. Key founder takeaways: delegate and hire for gaps, use AI to supercharge everyday work, and prioritize big problems over minor “fires.”
