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Small Business Daily Podcast 11/22/2025
Today’s podcast episode was created from the following stories: a smart mix of AI-driven operations, workflow consulting, design-to-code automation, learning tech leaders, market research, and an investor update that could shape how small businesses plan, build, and grow.
Taylor Thomson reveals how AI tools transform modern finance leadership
Source: almostfearless.com
Author: Not listed | Date: November 21, 2025
WITHIN’s Head of Finance, Taylor Thomson, shows how generative AI (GPT-4, Bard) can automate reporting and surface cross-functional insights without sacrificing controls. Starting with low-risk tasks, his team moved to predictive models, pushing P&L reporting to near real time and lifting client survey engagement above 50%. The takeaway for finance leaders: roll out AI in phases and track impact across time saved, accuracy, insights, and team satisfaction.
Apple workflow consulting: Bear & Glass
Source: MacSparky
Author: David Sparks | Date: November 21, 2025
Brett Terpstra and Christopher Gamblée-Wallendjack launched Bear & Glass, a consultancy focused on Mac and iOS automation for teams and SMBs. It brings Terpstra’s deep workflow expertise to organizations looking to scale efficiency without heavy internal tooling. For small teams, it’s a practical path to automate the day-to-day and reclaim time.
No-code automation for design-to-code: Problem-solution guide
Source: UXPin
Author: Andrew Martin | Date: November 21, 2025
UXPin outlines how no-code design-to-code platforms turn designs into production-ready components, shrinking handoffs and reducing errors. Real-world examples (PayPal, Microsoft) show 50%+ engineering time savings with code as the single source of truth and real-time collaboration. The guidance: pilot with component libraries, train teams on new workflows, and integrate with your existing toolchain to capture the gains.
AI Excellence Awards: Leading AI innovation for learning and skills development 2026
Source: eLearning Industry
Author: Christopher Pappas | Date: November 21, 2025
The AI Excellence Awards spotlight vendors advancing adaptive, ethical, and ROI-driven AI for learning and skills. Winners like 360Learning, TalentLMS, and CommLab India demonstrate faster content creation, personalized coaching, and measurable outcomes. SMBs can use this list as a vetted starting point to scale upskilling programs efficiently.
Diamond Equity Research releases update note on Genius Group Ltd. (NYSE: GNS)
Source: GlobeNewswire
Author: Not listed | Date: November 21, 2025
Diamond Equity Research highlights substantial insider buying at Genius Group, ongoing buybacks, and rising DRS share registration—signals of management confidence. The company tapped Inspiral Architects for its Genius City Bali concept, with first hubs targeted for 2027; the report excludes these long-dated projects from valuation. For observers, it underscores strategic momentum while noting that city initiatives remain early-stage.
U.S. small molecule CDMO market trends analysis report 2025–2033: Outsourcing surge among pharma and biotech firms fuels strong CDMO growth
Source: Research and Markets
Author: Research and Markets | Date: November 21, 2025
The U.S. small molecule CDMO market is projected to grow from $26.85B (2024) to $47.38B by 2033, driven by outsourcing across pharma and biotech. Small molecule dominance in FDA approvals and capacity expansions by providers like Cambrex and Thermo Fisher are key drivers. For emerging biotechs and life sciences startups, U.S.-based CDMOs offer speed, cGMP compliance, and reduced supply-chain risk.
