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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 Motors, been testing since 2016. Are the requirements for operating an autonomous vehicle in Scottsdale strict enough?

4) Apple To Suggest Third-Party Apps To New iPhone Owners - Apple plans to avoid antitrust concerns with a new feature in iOS 14.3. Will this feature be enough to avoid antitrust lawsuits?

5) Alibaba Singles Day Ends Strongly With $75 billion In Sales - The Chinese e-commerce company surpassed the previous year’s sales, $38 billion. Can Alibaba surpass Amazon?

6) Creighton School District In Arizona Switches Back To Remote Learning - Students will immediately transition back to online learning Friday.

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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, business owners are being taxed almost $2,000. Some business owners are worried that the new tax will drive away new businesses and jobs. Should businesses be taxed in order to contribute funds to education?

4) WhatsApp Begins Rolling Out Payment Service In India - Facebook-owned WhatsApp finally receives regulatory approval. When will this come to the U.S.?

5) Spotify To Let Artists Promote Music For Cut In Royalty Rates - Artists will be able to choose the priority of what songs they want to get boosted. Is this good for the consumer?

6) Arizona’s Education Funding Bill, Prop 208, Passes - The prop will add funding education by imposing an income tax increase on single filers who make an income over $250,0000 or joint filers who make $500,000. How do you think the funding should be used?

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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 could begin beginning in March under the new measure. What does this mean for Arizona residents?

4) America’s Malls Under Pressure: Some File For Bankruptcy - CBL and Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust have filed for Chapter 11. Are malls going to be extinct and is it smart for them to take on $150 million in possible debt?

5) U.S. Private Payroll Growth Slows In October: ADP - Private payrolls increased by 365,000 jobs last month, an estimated 650k. Is this shedding light on the reality of the economy?

6) Arizona Allocates $7M To Help Renters/Landlords - Governor Doug Ducey has allocated $7 million from the state’s emergency fund. Most of the money is going to landlords rather than tenants, is this a smart move?

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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 start as high as 30%. Will this end the need for businesses to have websites?

3) 5G Powered Vending Machines Are The Next Growth Sector - The vending machine industry is worth an estimated $25 Billion. Are vending machines the future of retail in the U.S.?

4) The Salvation Army Is Seeking Volunteers To Ring Bells - The church affiliated charity organization worries it could see up to a 50 percent decrease in funds due to COVID-19. Are you worried for the Salvation Army?

5) TikTok Ban Blocked Once Again Due To 3 Influencers - The restrictions placed on the social media company scheduled for November 12th are now on hold. Should influencers be fighting for social media platforms?

6) Phoenix Ranks As 6th Most Financially Distressed City - Phoenix comes in behind Las Vegas, Chicago, Houston, San Antonio and Dallas. What can Phoenix do to relieve distress?

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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 Its Stock - Apple reported its steepest quarterly drop in iPhone sales in two years (-20%) Are delays causing iPhone sales to drop or is the technology company not innovating enough?

4) Arizona Visitor Spending Down $10 Billion Through September - Spending from tourism is down $10 billion (or 52%) so far through the same time period in 2019. Will the money lost from tourism be offset by new Arizona residents?

5) Chevron Revenue Plummets More Than 30% In Quarter 3 - Chevron lost $207 million during the third quarter. Should oil companies be pivoting in order to compete in today’s market?

6) Sony Is Reportedly Close To Buying Crunchyroll For Nearly $1B - The Japanese tech giant plans to bulk up its anime content. Is this a good deal for Sony?

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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% higher than last year. How long will Phoenix continue increasing housing prices?

4) Freelancers Fear Biden May Put Them Out Of Work - Could pass law that classifies contractors as employees. Would this be good or bad for the freelance industry?

5) Amazon Says 3rd Party Sellers Made More Than $3.5B From Prime Day - The e-commerce company didn’t disclose total sales or revenue. Despite ongoing conversations that Amazon is stealing data from private retailers, is the company really that bad considering how successful it has made 3rd party sellers?

6) Chandler Factory Revamps For 5G Cell Phone Growth - With $100M in upgrades as 5G becomes for mainstream. Is Arizona developing too much?

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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 or are investors  capitalizing on hurt business owners?  

3) Chandler Prepares For The Future Of Airport & Airpark - The  airpark area is the fastest growing employment area in the valley. Does  AZ need to expanding its airports at this time?  

4) Zoom’s End-To-End Encryption Has Arrived - The encryption will  allow both free and paid users to secure their meetings. Does this  security improvement set the standard for other tech companies?  

5) Postmates Teams Up With Retailers On Delivery In L.A. - What  does this mean for competition in the delivery industry? Can postmates  compete with Instacart?  

6) Kindergarten Enrollment In AZ Drops During Pandemic -  Kindergarten enrollment is down 14% compared to the previous year. What  do you think will need to happen to get all kids back to school?  

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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 gained 30,200 jobs in September. However, the unemployment rate rose from 5.9% to 6.7%.

4) Facebook Launches Holiday Shopping Rush For Small Businesses - Small businesses can receive free training, marketing support and insights on Facebook and Instagram for the upcoming holidays. Why is the social media company only offering help with marketing during the holidays?

5) Most Businesses Offering More Payment Options - According to Paysafe an online payment company, businesses can increase sales by providing more payment options. Is offering more payment options a benefit for business owners and consumers?

6) 1st New Higher Education Pathway For Beauty Professionals - ROLFS Global in collaboration with Maricopa Community Colleges & Arizona State University to create and develop the program. Do you think this is a program future workers in the beauty industry actually need?

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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) University Of Arizona Increases In-Person Instruction, Cancels Spring Break - Beginning October 26, UA will be allowing in-person classes of 50 students or less to recommence. Is UA making the right choices by contact tracing using sewage water and plans to reopen?

4) Online Associate Is The Retail Job Of The Future - Retail store employees are using one-on-one chats to bring new experience to e-commerce. Does this new job role replace the ethos of an in-person store associate?

5) Machines To ‘Do Half Of All Work Tasks By 2025’ - The think tank said a ‘robot revolution’ would create and decrease nearly 97 million jobs worldwide. How does this affect the growing workforce inequality gap?

6) Tax Raid In Arizona From Unions - Teachers unions received a 20% raise in 2018. Now, the unions are asking for another increase. Does Prop 208 harm small businesses?

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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 survey’s “mega airports” division. How do you think this translates into our state’s tourism revenue?

4) 12:46 Cruise Now Allowed To Drive Empty In San Francisco - The first to receive a permit to test cars without passengers in the vehicles. Is this going to put Uber, Lyft and taxi services completely out of business?

5) 16:09 Toshiba Targets $3 Billion Revenue In Quantum Cryptography By 2030 - Toshiba expects the global QKD market to grow to $12 billion in 10 years. Should Toshiba be at the forefront of our nation's cyber security defense?

6) 19:29 Eegee’s Returning To Phoenix With 5 Locations To Open In 2021 - The fast food chain is bringing  its well-known signature frozen drinks. Do you think Eegee’s will be successful in Phoenix?

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