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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)  Entrepreneurs Using YouTube To Learn New Skills - 59% of  participants use YouTube to sharpen skills related to technology. Is  this sign of trouble in the higher education system?  

2) Twitter Expands Misinformation Rules Ahead of Election - The  social media company plans to label or remove misinformation aiming to  undermine confidence in election. Is Twitter officially the front runner  when it comes to regulating hate speech?  

3) Crystal Lagoons, Island Resorts Bringing 1,800 New Jobs -  Crystal Lagoons has chose Glendale for a one-of-a-kind attraction. Is  Glendale, Arizona the best spot for this?  

4) Hot New Job Title In Pandemic: 'Head Of Remote Work" -  Companies are hiring executives to lead the virtual work experience. How  many employees do you need for a position like this to make a  difference?  

5) Google Promises To Remove Political Search Results - The  technology company plans to change its search engine autocomplete  policies so that the term "election related predictions" doesn't favor a  political party. Will they actually police themselves correctly?   

6) ASU Releases Their Students COVID-19 Test Results - 1,305  students and 25 faculty/staff members have tested positive since August  1. Are we out of the pandemic woods yet?  

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Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic.

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)  UA Awarded $26M To Architect The Quantum Internet - The university will help lead a new National Science Engineering Research Center. Is quantum internet the the next frontier or another opportunity to abuse personal data?

2) What Does The New Payroll Tax Cut Mean - A temporary payroll tax cut is being offered to individual employees that will last from September 1, 2020 until December 31, 2020. Is deferring payroll taxes the solution to dealing with our current economic crisis?

3) Walmart To Launch Its New Membership Service - The subscription service will be available for $98/month and include free same-day delivery. Will Walmart be able to compete with Amazon?

4) Meritage Homes Closes On 172 Lots In West Phoenix - The master-planned community seen as a mecca for entry-level homes. Do you think the increase of residential construction will affect Arizona's economic growth?

5) 63% Of In-Office Employees Have COVID Stress - The survey highlights the impact the pandemic has on the mental health. Should businesses invest more into the mental health of their employees?

6) Tech Tumble Jams Wall Street Into Reverse - The drop marks the deepest one-day declines since June. Is this the beginning of the end for the tremendous growth we've seen in our stock market?

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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)  Investigation Finds $1B In Coronavirus Aid Fraud - Fraudsters  took advantage of the program's troubling lack of transparency. Where  should our leaders go from here?  

2) Buick And Amazon Are Creating A Smart Experience - The  partnership will allow you to control key vehicle functions with your  voice using Alexa. Is Amazon winning the race to innovation in the  automotive industry?  

3) Arizona Republican Says Coronavirus Pandemic Is Overblown - AZ  Congressman Paul Gosar said, "I think this is a golden opportunity for  those that hate this president." Will the pandemic magically end at the  end of the election?  

4) 401K Plan For Small Businesses Called Better K - The 401K  company offers a personalized approach to retirement planning for small  businesses. Should small businesses take advantage of Better K's 401k  plans?  

5) McDonald's Faces $1B Discrimination Lawsuit - Former franchise  owners said they were placed in "substandard locations" as a form of  discrimination for being black. Do you think the suit has any  legitimacy?  

6) Rio Re-imagined Project Gets Boost With Federal Designation -  Arizona State University and federal agencies including the EPA held a  live-streamed press conference to announce steps forward. Should the  federal government be putting resources and time toward solving larger  issues?  

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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)  01:24 Shift from Fiverr Makes It Easier To Get Online Quickly -  Shift, a new tool on Fiverr, promises "to help small businesses achieve  an effective digital transformation and enhance their online presence."  Do you think Shift will be able to meet small business owner's digital  needs?  

2) 04:48 New Business Application Continue To Rise - The number of new  business applications have increased across the nation by more than 84%  percent. Did the pandemic create the perfect storm of events for future  entrepreneurs? 

3) 08:15 Bottled Blonde & Casa Amigos Shut Down, Again - The popular  Scottsdale bars were close following numerous COVID reopening  violations enforced by the Arizona Department of Health Services. Has  ADHS gone too far or do businesses need to do a better job of being  accountable for their customers health?  

4) 12:30 Tesla Software Update Lets Cars See Speed Limit Signs - The  newest update will allow drivers to see the speed limit alongside a  display warning. Is the new update a convenience for drivers or an  invasion of privacy? 

5) 16:07 New Export Rules In China May Impact TikTok Purchase - The rule  requires a license for ByteDance to sell the social media platform. Do  you think TikTok will be able to sell its American operations by  September 15 by order of the President?  

6) 19:28 Spirit Halloween Opens Thirty New Locations In Arizona - The  seasonal store's profits could be a terrifying or a huge success. What  do you project will be store for Halloween 2020? 

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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)  HR Pros Using E-Signatures 2530% More Than Early 2020 - The  number of new users of eSignature increased by a whopping 213% within 1  quarter. Should more businesses be investing into digital paperwork or  be wary of data breaches?  

2) TikTok Commits $100M In Ad Credits To Small Business - The  social media company is offering small businesses up $300 in ad credits  on its platform. Should more small businesses take advantage of this  offer?  

3) Arizona Has Issued More Than $10B In Unemployment - The state  has distributed more than $10 billion since March 7, 2020. How can the  government provide citizens unemployment assistance while preventing  fraud?  

4) Amazon Just Pulled Some PR Juijitsu Again... - The e-commerce  company is currently supporting a bill that would make it liable for  3rd-party sellers on its platform. Is this a smart move for Amazon?  

5) Tons Of Startups Are Turning Streaming Into Social - A move  that might just help the streamers keep their edge.  Is a tidal wave of  social media streaming platforms coming?  

6) U of A Caught A Dorm's COVID-19 Outbreak Using Poop - The  university has been regularly screening the sewage from each dorm,  searching for the virus. Should we be testing wastewater as a method of  contract tracing on all college campuses?  

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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)  01:22 YouTube Took Down More Videos Than Ever In Q2 - The video  sharing company increased the number of videos removed on its platform  using automated content moderation. Should we trust Google to auto  moderate content?  

2) 04:38 Fortnite To Continue Being Blocked From Apple App Store -  However, Epic did win one important court battle. Can Epic defeat Apple?  

3) 07:054 Arizona Is Denying More Reopenings Than Approving - The number  of denials issued by AZ health officials is twice as many as approvals.  Is denying businesses the ability to open under health mandates  unconstitutional?  

4) 11:23 U.S. To Spend $625 Million In Quantum Research Hubs - The  Department of Energy has allocated funds to stay competitive in emerging  technology. Can the U.S. lead the world in innovation and technology?  

5) 14:47 Grant To Award $10M For AZ Businesses Struggling - The  governor's office and Local First Arizona Foundation created the Arizona  Small Business Rent and Mortgage Relief Grant to help businesses pay  rent. Should more foundations issue grants like this?  

6) 18:12 Best Buy To Test Turning Stores Into Hubs - Following the  electronic company's increase in e-commerce business this year, Best Buy  plans to modify 25% of its retail locations into online fulfillment  centers. Is Best Buy creating the perfect brick and mortar e-commerce  balance?  

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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)  01:01 Microsoft Gets Rid Of Internet Explorer - The technology  company will discontinue support for Internet Explorer 11 across  Microsoft 365 apps and services in 2021. Will Microsoft Edge be able to  compete with Google and Firefox?  

2) 04:23 TikTok Confirms It Will Sue The Trump Administration - The  social networking service says the president's executive order deprived  it of due process. Does TikTok have grounds for a lawsuit?  

3) 07:56 Hundreds Of Displaced Bar Workers Rallied At AZ Capitol -  Workers asked the governor to allow them to get back to work slinging  drinks. Was the bar workers rally justified?  

4) 11:54 Hulu Helps Small Businesses Advertise On Streaming T.V. - The  network launched its first ever Creative Partner Program to help build  T.V. ads. Is advertising on Hulu a viable option for small businesses  now?  

5) 15:25 Why Fractional Trading Is Dangerous and Hurts Wall Street -  Apple and Tesla are two high profile examples of stock splits available  to trade on apps like RobinHood.  

6) 18:48 Amazon Expands In Rapidly Growing Goodyear Technology - The  city of Goodyear welcomed Amazon's newest 2.3 million square-foot  warehouse facility. Is Arizona going to be the next Silicone Valley?  

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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)  01:21 S&P 500 Completes Recovery From COVID Crash - The index  ended at 3,389.78 points above the previous record close of 3,386.15.  The index keeps climbing but is there a trade-off in the future  following decreases in stimulus distributions?  

2) 04:39 New Robotic Knee Replacement Debuts In Arizona - Abrazo  Scottsdale Campus was the first to use a new robotic surgery. Are we  about to say goodbye to human surgeons?  

3) 08:00 Oracle Joins Bid For TikTok's U.S. Operations - The computer  software company has joined some of the investors of TikTok's Chinese  owner, ByteDance. Is Oracle better suited to run TikTok?  

4) 11:46 Netflix Is Testing A 'Shuffle' Button For Its Users - The  application's button is intended to be used by those who are tired of  picking what to watch. Is Netflix turning into Google?  

5) 15:10 USPS Suspends Changes After Delivery Slowdown - There has been  speculation that the Trump administration has been trying to  disenfranchise voters. Do we need USPS to be privatized?  

6) 18:33 AZDHS: 500 Businesses Apply to Reopen Early - Following  stringent COVID-19 safety mandates, Arizona business owners are hoping  to reopen before state benchmarks are met. How many early re-openings  will there be?  

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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)  Epic Games Is Suing Google Over Alleged Antitrust Violations -  The suit follows Google and Apple's decision to remove Fortnite from  app stores. Will this suit be more impactful than the antitrust hearing?  

2) NYC Politicians Propose Tax Breaks For Going Easy on Small  Businesses - The bill proposes giving tax breaks to landlords that  provide more lenient leases for small business tenants. Should cities  with higher rent costs require proposals like this? Do small businesses  and landlords benefit from this proposal?  

3) Arizona To Get $300/Week Unemployment Supplement - The plan is  still $100 less than the amount suggested by the Trump Administration  leaving AZ unemployment the second lowest in the nation. Is this  supplement to unemployment benefits enough for Arizonians?  

4) Boeing 747's Still Use Floppy Disk - The airliner was found to  be using floppy disks for navigation. Should there be regulation on  technology updates for passenger's safety?  

5) Arizona Landlords Sue To Overturn Eviction Moratorium - The  property and associations say that the law is unconstitutional and  violates contracts with renters. Whose side are you on?  

6) New AppStack From Samsung Helps Small Businesses Modernize -  Samsung plans to bring together and bundle apps you may already be using  in order to save money. Is this good offer for business or a ploy by  Samsung to get businesses data?  

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