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) 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. --------------- SOCIAL ------------------ Instagram - @entreprenews.ncn Facebook - Entreprenews Website - NCNBroadcast.com Partner- StateFortyEight.com
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? --------------- SOCIAL ------------------ Instagram - @entreprenews.ncn Facebook - Entreprenews Website - NCNBroadcast.com Partner- StateFortyEight.com
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? --------------- SOCIAL ------------------ Instagram - @entreprenews.ncn Facebook - Entreprenews Website - NCNBroadcast.com Partner- StateFortyEight.com
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? --------------- SOCIAL ------------------ Instagram - @entreprenews.ncn Facebook - Entreprenews Website - NCNBroadcast.com Partner- StateFortyEight.com
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? --------------- SOCIAL ------------------ Instagram - @entreprenews.ncn Facebook - Entreprenews Website - NCNBroadcast.com Partner- StateFortyEight.com
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? --------------- SOCIAL ------------------ Instagram - @entreprenews.ncn Facebook - Entreprenews Website - NCNBroadcast.com Partner- StateFortyEight.com
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? --------------- SOCIAL ------------------ Instagram - @entreprenews.ncn Facebook - Entreprenews Website - NCNBroadcast.com Partner- StateFortyEight.com
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? --------------- SOCIAL ------------------ Instagram - @entreprenews.ncn Facebook - Entreprenews Website - NCNBroadcast.com Partner- StateFortyEight.com
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? --------------- SOCIAL ------------------ Instagram - @entreprenews.ncn Facebook - Entreprenews Website - NCNBroadcast.com Partner- StateFortyEight.com
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? --------------- SOCIAL ------------------ Instagram - @entreprenews.ncn Facebook - Entreprenews Website - NCNBroadcast.com Partner- StateFortyEight.com
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 America Is Experiencing A Startup Boom - New business applications in America are surging, up 40% year over year. Do startups need stimulus like the PPP loans which were distributed to established businesses? 2) 04:42 Instacart Is Passing Target & Kroger In Grocery Delivery - Instacart's valuation has risen to $17 billion, up from $2 billion in 2015. Is Instacart the future of retail fulfillment? 3) 08:02 Arizona Freezes 43,000 Unemployment Accounts Over Fraud - Of the 28,000 accounts closed in July, just under 14%, were later found legitimate. How do we cut back on fraud? 4) 11:55 34% Of Small Businesses Struggling To Pay October Rent - of 7,726 small business owners, 34% of the respondents say they are struggling. How much longer can small businesses go without stimulus? 5) 15:24 Bored With Flat Pack Furniture? IKEA Will Buy It Back - The furniture retail company will sell secondhand items in stores in effort to promote sustainability. Should more retailers adopt this sustainability business model? 6) 18:49 The Churchill Reopens In Phoenix After COVID Closure - The Churchill reopened its doors to the public on Friday. Is this good or too soon? --------------- SOCIAL ------------------ Instagram - @entreprenews.ncn Facebook - Entreprenews Website - NCNBroadcast.com Partner- StateFortyEight.com
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) Black Friday Is Over. Retailers Are Having Weeks Of Deals - Brick and mortar retailers are offering sales earlier in an attempt to compete with e-commerce prior to Black Friday. Will the extended deals stimulate the brick and mortar retail industry? 2) Manhattan Apartment Sales Tumble 46% - There are now about 10,000 apartments for sale making it a record. Are expensive property rentals in big cities coming to an end? 3) Is It Safe For Arizonans To Trick-Or-Treat For Halloween? - The health department still hasn't released any specific guidelines. Will Halloween ever go back to normal? 4) Uber and Lyft Spend Big In California To Oppose Gig Worker Law - The ride share companies are spending nearly $100 million collectively to overturn California's newest state law. Should drivers be employees or contractors? 5) Airbnb Aims To Raise Roughly $3 Billion In IPO - The vacation rental company expects to make filing public in November and targeting IPO in December. Is this a good stock to buy? 6) Arizona Reportedly Ranks Third For Economic Momentum - A report conducted by State Policy Reports ranked Arizona 3rd for economic momentum based on growth in personal income, employment and population. When will AZ be #1? --------------- SOCIAL ------------------ Instagram - @entreprenews.ncn Facebook - Entreprenews Website - NCNBroadcast.com Partner- StateFortyEight.com
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) 01:13 Amazon Music To Surpass Pandora By 2023 - Amazon's music streaming service is expected to surpass Pandora in monthly listeners by 2025. Considering Amazon's growth and diverse services, why would anyone get a Walmart subscription? 2) 04:31 Walt Disney Sheds 28,000 Jobs At Theme Parks - Disney posted $4.72 billion loss in second quarter. Will the theme park ever recover? 3) 07:41 Scorsese, Eastwood Say Cinemas May Not Survive - 69% of which could go out of business due to the pandemic. Should we bail out movie theaters the same way we bail out airlines? 4) 12:01 Intel's $7B Expansion In Chandler Finally Operational - The expansion located in Chandler, Arizona makes it the chip maker's largest U.S. factory. Is Intel gaining momentum or losing it? 5) 15:16 U.S. Unemployment Growth Slows In September - Unemployment is now at 7.9% a decrease from 8.4% in August. Are economic conditions improving or are we still far from the mark? 6) 18:57 8 Arizona Cities Among Top 20 For Bouncing Back - Gilbert, Peoria, Chandler, Mesa, Scottsdale, Tempe, Glendale, and Tucson. The nation criticized AZ for reopening too soon...were they right? --------------- SOCIAL ------------------ Instagram - @entreprenews.ncn Facebook - Entreprenews Website - NCNBroadcast.com Partner- StateFortyEight.com
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) Amazon To Hold Prime Day Event On October 13th-14th - The e-commerce company is investing an additional $100 million to promote specials on Prime Day before holiday shopping begins. Will e-commerce dominate sales over retail stores this year on Black Friday? 2) The Future Of American Jobs Is Taking Care Of Elderly - It is projected that the U.S. will need nearly 750,000 Personal Care Aides from now until 2026. What job do you project will see the highest need in workers? 3) Local Arizona High School Football Team Quarantined For 14 Days - Four people, including two football players, tested positive for COVID-19. Do you think there will be a second wave or is this an isolated incident? 4) Seattle Approves Minimum Pay Rate For Uber and Lyft Drivers - Effective January 2020, drivers will now earn at least $16.39 per hour to drive for rideshare companies. Is this a good move for rideshare companies or the drivers? 5) U.S. Expected To Sue Google Next Week - Google has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing in monopolizing data and leaving competitors at a disadvantage. Should Google be held liable for controlling search results? 6) Phoenix Entrepreneur Creates RexPay App - The app gives patients the ability to pay their medical bills in one place. Will this app change the way the healthcare system operates? --------------- SOCIAL ------------------ Instagram - @entreprenews.ncn Facebook - Entreprenews Website - NCNBroadcast.com Partner- StateFortyEight.com
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) 01:17 Electric Vehicle Start-Up Lucid Unveils Air Sedan - Is Lucid's electric vehicle faster and more efficient than the Tesla Model S? 2) 04:39 Facebook Critics Launch Rival Oversight Board - The third-party content moderation board promises to be better than Facebook's internal moderator based on objectivity and ability to start before this year's presidential election. Does Facebook need an external content moderator? 3) 07:55 Ballot Investigation Baffles Election Experts - The U.S. Attorney's office opened an inquiry into nine ballots that were found ‘discarded' with no other explanation. Should the election be pushed back until we can do in person voting? 4) 11:51 Scottsdale Lifts Masks Requirements - For now, the mask requirement in Maricopa County will remain in place. However, the City of Scottsdale decided to lift mask mandates since the hospital system is no longer in crisis. When will businesses be allowed to reopen without restrictions? 5) 15:13 Amazon Just Announced A Crazy Home Drone & More - On Thursday, Amazon announced new hardware devices including Echo, Alexa and Ring. Is Amazon's hardware the leader in smart devices? 6) 18:27 PPP Round 2 Could Do A Lot To Support Small Business - PPP is a better option than the Fed's lending facility said Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Is a second round of PPP the answer? --------------- SOCIAL ------------------ Instagram - @entreprenews.ncn Facebook - Entreprenews Website - NCNBroadcast.com Partner- StateFortyEight.com
5) 15:14 Social Media & Advertisers Make A Deal To Curb Harmful Content - Facebook, YouTube and Twitter have agreed with big advertisers to prevent ads from appearing alongside harmful content. Will social media platforms actually follow through on their promise to advertisers? Today's 6 topics consist of the following: 1) 01:24 Cardinals Allowed To Have 750 People In The Stands - With approval from the Arizona Department of Health Services, the AZ Cardinals football stadium will be allowed to test their plan on a “small, controlled group” of 750 people. Should the stadium have a higher number of people in its group? 2) 04:48 U.S. Stock Markets Continue To Fall Amid Pandemic - Markets are entering a fourth week of selloffs. Has stock inflation finally caught up to us? 3) 08:06 Google Is Shutting Down Paid Chrome Extensions - The changes will take place over the coming months and should be in full effect by February 1, 2021. Will more large tech companies follow Google's lead? 4) 12:02 Tesla Value Drops $50b As Price Cuts Are 3 Years Away - Elon Musk promised to cut the cost of electric batteries thereby reducing the price of a Tesla vehicle. Should investors sell their stock because there is a 3 year delay on battery improvements? 5) 15:14 Social Media & Advertisers Make A Deal To Curb Harmful Content - Facebook, Youtube and Twitter have agreed with big advertisers to prevent ads from appearing alongside harmful content. Will social media platforms actually follow through on their promise to advertisers? 6) 18:29 Sandvik Materials Technology Expands To Tucson - Sandvik Materials Technology, a developer and manufacturer of advanced stainless steels and special alloys will be coming to Tucson. Are we sleeping on Tucson when it comes to business opportunities? --------------- SOCIAL ------------------ Instagram - @entreprenews.ncn Facebook - Entreprenews Website - NCNBroadcast.com Partner- StateFortyEight.com
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) 01:13 40% Of Parents Reduced Hours Or Quit During Pandemic - 25% of parents have voluntarily cut their hours and 15% have quit their job entirely. What does the future of childcare look like? 2) 04:37 ASU Ranked Top 10 For Technology Company Hires - ASU took 6th place for the highest number of graduates hired at large tech companies like Amazon and Apple. Should AZ be seen as a tech hub? 3) 07:59 ByteDance Gets Trump's Nod To Avoid TikTok Shutdown - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he supported the deal. Was this deal made in the interest of citizens? 4) 11:58 Microsoft Is Acquiring Parent Company Of Doom & Fallout - Technology company, Microsoft, agreed to acquire ZeniMax Media for $7.5 billion cash. Would this be a better deal than TikTok? 5) 15:07 Facebook To Allow Users To Claim Ownership Of Images - Users will also be allowed to issue take-down requests. Is giving users copyrights for their images a good move for Facebook? 6) 18:36 SRP Rebates Germ-Killing UV Light Tech For AZ Business - The utilities company will invite commercial customers to attend an upcoming webinar to learn more about UV Light for sterilizing surfaces. Do we need more UV lights in business areas to combat COVID? --------------- SOCIAL ------------------ Instagram - @entreprenews.ncn Facebook - Entreprenews Website - NCNBroadcast.com Partner- StateFortyEight.com
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) 25% Can't Remember Changing Their Online Password - A new survey reported from PC Matic found that approximately a quarter of people can't remember the last time they changed their passwords. Should there be more companies out there to help internet users organize and secure their passwords? 2) AZ Teens Paid To File Social Media Posts For Campaigns - Fake profiles spreading misinformation in support of the the Trump campaign. Was the teens behavior dangerous? 3) ByteDance Plans TikTok IPO If U.S. Clears Deal - Planning a U.S. initial public offering of TikTok Global. Should the U.S. be worried about TikTok's stock? 4) Shumer and Warren Propose Forgiveness Of Student Loans - The proposal could cancel federal student loan debt up to $50,000 per student. Should students debt be forgiven? 5) Autonomous Uber Charged With Homicide In Arizona - The car was in computer control mode at the time of the crash. Should Uber have been held more accountable for its employee? 6) U.S. Billionaires Wealth Rises By Nearly 1/3 During Pandemic - Jeff Bezos personal fortune has risen by 65% since March 18. Should corporate gains over the last year be subject to a higher tax rate? --------------- SOCIAL ------------------ Instagram - @entreprenews.ncn Facebook - Entreprenews Website - NCNBroadcast.com Partner- StateFortyEight.com
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) 01:13 Lowe's Teams Up With Daymond John From Shark Tank - The home improvement retail company will launch a pitch contest for small businesses to mentor entrepreneurs. Is this a selfless or selfish move for Lowe's? 2) 04:32 The $1.2 Trillion Freelance Economy During COVID-19 - More than 1/3 of the American workforce is freelance amid the pandemic. Is this freelance boom good or bad for the economy and overall business? 3) 07:59 Banner Health To Allow For One Visitor A Day Per Patient - On September 10, Banner Health changed its visitor restrictions at hospitals. Since hospitals are reopening to visitors, should businesses be allowed to do the same? 4) 12:05 Verizon To Buy Tracfone In $6.25 Billion Deal - The acquisition is expected to close in the second half of 2021. Is this a good deal for Verizon and Tracfone? 5) 15:17 Apple Says New Apple One Service Isn't Unfair To Spotify - Spotify has taken offense at Apple's all-in-one subscription bundle. Does this offer an antitrust violation? 6) 18:57 Ducey Claims The Arizona Economy Is 'Booming' - The Arizona told the President that Arizona's economy was 'booming,' despite the fact that over 430,000 Arizonans are still unemployed and have lost federal stimulus aid. Arizonans, do you think our economy is booming? --------------- SOCIAL ------------------ Instagram - @entreprenews.ncn Facebook - Entreprenews Website - NCNBroadcast.com Partner- StateFortyEight.com
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) 01:06 Instagram May Be Planning To Charge a Fee - A pop-up asking for payment will appear when a link is added to your caption. Should links be allowed at all on Instagram? 2) 04:30 Real-Life Sound Stage Built for Fortnite Concerts - A concert series starts this Saturday, but iOS players can't join in the fun. Will in-person events be phased out by online events? 3) 07:56 New Concerns About COVID-19 Health Risks At Restaurants - A study says whoever tested positive were twice as likely to have dined out. Are the rules being properly enforced? 4) 11:56 No Blockbusters But Movie Theaters Still Rush To Reopen - 'Tenet' was supposed to test the relaunch of the U.S. box office. Is there any opportunities for theaters to make a profit right now? 5) 15:19 Nikola Shares Drop More Than 14% Amid Dispute Allegations - Short selling research firm Hindenburg on Thursday accused Nikola of fraud. What does this mean for the new GM relationship? 6) 18:51 Oracle Edges Out Microsoft As Preferred TikTok Buyers - ByteDance rejected a Microsoft-lead offer Sunday. What is TikTok's fate? --------------- SOCIAL ------------------ Instagram - @entreprenews.ncn Facebook - Entreprenews Website - NCNBroadcast.com Partner- StateFortyEight.com
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? --------------- SOCIAL ------------------ Instagram - @entreprenews.ncn Facebook - Entreprenews Website - NCNBroadcast.com Partner- StateFortyEight.com
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) The Pandemic Of Work-From-Home Injuries - Chiropractors are reporting a surge in problems from patients. The cause? Sofas and beds. Should employers take action to ensure workers have an ergonomic workspace? 2) Samsung Reportedly Cutting Off Chip Sales To HuaWei - It's reported that SK Hynix is also dropping Huawei. What do you think will happen on September 15? 3) School Districts To Stream High School Sports Online - Streaming games will be an option for many, if not most fans in the valley this fall. How far will the unbundling of cable T.V. go? 4) 1 Out Of 3 Employees Believe Cybersecurity Could Be a Problem - 76% of employees say there is some degree of a problem. Why aren't businesses taking their cybersecurity more seriously? 5) GM & Nikola Join Forces To Build Electric Trucks - GM received an 11% stake in Nikola, valued at about $2 billion. Should Elon be worried? 6) U.S. Passenger Airline Traffic Rising, Still Down From 2019 - Airlines carried 21.4 million passengers in July, up from 16.5 million in June. Will the airline industry recover soon? --------------- SOCIAL ------------------ Instagram - @entreprenews.ncn Facebook - Entreprenews Website - NCNBroadcast.com Partner- StateFortyEight.com
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? --------------- SOCIAL ------------------ Instagram - @entreprenews.ncn Facebook - Entreprenews Website - NCNBroadcast.com Partner- StateFortyEight.com
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? --------------- SOCIAL ------------------ Instagram - @entreprenews.ncn Facebook - Entreprenews Website - NCNBroadcast.com Partner- StateFortyEight.com
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? --------------- SOCIAL ------------------ Instagram - @entreprenews.ncn Facebook - Entreprenews Website - NCNBroadcast.com Partner- StateFortyEight.com
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? --------------- SOCIAL ------------------ Instagram - @entreprenews.ncn Facebook - Entreprenews Website - NCNBroadcast.com Partner- StateFortyEight.com
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? --------------- SOCIAL ------------------ Instagram - @entreprenews.ncn Facebook - Entreprenews Website - NCNBroadcast.com Partner- StateFortyEight.com
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? --------------- SOCIAL ------------------ Instagram - @entreprenews.ncn Facebook - Entreprenews Website - NCNBroadcast.com Partner- StateFortyEight.com
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? --------------- SOCIAL ------------------ Instagram - @entreprenews.ncn Facebook - Entreprenews Website - NCNBroadcast.com Partner- StateFortyEight.com
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? --------------- SOCIAL ------------------ Instagram - @entreprenews.ncn Facebook - Entreprenews Website - NCNBroadcast.com Partner- StateFortyEight.com
Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. 1) 01:06 Uber CEO Proposes "Benefits Funds" For Gig Workers - Some argued that drivers should not be treated like employees but contractors. Should this business model be adopted by other companies that depend on gig workers? 2) 04:36 Small Businesses Are Dying By The Thousands - This wave of silent failures may go uncounted because access to real-time data is limited. Are we tracking the correct data? 3) 08:10 Arizona Governor Doug Ducey Releases Guidelines For Reopening - In the last few months, recreational areas like gyms, bars, movie theaters and water parks were closed. Will Ducey's guidelines for reopening work? 4) 11:57 Survey Shows Small Business Confidence Is Rebounding - 36% of small business owners reported conditions as 'good.' Is this survey signaling a comeback for our economy? 5) 15:22 Republic Services To Buy 2,500 Electric Trucks - Partnered with Nikola Corp., the waste collection company plans to develop 2,500 electric waste and recycling collection trucks. Should Tesla be worried about Nikola taking its place in the electric vehicle industry? 6) 18:34 Kodak Increased Spending On Government Lobbying - The finding came months before the Trump administration announced the photography company would be the recipient of a $765 million loan to develop a vaccine for COVID-19. When are we going to get rid of lobbying? How does a photography company get a health care loan? --------------- SOCIAL ------------------ Instagram - @entreprenews.ncn Facebook - Entreprenews Website - NCNBroadcast.com Partner- StateFortyEight.com
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) 01:20 Twitter To Label State-Controlled News Accounts - The platform will no longer "amplify" tweets by state-controlled media organizations. Is this the kind of content moderation we have been looking for? 2) 04:53 Macy's Sued For Use Of Clearview Facial Recognition - The department store company allegedly used software to identify shoppers from security-camera footage. What is the best way to regulate facial data so consumers win? 3) 08:22 ASU To Introduce New Students With New Formats - The university is looking to offer events to students that are both virtual or in-person. Is Arizona State University doing the right thing? 4) 12:10 Amazon Looks To Turn Malls Into Fulfillment Centers - The e-commerce company is currently in talks to turn scores of rapidly emptying JCPenney and Sears stores into warehouse fulfillment centers. It's happening, Amazon is eating up retail space. Is this bad for the community or is the move inevitable? 5) 15:24 2 Arizona Cities Among Most Livable For Minimum Wage - Tucson and Phoenix are among 'Top 10 Most Livable Cities For Minimum Wage Workers.' Will Phoenix be the biggest city in America in the near future? 6) 18:42 Tired Of Zoom Calls? Get A At-Home Hologram Machine - An L.A. company has created phone booth-sized machines to beam live holograms. Are holograms the future? --------------- SOCIAL ------------------ Instagram - @entreprenews.ncn Facebook - Entreprenews Website - NCNBroadcast.com Partner- StateFortyEight.com
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) Grokker Launches Team Wellness Tool For Small Business - The company looks to address the needs of businesses seeking healthy and engaged employees. Is this a tool your small business could utilize? 2) Arizona Joins The National Network To Re-Skill Workers - The network intends to help Arizonans strengthen their professional skills and learn new ones. Should the effort to retrain Arizona's workforce be a state or federal initiative? 3) Job Cuts By U.S. Companies Jump 54% In July - U.S. employers announced another 262,649 job cuts in July. Are we in for a rude awakening because Washington is unable to create a stimulus plan? 4) Trump Prohibiting Purchase of TikTok Starting September 20th - Microsoft is currently in talks to acquire the company. Are you Team Microsoft or Team Trump? 5) 5 People Charged With Felony Harassment Over A Tweet - In connection with a protest photo uploaded to Twitter, five people face felony charges and up to 18 months in jail. Is this an issue of cyber-bullying or are the Twitter users' practicing their right to the First Amendment? 6) JCPenny Leases in Arizona Go Up For Auction - As the department store company attempts to emerge from bankruptcy, it will also be auctioning properties in Arizona. Are you pro-retail, pro-innovation, or pro-doomsday? --------------- SOCIAL ------------------ Instagram - @entreprenews.ncn Facebook - Entreprenews Website - NCNBroadcast.com Partner- State48.com
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 Small Business Relief Proposal Bigger Than PPP - The act would create a new longer term program of federally guaranteed low rate loans. Is this better than the PPP loans that are being offered to small businesses? 2) U.S. PPP Money Flowed To Chinese-Owned Companies - A study found that millions of dollars from PPP loans went to Chinese-backed businesses. How much money actually went to small businesses that needed it? 3) Judge Rules In Rebuke Of Ducey Over Gym Closures - Arizona gyms must be given a chance to reopen within a week. Does this bring power back to small businesses? 4) Uber Drivers Severely Impacted By COVID Restrictions - 90% of the app's drivers report losing 80% or more of their income because of the pandemic. Will Lyft and Uber make a comeback and should any proposed bailout include drivers? 5) Motorcoach Industry Looks To Congress For Help - The industry normally pulls in more than $15 billion annually. Is the motorcoach industry deserving of government assistance? Or, should the money go toward different causes? 6) China Vows To Retaliate Against The U.S. - The country has said that the U.S. is using "smash and grab" tactics in order to obtain Chinese technology like TikTok. With threats like this, should the U.S. continue to commandeer the app causing further damage to U.S. and China relations? --------------- SOCIAL ------------------ Instagram - @entreprenews.ncn Facebook - Entreprenews Website - NCNBroadcast.com Partner- StateFortyEight.com
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) Lowe's Is Giving Away $55 Million In Small Business Grants - $30 million will go to women and minority-owned businesses. Should more big businesses be offering grants in order to help the economy recover? 2) Bartering Helping Cash-Strapped Businesses Survive - According to BizX, it's platform is emerging as an important tool. Should more businesses look into bartering? 3) Microsoft Confirms Talks to Buy TikTok In U.S. - The social media company is working with the government on a deal intended to close by September 15th. Is Microsoft the best company to lead this acquisition? 4) Fiverr Introduces Promoted Gigs For Freelancers - The website will now give freelancers the ability to advertise their services on its marketplace. Does Fiverr's ad platform signal a shift in advertising? 5) Dems Deadlocked On Unemployment Assistance - Which is a key sticking point separating Democrats and Republicans. Is unemployment slowing down the economy? Is there enough opportunity to go back to work? 6) Google Invests In ADT, Now Owns A 6.6% Stake - The search giant will integrate it's Nest devices into the smart home business. Who will win the arms race in the smart home industry? --------------- SOCIAL ------------------ Instagram - @entreprenews.ncn Facebook - Entreprenews Website - NCNBroadcast.com Partner- State48.com
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) Mark Zuckerberg Has Plan To Neutralize Competitors - Antitrust panel reveals emails detailing plan to buy out his competition. 2) 1/3 Of Small Business Owners Used Personal Funds To Stay Afloat - According to a survey, business users used their personal credit cards and/or savings. 3) Bezos Can't Promise Employees Don't Access Data - Under fire by lawmakers over the company's alleged use of seller data. 4) Did The Facebook Ads Boycott Actually Work? - Ad spending data suggests boycott had little impact on their revenue. 5) How To Stay CCPA Compliant When LDU Period Ends - Advertisers can now opt to extend the LDU transition period to October. 6) Australia To Make Google and Facebook Pay For News - Plans to give Facebook 3 months to make fair pay deal for news content. --------------- SOCIAL ------------------ Instagram - @entreprenews.ncn Facebook - Entreprenews Website - NCNBroadcast.com Partner- State48.com
Today's 6 topics consist of the following: 1) Garmin Is Latest Big Name To Get Hacked - A hacker group called Evil Corp. demanded $10m from the GPS giant. Should the smaller companies worry about this? 2) Facebook's Plan To Crack Down On NSFW Material - They're bringing in a group of investigators it calls the "A.I. Red Team." Will A.I. be the digital police? 3) What Gen-Z Really Wants At Work - You'd Be Surprised - They want health insurance, remote work, and 401K retirement benefits. Is this finding surprising and are millennial the only ones that want a fun workplace full of games? 4) How Work From Home Is Putting Privacy In Question - Business and personal lives are getting merged more than ever. We talk a lot about consumer privacy but is anyone watching out for employee's privacy? How much of your data can your employer share without your consent? 5) HEALS Act Lets Businesses Write Off 100% Of Meals - The act provides a 100% deduction for business meals until the end of the year. Is this good to help the restaurant industry or is this asking for a higher rate of infection? 6) Alexa App Redesigned To Focus On What Is Used - Focus more on the core functionality rather than its third party skills. Why is voice technology not being adopted in this environment? When will it begin to be more prevalent? --------------- SOCIAL ------------------ Instagram - @entreprenews.ncn Facebook - Entreprenews Website - NCNBroadcast.com Partner- State48.com
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) House To Have Antitrust Hearing With Big Tech CEOs - CEOs included are those of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google. Will they make policy? Are the companies in violation? 2) 92% Of Small Businesses Have "Reinvented" Themselves During COVID - According to the survey, 92% pivoted their business in at least one way. With small businesses pivoting and increasing revenue, is there as much doom and gloom as expected during a worldwide pandemic? 3) What's With The New 'COVID Fee?' - The pandemic has created a slew of additional costs for businesses. Should businesses be adding COVID related fees or should they simply be happy to be open? 4) Virginia Chick-Fil-A Offers Free Food For Coins - Offering customers food vouchers to avoid going cashless. Are we really at a point where we need to give free meals for coins? 5) Gold Price Hits Record High Amid Fears Over COVID-19 - Investors buy precious metal as concerns grow over global economy. What does this say about our economy? 6) Instagram Lets Users Pin Comments To The Top Of Posts - Investors buy precious metal as concerns grow over global economy. Who will this help the most? --------------- SOCIAL ------------------ Instagram - @entreprenews.ncn Facebook - Entreprenews Website - NCNBroadcast.com Partner- StateFortyEight.com
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) How Shopify Is Keeping Your Local Bakery Open - The company is responsible for approximately 6 percent of all online sales in the U.S. Does Shopify have a chance of beating Amazon? 2) Small Business Owners Could Face Huge Tax Bill From PPP Loans - The Paycheck Protection Program Loans were intended to help businesses during the pandemic. Should the media do a better job of giving small business owners who take out PPP Loans the full story? 3) TikTok Announces $200M Fund to Pay Creators - TikTok has yet to release details on how the program will work. Is TikTok a more attractive platform for monetizing than YouTube or Instagram? Do they have bigger problems? 4) Up To 40% Of Small Businesses in Major Cities In Danger Of Closing - This problem could lead to small businesses facing closure within a month's time. With so many businesses on the brink of running out of cash and a closing stimulus, what does the future look like? 5) Kevin O'Leary May Let Some 'Shark Tank' Firms Fail - The investor who appears on 'Shark Tank' said, "the only way to feel the new America is to let the market do it." Do we continue pouring trillions into businesses that will probably go out of business in the next 12 months? 6) Walmart To Open At Least Six More Clinics In Atlanta - Looking to turn the clinics into a profitable and scalable business. With Walmart being the largest private sector company, should they be the ones leading this health care charge? Like Amazon, at what point do we say you're just too big of a business? --------------- SOCIAL ------------------ Instagram - @entreprenews.ncn Facebook - Entreprenews Website - NCNBroadcast.com Partner- State48.com
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 A.I. Tool That Does Almost Anything Called GTP-3 - Elon Musk, recently opened up access to GPT-3, a new A.I. language model. What is your estimated job loss percentage five years from now? 2) Disney Has Reportedly Paused Its Spending On Facebook Ads - After dozens of companies have already agreed to boycott Facebook ads in July. Is Facebook downplaying the severity? What new opportunities can come from this? 3) TikTok Halts Talks On London HQ Amid UK-China Tensions - Suspends building plans with British ban on Huawei 5G kit seen as factor. Does TikTok being in London make you feel better about the data issues? 4) InstaPay Now Helping Amazon Sellers Get Paid Daily - Allows sellers to receive quick and efficient payments on a daily basis. Is this new payment option good for cash flow or should businesses think through finances more? 5) S&P 500 Turns Positive For 2020, For The Most Part - Up .8% on the year but most of its components have sat out the rally. Is the stock market rallying or are we seeing the start of there only being 5 companies in the US? 6) Best Buy Sales Get Online Boost Causing Shares To Rise - Sales rose about 2.5% driven by a surge in online shopping. Companies are starting to increase the number of hires and hourly pay. Is this the beginning of a major comeback from pandemic layoffs? --------------- SOCIAL ------------------ Instagram - @entreprenews.ncn Facebook - Entreprenews Website - NCNBroadcast.com Partner- State48.com
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) Dan Bilzerian's Cannabis Business Blows Through $50M- In 2019 alone, it suffered a net loss of $67 million CAD. 2) How The Massive Twitter Hack May Have Happened-Hundreds of Twitter employees have access to agent tools. 3) Lowe's Is Looking To Help Suffering Small Businesses- The home improvement company said it will donate $25 million toward small business grants in rural areas. 4) 66% Working From Home Likely To Work Nights and Weekends- 19% of home workers admit to starting earlier and finishing later. Is the increased work and lack of trust going to create a long term problem? 5) Employees Want To Return To A Physical Workplace- Only 21% of employees actually like working from home regularly. For economic reasons, employers want to continue working from home but would it negatively impact employees? 6) Coin Shortage Giving Businesses Yet Another Worry- Some businesses are asking employees to bring in change amid shortage. Should we make the move toward digital currency? What's next to hit businesses in 2020? --------------- SOCIAL ------------------ Instagram - @entreprenews.ncn Facebook - Entreprenews Website - NCNBroadcast.com Partner - State48.com
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) Amazon's New Smart Cart Lets You Check-Out Without A Cashier- The Dash Cart is coming to Amazon's LA grocery store later this year. Is this healthy competition for other grocery store chains? 2) Meet Flippy, The A.I. Assistant Chef Cooking Up Food At MLB Stadiums For $3/Hour- Thanks to thermal vision (along with 12 different pending patents), this AI assistant chef is helping to address the challenges facing quick-service restaurants and cloud kitchens. How soon will we no longer need food service employees? 3) 59% of Customers Will Support A Business Following COVID Safety Guidelines- 59% of people will choose a business who is practicing social distancing vs those businesses who aren't. Are we doing enough in society to stop the spread of COVID and who does it fall on to enforce the rules? 4) 62% of Small Businesses Likely To Keep Staff Levels the Same Despite Pandemic Closures- 62% say they will have the same amount of staff. 20% plan to have more. 18% plan to have less. CEO's are optimistic and so are small business owners, should America be optimistic as well? 5) Netflix Eager To Restart Production, Has Enough New Content For 2020- Netflix said safely restarting its productions is a top priority for the business. Will 2021 have new movies from Netflix? If they aren't producing movies, why not drop the price of Netflix subscriptions and pass the savings onto consumers? 6) Georgia Governor Sues Atlanta Mayor Over City's Mask Mandate- Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced Thursday he is suing Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms over the city's mask mandate, claiming the measure violates his emergency orders. Who's right? --------------- SOCIAL ------------------ Instagram - @entreprenews.ncn Facebook - Entreprenews
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) Apple's Next iPhone Update Adds New Privacy Protections- Several new privacy changes are in store for the latest iOS for iPhone which will notify users when apps are accessing the device's microphone, camera, clipboard, or other sensitive data. Should we be clapping for Apple or asking them why this took so long? 2) America Needs Higher-Skilled Workers - The pandemic has created a sense of urgency for workers to increase their skills to avoid becoming irrelevant in today's job market. Whose responsibility is it to increase the skill-set of workers 3) Against all odds, we're living in Tinder boom times - Last month, Tinder was the 3rd-highest-grossing app -- above even Netflix and Disney+. Is tinder here to stay? Can they continue to grow and reinvent their brand? 4) Most CEOs Positive and Optimistic Despite the Pandemic - 170 CEO's from mid-sized businesses report conditions will improve in 5-6 months. If CEO's are this confident, should the people be as confident as well? 5) Facebook and Sony Ramp Up Output of Gaming Devices - PS5 has increased its output from 6 million to 9 million devices. Facebook plans to increase output for Oculus by over 50% next year. Will the partnership and PS5 be the things that pushes VR into the main stream? 6) Goldman Profit Blows Past Estimates On Trading Surge - Goldman posted 93% surge in revenue. Is this positive or cushioned by processing fees from processing PPP loans? --------------- SOCIAL ------------------ Instagram - @entreprenews.ncn Facebook - Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Todays 6 topics consist of the following: 1) New Loyalty Program That Targets New Customers - Intended to help small businesses grow sales amid the COVID-19 pandemic 2) 57% Of Companies Offering Mental & Emotional Support - Almost 40% of employees say they feel less productive from the pandemic 3) Microsoft Warns Companies Of Consent Phishing Attacks - Attackers trick people into giving a malicious app consent to access data 4) 33% Say They're Planning To Move In The Next 6 Months - Top cities people are moving from: NYC, San Francisco, and Chicago 5) Facebook Considering Ban On Political Ads - The blackout could help limit misinformation before elections 6) Uber Postmates Merger Will Hurt Restaurants - Shares rising as investors anticipate decreased competition --------------- SOCIAL ------------------ Instagram - @entreprenews.ncn Facebook - Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Todays 6 topics consist of the following: 1) Sony Buys $250 Million Stake In Fortnite Game Creator - The investment gives sony a 1.4% stake in Epic Games 2) An Audit Slams Facebook: Home for misinformation and hate - renewed criticism of the social media company for tolerating hate speech 3) Big Restaurant Chains Are Recovering Faster Than The Rest - Small chains and independent restaurants lagged large chains by about 20% 4) Strong Cybersecurity Strategy Is No Longer A Luxury For Small Business - Hackers and cyber criminals are actively infiltrating and exploiting 5) Banks Poised To Reap Billions In Fees From Small Business Loans - JPMorgan Chase, the country's largest bank, could earn $863.9 Million in fees 6) Portland Protests Have Cost Local Businesses $23 Million So Far - Portland's violent nightly protests that have brought city to it's knees --------------- SOCIAL ------------------ Instagram - @entreprenews.ncn Facebook - Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Todays 6 topics consist of the following: 1) Instagram is on pace to overtake Twitter as a news source - 11% of respondents say they use Instagram compared to Twitters 12% 2) US Could Ban The Hugely Popular App Named TikTok - The announcement came after India banned nearly 60 Chinese apps 3) iOS 14 Might Let You Scan QR Codes To Use Apple Pay - Code hidden in iOS 14 suggests the feature could be on the way 4) Loon Balloons Provide First Commercial Internet Service - A 35-balloon fleet will provide internet across 50,000 square kilometers 5) Hot New Corporate Training Tool: Deep Fakes - Companies are turning to synthetic media due to COVID restrictions 6) Only 12% Of Sales Believe Ai Will Take Their Job - Only 13% of the workers who are still employed are currently worried --------------- SOCIAL ------------------ Instagram - @entreprenews.ncn Facebook - Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Todays 6 topics consist of the following: 1) Asia Will Lead The Post COVID-19 Recovery Tech Sector - Nations should become more open and transparent 2) Influencers Are Forming Their Own Lobbying Group - A small set of influencers banded together to launch a trade group 3) Lemonade IPO Shows The Power Of Ai - The shares spiked by 139% to $69.41 -- putting the market cap at over $3 billion 4) Lockdown Lift For Online Shopping Loans - Afterpay is among a handful of alternative credit firms which offer small loans 5) Canada's Biggest Banks Join Boycott Of Facebook - 6 of Canada's biggest lenders confirmed friday they had joined the boycott 6) The U.S. Economy Added 4.8 Million Jobs In June - But a surge in new infections threatens the nascent recovery --------------- SOCIAL ------------------ Instagram - @entreprenews.ncn Facebook - Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Todays 6 topics consist of the following: 1) House Passes Small Business Loan PPP Extension - The House passed the extension, which would keep the program open to applications to August 8, unanimously 2) Amex Encourages Cardholders To Shop At Small Businesses - Shop at small businesses with a $5 credit when you spend $10 or more 3) Chick-Fil-A Chicken Parmesan Meal Kit Arrives - With individuals facing more time at home and in the kitchen can this be duplicated by other restaurants or is it just a chick-fil-a thing? 4) Unused Assets Cost American Companies $55 Billion - In March and April due to corona virus American Companies had an explosion of unused assets costing billions 5) 86% Of Consumers Want To Continue Pandemic Services - New research is finding Americans like social distance services like curbside pickup 6) Facebook To Shutter TikTok Clone Lasso and Hobbi on July 10 - The social media giant's attempt to compete with TikTok and Pinterest clearly failed --------------- SOCIAL ------------------ Instagram - @entreprenews.ncn Facebook - Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Todays 6 topics consist of the following: 1) Starbucks Halts Advertising On Social Media - The coffee chain is joining other large companies boycotting social media 2) Amazon's New Task Force Dedicated To Counterfeits - A group of prosecutors and analysts are trying to solve the tech giant's biggest headache 3) Apple, AT&T and Jack Daniel's: Fed Issues Details On Bond Buys - The central bank also said it has, so far, purchased nearly $429 million in corporate bonds 4) Google Gives Businesses Free Ads In Google Maps - From now on until the end of September -- advertisers who utilize Google My Business will not need to pay for promoted pins, calls, clicks 5) American Airlines Will Book Flights To Full Capacity - American Airlines said Friday that it will start booking flights to full capacity next week 6) Should The IRS Get Back The $1.4 Billion Sent To Dead People? The agency is equipped to use death records to prevent improper payments --------------- SOCIAL ------------------ Instagram - @entreprenews.ncn Facebook - Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Todays 6 topics consist of the following: 1) Starbucks Halts Advertising On Social Media - The coffee chain is joining other large companies boycotting social media 2) Amazon's New Task Force Dedicated To Counterfeits - A group of prosecutors and analysts are trying to solve the tech giant's biggest headache 3) Apple, AT&T and Jack Daniel's: Fed Issues Details On Bond Buys - The central bank also said it has, so far, purchased nearly $429 million in corporate bonds 4) Google Gives Businesses Free Ads In Google Maps - From now on until the end of September -- advertisers who utilize Google My Business will not need to pay for promoted pins, calls, clicks 5) American Airlines Will Book Flights To Full Capacity - American Airlines said Friday that it will start booking flights to full capacity next week 6) Should The IRS Get Back The $1.4 Billion Sent To Dead People? The agency is equipped to use death records to prevent improper payments --------------- SOCIAL ------------------ Instagram - @entreprenews.ncn Facebook - Entreprenews
Two millennial marketing-focused tech entrepreneurs debate the top 6 trending stories in small business for 3 minutes per topic. Todays 6 topics consist of the following: 1) The Biggest Announcements At Apple's Developers Conference - Apple has wrapped up its first virtual Worldwide Developers Conference keynote, announcing a flurry of incremental software updates for iPhone, Mac, Apple Watch, iPad, AirPods and Apple TV 2) Google Ad Revenues To Drop For The First Time - For the first time since we began estimating ad revenues at Google, the company's net U.S. digital ad revenues will decline in absolute terms 3) Applications For New Businesses Dropped Considerably At Height Of Pandemic - According to LendingTree, new business applications saw a record plunge in April at the heels of the pandemic outbreak. States hit hard observed new business application fillings had dropped showing the least number of applicants 4) Square Introduces On Demand Delivery Service - Square, providers of innovative processing solutions to help sellers grow their business, has introduced on demand delivery for Square Online Store sellers 5) Congress Investigating How Data Broker Sells Smartphone Tracking Info To Law Enforcement - The U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform has opened into how data broker Venntel collects and sells data from Americans mobile phones to government agencies for warrantless tracking 6) Ad Boycott Of Facebook Keeps Growing - Eddie Bauer, Magnolia Pictures, Ben & Jerry's and others have suspended campaigns over the platform's content moderation practices --------------- SOCIAL ------------------ Instagram - @entreprenews.ncn Facebook - Entreprenews