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In Today’s Email:

• Reinventing Small Business Calls with Audio AI

• The Entrepreneur’s AI Toolkit

• Beyond the Glass: Pairing Rosé Wines with Food

On The Edge This Week:

Resources and News:

• How to Involve Third-Party Vendors in Your Incident Response Plan

• UGREEN Revodok 105 USB C Hub Review: The 5-in-1 Solution That Actually Delivers

• Simple Way to Break a Bad Habit

Audio AI For Small Business Phone Systems

Audio AI is quietly revolutionizing small business phone systems. Even in 2025, the phone remains one of the most vital tools for business owners. What’s changing is how we use it. With AI-driven features, phone systems are no longer just about answering calls—they’re becoming smarter, more efficient, and a powerful part of customer engagement. READ MORE

The Entrepreneur’s Edge: Harnessing AI for Content, Ads, and Local SEO

AI Tools Every Entrepreneur Should Know

Artificial intelligence continues to change how entrepreneurs approach marketing, customer engagement, and operations. Instead of being reserved for big corporations with hefty budgets, today’s AI tools are designed to help small businesses compete at scale. This week, we’re spotlighting three standout platforms that can elevate your brand presence, plus a real-world case study and a simple growth hack to maximize your content’s reach.

Runway: Video Creation Without the Studio

Video is one of the most effective ways to connect with an audience, but producing it often demands time, money, and technical expertise. Runway’s Gen-4 technology changes that. With just a text prompt or a reference image, you can generate professional-grade video that maintains consistency in style, characters, and settings.

For entrepreneurs, this means you can quickly create product demos, explainer videos, or brand stories without filming equipment or editing software. The result? High-quality video content that competes with larger brands—minus the big production budget.

Feedbird: Social Media, Simplified

Keeping social channels active is a full-time job, but Feedbird blends AI automation with creative oversight to lighten the load. After providing your brand details and campaign goals, the platform creates, schedules, and distributes content across your chosen platforms.

What sets it apart is the hybrid approach: AI handles the content generation while human editors ensure the posts remain polished and on-brand. For solopreneurs or small teams, it’s like having a marketing department on demand—consistent, reliable, and cost-effective.

Merchynt: Master Local Visibility

For businesses that depend on local customers, a Google Business Profile is often the first point of contact. Merchynt’s AI-powered tools optimize that profile automatically—rewriting descriptions, drafting keyword-rich posts, and even responding to reviews.

This makes your listing not just a directory entry but a driver of trust, calls, and foot traffic. By keeping your profile fresh and search-optimized, Merchynt ensures your business stands out in local searches and maps, even without a dedicated SEO team.

Case Study: Wayfair’s AI-Driven Shopping Experience

E-commerce giant Wayfair demonstrates just how transformative AI can be. With its Decorify feature, customers upload photos of their rooms and instantly see redesign suggestions generated by AI. This not only helps buyers visualize products but also improves engagement and conversions. By also personalizing recommendations and marketing strategies, Wayfair has elevated both sales and customer satisfaction—proof that AI can power meaningful experiences.

Growth Hack: Repurpose Blogs Into Social Posts

Most entrepreneurs publish a blog post once and move on. Instead, try stretching your content further with this simple AI hack. Drop your article into ChatGPT (or another AI tool) and use the prompt:

"Turn this blog post into 5 short-form LinkedIn or Instagram captions. Include hooks, emojis, and a CTA."

You’ll instantly get multiple pieces of repurposed content to keep your social feeds active and engaging throughout the week.

Final Thoughts

From AI video production to automated social media management and local SEO, this week’s tools show how AI can save time while expanding reach. Add in Wayfair’s example and a smart repurposing hack, and the message is clear: AI isn’t the future—it’s today’s most practical business advantage.

How To Use Schema Markup For Small Business SEO

Looking to break through the noise and grow your small business? Schema markup may be the secret weapon you’re overlooking. By helping search engines better understand your website, schema can boost your visibility, improve rankings, and drive more qualified traffic. READ MORE

The Ultimate Guide to Food Pairings With Rosé Wines

Curious about the best foods to pair with rosé? This guide uncorks the versatility of rosé wines, from timeless favorites like charcuterie boards to fresh seafood pairings, cheese matches, vibrant salads, and even brunch-friendly options. READ MORE

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